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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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Application No. 3124502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Miller Group Holdings, LP Address 950 East Main St
Suite 107
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972Municipality Dublin Township County Huntingdon County Responsible Official Dan McMahon
Project Manager
950 East Main St.
Suite 107
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972Consulting Engineer Robert F. Hasemeler, P.E.
3901 Hartzdale Drive
Suite 101
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received February 9, 2024 Description Construction of a new public water system at the Shade Gap Dollar General store. Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2224501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Middletown Borough Address 60 West Emaus Street Middletown, PA 17057 Municipality Middletown Borough County Dauphin County Responsible Official Ken Klinepeter
60 West Emaus Street
Middletown, PA 17057Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 369 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111Application Received January 9, 2024 Description Installation of a temporary booster pump station for Rehabilitation of the N. Union St Tank. 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. 0424502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Beaver Borough Municipal Authority Address 469 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009Municipality Beaver Borough County Beaver County Responsible Official Scott Snyder
469 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009Consulting Engineer Martone Engineering
206 First Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215Application Received January 11, 2024 Description Installation of a mixing system in the 1 million gallon tank.
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.
Deremer 21HC on the Deremer BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 837281, 149 Singer Road, Laceyville, PA 18623, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, P.O. 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 remediation of site soil contaminated with produced 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 January 24, 2024. Application received: January 29, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
A. Duie Pyle Trucking Terminal, Primary Facility ID # 873512, 2900 Hoover Avenue, Allentown, PA 18109, Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Compliance Management International, 2750 Morris Road, Suite A101, Lansdale, PA 19446 on behalf of A. Duie Pyle, 650 Westtown Road, P.O. Box 564, West Chester, PA 19381, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was impacted by a release of diesel fuel. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on February 16, 2023. Application received: February 16, 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.
Stadium Row 2, Primary Facility ID # 873308, 812 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, 4909 Louise Drive, Suite 207, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on behalf of Second Strong & Deweiler, LLC, 132 North Ann Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with metals. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on December 21, 2023. Application received: January 11, 2024.
MUNICIPAL 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 Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGM051. Buerks Septic Service, 1039 Brusselles Street, St. Mary's, PA 15857, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application is to renew the Municipal Waste General Permit WMGM051. General Permit WMGM051 is for the temporary storage and gravity separation of less than 21,000 gallons of residential septage in above ground storage tanks and tank trucks for ultimate discharge into a permitted wastewater treatment plant authorized to land apply septage or sewage sludge or a facility approved under General Permit PAG-9 to process and beneficially use residential septage by land application. Application received: February 16, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 16, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. 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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR028SC007K, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. This application is for coverage under WMGR028 for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.'s Camp Hill Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located at 1325 Spanglers Mill Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. WMGR028 authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber precipitates generated by hot-mix asphalt plants for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. Application received: August 18, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: February 20, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. 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.
WMGR028SC007L, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. This application is for coverage under WMGR028 for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.'s Locust Point Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located at 55 North Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. WMGR028 authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber precipitates generated by hot-mix asphalt plants for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. Application received: August 18, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: February 20, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. 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.
WMGR028SC007M, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Southampton Township, Cumberland County. This application is for coverage under WMGR028 for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.'s Shippensburg Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located at 470 Newville Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257. WMGR028 authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber precipitates generated by hot-mix asphalt plants for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. Application received: August 18, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: February 20, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. 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.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
301394. Highland Field Services, LLC—Seven Mile Minerals, 51, Brookville, PA 15825, Sergeant Township, McKean County. This application is for an individual residual waste permit intended to replace the current General Waste Permit WMGR123NW015 for the Seven Mile Minerals Facility. The facility will continue to accept, store, and treat produced water and other residual waste related to natural gas drilling and production activities. Application received: February 15, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 15, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. 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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Program Manager.
100663. Kelly Run Sanitation, Inc., 1500 Hayden Boulevard, Elizabeth, PA 15037-0333, Forward Township, Allegheny County. Minor modification for revisions to the approved Radiation Protection Plan at the Kelly Run Landfill, located at 1500 Hayden Boulevard. Application received: December 1, 2023. Accepted: December 15, 2023. Approved: February 13, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Regional Files, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. 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.
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 APPROVALS
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.
