[46 Pa.B. 2562]
[Saturday, May 21, 2016]
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department 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. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or 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 contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons 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 Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified 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 the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Canizares Residence, 105 Ottawa Trial, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Mobile Environmental Analytical, Inc., 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Ms. Marie Canizares, 7803 Horrocks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of heating oil impacted soils at the site. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on April 8, 2016.
Dibose Residence, 214 Church Street, Bangor Borough, Northampton County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Ms. Lori Dibose, 214 Church Street, Bangor, PA 18013, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of fuel oil # 2 occurred when a furnace malfunctioned at the site. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on April 25, 2016.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (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 the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170.
General Permit Application No. WMGM056. Ecorich, LLC, 13 Spencer Court, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2723. This application is for a new General Permit for the beneficial use of compost generated from the captive use of a purchased, self-contained, mechanical, wet waste recycling machine used in food service facilities. The application was determined to be administratively complete by Central Office on May 2, 2016.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Scott E. Walters, Chief, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGM053'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application. For more information, contact the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at 717-787-7381.
REGISTRATION FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Registration(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; 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
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Application Number WMGR097R031. CRS Reprocessing LLC, 569 Industrial Drive, Lewisberry, PA 17339 in York County. General Permit Number WMGR097 authorizes research and development projects. The proposed project is for reclamation of silicon powder generated during slicing of silicon ingots into wafers to be used by the solar and semiconductor industry. The application for registration was deemed administratively complete by Central Office on May 9, 2016.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Scott E. Walters, Chief, Permits Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGR097R031'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application. For more information, contact the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at 717-787-7381.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Permit Application No. 101494. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067. This minor permit modification application is for Closure/Post-Closure Plan Revisions and a one-year extension for final capping activities (to November 2018) for Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility, a municipal waste landfill located in Falls Township and Tullytown Borough, Bucks County. The application was received by the Southeast Regional Office on May 5, 2016.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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 De-partment, 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 Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department'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 Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons 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 Department'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.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, 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 the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department 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.
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.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00006D: American Craft Brewery, 7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1508. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval # 39-00006D to American Craft Brewery, 7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1508, for their plant located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The facility currently has Title V Permit No. 39-00006. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Plan Approval No. 39-00006D is for the construction and operation of an additional ISEP System (melt beverage filtering system). The facility will adds an additional ISEP System to the process thereby modifying the process used to produce CMB, resulting in the ability to process more CMB at the facility. However, the ISEP System is not an emissions unit and will not result in any direct emissions of regulated New Source Review (NSR) pollutants. The proposed modification will affect several emissions units located upstream and downstream of the proposed ISEP System.
The proposed ISEP system will result in increase of 2.08 TPY of VOC emissions for the facility from the affected upstream and downstream process equipment. The company's proposal to use good management practices for operation and maintenance of the associated equipment constitutes BAT for this type of operations.
A review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the proposed project will meet all applicable State and Federal air quality requirements. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the facility.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place conditions in the plan approval.
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.
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, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 39-00006D and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the 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 comments 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 the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
36-05152D: Kellogg USA Inc. (2050 State Road, Lancaster, PA 17604) for the construction of a new SLY Inc., Model STJ-1511-10, baghouse to control the air emissions from the packing area for Lines 12, 14 and 23 at the East Hempfield plant located in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The expected increase in facility potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed is: 0.10 tpy of PM10. 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 will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4161
11-00536: CPV Fairview, LLC (50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 300, Braintree, MA 02184) in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46, for intent to issue plan approval for construction and temporary operation of a 1,020 MW (nominal) combined-cycle electric generating station known as the CPV Fairview Energy Center (''facility'') to be located at 2862 William Penn Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15909, in Jackson Township, Cambria County. The facility will include two (2) GE 7HA.02 combustion turbines in a 2-on-1 combined-cycle arrangement equipped with heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) with supplemental 425 MMBtus/hr fired duct burners controlled by selective catalytic reduction and oxidation catalysts. The combustion turbine fuels will be natural gas and an ethane blend (25% ethane and 75% natural gas, by volume), with ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel as back-up. The duct burners will utilize natural gas and the ethane blend only. Ancillary sources at the facility will include one (1) 92.4 MMBtus/hr natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler with ultra-low NOx burners and flue gas recirculation, two (2) 1,500 ekW ULSD-fired emergency generator engines, one (1) 422-bhp ULSD-fired emergency fire pump engine, one (1) natural gas-fired dew point heater with maximum heat input of 12.8 MMBtus/hr, one (1) natural gas-fired dew point heater with maximum heat input of 3.2 MMBtus/hr, one (1) 1,000,000-gallon ULSD storage tank, and a 12-cell mechanical draft wet cooling tower with high-efficiency drift eliminator. Fugitive emissions sources will include eight (8) sulfur hexafluoride insulated circuit breakers; natural gas and ethane blend metering, regulating, and associated piping components (valves, flanges, relief valves, and sampling connections, etc.); and plant roadways.
Annual potential to emit from the facility will not equal or exceed 241 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 141 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 33 tons of sulfur oxides (SOx), 67 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 11 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), 1 ton of formaldehyde (HCHO), 137 tons of particulate matter (PM, filterable and condensable), 137 tons of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (PM10, filterable and condensable), 136 tons of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5, filterable and condensable), 20 tons of sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4), 125 tons of ammonia, and 3,562,300 tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs) as carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e).
