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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 AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewSullivan Farm
372 Hemlock Hill Rd
Covington, PA 16917Tioga County 0 3,036.6 Swine NA Renewal Scott Gochenaur
3057 Harvest Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Lancaster County 6.1 370.52 Layers NA 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).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 3922513, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Catasauqua Municipal Water Works Address 90 Bridge Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032Municipality Catasauqua Borough County Lehigh County Responsible Official Glenn Eckhart
Catasauqua Borough Manager
90 Bridge Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032Consulting Engineer Vanessa Nedrick, Remington & Vernick Engineers
1010 Stony Hill Road
Suite 175
Yardley, PA 19067Application Received December 13, 2022 Description The applicant proposes to remove the addition of fluoride. Application No. 6422503, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Rockledge Community Association Address 22 Rock Road
Lakeville, PA 18438-6768Municipality Paupack Township County Wayne County Responsible Official Don Strathy
22 Rock Road
Lakeville, PA 18438Consulting Engineer Irina O. Hott, PE, JHA Companies
466 South Main St.
Montrose, PA 18801Application Received December 7, 2022 Description The applicant proposes to install a 4-Log disinfection system. Application No. 5423501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Onvo Travel Plaza—
Pine GroveAddress 2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Scranton, PA 18508Municipality Tremont Township County Schuylkill County Responsible Official Amarbir Singh
2227 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Scranton, PA 18508Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew, II, P.E., James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received February 1, 2023 Description The applicant proposes to permit an existing softener and a soda ash injection, and a new UV disinfection system. Application No. 4023502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania-American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Hanover Township County Luzerne County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton Pennsylvania-American Water Company
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Richard B. Kresge, Jr., P.E.
Atlas Technical Consultants LLC
1001 Lackawanna Trail
Clarks Summit, PA 18411Application Received January 6, 2023 Description The applicant proposes to replace their existing Sugar Notch BPS. The project includes demolition of the existing station. The new station will feature larger pumps.
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 site(s) identified as follows, 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 date specified as follows. During this comment period the municipality may request that the individual identified as follows, 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.
SGL-12P Unit 4H on the SGL-12P Unit Pad, Primary Facility ID # 855993, 3039 Carbon Road, Monroeton, PA 18832, Franklin Township, Bradford County. Creston, 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 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 March 29, 2023. Application received: March 28, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
4278 Winchester Road, Primary Facility ID # 864011, 4278 Winchester Road, Allentown, PA 18104, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. JMT Industrial & Environmental, 710 Uhler Road, Easton, PA 18040 on behalf of Community Action Center-Lehigh Valley, 1337 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on March 2, 2023. Application received: March 23, 2023.
Migliore Property, Primary Facility ID # 832049, 163 Roberts Road, Mount Bethel, PA 18343, Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Trimpi Associates, 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf of 163 Roberts Road, LLC, 28 Riddle Drive, Bedford, NH 03110, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Express Times on March 10, 2023. Application received: March 30, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Raceway Kia, Primary Facility ID # 865159, 1402 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. David DiPascale, TTI Environmental, 1253 North Church Street, Morristown, NJ 08057 on behalf of Wayne Heilman, 1402 Ridge Pike Associates, LLC, 1402 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with lead. The future use of the site will be an automotive dealership. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Montgomery Herald on December 22, 2022. Application received: February 28, 2023.
McNeil Residence, Primary Facility ID # 850530, 1 Towpath Road, Levittown, PA 19056, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Jason Charles, Environmental Maintenance Company Inc., 1420 East Mermaid Lane, Glenside, PA 19038, Jason Charles, Environmental Maintenance Company Inc., Glenside, PA 19038 on behalf of Rick Becker, Becker Concrete, 41 Tweed Road, Levittown, PA 19056, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. This NIR states that the site is used as a residence, where soil and groundwater were impacted with No. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the property will remain residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Bucks County Courier Times on February 24, 2023. Application received: March 10, 2023.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Tyburn and Cedar Phase 3, Primary Facility ID # 865169, Tyburn and Cedar Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. Jenifer Fields, ACRI Environmental Group, LLC, 3648 East Brandon Way, Doylestown, PA 18902 on behalf of Kenny Koretsky, Jr., Hope Realty Development LLC, 950 West Trenton Avenue, Suite 775, Morrisville, PA 19067, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with heavy metals and SVOCs in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential for industrial or commercial use. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Bucks County Courier Times on February 10, 2023. Application received: February 24, 2023.
