[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 9011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-4938]


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SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION


Proposed Out-of-Basin Diversion Policy and Protocol; Public 
Hearing

AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

ACTION: Public hearing on addition to comprehensive plan.

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SUMMARY: The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public 
hearing in conjunction with its regular meeting on March 20, 1997. This 
hearing will be for the purpose of receiving public comments on the 
inclusion of the proposed Out-of-Basin Diversion Policy and Protocol in 
the Commission's Comprehensive Plan for Management and Development of 
the Water Resources of the Susquehanna River Basin.
    Under Section 3.10 of the Susquehanna River Basin Compact, Public 
Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., the Commission must review and 
approve all diversions of water from the Susquehanna River Basin. Up to 
this time, the Commission has adopted no formal policy position or 
statement on how it will evaluate proposed diversions, but has relied 
on positions articulated in past docket decisions. This policy 
establishes the principles that the Commission will consider in the 
approval of diversions and adds a protocol describing how those 
principles will be applied. Written comments will also be accepted and 
made a part of the hearing record.

DATES: The public hearing will be held on March 20, 1997, beginning at 
approximately 9:00 a.m. Written comments on the proposed policy should 
be submitted by March 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held at the Best Western Country 
Cupboard Inn, Rt. 15 North, Lewisburg, Pa.. Copies of the entire policy 
statement and protocol may be obtained upon request to the Commission 
at 1721 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17102-2391, (717)238-0423.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Cairo, General Counsel/
Secretary, SRBC, 717-238-0423.

    Dated: February 21, 1997.
Richard A. Cairo,
General Counsel/Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-4938 Filed 2-26-97; 8:45 am]
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