# 2026-19494: River commission OKs water pulls, budget in routine meeting 2026-19494, Actions Taken at the September 16, 2026 Meeting, is a Federal Register notice from Susquehanna River Basin Commission published 2026-09-24, effective 2026-09-16; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19494 - As of: 2026-10-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-19494 - Title: Actions Taken at the September 16, 2026 Meeting - Type: Notice - Agencies: Susquehanna River Basin Commission - Citation: 91 FR 60692 - Published: 2026-09-24 - Effective: 2026-09-16 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-10-01 ## In one line River commission OKs water pulls, budget in routine meeting ## Summary On September 16, 2026, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved several water project applications, adopted the FY2028 budget, and set new policies to protect water resources. These changes affect local water companies and communities in Pennsylvania, with some projects allowing new water withdrawals. The budget and policies aim to keep water use sustainable while supporting regional growth. ## Abstract As part of its regular business meeting held on September 16, 2026 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects and took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below. ## Effects PRIA read - Permit: 3 Springs Water Company: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved 3 Springs Water Company in Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County, PA for consumptive use of up to 0.051 million gallons per day (mgd) peak day. This approval allows the company to use that amount of water under the Commission’s regulatory program. - Permit: Aqua Pennsylvania (Athens): benefit, medium. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Susquehanna Division, Athens Borough, Bradford County, PA) for a groundwater withdrawal of up to 2.880 mgd (30-day average) from Well 20. The approval authorizes that specific 30-day average withdrawal volume for the facility. - Permit: Cargill Meat Solutions Wells: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation in Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County, PA for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 0.180 mgd from Well 6, 0.080 mgd from Well 7, and 0.150 mgd from Well 8. Each well’s approved 30-day average volume is li… - Permit: Columbia Water Company: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Columbia Water Company’s East Donegal Division in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA for a groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.324 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1. The approval authorizes that specified 30-day average amount for the facility. - Permit: EQT ARO LLC (Surface Withdrawal): benefit, medium. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved EQT ARO LLC in Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County, PA for a surface water withdrawal of up to 1.700 mgd (peak day). The approval authorizes that peak-day withdrawal from the specified source. - Permit: Expand Operating LLC (Susquehanna): benefit, high. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Expand Operating LLC in Ulster Township, Bradford County, PA for a surface water withdrawal of up to 4.000 mgd (peak day) from the Susquehanna River. The approval authorizes that specific peak-day withdrawal amount. - Permit: Greek Peak Holdings (Resort): benefit, high. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Greek Peak Holdings, LLC (Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Town of Virgil, Cortland County, NY) for surface water withdrawal of up to 7.200 mgd (peak day) from Gridley Creek and for consumptive use of up to 1.584 mgd (peak day). Both peak-day amounts are aut… - Permit: Heritage Hills Golf Resort: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Heritage Hills Associates (Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, Springettsbury and York Townships, York County, PA) for a surface water withdrawal of up to 0.249 mgd (30-day average) from an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek and consumptive use… - Permit: Mars Wrigley Consumptive Use: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County, PA for consumptive use of up to 0.150 mgd (30-day average). The approval authorizes that 30-day average consumptive volume for the facility. - Permit: Montgomery Water Authority: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Montgomery Water Authority in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, PA for a groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.246 mgd (30-day average) from Well 5. The approval authorizes that 30-day average withdrawal for the authority. - Permit: Mount Joy Borough Authority: benefit, medium. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Mount Joy Borough Authority (East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA) for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 1.300 mgd from Well 1 and 1.270 mgd from Well 2. Both 30-day average well volumes are authorized. - Permit: New Enterprise Stone & Lime: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (Alfred Sand and Gravel Quarry, Town of Alfred, Allegany County, NY) for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.288 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1 and consumptive use of up to 0.279 mgd (peak day). Both volumes are aut… - Permit: Veolia Water Pennsylvania: benefit, low. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Veolia Water Pennsylvania, Inc. (Newberry Operation, Newberry Township, York County, PA) for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 0.076 mgd from Reeser Well 1, 0.076 mgd from Reeser Well 2, 0.066 mgd from Susquehanna Village Well 1, and 0.… - Permit: Williamsport Municipal Water Authority: benefit, medium. On September 16, 2026 the Commission approved Williamsport Municipal Water Authority (Williamsport City, Lycoming County, PA) for groundwater withdrawals (30-day averages) of up to 1.300 mgd from Well 10 and 0.374 mgd from Well 11. Both 30-day average amounts are authorized. - Application Tabled: Middlesex Township: cost, medium. On September 16, 2026 the Commission tabled (deferred action on) Middlesex Township Municipal Authority’s application for groundwater withdrawal of up to 0.914 mgd (30-day average) from Well 2 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, PA. The application was not approved at that meeting and was hel… ## Related documents - [2026-20333](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20333): Public Hearing, 2026-10-05 - [2026-14151](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14151): Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water, 2026-07-14 - [2026-14152](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14152): Minor Modification Approval, 2026-07-14 - [2026-14150](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14150): Grandfathering Registration Notice, 2026-07-14 - [2026-11968](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11968): Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water, 2026-06-15 - [2026-11967](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11967): Actions Taken at the June 4, 2026 Meeting, 2026-06-15 ## Sources - [2026-19494 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19494/actions-taken-at-the-september-16-2026-meeting) - [2026-19494 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-24/pdf/2026-19494.pdf) ## Related - [Previous: 2026-19492, Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane From India; Determinations](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19492) - [Next: 2026-19496, Notice of Availability for Public Comment; Reconsideration of Air Plan Disappro…](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19496) - [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19494 (as of 2026-10-01).