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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 Department, 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.
39-00004A: Mack Trucks, Inc. (700 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062) for their facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval for Mack Trucks, Inc. (700 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062) for their facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00004A will be incorporated into a Title V Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00004A is for the installation and operation of one (1) paint spray booths and one (1) natural gas fired curing oven. The main emissions from these sources are VOCs. The new sources will be required to comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 surface coating requirements. 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.: 39-00004A 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 Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 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.
01-03022B: Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (1585 Granite Station Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325) for the modification of a Pellet System at the animal feed manufacturing and processing facility located in Straban Township, Adams County. The expected increases in facility emissions as a result of the changes proposed are 3.28 tons per year of filterable 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, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing. 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.
36-05107F: Pepperidge Farm Inc. (2195 N. Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517) for the installation of a new catalytic oxidizer to replace Catalytic Oxidizer 6 at the bakery located in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The expected potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed are: 0.7 tpy of CO, 0.9 tpy of NOx, 11.4 tpy of VOCs and 0.8 tpy of Acetaldehyde. 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, and 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 Process Particulate Matter. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
08-00050B: Eureka Resources, LLC (451 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701) for the modification of their existing wastewater treatment process at the Standing Stone Facility located in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Eureka Resources, LLC indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed/modified, which include the wastewater treatment process, salt extraction process, MBR/RO/IX process, and various storage tanks and silos, 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. Pursuant to the BAT requirements, the modified wastewater treatment process will include the installation of a permanent total enclosure and wet scrubber in order to control emissions of volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants to the maximum extent feasible. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.
The emissions from the proposed and modified sources included in this project will not exceed the following limits: Existing wastewater treatment process: 10.7 tons/year (TPY) VOCs and 5.7 TPY HAPs.
Modified wastewater treatment process w/scrubber: 6.0 TPY VOCs and 5.2 TPY HAPs.
Salt extraction process: 2.9 TPY NOx, 1.7 TPY CO, 1.3 TPY PM, 0.3 TPY VOCs, and 0.3 TPY HAPs.
MBR/RO/IX process: 2.7 TPY VOCs and 2.7 TPY HAPs.
Storage Tanks: 0.7 TPY VOCs and 0.7 TPY HAPs.
Storage Silos: 0.3 TPY PM.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:
The storage and handling of clarifier sludge/dry salt shall not at any time result in the emission of fugitive air contaminants. Each incoming tanker load of wastewater shall be sampled and tested to determine the methanol content of the wastewater. All brine concentrate generated from the treatment of gas well water shall only be shipped off site in liquid form. Tanker trucks shall be located inside the facility while being loaded with brine concentrate. All trucks hauling roll-offs containing clarifier sludge/dry salt shall have their loads securely tarped.
The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in Source ID P101 shall not exceed 68,985,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 500 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. Wastewater containing more than 2,500 ppm methanol shall not be processed in Source ID P101. Source ID P101 shall be permanently deactivated upon startup of Source ID P102.
The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in the ''low strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102 shall not exceed 68,985,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 750 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. Wastewater containing more than 2,500 ppm methanol shall not be processed in the ''low strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102. The total combined throughput of wastewater processed in the ''high strength methanol'' train of Source ID P102 shall not exceed 30,660,000 gallons in any 12 consecutive month period. In addition, the wastewater shall not contain more than 20,000 ppm methanol, measured as a monthly volume weighted average. A constant negative pressure shall be maintained in the Permanent Total Enclosure. The packed tower wet scrubber shall have a control efficiency for methanol of at least 95%. The permittee shall perform stack testing upon the scrubber inlet and outlet, in order to determine the methanol control efficiency of the scrubber. The scrubber shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the recirculation rate and pressure drop across the packed tower scrubber.
The enclosure shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure in the enclosure.
