Community Information

DEP believes that it is vital for citizens to be informed about environmental issues in their communities, especially when they are of significant local interest and may have an impact over an extended period of time.

This Community Information section is intended to provide residents with convenient, accessible information about major environmental issues within the 14 counties of DEP's North-central Region. Please note the "Related Information" column to the right containing topics of interest, in addition to other items posted below.

• Information pertaining to the PGE Phase IV Pipeline and Public Hearing:
  • Notice of virtual public hearing on July 2, 2024 for the PGE Phase IV Pipeline in Lycoming County (PDF). PGE has submitted for an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit-3(ESCGP-3), file number ESG294123017-00, and a Joint Application for PA Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and USACOE Section 404 Permit(JPA), file number E4129223-006.
• Click here to view the ESCGP-3 application available through DEP's e-permitting system
• Chapter 105 JPA application documents:
  • 2nd Technical Deficiency Response Letter/Revisions (6-12-2024) (PDF)
  • Clarification Email (5-8-2024) (PDF)
  • 1st Technical Deficiency Response Letter/Revisions (4-5-2024) (PDF)
  • Pipeline Response Extension (3-8-2024) (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes (3-6-2024) (PDF)
  • Technical Deficiency Letter (1-12-2024) (PDF)
  • Administrative Completeness Letter (9-25-2023) (PDF)
  • Application (9-12-2023) (PDF)
• Information pertaining to the Coal Bank fire near Wilburton No. 2:
  • 2nd Notice of Violation Mid-Valley Coal 6-11-2024 (PDF)
  • PA DEP Presentation Slides from Sen. Culver Public Meeting 6-6-2024 (PDF)
  • 1st Notice of Violation Mid-Valley Coal 11-22-2023 (PDF)
  • Cross Section View of Bank Fire Area (PDF)
  • Aerial Photo of Bank Fire Area (PDF)