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AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
GP9-58-077: A Wilber Stone Inc. (22 Imax Drive, Halstead, PA 18822) on March 16, 2021, for the construction and operation of I C Engines at the facility located in Liberty & Franklin Twps., Susquehanna County.
GP3-58-077: A Wilber Stone Inc. (22 Imax Drive, Halstead, PA 18822) on March 16, 2021, for the construction and operation of a portable stone crushing plant at the facility located in Liberty & Franklin Twps., Susque- hanna County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
GP3-28-05035H: St. Thomas Development, Inc. (409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031) on March 11, 2021, for portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment located at the St. Thomas quarry in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County.
GP9-28-05035H: St. Thomas Development, Inc. (409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031) on March 11, 2021, for two diesel fuel-fired internal combustion engines to power portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment located at the St. Thomas quarry in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
GP3-19-00015: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 8, 2021, for the authorization to relocate and operate a 2008 KPI model FT4240 crusher, a 2011 McCloskey model C44 crusher, a 2012 Mc- Closkey model R155 screener, a 2007 Extec S5 screener, and a 2018 McCloskey J45 crusher non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-PGPA/GP-3) to the HRI, Inc. Bloomsburg Asphalt Plant located in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.
GP11-19-00015: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 8, 2021, for authoriza- tion to relocate and operate a 2007 model year 345 bhp Cummins QSL9-G3 diesel-fired engine, a 2011 model year 440 bhp Caterpillar C-13 diesel-fired engine, a 2010 model year 129.4 bhp Caterpillar C4.4 diesel-fired engine, a 2007 model year 100.4 bhp Deutz BF4M2010 diesel-fired engine, and a 2016 model year 374 bhp Caterpillar C-9 diesel-fired engine as nonroad engines to power portable non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Nonroad Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-11) at the HRI, Inc. Bloomsburg Asphalt Plant located in Hemlock Township, Columbia County.
GP3-47-00012: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 9, 2021, for the authoriza- tion to relocate and operate a 2008 KPI model FT4240 crusher, a 2011 McCloskey model C44 crusher, a 2012 McCloskey model R155 screener, a 2007 Extec S5 screener, and a 2018 McCloskey J45 crusher non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-PGPA/GP-3) to the HRI, Inc. Milton Asphalt Plant located in Liberty Township, Montour County.
GP11-47-00012: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 9, 2021, for authoriza- tion to relocate and operate a 2007 model year 345 bhp Cummins QSL9-G3 diesel-fired engine, a 2011 model year 440 bhp Caterpillar C-13 diesel-fired engine, a 2010 model year 129.4 bhp Caterpillar C4.4 diesel-fired engine, a 2007 model year 100.4 bhp Deutz BF4M2010 diesel-fired engine, and a 2016 model year 374 bhp Caterpillar C-9 diesel-fired engine as nonroad engines to power portable non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Nonroad Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-11) at the HRI, Inc. Milton Asphalt Plant located in Liberty Township, Montour County.
GP3-49-343: Mallard Contracting Co., Inc. (122 Wil- burton Road, Mount Carmel, PA 17851) on March 8, 2021, for the authorization to construct and operate a 200 tons per hour capacity portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant consisting of two crushers, three screens and various conveyors pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-PGPA/GP-3)) at the Sayre Operation Site located in Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County.
GP3-14-344: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 9, 2021, for the authoriza- tion to relocate and operate a 2008 KPI model FT4240 crusher, a 2011 McCloskey model C44 crusher, a 2012 Mc- Closkey model R155 screener, a 2007 Extec S5 screener, and a 2018 McCloskey J45 crusher non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-PGPA/GP-3) to the Glenn O. Hawbaker Pleasant Gap facility located in Spring Township, Centre County.