Apartment Building, Primary Facility ID # 86519, 306 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, Radnor Township, Delaware County. Jeremy Bolyn, Environmental Maintenance Company, Inc., 1420 East Mermaid Lane, Glenside, PA 19038 on behalf of Howard Smith, Metropolitan Management (for the property owners), 230 Windsor Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072, Narberth, PA 19072, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil in soil and groundwater. The future use of the property will remain residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Herald on December 13, 2022. Application received: March 10, 2023.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR 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 Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
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.
WMGM055-NE006. CES Biogas LLC, 4444 Westheimer Road, Suite G450, Houston, TX 77027-4800, Foster Township, Schuylkill County. An application for Determination of Applicability for coverage under general permit number WMGM055 for the processing and beneficial use of landfill gas as an alternative fuel source at Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill. Application received: March 17, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 30, 2023.
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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief.
WMGM042SC013. Penn England, LLC, 10341 Fox Run Road, Williamsburg, PA 16693, Catharine Township, Blair County. An application for the renewal of coverage under General Permit No. WMGM042 was received on July 31, 2022. Penn England, LLC subsequently requested their renewal application be withdrawn on January 12, 2023 and submitted a Form 37 closure certification to the Department on February 11, 2023, for closure of a grease trap waste (GTW) tank, used in conjunction with the anerobic digester. The tank closure and Form 37 were approved on February 21, 2023, and Penn England, LLC's General Permit application under WMGM042 was withdrawn. Application received: August 1, 2022. Withdrawn: February 21, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
WMGR123-NE012, SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. An application for determination of applicability for coverage under general permit number WMGR123 for the processing, transfer and beneficial use of oil and gas liquid waste at the Warner Water Transfer facility. Application received: March 16, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 30, 2023.
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.
WMGR123-NE013, SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. An application for determination of applicability for coverage under general permit number WMGR123 for the processing, transfer and beneficial use of oil and gas liquid waste at the Loke Water Transfer facility. Application received: March 23, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 30, 2023.
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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR123SW065, CNX Gas Company LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Bell Township, Westmoreland County. A Determination of Applicability was received for coverage under General Permit No. WMGR123 to install four above ground storage tanks and secondary containment at the Mamont Centralized Water Storage Facility, located at 4581 State Route 819, Apollo, PA 15613, to store, process, and beneficially reuse oil and gas liquid waste. Application received: March 15, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 28, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 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.
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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, 717-705-4907.
100009. Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. This application is for a renewal of permit 100009 for Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority Municipal Waste Transfer Station, which expires April 12, 2024. This application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on March 9, 2023. The Department will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of the application during the entire time the Department is reviewing the permit application. Application received: March 6, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 9, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permits Chief, (717-705-4907), 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.
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.
EQ Industrial Services, Inc., 17440 College Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152. License No. PA-AH 0615. Accepted: March 30, 2023.
Interstate Ventures, Inc., 1261 E. Tri County Blvd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840. License No. PA-AH 0732. Accepted: March 30, 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.
S-J Transportation Co., Inc., 1176 US Route 40, Woodstown, NJ 08098. License No. PA-HC 0031. Accepted: March 30, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING
PERMIT APPLICATIONSThe 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.
