LORDSTOWN, Ohio - The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a virtual information session on Thursday, Jan. 13 to discuss a draft permit that if approved would allow processed wastewater to be discharged from Lordstown Energy Center.

During the session, agency staff will give a brief presentation and respond to questions from the public regarding the draft permit. 

An in-person public hearing on the draft is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Lordstown Municipal Building (1455 Salt Springs Rd.) During which the agency will only accept comments on the record regarding the draft permit.

Lordstown Energy is proposing to construct a retention pond and pipeline connecting to Mud Creek. The proposed outfall would be near the intersection of Mud Creek and Hallock Young Rd. 

Ohio EPA will consider technical, economic, social and environmental aspects of the project before deciding whether or not to issue or deny the permit.

Anyone who wants handouts for the January 13 virtual session should email Paula.Payne@epa.ohio.gov so electronic copies may be emailed on the day of the public meeting. 

Also, those participating in the session should register at least 15 minutes before the meeting begins to ensure connectivity. Registration is available here.

Written comments can be submitted during the public hearing or emailed to epa.dswcomments@epa.ohio.gov. All comments received at the public hearing or received via email by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to the final action on this proposal.

Comments submitted via email should include the project name (Lordstown Energy Center) or the identification number (3IN00407*AD).