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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/
NewThe Barley Farms
Jeffrey Barley
862 Donerville Road
Millersville, PA 17551Lancaster
County405 355.57 Pulletts/
SteersNA Renewal Jason Wenger
5376 Elizabethtown Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster
County144 529.39 Dairy/
SwineNA Renewal Rushtown Poultry LLC
970 Rushtown Road
Danville, PA 17821Northumberland
County34.9 1,757.96 Layer NA Renewal Buffalo Valley Farmstead Inc.
269 Meeting House Lane
Lewisburg, PA 17837Union
County1,058.3 759.78 Swine/
PoultryNA 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).
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Pam Yoder Clerical Assistant, 814-332-6899.
Application No. 0322502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority Address P.O. Box 27
NuMine, PA 16244Municipality Cowanshannock Township County Armstrong County Responsible Official Peter Catanese
Chairman
Cowanshannock Township
Municipal Authority
P.O. Box 27
NuMine, PA 16244Consulting Engineer George R. Hart P.E.
Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024Application Received December 22, 2022 Description Sagamore Well No. 3 (new source), disinfection and iron/manganese treatment. Application No. 1623501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant West Freedom
Water AssociationAddress 2891 Rt. 368
Parker, PA 16049Municipality Perry Township County Clarion County Responsible Official Tammy Barlett
Secretary
West Freedom Water Association
2891 Rt. 368
Parker, PA 16049Consulting Engineer Gregg Del Principe, P.E.
650 Shenango Stop Road
New Castle, PA 16101Application Received January 3, 2023 Description WTP Upgrades—iron filters, water softeners and reverse osmosis treatment, chemical feed upgrades and back-up power installation.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Pam Yoder Clerical Assistant, 814-332-6899.
WA 25-63E, Water Allocations. Erie City Water Authority, 240 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16501, City of Erie, Erie County. To service all or portions of the City of Erie, Greene Township, Harborcreek Township, Lawrence Park Township, McKean Borough, McKean Township, Summit Township, Wesleyville Borough and Bulk Water Sales for Resale to Summit Township Water Authority and Fairview Township Water Authority (District 1), all within Erie County. Water Allocation renewal to continue to withdraw a total daily maximum of 62 MGD from Lake Erie through the Richard S. Wasielewski WTP 56 MGD and Chestnut WTP (Lake Intake 1) 32 MGD. Application received: January 3, 2023.
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 below, 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 below. During this comment period the municipality may request that the individual identified below, 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 listed above 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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Prem Ventures (Shavertown Shell), Primary Facility ID # 780259, 125 North Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708, Kingston Township, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 on behalf of Prem Ventures LLC, 799 Coon Road, Wyoming, PA 18644, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated by a release of gasoline. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Citizens Voice on December 23, 2022. Application received: December 28, 2022.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7381.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGM066NE002. Re-Match USA, Inc., 92 Progress Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 16335, Rush Township, Schuylkill County. This application is for a Determination of Applicability (DOA) for municipal waste general permit, WMGM066, to authorize the processing of artificial turf fields to separate the constituents (sand, crumb rubber and artificial grass) for beneficial use. Application received: October 25, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to 717-787-7381, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7381. 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.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGR163NW001. Shawmut Grade PW Facility, Shawmut Grade Road, Wilcox, PA 15870, Sergeant Township, McKean County. General Permit Application Registration (WMGR163) for loading/unloading areas, aboveground produced water storage tanks, associated piping and appurtenances within secondary containment for the storage and transfer of liquid waste. Application received: December 22, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: December 27, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR101SW005, DRB Construction, Inc., 4179 William Flynn Highway, Allison Park, PA 15101, Shaler Township, Allegheny County. This application is for a determination of applicability under general permit WMGR101 for the processing and beneficial use of steel slag, iron slag, and refractory bricks that were co-disposed with slag, reclaimed asphalt pavement materials (RAP) in quantities greater than 10 cubic yards and uncontaminated brick, block and concrete from sidewalk and highway projects as a construction material at the DRB Concrete Recycling Center, located at 1114 William Flynn Highway, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Application received: December 13, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: December 28, 2022.
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.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
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.
25-00383B: Erie Hard Chrome, Inc., 1570 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: November 14, 2022.
