The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 23 PA Bulletin announcing it will hold a hearing April 23 on a proposed modification of the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Jessop Steel LLC plant in Canton Twp., Washington County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1592)

The proposed changes incorporate RACT III plan requirements for the facility.

The hearing will be held at DEP’s Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive in Pittsburgh starting at 9:30 a.m. 

To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336.

The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be April 16, 2024. If DEP does not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be canceled.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for information on reviewing the permit and submitting comments.  (PA Bulletin, page 1592)

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[Posted: March 22, 2024]

3/25/2024