The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 15 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the waste permit renewal for the Kelly Run Landfill in Forward Township, Allegheny County.   (PA Bulletin, page 3452)

The Landfill accepts a variety of wastes, according to its webpage, including municipal, construction and demolition, business and TENORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material often associated with oil and gas drill cuttings).

Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Regional Files, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 or 412- 442-4000.

Comments are due August 14 - 60 days after this formal notice.  A public hearing is not scheduled, but may be requested.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 3452)

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[Posted: June 14, 2024]

6/17/2024