The Department has received the following plan approval application for the construction and initial operation of replacement plating processes and control devices at their facility.
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.
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.
36-03221A: CK Manufacturing LLC, 330 Millwood Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, Pequea Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 21, 2022. For their light-duty truck body and barn stall railings coating booth. Actual VOC emissions are approximately 5.0 tons per year and potential VOC emissions are about 33.7 tons per year. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
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.
17-00062, DuBois Regional Medical Center, 100 Hospital Avenue, Dubois, PA 15801, City of DuBois, Clearfield County. Application received: October 31, 2022. For the State Only Operating Permit renewal authorization regarding their sources in City of DuBois, Clearfield County. The sources associated with this facility are comprised of three (3) gas-fired boilers, each rated at approximately 20 MMBtu/hr and with No. 2 fuel oil firing capability that are associated with Source ID 031, multiple smaller gas-fired boilers and other natural gas-fired combustion sources associated with Source IDs 032, 033A, 035 and 036, and multiple new and existing diesel fired emergency generator engines associated with Source IDs P102 and P103, along with trivial sources including the above ground fuel storage tanks in service for some of the above sources. The type and quantity of pollutants estimated on a facility-wide potential emissions basis are, as follows: 3.1 tpy of PM/PM-10; <1 tpy of SO2; 24.8 tpy of NOx; 16.2 tpy of CO; 7.7 tpy of VOC; and 1.3 TPY of HAP. There were minor changes including new sources constructed at this facility during permit term. The renewal permit incorporates the changes from application, along with the applicable regulatory requirements. The emergency engines associated with Source ID P102 are subject to the Federal National Standards of Performance as codified in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, and the other ones associated with Source ID P103 are subject to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants as codified in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. Moreover, the Source ID 031 boilers are subject to fuel usage monitoring and recordkeeping provisions within the Federal National Standards of Performance as codified in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc, as well as operational limits on firing No. 2 fuel oil in order to continue to maintain gas-fired unit exemption status pursuant to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ(6J). The renewal permit incorporates all applicable Federal and state regulatory requirements, including the appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and any other conditions necessary to verify compliance. The conditions are established pursuant to the applicable air quality regulatory provisions under Article III of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
54-00031, Lehigh Valley Hospital/Schuylkill, 700 E Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA 17901, City of Pottsville, Schuylkill County. Application received: November 8, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal Operating Permit for this hospital. The operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
33-00016, NAC Carbon Products, Inc., Elk Run Avenue, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County. Application received: April 1, 2022. The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the small diameter carbon product facility. The primary sources at the facility include a main and an auxiliary boiler for space heating, the grinding, screening, mixing, molding, baking, and graphitizing processes, and a solvent degreaser. Potential emissions are as follows: 13.35 TPY total suspended particulate, 0.91 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, 21.86 TPY NOx, 14.62 TPY CO, 4.18 TPY VOC, 0.07 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
25-00279, Associated Spring Barnes Group, 226 South Center Street, Corry, PA 16407, City of Corry, Erie County. Application received: January 26, 2022. The Department intends to renew the State Operating Permit for Barnes Group, Inc., Associated Spring plant. The facility manufactures wire springs and other small metal parts, primarily for the automotive industry. The sources at the facility include 2 natural gas fueled space heating boilers, 2 natural gas fueled process boilers, 2 air handlers, an oiling process, dip coating, spray coating, grinding, natural gas fueled bluing and drawing ovens, natural gas fueled miscellaneous ovens, parts washers, and a natural gas fueled emergency generator. The facility is a Natural Minor. The potential emissions from the facility are as follows, 6.1235 tpy PM; 1.02413 tpy PM-10; 1.02413 tpy PM-2.5; 0.08077 tpy SOx; 13.4746 tpy NOx; 28.31643 tpy VOC; 11.31869 tpy CO; and 2.4467 tpy all HAPs combined. 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.
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.