The burner associated with the salt dryer included in Source ID P103 shall only be fired on pipeline-quality natural gas or propane. Control Device ID C103 shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the bag collector. The pressure drop across the salt dryer integral bag collector (ID C103) shall be maintained at 4 inches W.C. or less at any time the dryer is in operation. The permittee shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare bags for the salt dryer integral bag collector in order to be able to immediately replace any bag requiring replacement. No more than 46,116,000 gallons of water shall be processed in Source ID P104 in any 12 consecutive month period. The inlet concentration of methanol in the water processed in Source ID P104 shall not exceed 500 ppm. The loading of recovered methanol from the storage tank into totes or trucks shall occur by submersible fill. Each silo baghouse shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the baghouse. The proposed plan approval contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
The facility is a State Only facility. If 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 08-00050B, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 08-00050 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
60-00024A: GAF Keystone, LLC (14911 Quorum Drive, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75254-1491) for the construction of a thermoplastic roof sheeting and roof ridge vent manufacturing operation consisting of: one Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) powder bag dump station, two TPO raw material receiver/feeder sets, two Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) raw material receiver/feeder sets, two TPO extruders, two PVC extruders, two thermoplastic injection molds, two fiberglass filter applicators, two cooling towers each equipped with a drift eliminator, an emergency generator engine rated at <100 bhp, three scrap plastic grinders, miscellaneous combustion sources and various silos and bins for the storage of plastic pellets. This operation also involves the installation of two fabric collectors and a regenerative thermal oxidizer with a particle pre-filter at the company's New Columbia facility located in White Deer Township, Union County.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by GAF Keystone, LLC indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR 63.6580—63.6675, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR 60.4230—60.4248, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123, and the best available technology (BAT) requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.
The emissions from all proposed sources included in this project will not exceed the following limits: 5.51 TPY NOx, 9.26 TPY CO, 12.02 TPY VOCs, 0.07 TPY SOx, 6.03 TPY PM/PM10/PM2.5, 3.90 TPY HAPs, and 12,916 TPY CO2e.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: limitations on VOC, HAP and PM/PM10/PM2.5 emissions per ton of resins processed, records of amounts and types of resins processed, records of water flow rates through cooling tower, installation of pressure differential gauges on all fabric collectors, onsite availability of spare fabric collector bags.
The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 60-00024A, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3693.
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.
48-00098: EPP Renewable Energy, LLC, Glendon Business Center (1605 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 509, Allentown, PA 18104). The Department intends to issue an initial Title V Operating Permit for a landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) plant in Glendon Borough, Northampton County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility are two (2) engines/generators that are fueled by LFG from the Chrin Brothers Inc. Sanitary Landfill and which produce electricity to a local grid. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Title V/State Operating Permit for the following facility:
V10-027: Newman and Company, Inc. (6101 Tacony St., Philadelphia, PA 19135) for the operation of a paperboard manufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions' sources include a 118 MMBTU/hr boiler, nine space heaters less than 0.5 MMBTU/hr. The facility also has a stage II vapor recovery system for a 3,000 gallon gasoline tank, a 973,000 BTU/hr fire pump, and a trim waste blower system.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Mr. Edward Wiener (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
46-00040: National Label Co., Inc. (2025 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444) for the operation of a printing and coating facility located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. Sources of air emissions are fifteen (15) printing presses (gravure, UV letterpress, and flexographic), a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, emergency generator, and five (5) parts cleaners. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting 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.
38-03016: PA Precision Cast Parts, Inc. (521 North 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1429, Lebanon, PA 17042) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a steel investment foundry in the City of Lebanon, Lebanon County. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 2.51 tons CO, 1.49 ton NOx, 0.23 PM, 0.02 ton SOx, and 3.66 tons VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
06-03094: K & L Woodworking, Inc. (440 North Fourth Street, Reading, PA 19601) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Reading Plant located in the City of Reading, Berks County. The actual emissions from the facility in the year 2015 were estimated at 1.51 ton of VOC and 0.57 ton of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
06-03134: Sensory Effects, Inc. (61 Vanguard Drive, Reading, PA 19606) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Reading Plant located in Exeter Township, Berks County. Potential emissions are 12.7 tpy of PM, 3.9 tpy of NOx, 0.1 tpy of SOx (as SO2), 6.5 tpy of CO and 0.4 tpy 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.
