Susquehanna River Commission Meets: Water Permits on Agenda
Published Date: 2/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is holding a business meeting on March 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA, both in person and online. They'll discuss new water diversion permits, update cooling rules, and review 24 projects with 39 actions. This affects local water users and project sponsors, with decisions possibly impacting water management and regulations soon after the meeting.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Possible New Into‑Basin Diversion Permit
The Commission may adopt a new general permit, GP-04, relating to Into Basin Diversions of Water at its business meeting on March 13, 2025. This item could change rules that affect local water users and project sponsors; the Commission will publish any final actions in the Federal Register after the meeting.
Adoption of Updated Dry Cooling Rules
The Commission will consider adopting an updated Dry Cooling Resolution at the March 13, 2025 meeting. Changes to the Dry Cooling Resolution could alter cooling-related water management practices that affect local water users and project sponsors.
Decisions on 24 Projects (39 Actions)
The Commission will review 24 regulatory program projects involving 39 actions at the March 13, 2025 meeting. Project-specific actions will be provided in writing directly to project sponsors, and the comment period on the proposed actions for those projects is closed.
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