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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation Name and Address County Total Acres Animal Equivalent Units Animal Type Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Matthew Horning
3370 Forest Hill Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Union County 34.6 240.0 Poultry White Laying Hens HQ New Jay Smoker Turkey Operation
301 Glen Run Road
Atglen, PA 19301Chester County 145.5 414.25 Turkey NA New Glenn and Travis Kline
Y Run Farm LLC
3252 Leona Road
Troy, PA 16947Bradford County 221.4 9.78 Dairy
CattleNA Renewal Yippe Farms! Arlin Benner
880 Pinkerton Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552Lancaster County 702.3 1,349.25 Dairy
BeefNA Renewal Robert and Michael Shearer
806 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552Lancaster County 270 702.19 Swine
BeefNA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Central Office: Safe Drinking Water Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-4477.
Contact: Jacob Fogarty, Env Eng.
Application No. 9996633, Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Primo Waters Address 3866 Shader Road
Orlando, FL 32808Municipality Orlando County Orange County Responsible Official Louis Vittoio
3866 Shader Rd
Orlando, FL 32808Application Received December 27, 2023 Description Primo Water out of state bottled water application to sell bottled water in Pennsylvania Application No. 9996634, Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Premium Waters Address 159 S Stark Hwy
Weare, NH 03281Municipality Weare County Hillsborough County Responsible Official Nicki Ovens
159 S. Stark Hwy.
Weare, NH 03281Application Received January 24, 2024 Description Primo Water is applying for an out of state bottled water permit to sell water in the state of PA for their bottling facility in Douglas, Georgia. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Lorrie Fritz, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3048.
Application No. 6424501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Joan Buehl
Lake Wallenpaupack
Sandy ShoreAddress 99 Lakeside Road
Lakeville, PA 18438Municipality Paupack Township County Wayne County Responsible Official Joan Buehl
Lake Wallenpaupack
Sandy Shore
99 Lakeside Road
Lakeville, PA 18438Consulting Engineer Brian Donoghue, P.E.
Claymore Environmental LLC
650 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444Application Received January 18, 2024 Description Applicant proposes to install greensand filtration at two wells to remove manganese. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Joseph Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4931.
Application No. 0523506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Bedford Township Municipal Authority Address 1007 Shed Road
Suite 102
Bedford, PA 15522Municipality Bedford Township County Bedford County Responsible Official Eric Zembower
1007 Shed Road
Suite 102
Bedford, PA 15522Consulting Engineer Timothy A. Cooper, P.E.
1731 North Juniata Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received January 22, 2024 Description This application proposes the development of a new groundwater source, construction of a water line extension, and installation of treatment (general corrosion control and pH adjustment). Application No. 3623552, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Quarryville Borough Authority Address 300 Saint Catherine Street Quarryville, PA 17566 Municipality East Drumore Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official William Lamparter
300 Saint Catherine Street
Quarryville, PA 17566Consulting Engineer Jenna Bishop, P.E.
108 West Airport Road
Lititz, PA 17543Application Received January 4, 2024 Description This application proposes modifications to the disinfection treatment unit(s) and to the pump station(s). Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@ pa.gov.
Application No. 0221542-A1, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Address Penn Liberty Plaza 1
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Municipality City of Pittsburgh County Allegheny County Responsible Official William J. Pickering
Chief Executive Officer
Penn Liberty Plaza 1
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Application Received October 4, 2023 Description Resubmission of an application pertaining to the Aspinwall Pump Station Improvements project, Clearwell Emergency Bypass Response project, and the Bruecken Pump Station Improvements project.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Sensinger BRA 4H on the Sensinger BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 867795, 13278 Southside Road, Monroeton, PA 18832, Franklin Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, PO Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns site soil contaminated with production water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on December 29, 2023. Application received: January 3, 2024.
Grippo 24HC on the Grippo BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 865160 and 865952, 392 May Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Terry Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, PO Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns site soil contaminated with production water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on December 29, 2023. Application received: January 16, 2024.
Former Williamsport Foundry, Primary Facility ID # 872072, 164 Maynard Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. McKee Environmental, Inc., 86 Quartz Drive, Bellefonte, PA 168223 on behalf of HFL Corporation I PDG, LLC, 120 West Cherry Lane, State College, PA 16803, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of groundwater contaminated with TCE. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Williamsport Sun-Gazette on January 8, 2024. Application received: January 18, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Beltrami/Hazleton Brick Property, Primary Facility ID # 872132, Routes 424 and 309, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. LaBella Associates, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512 on behalf of SR 424, LLC, 100 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with volatile organic compounds from historic site operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Standard Speaker on January 18, 2024. Application received: January 19, 2024.
34 Buck Maple Lane, Primary Facility ID # 864494, 34 Buck Maple Lane, Blakeslee, PA 18610, Buck Township, Luzerne County. Crawford Environmental Services, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 on behalf of Furino Fuels, Inc., 116 MTCA Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Pocono Record on November 1, 2023. Application received: January 19, 2024.
Lehigh Valley International Airport Cargo Ramp, Primary Facility ID # 871037, 921 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. JMT Environmental Technolgies, 710 Uhler Road, Easton, PA 18040 on behalf of Worldwide Flight Services, 2202 Hangar Road, Allentown, PA 18109, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of gasoline. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on December 6, 2023. Application received: January 23, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, Primary Facility ID # 622602, 1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. WSP USA, Inc., One Penn Plaza, 250 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10119 on behalf of ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, 1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate groundwater contaminated with Spent Pickling Liquor. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on December 8, 2023. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Former Graybill Property, Primary Facility ID # 623230, 200 North Broad Street, York, PA 17401, City of York, York County. GeoServices, Ltd., 1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on behalf of Redevelopment Authority of the City of York, 101 South George Street, York, PA 17401, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil & groundwater contaminated with VOCs & Metals. The site will be remediated to the Statewide Health & Site-Specific Standards. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in York Daily Record on November 27, 2023. Application received: December 27, 2023.
Former Graybill Property, Primary Facility ID # 623230, 200 North Broad Street, York, PA 17401, City of York, York County. GeoServices, Ltd., 1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on behalf of Statewide Partners, LLC, 3405 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with VOCs & Metals. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health and site-specific standards. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in York Daily Record on November 27, 2023. Application received: December 27, 2023.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. § § 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570 327-3740.
WMGR081NC004. eLoop, LLC, 1 Wesco Lane, Export, PA 15632, College Township, Centre County. Renewal application for the eLoop electronics recycling facility. Application received: December 15, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
WMGR123NC047, RES Water—Avis, LLC dba RES Water Canton, 1373 Washington Pike, Suite 100, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Canton Township, Bradford County. Determination of Applicability to store reuse water for the oil & gas industry. All water will be recycled into the field for beneficial reuse. Application received: December 12, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
101679. Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site Holdings, Inc., P.O. Box 335, St. Clair, PA 17970, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of a construction and demolition waste landfill. Application received: January 25, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: January 29, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
U.S. Bulk Transport, Inc., 205 Pennbriar Drive, Erie, PA 16509. License No. PA-AH 0408. Accepted: December 27, 2023.
Interstate Chemical Company, Inc., 2797 Freeland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148. License No. PA-AH 0689. Accepted: January 22, 2024.
Best Dedicated, LLC, 829 Graves Street, Kernersville, NC 27284. License No. PA-AH 0886. Accepted: January 23, 2024.