08-00019A: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 901 N. Elmer Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840, Sayre Borough, Bradford County. Application received: November 9, 2023. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the construction and temporary operation of an AMF BakeTech model MaxiSaver Bread Oven equipped with natural gas burners rated at 7.5 MMBtu/hr at the Sayre Plant bakery facility. This oven will replace the existing bread oven (Source ID P101). The Department review of the information submitted by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. indicates that the air contamination source to be constructed 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 and temporary operation. The emissions from the proposed source included in this project will not exceed the following limits: 3.19 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2) per year, 2.68 tons of carbon monoxide per year, 16.00 tons of volatile organic compounds per year, 0.24 ton of particulate matter less than 10 microns and less than 2.5 microns, 0.06 ton of hazardous air pollutants, 0.20 ton of sulfur oxides, and 3,840 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalent. The facility is a State Only (Synthetic Minor) facility. The following is a brief description of the conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. The plan approval will include a volatile organic compound emission limit, a volatile organic compound control efficiency requirement, temperature monitoring and recording, use of temperature alarms, annual reporting of required monitoring, work practices, and other additional requirements as necessary to verify compliance in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements within 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. If the Department determines that the source is constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 08-00019A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a State only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.421. 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.
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.
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.
14-00040, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, Spring Township, Centre County. Application received: July 5, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.424 and 127.425, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the Centre Compressor Station facility. Sources at the facility include one (1) 0.088 million Btu per hour Lenox model G434F-36C-090-08 furnace, one (1) 2.00 million Btu per hour, Ajax model WRFG 2100 boiler, two (2) 5,846 brake horsepower Solar Centaur 50 model T6202S natural gas-fired combustion turbine engines, one (1) 656 brake horsepower Caterpillar model G3412 SI TA lean burn natural gas-fired emergency generator engine along with planned facility blowdowns and fugitive emissions. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 4.87 TPY of CO; 44.99 TPY of NOx; 1.47 TPY of SOx; 18.11 TPY of PM/PM10; 13.75 TPY of VOC; 3.77 TPY of HAP and 56,422 TPY of CO2e. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Both turbine compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for New Stationary Source— Stationary Combustion Turbines. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. 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.
48-00089, Spray Tek LLC, 3010 Avenue B, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2114, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. Application received: January 24, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for their spray dryers. Sources also include spray dryer scrubbers, a baghouse, carbon bed, wet scrubber, cyclone, and dual cyclones used as control devices. The proposed operating 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.
67-05099, Kinsley Steel, Inc., 1110 East Princess Street, York, PA 17403, City of York, York County. Application received: November 28, 2023. For the operation of a manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. 2022 air emissions from the facility were reported to be 4.03 tpy VOC and < 1 tpy each of HAPS, PM, NOx, SOx and CO. 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 § 129.52d (Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal part surface coating processes).
67-03110, Protech Powder Coatings, Inc., 939 Monocacy Road, York, PA 17404, City of York, York County. Application received: April 12, 2023. For the operation of a powder coating manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated to be less than 4 tpy particulate matter. 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.
36-05086, Donsco Inc., 100 S. Jacob Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: April 28, 2023. For the iron foundry. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The subject facility's estimated potential-to-emit is 43.1 tons of PM10, 13.8 tons of VOC, 0.2 ton of SOx and 0.1 ton of NOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the foundry operations are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZ—Iron and Steel Foundries: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Area Sources.
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.
09-00178, KVK Technology, 110 Terry Dr, Newtown, PA 18940, Newtown Township, Bucks County. Application received: September 19, 2023. This action is for the renewal of Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility has taken a site level restriction limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to 24.9 tons per year and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to 11.48 tpy. The renewed permit includes testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, State, and Federal air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
09-00239, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 2520 Lincoln Hwy, Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053-6820, Middletown Borough, Bucks County. Application received: April 27, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor, Operating Permit, for operation of a non-emergency generator diesel engine (Source ID 201) and two emergency generator diesel engines (Source IDs 202 and 203). Source IDs 201 and 202 are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII—Standard of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. Source ID 203 is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The main emissions from the facility operations are Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). The NOx emissions shall not exceed 24.9 tons per year. The renewal contains 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 listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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. 30240701. NPDES No. PA0236632. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill, East Finley and West Finley Townships, Greene and Washington Counties. To operate a proposed coal refuse activity permit and related NPDES Permit, for construction and operation of a new coal refuse disposal area for coarse coal refuse disposal including sedimentation pond and two (2) new NPDES discharge points, affecting 183.0 proposed coal refuse support acres and 119.0 proposed coal refuse disposal acres. Application received: January 18, 2024. Accepted: February 15, 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. 56180103. NPDES No. PA0279650. Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, Brothersvalley and Summit Townships, Somerset County. Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger affecting 58.1 acres. Receiving stream: Bear Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 13, 2024.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
Mining Permit No. 10210101. Seneca Landfill, Inc., P.O. Box 1080, Mars, PA 16046, Jackson Township, Lancaster Township, Butler County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to allow a continuation of mining activities to occur in Phase 2 of the issued permit area. Application received: February 12, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 41080101. NPDES No. PA0256714. Fisher Mining Company, Inc., 40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754, Pine Township, Lycoming County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 254 acres. Receiving stream(s): Buckeye Run and Otter Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: February 15, 2024. Accepted: February 15, 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58990839. Leonard Oliviero, 224 Stone Hill Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I & II bond release on a quarry operation affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Leonard Oliviero. Application received: February 7, 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
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.
