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The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 water encroachment for a Beech Resources, LLC project involving the construction of three permanent pipelines serving shale gas development impacting Exceptional Value water resources in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. (PA Bulletin, page 4052)
The project involves the construction of two 16-inch diameter waterlines and one 16-inch diameter gas pipeline which will make four permanent crossings and two permanent wetland crossings.
The stream crossing would occur on Beauty’s Run, an Exceptional Value stream and multiple impacts on Exceptional Value wetlands.
Contact DEP’s Eastern District Oil and Gas Management Office, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport to arrange to review the permit application by calling 570-321-6550 or send email to: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
Comments are due to DEP within 30 days of this notice and can be sent to the office and email above.
DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 4052)
According to DEP’s eFACTS database, Beech Resources, LLC operates shale gas well pads, pipelines and related infrastructure and water withdrawals for shale gas development.
Click Here to check the company’s compliance record.
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-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - July 13 [PaEN]
-- DEP Posted 77 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In July 13 PA Bulletin [PaEN]
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[Posted: July 12, 2024]
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