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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 16-561a

[46 Pa.B. 1656]
[Saturday, April 2, 2016]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.

 The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.

 Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.

 Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.

 Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.

 Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702

06-05069Z: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. (PO Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536) for the installation of formation (battery charging) systems controlled by mist eliminators and installation of battery finishing lines at their Lyon Station Plant in Richmond Township, Berks County. The potential increases in facility emissions as a result of the changes proposed are 5.93 tpy of VOC and 16.74 tpy of H2SO4. The facility is a Title V facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

36-05140F: Valley Proteins Inc. (693 Wide Hollow Road, East Earl, PA 17519) for the authorization to combust by-product oil (animal fat) in the facility's No. 3 boiler at the Terre Hill facility located in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. The Terre Hill facility is a major facility that is subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act, and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G. The expected annual emissions based on an allowable use of 2,175,000 gallons of by-product oil is 39.8 tons of NOx, 2.5 tons of SOx, 6.8 tons of PM10, 2.3 tons of CO, and 0.14 ton of VOCs. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed modification. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the source has been modified in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328

43-252A: Grove City College (100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127) for proposed construction of a new natural gas fired boiler rated at 21 mmbtus/hr; change the primary fuel on existing boilers to natural gas; elimination of fuel oil as a fuel for all boilers except Boiler 032 & 033; elimination of coal as a fuel for Boiler 032; making coal the backup fuel for Boiler 031; and upgrading the burners for the existing boilers for efficiency in Grove City Borough, Mercer County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.

 Plan approval No 43-252A is for the proposed construction of a new natural gas fired boiler rated at 21 mmbtus/hr; change the primary fuel on existing boilers to natural gas; elimination of fuel oil as a fuel for all boilers except Boiler 032 & 033; elimination of coal as a fuel for Boiler 032; making coal the backup fuel for Boiler 031; and upgrading the burners for the existing boilers for efficiency. The potential emissions for the boilers and miscellaneous natural gas combustion sources after the project will be 7.6 tpy for PM10, 5.83 tpy for PM2.5, 49.8 tpy for NOx, 27.36 tpy for SOx, 42.63 tpy for CO, and 3.24 tpy for VOC. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:

 • The following elective restriction from facility operating permit dated February 20, 2015, has been deleted:

  • The permittee shall not exceed the following for the boilers:

   • Coal usage of 5,850 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period.

   • Average Sulfur content in coal of 1.0% by weight based on a consecutive 12-month period.

   • #2 Fuel Oil usage of 210,000 gallons per year based on a consecutive 12-month period.

   • Natural gas usage of 650 mmcf/yr based on a consecutive 12-month period.

   • [The throughput limits are based on not exceeding the following emission factors:

   • 144*S = 144 * 0.5 = 72 lbs SOx per 1,000 gallons #2 Fuel Oil burned

   • 31*S = 31 * 0.9 = 27.9 lbs SOx per ton coal burned

   • If stack testing shows the permittee is exceeding these emission factors, the throughput limits will be revised using the stack test results.]

  • The permittee shall, at a minimum, obtain one of the following:

   • A fuel oil analysis of the btu value and sulfur content (% by weight), conducted on each shipment received.

   • Written certification from the fuel oil supplier, signed by a responsible official, which certifies the aforesaid fuel characteristics for each shipment delivered to the facility.

  • The permittee shall record the fuel characteristics, data source and analysis date of each coal and/or fuel oil shipment and shall maintain all of the testing results and/or certifications for at least five years from the testing or certification date.

  • The permittee shall compile and submit a semi-annual compliance certification report to the Department within thirty (30) days of the end of each semi-annual period for all coal and fuel oil shipments received during the preceding six (6) months. This report shall clearly identify all excursions and deviations of the defined fuel characteristics.

 • Source 031

  • Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22

  • The permittee shall perform a stack test for SOx & FPM within 6 to 12 months of the effective date of the facility operating permit. The permittee shall perform the stack test at rated capacity and when burning only coal.

  • The permittee shall maintain the following:

   • Operating log of steam flow (lbs/hr)

   • Natural gas usage (cf/hr)

   • Coal consumption (lbs/hr)

   • Coal analysis

  • The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.

  • For purposes of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, this boiler is considered an existing coal subcategory boiler and is subject to this subpart.

 • Source 032 & 033

  • Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22

  • The source shall burn gaseous fuels not combined with any solid fuels and burn liquid fuel only during periods of gas curtailment, gas supply interruption, startups, or periodic testing on liquid fuel. Periodic testing of liquid fuel shall not exceed a combined total of 48 hours during any calendar year.

  • Boilers 032 & 033 combined shall not exceed #2 Fuel Oil usage of 210,000 gallons per year based on a consecutive 12-month period.

  • The permittee shall conduct a tuneup of the boiler within 2 years of plan approval issuance and biennially thereafter.

  • The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.

  • For purposes of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, this boiler will be considered a gas-fired boiler and is not subject to this subpart and to any requirements in this subpart.

 • Source 032

  • The following conditions from facility operating permit dated February 20, 2015, have been deleted:

   • The permittee shall perform a stack test for SOx in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and US EPA Reference Method 8 or equivalent test procedure on this Boiler (Source 032) within 6 to 12 months prior to the expiration date of this permit.

   • The permittee shall perform the stack test at rated capacity and when burning only coal. The permittee shall report the results (as SO2) of this test in units consistent with the emission limitation (lb/mmbtu) and the emission factor used for compliance (lb SOx times %S per ton coal burned).

   • The permittee shall perform a stack test for Filterable Particulate in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and US EPA Reference Method 5 or equivalent. This test shall be performed within 6 to 12 months prior to the expiration date of the permit.

   • The permittee shall perform the stack test at rated capacity and when burning only coal. The permittee shall report the results of this test in units consistent with the emission limitation (lb/mmbtu).

   • Within 45 to 60 days prior to conducting the stack tests, a test procedure and a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples of SOx and PM emissions from the affected source shall be submitted to the Department.

   • At least two weeks prior to the test, the Department shall be informed of the date and time of the test.

   • Within 60 days after completion of the test, three copies of the complete test report, including all operating conditions, shall be submitted to the Department for approval.

   • If the results of a stack test, performed as required by this approval, exceed the level specified in any condition of this approval, the Permittee shall take appropriate corrective actions. Within 30 days of the Permittee receiving the stack test results, a written description of the corrective actions shall be submitted to the Department. The Permittee shall take appropriate action to minimize emissions from the affected facility while the corrective actions are being implemented. The Department shall notify the Permittee within 30 days, if the corrective actions taken are deficient. Within 30 days of receipt of the notice of deficiency, the Permittee shall submit a description of additional corrective actions to the Department. The Department reserves the authority to use enforcement activities to resolve noncompliant stack tests.

   • If the results of the required stack test exceed any limit defined in this operating permit, the test was not performed in accordance with the stack test protocol or the source and/or air cleaning device was not operated in accordance with the operating permit, then another stack test shall be performed to determine compliance. Within 120 days of the Permittee receiving the original stack test results, a retest shall be performed. The Department may extend the retesting deadline if the Permittee demonstrates, to the Department's satisfaction, that retesting within 120 days is not practicable. Failure of the second test to demonstrate compliance with the limits in the operating permit, not performing the test in accordance with the stack test protocol or not operating the source and/or air cleaning device in accordance with the operating permit may involve additional enforcement action.

  • The permittee shall maintain the following:

   • Operating log of steam flow (lbs/hr)

   • Natural gas usage (cf/hr)

   • Fuel oil usage (gal/hr)

 • Source 033

  • The permittee shall perform a stack test for SOx in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and US EPA Reference Method 8 or equivalent test procedure within 6 to 12 months prior to the expiration date of the facility operating permit with the source at rated capacity and burning only #2 Fuel Oil. If the boiler does not burn #2 Fuel Oil prior to the expiration date of the facility operating permit, the permittee shall conduct the test within 90 days of burning #2 Fuel Oil for greater than a combined total of 48 hours after expiration of the facility operating permit (June 30, 2017). The permittee shall report the results (as SO2) of this test in units consistent with the emission limitation (lb/mmbtu) and the emission factor used for compliance (lb SOx per 1,000 gallons #2 Fuel Oil burned).

 • Source 034

  • Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22

  • The source shall be capable of reducing NOx and CO emissions to or below:

   • NOx: 30 ppmdv @ 3% O2

   • CO: 300 ppmdv @ 3% O2

  • The source shall only burn natural gas as a fuel.

  • No later than 180 days after initial start-up, the permittee shall demonstrate compliance with the emission limitations for NOx and CO. The demonstration may include either of the following methods:

   • Performance stack testing in accordance with applicable provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 (relating to sampling and testing).

   • Portable analyzers approved by the Department.

   • Recent test data approved by the Department for identical boilers

  • The permittee shall maintain the following:

   • Operating log of steam flow (lbs/hr)

   • Natural gas usage (cf/hr)

  • Subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc

  • The permittee shall install and maintain the necessary meter(s) to determine and to record amount of fuel usage.

  • The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.

  • The permittee shall conduct a tuneup of the boiler within 2 years of plan approval issuance and biennially thereafter.

  • For purposes of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, this boiler is considered a gas-fired boiler and is not subject to this subpart and to any requirements in this subpart.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [43-252A] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.

 If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for state only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.

OPERATING PERMITS


Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790

Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507

48-00057: Steel Management Systems LLC/Upper Nazareth (3045 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064-8946). The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for metal coating and allied service manufacturing in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

 The sources consist of Liquid Building Shot Machine, Liquid Coating Line, and Custom Shot Machine. The sources are controlled by Baghouses. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.

54-00073: Ingenco Wholesale Power, LLC (811 Main Street, Suite 3500, Houston, Texas 77002). The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for electric power services in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.

 The sources consist of Eighteen (18) Engines. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702

36-05156: L&S Sweeteners, Inc. (388 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17540) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the facility's liquid and dry bulk receiving and transfer operations and gas (landfill)-to-energy plant located in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The actual emissions associated with the facility in the year 2014 were 111.4 tons of CO, 19.6 tons of NOx, 5.7 tons of PM10, 4.9 tons of SOx, 19.6 tons of VOCs, and 17.9 tons of Formaldehyde. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ; and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD.

Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648

08-00004: Rynone Manufacturing Corporation (P. O. Box 128, Sayre, PA 18840-0128) a Title V operating permit renewal for the Sayre Plant located in Sayre Borough, Bradford County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 1.65 TPY of CO; 1.98 TPY of NOx; 0.06 TPY of SOx; 1.46 TPY of PM/PM10; 49.70 TPY of VOCs; 51.60 TPY of total HAPs; and 2,619 TPY of CO2e. The facility's sources include four (4) vanity/countertop manufacturing lines for mixing, molding, casting and gel coating; various cleanup operations and miscellaneous combustions sources, which have the potential to emit major quantities of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) including styrene. The facility has the potential to emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM/PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions below the major emission thresholds. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, 64, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.

Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

Contact: Tom Joseph, Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336

TV-63-00550: (3100 Hill Road, South Park Township, PA 15129) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal to USA South Hills Landfill, Inc. for their facility located in Union Township, Washington County and South Park Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

 USA South Hills Landfill, a municipal solid waste landfill has been in operation since 1940s. Sources and the control devices at this facility include Landfill Gas Collection System, Paved and Unpaved Roads, Landfill Leachate Storage, Soil Processing (portable), Degreasing Operation, Landfill Fugitive emissions, Diesel Air Compressor, LFG Ground Flare (Enclosed Flare) and Water Spray.

 This facility has the potential emissions per year of the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 13.50 tons of carbon monoxide, 38.97 tons of nitrogen oxides, 38.97 tons of particulate matter, 8.59 tons of sulfur oxides, 14.22 tons of volatile organic compounds and 13.34 tons of HAPs. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60, 40 CFR Parts 63 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.

 A person may oppose the proposed Title V Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to nnaharr@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Title V Operating Permit (TV-63-00550) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.

 USA South Hills Landfill's Title V Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the USA South Hills Landfill's Title V Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.

 For additional information you may contact Noor Nahar at 412.442.5225.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920

23-0119F: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals, L.P. (SPMT) (2nd and Green Streets, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-0426) to increase the VOC emission limits for five (5) previously permitted internal floating roof storage tanks and the removal of two (2) internal floating roof storage tanks at an existing Title V facility in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. The project does not trigger applicability toward the federal PSD program or PADEP's NSR regulation. VOC emissions from this project will be fugitive and the potential emissions increase will be limited as follows: Source 132—7.25 tons; Source 188—6.75 tons; Source 190—5.40; Source 192—6.05 tons; and Source 221—1.47 ton for a total VOC increase of 19.33 tons. The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702

07-05039: Chicago Rivet & Machine Company (2728 Adams Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the metal fastener manufacturing facility in Tyrone Borough, Blair County. The facility had actual annual emissions in 2014 of about 2 tons of volatile organic compounds. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Sources Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations.

01-03026: Growmark FS, LLC (3150 Stoney Point Road, East Berlin, PA 17316) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their chemical fertilizer manufacturing facility in Latimore Township, Adams County. Annual potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.6 tons for nitrogen oxides (NOx), 1.5 ton for carbon monoxide (CO) and 10.1 tons for particulate matter (PM). The Operating Permit includes emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

36-03070: Mark Line Industries of PA (502 Alexander Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522-9652) to issue a renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for their mobile homes manufacturing facility located in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. Actual VOC emissions from the facility are estimated to be 2.5 tpy. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940

42-00216: Catalyst Energy Kane Stripping Plant (424 S. 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2380) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the natural gas stripping plant located in Wetmore Township, McKean County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include an inlet compressor (400 HP), storage tanks, an ethylene glycol dehydration unit with reboiler, and a refrigeration system. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts KKK and VV pertaining to Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants and Leak Detection and Repair. The facility processes less than 10 mmcf/day of natural gas. Actual NOx emissions from the facility for 2015 were approximately 2.5 TPY. Other criteria pollutants and HAPs were much less. In 2014, the facility reported emissions as follows: NOx—10.94 TPY; CO 1.99 TPY; PM10—0.22 TPY; SOx 0.003 TPY; VOC 3.55 TPY and, HAPs—less than 1.0 TPY. The conditions of the previous plan approval and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit.

43-00360: Cronimet Specialty Metals USA, Inc. (40 Council Avenue, Wheatland, PA 16161) for the issuance of a new State Only Operating Permit for their melting and foundry operations in the Borough of Wheatland, Mercer County. The primary emission sources at the facility include 2 Electric Induction Furnaces, a 1.5 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled shot dryer, shakeout operations, shot blasting, a Ball Mill, a Next Gen2 Mixer, and other natural gas combustion sources with ratings of less than 1 million Btus/hr. The facility is a natural minor. Estimated potential emissions for the facility are as follows: NOx, 1.3 tpy; SOx, 0.008 tpy; CO, 1.09 tpy; PM, 3.36 tpy; VOC, 0.07 tpy.

PLAN APPROVALS


Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790

Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507

 Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to The Hershey Company (6 Scotch Pine Drive, Hazle Twp., PA 18202) for their facility located in Hazle Typ., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00003A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.

 Plan Approval No. 40-00003A is for the addition of new inks and flavors along with additional solvents containing VOCs. VOC emissions form the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

 Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 40-00003A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.

COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS

 Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); 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); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution 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).

 The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.

 Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.

 Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.

 A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

 When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.

Coal Applications Received

California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100

30141302 and NPDES No. PA0236357. AMD Reclamation Inc. and Dana Mining Company of PA, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). To operate the Steele Shaft Water Treatment Facility in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit for mine drainage treatment facility and associated pipelines and boreholes, includes one new NPDES discharge point. Surface Acres Proposed 59.8. Receiving Stream: Dunkard Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on March 17, 2016. Application received June 18, 2015.

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

Permit No. 56100102 and NPDES Permit No. PA00263010, PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 448.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek and Wells Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Borough Water Authority. Application received: March 11, 2016.

Noncoal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:

Table 2

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

43060302. Doren, Inc, (2313 State Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157) Transfer of an existing large industrial minerals mine from Terra Resources, LLC in Jefferson Township, Mercer County, affecting 73.2 acres. Receiving streams: Lackawannock Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 11, 2016.

43100302. Doren, Inc, (2313 State Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157) Transfer of an existing large industrial minerals mine from Terra Resources, LLC in Jefferson Township, Mercer County, affecting 52.1 acres. Receiving streams: Lackawannock Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF; and unnamed tributary to Shenango River, classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 11, 2016.

37080303. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141) Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to add 4.0 acres in Plain Grove & Scott Townships, Lawrence County, affecting a total of 75.6 acres. Receiving streams: Taylor Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 14, 2016.

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200

6075SM3 and NPDES PA0069744. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. DBA Eastern Industries, Inc. (3724 Crescent Ct. West, Suite 200, Whitehall, PA 18052). Permit revision to add reclamation fill to a large noncoal mining permit in Union Township, Union County affecting 414.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Winfield Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: March 7, 2016.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118

Permit No. 54950301T. Schell Building & Landscaping Stone, Inc., (1403B State Road, Zion Grove, PA 17985), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Caln Building Stone Corporation in North Union, Beaver and Roaring Creek Townships, Schuylkill and Columbia Counties affecting 802.0 acres, receiving stream: Catawissa Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: March 7, 2016.

Permit No. 5176SM7T2. Natstone, LLC dba Rock Ridge Stone, (631 SR 1039, Montrose, PA 18801), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Rock Ridge Stone, Inc. in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 31.0 acres, receiving stream: Snake Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 7, 2016.

Permit No. 58110303T. Natstone, LLC dba Rock Ridge Stone, (631 SR 1039, Montrose, PA 18801), transfer of an existing quarry operation from Rock Ridge Stone, Inc. in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County affecting 102.87 acres, receiving stream: Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 7, 2016.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

 This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

 For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).

 The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity*
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

 Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.

 Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.

 In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.

 More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

 Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must 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 the relevant facts upon which it is based.

 The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900

NPDES No. PA0269506 (Mining permit no. 56140105), Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, for a new NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 41.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run, classified for the following use: Cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: October 6, 2015.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The treatment outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributaries to Tubs Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:

Outfall: 001 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

 The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Tubs Run:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
002 Y
003 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:

Outfalls: 002 and 003 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 7.0
Total Suspended Solids 0.5 ml/l
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

NPDES No. PA0259667 (GFCC No. 33-13-17). P. and N. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) New NPDES permit for a Government Financed Construction Contract in Clover & Rose Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 20.3 acres. Receiving streams: Rattlesnake Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Redbank Creek. Application received: February 11, 2016.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Rattlesnake Run:

Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N)
TB1 Y

 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-Day DailyInstant.
ParameterMinimumAverageMaximumMaximum
pH1 (S.U.)6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3 67
Manganese (mg/l) 2 45
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.750.750.75
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 357090
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits

Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191

NPDES No. PA0258997 (Permit No. 25100303). McDonald Sand & Gravel, Inc. (11425 Neiger Road, Girard, PA 16417) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Springfield Township, Erie County, affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: January 19, 2016.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.

 There is no discharge from this site.

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 office noted before an 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. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.

 Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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.

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

E38-196: Prayers Hospitality, LLC, 265 N. Hershey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 To place and maintain approximately 450 cubic yards of fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Quittapahilla Creek (TSF, MF) for the purpose of constructing a hotel and its associated parking lot. The project is located at the intersection of East Cumberland Street and North 16th Street (Latitude: 40° 21` 10.4"N; Longitude 76° 23` 8.5"W) in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.

E36-952: Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15275 in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a 40.0-foot long by 31.0-foot wide pre-stressed concrete box beam bridge having an underclearance of 5.83 feet over Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of improving traffic safety. The project is located at the intersection of Greenville Road and Poplar Street (Ephrata, PA Quadrangle; Latitude 40°14`29"N, Longitude 76°08`28"W) in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636

E12-190. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0120, Section 404 Stream Enclosure Replacement over an Unnamed Tributary to Sinnemahoning Creek in Driftwood Borough, Cameron County, ACOE Baltimore District (Driftwood, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 20` 22"; Longitude 78° 08` 05").

 PA DOT is proposing to resurface SR 0120 within the Borough of Driftwood in Cameron County. The project includes drainage improvements and the replacement of a stream enclosure along Chestnut Street. The applicant proposes to remove the stream enclosure, construct, operate and maintain a new stream enclosure. The existing 462 L.F. of 36 inch stream enclosure is located in an Unnamed Tributary to Sinnemahoning Creek. The existing enclosure will be replaced with 433 L.F. of 48 inch pipe and 67 L.F. of 60 inch pipe, for a total of 500 L.F. Although the proposed enclosure is approximately 40 L.F. longer, the inlet and outlet are located in approximately the same location. The proposed stream enclosure will include approximately 20 L.F. of R-7 Rip Rap outlet protection. The proposed stream enclosure has been designed for the 25 year storm and analyzed for the 100 year storm. PA DoT has prepared a risk assessment for the stream enclosure. The project will not impact any jurisdictional wetlands and does not require mitigation. The Unnamed Tributary to Sinnemahoning Creek is classified as an Exceptional Value Stream.

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745

E02-1727, Buckeye Partners, 5 TEK Park, 9999 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031, Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 The applicant is proposing to:

 1.) Operate and maintain an existing 335` x 36` 9" dock consisting of submerged barges along the right descending bank of Ohio River near mile marker 11;

 2.) Construct and maintain a 335 linear foot steel sheet pile bulkhead system in front of the aforementioned dock and to place and maintain fill as needed to restore the dock surface to its original grade;

 For the purpose of repairing and rehabilitating the existing dock, which is located on the Ohio River, near mile marker 11 (Quadrangle: Ambridge, Latitude: 40° 31` 41.7"; Longitude: -80° 10` 46.4") near the intersection of S.R. 51 and Thorn Street, in Moon Township, Allegheny County.

E30-245-A1, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 4820 Route 711; Bolivar, PA 15923, Whiteley Township, Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 The applicant is proposing to:

 Re-grade the stream banks, and to install and maintain stream bank toe rock stabilization along the stream banks, at multiple locations along an approximately 1,540` long reach of Whiteley Creek (TSF) and to install and maintain rock vane deflectors, within this same reach, for the purpose of improving fish habitat. In addition, to grade the floodplain along approximately 234 LF of an Unnamed Tributary of Whiteley Creek and excavate approximately 0.02 acre of wetland, to create a 0.21 acre wetland. The project is to compensate for impacts to aquatic resources that were approved under Permit E30-233. The project is located within State Game Land #223, approximately 0.6 mile east of the intersection of Kirby-Garards Fort Road and McCoy Road (Garards Fort, PA USGS Quadrangle, N: 11.0 inches; W: 9.3 inches; Latitude: 39°48`39"; Longitude: -80°3`54"), in Whiteley Township and Greene Township, Greene County.

E56-381, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.; Charleston, WV 25314, Addison Township and Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.

 The applicant is proposing to:

 The proposed project starts approximately 2.25 miles south of the US Route 40 bridge over the Youghiogheny River in Addison Township, Somerset County (Friendsville, MD, PA, WV Quadrangle N: 39°, 43`, 18"; W: -79°, 23`, 32") and ends approximately 0.7 mile southwest of the intersection of State Route 669 and Ash Hill Road in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County (Grantsville, MD, PA Quadrangle N: 39°, 43`, 22"; W: -79°, 10`, 18").

 In Somerset County, the project consists of the construction and maintenance of an approximately 425 LF temporary road crossing of wetland W74A (EV) and an approximately 480 LF temporary road crossing of wetland W72 (EV), Subbasin 19F; Zehner Run Watershed (HQ-CWF).

 In addition, the proposed project impacts in Somerset County also include a total of ten (10) pipeline crossings through the construction of a 0.65 mile long 2-inch lateral pipeline, the removal of nine (9) pipeline crossings, grouting of five (5) pipeline crossings, the removal of one (1) valve within a wetland, the removal of one (1) tap within a wetland, and the operation of maintenance of some segments of the existing line 138 within an existing Right-of-Way where service will be abandoned in Addison and Elk Lick Townships, which will be constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of General Permit No. 11 (GP-11) regarding maintenance of existing water obstructions and General Permit No. 8 (GP-8) regarding temporary road crossings. These structures and activities will cumulatively affect approximately 1,898 LF of watercourses (including Collier Run (WWF) and Zehner Run (HQ-CWF), and unnamed tributaries of Chub Run (WWF), Mill Run (WWF), Zehner Run (HQ-CWF), Big Shade Run (CWF), and Youghiogheny Lake (WWF)) and 0.89 acre of wetlands (including the aforementioned wetland).

 The aforementioned, proposed, project impacts in this permit application are associated with a larger, proposed, approximately 33 mile transmission pipeline service abandonment project, with portions extending into Somerset and Fayette Counties, in Pennsylvania. For more detailed information regarding the Chapter 105 permit application related to this proposed project, which is available in the DEP regional office, please contact the Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, Rita Coleman at 412-442-4149 to request a file review.

Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481

E25-776, VCG Properties, LLC, 926 West Erie Plaza Drive, Erie, PA 16505. West Erie Plaza Stream Enclosure, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Swanville, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 6`, 18.43"; W: -80°, 7`, 55.64").

 To construct and maintain an approximately 4 feet high, 12 feet wide, 282 feet long enclosure of West Branch Cascade Creek (WWF, MF) to provide parking for the West Erie Plaza at a point directly northwest of the West 12th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue intersection. The Applicant proposes to mitigate for the resource impacts by converting an approximately 30 feet by 680 feet area from paved parking lot to vegetated riparian zone adjacent to West Branch Cascade Creek immediately downstream of the proposed enclosure.

District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701

E5829-106: Dimock and Springville Townships, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275; Dimock and Springville Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate, and maintain:

 1) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 22 square feet (<0.01 acre) of floodway to an unnamed tributary to West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 41` 58", Longitude: -75° 57` 40"),

 2) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,184 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 00", Longitude: -75° 57` 10"),

 3) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 3,367 square feet (0.08 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 01", Longitude: -75° 57` 07"),

 4) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 71 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 06", Longitude: -75° 56` 58"),

 5) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 887 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 09", Longitude: -75° 56` 50"),

 6) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,735 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 11", Longitude: -75° 56` 49"),

 7) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 6,317 square feet (0.15 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and permanently impacting 725 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 12", Longitude: -75° 56` 48"),

 8) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 5,219 square feet (0.12 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 13", Longitude: -75° 56` 47"),

 9) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 13,127 square feet (0.30 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM), temporarily impacting 1,002 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine scrub shrub wetland (PSS), and permanently impacting 3,611 square feet (0.08 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 18", Longitude: -75° 56` 46"),

 10) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 54 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 21", Longitude: -75° 56` 45"),

 11) a temporary bridge crossing impacting 26 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 30", Longitude: -75° 56` 44"),

 12) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 53 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 30", Longitude: -75° 56` 46"),

 13) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 638 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 31", Longitude: -75° 56` 46"),

 14) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,965 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 32", Longitude: -75° 56` 47"),

 15) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,232 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 48", Longitude: -75° 56` 48"),

 16) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,456 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 53", Longitude: -75° 56` 46"),

 17) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 53 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 55", Longitude: -75° 56` 26"),

 18) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 213 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and permanently impacting 457 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 55", Longitude: -75° 56` 24"),

 19) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 852 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and permanently impacting 372 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 55", Longitude: -75° 56` 23"),

 20) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing permanently impacting 719 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 54", Longitude: -75° 56` 20"),

 21) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 54 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 57", Longitude: -75° 56` 12"),

 22) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 54 linear feet of an White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 57", Longitude: -75° 56` 12"),

 23) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,126 square feet (0.10 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 57", Longitude: -75° 56` 11"),

 24) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 5,166 square feet (0.12 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 48", Longitude: -75° 55` 30"),

 25) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 18,534 square feet (0.43 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 49", Longitude: -75° 55` 26"),

 26) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,421 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 49", Longitude: -75° 55` 22"),

 27) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,177 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 50", Longitude: -75° 55` 18"),

 28) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Thomas Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 49", Longitude: -75° 55` 20"),

 29) a 12 inch diameter permanent steel natural gas gathering pipelines and a temporary bridge crossing impacting 93 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Thomas Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 49", Longitude: -75° 55` 17").

 The project consists of approximately 3.52 miles (18,597 feet) of single 12" steel natural gas gathering pipeline located in Dimock and Springville Townships, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The project will result in 509 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts, 68,432 square feet (1.57 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, 1,002 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts, and 8,068 square feet (0.19 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of providing safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460

D18-037EA. Matthew R. Beaver, Chief, Division of Operations and Recreation, Bureau of Forestry, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 8552, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8522, Greene Township, Clinton County, USACOE Baltimore District.

 Project proposes to remove the Long Run Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 150 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of habitat enhancement structures in the stream channel throughout the former reservoir and dam location. The project is located across Long Run (HQ-CWF, MF) (Loganton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0648; Longitude: -77.3551).

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