Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a hearing to take testimony from the public on a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) renewal permit for the existing Rustic Ridge #1 Mine located in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County and Saltlick Township, Fayette County.
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM at St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish, 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA 15628.
The Rustic Ridge #1 Mine is operated by LCT Energy, LP. The draft effluent limitations were published in the May 4, 2024, edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin (page 2397). The renewal of the permit has not been issued and is pending in draft form. Copies of the draft NPDES permit and associated documents are on file for public review by appointment at the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, Phone: 724-769-1100.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to present up to three minutes of oral testimony relevant to the draft permit. Those wishing to register for the public hearing must contact Lauren Camarda by email at lcamarda@pa.gov or by calling 412-442-4203 at least 24 hours before the hearing. DEP requests that organizations designate one spokesperson to present testimony on their behalf. Individuals should provide a copy of their testimony and exhibits for submission to DEP at the hearing or email it afterward to Lori Jenkins at lorjenkins@pa.gov by September 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Submitted materials are not limited in length and must include the name, address, and phone number of the person submitting them. DEP will equally consider all comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted in writing.
Individuals wishing to attend who require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodations to participate should contact Lauren Camarda. The Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service is available by calling 1-800-654-5984 (TTD users) or 1-800-654-5988 (voice users) and request that the call be relayed to Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203.
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