CPV's application for plan approval is subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements of 40 CFR 52.21, Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 Subchapter E, and the requirement to meet Best Available Technology (BAT) pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.1. The Department has determined that each proposed source at the facility meets best available control technology (BACT), lowest achievable emission rate (LAER), and BAT requirements.
The proposed sources are subject to the following New Source Performance Standards (NSPS): 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition (CI) Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines. The sources are also subject to the following National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The authorization is also subject to the applicable regulations of 25 Pa. Code Article III related to Air Resources. The plan approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations and includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the plan approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a Title V Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G.
In accordance with the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, CPV Fairview, LLC has conducted an air quality analysis which utilized dispersion modeling. CPV Fairview's air quality analysis satisfies the requirements of the PSD regulations and is consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W) and the EPA's air quality modeling policy and guidance. In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k), CPV Fairview's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions the facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5), or particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10). CPV Fairview's air quality analysis demonstrates that the proposed emissions from the facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the increments for NO2, PM-2.5, or PM-10.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), CPV Fairview provided a satisfactory analysis of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of the facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated therewith.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of CPV Fairview's proposed facility has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that the proposed emissions from CPV Fairview's facility would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.
In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I increment consumption expected to result from the operation of CPV Fairview's facility is provided in the following tables:
Table 1—Degree of Class II Increment Consumption from Operation of CPV Fairview's Facility
| Pollutant | Averaging
Period | Degree of Class II Increment Consumption | Class II Increment |
|---|
micrograms per
cubic meter | % of Class II
Increment | micrograms
per cubic meter |
|---|
| NO2 | Annual | < 0.98616 | < 3.95% | 25 |
| PM-2.5 | 24-Hour | < 8.55262 | < 95.03% | 9 |
| Annual | < 0.31552 | < 7.89% | 4 |
| PM-10 | 24-Hour | < 14.01413 | < 46.72% | 30 |
| Annual | < 0.40392 | < 2.38% | 17 |
Table 2—Degree of Class I Increment Consumption from Operation of CPV Fairview's Facility
| Pollutant | Averaging
Period | Degree of Class I Increment Consumption | Class I Increment |
|---|
micrograms per
cubic meter | % of Class I
Increment | micrograms
per cubic meter |
|---|
| NO2 | Annual | < 0.00713 | < 0.29% | 2.5 |
| PM-2.5 | 24-Hour | < 0.00001 | < 0.01% | 2 |
| Annual | < 0.00533 | < 0.54% | 1 |
| PM-10 | 24-Hour | < 0.22516 | < 2.82% | 8 |
| Annual | < 0.00535 | < 0.14% | 4 |
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2), where an air quality model specified in the EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models is inappropriate, the model may be modified on a case-by-case basis. Written approval of the EPA Regional Administrator must be obtained for the use of a modified model. In addition, the use of a modified model must be subject to notice and opportunity for public comment under procedures developed in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(q). CPV Fairview's air quality analysis for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) utilized the Ozone Limiting Method (OLM), which is currently implemented as a non-regulatory-default option within the EPA's recommended near-field dispersion model, the American Meteorological Society/Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model (AERMOD). In accordance with the recommendations under subsection 3.2 of the EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models, the Department submitted a request to EPA Region III for approval of the use of the OLM in CPV Fairview's air quality analysis for NO2 on January 6, 2016. The EPA Regional Administrator approved the Department's request on March 14, 2016. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.83, and 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2) and (q), notice is hereby given that the Department is expressly soliciting written comments on the use of the OLM in CPV Fairview's air quality analysis for NO2.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Devin P. Tomko via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; via email to dtomko@pa.gov; or via fax to 412-442-4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (11-00536) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
CPV Fairview's plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the facility are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the plan approval application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality plan approval for the facility, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412-442-4000.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Notice is also hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44, 127.45, and 127.48 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public conference and hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 6:00 PM at Jackson Township Fire Hall, 176 Adams Avenue, Mineral Point, PA 15942.
The hearing is to accept testimony concerning the DEP's intent to issue plan approval 11-00536 to CPV Fairview, LLC (CPV) for the construction and temporary operation of a proposed 1,020 MW (nominal) combined-cycle electric generating station known as the CPV Fairview Energy Center in Jackson Township, Cambria County. Separate notice of intent to issue the plan approval was concurrently published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to solicit public comments. Appointments may be made to review the DEP files on this case by contacting the DEP Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.48 and 127.49, the DEP will accept and record testimony concerning CPV's application. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact DEP Southwest Regional Office Community Relations Coordinator John Poister at 412-442-4203 before 12:00 PM on June 21, 2016. Individuals who do not register may also present testimony the day of the hearing. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. Persons unable to attend the conference and hearing may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written statement must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the statement and identification of the proposed plan approval (11-00536).
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328
24-009H: Domtar Paper Company, LLC (100 Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845) for modifications to the existing Boiler Nos. 81 & 82 at their facility in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County. This is a Title V facility.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 24-009H to Domtar Paper Company, LLC for modifications to the existing Boiler Nos. 81 & 82 at their facility in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The Department is re-publishing this notice to clarify the total emissions expected from this project. Disregard any prior Pennsylvania Bulletin notices for this project.
