The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 25 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Scrubgrass Reclamation Company LP [Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc.] beneficial use of coal ash waste permit for a project to construct a direct air capture of carbon dioxide facility at the Scrubgrass waste coal power plant located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.  (PA Bulletin, page 2852)

DEP noted the original coal ash waste permit submitted in November 2022 was for a structural fill project supporting the installation of solar energy panels.  Read more here.

A 60 day comment period is now open.

Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 2852)

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-- DEP Provides Notice Of Using Coal Ash As Fill For Solar Energy Facility At Scrubgrass Generating Company, Venango County  [PaEN]

[Posted: May 24, 2024]

5/27/2024