DEP Sets Aug. 29 Hearing On Stormwater Permit For Blue Ridge Real Estate’s Proposed Truck Terminal, Warehouse In Kidder Twp., Carbon County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 27 PA Bulletin announcing an August 29 hearing on an Individual NPDES Stormwater permit for the Blue Ridge Real Estate’s proposed 46+ acre truck terminal and warehouse in Kidder Township, Carbon County.  (PA Bulletin, page 4401)

The permit-- PAD130044-- would cover the proposed development of a 420,000 square foot building, trailer parking areas, employee parking areas, stormwater management facilities, and two entrance drives adjoining SR 940.

The hearing will be held at the Jim Thorpe High School, 1 Olympian Way in Jim Thorpe from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator at: coconnolly@pa.gov.

The Department will accept requests up to the day of the hearing.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on how to review the permit application and submit comments.   (PA Bulletin, page 4401)

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[Posted: July 26, 2024]


7/29/2024

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