DEP will host at least nine public comment meetings starting in October to receive verbal public comment. Written public comments are also welcomed via the Department's online eComment tool or emails at ecomment@pa.gov. You can read the updated policy, view the public comment meeting dates, and learn how to submit comment at the EJ Policy Revision webpage. All pa.gov website pages can be translated into a variety of languages using the “Translate” button at the top right of the website.
Visit the policy revision webpage today, review the policy, and learn how you can participate in this round of public comments. The schedule for these hearings is as follows:
Ranshaw, PA (Shamokin Area)
Thursday, October 12, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Brady Fire Company (Banquet Hall)
700 Maple Street, Ranshaw, PA 17866
Scranton, PA
Monday, October 16, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Scranton, Loyola Science Center
100 Linden Street, Room 133, Scranton, PA 18510
Erie, PA
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology, Ada Lawrence Community Room
650 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16503
Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
North Side Institution GOGIC, Banquet Hall
302 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Harrisburg, PA
Thursday, October 19, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
YMCA Camp Curtin
2135 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Chester, PA
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ACCESS Community Center
701 Booth Street, Chester, PA 19013
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, October 26, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Drexel University | Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, Main Building, Third Floor
3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
You can also use the forms below to register for any of these public comment hearings: