August 20th, 2026 Energy, Environment and Land Use Committee Meeting

The Northampton County Energy, Environment, and Land Use Committee met on August 20, 2026, to discuss and prepare a resolution opposing the proposed reduction of nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound emission controls at the Boozy UNIM Stalkertown plant. The resolution urges the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to deny the request, citing significant public health concerns related to air pollution in the county, including high asthma rates and poor air quality grades. Committee members expressed strong support for the resolution and discussed coordinating a letter signed by multiple council members to reinforce their opposition. The committee also highlighted the Lehigh Valley Breathes initiative, a joint county effort to monitor air quality, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strict pollution controls in light of these investments. The resolution was set to be voted on at the full council meeting later that evening.