Plan Approval No. 24-009H is for modifications to the existing Boiler Nos. 81 & 82 (Source ID's 040, 041) in order to combust 100% natural gas as an alternate operating scenario. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, total potential emissions from the subject source(s) will be 233.8 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 140.4 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 16.8 tons of particulate matter, 12.2 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 1.4 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), and 4.2 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP) per year under the alternate operating scenario. The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Additionally, the Plan Approval will contain applicable provisions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters). Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 24-009H and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Christina S. Nagy, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
61-208A: Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating Company (P.O. Box 790, Franklin, PA 16323) The Department intends to issue a plan approval to Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating Company, for the construction and operation of a new paint process at their facility located in Sugarcreek Township, Venango County. An existing paint process will be removed in conjunction with this project.
Emissions from the surface coating process will be controlled through application technology and a booth exhaust media filter (pad style). SFPC will utilize high volume low pressure (HVLP) gun technology assisted by electrostatic deposition. It is estimated the transfer efficiency achieved will exceed 85%. The condition of the filter used to control particulate from the booth will be monitored via pressure drop readings. This project also includes the installation of a makeup air heater unit and a batch oven, each used to assist in the drying of recently coated material. The makeup air heater unit will also assist in the application process keeping the operating temperature in the intended range of the coating product. Emissions from the facility will increase by an additional 0.1 tpy of VOC, 1.76 tpy of NOx, 1.47 tpy of CO, and 0.13 tpy of PM. The current emission rate limits of the permit will not be increased. This facility will remain a natural minor facility not subject to Title V.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, monitoring, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [61-208A: Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating Company] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the 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 comments 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 the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Christina Nagy, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6411.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Mark R. Gorog, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4150
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44, 127.45, and 127.48 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public conference and hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 6:00 PM at Jackson Township Fire Hall, 176 Adams Avenue, Mineral Point, PA 15942.
The hearing is to take testimony concerning the DEP's intent to issue plan approval 11-00536 to CPV Fairview, LLC (CPV) for the construction and temporary operation of a proposed 1,020 MWs (nominal) combined-cycle electric generating station known as the CPV Fairview Energy Center in Jackson Township, Cambria County. Separate notice of intent to issue the plan approval was concurrently published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to solicit public comments. Appointments may be made to review the DEP files on this case by contacting the DEP Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.48 and 127.49, the DEP will accept and record testimony concerning CPV's application. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact DEP Southwest Regional Office Community Relations Coordinator John Poister at 412-442-4203 before 12:00 PM on June 21, 2016. Individuals who do not register may also present testimony the day of the hearing. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. Persons unable to attend the conference and hearing may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written statement must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the statement and identification of the proposed plan approval (11-00536).
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
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: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
54-00005: Wheelabrator Frackville Energy, Inc., (475 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17931-2340) The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for a power generating facility in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. The facility sources include: one (1) 547 MMBtu/hr fluidized bed boiler, four (4) storage tanks, two (2) limestone silos, two (2) ash silos, one (1) hydrated lime silo, two (2) culm bunkers, one (1) coal bin, one (1) ash silo unloading station, one (1) underground feed dumping system, one (1) auxiliary diesel boiler feedwater pump, one (1) auxiliary diesel generator, one (1) diesel fire pump, and two (2) facility haul roads. Actual emissions reported in year 2015 from the facility were as follows: Carbon Monoxide (CO)—136.33 tpy, Lead—0.003 tpy, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)—320.40 tpy, Particulate Matter (PM10)—16.95 tpy, Particulate Matter (PM2.5)—13.30 tpy, Sulfur Oxides (SOx)—369.02 tpy, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)—4.30 tpy. The proposed renewal Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. The facility is also subject to Phase II acid rain requirements under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
66-00001: Proctor and Gamble Paper Products Co. (P.O. Box 32, State Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for operation in Washington Township, Wyoming County. The sources on site include natural gas fired boilers, a paper fines fired boiler, a natural gas fired combustion turbine, diesel fired pumps, emergency generators, and miscellaneous space heaters. Additional processes include papermaking machines, pulp preparation, printing processes, converting lines, diaper lines, wastewater treatment processes, and a parts washer. Control equipment at the facility includes multi-cyclones, venturi scrubbers, settling chambers, a thermal oxidizer, baghouses, and drum filters. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. The proposed operating permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
24-00012: Graftech USA LLC (800 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857-1831) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. The facility is located in the City of Saint Marys, Elk County. The facility's emitting sources include: 1) Coke Unloading; 2) Storage, Preheaters, Screening, Crushing; 3) Pitch Impregnation; 4) Mixer, Feeder, Scale; 5) 48` Extrusion Press System; 6) Burn Off Oven; 7) L.G. Coke Screening; 8) Liquid Pitch Storage & Distribution; 9) Air/Vegetable Oil Quench System; 10) Pitch Storage; 11) Coke Handling, 12) Sixteen Carbottom Furnaces; 13) Longitudinal Graphitizers; 14) Sagger Sand Handling System; 15) Parts Cleaners; 16) Graphite Bagging System; 17) Machining Operations; 18) Petroleum Coke Flour Mill; 19) 153 HP Cummins Natural Gas Emergency Engine; 20) 115 HP Natural Gas Emergency Generator Engine; 21) 67 HP Diesel Fueled Emergency Engine for Fire Pump; and, 22) 105 HP Natural Gas Emergency Generator. The emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. All applicable conditions of Subpart JJJJ and ZZZZ have been included in the permit. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit of VOC and oxides of Sulfur. The facility reported the following emissions for 2015: Oxides of Nitrogen 8.6 Tons per year (TPY); Particulate Matter less than 10 Micron 22.74 TPY; Oxides of Sulfur 224.18 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds 33.77 TPY. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The facility is also subject to the Compliance Assurance Monitoring Rule (CAM) found in 40 CFR Part 64. Appropriate permit conditions to address the applicable CAM requirements were previously included in the permit.
