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The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the October 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed Total Maximum Daily Nutrient Load Plans for Muddy Run in Union County and Deer Creek in York County.
Muddy Creek
The proposed Muddy Creek TMDL Plan says the stream is impaired for aquatic life use caused by excessive siltation due to urban runoff/storm sewers, agriculture and habitat modification.
Click Here for a copy of the proposed Plan.
Comments are due within 30 days of this notice. Questions should be directed to Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov or 717-772-5670.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on how to submit comments and more information. (PA Bulletin, page 6799)
Deer Creek
The proposed Deer Creek TMDL plan says the stream is also impaired for aquatic life use caused by excessive siltation from agriculture.
Click Here for a copy of the proposed Plan.
Comments are due within 30 days of this notice. Questions should be directed to Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov or 717-772-5670.
Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on how to submit comments and more information. (PA Bulletin, page 6800)
Visit DEP TMDL webpage for more information on this program and copies of other TMDL plans.
For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website, Report Emergencies, Submit Environmental Complaints; Click Here to sign up for DEP’s newsletter; sign up for DEP’s eNotice; visit DEP’s Blog, Like DEP on Facebook, Follow DEP on Twitter and visit DEP’s YouTube Channel.
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