AGD Contracting Corp, 52 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751. License No. PA-AH 0916. Accepted: December 20, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Maverick Medical Waste Services, LLC, 12 E. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, NJ 07006. License No. PA-HC 0274. Accepted: January 23, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP'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 DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals 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 DEP'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.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00010G: Andritz, Inc., 35 Sherman Street, Muncy, PA 17756, Muncy Creek Township and Borough of Muncy, Lycoming County. Application received: August 18, 2023. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for revisions of Synthetic Minor Operating Permit to address several changes at the Andritz Muncy Foundry facility. Specifically, Andritz, Inc. requests material throughput increase up to 14,000 tons of product a year and the operation time to a maximum of 8,760 hours per year for an existing Plate Molding operation (ID P139) as well as for a Floor Molding operation (ID P142) and limiting the operating hours to 4,380 on the existing General Casting Operation (ID P144) to minimize the potential to emit from this source and eliminate stack testing requirements. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Andritz, Inc. indicates that the previously listed changes requested 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 this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. Despite the previously mentioned increase in throughput and operating hours, the potential particulate matter (PM including PM10) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (including hazardous air pollutants) for P139 remained the same as Andritz proposed a limit on airflow of the existing control device and kept the same emission factor for VOCs at the current limit specified in their permit. The total PM and VOCs from ID P139 will remain at 21.0 tons and 38.20 tons per year, respectively. Similarly, the potential PM and VOCs (including hazardous air pollutants) for ID P142 remained the same as Andritz kept the same emission factor for PM and VOCs as permitted in the current permit. The potential PM and VOCs from ID P142 will be 8.49 tons and 25.76 tons per year, respectively. Andritz is required to conduct a stack test by December 31, 2024 to verify particulate matter emissions at the facility. The facility is a State Only facility. If 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 41-00010G, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.411. 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 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00016: Lehigh University, 681 Taylor St., Bethlehem, PA 18015, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. Application received: January 25, 2024. The Department intends to issue a Minor Modification for Lehigh University's Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The Minor Modification is for the conversion of six boilers at the Bethlehem Campus from combusting natural gas/No. 6 fuel oil to natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed permit contains all 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 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05142B: Johnson Controls, Inc., 100 JCI Way, York, PA 17406, East Manchester Township, York County. Application received: November 20, 2023. For the installation of a spray coating booth and fin press. The Plan Approval will authorize to install a spray coating booth controlled by a fabric filter and by using compliant coatings and application methods, the facility will also install one fin press. Actual emissions will increase by 2.97 tpy VOC and less than 1 tpy PM-10 and HAP. Potential emissions will not change as a result of facility wide emission limits. The facility is a State-Only 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.
67-03143E: The ESAB Group, Inc., 1500 Karen Lane, Hanover, PA 17331, Penn Township, York County. Application received: October 10, 2023. For the replacement of five baghouses at its welding and cutting products facility. PM emissions from various operations at the facility will be controlled by the baghouses. PTE for 8,760-hr operation of the baghouses is 4.58 tpy PM-10. Facility wide PTE under the current operating permit is 18.15 tpy PM-10, 26.24 tpy CO, 31.80 tpy NOx, 2.40 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy of SOx and HAPs. 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 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.
01-03039B: Agricultural Commodities, Inc., 2224 Oxford Road, New Oxford, PA 17350, Tyrone Township, Adams County. Application received: June 29, 2022. For the construction of a new flour mill, storage bin, and grain dryer at the existing facility. The facility includes flour milling, a soybean oil mill, and ancillary operations including grain drying, truck loading/unloading, grain handling, and grain/product storage. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at: 3.17 tpy CO; 17.46 tpy NOx; 43.26 tpy PM-10; 26.77 tpy PM-2.5; and less than 1 tpy of SOx, VOC, and HAPs. The facility is a State Only facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DD—Standards of Performance for Grain Elevators, and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the applicant will subsequently apply for an Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03051B: Buse Funeral Home, 9066 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028, East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. Application received: October 25, 2023. For the installation and operation of a Matthews Environmental Solutions Model IE43-PPI (Power Pak I) human crematory at their Grantville funeral home. The emissions from the unit are expected to be 0.66 tpy PM, 0.50 tpy NOx, 0.41 tpy CO, 0.30 tpy SOx, and 0.04 tpy VOC (TOC/VOC-methane). The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination source 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-63-00631B: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25314, Donegal Township, Washington County. Application received: October 3, 2022.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46, the Department intends to issue Air Quality plan approval to authorize construction and temporary operation of a natural gas triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration unit (dehydrator) and associated equipment at the Donegal Compressor Station owned and operated by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC in Donegal Township, Washington County (40.11167, -80.46167). The proposed TEG dehydrator has design natural gas capacity of approximately 205 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) and will be equipped with a 2.28 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired reboiler, three-phase flash separator, and a 4.0 MMBtu/hr enclosed flare. Sources to be constructed and operated ancillary to the project include a 10,000-gallon pipeline fluids storage tank and a 4,500-gallon TEG storage tank.