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 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-00268: Colorcon, Inc. (275 Ruth Road, Harleysville, PA 19438) for a renewal of State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit No. 46-00268 for an emergency generator set at the facility located in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County.
No changes have occurred at the facility since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was last modified in 2013. The renewal SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
09-00004: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging, Inc. (905 Pennsylvania Boulevard, Feasterville, PA 19053), for a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit Renewal in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County. Oliver-Tolas creates and supplies printing for flexible medical device packaging. The facility operates rotogravure, flexographic, and letterpress printing operations, and cold cleaning machines. The primary pollutant of concern is volatile organic compounds (VOC) from the printing and cleaning processes which have the potential to exceed major thresholds. The company has elected to take appropriate operating and emission restrictions to limit VOC emissions to below 24.9 tons per year and maintain a synthetic minor operating status. The facility has added one cold cleaning unit to facility since their operating permit was last issued in 2011. Monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations.
46-00127: Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.—Fort Washington (1050 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034) for a renewal of State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit, for two emergency generator sets at the facility located in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.
Since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was last renewed in 2010, no physical changes have occurred at the facility. However, since this time, the engines of the emergency generator sets have become subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. All applicable requirements of this regulation will be included in the renewal SOOP.
The renewal SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00128: Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.—Jenkintown (100 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046) for a renewal of State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit No. 46-00128, for an emergency generator set at the facility located in Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County.
Since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was last renewed in 2010, no physical changes have occurred at the facility. However, since this time, the engine of the emergency generator set has become subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. All applicable requirements of this regulation will be included in the renewal SOOP.
The renewal SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
44-05013: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Ave., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of a non-metallic mineral processing plant and asphalt plant at their Naginey Quarry in Armagh Township, Mifflin County. The 2015 actual emissions of the facility were 1.1 tons of CO, 0.46 ton of NOx, 0.63 ton of PM-10, 0.49 ton of SOx, and 0.27 ton of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations, including 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
36-03147: A & M Composting Inc. (2022 Mountain Road, Manheim, PA 17545) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the composting facility located in Penn Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 6.0 tpy of VOCs and 56.2 tpy of Ammonia. 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.
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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 11110101 and NPDES PA0263141. KB Coal, Inc., 163 Colonial Avenue, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851 renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Clearfield Township, Cambria County, affecting 28 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Clearfield Creek and unnamed tributaries to Indian Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 25, 2016.
Permit No. 56100101 and NPDES No. PA0262951. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Paint Township, Somerset County affecting 117 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Stonycreek River classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 29, 2016.
Permit No. 56060105 and NPDES No. PA024997. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 120.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Quemahoning Reservoir to the Stoney Creek River to the Conemaugh River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria-Somerset Authority. Application received: May 2, 2016.
Permit No. 11970201 and NPDES No. PA0234648, Maple Coal Co., 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from wildlife habitat to unmanaged natural habitat in Barr and Blacklick Townships, Cambria County, affecting 47.1 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Elk Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 29, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
SMP 17070112 and NPDES PA025661. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Revision to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to change the post-mining land use from forestland to pastureland located in Bell and Gaskill Townships, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Bear Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Whiskey Run classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 27, 2016.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
65010102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202967. Coal Loaders, Inc. (210 E. Main St., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 146.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Hypocrite Creek (TSF) and an unnamed tributary to Hannas Run (CWF), classified for the following use: TSF and CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 2, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 19860101R6. Jac-Mar Coal Co. t/a L & E Coal, (PO Box 353, Cresco, PA 18326), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 190.0 acres, receiving stream: Big Mine Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: April 26, 2016.
Permit No. 54060102R2. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., (PO Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 66.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 28, 2016.
Permit No. 54861303R6. Bear Gap Coal Company, (PO Box 64, Spring Glen, PA 17978), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 2.8 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 6, 2016.
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. |
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 Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department 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.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0213225 (Mining Permit No. 56950111), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for treatment of water from a post-mining discharge on a surface coal mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 458.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Shade Creek, classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 8, 2016.