17-00064A: Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201-9642, Burnside Township, Clearfield County. Application received: February 9, 2023. Has applied for a plan approval to construct a new coal processing prep plant, the associated coal storage and loading operations, and two (2) diesel emergency generators. The potential to emit for the proposed sources regarding the aforementioned project were estimated to be equal to approximately: 3.8 TPY NOx; 2.0 TPY CO; 0.02 TPY SOx, 4.7 TPY PM-10, 0.2 TPY HAPs, and negligible quantities of VOCs. Specifically, the proposed construction and coal processing plant equipment operations will specifically include a series of conveyors to a screener that will be fully enclosed in addition to the transfer points. The screener's product belt conveyor will feed the radial stacker conveyor used to stockpile the coal into open storage piles. The sources are subject to the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code sections 127.1 and 127.12, along with the Federal new source performance standards as specified in 40 CFR Part 60 subpart Y, relating to coal processing and prep plants. Additionally, the stationary diesel emergency engine installations are subject to the Federal new source performance standards as specified in 40 CFR Part 60 subpart IIII, as well as the Federal national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants as specified in 40 CFR Part 63 subpart ZZZZ. Based on the information submitted by the company, the previously listed sources submitted in the plan approval application will comply with the air quality regulatory rules and requirements as applicable to the proposed project. The plan approval incorporates all applicable requirements pertaining to the proposed project, including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice and other necessary compliance demonstration requirements to verify compliance. Based on the findings previously presented, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction and operation of the previously listed air contaminant sources in accordance with 25 Pa. Code section 127.12. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
10-00368H: MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, LLC, Bluestone Gas Processing Plant, 1515 Arapahoe Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202, Jackson Township, Butler County. Application received: September 14, 2022. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 10-00368H to MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, LLC for the construction of a process heater at their existing Bluestone Gas Processing Plant facility located at 440 Hartmann Road, Jackson Township. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval No. 10-00368H is for the construction of a vapor combustion unit (VCU), which will control VOC emissions from existing railcar loading operations at the facility (Source ID 108). Emissions from this source are currently being controlled by the existing plant flare. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed VCU will have potential emissions of 12.73 tons of carbon monoxide, 2.79 tons of nitrogen oxides, and 12.59 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year. The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The subject source will also be subject to the requirements of New Source Performance Standards, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa, for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown as follows. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340. Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown as follows. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments. 2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 10-00368H. 3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03052D: Boose Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc., 77 N. Reamstown Rd., Stevens, PA 17578, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: January 16, 2023. For the construction of a thermal reclamation system at their facility. The thermal reclamation system includes the construction of two 300-ton sand silos, fabric filter dust collector to control particulate matter emissions. The expected emissions from the thermal reclamation system are as follows: 2.2 tpy of CO, 0.8 tpy of NOx, 0.02 tpy of SOx, 5.4 tpy of VOC 0.3 tpy of PM and 0.05 tpy of Total HAP's. The facility is a Natural Minor facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, furthermore pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air pollutants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and Federal Plan 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart UUU—Standards of Performance for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed activity. 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 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
23-0004B: Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.— Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility, 10 Highland Avenue, Chester, PA 19013, City of Chester, Delaware County. Application received: December 20, 2022. On November 11, 2022, the ''Additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS'' of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (reference 52 Pa.B. 6960), commonly referred to as RACT III requirements were finalized and effective. The RACT III incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. COVANTA is subject to the applicable RACT III requirements, pertaining to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions, and is not subject to the RACT III requirements pertaining to VOC emissions as its potential-to-emit VOC emissions are less than 50 tons per year. This plan approval is for the installation of one (1) unit of aqueous ammonia Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) system on each of the municipal waste combustors [a total of six (6) units of the SNCR systems] at their waste-to-energy plant, which incinerates residual waste and municipal waste, and generates 90 net megawatts of electricity per hour, in order to meet the RACT III NOx emission limitation of 110 ppmvd, corrected at 7% oxygen, as defined in 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(f). There are no proposed changes to other potential emissions and process operations from the facility. The proposed plan approval incorporates applicable requirements of the RACT III rules pertaining to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. A public hearing is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2023, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., at the Chester City Hall (Chester City Municipal Building), 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Community Relations Coordinator, at sberardi@pa.gov or 484.250.5808 to register by May 16, 2023. Individuals who do not register may also present testimony the day of the hearing. Oral testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per individual, and time may not be relinquished to others. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. A stenographer will be present to record the testimony; copies of remarks are requested to aid in the transcription of comments. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits by May 27, 2023, to Mr. James D. Rebarchak, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or electronically at ra-epseroaqpubcom@pa.gov. Should inclement weather postpone the hearing date, this information will be posted at the Southeast Community website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SoutheastRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/Covanta.aspx. Please contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi or monitor DEP website to determine if a hearing will be held. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodations may contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 800.654.5984 (TDD), to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
Correction—previously published on April 8, 2023.