06-03062: Theodore C. Auman, Inc. (247 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601) to issue a renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for a human cremation unit at the facility located in the City of Reading, Berks County. The subject facility's cremation unit will be controlled by an internal secondary combustion chamber. The unit has the potential to emit 0.4 tpy of CO, 0.1 tpy NOx, 0.4 tpy PM, 0.1 tpy SOx, & 0.7 tpy VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
67-03157: SWF Industrial, Inc., (6287 Lincoln Highway, Wrightsville, PA 17368) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of two (2) paint spray booths, paint mixing room and cleanup operations at the metal parts fabrication facility in Hellam Township, York County. The actual emissions are 1.27 ton per year VOC; 1.07 ton per year total HAPs; and 0.01 ton per year PM. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
21-03027: Lafferty & Co., Inc. (1100 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for a wood fired boiler and wood working dust collection system at the wood processing facility in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County. The Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from the operation are less than a ton per year, and the NOx emissions from the operation are less than 10 tons per year. 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
43-00321: Northeast Industrial Manufacturing, Inc. (640 Keystone Road, Greenville, PA 16125). The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for Northeast Industrial's roll-off container manufacturing facility located in Hempfield Township, Mercer County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility are 2 spray paint booths. Potential VOC emissions are 14.96 tons per year. Actual facility-wide VOC emissions for the calendar year 2015 were 4.88 tons. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
OPERATING PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
Notice is hereby given under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b)(5) and 127.424 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is soliciting comments on the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval 35-00070A for Archbald Energy Partners, LLC (the Permittee), 72 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic, PA 18507 to construct and operate a natural-gas-fired combined-cycle (NGCC) power plant to produce approximately 485 MW of electricity at the facility to be located in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County as described in the Permittee's February 2, 2016 Plan Approval Application and any other subsequent supplemental submissions.
Plan Approval No. 35-00070A is for the construction and operation of a natural-gas-fired combined-cycle power plant consisting of a combustion gas turbine (CT) and a steam turbine (ST) with duct burners in the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), one diesel-fired emergency generator, one diesel-fired fire water pump, an air cooled condenser, and one aqueous ammonia storage tank at the proposed Archbald Energy Partners, LLC's NGCC Plant to be located in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County.
The company proposes to construct a NGCC plant consisting of a GE model 7HA.02 or equivalent combined cycle natural-gas-fired turbine. The HRSG will be equipped with natural-gas-fired duct burner (DB). The facility will be capable of producing approximately 485 MW (Nominal) of electricity. The maximum heat input rating of the CT is 3,269 MMBTUs/hr. The DB will have a maximum heat input rating of 111 MMBTUs/hr. The company proposes to control the nitrogen oxides emissions using a dry low-NOx (DLN) combustor and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). To control the carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions, the company proposes to utilize combustion controls and oxidation catalysts.
The 670 bhp diesel-fired emergency generator and the 450 bhp diesel-fired fire pump will be restricted to a maximum of 100 hours of operation each, in any 12 consecutive month period, for non-emergency operation. The maximum sulfur content of the diesel fuel fired in these engines will be 15 ppm.
The facility will be subject to NSPS Subpart KKKK, TTTT, IIII and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission will be equal to or less than 10% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions.
Emissions from the turbines will meet BAT, NSPS Subpart KKKK & TTTT requirements. Emissions from the emergency generator engine will meet BAT & NSPS Subpart IIII requirements. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The following table shows the proposed emissions from the facility:
Sources Pollutant Turbine ER
EngineFire
EngineCircuit
BreakerTotal
(TPY)NOx 99 0.2 0.1 - 99.3 CO 60.4 0.1 0.1 - 60.6 VOCs (as methane) 19.4 - 0.04 - 19.44 PM10 48.8 0.003 0.01 - 48.81 PM2.5 48.8 0.003 0.01 - 48.81 SO2 22.4 - - - 22.4 H2SO4 13.7 - - - 13.7 HAPs 9.0 - - - 9.0 Formaldehyde 5.7 - - - 5.7 CO2e 1,464,093 33 22 16 1,464,164
Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 35-00070A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald, PA 18403 at 7:00 PM.
Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear.
Copies of the applications, the Department's technical reviews and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner P.E, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing.
This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 5 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through November 4, 2016.
