DEP to hold public hearing on power plant
Pennsylvania officials want to hear any concerns from the public about a proposed new Birdsboro power plant.
BIRDSBORO » A public hearing regarding the proposed Birdsboro Power LLC natural gas power generation facility will held on Thursday, Nov. 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection is holding the hearing the Boone Area Library.
The hearing will focus on permits, specifically the applications submitted for the Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits by Birdsboro Power LLC, DTE Midstream Appalachia LLC (DTE), and the related water supply line proposed by Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA), in addition to the Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit (ESCGP-2) and the request for Water Quality Certification by DTE for the proposed natural gas transmission pipeline.
As a part of the hearing, speakers will have the opportunity to present up to five minutes of verbal testimony. Groups are asked to designate one speaker. Presenters are asked to keep all comments relevant and on topic.
All presenters should bring at least one copy of their written comments and exhibits for submission to DEP.
Those who would like to present testimony during the hearing are asked to register in advance by contacting John Repetz, DEP’s community relations coordinator for the Southcentral region. He can be reached at 717-705-4904 or jrepetz@pa.gov.
Registration will be taken through noon on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Individuals will be called to testify in the order in which they registered. If time permits, those who did not register in advance will be given an opportunity to testify.
For those who cannot attend the meeting, DEP will also accept written comments on the Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit applications and the Water Quality Certification request. These comments will be received through Monday Nov. 6, and written comments on the ESCGP-2 application until Nov. 20. Comments may be e-mailed to ra-epwwscro@pa.gov or mailed to PA Department of Environmental Protection, South-central Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Boone Area Library is located at 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro.