[53 Pa.B. 2055]
[Saturday, April 15, 2023]
AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
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.
AG5-41-00017B: EQT ARO, LLC, 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Cummings Township, Lycoming County. For the construction and operation of two vapor destruction units and associated storage tanks as well as continuing to operate three (3) 1,380 bhp Caterpillar 3516B compressor engines, two (2) Capstone C65 microturbine engines, seven (7) storage tanks, two (2) TEG Dehydrators and other associated equipment pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at their COP Tract 685. Application received: February 13, 2023. Issued: March 22, 2023.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
GP3-40-028A: GepTech, LLC, 13 Shull Drive, Newark, DE 19711, Dorrance Township, Luzerne County. For the operation of a portable stone crushing plant at the facility located in Dorrance Twp., Luzerne County. Application received: March 8, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
GP9-40-028A: GepTech, LLC, 13 Shull Drive, Newark, DE 19711, Dorrance Township, Luzerne County. For the operation of I C Engines at the facility located in Dorrance Twp., Luzerne County. Application received: March 8, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
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.
GP1-28-03010: Ventura Foods, LLC, 1501 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Chambersburg Borough, Adams County. For an existing 14.6 MMBtu, natural gas-fired boiler, under GP1, at the facility. The general permit authorization was renewed. Application received: February 21, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP3-36-03215D: Mellott Company, 100 Mellott Drive, Warfordsburg, PA 17267, Fulton Township, Lancaster County. For the installation and operation of portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment, under GP3, at the Cedar Hill Quarry. Application received: February 20, 2023. Issued: March 29, 2023.
GP11-36-03215D: Mellott Company, 100 Mellott Drive, Warfordsburg, PA 17267, Fulton Township, Lancaster County. For the installation and operation of five nonroad engines, under GP11, to power portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment, at the Cedar Hill Quarry. Application received: February 20, 2023. Issued: March 29, 2023.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
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.
18-00021B: Avery Dennison Performance Polymers, 171 Draketown Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751, Mill Hall Borough, Clinton County. The Department has extended the plan approval temporary operation period for the facility's R-100 emulsion reactor pending verification of the system's compliance testing. Application received: March 16, 2023. Revised: April 4, 2023. New expiration date: October 6, 2023.
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.
67-05007E: Adhesives Research Inc., 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. For installation of two new chemical reactors at the adhesive coating manufacturing facility. The new reactor tanks will produce a new polymer that will be either applied at two coating lines at the facility or sent to another facility for application. The plan approval was extended. Application received: March 17, 2023. Issued: April 4, 2023.
21-03034A: Penn Valley Crematory, LLC, 167 North Enola Road, Enola, PA 17025, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. For modification of the human crematory. The plan approval was extended. Application received: March 28, 2023. Issued: April 4, 2023.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0112H: Palmer International, Inc., 2036 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Skippack Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the installation of a dust collector prior to an existing regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) at their facility. Application received: March 6, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
09-0084B: Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960, West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This action is for an extension for the replacement and installation of three (3) new 2,000-ekW emergency generators at their facility. Application received: February 9, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
15-0037I: Idemia America Corporation, 523 James Hance Court, Exton, PA 19341-2560, West Whiteland Township, Chester County. This action is for an extension of a plan approval for the modification of an existing screen press, designated as Screen Press No. 5 (Source ID 101G), at their Title V facility. Application received: March 13, 2023. Issued: March 31, 2023.
23-0003AD: Monroe Energy LLC, 4101 Post Road, Trainer, PA 19061-5052, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This action is for an extension for the installation of a new, 2-bay, LPG Truck Loading Rack and associated piping components. Application received: March 22, 2023. Issued: April 4, 2023.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
62-00032: Ellwood National Forge, 1 Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329, Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. The Department issued the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for Ellwood National Forge's Irvine facility. The permit is comprised of sources from Ellwood National Forge (ENF), Ellwood National Steel (ENS), and Ellwood National Crankshaft (ENC). The combined facility manufactures iron and steel forging products. The facility's major emission sources include natural gas boilers, natural gas space heaters, Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization (VOD), a 45-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), 3 ENS annealing furnaces, 13 ENF heat treat furnaces, 9 ENC heat treat furnaces, crankshaft file and grind process, vacuum degasser, teeming, scrap handling, slag handling, vehicle travel, crankshaft degreasing, a ladle furnace, 4 Safety-Kleen degreaser units, pipe mold cleaning machine, 5 nitride furnaces, 9 natural gas fueled emergency generator engines, and 1 diesel fueled fire pump engine. The potential emissions of the pollutants from the facility are 94.6 tons per year (tpy) NOx, 496 tpy CO, 42 tpy SOx, 34 tpy VOC, 50 tpy PM-10, and 9.98 tpy NH3. The facility is major for CO emissions. Actual 2021 emissions from the facility were: 27.7 tons NOx, 141 tons CO, 1.5 tons SOx, 6.3 tons VOC, 5.0 tons PM-10, and 1.2 tons NH3. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The facility is also subject to the Compliance Assurance Monitoring Rule (CAM) found in 40 CFR Part 64. Appropriate permit conditions to address the applicable CAM requirements have been included in the permit. The facility is subject to the following Standards of Performance from 40 CFR Part 60: Subpart Dc for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, Subpart AAa for the EAF, and Subpart JJJJ for 6 emergency engines. The facility is also subject to the following National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants of 40 CFR Part 63: Subpart ZZZZ for 3 of the emergency engines and Subpart YYYYY for EAF Steelmaking Facilities. The renewal incorporates the provisions of plan approval 62-032O which have been administratively amended into the permit. The renewal includes an approval to modify the indicator ranges for a monitoring parameter for the EAF baghouse and an approval to modify the indicator range for pressure drop across the VOD baghouse. The renewal also incorporates an approval to modify testing requirements for 2 heat treat furnaces and 5 nitride furnaces. The permit contains emission restrictions, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act as well as applicable requirements from previous plan approvals. Application received: January 13, 2022. Renewal issued: March 24, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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.
14-00019: John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc., 2601 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100, State College, PA 16801, College Township, Centre County. Was issued a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Koch Funeral Home located in College Township, Centre County. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: October 31, 2022. Issued: March 29, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00270: Lectromat, Incorporated, P.O. Box 608, Mars, PA 16046, Adams Township, Butler County. The Department issued the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Lectromat, Incorporated, a manufacturer of electrical insulations and composite prepregs. The primary sources at the facility include 3 horizontal coaters/laminators, 2 vertical coating towers, an epoxy resin coating line, and 2 natural gas fired space heaters. Emissions from the coaters/laminators and the coating towers are controlled by fume incinerators. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions for the facility are as follows: NOx < 1 tpy; CO < 1 tpy; VOCs < 1 tpy; and HAPs < 1 tpy. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: February 23, 2022. Renewal issued: March 23, 2023.
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.
67-03055: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, 322 North Baker Road, York, PA 17404-5802, West Manchester Township, York County. For the stone crushing operations at the Baker Quarry. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: July 22, 2022. Issued: March 29, 2023.
31-03033: Stone Valley Welding, LLC, 11582 Guyer Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652-6001, Jackson Township, Huntingdon County. For the steel container manufacturing facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: June 6, 2022. Issued: March 28, 2023.
01-03002: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, 875 Oxford Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331-7743, Oxford Township, Adams County. For the quarrying operations. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: May 16, 2022. Issued: March 31, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05001: Adelphi Kitchens, Inc., 300 East Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551-8902, Heidelberg Township, Berks County. For the wood kitchen cabinet manufacturing facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: October 25, 2022. Issued: March 28, 2023.
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.
46-00054: Abington Memorial Hospital, 1200 Old York Rd., Abington, PA 19001-3720, Abington Township, Montgomery County. This action is for renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The renewed permit incorporates a previous Federally-enforceable potential to emit limit of 24.99 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx) for the entire facility. The permitted sources include four (4) dual fuel (natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil) boilers, thirteen (13) miscellaneous emergency generators with ratings ranging from 200-kW to 1,500-kW and a natural gas-fired cogeneration unit that is the facility's main source of steam. Application received: August 26, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
46-00199: Alcom Printing Group, Inc./Harleysville Plant, 140 Christopher Lane, Harleysville, PA 19438-2034, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit, for operation of six (6) lithographic printing presses. Press 10 and Press 12 (Source IDs 110 and 112), previously operating under General Permit Nos. GP10-46-0041 and GP7-46-0050, will be incorporated into the Operating Permit with this renewal. Application received: January 19, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
46-00278: Tierpoint Pennsylvania Two, LLC, 100 Adams Ave., Audubon, PA 19403, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a data center and managed hosting facility. Permitted sources consist of nine (9) diesel-fired electric generator engines which provide emergency back-up power to the facility. Application received: September 30, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
23-00226: 4 Ever in Our Hearts Pet Cremation, LLC, 1326 Macdade Blvd, Woodlyn, PA 19094-1537, Ridley Township, Delaware County. This action is for the issuance of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit for the installation and operation of a Pet Crematorium. Application received: December 12, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
25-00955: Foam Fabricators Incorporated, Erie Plant, 6550 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506-1094, Fairview Township, Erie County. The Department administratively amended the Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit to incorporate the change of responsible and permit contact officials for the facility. Application received: January 30, 2023. Revised: March 29, 2023.