Best Available Technology (BAT) for the proposed sources and controls includes the installation of: a low-NOx reboiler burner; a dehydrator three-phase flash separator with off-gas recirculated for use as stripping gas in the dehydrator; an enclosed flare with greater than 98% manufacturer guaranteed destruction efficiency for VOC, HAPs, and methane a liquid immersed dehydrator effluent superheater to prevent liquids from entering the flare; and the use of instrument air-actuated pneumatic devices.
Total potential to emit (PTE) for the project was conservatively estimated using appropriate emissions factors, manufacturer's guarantees, and generally accepted emissions estimation methods, and will not exceed 2.0 tons per year (tpy) NOx, 7.0 tpy CO, 14.0 tons VOC, 1.0 tpy PM10 1.0 tpy PM2.5, and 1.5 tpy of total HAPs. The proposed project is subject to and has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code and 40 CFR Part 60 and includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The project does not trigger the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 related to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR), or 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 Subchapter G related to Title V Operating Permits. A portion of the proposed equipment will be subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart A—General Provisions and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOb—Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After December 6, 2022.
The plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project 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 schedule an appointment to review the Air Quality plan approval application or proposed Air Quality plan approval, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum or the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412.442.4000. Persons may also schedule a file review through the Department's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
A person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Devin P. Tomko, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; written comments may also be submitted via email to dtomko@pa.gov or via fax to 412-442-4194. Each set of written comments or protest must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments or protest, identification of the proposed plan approval (PA-63-00631B) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business thirty (30) days after the date of this publication. A protest to the proposed action shall be filed with the Department within thirty (30) days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 (relating to public notice).
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, determines that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the source is located and the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri L. Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or via email to shguerrier@pa.gov.
PA-65-00891E: Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, Building 102, Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15697, Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: December 30, 2023. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval PA-65-00891E for the existing polyisocyanurate foam board insulation production at the Youngwood Plant owned and operated by Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County to incorporate Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) III requirements. Potential emissions from the sources covered under this plan approval for volatile organic compounds are 54.37 tons per year and therefore subject to RACT III requirements. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules including emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a Title V Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the aforementioned facility. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT III approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008, and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. The proposed amendments to the RACT III determination will be incorporated into PA-65-00891E for the facility. The relevant RACT III requirements will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT III determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal. The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT III determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision: Source ID Source Name VOC RACT III Citation 110 Saws (9) Presumptive (VOC PTE is <2.7 tpy); Maintain and operate the source in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices. 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(c)(2) 111 Misc. Combustion Sources (37) Exempt from RACT III because potential VOC emissions are <1.0 tpy 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(c) 201 Panel Production Presumptive (VOC PTE is <2.7 tpy); Maintain and operate the source in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices. 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(c)(2) 202 Warehouse VOC Fugitives Alternative; Case-by-Case RACT analysis required because the source is not subject to a presumptive VOC emissions limitation or requirement under § 129.112; potential VOC emissions are >2.7 tpy. An alternative analysis was not previously approved for the source. The analysis is detailed in the review memo dated January 25, 2024. 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (d) 203 Storage Tank Fugitives Exempt from RACT III because potential VOC emissions are <1.0 tpy 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(c) 204 Blowing Agent Recirc Loop Components Exempt from RACT III because potential VOC emissions are <1.0 tpy 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(c) Inkjet Printers Exempt from RACT III because potential VOC emissions are <1.0 tpy, 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(c) Parts Cleaning Oven Exempt from RACT III because potential VOC emissions are <1.0 tpy 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(c) C02 Regen Thermal Oxidizer Exempt from RACT III because this source did not commence operation on or before August 3, 2018. Therefore, it does not meet the applicability criteria of 25 Pa. Code § 129.111 and no RACT III requirements apply. 