YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has announced on Monday that it is seeking the public's opinion on the installation of a SOBE thermal energy plant in Youngstown.

According to a public notice from the Ohio EPA, a public hearing on the draft air permit is scheduled for Thursday, August 10 at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center in Youngstown.

An information session will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by the public hearing where folks can make their voices heard regarding the draft permit.

Folks may submit written comments or provide oral comments at the hearing. Written comments are due by the end of the business day on August 24. Comments made after this day may not be considered as part of the official record.

Written comments should be submitted to Erik Bewley at DAPCNE.comments@epa.ohio.gov or by mail at Ohio EPA DAPC Northeast District Office at 2119 East Aurora Road, Twinsburg, Ohio.