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.
46-00020: Superior Tube Company, 3900 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.462, the permit has been modified to address the reclassification of n-propyl bromide (nPB) as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S EPA). The sitewide emissions remained the same and are as follows: HAP and VOC emissions are 96.2 tpy; NOx emissions are 79.2 tpy. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements. Application received: January 31, 2023. Issued: April 3, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) Denied, Terminated, Suspended or Revoked Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.431 and 127.461.
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.
17-00002: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 925 White Oaks Boulevard, Bridgeport, WV 26330, Brady Township, Clearfield County. The Department terminated the State Only Operating Permit for the Helvetia Compressor Station after a Department inspection confirmed that the facility has disconnected all air contaminant sources and rendered them inoperable in preparation of the facility being disassembled and sources physically removed. The company has also submitted notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) formally notifying them of the planned station shut down and abandonment. The Department hereby terminates State Only Operating Permit 17-00002. Application received: March 30, 2023. Revoked: March 31, 2023.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1103). 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 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.
Mining Permit No. 10841302. NPDES No. PA0002780. Pristine Resources Land, LLC, P.O. Box 36, Revloc, PA 15948, Clinton Township, Butler County. Renewal of an existing bituminous underground mine and associated NPDES permit for reclamation only. Application received: April 11, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 10743701. NPDES No. PA0215635. Pristine Resources Land, LLC, P.O. Box 36, Revloc, PA 15948, Clinton Township, Butler County. Renewal of an existing bituminous coal refuse disposal mine and associated NPDES permit for reclamation only. Application received: April 11, 2022. Issued: April 4, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17120103. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Renewal of a mining permit for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal mine affecting 199.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Fork Run to Roaring Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 5, 2022. Issued: March 27, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03120101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. Permit renewal issued for continued mining and permit revision issued for land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat for an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 97.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek; classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 30, 2023. Permit issued: April 3, 2023.
Noncoal Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 17210801. Thomas Morris, Jr., 7901 Ridge Road, Mahaffey, PA 15757, Burnside Township, Clearfield County. Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 2.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: October 27, 2021. Issued: April 3, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58222801. GP104 No. PAM122040. Force's Stone & Landscape Supply, LLC, 790 SR 3001, Laceyville, PA 18623, Springville Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to White Creek. Application received: August 25, 2022. Coverage issued: March 30, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58112502. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., 3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Jackson Township, Susquehanna County. Renewal of GP105 quarry operation affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Butler Creek. Application received: June 14, 2021. Permit issued: April 4, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58112502. GP-104 No. PAM121043. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., 3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Jackson Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Butler Creek. Application received: June 14, 2021. Permit issued: April 4, 2023.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49222801. GP104 Permit No. PAM122029. DSKE Rentals, LLC, 4655 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville, PA 17772, Delaware Township, Northumberland County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Delaware Run. Application received: May 23, 2022. Coverage issued: March 31, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58140805. NPDES Permit No. PA0226238. Daniel Pompey, 1257 Pennay Hill Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. Correction to add a new NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Wellmans Creek. Application received: October 21, 2021. Permit issued: April 3, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 7775SM10. NPDES Permit No. PA0225681. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Maidencreek Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Maiden Creek. Application received: December 21, 2021. Renewal issued: April 3, 2023.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Permit No. 18234101. Douglas Explosives Services LLC, 2052 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Greene Township, Clinton County. Blasting for a mine/quarry. Application received: March 27, 2023. Permit issued: April 3, 2023. Expiration: December 30, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 35234103. Holbert Explosives, Inc., 237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435, Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County. Construction blasting for Conner Rosensweet footer drain. Application received: March 21, 2023. Permit issued: March 28, 2023. Expiration date: March 21, 2024.
Permit No. 15234101. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062, East Brandywine Township, Chester County. Construction blasting for Brandywine Walk Phase 1. Application received: March 31, 2023. Permit issued: April 3, 2023. Expiration date: March 31, 2024.
