Federal Register #2026-11968

Regulatory Approvals for Consumptive Water Use by Energy and Manufacturing Companies in Pennsylvania

This summary covers regulatory approvals for water usage projects in Pennsylvania: - Government Buyer: - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), Harrisburg, PA - OEMs/Vendors Approved: - SVC Manufacturing, Inc. (Gatorade Mountaintop) - Coterra Energy Inc. - BKV Operating LLC - Expand Operating LLC - Pennsylvania General Energy Company, L.L.C. - XTO Energy Inc. - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC - Projects Approved: - Consumptive use of water for energy production and manufacturing - Locations include Luzerne, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Tioga, Bradford, Wyoming, Clinton, Sullivan, and other counties - Each project has a specified maximum daily consumptive water use (ranging from 1.3 mgd to 8.0 mgd) - Approvals include both new and renewal authorizations - Notable Requirements: - Approvals granted under 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f) - No procurement of products or services; these are regulatory authorizations for water use - Projects involve water use at drilling pads and manufacturing sites

Description

This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period of May 1-31, 2026. The approvals pertain to consumptive uses of water for various projects in Pennsylvania, including manufacturing and energy company operations. The notice details specific projects, their locations, and the approved consumptive water use amounts. The approvals are issued under 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f).

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