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The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 permit covering a MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC project to expose natural gas pipelines to prevent damage from longwall coal mining. (PA Bulletin, page 811)
The project would expose four natural gas pipelines for over 5,500 feet-- 12-inch (2), 16-inch, 20-inch-- for approximately six months at a site located in Donegal Township, Washington County.
The construction would impact Dutch Fork, a High Quality stream, wetlands and associated floodways in 31 different areas.
To submit comments, review the applications or to request a public hearing, contact DEP’s Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 or call 412-442-4000.
Questions should be directed to D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281 or by email to: RA-EPSW- OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 811)
For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website, Report Emergencies, Submit Environmental Complaints; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice; visit DEP’s Blog, Like DEP on Facebook, Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.
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[Posted: February 16, 2024]
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