Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a hearing to take testimony from the public on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Application No. PAD450214for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities related to the proposed I-80 reconstruction project to the following watercourses and Water Obstruction and Encroachment Joint Permit Application No. E4502125-001.
- Pocono Creek and Tributaries
- EV Wetlands
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Monroe County Public Safety Center, located at 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Representatives from DEP, the Monroe County Conservation District, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be in attendance.
Individuals wishing to testify at the hearing must submit written notice of intent to Maria Ocasio, Environmental Justice Coordinator at PA DEP, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or by email to mocasio@pa.gov.
DEP will accept requests up to the day of hearing. DEP asks that individuals limit their testimony to five minutes to ensure all individuals have the opportunity to testify. All comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted in writing will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire. Individuals who pre-register to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should email DEP Environmental Justice Coordinator Maria Ocasio at mocasio@pa.gov or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 to discuss how DEP can meet their needs.
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