Permit No. 38234106. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062, South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Construction blasting for DHL Project Embark Phase 2. Application received: March 29, 2023. Permit issued: April 3, 2023. Expiration date: December 31, 2023.
Permit No. 46234101. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062, Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Construction blasting for Embree Hospital. Application received: April 2, 2023. Permit issued: April 3, 2023. Expiration date: March 31, 2024.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at one. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
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.
E0804223-003. Bradford County, 2 VanKuren Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Wysox Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Wysox Community Park Phase II Development Project is the development of a municipally owned existing park to include additional items for use by the public. These items, as requested by the public and funded for construction by PA DCNR include: a proposed river access drive, asphalt paved trail, asphalt ADA parking spaces, concrete walk (accessible walkway), playground (for ages 5—12), a two-door composting restroom, and (concrete lattice, pervious) boat ramp. Latitude: 41.768829°, Longitude: -76.397837°. Application received: January 24, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: February 6, 2023. Accepted: March 29, 2023.
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.
E4002222-009. Hazleton Logistics, LLC (A DE Entity), 3515 West 75th Street, Suite 103, Prairie Village, KS 66208, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Humboldt Warehouse Project: 1) A fill within 0.11 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructing the northern portion of Building No. 1 and adjoining parking lot. 2) A fill within 0.11 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructing the northern portion of Building No. 1 and adjoining parking lot. 3) A stream enclosure of a UNT to Stony Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 728-LF, 36-in diameter SLCPP and four (4) manholes. A total of 0.22 acre of permanent wetland impacts will result in 0.22 acre of wetlands being mitigated for in the form of 0.22 wetland acre credits of mitigation bank credits from the USRMB2 mitigation bank. The credit reservation letter was provided as part of the application and the credit transfer letter has been made a case specific special condition of this permit. The project is located approximately 0.3 mile northwest of the intersection of S.R. 923 and Chestnut Hill Drive (Conyngham, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 55` 47", Longitude: -76° 4` 24") in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: August 19, 2022, March 30, 2023.
E5202222-002. Woodloch Pines, Inc., 731 Welcome Lake Road, Hawley, PA 18428, Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Little Teedyuskung Lake Dock/Gangway Replacement Project: 1) A crossing of 0.01 acre of PEM/PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 27-foot long by 17-foot wide pile-supported wooden gangway access platform. 2) A crossing of 0.03 acre of PEM/PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 172-foot long by 10-foot wide pile-supported wooden gangway. 3) An 11-foot long, 62-foot wide, T-shaped wooden floating dock within the normal pool elevation of Little Teedyuskung Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 109 River Birch Lane in Hawley, approximately 0.34 mile north of the intersection of Pin Oak Circle and Woodloch Drive (Narrowsburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 30` 17", Longitude: -75° 5` 55") in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. Application received: December 5, 2022.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006222-010. John Jabaut, 330 Stanford Road, Prospect, PA 16052, Muddycreek Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a 10-foot wide private residential driveway including two 14-foot wide steel and timber bridges the first having a 28-foot span across the main channel of Yellow Creek and the second having a 12-foot span across an existing stormwater ditch and wetland resulting in a total of 0.006 acre of permanent stream impact, 0.062 acre of permanent floodway impact, and 0.032 acre of permanent wetland impact for the extension of an existing driveway from the 11-acres parcel to Stanford Road (Prospect, PA Quadrangle N: 40.907220°; W: -80.120188°) in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County. Application received: October 25, 2022. Issued: March 28, 2023.
E4206222-006. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 203 Sycamore Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Kane Borough, Wetmore Township, McKean County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
To install and maintain four stream crossings and four wetland crossings by 12-inch diameter water and 8-inch diameter sewer lines temporarily impacting a total of 0.08 acre of a UNT Hubert Run (UNT 56603) and a total 0.03 acre of EV wetlands as part of the replacement of 9,000 feet of existing water and 1,300 feet of sewer lines in the area immediately northeast of the town of Kane, PA adjacent to S.R. 321 (Kane, PA Quadrangle N: 41.67161°; W: -78.8043°) in Kane Borough and Wetmore Township, McKean County. Application received: September 30, 2022. Issued: March 31, 2023.
E2406222-003. Fridays Gas and Oil, 16444 Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA 15868, Jay Township, Elk County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To maintain 0.23 acre of fill placed in wetlands and 50 linear feet of assumed floodway of UNT Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek at a commercial gas and oil company at 16444 Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA approximately 0.4 mile east of intersection of Elm Street on SR-255 (Kersey and Penfield, PA Quadrangle N: 41.24932°; W: -78.52096°) in Jay Township, Elk County. Mitigation for project impact is through purchase of 2.61 credits from the Pennsylvania In Lieu Fee Program fund (PIECES). Application received: October 20, 2022. Issued: March 31, 2023.
E6106222-005. Andrew C Virostek Irrevocable Trust, 3481 Treeline Drive, Murrysville, PA 15668, Scrubgrass Township, Rockland Township, Venango County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a 0.2 acre fishing hole in/along the channel and floodway of the Allegheny River, outside ordinary low water but below ordinary high water resulting in 0.015 acre of permanent impact and 0.03 acre of temporary impact to the Allegheny River on property along South Tunnel Road approximately 1.3 miles from the intersection with Kennerdell Road (Kennerdell, PA Quadrangle N: 41.270250°; W: -79.826603°) in Rockland and Scrubgrass Townships, Venango County. Application received: July 19, 2022. Issued: April 3, 2023.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-014. Philadelphia Water Department, 1100 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 120 feet by 55 feet floating classroom at Penn's Landing, Delaware River (WWF-MF) associated with an outdoor facility for an educational purpose. The project will include four steel 30" pipe piles for mooring the floating classroom and supporting the accessways; an access platform supported by two 16" steel pipe piles; and two approach accessways. The site is located at Penn's Landing, Delaware River (Philadelphia, PA USGS Quadrangle) in the City and County of Philadelphia. Latitude: 39.944714°, Longitude: -75.140296°. Application received: December 29, 2022. Issued: March 21, 2023.
E1501221-017. Borough of Phoenixville, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Phoenixville Borough Water Treatment Plant Intake Replacement Project within the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF): 1) To construct and maintain a new 18-inch passive intake screen with conical debris deflector within the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) resulting in 6 linear feet (36 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact. Also included with this activity is the construction and maintenance of two 1.5-inch stainless steel compressed air lines and a new 24-inch TR Flex DIP raw water main to be trenched within the riverbed resulting in 59 linear feet (354 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact and 186 square feet of temporary floodway impact. 2) In order to facilitate the construction of the new passive intake, a temporary cofferdam within the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) compressed air pipes and passive intake screens resulting in 138 linear feet (11,592 square feet, 0.27 acre) of temporary watercourse impact. A rock construction access will also be constructed on riverbed within this area to facilitate construction activities as well as to abandon the existing 24-inch raw intake structure with the construction of a concrete bulkhead and placement of flowable fill resulting in 15 linear feet (390 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact and 12 square feet of temporary floodway impact. 3) To perform streambank stabilization resulting in 350 square feet of permanent watercourse impact, 150 square feet of permanent floodway impact, 1,032 square feet of temporary watercourse impact, and 390 square feet of temporary floodway impact, with an additional 2,484 square feet of temporary floodway impact for construction access. This project is located near Water Street at the Phoenixville Borough Water Plant in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County (USGS PA Phoenixville Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.146551°, Longitude: -75.522503°. Application received: December 27, 2021. Issued: March 31, 2023.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
E0207222-005. Olympus Energy, LLC, 501 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Latitude: 40.246585°, Longitude: -79.873603°. Application received: March 7, 2022. Issued: March 29, 2023.
This Joint Permit Application is being submitted for stream and floodway impacts due to the construction of a 3,730-foot-long, 24-foot-wide, permanent paved access road that will provide access to the Heracles Well Pad from SR-51. The proposed access road will cross an intermittent stream at two locations and will require the construction of two stream enclosures. A temporary access road, including one existing stream crossing and one proposed stream crossing, is proposed for use during construction of the permanent access road.
The project is located in the Donora 7.5-minute quadrangle.
| Resource Name | Aquatic
Resource
Type | Activity | Chapter 93 Desig-
nation | Impact Length Temp. (LF) | Impact Length Perm. (LF) | Impact Area Temp. (Ac) | Impact Area Perm. (Ac) | Lat. Long. |
|---|
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run | Intermittent | Access Road Stream Crossing 1 | WWF | 43 | 76 | 0.007 | 0.012 | 40.246585 -79.873603 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 -79.873603 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Access Road Stream Crossing 1 | WWF | 31 | 104 | 0.010 | 0.007 | 40.246585 -79.873603 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run | Intermittent | Access Road Stream Crossing 2 | WWF | 24 | 196 | 0.004 | 0.031 | 40.246879 -79.872518 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Access Road Stream Crossing 2 | WWF | 80 | 173 | 0.007 | 0.016 | 40.246879 -79.872518 |
| UNT 1 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Access Road Stream Crossing 2 | WWF | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0.044 | 40.246879 -79.872518 |
| UNT 1 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run | Intermittent | Temporary Road Crossing 1 | WWF | 86 | 0 | 0.008 | 0 | 40.247200 -79.872463 |
| UNT 1 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Temporary Road Crossing 1 | WWF | 180 | 0 | 0.145 | 0 | 40.247200 -79.872463 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run | Intermittent | Temporary Road Crossing 2 | WWF | 49 | 0 | 0.008 | 0 | 40.247569 -79.871686 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Temporary Road Crossing 2 | WWF | 58 | 0 | 0.075 | 0 | 40.247569 -79.871686 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Permanent Floodway Impact 1 | WWF | 198 | 15 | 0.064 | 0.014 | 40.247449 -79.871671 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Permanent Floodway Impact 2 | WWF | 291 | 126 | 0.107 | 0.078 | 40.247449 -79.871671 |
| UNT 2 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Temporary Road Crossing 3 | WWF | 96 | 0 | 0.011 | 0 | 40.248111 -79.870349 |
| UNT 3 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Permanent Floodway Impact 3 | WWF | 37 | 30 | 0.021 | 0.002 | 40.249968 -79.867836 |
| UNT 5 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Permanent Floodway Impact 3 | WWF | 128 | 73 | 0.059 | 0.007 | 40.249968 -79.867836 |
| UNT 4 to Trib 39542 to Fallen Timber Run Floodway | Floodway | Temporary Road Crossing 4 | WWF | 85 | 0 | 0.025 | 0 | 40.249967 -79.867526 |
| Totals | Stream
Floodway | | | 202
1,184 | 272
566 | 0.027
0.524 | 0.043
0.168 |
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E0205221-024. Brackenridge Borough, 1000 Brackenridge Ave, Brackenridge, PA 15014, Brackenridge Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The applicant has been given consent to: Construct, operate, and maintain a new variable width asphalt trail within Brackenridge Memorial Park that will serve as an extension of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail paralleling the Allegheny River. Additionally, an existing abandoned well will be filled to allow for the continuation of the trail. Permanent impacts include 0.6 acre of floodplain impacts for the trail construction as well as 0.003 acre of impact for the filling of the existing well. The project site is located at 1000 Brackenridge Avenue (New Kensington East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 36.9`, 65"; W: -79°, 44`, 30.24"; Sub-basin 18A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Brackenridge Borough, Allegheny County. Application received: October 26, 2021. Issued: March 30, 2023.
E5605221-001. Somerset Township, P.O. Box 754, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Township, Somerset County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The applicant has been given consent to: 1. Remove 336 LF of an existing 435 LF 30-inch diameter plastic pipe in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Kimberly Run (CWF). 2. Construct, operate and maintain a new 402 LF watercourse to connect the outlet of the remaining 99 LF plastic pipe to the unaffected portions of the unnamed tributary. 3. Construct, operate and maintain 75 LF of bank stabilization on the newly created watercourse below the aforementioned 99 LF plastic pipe, consisting of gabion baskets and 18 LF of R-4 riprap for outlet protection. For the purpose of corrective action to resolve the unpermitted enclosure of and fill placement in 450 LF of UNT to Kimberly Run and associated floodway, and 0.013 acre of PEM wetlands. The culvert's function is to provide support to the west side of Menser Road. The project will permanently impact 402 LF of the UNT and 0.048 acre of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands and temporarily impact 336 LF of the UNT and 0.552 acre of associated floodway, and 0.038 acre of PEM wetlands. The project site is located along Menser Road, approximately 0.3 mile south of the intersection with SR 31, (Murdock PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 59`, 30"; W: -79°, 01`, 01"; Sub-basin 19F; USACE Pittsburgh District). Application received: March 22, 2021. Issued: March 31, 2023.
E0205222-016. AR Building Company, Inc, 310 Seven Fields, Suite 350, Seven Fields, PA 16046, Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The applicant has been given consent to: To amend Permit No. E02-1801, which authorized the replacement of a 25` arch metal culvert over Leak Run (WWF) with a 45` open bottom, metal plate arch culvert. This culvert replacement project was not constructed. This permit also authorized the construction of three utility crossings of Leak Run (4" plastic gas line, 6" plastic (SDR-35) sewer line, and an 8" DIP (ductile iron pipe) water line). This amendment proposes to: Remove the existing 25` arch metal culvert and construct and maintain a replacement 48` open bottom precast concrete culvert, with wingwalls, over Leak Run; Construct and maintain three utility line crossings of Leak Run, as previously detailed; For the purpose of providing access to a proposed 116-unit apartment building. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 70 feet of stream and 0.02 acre of floodway, and temporarily impact 150 feet of stream and 0.03 acre of floodway. The project site is located at the entrance of 4281 Old William Penn Hwy (Braddock, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 26`, 35"; W: -79°, 46`, 38"; Sub-basin 19A). Application received: April 15, 2022. Issued: March 31, 2023.
E0205222-001. O'Hara Township, 325 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The applicant has been given consent to: Construct, operate, and maintain approximately 310 liner feet of streambank restoration, along a UNT to Little Pine Creek (TSF), including grading the stream bank to aid in reconnecting the stream to its floodplain, 310 linear feet of vegetative slope stabilization, using landscape fabric and riparian buffer plantings along both banks of the UNT to Little Pine Creek, for the purpose of providing sediment load reduction toward O'Hara Township's MS4 requirements of their NPDES permit (Permit No. PAI136128). Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 310 feet of stream and 0.5 acre of floodway and will temporarily impact 350 feet of stream and 0.45 acre of floodway. Construct, operate, and maintain a 19` x 8` riprap lined stilling basin for the purpose of dissipating velocities exiting the existing 60" CMP culvert. The project site is located at the end of Calmwood Road, which is located off of Saxonburg Boulevard (Glenshaw, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 31`, 24"; W: -79°, 55`, 23"; Sub-basin 18A). Application received: January 21, 2022. Issued: April 3, 2023.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG294123007-00
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Co, LLC
Contact Person Doug Kepler
Address 51 Zents Boulevard
City, State, Zip Brookville, PA 15825-2701
Township(s) Lewis Township
County Lycoming County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Grays Run (EV, MF), UNT to Lycoming Creek (EV, MF)
Application received: February 14, 2023
Issued: March 30, 2023
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kate Hogue, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-332-6860.
ESCGP # 3 ESX170590040-01/Cosgray Meter Pad
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC
Contact Person Kirsten Kiesel
Address 2200 Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Cannonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Franklin Township
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT To South Fork Ten Mile Creek WWF
Application received: February 28, 2023
Issued: April 4, 2023
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
ESCGP # 3 ESG070222004-00
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-5839
Township(s) Frazer Township
County Allegheny County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Crawford Run WWF, Bailey Run WWF
Application received: December 23, 2022
Issued: March 29, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the 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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Uni Mart 44343, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-36683, 901 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Fuel Up Trucksville, LLC, 10 Nittany Lane, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting site-specific standards.
7 Eleven 40206, Storage Tank Facility ID # 48-24155, 109 West Main Street, Bath, PA 18014, Bath Borough, Northampton County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Group LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Natalie Ferraro, 814-332-6648.
Last Minit Mart New Castle, Storage Tank Facility ID # 37-30260, 511 Montgomery Ave, New Castle, PA 16102, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Reed Oil Company, 511 Montgomery Ave, New Castle, PA 16102 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Greg Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Keneco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 01-36776, 6149 Baltimore Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340-9504, Germany Township, Adams County. Mountain Research LLC, 825 25th St, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Sharon & Dean Berkheimer, 6149 Baltimore Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340-9504 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Petroleum Constituents. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
7 Eleven 40245, Storage Tank Facility ID # 36-24121, 1404 N Reading Rd, Reamstown, PA 17578, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., 901 S Bolmar St, West Chester, PA 19382, on behalf of Sunoco LLC, 2 Righter Pkwy, Ste 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Petroleum Constituents. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Hertz Rent a Car, Storage Tank Facility ID # 51-38096, 8201 Bartram Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 6 Terri Lane, Suite # 350, Burlington, NJ 08016, on behalf of The Hertz Corporation, 8501 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Hertz Rent a Car, Storage Tank Facility ID # 51-44283, 1 Arrivals Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 6 Terri Lane, Suite # 350, Burlington, NJ 08016, on behalf of The Hertz Corporation, 8501 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
A to Z Convenience Store, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-03926, 1617 West Street, Homestead, PA 15120, Homestead Borough, Allegheny County. Compliance Environmental Service, 2700 Kirila Boulevard, Hermitage, PA 16148, on behalf of Executor of the Estate of Robert B. Graham, 131 East 17th Avenue, Hermitage, PA 16148 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
CORRCTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Al's Quick Stop 9, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-13185, 547 North Hunter Highway, Drums, PA 18222, Butler Township, Luzerne County. LaBella Associates, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512, on behalf of Alnajukchahat Real Estate, LLC, 702 East Swinick Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 30, 2023.
