The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for the Encina Fort Union LLC chemical plastics recycling facility proposed to be located in Point Township, Northumberland County. (PA Bulletin, page 794)

A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information.

DEP has not scheduled a hearing on this application. Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period.

A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received.

Copies of the application, DEP’s analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office.

To submit comments, request a public hearing and to request a review of the application, contact DEP’s Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448 or call 570-327-3636.

The specific contact at DEP is listed as Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648 or send email to: mzaman@pa.gov.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 794)

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[Posted: February 16, 2024]

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