Commission Meeting
Published Date: 1/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is holding a business meeting on March 12, 2026, in Harrisburg, PA, both in person and online. They’ll update their investment policy, approve contracts and grants, and review 26 projects that affect local water management. If you’re involved in these projects or care about the river basin, this meeting could impact funding and regulations soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
26 regulatory projects under review
The Commission will take 16 actions on 26 regulatory program projects at the March 12, 2026 meeting; when final action is taken the Commission will publish notice in the Federal Register and will provide written notice of any project-specific actions directly to project sponsors.
Public meeting: March 12, 2026
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public business meeting on March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in person at 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and remotely via Zoom (Meeting ID 813 5951 3974; Passcode: SRBC4423!) or by phone at 929-436-2866 or 301-715-8592. The public is invited to attend but comments will not be accepted at the meeting for most items.
Comment deadline: March 9, 2026
Written comments on business-meeting agenda items (other than the proposed project actions previously subject to a public hearing) must be mailed or submitted electronically and received on or before March 9, 2026; comments will not be accepted at the March 12, 2026 meeting. Mail comments to Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-1788 or submit electronically at the Commission's Business Meeting Comments link.
Investment policy updates to be adopted
The Commission will consider adopting and approving updates to its Statement of Investment Policy at the March 12, 2026 meeting; the Commission previously held a public hearing on January 29, 2026 and the written comment period for those investment policy updates is closed.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-05817 — Public Hearing
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is hosting a public hearing on April 23, 2026, where folks can speak up about water projects that might affect local water use. This is the only chance to give live comments before the Commission decides on these projects at their June 4 meeting. Written comments are due by May 4, so don’t miss your shot to weigh in on water withdrawals and renewals that impact communities in Pennsylvania.
2026-05822 — Actions Taken at the March 12, 2026 Meeting
On March 12, 2026, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to 16 water projects, including some big renewals and a water use increase for Amazon’s data center. They also updated their investment rules and approved new grants to support environmental efforts. These moves affect local communities and businesses by managing water use wisely and supporting conservation, with some changes kicking in right away.
2026-04863 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
If you have water projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is listing projects that got special 'grandfathered' registration during February 2026, meaning they’re officially recognized under old rules. This helps certain companies keep using water without new fees or permits, but only if they registered by February 28, 2026.
2026-04864 — General Permit Notice
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to several fish nursery projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These permits let groups withdraw specific amounts of water from local streams and wells to support fish farming without extra fees or delays. If you’re involved in water use or fish nurseries in this area, these approvals keep things flowing smoothly and on schedule.
2026-04862 — Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission renewed water use approvals for several energy projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These projects, mostly drilling pads, can each use millions of gallons of water daily, helping keep energy production flowing smoothly. If you live or work near Susquehanna, Lycoming, Clinton, or Bradford counties, these updates might affect local water use and energy jobs.
2026-01790 — Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to several water use projects from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. These projects, mostly in Pennsylvania, involve companies renewing or changing their water use permits, allowing them to use millions of gallons daily. This means local energy and resource companies can keep working smoothly without delays or extra costs right now.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-01792 — Minor Modification Approval
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to small changes for two projects in Pennsylvania during January 2026. Repsol Oil & Gas moved a monitoring spot, and Amazon Data Services added new water sources for their data center. These tweaks keep projects running smoothly without extra costs or delays.
Next: 2026-01794 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
If you have water projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! Between December 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026, certain projects got a special 'grandfathered' registration, meaning they’re officially recognized under old rules. This helps companies like Pennsylvania-American Water and Tyson Foods keep their water use steady without new fees or hassles—at least for now!
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