25 Pa. Code § 129.111(a) Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on March 19, 2024, from 9:30—10:00 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be March 12, 2024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SouthwestRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/RACT-III.aspx. We ask that you contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information may submit the information to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A 30-day comment period from February 10, 2024 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 RACT III Plan Approval including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the RACT III Plan. All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
54-00009, Omnova North America Inc., Auburn Plant FKA Reneer Films, 95 Hickory Drive, Auburn, PA 17922-9625, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: December 22, 2022. 54-00009: Omnova North America Inc., Auburn Plant FKA Reneer Films (95 Hickory Drive, Auburn, PA 17922-9625). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the manufacturing of Unsupported Plastics, Film and Sheet facility located in West Brunswick 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 main sources at this facility consist of boilers, hot oil furnace, printers, calender lines, embossers, presses, storage tanks, and emergency generators. The sources are controlled by a thermal incinerator. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) II. Omnova North America Inc., Auburn Plant FKA Reneer Films Facility qualifies as a major source of VOC emissions because facility-wide potential VOC emissions are above the RACT II major source threshold (i.e., 50 tons per year). As a result, the VOC-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT II rule. The VOC emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 112, Ink Mix Room, Source ID # 119, Emergency Generators, Source ID # 120, Water Pump # 8, and Source ID # 123, 1.5 MW Cogeneration System. The Presumptive RACT II requirements are included in the TV operating permit. 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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
25-01008, McInnes Rolled Rings, 1533 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16511-1747, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: December 27, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the iron and steel forging facility. The facility's primary emission sources include the 21 process furnaces used to heat metal parts for the forging or heat-treating operations, two quench tank heaters, the 1200-ton press controlled by a baghouse, a parts washer, and an emergency generator. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 60.12 TPY NOx, 50.42 TPY CO, 5.42 TPY VOC, 8.32 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.36 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
07-03034, Alpha Assembly Solutions, 4100 6th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602, City of Altoona, Blair County. Application received: October 19, 2023. For the operation of a secondary lead smelting and reclamation facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 10.04 tpy PM, 9.64 tpy HF, 1.00 tpy Lead, 23.52 tpy CO, 28 tpy NOx, 0.17 tpy SOx, and 1.54 tpy VOCs. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
21-05052, Valk Manufacturing Company, 66 East Main Street, New Kingstown, PA 17072, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Application received: April 18, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the plow and blade manufacturing facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2022 year are estimated at 5.80 tpy of VOCs and 0.58 tpy of HAPs. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes, 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories.
28-03022, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Guilford Township, Franklin County. Application received: November 15, 2023. For the operation of Mt. Cydonia Sand Plant # 1. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 7.05 tpy PM-10. 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 for Federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
21-05037, Union Quarries, Inc., 102 Bonnybrook Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Application received: February 17, 2023. For the operation of a limestone crushing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 90.33 tpy PM-10 and 10.48 tpy PM-2.5. 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.
21-05069, York Materials Group, LLC, 102 Bonnybrook Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013, South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Application received: February 22, 2023. For the operation of a hot mix asphalt plant. This is for an initial state-only permit. Air emissions from the facility at permitted production limits are estimated at: 3.58 tpy PM-10; 3.38 PM-2.5; 4.52 tpy NOx; 14.99 tpy CO; 8.59 tpy VOC; 1.01 tpy HAPs; and less than 1 tpy SO2. 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.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03101, Wenger Feeds, LLC/Hempfield Mill, 3579 Hempfield Rd., Lancaster, PA 17022, West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: August 14, 2023. For operation of an animal feed mill. The facility potential emissions are 4.74 tons of CO, 5.65 tons of NOx, 33.09 tons of PM, 0.03 ton of SOx, 0.31 ton of VOC, and 0.10 ton of HAPs. 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 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing.