50-03004, Tuscarora Hardwoods, Inc., 2240 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024, Spring Township, Perry County. Application received: November 11, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for a biomass boiler at its facility. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 26.4 tpy NOx, 72.0 tpy CO, 26.4 tpy PM10, 3.0 tpy SOx, and 2.61 tpy VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Federal 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—NESHAPS for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05008, Tyson Poultry, Inc., 403 South Custer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557, Earl Township and New Holland Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: May 25, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the poultry slaughtering and processing plant. The facility's reported 2021 emissions include 13.92 tpy of NOx, 9.72 tpy of CO, 7.83 tpy of PM10, 0.4 tpy of SOx, 10.04 tpy of VOCs and 3.55 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.63a, 40 CFR Part 60—Subpart Dc, 40 CFR Part 60—Subpart IIII, and 40 CFR Part 63—Subpart ZZZZ.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l .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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32120106. P&N Coal Co., Inc., 680 Old Route 119 Highway North, Indiana, PA 15701, Banks Township, Indiana County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 196.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to South Branch Bear Run and unnamed tributary to Brady Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 27, 2022.
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. 33180101. P. & N. Coal Company, Inc., 680 Old Route 119 Highway North, Indiana, PA 15701, Rose Township and Clover Township, Jefferson County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine. Application received: December 27, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17980104. NPDES No. PA0237922. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 84.0 acres. This renewal application is for reclamation only with the continued operation and maintenance of mine drainage water treatment systems. The renewal does not contain revisions to the existing operation. Receiving stream(s): Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 13, 2022. Accepted: December 28, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40663027. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, 144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Correction to add ash placement areas, an ash source and decrease the permit acres from 470.0 to 187.4 acres of an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation. Receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: December 22, 2022.
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
30-day Daily Instantaneous ParameterAverage Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 01930301. NPDES No. PA0595591. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 141.0 acres. Receiving streams: Middle Creek classified for the following uses: CWF-MF. Application received: December 21, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 4074SM12. NPDES No. PA0599352. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Jefferson Township, Somerset County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 317.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Kooser Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: December 27, 2022.
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:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH 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, 814-342-8101.
NPDES No. PA0257630. Mining Permit No. 17110105. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830. Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from a bituminous surface coal mine in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 233.9 acres. Receiving stream: Bald Hill Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 29, 2022.
The following outfalls discharge to Bald Hill Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Basin 1 Intermittent 002 Existing Treatment Basin 2 Intermittent 003 Existing Treatment Basin 3 Intermittent 004 Existing Treatment Basin 4 Intermittent 005 Existing Sediment Pond A Precipitation Induced 006 Existing Sediment Pond B Precipitation Induced 007 Existing Sediment Pond C Precipitation Induced 008 Existing Sediment Pond D Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Sediment Pond E Precipitation Induced 010 Existing Sediment Pond F Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004 (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: 005—010 (Dry Weather 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: 005—010 (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: 005—010 (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. 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. PA0227609. Mining Permit No. 16970307. Terra Works, Inc., 49 South Sheridan Road, Clarion, PA 16214, Beaver Township, Licking Township and Richland Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: November 9, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Turkey Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.492 002 Existing SWO 0.214 003 Existing TFO 0.072 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.7 5.4 6.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225665. Mining Permit No. 39880302. Coplay Aggregates, Inc., 5101 Beekmanstown Road, Whitehall, PA 18052, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Application received: July 1, 2022.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 21.49 acres. Receiving stream: Abandoned water-filled pit to Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: CWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to abandoned water-filled pit:
Outfall Number New or existing Type Discharge Rate 001DIS Existing TFO 0.25 MDG The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (MGD) 1.296 Acidity, Total (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5929222-010. Delmar Midstream LLC, 2620 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403, Delmar Township and Shippen Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 19, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch diameter waterline impacting 861 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689267°, -77.421011°);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch diameter waterline impacting 105 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689242°, -77.418436°);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch diameter waterline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689242°, -77.413078°);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch diameter waterline impacting 7,438 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 50 linear feet of West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.688639°, -77.410156°).
The project will result in 155 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 8,299 square feet (0.191 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Delmar and Shippen Township, Tioga County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E4104122-016. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 3-0, P.O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218, McIntyre Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 28, 2022.
