The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on Air Quality Permits for three power plants.

Shawville Plant

DEP proposes to renew a Title V Air Quality Permit for the Shawville Natural Gas-fired Power Plant located in Bradford Township., Clearfield County.

If requested, a hearing will be held on June 14. 

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.   (PA Bulletin, page 2545)

Montour Plant

DEP proposes to issue a Title V Air Quality RACT III Permit for the Montour LLC Coal-fired Power Plant located in Derry Township, Montour County.  The plant can run on natural gas in case of a shortage of coal.

If requested, a hearing will be held June 18.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.   (PA Bulletin, page 2544)

Scrubgrass Station

DEP proposes to renew  a Title V Air Quality Permit for the coal waste-fired Scrubgrass Generating Station (a cryptocurrency facility) located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.

No hearing is scheduled, but one may be requested.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.  (PA Bulletin, page 2546)

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[Posted: May 10, 2024]

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