NPDES No. PA0125466. Mining Permit No. 56813006. PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Fridens, PA 15541, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 285.9 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Boone Run and Unnamed Tributaries to/and Clear Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: October 18, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Boone Run and Unnamed Tributaries to/and Clear Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 002 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 003 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 004 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 005 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 006 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 008 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 009 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 010 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 3.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 003—006 and 008—010 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 10.5 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report NPDES No. PA0279897. Mining Permit No. 56230101. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. New NPDES permit affecting 133.1 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to/and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: November 13, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to/and Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced 002 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced 003 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced 004 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced 005 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 006 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 007 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0609439. Mining Permit No. 17753180. Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, Boggs Township, Clearfield County. Application received: January 11, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from post-mining treatment of acid mine drainage discharge affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): tributary to Laurel Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. This receiving stream is included in the Laurel Run Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 007 Existing KD2, Treatment System Discharge Continuous at average flow rate of 0.089 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 007 (All Discharges) 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumParameter Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.5 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity 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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829224-001. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Herrick Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 15, 2024.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (400 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Billings Creek (WWF, MF) and 2,400 square feet of floodway impacts (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.750576°, Longitude: -76.266792°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet (7 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Billings Creek (WWF, MF), 504 square feet of floodway impacts, and 313 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.750255°, Longitude: -76.272354°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 8 linear feet (13 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Billings Creek (WWF, MF) and 253 square feet of floodway impacts (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.750253°, Longitude: -76.272994°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 6 linear feet (8 square feet) of Billings Creek (WWF, MF), 169 square feet of floodway impacts, 1,973 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 11 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.747502°, Longitude: -76.276206°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 5 linear feet (7 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Billings Creek (WWF, MF), 895 square feet of floodway impacts, and 423 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.747063°, Longitude: -76.276581°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 488 square feet of floodways impacts to an unnamed tributary to Billings Creek (WWF, MF) (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.747285°, Longitude: -76.279580°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 4,135 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.747792°, Longitude: -76.284979°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 3,864 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.747733°, Longitude: -76.286372°)
The project will result in 43 linear feet (435 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 4,709 square feet (0.108 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 10,672 square feet (0.245 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, 11 square feet (0.0002 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Herrick Township, Bradford County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E5504124-001. PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Spring Township, Snyder County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 12, 2024.
PA DOT propose to replace two Single Span Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridges with two Single Cell Precast Concrete Box Culverts at the intersection of SR 0522 and SR 0235. The Existing SR 0522 Structure has a Span of 30.3 Ft, Skew of 90°, Roadway Width of 33 Ft, Underclearance of 5.4 Ft, Low Chord Elevation of 587.03 Ft, and a Hydraulic Opening of 164 Ft2. The Existing SR 0235 Structure has a Span of 27.3 Ft, Skew of 40°, Roadway Width of 42.9 Ft, Underclearance of 5.9 Ft, Low Chord Elevation of 586.74 Ft, and a Hydraulic Opening of 164 Ft2. The Proposed SR 0522 Structure has a Span of 26.0 Ft, Skew of 90°, Roadway Width of 79.2 Ft, Underclearance of 7.16 Ft, Low Chord Elevation of 587.70 Ft, and a Hydraulic Opening of 186 Ft2. The Proposed SR 0235 Structure has a Span of 26.0 Ft, Skew of 53°, Roadway Width of 78.0 Ft, Underclearance of 7.16 Ft, Low Chord Elevation of 587.21 Ft, and a Hydraulic Opening of 186 Ft2. The project will utilize R-8 Rip Rap scour protection at the inlet and outlet. The proposed structure will be depressed one foot and include full width baffles to aid in aquatic passage. The proposed slope is 0.34%. A 63 LF precast concrete U-section will connect the SR 0522 and SR 0235 structures. The project will utilize R-8 Rip Rap Scour Protection at the inlet and outlet of the proposed structures. The project will utilize a sandbag diversion and clean water pump to convey the stream during construction. The project will utilize a temporary roadway with no crossing to convey traffic to the SR 0522 intersection during construction. The project will temporarily impact 0.01 acre and permanently impact 0.02 acre of jurisdictional wetland. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and does not require mitigation. The Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Creek is designated as a Cold Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and a Stocked and Wild Trout Stream by PA Fish and Boat Commission. Latitude: 40° 44` 54", Longitude: -77° 12` 33".