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a stream restoration project on Lycoming Creek along SR 0014, north of Ralston. The project was authorized under Emergency Permit EP4104122-001 PA DOT, therefore the project has already been completed. Lycoming Creek has been severely eroded along the right streambank and created a gravel bar along the left streambank. The project will utilize a temporary diversion and temporary channel to convey the stream during construction. The project will not require a temporary conveyance of traffic. The project will remove approximately 550 LF of gravel bar and utilize the material to rebuild the right bank out approximately 10 Ft. The project will utilize 17 multi-log deflectors and approximately 600 LF of Grouted R-8 Rip Rap to permanently stabilize the right bank of Lycoming Creek. The project will restore the channel bank to pre-eroded conditions. The project does not propose any jurisdictional wetlands impacts. Lycoming Creek is classified as an Exceptional Value Stream by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and listed as a Stocked and Wild Trout Stream by PA Fish and Boat Commission. Latitude: 41° 32` 47", Longitude: -76° 57` 43".
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E1904222-005. Town of Bloomsburg, 301 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, City of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 13, 2022.
The Town of Bloomsburg is proposing to reconstruct and maintain a section of UNT to Fishing Creek (WWF-MF), installing natural grade control structures, permanent plunge pools and erosion control aprons to prevent future streambed erosion. Latitude: 41° 00` 33.9", Longitude: -76° 26` 59.4".
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1804222-004. Aaron and Nicole Yohm, 404 Sunnyside Rd., Newmanstown, PA 17073, Green Township, Clinton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 20, 2022.
Aaron and Nicole Yohn are proposing to install and maintain a permanent bank-to-bank bridge over Pepper Run for permanent private access to their property on the west side of the stream. This project was initially authorized and installed under a GP-8 in September 2022. At that time, approximately 2,300 sq. ft. of earth disturbance occurred along the stream and within the floodway. An additional 10,000 sq. ft. of earth disturbance occurred to construct the access roadway into the crossing site and on the far side of the stream. No new disturbance will occur as part of this permit action. The bridge is a single span 30-foot-long x 12-foot-wide steel beam with a timber deck on precast foundations. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this crossing project. No wetlands will be impacted. The drainage area at the crossing site is 1.93 square miles. Pepper Run is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation as a High Quality, Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF) with Migratory Fish (MF). Latitude: 41° 2` 46.90", Longitude: -76° 19` 41.59".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
E3502122-013. Pa Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Moscow Borough, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 11, 2022.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0690 Section D50 Project: 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 60` wide single span box culvert carrying SR 0690 across Van Brunt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) having an 20` normal clear span and a 7.5` minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. 2. To permanently impact 0.03 acre of EV wetlands for roadway embankment grading associated with the structure replacement. 3. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of Van Brunt Creek (HQ-CWF) consisting of an 18" pipe and riprap protection. The project is located along SR 0690 Section D50 Segment 0100, Offset 1236, approximately 0.90 mile east of the SR 0690/SR 0380 intersection, Moscow, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.338398; Longitude: -75.541150.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
E0603222-005. Duke Realty Limited Partnership, 161 Washington Street, Suite 1020, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 21, 2022.
To remove 1). An existing culvert at the existing Hottenstein Road crossing of the UNT to Mill Creek (TSF/MF). The existing portion of Hottenstein Road that crosses the culvert is to be permanently removed. The impact proposes 35 LF of disturbance to the watercourse of the UNT to Mill Creek and 0.003 acre to a palustrine emergent exceptional value wetlands (Wetland V). 2). The proposed re-alignment of Hottenstein Road crosses the UNT to Mill Creek (TSF/MF) and impacts to a palustrine emergent exceptional value wetlands (Wetland Q). The crossing of Wetland Q will be made with an 83-foot long, 36" diameter, reinforced concrete pipe, embedded 6` below existing grade at the inverts. This impact proposes 0.208 acre of disturbance to a palustrine emergent exceptional value wetlands (Wetland Q). 3). A culvert is proposed at the location of the proposed re-aligned Hottenstein Road crossing of the UNT to Mill Creek (TSF/MF). The crossing of the UNT to Mill Creek will be made with a 76-foot long, 4.7` high by 18.0` wide open bottom culvert. This impact proposes 122 LF of disturbance to the watercourse of the UNT to Mill Creek. 4. A 6" diameter sanitary sewer force main is proposed from the proposed on-site sanitary sewer pump station to an existing intermediate pump station owned by the Maxatawny Township Municipal Authority. The majority of this run will be along Route 222 and at a point this force main will cross approximately 1 foot below an existing storm culvert, which conveys flow of a UNT to Sacony Creek (CWF/MF). This impact proposes 9 LF of disturbance to the watercourse of the UNT of Sacony Creek. The project is located in Maxatawny Township, Berks County. Latitude: 40.359799°N, Longitude: -75.750572°W.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601222-024. KRE Acquisition Corp, 520 US Highway 22, P.O. Box 6872, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Conshohocken Borough and Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 7, 2022.
