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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department 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 the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received 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 applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
59-00008C: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., LLC (1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002) for the proposal to construct and operate a Solar Mars turbine compressor at the company's Station 315 facility in Charleston Township, Tioga County.
08-00001A: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002) for the proposal to construct and operate a Solar Mars turbine compressor and emergency engine generator at the company's Station 315 facility in Charleston Township, Tioga County. The project also includes decommissioning of the existing turbines and emergency engine.
14-00003F: The Pennsylvania State University (Office of Physical Plant Building, Room 101P, University Park, PA 16802) for the proposal to construct and operate two new natural gas-fired boilers at the West Campus Steam Plant (WCSP) on the University Park campus in College Township, Centre County. The project will also include demolition of three (3) existing boilers at the WCSP as well as modifying the remaining two of existing boilers to fire only natural gas.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
25-1038A: Lord Corp. (2455 Robinson Road, Erie, PA 16509) for the proposed relocate and combination of its Erie operations in Summit Township, Erie County. Operations from the West 12th Street manufacturing plant and the Grandview Avenue corporate offices will relocate to the new facility. This is a State Only facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act 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
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Program Manager—Telephone: 717-705-4702.
06-05069T: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. (P. O.Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536) for exhausting the air pickup from a COS machine to atmosphere after the air is filtered by a baghouse and a HEPA filter. This source is located at their Lyon Station Plant in Richmond Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Control C416A presently vents inside. Plan Approval 06-05069T is for venting Control C416A to atmosphere. For the COS machine, the company shall be subject to and comply with 40 CFR 60 Subpart KK and BAT. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The potential air emissions from the proposed project are 4.5 tons per year of PM and 0.45 ton per year of lead.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
Thomas J. Hanlon, P.E., Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests, or requests for a public hearing.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-00027: IESI Bethlehem Landfill (2335 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015-6004) for operation of a Landfill in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. This is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources and control devices at this facility are the landfill operations, leachate storage, landfill gas collection flare, portable crushing operations, and water sprays. The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-00110: Bryn Hill Industries (407 Industrial Park Drive, Lincoln Yeadon, PA 19050) for a non-Title V, State-Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Yeadon Borough, Delaware County. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. The permit was issued on 5-22-2008 and will expire on 6-30-2013. The facility consists of a Foam Product Line, consisting of three (3) Process Ovens, a mold release spray process and three (3) oven heaters to cure the foam as the primary emission sources. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00181: Technetics Group Hatfield (1600 Industry Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440) for a PTFE etching facility in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. No changes in sources or applicable regulations have taken place since the permit was last issued in February 2008. The facility underwent a change of ownership that was effective January 1, 2012. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00097: ASGCO Manufacturing, Inc. (301 Gordan Street, Allentown, PA 18102) for operation of a conveyor and conveying equipment manufacturer in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The source consists of a plasma cutting table and a cartridge dust collector. This is an initial State-Only operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
35-00027: Quadrant EPP (900 North South Road, Scranton, PA 18504) for operation of an unsupported film and sheet plastic manufacturing facility in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. The primary sources at the facility include 3 presses and 3 natural gas fired boilers. This is a renewal State-Only Natural Minor operating permit. The proposed State-only Operating Permit contains other applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Program Manager—Telephone: 717-705-4702.
06-03141: UGI LNG, Inc. (1 Meridian Boulevard, Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, PA 19610) for operation of a natural gas liquefaction facility in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The vaporizer is subject to the New Source Performance Standards prescribed in 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc. Overall potential NOx and CO emissions from the operation are 10.03 and 2.53 tons per 12-month rolling total. Emissions of all other criteria pollutants are considered minor.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Thomas J. Hanlon, P.E., Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at (717) 705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
38-03025: TE Connectivity (3155 State Route 72, Jonestown, PA 17038) for their electrical connector manufacturing facility in Union Township, Lebanon County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has potential emissions of 7.7 tpy of CO, 9.2 tpy of NOx, 9.9 tpy of VOC and 0.2 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 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
36-03172: Trinity Alloys, Inc. (950 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552) for the scrap aluminum melting facility in Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has potential emissions of 1.3 tpy of PM, 2.2 tpy of NOx and 1.8 tpy of CO. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63, Subpart RRR—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
28-05041: JLG Industries, Inc. (15276 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, PA 17255) for operation of coating booths in Antrim Township, Franklin County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2007.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
VOC emissions from the facility are limited to less than 50 tpy, with actual VOC emissions of less than 5 tpy, and less than 1 tpy combined HAPs emissions. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards, along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
William Weaver, Program Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
08-00028: Wyalusing Area School District (115 Main Street, Wyalusing, PA 18853) for a State Only Operating Permit for their school located in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. he facility's main sources include one (1) 12 MMBTU/hr. biomass fired boiler; and one (1) back-up 12 MMBTU/hr #2 fuel oil fired boiler to provide steam for the school buildings. The potential emissions from all sources at the facility are 5.04 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 8.27 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 2.12 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 6.53 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 0.36 ton per year of volatile organic compounds, 0.10 ton per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 7,226 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). All applicable requirements from the existing plan approval (PA# 08-00028A) for the boilers including all applicable monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements were included in the proposed permit. The plan approval expired on May 15, 2012. Based on the stack test results of the biomass boiler, the Department is in agreement with the company that the NOx emission rate 0.182 specified in the expired plan approval will be increased to establish 0.25 lb/MMBTU emission limit. The permittee has also requested to reduce the hours of operation of the biomass boiler to 4,728 hours in any 12 consecutive month period so as not to increase the annual NOx emissions. The NOx emission limit of 0.25 lb/MMBTU and hours of operation limitation satisfies BAT requirements.
The Department is requiring total particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide source testing for the biomass boiler within three years of issuance of the operating permit to verify emissions from the boiler. The emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the operating permit have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed State Only operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3693.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 08-00028) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport PA 17701, 570-327-3648.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
20-00281: Channellock, Inc. (1306 South Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3035) for a renewal of the natural minor operating permit to operate a hand tool products manufacturing facility in the City of Meadville, Crawford County. The facility's major emission sources include miscellaneous natural gas usage, metal polishing, miscellaneous natural gas process use and two non-emergency generators. The natural gas engines (4 stroke lean burn) for the generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. The emissions of pollutants from the facility are less that Title V threshold limits. Thus, the facility is considered a natural minor. The emissions from the facility are less than the following: NOx: 17.2 Tons per year (TPY), CO: 0.4 TPY and PM-10: 1 TPY.
25-00197: Erie Bronze & Aluminum (6300 Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506) to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the foundry facility operating to aluminum and bronze castings; in Fairview Township, Erie County. The primary sources at the facility include 8 induction furnaces, 2 crucible Aluminum furnaces, 2 ovens, sand handling, foundry operations, saws and grinders, and a parts washer. Particulate matter emissions from the sand handling are controlled by a venturi scrubber. Particulate matter emissions from the induction furnaces, the saws and grinders, and the foundry operations are controlled by dust collectors. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are as follows: PM 35.7 tpy; NOx less than 1 tpy; SOx less than 1 tpy; CO 3.5 tpy; VOC less than 1 tpy. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries. The applicable requirements are added to this renewal. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, record- keeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00323: Advanced Fiberglass Services, Incorporated (80 Canal Street, Sharpsville, PA 16150-2201) to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the custom fiberglass fabrication facility. The facility is a Natural Minor. The facility is located in Sharpsville Borough, Mercer County. The primary sources are custom fabrication operations using a manual layup process and Binks spray booth for a non-atomized chopper gun and a gel coat gun. The facility is restricted to less than 9.9 TPY of styrene emissions based on a 12-month rolling sum. The permit was also administratively amended to incorporate the name change from Chautauqua Fiberglass to Advanced Fiberglass. 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.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); 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); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before 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.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; 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.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
63831302 and NPDES No. PA0213608. Eighty Four Mining Company, (P. O. Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323). To renew the permit for Mine No. 84 in Somerset, South Strabane, Amwell, North Bethlehem, and West Bethlehem Townships, Washington County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 15, 2013. Application received: April 5, 2012.
56841612 and NPDES No. PA0588491. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, (609 Georgian Place, Somerset, PA 15501). To revise the permit for the Wilson Creek Coal Preparation Plant in Black Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit to expand plant operations and modify the water handling plan. A revision to the Air Quality General Permit BAQ-GPA/GP12 will be included. Surface Acres Proposed 26.7. Receiving stream: Coxes Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on January 16, 2013. Application received: June 28, 2012.
03861301 and NPDES No. PA0215449. McVille Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the McVille Coal Preparation Plant in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 16, 2013. Application received: September 10, 2012.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56950106 and NPDES No. PA0213161. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to delete permit area and corresponding bond reduction in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 138.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Schrock Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 9, 2013.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26070105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251232. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, affecting 71.64 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Champion Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 7, 2013.
26080102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251321. Patterson Coal Company (20 Elizabeth Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 50.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to N. Branch Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Carmichaels Municipal Authority. Renewal application received: January 7, 2013.
03020112 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250325. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in South Bend Township, Armstrong County, affecting 49.5 acres. Receiving streams: Craig Run and Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 9, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17050104 and NPDES No. PA0256200. RES Coal LLC (8912 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway, Clearfield, PA 16830). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine from Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box 1, Grampian, PA 16838) located in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 295.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to North Camp Run and North Camp Run classified for Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 4, 2013.
17080101 and NPDES No. PA 0256692. RES Coal LLC (8912 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway, Clearfield, PA 16830). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box 1, Grampian, PA 16838) located in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County affecting 217.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Dewitt Run, Dewitt Run classified for Cold Water Fishes and Unnamed Tributaries to Clearfield Creek and Clearfield Creek classified as Warm Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 4, 2013.
17900104 and NPDES No. PA0116939. RES Coal LLC (8912 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway, Clearfield, PA 16830). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box 1, Grampian, PA 16838) located in Brady and Bell Townships, Clearfield County affecting 537.6 acres. Receiving streams: Buck Run and Beech Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Beech Run classified for High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 4, 2013.
17070112 and NPDES No. PA0256617. RES Coal LLC (8912 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway, Clearfield, PA 16830). Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box 1, Grampian, PA 16838) located in Bell and Gaskill Townships, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to Bear Run and Whiskey Run classified for Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 4, 2013.
17970112 and NPDES No. PA0220680. Hilltop Coal Company (12 Dutchtown Road, Houtzdale, PA 16651), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, affecting 212.4 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Muddy Run, classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 14, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54060102C2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224529. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., (P. O. Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine operation for two stream variances in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 66.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 14, 2012.
54930101R4. J & M Coal Co., LLC, (1026 Pine Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Branch Township, Schuylkill County affecting 102.8 acres, receiving stream: Schaefer Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 18, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
5276SM5C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595217. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P. O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an existing quarry operation in Dingman Township, Pike County affecting 202.3 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Sawkill Creek, classified for the following use: EV-migratory fishes. Application received: December 19, 2012.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed 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 (Department) 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* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.
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.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must 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 the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0215180 (Mining Permit No. 32981301), RoxCOAL, Inc., (PO Box 149 Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for North Branch Mine in Green and Grant Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 56.0, Underground Acres Affected 2,670.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Kiskiminetas—Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on March 5, 2009. Application received January 13, 2009.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 43` 15" Long: 78° 57` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.43 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 43` 23" Long: 78° 58` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.43 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 43` 30" Long: 78° 58` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.43 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 43` 34" Long: 78° 58` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.0 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50 100 125 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of North Branch to Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 43` 20" Long: 78° 57` 49") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.25 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50 100 125 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0269069 (Mining permit no. 56120110), Berwind Coal Sales Company, 509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 229 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Millers Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 21, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Millers Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y 005 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Millers Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 Y 007 Y 008 Y 009 Y 010 Y 011 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. 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 office noted before an 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. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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 Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E54-355. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18103-1013, in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall structure in the floodway of the Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter pipe. The project is located along SR 61 at Segment 0040, Offset 2658 (Auburn, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°36`5"; Longitude: 76°1`44").
Southwest Region: Wetlands & Waterways Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-584-A18 Hanson Aggregates PMA, Inc., 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, Pa. 15425, in Hopewell Township, The City of Aliquippa, and Ambridge Borough, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Applicant proposes to amend Permit E02-584, which authorizes commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) and Ohio River (WWF), subject to review of fish surveys, mussel surveys, and prescribed setbacks in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties to include Ohio River Mile Points 15.9 to 16.4 (Upstream beginning point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 14.3 inches, W: 15 inches; Latitude: 40°34`47", Longitude: 80°13`59". Downstream end point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.5 inches, W: 15.7 inches; Latitude: 40°35`28", Longitude: 80°14`11".), left and right descending banks in Hopewell Township, The City of Aliquippa, and Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
E02-1684 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation—District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Harmar Township and Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County; ACOE: Pittsburgh
Applicant proposes to remove the existing SR 2082, two lane, 28.3 ft total width, five span, steel through truss bridge with a 70 degree skew and having a total length of 1,544 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 50 ft; and to construct and maintain adjacent to and upstream and to the north of the existing bridge a five span, steel girder, four lane, 69 ft width replacement bridge with a 80 degree skew and having a total length of 1,633 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 47 ft over the Allegheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 11,682 square miles. In addition the project includes temporary encroachments for construction and demolition, and encroachments associated with modification or replacement of stormwater facilities from the road alignment adjustment and new bridge. The PennDOT improvement and relocation project extends between Oakmont Borough to the east and Harmar Township to the west (New Kensington West Quadrangle, Latitude 40° 31` 37" and Longitude -79° 50` 46") in Allegheny County.
E02-919-A18 Tri-State River Products, Inc., Box 218, 334 Insurance Street, Beaver PA 15009, in Hopewell Township, The City of Aliquippa, and Ambridge Borough, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Applicant proposes to amend Permit E02-919, which authorizes commercial sand and gravel dredging in select areas of the Allegheny River (WWF) and Ohio River (WWF), subject to review of fish surveys, mussel surveys, and prescribed setbacks in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties to include Ohio River Mile Points 15.9 to 16.4 (Upstream beginning point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 14.3 inches, W: 15 inches; Latitude: 40°34`47", Longitude: 80°13`59". Downstream end point: Ambridge, PA Quadrangle N: 16.5 inches, W: 15.7 inches; Latitude: 40°35`28", Longitude: 80°14`11".), left and right descending banks in Hopewell Township, The City of Aliquippa, and Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 814-332-6860
E10-08-001, SWEPI LP, 190 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, Slippery Rock and Mercer Townships, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain approximately 4.5 miles of oil/natural gathering lines, a fiber optic cable, and associated access roadways, in Slippery Rock and Mercer Townships, Butler County. The project will result in 553 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 2.055 acres of wetland impacts. Wetland impacts consist of 1.43 acres of temporary impacts to PEM and PSS wetlands, and 0.625 acre of impacts to PFO wetlands. To compensate for impacts to forested wetlands, wetland enhancements of tree and shrub plantings are proposed to 1.25 acres of existing wetland, along with 0.625 acre of tree planting upon completion of pipeline construction within impacted forested wetlands. The aforementioned forested wetlands shall not be maintained by the operator of the proposed pipeline.
The water obstructions and encroachments for the purposes of installing the gathering lines, fiber optic cable, and associated access roadways are described below:
Impact No.
Description of Impact
Latitude / Longitude
1
a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 18 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 52 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`22.70"N
-80°02`03.79"W2 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 36 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 117 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`23.16"N
-80°02`35.10"W3 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 24 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 28 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`10.57"N
-80°02`02.55"W4 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 15 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 107 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`13.10"N
-80°02`02.63"W5 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 18 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 51 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`14.08"N
-80°02`02.45"W6 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 30 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 130 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`23.35"N
-80°02`16.55"W7 a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 30 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) impacting 68 linear feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`22.67"N
-80°02`16.90"W8 three (3) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing an exceptional value palustrine emergent/palustrine scrub-shrub/palustrine forested (EV-PEM/PSS/PFO) wetland impacting 17,301 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`58.38"N
-80°02`34.82"W9 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent/palustrine forested (PEM/PFO) wetland impacting 4,708 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle 41°05`57.18"N
-80°02`04.78"W10 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 348 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`00.88"N
-80°01`57.24"11 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 339 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`03.10"N
-80°01`57.20"W12 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 371 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`03.53"N
-80°01`49.71"W13 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 969 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`19.88"N
-80°01`51.15"W14 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 61 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`20.33"N
-80°01`52.37"W15 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent/palustrine forested (PEM/PFO) wetland impacting 2,408 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`20.55"N
-80°01`58.80"W16 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 1,351 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`22.48"N
-80°02`04.26"W17 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 250 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`22.69"N
-80°02`04.39"W18 two (2) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent/palustrine forested (PEM/PFO) wetland impacting 8,103 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`23.03"N
-80°02`32.18"W19 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 5 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`24.65"N
-80°02`33.29"W20 two (2) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 2,874 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°05`22.55"N
-80°02`36.30"W21 two (2) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 3,992 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`07.51"N
-80°02`00.97"W22 two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland impacting 338 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`10.98"N
-80°02`03.25"W23 two (2) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent/palustrine scrub-shrub/palustrine forested (PEM/PSS/PFO) wetland impacting 34,244 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`24.07"N
-80°02`04.21"W24 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge crossing a palustrine emergent/ palustrine scrub-shrub (PEM/PSS) wetland impacting 672 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`21.16"N
-80°02`15.06"W25 two (2) temporary road crossings using wood mat bridges, two (2) 8 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering lines, a 4 inch diameter oil/natural gas gathering line, and a fiber optic cable crossing a palustrine emergent/palustrine scrub-shrub/palustrine forested (PEM/PSS/PFO) wetland impacting 6,041 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`24.45"N
-80°02`17.48"W26 a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge crossing a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland impacting 5,104 square feet (Slippery Rock, PA Quadrangle) 41°06`31.85"N
-80°02`53.60"W
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E5729-052: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 100 IST Center, Horseheads, NY, 14845, Forks Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Burkhart Well Line, which consists of one 6-inch diameter natural gas pipeline, with the following impacts:
1. 2,888 square feet of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary timber mat access road crossing (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°32`12.76", Longitude: W76°30`47.47");
2. 122.0 linear feet of a UNT to Yellow Run (EV) and 107 square feet of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary timber mat access road crossing (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°32`11.08", Longitude: W76°30` 45.61"); and
3. 193.0 linear feet of a UNT to Yellow Run (EV) and 1,992 square feet of Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary timber mat access road crossing (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41°32`09.15", Longitude: W76°30` 45.08").
The project will result in 315.0 linear feet of temporary EV stream impacts and 4,987 square feet (0.11 acre) of permanent EV PFO wetland impacts, all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline and associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development.