The outfalls listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Shade Creek:
| Outfall Nos. | New Outfall (Y/N) |
|---|
| 007 (Treatment Pond 3) | N |
| 010 (Sediment Pond 5) | N |
The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls: 007 (All Weather Conditions) | 30-Day | Daily | Instant. |
|---|
| Parameter | Average | Maximum | Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.5 standard units at all times |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times |
| Outfalls: 010 (All Weather Conditions) | 30-Day | Daily | Instant. |
|---|
| Parameter | Average | Maximum | Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | 0.75 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 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 |
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0223506 on Surface Mining Permit No. 45950301. Bill Barry Excavating, Inc., (174 Quarry Lane, Cresco, PA 18326), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone, shale sand quarry operation in Barrett Township, Monroe County, affecting 152.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Cranberry Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 26, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Cranberry Creek.
| Outfall No. | New Outfall Y/N | Type |
|---|
| 001 | No | O.D. |
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
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E07-463: PennDOT Engineering District 9-0, Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-108 in Frankstown Township, Blair County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To (1) widen and construct roadway improvements alone 1-mile of SR 2022 and SR 1011 between (40° 28` 17.45", -78° 17` 3.93") and (40° 28` 30.09", -78° 16` 23.83") in and along the floodway and floodplain of Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (2) relocate 621-linear feet of UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (3) remove existing culvert and install and maintain a 113-linear foot 8-foot × 6-foot box culvert with baffles, 1 foot uniform depression and R-7 scour protection in UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (4) remove existing culvert and install and maintain a 66-linear foot 8-foot × 6-foot box culvert with baffles, 1 foot uniform depression and R-7 scour protection in UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (5) remove existing bridge and install and maintain a 76-foot × 56-foot 9.75-inch bridge over Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (6) remove existing culvert and install and maintain a 93 linear foot 42-inch diameter culvert with 6-inch uniform depression in UNT Frankstown Brach Juniata River (WWF, MF), (7) install six (6) 15 or 18 inch diameter outfalls to UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (8) install one (1) temporary 18-inch diameter outfall to UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (9) remove two (2) outfall to UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (10) install one (1) 18-inch diameter outfall to Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (11) install six (6) 15 or 18 inch diameter outfalls to UNT Frankstown Brach Juniata River (WWF, MF), (12) remove one (1) outfall to UNT Frankstown Brach Juniata River (WWF, MF), (13) install four (4) 18 inch diameter outfalls to Frankstown Brach Juniata River (WWF, MF), (14) install two (2) temporary causeway during construction in Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (15) install a 24-inch diameter and 42-inch diameter culvert for two temporary stream crossings in UNT Canoe Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), (16) permanently impact 0.02 acre of Exceptional Value (EV) PEM and PSS wetlands and temporarily impact 0.02 acre of EV PEM wetlands, 0.01 acre of EV PSS wetlands, and 0.05 acre of EV PEM/PSS/PFO wetlands, for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. A total of 315 linear feet of compensatory stream mitigation in Mary Anns Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) located in Canoe Creek State Park.
E22-624: Steelton Borough Authority, 123 North Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113, Steelton Borough, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Steelton Borough Authority proposes to install a chlorine contact tank and related facilities at its existing water treatment plant. The work will occur within the 100-year floodplain of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) disturbing approximately 0.31 of an acre. The 43-foot diameter chlorine contact tank and appurtenances will measure approximately 1,452 ft2. (Steelton Quadrangle 40° 14` 1.5" N, 76° 50` 54" W). There are no wetlands located in the project area. The issuance of this permit will not constitute approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E03-468, PennDOT District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue Indiana, PA 15701, Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the existing 25.4` wide SR 2050 bridge with a minimum underclearance of 5.5` and construct and maintain a replacement 28.4` wide replacement bridge with a minimum underclearance of 5.8` in the same location over Rattling Run (CWF) with a drainage area of 3.83 square miles. In addition, place and maintain fill in 146` of an Unnamed Tributary to Rattling Run (CWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres, construct and maintain 146` of replacement channel, construct and maintain roadway associated stormwater outfalls, and temporarily impact 207` of stream for the purpose of constructing these encroachments. This project is located just east of the intersection of SR 2050 and SR 2051 (Vandergrift PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 34` 21"; Longitude: -79° 31` 43") in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
E03-469, PennDOT District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Parks Township, Armstrong County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the existing 27.82` wide, 24.72` single span, SR 2036 bridge with a minimum underclearance of 5.16` and construct and maintain a replacement 31.63` wide, 38.14` single span replacement bridge with a minimum underclearance of 6.83` in the same location over Carnahan Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 4.16 square miles. In addition, place and maintain fill in 130` of an Unnamed Tributary to Carnahan Run (WWF) located along the western approach road with a drainage area less than 100 acres, construct and maintain 111` of replacement channel, construct and maintain roadway associated stormwater outfalls, and temporarily impact 216` of stream for the purpose of constructing these encroachments. This project is located approximately 0.6 mile west of the intersection of SR 2036 and SR 2044 (Leechburg PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 38` 13"; Longitude: -79° 30` 56.3") in Parks Township, Armstrong County.
E04-353, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, New Sewickley Township and Conway Borough, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove the existing T-575 Crows Run Road 66.3` long 36" diameter pipe culvert conveying a UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a 57.8` long 24" diameter replacement culvert in the same location; place and maintain fill in 155` of this same UNT.
2. Place and maintain fill in 4,869` of Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 13.62 square miles; construct and maintain a relocated replacement 4,405` long channel.
3. Place and maintain fill in 13` of a second UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres to accommodate the relocation of Crows Run.
4. Place and maintain fill in a third UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a relocated replacement 164` long channel. Remove an existing 39.1` long 18" diameter pipe conveying this same UNT; construct and maintain a replacement 54.9` long 54" diameter pipe upstream of the existing pipe.