The Department will address comments from the public before any final actions are taken on the proposals. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner P.E, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown above, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information regarding the above, contact Mark Wejkszner P.E at (570)-826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
32140701 and NPDES No. PA0236284. Pennzoil Quaker State Company dba SOPUS Products, (PO Box 4427, Houston, TX 77210). To operate the Helen Mine Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant in Blacklick and Center Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES permit, for a new post mining water treatment facility. Coal Refuse Disposal Support Acres Proposed 166.4. Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary of Two Lick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on September 7, 2016. Application received November 12, 2015.
03991301 and NPDES No. PA0235407. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Logansport Mine in Bethel, Burrell, Gilpin and Parks Townships, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 9, 2016. Application received February 8, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 32960103 and NPDES No. PA0213331. Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661 renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Green Township, Indiana County, affecting 329.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek, unnamed tributaries to East Run to Little Mahoning Creek and unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Two Lick Creek classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes, cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 24, 2016.
Permit No. 32100201 and NPDES No. PA0262960. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, affecting 58.5 acres. Receiving stream: Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: trout stocked fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 31, 2016.
Permit No. 56060102 and NPDES No. PA0249912. Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 83.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Schrock Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 1, 2016.
Permit No. 56090106 and NPDES No. PA0262765. Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 105.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 1, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33990109 and NPDES No. PA0241539. McKay Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 72.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Perryville Run and Perryville Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 6, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 54111302T and GP104 No. PAM111088. M & D Anthracite Coal Company, (2030 East Center Street, Tremont, PA 17981), transfer of an existing anthracite underground mine operation from S & J Coal Mine in Cass Township, Schuylkill County affecting 2.1 acres, receiving stream: Wagner Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 18, 2016.
Permit No. 54683043T and PAM112034. Park Mine Coal Co., LLC, (294 Pine Creek Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation from Jeddo-Highland Coal Company in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 1,250.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 19, 2016.
Permit No. 54683043R6 and PAM112034. Park Mine Coal Co., LLC, (294 Pine Creek Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 1,250.0 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 19, 2016.
Permit No. 54-305-037GP12. Park Mine Coal Co., LLC, (294 Pine Creek Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54683043 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: August 19, 2016.
Permit No. 40900204R5 and PAM111057R. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc., (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Newport Township and City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County affecting 80.0 acres, receiving stream: Newport Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: August 23, 2016.
Permit No. 54851603R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592897. Carbon & Metal Technologies, LLC, (821 Westwood Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314), renewal of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County affecting 23.6 acres, receiving stream: Pine Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 30, 2016.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 *The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 4874SM1C12 and NPDES Permit No. PA0119628. County Line Quarry, Inc., (1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wrightsville and Hellam Townships, York County affecting 285.12 acres, receiving stream: Kreutz Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: August 29, 2016.
Permit No. 58040806. DeWitt C. Porter, (2273 Howard Hill Road, Hallstead, PA 18822), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.62 acre on property owned by Brett & Cynthia Wambold. Application received: September 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. PA0269514 (Mining Permit No. 11150103), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, a new NPDES permit for surface mining in West Carroll Township, Cambria County, affecting 104.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River (CWF) and West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF), classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: March 16, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to/and West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Facility 1 Y 002—Treatment Facility 2 Y 003—Treatment Facility 3 Y 004—Treatment Facility 4 Y 005—Sediment Pond 1 Y 006—Sediment Pond 2 Y 007—Sediment Pond 3 Y 008—Sediment Pond 4 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfall: 001, 002, 003 and 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum 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 NPDES No. PA0262765 (Mining permit no. 56090106), Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 105.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is subject to the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: September 1, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 004 and 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfall: 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 008 N 009 N 010 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006, 008, 009 and 010 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 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 Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
NPDES No. PA0241491 (Permit No. 24990101). Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Revision to an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Horton Township, Elk County, affecting 568.9 acres. Receiving streams: Mead Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: August 19, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mead Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP9 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0009059 (Mining Permit No. 6477SM5), Specialty Granules LLC, 13424 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 303, Hagerstown, MD 21742, renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, affecting 306.6 acres. Receiving streams: Miney Branch to Toms Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes (CWF) and migratory fish (MF). Application received: April 27, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to Miney Branch to Toms Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0202100 (Mining permit no. 26970401), Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC, 200 Lakewood Center, Suite 270, Morgantown, WV 26508:
Revised NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mine in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 271.52 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Ryans Run, Unnamed Tributary to Rubles Run, and Rubles Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 13, 2015.