06-05083, Williams Metal Finishing Inc., 870 Commerce Street, Reading, PA 19608, Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County. Application received: October 23, 2023. To issue a State-only Operating Permit Renewal for the metal polishing and vapor degreasing operations. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.6 tpy of PM10 and 2.1 tpy of VOC. 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00121, Delaware Valley Custom Marble, Inc., 4 Briar Dr, West Grove, PA 19390, Penn Township, Chester County. Application received: October 17, 2023. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a cast polymer manufacturing facility is being renewed. The facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). The facility-wide potential to emit HAP emissions is less than 10 tons any single HAP (styrene) per year after taking a facility-wide material throughput restriction. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
CORRECTION—previously published on February 3, 2024.
65-00623, Westinghouse Air Brake Tech. Corp, 269 Donahoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: July 18, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to the Westinghouse Air Brake Tech. Corp. to authorize the production of rubber products for railroad applications. The facility is located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. The operation process at this facility include a urethane spray booth controlled by particulate filters, a mixing area controlled by two dust collectors, a few natural gas-fired heating sources, and one small rubber grinder. Facility-wide potential emissions are projected to be 9.16 TPY VOC, 4.50 TPY NOx, 3.78 TPY CO, 3.10 TPY HAP, 0.34 TPY PM-10, and 0.03 TPY SOx. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. A person may oppose the proposed State Only 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. 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 State Only Operating Permit (65-00623) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS 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).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to 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 of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain 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.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3 .5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 17031301. NPDES No. PA0235571. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Burnside Township, Montgomery Township and Cherry Tree Borough, Clearfield and Indiana Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to revise Exhibit 9.1 to as-built conditions, increase bond liability amount, move discharge location of outfall 001, and add an additional underground entry. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: WBSR-WWF. Application received: November 22, 2023. Accepted: January 18, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 63091301. NPDES No. PA0236004. Tunnel Ridge, LLC, 184 Schoolhouse Lane, Valley Grove, WV 26060, Donegal, West Finley and East Finley Townships, Washington County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for development only, affecting 1,520.30 proposed underground acres and 1,520.30 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Application received: November 30, 2023. Accepted: January 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 63981301. NPDES No. PA0215171. Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, West Finley Township, Washington County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 27, 2023. Accepted: January 23, 2024.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56890101. Croner, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 163.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 23, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54830207. Blaschak Anthracite Corp., P.O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation affecting 119.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: January 10, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54100201. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant affecting 86.5 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: January 17, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54830107. Selkirk Enterprises, LLC, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Reilly and Branch Townships, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 2,063.8 acres. Receiving streams: West Branch Schuylkill River, Schaefer Creek and Muddy Branch, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 25, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 6875SM3. NPDES No. PA0612383. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16802, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. NPDES renewal for a limestone quarry affecting 114.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Honey Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: January 16, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 06820601. NPDES Permit No. PA0612791. Southern Berks Land Co., LP, 200 Bethlehem Drive, Suite 100, Morgantown, PA 19543, New Morgan Borough, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 93.2 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to East Branch Conestoga River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 18, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 13930301. PA0595829. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 14.9 acres. Receiving stream: Stony Creek, classified for the following use: EV. Application received: January 18, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 8275SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0594601. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 115.0 acres. Receiving stream: Bachmans Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 22, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 (DEP) 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:
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (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 must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. 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 § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP 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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225045. Mining Permit No. 64112501. Robert A. Coleman, P.O. Box 3, Susquehanna, PA 18630, Scott Township, Wayne County. Renew an NPDES Permit affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: Sherman Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. The operation does not discharge to waters of the Commonwealth. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: July 10, 2023.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224316. Mining Permit No. 49030301. Meckley's Limestone Products, Inc., P.O. Box 503, Herndon, PA 17830, Lower Mahanoy and Jordan Townships, Northumberland County. Application received: October 16, 2023.
