Millions of Gallons OK'd for PA Energy Ops
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved water use projects for February 2025, letting several companies keep using millions of gallons daily for their operations. These renewals mainly affect energy companies in Pennsylvania, ensuring they can continue their work without interruption. No new fees or changes in water limits were announced, so things stay steady for now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Energy Pads’ Water-Use Renewals Continued
If you operate an oil-and-gas or energy pad in the Susquehanna River Basin, the Commission renewed approvals that let those sites keep using millions of gallons per day. The notice lists 50 projects approved between February 1 and February 28, 2025, with individual consumptive-use authorizations showing limits of up to 7.5000 mgd, 6.0000 mgd, 5.0000 mgd, 4.9000 mgd, or 4.0000 mgd on approvals dated February 16, 21, 24, 26, 27, and 28, 2025.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20333, Public Hearing
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2026-19494, Actions Taken at the September 16, 2026 Meeting
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2026-14151, Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
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2026-14150, Grandfathering Registration Notice
If you run a water-related project in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! The Commission has officially listed projects that got 'grandfathered' registrations during June 2026, meaning they’re recognized under old rules before new ones kick in. This keeps things fair and clear—no surprise fees or changes for these projects right now.
2026-11968, Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
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