GP11-14-344: R.S. Services (119 Falls Road, Beech Creek, PA 16822) on March 9, 2021, for authoriza- tion to relocate and operate a 2007 model year 345 bhp Cummins QSL9-G3 diesel-fired engine, a 2011 model year 440 bhp Caterpillar C-13 diesel-fired engine, a 2010 model year 129.4 bhp Caterpillar C4.4 diesel-fired engine, a 2007 model year 100.4 bhp Deutz BF4M2010 diesel-fired engine, and a 2016 model year 374 bhp Caterpillar C-9 diesel-fired engine as nonroad engines to power portable non-metallic mineral processing plants pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Nonroad Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-11) to the Glenn O. Hawbaker Pleasant Gap facility located in Spring Township, Centre County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.
PA-11-00258A: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (5400 Westheimer Ct., Houston, TX 77056-5353) on March 11, 2021, to authorize installation and temporary operation of two (2) 18,100 hp Solar Titan 130 natural gas-fired compressor turbines, one (1) Waukesha VGF24GL 585 hp natural gas-fired emergency generator, two (2) 1.212 MMBtu/hr fuel gas heaters, one (1) 0.105 MMBtu/hr space heater, one (1) 0.110 MMBtu/hr space heater, three (3) 200 gallon separator vessels, one (1) 1,880 gallon pipeline liquids tank, one (1) 3,550 gallon oil tank, and one (1) 12,690 gallon oily water tank at the Lilly Compressor Station located in Cresson Township, Cambria County.
63-00990C: Donora Dock, LLC (1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650) plan approval issuance date effective March 9, 2021, to authorize the expansion from five (5) petroleum coke and coal stockpiles, each of which are 1.4 acres in size to ten (10) petroleum coke and coal stockpiles, each of which are 1.4 acres in size as well as extension of haul roads to each of the stockpiles. Allowance of temporary operation of the expansion previously described is also intended for issuance through this plan approval. Control of emissions from the facility will remain the same as permitted in the current synthetic minor SOOP as follows: a pressurized water truck equipped with water cannon and roadway spray nozzles; a sweeper, and pressurized water truck for roadway control; water sprays at each transfer point; minimization of drop heights, a barge loading by telescopic chute. The facility is located in Carroll Township, Washington County.
PA-65-00629B: CBC Latrobe Acquisition, LLC (100 33rd Street, Latrobe, PA 15650-1474) plan approval issued on March 8, 2021, to operate a new fourth can filling line (''Can Line 4'') and associated back-end packaging equipment for the new can line, including two (2) natural gas-fired heat tunnels each rated at 0.35 MMBtu/hr, five (5) inkjet date coders, five (5) new hot melt systems, three (3) liquid batching tanks, four (4) new raw material storage tanks to the batching area at the Latrobe Brewery in Latrobe Borough, Westmoreland County.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
67-05107B: Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. (1650 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331) on March 12, 2021, for the installation of a new two-piece food can line and RTO control device at the food can manufacturing plant in Penn Township, York County. The food can line includes a wash line/dryer and two-piece LSM/bake oven and is controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer and bag- house. The plan approval was extended.
36-05158D: Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC (1897 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547) on March 9, 2021, for the modification of the vertical seed conditioner (VSC) fan discharge and the ability to combust propane in Grain Dryer No. 2 (Source ID 104) at the soybean processing facility in Conoy Township, Lancaster County. The plan approval was extended, with a revised stack testing schedule.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
28-05050: Strait Steel, Inc. (P.O. Box 370, Green- castle, PA 17225-0370) on March 8, 2021, for the structural steel fabrication facility located in Antrim Township, Franklin County. The State-Only Permit was renewed.
38-03064: Rothermel Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for a human crematory at the funeral home located in Palmyra Borough, Lebanon County.
07-03043: McLanahan Corporation (200 Wall Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1637) on March 11, 2021, for their gray iron foundry located in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County. The State-Only Permit was renewed.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
19-00010: Wise Foods, Inc. (228 Rasely Street, Berwick, PA 18603) on March 11, 2021, was issued a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for Wise Foods, Inc.'s facility located in Borough of Berwick, Columbia County. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements including emission limits, monitoring, recordkeeping, testing and reporting conditions.
19-00023: Trivium Packaging USA, Inc. (6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) on March 11, 2021, was issued a renewal State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Trivium Packaging USA, Inc. Bloomsburg facility located in South Centre Township, Columbia County. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements including emission limits, monitoring, recordkeeping, testing and reporting conditions.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
30-00089: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd., 2 NW, Glen Allen, VA 23060-3308). On March 11, 2021, the Department issued a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of the Crayne Compressor Station in Franklin Township, Greene County. Equipment authorized under this operating permit includes two (2) Solar model Taurus 60 natural gas-fired combustion turbines rated at 7,830 hp each, a 1,000-gallon pipeline fluids tank, a 3,000-gallon residual wastewater tank, miscellaneous natural gas-fired heaters, and facility blowdowns. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The turbines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines. The final renewal operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
30-00195: Equitrans, LP (2200 Energy Drive, Canons- burg, PA 15317-1001). On March 9, 2021, the Department of Environmental Protection issued an initial Title V operating permit for the continued operation of a natural gas compressor station located in Jefferson Township, Greene County. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. The Title V operating permit includes emission restrictions, monitoring, record- keeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for the site.
63-00914: Bolsan Company Inc. (163 Linnwood Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330-2919) on March 10, 2021, an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Bolsan Company to authorize the continued operation of their facility that manufactures shims and laminated shim stock, mostly for the aerospace industry. The facility is located in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
65-00799: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd., 2 NW, Glen Allen, VA 23060-3308). On March 3, 2021, the Department issued a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of the Lincoln Heights Compressor Station in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Equipment at this facility includes one (1) 280 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, one (1) 230 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, and fugitive VOC plant emissions which include VOCs from the following sources: a 2,500 gallon produced fluids tank (Tank I-1), a 1,000 gallon lube oil tank (Tank A-1), a 1,000 gallon ethylene glycol tank (Tank B-1), crankcase vents, fuel gas vents, and transition section vents for the compressor engines, and engine and station blowdown events. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The final renewal operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
10-00119: Allegheny Mineral Corporation, Slippery Rock Plant (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201--5022). On March 9, 2021, the Department issued the renewal State Only Operating Permit for the limestone processing plant located in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. The facility consists of the limestone processing plant (crushers, conveyors, screening, bins, loading/unloading, roadways), a 440 hp diesel generator engine, and a 225 hp diesel generator engine. The potential emissions of the major pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10: 12.85 TPY, NOx: 2.38 TPY, SOx: 0.0063 TPY, VOC: 1.248 TPY, and CO: 0.71 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII, Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, as well as General Permit GP9 conditions. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, as well as General Permit GP3 conditions. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollu- tion Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
15-00094: Metallurgical Products Company (P.O. Box 598, 810 Lincoln Avenue, West Chester, PA 19381) on March 9, 2021 for change of ownership at the facility located in West Goshen Township, Chester County. The Administrative Amendment of the State-Only Operating Permit for this facility is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
09-00120: Master Builders Solutions Construction System US, LLC (6450 Bristol Pike, Levittown, PA 19057) on March 12, 2021 for change of ownership from BASF Corporation to Master Builders Solutions US, LLC, then finally to Master Builders Solutions Construction System US, LLC for their facility located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. The Administrative Amendment of the State-Only Operating Permit for this facility is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
03-00244: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Rural Valley Compressor Station (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Valley Township, Armstrong County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
10-00331: Butler Memorial Hospital (1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001-4670). The Department on February 24, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Operating Permit for the facility located in Butler City, Butler County. The amendment incorporates the change of responsible official.
10-00333: Penn United Tech N. Pike Rd (P.O. Box 399, Saxonburg, PA 16056-0399). The Department on February 3, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Operating Permit for the facility located in Jefferson Township, Butler County. The amendment incorporates the requirements of Plan Approval 10-333D.
20-00145: Vitro Meadville Flat Glass Meadville Plant (5123 Victory Blvd., Cochranton, PA 16314-3969). The Department on February 24, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the Title V Operating Permit for the facility located in Greenwood Township, Crawford County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership, responsible official, permit contact, and the requirements of GP-9 for Source 121A emergency generator which replaced Source 121.
24-00120: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Ardell Compressor Station (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the Title V Operating Permit for the facility located in Benezette Township, Elk County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
32-00129: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Rochester Mills (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the Title V Operating Permit for the facility located in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
32-00303: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Cherry Tree Compressor Station (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Montgomery Township, Indiana County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
33-00140: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Punxsutawney (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the Title V Operating Permit for the facility located in Perry Township, Jefferson County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
33-00147: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Big Run Compressor Station (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
33-00152: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Stoney Run Compressor Station (6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department on February 22, 2021 issued an administrative amendment of the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. The amendment incorporates the change of ownership.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
Coal Permits Issued
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 56950105 and NPDES No. PA0213136. Marquise Mining Corp., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 245 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Wells Creek and unnamed tributaries to the Stonycreek River classified for following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Hooversville Municipal Authority. Application received: November 17, 2020. Permit issued: March 11, 2021.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 24980105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227871. Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830, Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Horton Township, Elk County, affecting 139.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Karnes Run, Johnson Run, and unnamed tributaries to Brandy Camp Creek. Application received: July 27, 2020. Permit issued: March 8, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 30080201 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251470. Shannopin Materials, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541. Revision application to allow for water treatment of seep to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 19.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Water Authority and Southwest PA Water Authority are the potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: December 26, 2019. Permit revision issued: March 4, 2021.
Permit No. 30100101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251950. Border Energy, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541. Revision application for treatment of post mining discharge to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 188.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Masontown Water Works, Carmichaels Municipal Authority and Southwestern PA Water Authority are the potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: October 10, 2019. Permit revision issued: March 4, 2021.
Permit No. 26140101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252379. T & B Excavating, Inc., P.O. Box 337, McClellandtown, PA 15458. Permit renewal issued for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 59.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to North Branch Browns Run and unnamed tributaries to Dunlap Creek. Application received: June 5, 2020. Renewal permit issued: March 11, 2021.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 61200804. Future Resources, LLC, 71 Woodland Road, Mercer, PA 16137, Commencement and restoration of a small industrial minerals surface mine in Irwin Township, Venango County, affecting 5.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: November 11, 2020. Permit issued: February 22, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 48170301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225746. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Nazareth Borough and Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County affecting 282.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to East Branch Monocacy Creek and unnamed tributary to Shoeneck Creek. Application received: July 17, 2017. Permit issued: March 4, 2021.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 63214102. Wampum Hardware Company, 636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141-2018. Blasting activity permit for the construction of the T A Ward Residential Development, located in Cecil Township, Washington County with an expiration date of January 1, 2022. Blasting permit issued: March 11, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 22214101. M & J Explosives, LLC, 401 East Main Street, Carlisle, PA 17015, construction blasting for Union Green in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County with an expiration date of March 9, 2022. Permit issued: March 11, 2021.
Permit No. 64214101. John H. Brainard, P.O. Box 66, Clifford, PA 18413, construction blasting for Ridge Crest in Paupack Township, Wayne County with an expiration date of December 31, 2021. Permit issued: March 11, 20221.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E2301221-002, City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation (DOA), Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal D, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19153, Tinicum Township and City of Philadelphia, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To place fill in order to widen portions of Taxiway K within the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF-MF) resulting in 55,743 square feet (1.28 acres) of permanent floodplain impact.
This project is located at the Philadelphia International Airport in Tinicum Township, Delaware County (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.871522 N, Longitude: 75.246811 W). Permit issued March 8, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E0603220-028. Borough of West Reading, 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading, PA 19611. West Reading Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To install and maintain 1.) a 76.25-foot long, by 7.0-foot wide bridge having an underclearance of 21.1 feet across Wyomissing Creek (CWF, MF); and 2.) an 8.0-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline across Wyomissing Creek (CWF, MF), for the purpose of accommodating pedestrian access to existing residential and commercial buildings. The project is located approximately 440 feet north of the intersection of Old Wyomissing Road and Joan Terrace Road (Latitude: 40.3280° N; Longitude: 75.9442W°) in the Borough of West Reading, Berks County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Permit issued March 12, 2021.
E0503221-024. Broad Top Township, P.O. Box 47, Defiance, PA 16633. Broad Top Township, Bedford County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Delaware District.
To fill and relocate three separate unnamed tributaries to Sandy Run (WWF, MF) totaling 570 linear feet and the placement of fill in 0.11 acre of floodplain, all for the purpose of constructing a passive Acid Mine Drainage treatment system to address acidity and metals being discharged into Sandy Run. The project is located adjacent to SR 915 and Dell Road in Broad Top Township, Bedford County (Latitude: 40.1280; Longitude: -78.2455). Permit issued March 16, 2021.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E1583220-029. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA 17057, West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To place and maintain fill in a de minimis area of isolated PFO wetlands equal to 0.019 acre. The wetland fill is associated with the replacement of Bridge EB-704 carrying Bulltown Road (SR 0345) over the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Milepost 302.81. The project also includes 0.025 acre of temporary impacts to PFO wetlands.
This project is located along the Mainline of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at milepost 302.81 (Elverson, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 08` 27"; Longitude: -75° 48` 17") in West Nantmeal Township, Chester County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
ESCGP-3 # ESG295319002-01
Applicant Name Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc.
Contact Person Karl R. Kratzer
Address 120 Tredegar Street
City, State, Zip Richmond, VA 23219
County Potter County
Township(s) Allegany, Bingham, and Genesee
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) West Branch Genesee River (HQ-CWF)
Secondary: Genesee River (CWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG290820030-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Bradford County
Township(s) Franklin
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Towanda Creek (CWF, MF), S-140 UNT Towanda Creek (CWF-MF)
Secondary: Towanda Creek (TSF, MF), Towanda Creek (TSF-MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295721001-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Forks
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Yellow Run (CWF-MF, EV-MF)
Secondary: Little Loyalsock Creek (CWF-MF, EV-MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295821005-00
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Coporation
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna County
Township(s) Gibson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bell Creek (CWF-MF)
Secondary: Tunkhannock Creek (TSF-MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG295721002-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
County Sullivan County
Township(s) Colley
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT of North Branch Mehoopany Creek (CWF-MF);
Secondary: North Branch of Mehoopany Creek
(CWF-MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG290821014-00
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Adam Weightman
Address 30351 Route 6
City, State, Zip Wysox, PA 18854
County Bradford County
Township(s) Tuscarora
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Fargo Creek (CWF-MF), Tuscarora Creek (CWF-MF)
Secondary: Susquehanna River (WWF-MF), Susquehanna River (WWF-MF)
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Paarng Ogontz OMS 14A, 51-14050, 5350 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141, City of Philadelphia, 1700 Market Street, Suite 3110, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of SAFStor Real Estate Co., 5350 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Al's Quick Stop PA0022 Dunmore, Storage Tank ID # 35-01861, 1220 Wheeler Avenue, PA 18512, Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, First Floor, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of Dunne Manning Realty LP, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with gasoline. The Remedial Action Plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Site-Specific Standards.
Jewell's Service Station, Storage Tank ID # 48-05687, 251 East Central Avenue, East Bangor, PA 18013, East Bangor Borough, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Shirley and Larry Jewell, 101 Cowburn Road, Ulysses, PA 16948, has submitted a combined Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Site-Specific Standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Greg Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Top Star Middletown, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 22-18136, 2826 East Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057, Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. Synergy Environmental, Inc., 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of Mr. Joseph Stark, Top Star, Inc., 14 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Smith Brothers Garage, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 67-06114, 238 North Main Street, Shrewsbury, PA 17361, Shrewsbury Borough, Cumberland County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Mr. Daniel Smith, 238 North Main Street, Shrewsbury, PA 17361, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Site-Specific Standard.
Happy Cars, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 67-60529, 295 Route 15 South, Dillsburg, PA 17019, Carroll Township, Cumberland County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Happy Cars, Inc., 295 U.S. Route 15 South, Dillsburg, PA 17019, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Coen Market 1203, Storage Tank Facility ID # 32-01883, 4650 Route 422, Shelocta, PA 15774, Shelocta Borough, Indiana County. Letterle & Associates, 191 Howard Street, Suite 108, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Coen Markets, 1000 Philadelphia Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, methyl tert-butyl ether, cumene, naphthalene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
The DEP has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
The DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Middletown Twp Delaware Cnty, 23-16484, 27 N. Pennell Rd., Lima, PA 19037, Middletown Township, Delaware County. Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Middletown Township, 27 N. Pennell Rd., Lima, PA 19037, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded/leaded gasoline and diesel fuel. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the non-residential Statewide health and Site-specific standards and was approved by the Department on March 10, 2021.
Lukoil 69239, 46-26551, 2500 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield, PA 19440, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. Envirotrac Ltd., 602 S. Bethlehem Pike, Suite A2/A3, Ambler, PA 19002, on Behalf of Lukoil North America, LLC, 302 Harper Drive, Suite 303, Moorestown, NJ 08057, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of residential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by the DEP on March 12, 2021.
Phoenixville Shell, 15-00306, 508 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381, on behalf of 508 Bridge Street LP, 1055 Westlakes Dr., Suite 170, Berwyn, PA submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of residential Statewide health standards and was approved by the DEP on March 12, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Cynthia Stine, Licensed Professional Geologist.
Martin General Store # 207, Storage Tank Facility ID # 07-29344, 3218 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Blair County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Thomas G. Martin, Martin Oil, 528 North 1st Street, Bellwood, PA 16617 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The Remedial Action Plan was acceptable to meet the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by DEP on March 12, 2021.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
7 Eleven 40233, Storage Tank Facility ID # 10-32642, 19090 Perry Highway, Mars, PA 16046, Cranberry Township, Butler County. Groundwater & Environmental Consultants, Inc., 301 Commerce Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 on behalf of Evergreen Resources Management Operations, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with benzene, toluene, ethyl- benzene, naphthalene, cumene, total xylenes, and methyl tert-butyl ether. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the Site-Specific Standard and was approved by DEP on March 10, 2021.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717- 772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DRAFT STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR A FERC REGULATED PIPELINE PROJECT
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the 2021 FM120 Insertion Project
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
WQ0083221-001, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (Applicant), 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501, FM120 Insertion (Project), Cameron, Elk, and McKean Counties, Baltimore and Pittsburgh Corps Districts. The proposed project starts in Sergeant Township, McKean County (Latitude: 41.620550°; Longitude: -78.481666°) and ends in Shippen Township, Cameron County (Latitude: 41.458364°; Longitude: -78.388866°).
On January 19, 2021, Applicant requested a State water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, includes an approximately 12.5-mile-long, 6-inch FlexSteel pipeline insertion through an existing 1950's vintage bare steel 12-inch-diameter pipeline which will require approximately 33 bell holes along the pipeline for the installation, pull out, and cathodic protection on the couplings to transport natural gas from Sergeant Township, McKean County to Shippen Township, Cameron County. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 87.0 acres of earth disturbance, and the following proposed approximate impacts to streams, floodways, and wetlands:
McKean County: 50 linear feet of temporary impacts and 25 linear feet of permanent impacts to North Fork Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), 0.128 acre of temporary floodway impact and 0.0024 acre of permanent floodway impact; 3.0586 acres of temporary impacts to PEM wetlands and 0.0684 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
Elk County: 374 linear feet of temporary impacts and 33.5 linear feet of permanent impacts to Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), tributaries to Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), Little Clear Creek (EV), and tributaries to Clear Creek (EV); 0.884 acre of temporary floodway impact and 0.0179 acre of permanent floodway impact; 1.91 acres of temporary impacts to PEM Wetlands and 0.0316 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
Cameron County: 457 linear feet of temporary impacts and 113 linear feet of permanent impacts to West Creek (HQ-CWF), Tributaries to West Creek (HQ-CWF), Big Run (HQ-CWF), and tributaries to Big Run (HQ-CWF); 1.02 acres of temporary floodway impact and 0.007 acre of permanent of floodway impact; 0.97 acre of temporary impacts to PEM Wetlands and 0.0297 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
PADEP, by this notice, is proposing to issue a SWQC to National Fuel Gas Supply for the 2021 FM120 Insertion Project. PADEP is proposing to certify that construction, operation and maintenance of the 2021 FM120 Insertion Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP is proposing to further certify that the construction, operation and maintenance of the 2021 FM120 Insertion Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management), and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—At all times, Applicant shall properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance include adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals issued to ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Domenic Rocco, PE, Director, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Natural Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16512, 2021 FM120 Insertion Project Applicant is proposing the installation and maintenance of an approximately 12.5-mile-long, 6-inch FlexSteel pipeline insertion through an existing 1950's vintage bare steel 12-inch-diameter pipeline and appurtenant facilities in various municipalities within Cameron, Elk, and McKeen Counties for the purpose of transporting natural gas. The project consists of three Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits and one Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control Permit. Below are the Chapter 105 permit applications being reviewed by the Department.
GP111283221-002. The Cameron County portion of the project is located within Shippen Township, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. The proposed project starts at the Elk County Boundary off of temporary access road (TAR)-10 (Latitude: 41.500393o; Longitude: -78.420100o) and extending to an area off of TAR-15 Station 1177 Access (Latitude: 41.458364°; Longitude: -78.388866°).
The approximate proposed project impacts in Cameron County include: 457 linear feet of temporary impacts and 113 linear feet of permanent impacts to West Creek (HQ-CWF), Tributaries to West Creek (HQ-CWF), Big Run (HQ-CWF), and tributaries to Big Run (HQ-CWF); 1.02 acres of temporary floodway impact and 0.007 acre of permanent of floodway impact; 0.97 acre of temporary impacts to PEM Wetlands and 0.0297 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
GP112483221-002. The Elk County portion of the project is located within the City of Mary's and Jones Township, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh Districts. The proposed project starts at the McKean County Boundary (Latitude: 41.6012336o; Longitude: -78.477792o) and extending to the Cameron County Boundary (Latitude: 41.500393o; Longitude: -78.420100o).
The approximate proposed project impacts in Elk County include: 374 linear feet of temporary impacts and 33.5 linear feet of permanent impacts to Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), tributaries to Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), Little Clear Creek (EV), and tributaries to Clear Creek (EV); 0.884 acre of temporary floodway impact and 0.0179 acre of permanent floodway impact; 1.91 acres of temporary impacts to PEM Wetlands and 0.0316 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
GP114283221-002. The McKean County portion of the project is located within Sergeant Township, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. The proposed project starts along existing TAR-1A (Latitude: 41.620550°; Longitude: -78.481666°) and extends to the Elk County boundary (Latitude: 41.601231o; Longitude: -78.477733o)
The approximate proposed project impacts in McKean County include: 50 linear feet of temporary impacts and 25 linear feet of permanent impacts to North Fork Straight Creek (HQ-CWF), 0.128 acres of temporary floodway impact and 0.0024 acre of permanent floodway impact; 3.0586 acres of temporary impacts to PEM wetlands and 0.0684 acre of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402)
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMITpa.gov.
ESG830021001-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for 2021 FM120 Insertion Project. The project proposes approximately 87 acres of total disturbed area, of which approximately 8.2 acres are within McKean County, approximately 56.1 acres are within Elk County, and approximately 22.7 acres are within Cameron County.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is five acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address: Counties: DEP Office: ESG830021001-00 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation
1100 State Street
Erie, PA 16501Cameron County
Elk County
McKean CountyRegional Permit Coordination Office
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS, STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
ACTIVE AND ABANDONED MINE OPERATIONS
DISTRICT MINING OPERATIONS New Stanton District Mining Office, 131 Broadview Road, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672.
BID OPPORTUNITY
Act 181 Notification: S&K Energy Inc. PBF 63090104.1, Lounder Mine, Land Reclamation Project; Smith Township, Washington County. Acres 82.0.
The Lounder Mine site is one of the four S&K Energy abandoned mine sites that require reclamation and is located on private property. The DEP has executed a Consent to Right of Entry with all impacted landowners to allow access to their property to complete reclamation work. The work will follow the approved Lounder Mine Reclamation Plan that include, but not limited to: the complete backfilling and grading the affected area, spread topsoil, revegetation and tree planting according to the approved revegetation plan in the permit, repair and reestablish collection ditches, selective grading and revegetate the selective grading areas, repair erosion gullies, and properly dispose of piles of toxic materials. After site is backfilled, revegetated, stabilized and revegetation standards are met (approx. 1 year later), the winning bidder will return to the site and remove the eight (8) ponds, associated collection ditched and one (1) set of treatment ponds. This project issues on April 1, 2021, and bids will be opened on April 20, 2021. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the site on April 14, 2021; call for time and directions. Bid documents will be available after April 1, 2021 and at the pre-bid meeting. Bidders must obtain or have an active Coal Mining License in order to qualify for the final award as per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 86.189. Bid proposals shall be submitted to Jeffrey Parr, DEP, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672. For more information, call Jeffrey Parr 724.925.5542 or email jeparr@pa.gov.
Act 181 Notification: S&K Energy Inc. PBF 63130101.1, Whitmoyer Mine, Land Reclamation Project; Smith Township, Washington County. Acres 39.0.
The site is located on private property. The DEP has executed a Consent to Right of Entry with all impacted landowners to allow access to their property to complete reclamation work. The work will follow the approved Lounder Mine Reclamation Plan that include, but not limited to: the complete backfilling and grading the affected area, spread topsoil, revegetate and plant trees according to the approved revegetation plan found in the original mining permit, repair and reestablish collection ditches, selective grading and revegetate the selective grading areas, repair erosion gullies, properly dispose of piles of toxic materials. After site is backfilled, revegetated, stabilized and revegetation standards are met (approx. 1 year later), the winning bidder will return to the site and remove the eight (8) ponds, associated collection ditched and one (1) set of treatment ponds. This project issues on April 1, 2021, and bids will be opened on April 20, 2021. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the site on April 14, 2021; call for time and directions. Bid documents will be available after April 1, 2021 and at the pre-bid meeting. Bidders must obtain or have an active Coal Mining License in order to qualify for the final award as per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 86.189. Bid proposals shall be submitted to Jeffrey Parr, DEP, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672. For more information call Jeffrey Parr 724.925.5542 or email jeparr@pa.gov.
WATER PROGRAMS
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Little Trough Creek Subwatershed in Huntingdon County.
Central Office: Bureau of Clean Water, P.O. Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed ''TMDLs'' developed for a subwatershed of Little Trough Creek in Huntingdon County under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included stream segments impaired for aquatic life in the watershed. The impairments addressed by this document were identified as being caused by excessive siltation due to grazing related agriculture.
There currently are no state or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL document sets allowable loading of sediment in the Little Trough Creek Subwatershed. The ''TMDLs'' included allocations for nonpoint sources, reserves for current and future point sources, as well as margin of safety factors. Nonpoint source load allocations were made for cropland, hay/pasture land, and streambank source sectors present in the watershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL were primarily generated using a water quality analysis model (Model My Watershed) made available through the Stroud Water Research Center.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under annual average conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as annual averages) in the
Little Trough Creek SubwatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)
''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)
%
Reduction
Little Trough Creek Sediment 2,892,402 2,234,466 23 The following table shows the estimated current sediment loading within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under 99th percentile daily loading conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL''—Based Load Reductions (expressed as 99th percentile daily loading)
in the Little Trough Creek Subwatershed
Watershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)
''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)
%
Reduction
Little Trough Creek Sediment 50,469 45,085 11 The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/LittleTroughCreekTMDL.pdf.
Otherwise, copies of the proposed TMDL document or supporting information may be requested by emailing Michael Morris at michamorri@pa.gov.
Written/typed comments will be accepted at the above email address. Comment submissions must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice in the March 27, 2021 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written/typed comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL to EPA for approval. To ensure timely receipt of comments given the office closure and work from home order, please do not mail hard copies of comments. Rather please submit them by email at michamorri@pa.gov. If comments cannot be emailed, please call Michael Morris at 717.772.5670 to request another method of comment submission.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-475. Filed for public inspection March 26, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]
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