5. Remove the existing T-575 Crows Run Road 40` long 48" pipe conveying Pine Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 0.67 square miles; construct and maintain a downstream replacement 38.5` long 7.5` by 12` concrete box culvert with a minimum underclearance of 6.5`. Construct and maintain an additional 117.5` of open channel in Pine Run downstream of the box culvert to accommodate the relocation of Crows Run.
6. Remove the existing T-575 Crows Run Road 34.2` long 12" diameter pipe conveying a fourth UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a downstream replacement 55.1` long 30" diameter pipe culvert. Construct and maintain an additional 54` of open channel in the UNT downstream of the pipe culvert to accommodate the relocation of Crows Run.
7. Remove the existing 39.8` long 12" diameter pipe culvert conveying a fifth UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres; construct and maintain a replacement 57.7` long 30" diameter pipe culvert in the same location.
8. Place and maintain fill in 63` of a sixth UNT to Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area less than 100 acres to accommodate the relocation of Crows Run. Remove the existing T-738 Romigh Road parallel 40.3` long 48" diameter pipe culverts conveying this same UNT; construct and maintain a 58` long 43" by 68" elliptical concrete pipe culvert in the same location; place and maintain fill in 23` of this same UNT; construct and maintain a 19` long replacement channel.
9. Remove the existing 16` wide bridge with a minimum underclearance of 7.5` carrying T-738 Romigh Road over Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 13.62 square miles; construct and maintain an upstream replacement 27` wide bridge with a minimum underclearance of 9.8`.
10. Construct and maintain a new SR 2004 single-span 48.6` wide bridge with a minimum underclearance of 29.9` over Snake Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 3.24 square miles; construct and maintain an additional 49` of open channel in Snake Run to accommodate the relocation of Crows Run.
11. Remove the existing 18` wide single-span T-606 Park Quarry Road Bridge with a minimum underclearance of 11` carrying Crows Run (WWF) with a drainage area of 13.62 square miles; construct and maintain a replacement 27.5` wide sing-span bridge with a minimum underclearance of 13` in the same location.
12. In addition install and maintain road associated stormwater outfalls, permanently impact 0.04 acre of PEM/POW wetland, and temporarily impact 0.04 acre of PEM/POW wetland and 1,736` of stream for the construction of these encroachments. Wetland and stream mitigation will be constructed onsite.
These encroachments are associated with the SR 2004 Freedom Road Upgrade project, which includes roadway improvements and realignments extending east from the existing intersection of SR 65 and SR 2004 Crows Run Road for 1.34 mile to 400 feet east of the intersection of SR 2004 and T-606 Park Quarry Road (Baden, PA Quadrangle; Beginning Latitude: 40° 40` 14.4"; Longitude: -80° 14` 39.2"; Ending Latitude: 40° 40` 55"; Longitude: -80° 13` 17.8") in New Sewickley Township and Conway Borough, Beaver County.
E04-355, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, New Sewickley Township and Koppel Borough, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the existing SR 351, two lane, 30.75 ft total width, 12 span, steel bridge having a total length of 1,206 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 26 ft; and to construct and maintain adjacent to and downstream and to the south of the existing bridge a 4 span, two lane, 44.5 ft width replacement bridge having a total length of 1,240 ft, and having a navigational channel normal pool elevation clearance of approximately 26 ft over the Beaver River (WWF) with a drainage area of 3,113 square miles. In addition the project includes 550 ft of temporary stream encroachments for construction and demolition that includes half width causeways, 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 Koppel Borough to the west and North Sewickley Township to the east (Beaver Falls Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 31` 37" and Longitude: -79° 50` 46") in Beaver County.
E32-490-A3, Homer City Generation, LP, 1750 Power Plant Rd, Homer City, PA 15748-8009, Blacklick Township and Center Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Place and maintain fill in 9 wetlands (totaling 0.51 acre), 75 LF of an unnamed tributary of Muddy Run (CWF) identified as Tributary 0000, 57 LF of a second unnamed tributary of Muddy Run identified as Tributary 44033, 157 LF of a third unnamed tributary of Muddy Run identified as Tributary 44033J-2, and 97 LF of a fourth unnamed tributary of Muddy Run identified as Tributary 64693A (all of which have drainage areas less than 100 acres), and to excavate 4 wetlands (totaling 0.10 acre) to create a stormwater management pond, for the purpose of expanding an existing ash disposal site. The project is located approximately 0.8 mile southwest of the intersection of Long Road and Coal Road in Center and Blacklick Townships (Pittsburgh ACOE District, Indiana, PA quadrangle, N 4.4", W 13.3", Latitude: 40° 31` 24", Longitude: -79° 13` 11") As mitigation for wetland impacts, the applicant proposes to construct an on-site, 0.7 acre wetland along Muddy Run (CWF).
E32-512, PennDOT District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove the existing SR 56, 23` span by 8.5` underclearance bridge; construct and maintain 90 feet upstream a replacement 43` long by 24` span by 8.5` underclearance with 1` depression box culvert carrying Little Brush Creek (CWF) with a drainage area of 4.37 square miles;
2. Remove an existing SR 56, 67` long 30" RCP culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to Little Brush Creek (CWF); construct and maintain contiguous 72` long 34" by 53" SR 56 RCP culvert, 50` of relocated stream, and 33` long 34" by 53" driveway RCP culvert, with a drainage area of 119 acres;
3. In addition, place and maintain fill in 0.06 acre of PEM/PSS wetland; construct and maintain roadway associated stormwater outfalls; and temporarily impact 398` of stream and 0.03 acre of PEM wetland for the purpose of constructing these encroachments. Stream mitigation will take place onsite. Wetland mitigation will take place offsite at the Indiana County Cindric Wetland Bank.