09-0255: Suess-Gahman Funeral Home Inc., 33 N Main Street, Telford, PA 18969, Telford Borough, Bucks County. Application received: January 31, 2023. For the installation of one (1) Matthews Environmental Solutions Power Pak I crematory unit at the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home. The crematory unit has the following emission potential: 2.30 TPY particulate matter (PM); 3.29 TPY carbon monoxide (CO); 0.99 TPY volatile organic compound (VOC); 0.99 TPY nitrogen oxides (NOx); and 0.82 TPY sulfur oxides (SOx). Both the secondary and primary combustion chambers are fired with natural gas, with a total heat input design of 2.2 MMBtu/hr. Emissions are controlled by the afterburner.
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.
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.
09-00015, Rohm & Haas Company/Bristol, 200 Route 413, Bristol, PA 19007, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Application received: August 5, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a Title V Operating Permit. The facility is a major source for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions; the facility is an area source for Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions. There are no new sources at this facility. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) requirements (40 CFR Part 64) for VOC apply to sources controlled by the Catalytic Oxidizer (C09) and the Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (C18). The source is not a major source for Greenhouse Gases (GHG). 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.
23-00021, Congoleum Corp., 4401 Ridge Rd., Trainer, PA 19061-5000, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. Application received: January 19, 2023. This action is for a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. This is a vinyl floor manufacturing facility where volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from the coating lines is routed to the thermal oxidizer. The facility's major emission points include: three Cleaver Brooks natural gas-fired boilers, two diesel fuel-fired emergency electric generators, a parts washer, two rotogravure printing presses/coaters and a regenerative thermal oxidizer, which emit major levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and VOCs. The initial permit was issued on 3-5-2002 and was subsequently on Title V Operating Permit was most recently issued on August 22, 2018. CAM (40 CFR Part 64) was addressed at the previous renewal. All new and revised regulatory changes have been addressed in this renewal. The renewed Title V operating permit will contain sufficient monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards 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-EPSEROAQ PUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00005, Merck, Sharp, and Dohme, LLC, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. Application received: March 8, 2022. This action is for the renewal of the Title V operating permit. The Title V operating permit was last renewed on November 8, 2017. The facility's major emission points are boilers, turbines, generators, support equipment for R & D, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, which emit major levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), Sulfur oxides (SOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM), and PM-10. Potential-to-emit for these pollutants is as follows: NOx—572.17 TPY; SOx—97.63 TPY; PM—164.73 TPY; CO—815.52 TPY; VOC—145.66 TPY; HAP—16.98 TPY; Formaldehyde—5.88 TPY; and Hexane—6.72 TPY. The boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Db and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ. The turbines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG. The generators are subject to either 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts IIII or JJJJ, or 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. Some vaccine and biological processes are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, VVVVVV. All new and revised regulatory changes have been addressed in this renewal, including presumptive RACT III requirements. The renewed Title V operating permit will contain sufficient monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards 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.
23-00089, Marcus Hook Energy, LP, Marcus Hook Energy Center, Blueball Ave & Ethylene Blvd, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Application received: December 7, 2021.
23-00089: Of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) II and III plan for Marcus Hook Energy, LP, Marcus Hook Energy Center, located in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County, as a significant modification to its applicable Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100 and 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II and III alternate compliance plan for Marcus Hook Energy, LP, Marcus Hook Energy Center. The RACT II and III alternate compliance plan, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (23-00089).
The RACT II and III alternate compliance plan incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT III alternate compliance plan does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT II and III alternate compliance plan will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT II and III alternate compliance plan will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT II and III alternate compliance plan requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP, found in Section E, Source Group RACT II and III of the permit:
Emission Restrictions
# 001. (25 Pa. Code § 129.97)
Presumptive VOC RACT requirements, RACT emission limitations and petition for alternative compliance schedule.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(g)(2)(ii), Presumptive RACT II VOC Emission Limitations:
The combustion turbines with duct burners (Source IDs 101—103) shall each meet the following emission limitations:
—2 ppmvd VOC (as propane) at 15% O2
(Compliance with this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the presumptive RACT III VOC requirement in 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(g)(2)(iii)(B).)
Emission Restrictions
# 002. (25 Pa. Code § 129.99)
Alternative NOx RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.
[25 Pa. Code § 129.99(a)—Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule. Additional authority for these emission restrictions are derived from Plan 23-0089.]