KRE Acquisition Corp is proposing the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with 401/433 Washington Street Apartments along the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF): 1) Construction of a 598-unit residential apartment complex including excavation of fill for Act 2 requirements and a walking trail. There is no fill proposed in the floodway. 2) Construction of a stormwater outfall. Proposed work includes 5 acres of permanent floodway impact and no wetland impacts. The site is located near the intersection of Elm and Washington Streets (Norristown, PA USGS Map) in the Borough of Conshohocken and Whitemarsh Township. Latitude: 40.071293°, Longitude: -75.297286°.
E5101222-016. Woods Grove Capital, LLC, 15 Woods Grove Road, Westport, CT 06880, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 5, 2022.
Woods Grove Capital, LLC, is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the construction of a 40,165 sq ft warehouse. Activities associated with the warehouse site development: 1) To fill wetland area (Wetland A PEM) for site development resulting in 197 linear feet (13,456 sq ft, 0.309 acre) of permanent wetland impact. 2) To fill wetland area (Wetland B PEM) for site development resulting in 95 linear feet (4,818 sq ft, 0.11 acre) of permanent wetland impact. This project is located at 13000 McNulty Road, Philadelphia (USGS PA Beverly Quadrangle) in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Latitude: 40.110240°, Longitude: -74.981106°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
EA1006222-002. BioMost Inc., 434 Spring Street Ext, Mars, PA 16046, Washington Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 21, 2022.
The SR 81 Passive Treatment System Rehabilitation project involves the rehabilitation and expansion of an existing treatment system for the abatement of abandoned mine drainage. Construction will include installing a sludge pond upgradient of the existing treatment system, removing iron sludge from existing settling ponds and wetlands, adding a second Anoxic Limestone Drain within the footprint of the settling pond, and enhancing the ''natural wetland by installing z-pile moat and a distribution berm to prevent short circuiting from flooding by Slippery Rock Creek (Trout Approved Waters, CWF). Rock lined spillways and channels will be constructed to convey flows between the components of the passive treatment system. Wetland plantings will be conducted following construction to provide rapid establishment of dense and diverse vegetation. This treatment system has been operation for 20 years and is in need of repair. This project will result in the permanent impact of .22 acre to palustrine emergent wetland. Latitude: 41.098889°, Longitude: -79.859167°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
EA3803222-005. Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 227, Palmyra, PA 17078, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 17, 2023.
To conduct a stream restoration along 1,105 feet of an unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek (TSF, MF) including 1.) the relocation and maintenance of 384 feet of stream; 2.) the grading and maintenance of 1,164 feet of streambank (left and right banks); 3.) the construction and maintenance of 1,462 linear feet of bankfull benches; 4.) the construction and maintenance of twelve riffles totaling 311 feet in length; 5.) the construction and maintenance of twelve boulder runs; 6.) the construction and maintenance of a 20.0-foot by 10.0-foot temporary timber bridge; 7.) the installation and maintenance of nine rock outcrops; 8.) the placement and maintenance of fill in 120 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to an unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek (TSF, MF); and 9.) the excavation and maintenance of 2.22 acres of floodway along an unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek (TSF, MF), all for the purposes of improving instream habitat and water quality. The project is located immediately downstream of Culvert Street (Latitude: 40° 17` 11.45" N; Longitude: 76° 24` 41.50" W) in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
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 # ESCGP#3
Applicant Name Olympus Energy LLC
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
Address 501 Technology Drive, Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Forward Township and Elizabeth Township
County Allegheny County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Monongahela River WWF; Perry Mill Run WWF; Fallen Timber Run WWF
Application received: August 10, 2022
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