State officials to hold public meeting in Potter County - Comments on treating frack waste water

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public meeting, followed by a public hearing, to discuss permitting for the proposed Epiphany Allegheny LLC water treatment facility, located in Eulalia Township, Potter County.

Both events will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA. The public meeting will begin at 5:30 PM, when DEP and the applicant will discuss the proposed project and permit requirements. The public hearing will begin at 7:00 PM, during which time citizens may present oral testimony regarding the proposed project and application process.

Those wishing to speak should register onsite prior to 7:00 PM. Comments are limited to five minutes per person. 

Written comments of any length may also be provided to Thomas Randis, Environmental Program Manager, at 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, or via email at
RA-EPNCEPIPHANY@pa.gov, no later than January 29, 2018. 

Questions about the permitting process should be directed to Thomas Randis at 570-327-0530.

Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659, or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD users), or 1-800-654-5988 (Voice Users), to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.

WHAT: Public Meeting and Hearing for Epiphany Allegheny LLC water treatment facility permit applications
WHEN: Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 5:30 PM (public meeting) and 7:00 PM (public hearing)
WHERE: Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915