(a) The applicant shall notify each owner of property, in writing by U.S. mail or personal delivery at the property, within 400 feet of its planned energy source operations or 125 feet of vibroseis or weight drop tests, a minimum of ten working days prior to the conducting of any test. Said notice shall also include the anticipated start date of energy source operations and the energy source planned to be used. The applicant will offer to provide and will provide if requested, to such owner, in writing, the insurance information required by Section 868.03 to be included in its application.
(b) The applicant shall place newspaper advertisements in the newspaper of general circulation in the Borough of Ellwood City of not less than three inches by four inches explaining the work to be performed, the location of the proposed work, and a toll-free telephone number where residents may call for more information. Said advertisement shall be placed one time not less than seven days before the permit application is scheduled to be considered by the Borough Council again not less than seven days immediately before actual operations commence in the testing area. The local telephone number provided by the applicant shall be answered during hours of operation as set forth in Section 868.08 while work is ongoing in the Borough of Ellwood City, and an answering machine shall be installed to receive after-hour calls.
(Res. 2013-8. Passed 5-20-13.)