DEP Invites Comments On Water Quality Permit For APV Renaissance Natural Gas Power Plant, Greene County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 24 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed NPDES Water Quality permit for the 1,000 MW natural gas-fired APV Renaissance Energy Center power plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1728)

The facility is to be built on 33 acres that was formerly the coal pile area of the now retired Hatfield Ferry Power Station.

Comments on the application are due April 29 (30 days from the notice).  Individuals interested in reviewing the complete application should contact the DEP File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.

For more information contact DEP’s Southwest Regional Office, Regional Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh.  412-442-4000 and read the entire PA Bulletin notice (PA Bulletin, page 1728)

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[Posted: March 23, 2018]


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