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.
E5802124-001. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 1, 2024.
The following impacts are associated with the SR 0367 Section 550 project: 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 59-foot wide pre-cast box culvert with a 19-foot normal clear span and a 5-foot minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The sturture will carry SR 0367 across a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF). 2. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway and watercourse of a Tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18" diameter pipe, and riprap apron. The project is located along SR 0367 Segment 0030 Offset 3517 approximately 250-ft northeast of the SR 0367/SR3004 intersection (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.720534°, Longitude: -76.106169°) in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County Latitude: 41.720534°, Longitude: -76.106169°.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Katelyn Hogue, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-332-6868.
E0308224-003. Sharisky Waterline. Snyder Brothers Inc., 90 Glade Drive, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Washington Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 3, 2024. Latitude: 40.933347°, Longitude: -79.577366°.
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Office, 230 Chestnut Street Meadville PA 16335, 814-332-6860.
E0308224-003, Snyder Brothers Inc., 90 Glade Drive, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201. Sharisky Waterline, in Washington Township, Armstrong County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, East Brady, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40.933347; Long: -79.577366
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 20" buried gas line having 1,376 square feet of temporary and 133 square feet of permanent impacts to a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.930488°, -79.573526°).
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and two (2) 20" buried gas lines and one (1) 18" buried waterline having 20 linear feet of temporary and 60 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 10,244 square feet of temporary and 501 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.930238°, -79.572951°).
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 14 linear feet of temporary and 14 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 10,796 square feet of temporary and 165 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49008 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.930270°, -79.566718°)
4. A temporary road crossing using timber mats having 336 square feet of temporary impact to a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.932379°, -79.559764°).
5. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 9 linear feet of temporary and 9 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 11,497 square feet of temporary and 175 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49009 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.932468°, -79.559708°).
6. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 5 linear feet of temporary and 5 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 8,731 square feet of temporary and 161 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49007 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.938292°, -79.559518°).
7. A temporary road crossing and one buried 18" waterline having 137,086 square feet temporary and 346 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 48058 to Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.950196°, -79.551505°).
8. A temporary road crossing having 5,901 square feet temporary impacts to Tributary 48058 to Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.950565°, -79.550531°).
9. A temporary road crossing and one buried 18" waterline having 10,375 square feet temporary and 19 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to the Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady, PA Quadrangle 40.945674°, -79.547424°).
The project will result in 48 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 88 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, 194,630 square feet (4.46 acres) of temporary floodway impacts, 1,367 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impacts, 1,712 square feet (0.04 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, 133 square feet (0.003 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing 17,053 linear feet of 18" waterline, 3,137 linear feet of 20" gas line, 3,104 linear feet of 20" gas line, one 25` x 25` meter pad and +/− 68 linear feet of new permanent access road in Washington Township Armstrong County.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E3706224-001. Neshannock Township, 3131 Mercer Road, Neshannock, PA 16105, Neshannock Township, Lawrence County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 25, 2024.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a single-span precast concrete arch culvert with a span of 24.0-ft, an underclearance of 11.75-ft, and a length of 50.38-ft along Graceland Road (T-464) over UNT to Neshannock Creek (TSF), and to regrade and stabilize approximately 100-ft of streambank upstream of the structure with the placement of riprap to correct existing bank erosion, and to replace an existing 24-in diameter outfall downstream of the structure resulting in a total of 210-ft of stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 41.023333°, Longitude: -80.325000°.
E4206224-001. Casella Waste Management of PA Inc., 25 Green Hills Lane, Rutland, VT 05071, Sergeant Township, McKean County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: February 5, 2024.