Renew NPDES Permit affecting 178.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed East and West tributaries to Fiddler's Run, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed East and West tributaries to Fiddler's Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Pit Water 3.8 MGD 00E Existing Stormwater Precipitation Dependent 00M Existing Stormwater Precipitation Dependent 222 Existing Stormwater No Discharge The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are as follows:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 3.8 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report Monthly Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor And Report Monthly Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Annually iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed effluent limits are as follows:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: 00E and 00M
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed effluent limits are as follows:
The following limits apply to discharges from the following outfall: 222
Parameter (unit) Minimum Instant Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (GPM) Annually Report Any Discharge NPDES Permit No. PA0595454. Mining Permit No. 58910301. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., 3430 SR 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: July 12, 2023.
Renew NPDES Permit affecting 204 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Middle Branch of Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Middle Branch of Wyalusing Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Dependent
The proposed effluent limits are as follows: The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfall:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595683. Mining Permit No. 7373SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Application received: October 26, 2023.
Renew NPDES Permit affecting 11.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stony Creek, classified for the following use: EV-MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Stony Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit)
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
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 of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above 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 DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101,
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E6583223-018. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA 17057, Penn Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 28, 2023.
To fill 0.46 acre of isolated, PEM wetlands (WL1, WL2, WL3, WL4, WL6, WL7) within the Brush Creek Watershed for the purpose of constructing a new Harrison City Maintenance Facility for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The project is located Nike Site Road, Harrison City, PA (Irwin, PA Quadrangle) in Penn Township, Westmoreland County. Latitude: 40.365996°, Longitude: -79.682017°.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jay Maneval, Water Pollution Biologist 2, 570-327-3765.
E4104224-001. PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources—Bureau of Forestry—Loyalsock Forest District, 6735 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614, McNett Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 17, 2024.
To construct a new driveway into Camp Harbo (Forest Camp Lease Number 20-C-246) located at 7475 Masten Road, Trout Run, PA 17771. The construction will permanently impact 1,362 square feet (0.03 acre) of Palustrine Emergent Wetland Latitude: 40° 30` 37.50", Longitude: -76° 49` 12.50".
Contact: Peter Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E5904224-001. FirstEnergy Service Company, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, Deerfield Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 17, 2024.
The Deerfield Transformer Pad Project will include one FEMA mapped floodplain crossing. The crossings are considered permanent, as the transformer pad and electric distribution line will be in place permanently. The Cowanesque River has a Designated Use classification of Warm Water Fishes (WWF) and Migratory Fishes (MF). Latitude: 41° 57` 12.3", Longitude: -77° 25` 3.3".
E1904224-001. South Centre Township, 6260 4th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, South Centre Township, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 16, 2024.
Temporary Fill site for Township sewer project located along West Branch Susquehanna River (MF). Latitude: 41° 01` 39", Longitude: -76° 19` 53".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002124-001. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Jackson Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 8, 2024.
To remove an existing stream crossing and to construct and maintain a 38.55` wide pre-cast reinforced concrete box culvert with an 8.5` normal clear span and a 3.5` minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The proposed stream crossing will carry SR 1005 across a tributary to Browns Creek (CWF, MF). The project is located along SR 1005 Section 371 approximately 0.1-mile northwest of the SR 1005/1012 intersection (Kingston, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.285790°, Longitude: -75.963839°) in Jackson Township, Luzerne County
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006223-005. Old Dominion Freight Lines, 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC 27360, Lancaster Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 23, 2023.
The applicant proposes to construct a shipping distribution facility, utility lines, stormwater management facilities, and ancillary structures, which will permanently enclose 472 linear feet a sub-hundred-acre UNT to Scholars Run. The project will also permanently impact approximately 0.23 acre of Palustrine Scrub Shrub (PSS) wetland. The project is approximately located on SR 19 approximately 0.5 mile north of the intersection of SR 19 and Arden Drive. To mitigate for wetland, impact the applicant is proposing to purchase bank credits. Latitude: 40.831171°, Longitude: -80.123826°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0703123-006. PA Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Holidaysburg, PA 16648, Logan Township and City of Altoona, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 22, 2023.