This work is associated with the SR 56 Improvement Project, beginning approximately one half mile southeast of the intersection of SR 259 and SR 56 and extending southeast one quarter mile along SR 56 (Brush Valley Quadrangle, Latitude 40° 31` 36.06", Longitude -79° 3` 33.22"); in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
E5829-109: Bridgewater Township, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275; Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 10 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 68 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Snake Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 31", Longitude: -75° 49` 05"),
2) a 10 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and timber mat crossing temporarily impacting 3,163 square feet (0.07 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 31", Longitude: -75° 49` 06"),
3) a 10 inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and timber mat crossing temporarily impacting 2,397 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 30", Longitude: -75° 48` 45").
The project consists of constructing approximately 1.01 mile of 10" steel natural gas gathering line located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 68 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts and 5,560 square feet (0.13 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of providing safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
E5929-060: SWEPI LP, 2100 Georgetown Drive, Suite 400, Sewickley, PA 15143, Delmar Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 5,132 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub-shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`44"N, 77°23`11"W);
2) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 388 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`48"N, 77°23`06"W);
3) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 386 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`50"N, 77°23`03"W);
4) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 12,865 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`53"N, 77°22`58"W);
5) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 613 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`57"N, 77°22`53"W);
6) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 2,488 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`59"N, 77°22`51"W);
7) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge impacting 291 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland impacting 291 square feet (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°40`59"N, 77°22`49"W);
8) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 15,940 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`08"N, 77°22`44"W);
9) a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 48 inch diameter corrugated metal pipes and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 51 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Stony Fork (CWF) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`09"N, 77°22`42"W);
10) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 114 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub-shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`10"N, 77°22`41"W);
11) a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 1,251 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`12"N, 77°22`40"W);
12) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 591 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`14"N, 77°22`38"W);
13) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 1,087 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`16"N, 77°22`36"W);
14) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 3,414 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`17"N, 77°22`35"W);
15) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 420 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41°41`19"N, 77°22`34"W);
16) a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 12 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 63 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Stony Fork (CWF) (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`30"N, 77°22`20"W);
17) a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 18 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 66 linear feet an unnamed tributary to East Branch Stony Fork (CWF) (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`31"N, 77°22`19"W);
18) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 938 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`32"N, 77°22`15"W);
19) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridge and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 3,518 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`35"N, 77°22`02"W);
20) a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 21 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 88 linear feet an unnamed tributary to East Branch Stony Fork (CWF) (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`38"N, 77°21`51"W);
21) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridges and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 7,294 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub-shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`36"N, 77°21`55"W);
22) a temporary road crossing using a 20 foot long, 24 inch diameter corrugated metal pipe and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 66 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Stony Fork (CWF) (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`40"N, 77°21`45"W);
23) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridges and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 971 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub-shrub/forested (EV-PSS/PFO) wetland (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`40"N, 77°21`44"W);
24) a temporary road crossing using a wood mat bridges and a 10 inch diameter natural gas gathering line impacting 3,999 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub-shrub/emergent (EV-PSS/PEM) wetland (Antrim, PA Quadrangle 41°41`41"N, 77°21`43"W).
The project will result in 334 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 39,597 square feet (0.91 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, and 22,100 square feet (0.51 acre) of permanent conversion wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas gathering line in Delmar Township, Tioga County. The permittee will provide 0.89 acre of onsite compensatory wetland mitigation in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335; 814-332-6860
E25-08-001, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. Summit Well Abandonment Project in Summit Township, Erie County, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (Erie South, PA Quadrangle N: 42.044722; W: -80.033411).
The applicant proposes to plug and abandon seven natural gas storage wells and their associated well lines. The project will also require creation of a permanent access road and improvement of several others.
Project Impacts Include:
0.55 acre of temporary impact to palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland; 0.62 acre of permanent impact to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland and Palustrine Scrub Shrub(PSS) Wetland and will have 0.12 acre of temporary floodway impact to UNTs' to Walnut Creek. No permanent floodway impacts are being proposed.
National Fuel Gas is proposing to mitigate for PFO and PSS wetland impacts by replanting 0.64 acre of impacted wetlands.
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION REQUEST
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Operations, District Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
On April 19, 2016 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (''Commonwealth'') Department of Environmental Protection (DEP'') received a request for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, and The Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law from National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501-1912 (''NFG'') for the plugging and abandonment of storage wells referred to as National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Summit Well Abandonment Project (''Project''). The DEP File number for this request is WQ25-08-001. Pennsylvania's State Water Quality Certification is required for the US Army Corps of Engineers permit under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (''FERC'') certificate that will be filed by the applicant.