The applicant proposes to construct, operate and maintain a landfill expansion adjacent to the existing Casella Landfill. The project will impact 1.02 acres of Wetlands, and 0.44 acre of sub-hundred-acre streams. The applicant is proposing to mitigate for the wetland impacts by purchasing credits from the PA Piesces Program. To offset the stream impacts the applicant is planning on funding a stream rehabilitation project within the same watershed. The project is located at 19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735. Latitude: 41.666820°, Longitude: -78.643400°.
E2506224-002. Nathaniel Burnside, P.O. Box 327, Girard, PA 16417, Fairview Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: February 5, 2024.
To construct and maintain a private driveway crossing with a 50-foot long, 4-foot diameter culvert across UNT Trout Run at 2774 Avonia Road. Latitude: 42.038667°, Longitude: -80.264388°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6305223-008. City of Washington, 55 West Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15206, City of Washington, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 14, 2023. Latitude: 40° 09` 39", Longitude: -80° 14` 45".
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct, operate, and maintain a stream restoration project in and along approximately 1,330 linear feet (LF) of a UNT to Catfish Creek (WWF) (aka Channel 1). Within this reach the following activities/structures are proposed:
a. Place and maintain fill within 1,092 LF of Channel 1 and associated floodway and floodplain, and to construct and maintain approximately 1,109 LF of new channel, to realign Channel 1, establish vernal pool features, re-establish the floodway, and stabilize the toe of slope. In addition, to place and maintain fill, install cross rock vane, and install engineered riffle in another 235 LF reach of Channel 1 and associated floodway and floodplain to transition into the new section of realigned channel. These activities will impact approximately 1.14 acres of floodway and 0.106 acre of floodplain.
b. Place and maintain permanent fill within 0.505 acre of floodway to improve the floodway, establish floodplain benches, and remove approximately 640 square feet of pavement.
c. Place and maintain permanent fill in four different wetlands (aka wetlands 2—5), which will cumulative impact a de minimis amount (0.022 acre) of PEM wetland.
d. The realignment of Channel 1 will also result in the loss of 2 LF of another UNT to Channel 1 (WWF) (aka Channel 2) at the confluence of these two watercourses, to transition Channel 2 into the realigned Channel 1.
2. Construct, operate, and maintain channel restoration and realignment within 317 LF of a UNT to Channel 1 (WWF) (aka Channel 3). Within this reach the following activities/structures are proposed:
a. Place and maintain fill 317 LF of Channel 3 and associated floodway, and to construct and maintain approximately 300 LF of new channel. This activity will also impact approximately 0.118 acre of floodway.
b. Construct and maintain 265 linear feet of 4 foot wide by 2 foot high earthen berm in 0.034 acre of the floodway along the realigned Channel 3.
For the purpose of preventing further stream erosion and sediment pollution in a UNT to Catfish Creek to address the City of Washington's MS4 requirements and to provide protection of existing utilities. Total permanent impacts to watercourses will be 1,646 LF, and total temporary watercourse impacts will be 48 LF. Total permanent impacts to floodways will be 1.797 acres, and total temporary floodway impacts will be 0.502 acre. Total permanent impacts to the floodplain will be 0.106 acre and total temporary impacts to the floodplain will be 0.129 acre. The project will permanently impact a de minimis amount of PEM wetland (0.022 acre).
The project site is located near the intersection of Dewey Avenue with Jennings Lane (Washington East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 09`, 39"; W: -80°, 14`, 45"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in City of Washington, Washington County.
E26-174. Brownsville Borough, 200 Second Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, Brownsville Borough, Fayette County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 7, 2023. Latitude: 40° 1` 19.1706", Longitude: -79° 53` 20.8062".
The applicant is proposing to:
Amend permit number E26-174, which authorized the construction and maintenance of a wharf along the right bank of the Monongahela River to provide recreational space and boat docking facilities.
This amendment is seeking authorization to:
• Construct and maintain a linear, premanufactured floating boat dock on the Monongahela River (WWF, N) that is 125 lf by 8 lf, parallel to the right bank.
• Construct and maintain an additional premanufactured floating dock that is 16 lf by 8 lf. This is attached to the shore side of the aforementioned dock and at the downstream end.
• Construct and maintain a ''Clip-a-Launch'' that will be attached to the previously-mentioned smaller dock.
• Construct and maintain a gangway which will connect the entire dock structure to the wharf. The gangway is 30 lf by 5 lf.