To remove existing structures and to 1) install and maintain a 60 linear foot 25-foot x 6 foot box with 1-foot uniform depression in Mill Run (WWF, MF) and 2) install and maintain a 60-inch and 54 inch diameter culvert with 6-inch uniform depression in UNT Mill Run (WWF, MF). This is for the purpose of improving transportation safety in Logan Township and City of Altoona, Blair County (40.4925°, -78.4295°). The project proposes to permanently impact 340 linear feet of stream channel with 205 linear feet of temporary stream channel impacts. Latitude: 40.4925°, Longitude: -78.4295°.
E0603223-022. Birdsboro Municipal Authority, 202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508, Robeson Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 28, 2023.
To 1) construct and maintain a 6-foot wide by 80-foot long, steel beam, single-span, pedestrian bridge with concrete footings, and riprap, across and along Hay Creek (EV, MF), resulting in 75 linear feet (1,875 square feet) of permanent stream impact and 5,775 square feet of permanent floodway impact; 2) construct and maintain a riprap temporary stream crossing within and along Hay Creek (EV, MF), all for the purpose of providing a safe crossing of Hay Creek to access the Birdsboro Preserve Rustic Park features within the Birdsboro Preserve. The project is located within the Birdsboro Preserve (Latitude: 40.248882, -75.821398). No wetlands will be impacted by the proposed project. Latitude: 40.248882°, Longitude: -75.821398°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E1501224-001, WV1501224-001, EA1501224-001. Borough of Downingtown, 10 West Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, Downingtown Borough, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 8, 2024.
To demolish and remove the existing houses, accessory structure, foundations, pads, and other site improvements and maintain as an open lawn ground with native trees and vegetation along the floodplain of the Brandywine Creek and its tributary Park Run (WWF, MF) associated with the Floodplain Management Restoration Grants from FEMA. The site is located at 112, 114, 121, 123, 125, 126, 127, and 128 Brandywine Avenue (Downingtown, PA, USGS Quadrangle) in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. Latitude: 40.005044°, Longitude: -75.703180°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Curtis Brown, Chief, Eastern Section, 717-783-7917.
D35-017. PA American Water Co, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. The Division of Dam Safety has reviewed and approved a plan to replace the existing concrete spillway with a box inlet drop spillway and flatten the downstream slope while installing a toe drain system. Applicant also proposes to construct and maintain an outfall structure in the floodway of Ross Common Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch Ductile Iron pipe which will discharge into a covered discharge channel consisting of No. 57 limestone, R-4 riprap banks and metal grating covering the channel. The project is located approximately 1.2 miles north of the intersection of North Broadway (Route 115) and Borough Street (Saylorsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.8767, Longitude: -75.2900) in Hamilton Township, Monroe County. Project was approved on 1/26/2024, Latitude: 40.8767°, Longitude: -75.2900°. Application received: July 29, 2023.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D45-096EA. Kevin McLaughlin, Upper McMichael Creek Conservancy, 303 Brentford Road, Haverford, PA 19041, Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. Applicant proposes to remove the Pohoqualine Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 1,300 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes partial sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment to help construct the channel in the stream's historic alignment. The project includes construction and use of rock cross vanes, toe wood, root wads, and log sills for cross valley grade control. The project is located across McMichael Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Saylorsburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.9309, Longitude: -75.3605). Application received: January 17, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above 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 DEP 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 DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager 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 the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: William Stevens, Clerical Supervisor 2, 412-442-4134.
ESCGP#3 ESG070423001-00 B50 Truck Terminal And Temporary Waterline
Applicant Name PennEnergy Resources LLC
Contact Person Cody Salmon
Address 3000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5239 Township(s) Economy Borough
County Beaver County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Big Sewickely Creek (TSF), Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), Tributary 36618 to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), Unnamed tributary to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF)
Application received: February 22, 2023ESCGP#3 ESG070422005-00 B50 Temporary Above-
Ground Waterline
Applicant Name PennEnergy Resources LLC
Contact Person Richard Watson
Address 1000 Commerce Drive, Park Place One
Suite 400
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Township(s) Economy Borough
County Beaver County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), Coony Hollow (TSF), North Fork Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), UNTs to Coony Hollow (TSF), UNTs to North Fork Big Sewickley Creek (TSF)
Application received: December 7, 2022
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