The project consist of plugging and abandonment of seven natural gas storage wells and associated well lines in Summit Township, Erie Pennsylvania (Erie South, PA Quadrangle N: 42° 2` 41"; W: -80° 2` 0.28"). The Project work will include seven project areas around Wells 1509, 1523, 1548, 1558, 1564, 1576, and 1583. The project will also require temporary workspace at the wells and cut and cap locations, the use of existing access roads and the creation of temporary and permanent access roads to access the wells.
The Department, by this notice, proposes to certify that the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project by NFG complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The Department further proposes to certify that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project complies with Commonwealth water quality standards and that the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project does not violate applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project complies with the conditions proposed for this certification, including the criteria and conditions of any applicable permits required by the Department.
Prior to final action on the proposed section 401 Water Quality Certification, consideration will be given to any comments, suggestions or objections which are submitted in writing within 30 days of this notice. Comments concerning the proposed 401 Water Quality Certification should be directed to Mr. S. Craig Lobins, DEP Northwest District Oil and Gas Manager, District Oil and Gas Operations, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335; or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted. The Department will consider all relevant and timely comments received. Comments must be submitted within 30 days of this notice.
OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15222
E63-07-010: MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC, 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Smith Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC is proposing to install the Harmon Creek D to Fox pipeline that will convey natural gas from the Harmon Creek D well pad (40° 24` 19.83", -80° 23` 24.11") to the Fox processing facility (40° 24` 6.62", -80° 21` 19.69"). The project is located within the Burgettstown and Clinton USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Maps. The project will include installation of five 20-inch welded steel gathering lines approximately 12,600 feet in length. The project is a Joint Permit Application due to the crossing of a wetland which is greater than 10 acres on National Wetland Inventory maps. The project will result in two (2) wetland crossings and three (3) watercourse crossings, resulting in a total of 5,897 ft2 of temporary wetland impacts and 260 linear feet of temporary stream impacts.
Each of the following crossings will be crossed by the five (5) pipes mentioned above using the open trench method:
| Wetland Crossing | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Impact |
|---|
Wetland 10
Palustrine Emergent (PEM) | Lat: 40° 24` 13.38",
Long: -80° 23` 21.82" | Temporary: | 0.0562 acre |
| Permanent: | 0 acre |
| Stream Crossings | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Impact UNT |
|---|
74614 to Raccoon Creek
(# 25564; WWF) | Lat: 40° 23` 51.16",
Long: -80° 22` 37.6" | Temporary: | 8 ft. by 90 ft. (720 ft2) |
| Permanent: | 0 ln. ft. |
Each of the following crossings will be crossed by horizontal directional drilling by the five (5) pipes mentioned above:
| Wetland Crossing | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Impact |
|---|
Wetland 9
Palustrine Emergent (PEM), Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS) | Lat: 40° 23` 51.30",
Long: -80° 22` 9.67" | Temporary: | 0.0792 acre |
| Permanent: | 0 acre |
| Stream Crossings | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Impact |
|---|
| Raccoon Creek (# 25564, WWF) | Lat: 40° 23` 51.06",
Long: -80° 22` 6.20" | Temporary: | 50 ft. by 82 ft.
(4,100 ft2) |
| Permanent: | 0 ln. ft. |
UNT 1 to Raccoon Creek
(# 25564, WWF) | Lat: 40° 23` 51.36",
Long: -80° 22` 0.34" | Temporary: | 7 ft. by 88 ft.
(616 ft2) |
| Permanent: | 0 ln. ft. |
E30-07-013: Alpha Shale Resources, LP, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Project Location—Wayne Township, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Alpha Shale Resources, L.P., plans to construct and maintain a 15 feet wide by 291 feet long graveled access road off of an existing access road to DD-11 Well which is off of Oak Forest Road (State Route 3013). The proposed access road will be for access to a proposed 300 feet wide by 450 feet long Well Pad for the purpose of drilling deep gas wells. Stormwater runoff from the site will drain into unnamed tributaries to Tustin Run, Tustin Run, and one unnamed tributary to Bells Run. The aforementioned streams are designated as Warm Water Fishes per Pa. Code Chapter 93 and are located Dunkard Creek Watershed which is part of the Dunkard and Whitely Creeks PA State Water Plan. The planned construction activities associated with this site currently involves impacts to a total of 11,761.2 square feet of existing Wetlands and an Ephemeral Stream within its proposed limits of disturbance. A total of 21.7 Acres of land and earth disturbance will be used to construct this project site. Currently, there is no Active Well and/or Active Well permit associated with this project site location.
The project is a Joint Permit Application due to the proposed project not meeting the terms and conditions of a General Permit. The project will result in 143.5 linear feet of permanent stream impact and 0.267 acre of Permanent Wetland Impacts.
The attached table describes the total impact for the permanent impacts to UNT Tustin Run and its associated floodway:
| Wetland Impacts | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Permanent Impact (acres) |
|---|
Wetland G
Palustrine Emergent (PEM) | 39.788211 / -80.267682 | 0.01 |
Wetland H
Palustrine Emergent (PEM) | 39.787980 / -80.267171 | 0.123 |
Wetland I
Palustrine Emergent (PEM) | 39.787256 / -80.268300 | 0.143 |
| Stream Impacts | Latitude/Longitude | Area of Permanent Impacts
|---|
| UNT to Tustin Run (WWF) | 39.788558 / -80.268472 | Stream Length (ft) | 143.5` |
| Floodway Impact (acres) | 0.329 |
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