Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM to accept public comments as part of its permit review for the Phase IV Pipeline Project proposed by Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC (PGE) in Cummings and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County. 

The proposed project would include the construction of 19,925 linear feet of twelve-inch natural gas pipeline and 19,887 linear feet of two flexsteel waterlines. DEP’s Oil and Gas Program is currently reviewing PGE’s permit applications, including an Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit-3 (ESCGP-3) and a Joint Application for PA Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit and USACOE Section 404 Permit (JPA).  

Individuals who wish to testify during the virtual public hearing must contact Megan Lehman at meglehman@pa.gov or 570-327-3659 no later than noon on Monday, July 1, 2024, to register. Individuals simply wishing to attend the virtual public hearing, but not testifying, do not need to register. Instructions to access the virtual public hearing will be available on DEP’s Calendar of Events. 

Written comments concerning the pipeline project will also be accepted until close of business on Monday, July 22, 2024, and should be sent via email to RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov or via mail to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Eastern Oil and Gas District Office, 208 West Third Street Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.  All comments, whether delivered orally during the virtual hearing or submitted in writing, will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP.  

Permit application materials are available for public review on the DEP Northcentral Regional Office Community Information Webpage or in person at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, located at 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. 

Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation should contact Megan Lehman at meglehman@pa.gov to discuss how the Department can meet their needs. Dial 711 to access Pennsylvania Relay services.