(a) The following emission limits apply to each combustion turbine and duct burner:
(1) NOx: 3.5 ppmvd at 15% oxygen, calculated as a 1-hour average applicable to combustion turbine with or without duct burner at all times, except during start-up and shutdown periods.
(2) Annual NOx emissions shall not exceed 112.3 tons per year based on a 12-month rolling period and calculated as a 12-month rolling sum. This limit includes emissions from start-up, shutdown, and malfunction.
(b) The following emission limits apply to each of the combustion turbines during the stated periods. Maximum total NOx mass emissions per turbine during each startup and shutdown event shall not exceed the following values:
(1) Cold startup: 1,410 pounds of NOx
(2) Warm startup: 800 pounds of NOx
(3) Hot startup: 610 pounds of NOx
(4) Shutdown: 130 pounds of NOx
(Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(a).)
Recordkeeping Requirements
# 003. (25 Pa. Code § 129.100)
Compliance demonstration and recordkeeping requirements.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(a)(4) and (b)—Compliance with the VOC RACT emission limit shall be demonstrated by the following:
(a) Performance testing in accordance with the procedures outlined in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter A (relating to sampling and testing methods and procedures).
(b) Conducting an initial performance test no later than January 1, 2023.
(c) Subsequent tests shall be conducted one time in each 5-year calendar period.
[Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(b)(6) and (d).]
Recordkeeping Requirements
# 004. (25 Pa. Code § 129.100)
Compliance demonstration and recordkeeping requirements.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(d)—The owner and operator of an air contamination source subject to this section and §§ 129.96—129.99 and 129.111—129.114, shall keep records to demonstrate compliance with §§ 129.96—129.99 and 129.111—129.114, in the following manner:
(a) The records must include sufficient data and calculations to demonstrate that the requirements of §§ 129.96—129.99 and 129.111—129.114 are met.
(b) Data or information required to determine compliance shall be recorded and maintained in a time frame consistent with the averaging period of the requirement.
(c) The records necessary to determine compliance shall be reported to the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency on a schedule specified in the applicable regulation or as otherwise specified in the operating permit or plan for the air contamination source.
(Compliance with this streamlined permit condition assures compliance with the requirements found in 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f).)
Recordkeeping Requirements
# 005. (25 Pa. Code § 129.100)
Compliance demonstration and recordkeeping requirements.
(Additional authority for this permit condition is also derived from 25 Pa. Code § 127.512.)
The permittee shall maintain records of required monitoring information that include the following:
(a) Maintain written records demonstrating that the unit installation, maintenance, and operation conforms with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices.
(b) Retain all monitoring data, calibration data, QA/QC data, and any additional information required in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
Recordkeeping Requirements
# 006. (25 Pa. Code § 129.100)
Compliance demonstration and recordkeeping requirements.
Records demonstrating compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(i) shall be retained by the permittee for 5 years and made available to the Department upon receipt of a written request.
(Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(k).)
Recordkeeping Requirements
# 007. (25 Pa. Code § 129.99)
Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.
(a) The permittee shall maintain detailed records to document each cold, warm, and hot startup event, and each shutdown event.
(b) The permittee shall maintain detailed records of all maintenance performed on the air emissions control systems associated with the combustion turbines for the most recent five-year period.
(Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(a).)
Work Practice Requirements
# 008. (25 Pa. Code § 129.99)
Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.
(25 Pa. Code § 129.99(a)—Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.)
The following procedures apply to the start-up or shutdown of the combustion turbines:
(1) A cold start-up shall be defined as an event that occurs after a combustion turbine has not been operating for at least 48 hours. A cold start-up shall not exceed 8 hours per start-up per combustion turbine and shall not exceed 14 hours per startup of all three combustion turbines combined. If a cold startup is aborted (e.g., the turbine trips prior to the end of the startup event), subsequent restarts will still be defined as a cold startup.
(2) A warm start-up shall be defined as an event that occurs after a combustion turbine has not been operating for eight hours to 48 hours. A warm start-up shall not exceed 5 hours per start-up per combustion turbine and shall not exceed 9 hours per start-up of all three combustion turbines combined. If a warm startup is aborted (e.g., the turbine trips prior to the end of the startup event), subsequent restarts will still be defined as a warm startup.
