DEP Sets Hearing on Air Quality Permit for BASF Plant in Beaver County

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a public hearing on March 31 to discuss an Air Quality RACT Permit for the BASF Corp Monaca Plant Gibraltar in Potter Township, Beaver County. The hearing will be held at DEP's Southwest Regional Office in Pittsburgh from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and the public can register to speak by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, by March 24.

Why it matters

The BASF plant is a major industrial facility in Beaver County, and the air quality permit is an important regulatory process that allows the public to provide input on the plant's operations and environmental impact. This hearing is part of DEP's efforts to ensure transparency and community engagement on air quality issues in the region.

The details

The Air Quality RACT Permit for the BASF plant is required under the Clean Air Act to set limits on the plant's emissions and ensure it is using the best available control technology. The public hearing will allow residents and other stakeholders to voice their concerns and feedback on the permit before it is finalized.

• The notice was published in the PA Bulletin on February 28, 2026.
• The public hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing is March 24, 2026.

What’s next

If no one pre-registers to speak by March 24, the hearing will be canceled. Residents who are unable to attend the hearing can still submit written comments to Thomas Joseph within 10 days after the scheduled hearing date.