Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 3 Hearing On Water Withdraws, Including 3 Natural Gas Development Proposals

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing November 3 on proposed water withdrawals, including the renewal of three natural gas development water withdrawal permits.  (formal notice)

The natural gas withdrawals include--

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC (Choconut Creek - Warm Water Fisheries), Choconut Township, Susquehanna County, Pa. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.999 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20171206). 

-- SWN Production Company, LLC (Lycoming Creek - Exceptional Value Stream), Lewis Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20171208).

-- SWN Production Company, LLC (Lycoming Creek - Exceptional Value Stream), McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, Pa. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20171209).

Also on the agenda are proposed changes to the SRBC fee schedule for 2023.

The hearing will be held in-person and be available electronically starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Commission offices at 4423 N. Front Street in Harrisburg. 

The hearing will be available by WebEx - Meeting number: 177 763 0980; Password: PubHearing110322 or by telephone  1–877–668–4493 Access code: 177 763 0980. 

The deadline for public comments is November 14.  Click Here for instructions on submitting comments.

These applications are due to be considered at the Commission’s December 15 quarterly business meeting.

For more information, visit the SRBC's Water Application webpage and the Public Hearing/Meeting webpage.  Questions should be directed to Jason Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission, telephone: (717) 238–0423 or joyler@srbc.net. 

For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website.  Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter.   Follow SRBC on Twitter, visit them on YouTube.

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[Posted: October 14, 2022]  PA Environment Digest