For the purpose of installing a new year-round boat dock for the existing Brownsville wharf to facilitate additional mooring capacity.
The project will permanently impact 125 lf of the Monongahela River.
The project site is located on the Monongahela River, near Mile Point 56.2 (California (PA) USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 1` 19.1706", W: -79° 53` 20.8062", subbasin 19C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County.
E0405123-009. PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Potter Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 11, 2023. Latitude: 40° 39` 17.5806", Longitude: -80° 21` 0.3334".
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove the existing 184.5` long by 32.0` wide, Single-Span Through Truss Bridge structure, and to construct and maintain a replacement 210` long by 40` wide, Single-Span Composite Steel Plate Girder Bridge, to be placed approximately 67 LF downstream from the existing structure, having a combined permanent floodway impact of 0.285 acre to Raccoon Creek (WWF), and a permanent impact of 0.151 acre to a Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland, namely WL1.
2. Construct and maintain a new 152` long, 42" RCP stream enclosure, including end walls and rock apron, having a permanent watercourse impact of 230 LF, and a permanent floodway impact of 0.254 acre, to an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Raccoon Creek (WWF).
3. Place and maintain fill within 0.063 acre of a Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland, namely WL2.
4. Construct and maintain a temporary timber mat wetland crossing as well as other erosion and sedimentation controls, having a temporary impact of 0.153 acre to WL2.
5. Construct and maintain two (2) temporary access roads, having a combined temporary watercourse impact of 221 LF, and a temporary floodway impact of 0.313 acre, to the floodway of a UNT to Raccoon Creek, as well as a cumulative temporary wetland impact of 0.324 acre to WL1.
6. Construct and maintain two (2) temporary piped stream crossings, having a combined temporary watercourse impact of 290 LF to Raccoon Creek, a temporary floodway impact of 0.220 acre, as well as a combined temporary wetland impact of 0.324 acre to WL1.
For the purpose of replacing a structure, carrying SR 18 over Raccoon Creek. The project will have a cumulative permanent impact to 230 LF of watercourses, and a cumulative temporary impact to 511 LF of watercourses. The project will have a cumulative permanent impact on 0.539 acre of floodways, and a cumulative temporary impact on 0.533 acre of floodways. The project will also have 0.214 acre of cumulative permanent impact and 0.477 acre of cumulative temporary impact on wetlands. The project site is located approximately 200 LF from the intersection of PA Route 18 and Raccoon Creek Road, (Beaver, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 39`, 17.5806"; W: -80°, 21`, 0.3334"; Sub-basin 20D; USACE Pittsburgh District), Potter Township, Beaver County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA3615223-004. First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, 317 East Carson Street, Suite 242, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 17, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore Stony Run (WWF-MF) and unnamed tributaries to Stony Run by removing approximately 19,100 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,800 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 6 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 3 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located between Hill Road and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, beginning north-west of the East Cocalico Township Police Department in Denver, PA Latitude: 40.228333°, Longitude: -76.098056°.
EA3615223-005. Akron Borough, 117 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 130, Akron, PA 17501, Akron Borough, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 20, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore three unnamed tributaries to Cocalico Creek (WWF-MF) by removing approximately 7,509 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 3,000 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 6.8 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 2.5 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. Other proposed work includes the replacement of two pedestrian crossings, the construction of two outfall structures, and the repair of one existing outfall structure. The restoration project is located within Loyd H. Roland Park, beginning immediately west of Main Street and continuing to the discharge point of the existing pond, in Akron, PA Latitude: 40.159182°, Longitude: -76.192232°.
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.
D40-129. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 East Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Ross Township, Luzerne County. The project is to modify, operate and maintain Harris Pond Dam across Roaring Brook (CWF, MF), for the purpose of complying with the Commonwealth regulations, Latitude: 41.2925°, Longitude: -76.131667°. Application received: December 21, 2022.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D58-011EA. Daniel Wisor, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, 595 East Rolling Ridge Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. Applicant proposes to remove the Purdy (Stump Pond) Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 2,000 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. 3.7 feet of the dam will be removed to elevation 1403 to facilitate the passage of aquatic organisms and limit the amount of sediment transport. This elevation returns the stream invert to natural bedrock. A native stone riffle will be constructed to allow for fish passage through the breach section. The project is located across Salt Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Harford, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.8589, Longitude: -75.6638). Application received: February 9, 2024.
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