The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Chapter 105 Encroachments Permit covering a proposed CNX Midstream double 24-inch, 13.9 mile long gas pipelines in Bell, Loyalhanna and Salem Townships, Westmoreland County. (April 13 PA Bulletin, page 1989)  

The double gas pipelines will cross 25 streams segments and 36 wetlands in Beaver Run, Porters Run and Wolford Run. Fourteen of the wetlands impacted are considered Exceptional Value.

A compete list of the crossings is included in the PA Bulletin notice.

The deadline for comments is 30-days from the notice in the PA Bulletin

See the PA Bulletin for all the details.  (April 13 PA Bulletin, page 1989)

Questions should be directed to D.J. Stevenson, DEP Southwest Regional Office, 412-442-4281 or send email to: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov. 

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