Federal Register #2026-13340

SRBC Public Hearing on Water Withdrawals, Consumptive Use, and Policy Update

This summary covers a public hearing by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) on water resource projects and policy updates: - Government Buyer: - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) - Projects and Sponsors: - Applications for groundwater and surface water withdrawals, and consumptive water use - Sponsors include: 3 Springs Water Company, Inc.; Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.; Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation; Columbia Water Company; EQT ARO LLC; Expand Operating LLC; Greek Peak Holdings, LLC; Heritage Hills Associates; Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC; Middlesex Township Municipal Authority; Montgomery Water Authority; Mount Joy Borough Authority; New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.; Veolia Water Pennsylvania, Inc.; Williamsport Municipal Water Authority - Products/Services Requested: - Groundwater withdrawals (various wells, up to 2.88 million gallons per day) - Surface water withdrawals (up to 7.2 million gallons per day) - Consumptive water use (up to 1.584 million gallons per day) - FAA information collection renewal for flightcrew duty and rest reporting (52 air carriers) - Notable Requirements: - Each application specifies maximum withdrawal or use rates (in million gallons per day) and source locations (wells, creeks, rivers) - Public comment is sought on a revised Sustainable Water Resources Fund Policy - FAA seeks renewal of reporting requirements for air carriers under 14 CFR part 121 - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory and public input process

Description

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on July 30, 2026, both in person and telephonically, to hear testimony on various projects and actions as well as the proposed Sustainable Water Resources Fund Policy. These projects and actions are scheduled for consideration at the Commission's next business meeting on September 16, 2026. This hearing is the only opportunity for oral comments on the listed projects and actions. Written comments are due by August 10, 2026.

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