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On March 10, Mom Clean Air Force , local partners and community members announced they will be testifying against MarkWest Energy's application for a third expansion to its cryogenic facilities at the Harmon Creek Gas Processing Plant, Smith Township, Washington County. Questions from media should be sent to: MomsCleanAirForce@dkcnews.com.
On November 4, Protect PT and Three Rivers Waterkeeper announced they have appealed two permits for the Slickville Pipeline Project issued by the Department of EnvironmentalProtection to the Environmental Hearing Board. mile route. Click Here for a copy of the appeal of Permit ESP076523001.
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