(3) A hot start-up shall be defined as an event that occurs after a combustion turbine has not been operating for less than 8 hours. A hot start-up shall not exceed 4 hours per start-up per combustion turbine and shall not exceed 8 hours per start-up of all three combustion turbines combined.
(4) The emissions from start-up or shutdown shall be included in the emissions calculations.
(5) A combustion turbine shutdown begins with the initiation of the shutdown command. A shutdown ends with the termination of fuel injection into the combustion chamber(s). A shutdown of all three turbines shall not last longer than 2 1/2 hours.
(Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(a).)
Work Practice Requirements
# 009. (25 Pa. Code § 129.99)
Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.
[25 Pa. Code § 129.99(a)—Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule.]
(a) The permittee shall operate the turbines in such a manner as to minimize the duration of start-up and shutdown periods. All NOx mass emissions from each cold, warm, and hot start-up and each shutdown periods shall be quantified by the continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) and included in the annual ton per year facility-wide NOx emission limit.
(b) The permittee shall operate and maintain a continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the natural gas consumption from each combustion turbine, a continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the natural gas, gaseous fuel(s), or a combination of natural gas and gaseous fuel(s) consumption from each of the combustion turbine's associated duct burners, and total operating hours for each of the combined cycle combustion turbines.
(c) Compliance with the NOx emission limits in this Source Group shall be determined via CEMS data.
(Compliance with the requirements in this streamlined permit condition also assures compliance with the Alternate RACT III requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(a).)
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on May 15, 2023.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III alternate compliance plan, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III alternate compliance plan provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III alternate compliance plan.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on June 6th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southeast Regional Office, 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT III alternate compliance plan action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Community Relations Coordinator, at sberardi@pa.gov or 484.250.5808. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be Friday, June 2, 2023.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 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 may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Janine Tulloch-Reid at 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Janine Tulloch-Reid at 484-250-5920 or at jtullochre@ pa.gov.
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.
49-00043, Shamokin Filler Co., P.O. Box 400, Shamokin, PA 17872, Coal Township, Northumberland County. Application received: October 17, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the company's coal preparation facility. The facility's main sources include one natural gas/ No. 2 fuel oil fired coal dryer (35 tons per hour capacity), one natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil fired coal dryer (6 tons per hour capacity), a material handling system, a rail car loading operation, one parts washer, site haul roads and stockpiles. The facility has potential to emit under 40.09 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 11.89 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 2.97 tpy of carbon monoxide, 0.61 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 0.04 tpy of hazardous air pollutants and 42.20 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants remained same at the facility. 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 Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. 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.
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.
34-03005, Energex American, Inc., 95 Energex Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Walker Township, Juniata County. Application received: September 14, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the wood pellet manufacturing facility. Potential emissions at the facility are estimated to be the following: CO—106.91 tpy, NOx—36.22 tpy, PM10—47.61 tpy, SO2—4.68 tpy, VOC—49.39 tpy, total HAPs—17.28 tpy. The facility will comply with synthetic minor emission limits to remain permitted under a State-Only Operating Permit. 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.
22-03076, Bitner Crematory, LLC, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Application received: November 10, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a human crematory. Projected actual emissions from the facility are estimated to be 1.0 tpy of PM10, 1.4 tpy of CO, 0.4 tpy of NOx, 0.4 tpy SOx, and 0.4 tpy of VOCs. 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.
06-03171, Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., 144 N. Spruce Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508, Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. Application received: December 5, 2022. For the human crematory facility. The facility's potential emissions are 2.1 tpy of CO, 2.5 tpy of NOx, 0.7 tpy of SOx, 1.6 tpy of PM and 0.2 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission standards and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
38-03036, Cargill, Inc., 320 N. 16th St., Lebanon, PA 17046-4511, City of Lebanon, Lebanon County. Application received: November 22, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of their animal feed mill. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 3.1 tpy CO, 3.7 tpy NOx, 14.0 tpy PM10/PM10, 0.0 tpy SOx, and 0.2 tpy 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63, Subpart DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing.
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.