E4129-066: EXCO Resources (PA), LLC, 3000 Ericsson Drive, Suite 200, Warrendale, PA 15086, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
(1) one 24-inch culvert impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Roaring Run (EV, MF) (Salladasburg Quadrangle 41°22`18"N 77°09`54"W);
(2) one 24-inch culvert impacting 45 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Roaring Run (EV, MF) (Salladasburg Quadrangle 41°22`19"N 77°10`00"W);
(3) one 71-inch x 47-inch arch culvert, two 12-inch water lines, and a timber mat bridge impacting 125 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Roaring Run (EV, MF) (Salladasburg Quadrangle 41°22`18"N 77°10`25"W);
(4) one 123.5-inch x 89.25-inch arch culvert, two 12-inch water lines, and a timber mat bridge impacting 105 linear feet of Roaring Run (EV, MF) (Salladasburg Quadrangle 41°22`18"N 77°10`30"W);
(5) one 71-inch x 47-inch arch culvert, two 12-inch water lines, and a timber mat bridge impacting 130 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Roaring Run (EV, MF) (Salladasburg Quadrangle 41°22`17"N 77°10`38"W).
The project will result in 425 linear feet of stream impacts all for the purpose of installing a permanent access road to natural gas well pads, water line, and temporary access roadways for Marcellus well development.
E4129-034: Anadarko Marcellus Midstream, L.L.C., 33 West Third Street, Suite 200, Williamsport, PA 17701, Cascade Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 11,516 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`15"N 76°54`43"W);
2) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 66 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and 21,199 square feet of adjacent palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`16"N 76°54`30"W);
3) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 280 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Slacks Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and 2,814 square feet of adjacent palustrine scrub-shrub (PSS) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`17"N 76°54`25"W);
4) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 4,408 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27` 18"N 76°53`59"W);
5) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 7,316 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27` 18"N 76°53`56"W);
6) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 100 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`18"N 76°53`51"W);
7) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 4,846 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27` 19"N 76°53`42"W);
8) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 254 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`19"N 76°53`41"W);
9) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 289 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`19"N 76°53`38"W);
10) two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line bored beneath 94 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) and 26,025 square feet of adjacent palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`19"N 76°53`19"W);
11) a timber mat bridge impacting 35 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Salt Run (EV, MF) and 1,254 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`14"N 76°53` 16"W);
12) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 130 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) and 42,826 square feet of adjacent palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`16"N 76°53` 07"W);
13) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 239 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Salt Run (EV, MF) and 14,326 square feet of adjacent palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`12"N 76°52` 59"W);
14) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 13,198 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`06"N 76°52`35"W);
15) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 1,835 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Bodines, PA Quadrangle 41°27`06"N 76°52`29"W);
16) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bride, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 48 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to West Branch Wallis Run (EV, MF) and 3,351 square feet of adjacent palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Barbours, PA Quadrangle 41°27`06"N 76°52` 26"W);
17) a temporary road crossing using a timber mat bridge, two 6-inch flex steel gas lines, two 6-inch flex steel waterlines, one 12-inch steel gas line, one 12-inch HDPE waterline, one 24-inch steel gas line, and one electric/fiber optic line impacting 42 linear feet of West Branch Wallis Run (EV, MF) (Barbours, PA Quadrangle 41°27`06"N 76°52`24"W).
The project will result in 1,577 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 3.56 acres of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing natural gas and freshwater pipelines with associated roadways for Marcellus well development.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460
D52-209. Gold Key Country Club (111 Gold Key Road, Milford, PA 18337). To operate, and maintain Gold Key Lake Dam across Dwarfs Kill Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), for the purpose of complying with the Commonwealth's regulations (Edgemere, PA Quadrangle LAT: 41.3105°; LONG: -74.9519°) in Milford Township, Pike County.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITSThe following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, PO Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments received 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 the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
The following applications have been received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P. S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP
Application No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank
TypeTank
Capacity13001 Keystone Fence Supplies
P. O. Box 249
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
Attn: Leroy ZimmermanLebanon Heidelberg Township 3 ASTs storing Chromated Copper Arsenate 41,300 gallons total
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