Brodheadsville Sunoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-25468, 2023 Route 209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Pipeline Petroleum, Inc., P.O. Box 159, Macungie, PA 18062 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 31, 2023.
Speedway # 6714, Storage Tank Facility ID # 48-23195, 201 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. AECOM, 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite E-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of Speedway, LLC, P.O Box 1500, Springfield, OH 44501 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on March 31, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Natalie Ferraro, Clerical Assistant, 814-332-6648.
Radhe Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 03-29674, 222 Buffalo Street, Freeport, PA 16229, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. CORE Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of SPC Realty Company, 8199 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Petroleum. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 30, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Cherie M. Campbell, Soil Scientist.
7 Eleven 40245, Storage Tank Facility ID # 36-24121, 1404 N Reading Rd, Reamstown, PA 17578, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., 901 S Bolmar St., West Chester, PA 19382, on behalf of Sunoco LLC, 2 Righter Pkwy, Ste 120, Wilmington, DE 19808 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Petrolem Constituents. The report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on March 31, 2023.
Contact: Cynthia Stine, Licensed Professional Geologist.
Sac Shop Wolfsburg, Storage Tank Facility ID
qj # 05-32020, 6934 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Township, Bedford County. Gary C Calvert LLC, P.O. Box 504, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, on behalf of SAC Incorporated, 488 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Petroleum Products. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 28, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Mauro's Amoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-06219, 7409 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235, Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110, on behalf of David Mauro, 7409 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on March 31, 2023.
Kehm Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-81563, 1600 Oakdale Road, P.O. Box # 275, Allison Park, PA 15101, Oakdale Borough, Allegheny County. CORE Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Kehm Oil Company, P.O. Box 130, Oakdale, PA 15071 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the background standards and was approved by DEP on April 4, 2023.
STORAGE TANKS
CLOSURE-IN-PLACE VARIANCE
Central Office: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: Randy Martin 717-772-5828
The following variance from closure requirements under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. § 6021.501) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter E, has been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762.
Variance
No. | Applicant Name & Address | County | Municipality | Tank Type | Tank Capacities |
|---|
| U-23-0001 | 7-Eleven, Inc.
P.O. Box 711 Dallas, TX 75221 | Allegheny | Bethel Park Borough | Gasoline Gasoline | 10,000 gallons 10,000 gallons |
The variance request asks that underground storage tanks (USTs) 002 and 003 be excluded from part of the UST closure requirements located in 25 Pa. Code § 245.452(b). Specifically, the variance requests that USTs 002 and 003 be permanently closed without being removed from the ground or filled with a non-shrinking, inert solid material as required by regulation to facilitate the installation of new, structurally independent, field-constructed USTs built within USTs 002 and 003. A variance was granted with the following conditions: (1) 7-Eleven, Inc. shall comply with all remaining applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 and shall not violate any applicable provision of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act; and (2) This Variance Approval will remain in effect until March 30, 2026, unless amended or revoked by the Department or terminated for any reason by 7-Eleven, Inc. or by the Department.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401
The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Applicant: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2000 Commerce Drive, Park Place 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, West Conshohocken Lateral Stream Stabilization Project.
E4683223-019. To construct and maintain a stream stabilization project of approximately 97 linear feet of a tributary to Schuylkill River (WWF) for purposes of protecting an existing and exposed 10-inch diameter natural gas pipeline. The work includes the installation of an articulated concrete mat, installation of in-stream grade control structures (6 cross vanes), and left bank armored with riprap. The project is located approximately 500 feet north west from Chelsea Drive (Latitude: 40.114894°; Longitude: -75.371701°) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS, STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-497. Filed for public inspection April 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit.
This material has been drawn directly from the official
Pennsylvania Bulletin full text database.
Due to the limitations of HTML or differences in display capabilities
of different browsers, this version may differ slightly from the
official printed version.