23-00073, Alan McIlvain Company, 501 Market St., Marcus Hook, PA 19061-4883, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Application received: October 18, 2022. This action is for the renewal of their non-Title V, State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility's air emissions sources consist of various types of woodworking machinery with associated dust collectors and a wood waste (primary fuel) and a No. 2 fuel oil-fired boiler with an associated multi-cyclone control device. The facility has six dry kilns and eleven space heaters that are powered by steam from the boiler. The potential to emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the facility exceeds the major facility threshold, but the company has elected to restrict the NOx emissions from the facility to less than 25 tons per year. The permit was most recently issued on June 19, 2018. The renewed permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards 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-EPSEROAQ PUBCOM@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 previously indicated in 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 previously indicated in 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. 03981301. NPDES No. PA0215198. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Plumcreek and Armstrong Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation and maintenance of a rockdust borehole and communications borehole, affecting 3.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: January 31, 2023. Accepted: March 30, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 03870701. NPDES No. PA0214558. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: February 1, 2023. Accepted: April 3, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17110107. NPDES No. PA0257699. Bell Resources, Inc., 1340 Hoyt Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, Bloom Township, Brady Township, and Penn Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 76.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Bell Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: April 3, 2023. Accepted: April 3, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 17100104. NPDES No. PA0257320. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Chest Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 125.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Chest Creek and Chest Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: April 3, 2023. Accepted: April 4, 2023.
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 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 57120301. NPDES No. PA0257133. Insinger Excavating, Inc., 344 Kahni Hill Road, Dushore, PA 18614, Forks Township, Sullivan County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 40 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Black Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: April 3, 2023. Accepted: April 4, 2023.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0257605. Mining Permit No. 17110103. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Girard Township, Clearfield County. Application received: December 5, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal surface mining affecting 240 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to/and Bald Hill Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described in for coal mining activities.
The following outfall(s) listed discharge to Unnamed Tributary G to Bald Hill Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility 1 Intermittent 004 Existing Treatment Facility 4 Intermittent 006 Existing Sediment Pond A Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Sediment Pond D Precipitation Induced 010 Existing Sediment Pond E Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 004, 006, 009, and 010 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.6 5.2 6.5 Manganese (mg/L) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.3 2.6 3.2 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 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall(s) listed discharge to Bald Hill Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Treatment Facility 2 Intermittent 007 Existing Sediment Pond B Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report 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 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report 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 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Outfalls: 007 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.The following outfall(s) listed discharge to Unnamed Tributary E to Bald Hill Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 Existing Treatment Facility 3 Intermittent 008 Existing Sediment Pond E Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 and 008 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.3 2.6 3.2 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 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. This site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87, Subchapter F, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0259784. Mining Permit No. 3076SM8. Lakeland Aggregates, Inc., 11203 Ellion Road, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Sadsbury Township, Crawford County. Transfer of an NPDES permit from Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel, Inc. to Lakeland Aggregates, Inc. No discharge. Application received: February 2, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0257451. Mining Permit No. 08220302. Marcus Cole Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 158, Nichols, NY 13812, Windham Township, Bradford County. Application received: September 8, 2022.
Modification of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 85.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Wysox Creek and UNT to Trout Brook, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. This NPDES Permit currently covers Mining Permit No. 08100306 which will be superseded by Mining Permit No. 08220302.
The following outfall(s) listed discharge to UNT to Wysox Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment facility A Intermittent (pumped) 003 New Sedimentation Basin C Precipitation Induced 004 New Sedimentation Basin D Precipitation Induced The following outfall(s) listed discharge to UNT to Trout Brook:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Sedimentation Basin B Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 002—004
(Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 002—004
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Outfalls: 002—004 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0591866. Mining Permit No. 65900403. Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC, 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, Unity and Cook Townships, Westmoreland County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 96 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Ninemile Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 29, 2021.
The following treated stormwater outfalls discharge to UNT Coolspring Run:
Outfall number New or existing Type Discharge rate 006 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 007 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 008 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 009 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 010 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the Outfalls 006—008 are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report The proposed effluent limits for the Outfalls 009 and 010 are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT SECTION 401The 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 previously noted in 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 previously noted in 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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E0804223-005. Bradford County, 2 VanKuren Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Wells Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 16, 2023.
The replacement of County Bridge 38 over Seely Creek (CWF, MF) Latitude: 41.990319°, Longitude: -76.902107°.
E5704223-001. Sullivan County, 245 Muncy Street, Laporte, PA 186262, Davidson Township, Sullivan County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 20, 2023.
The proposed project will be to remove a debris pile that is located in the stream channel and on the existing gravel bar. The gravel bar will then be removed and regraded to stream elevations. Instream bank stabilization structures will then be installed along the northern bank of the stream to stabilize and direct stream flow away from the stream banks. The structures that will be used include two (2) single-log current deflectors and two (2) mudsills. A portion of the gravel removed from the bar will be used for back-filling and stabilizing the instream structures. All structures to be installed will be constructed according to Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission specifications. All disturbed areas will be regraded, topped with topsoil where applicable, seeded, and mulched according to the Erosion and Sedimentation Plan. Latitude: 41.304460°, Longitude: -76.415899°.
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.
E4002223-007. Wyoming Valley Sanitary Sewer Authority, 1000 Wilke-Barre Street, P.O. Box 33A, Hanover, PA 18706, City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 23, 2023.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project along a 900-LF reach of the South Branch of Newport Creek (CWF, MF) with work consisting of re-grading to create a constructed stream channel having a 5-foot wide bed bottom lined with 12-inches of natural streambed material, an 11-foot top width, 3:1 side slopes, a flood bench with live stake plantings, and a 0.26% longitudinal slope. Other improvements will include eight (8) log vanes, five (5) boulder revetment areas, four (4) coir log areas, random boulder placement, riparian buffer plantings, and R-3 riprap bank protection along the existing stream crossing associated with West Main Street. The project begins at the confluence of South Branch of Newport Creek and West Main Street and terminates approximately 900-LF upstream (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 11` 49"; Longitude: -76° 0` 46") in City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306123-002. PADOT Engineering District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 20, 2023.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a composite pre-stressed concrete PA bulb-tee beam bridge having a normal span of 57.52`, an underclearance of 8.3` and an out-to-out width of 43.22` along SR 2005 (known locally as Brick Church Road) over Cherry Run (CWF) in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County resulting in a total of 244` of permanent stream impacts and 318` of temporary stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 40.68856°, Longitude: -79.41822°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603223-001. Berks County Parks and Recreation Department, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Robeson Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 16, 2023.
To 1) construct and maintain a 4-foot wide earthen berm; 2) install and maintain 162 linear feet of 6-inch diameter PVC pipe; and 3) place and maintain a R-3 rip-rap rock outfall, resulting in 0.02 acre of permanent impact to an emergent wetland and 50 square feet of permanent floodway impact to Allegheny Creek (CWF, MF) all for the purposes of restoring and maintaining an existing aqueduct. The project is located within the watershed of Allegheny Creek (CWF, MF) along Old River Road and the Allegheny Aqueduct Historical Park in Robeson Township, Berks County (40.286136, -75.874719). Permanent wetland loss is less than 0.05 acre and replacement is not required.
E2203223-003. York Haven Power Company, LLC, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 24, 2023.
To construct and maintain a nature-like fishway in the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 770 linear feet of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), 14.8 acres of the floodway of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), 0.14 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands, and 0.41 acre of palustrine forested wetlands, all for the purposes of allowing for upstream and downstream passage of American Shad, other anadromous fish species, resident fish species, and juvenile American eel. The project is located on Three Mile Island at the York Haven Main Dam (Latitude: 40° 7` 57.58"N; Longitude: 76° 43` 21.75"W) in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County. To compensate for the wetland impacts, the applicant proposes to purchase 0.87 wetland credits from the East Branch Codorus Creek Mitigation Bank (PADEP Permit # MB990367-0002) in York County, Pennsylvania.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0306222-001. Harsco Corporation, 350 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 29, 2023.
E0306222-001. Harsco Corporation, 350 Poplar Church Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County; Pittsburgh ACOE District. Applicant is proposing to: Place and maintain fill in 0.04 acre of Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland and 0.13 acre of Palustrine Forested (PFO) wetland at the Shaffer Farm, for the purpose of disposing of materials from an off-site slag structural fill area, as part of an Act 2—Land Recycling Program project. Mitigation of wetland impacts will be through a compensatory mitigation bank. 0.22 of wetland credits will be purchased from the Furnace Run Mitigation Bank in Laughlintown, PA. The project site is located at the Shaffer Farm at 671 Reesedale Rd, Adrian, PA 16210 (Kittanning USGS topographic quadrangle; Sub-basin 18F) Latitude: 40` 53" 25.926°, Longitude: -79` 32" 25.6128°.
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