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to UNT to Rubles Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 013 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease Monitor and report Selenium Monitor and report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to UNT to Rubles Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 020 N SW 021 N SW 022 N SW 023 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Selenium Monitor and report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to UNT to Ryans Run and Rubles Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 007 N SW 008 N SW 009 N SW 010 N SW 011 N SW 014 N SW 015 N SW 016 N SW 018 N SW 019 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Selenium Monitor and report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0612791 on Surface Mining Permit No. 06820601. Allan Myers Materials PA, Inc. d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a traprock quarry operation in New Morgan Borough, Berks County, affecting 97.6 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Conestoga River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: February 7, 2014.
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 outfalls listed below discharge to East Branch Conestoga River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0120979 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7973SM6. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (800 Lower State Road, Chalfont, PA 18976), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, affecting 35.68 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Mill Creek to Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 1, 2014.
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 listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Mill Creek to Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 500 Discharge (MGD) 0.16 4.65 — 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0613037 on Surface Mining Permit No. 45950302. H & K Group, Inc., PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone, shale and overburden quarry operation in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, affecting 116.46 acres. Receiving stream: Two Mile Run and unnamed tributary to Trout Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water fishes and EV. Application received: December 31, 2015.
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 listed below discharge to Two Mile Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type LRQ-002 No Stormwater Sedimentation The outfalls listed below discharge to Trout Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type LRQ-003 No Stormwater Sedimentation LRQ-004 No Stormwater Sedimentation The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.5 0.12 — Total Oil & Grease Monitor & Report 1/Year Grab Sample 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0223352 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7975SM3 and 09030301. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (800 Lower State Road, Chalfont, PA 18976), revision and renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, affecting 158.6 acres. Receiving stream: Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Applications received: November 26, 2013 and March 12, 2015.
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 Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.5 5.8 — Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids Monitor & Report 500 Sulfates Monitor & Report 250 Chloride Monitor & Report 250 Total Oil & Grease Monitor & Report 1/Year Grab Sample 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E39-544. Borough of Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049, in Borough of Emmaus, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an at-grade paved parking area of which approximately 325 square feet is in the floodway of an Unnamed Tributary to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is associated with the Emmaus Public Library Addition. The project is located at 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.540914 N; Longitude: -75.487099 W).
E45-569. RPM Realty Company, 410 Analomink Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the construction of a commercial development known as RPM Auto Park:
1. To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of a tributary to McMichael Creek (EV, MF) consisting of a 24-inch diameter pipe, concrete headwall, 7-ft long by 6-ft wide R-4 riprap plunge pool, and a 6-foot wide by 135-foot long R-4 riprap level spreader with a concrete weir.
2. To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of a tributary to McMichael Creek (EV, MF) consisting of a 36-inch diameter pipe, concrete headwall and a 31-foot long by 29-ft wide R-4 riprap apron.
3. To construct and maintain a sanitary sewer line crossing of a tributary to McMichael Creek (EV, MF) consisting of two 8-inch diameter concrete encased pipes.
4. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a road crossing of a tributary to McMichael Creek (EV, MF) consisting of an open-bottom concrete arch culvert having a 14-foot span, 6-foot underclearance, concrete footers, and imbedded R-6 riprap covered with 12-inches of native stream bed material. Three utility line crossings of the stream, including a water main, a sanitary force main and an electrical duct, will be constructed over the culvert.
5. To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of a tributary to McMichael Creek (EV, MF) consisting of a 48-inch diameter pipe, concrete headwall and a 30-foot long by 27-ft wide R-6 riprap apron.
The project is located immediately southwest of the intersection of Business Route 209 (SR 2012) and SR 0033 (Saylorsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 57` 34"; Longitude: -75° 17` 15") in Hamilton Township, Monroe County.
E48-437. Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, in City of Bethlehem, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing fire-damaged building and construct and maintain an approximately 1.0 acre paved parking lot over the existing concrete floor slabs within the floodway and floodway fringe of Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). The activities are associated with Moravian College. The project is located on the west side of Mauch Chunk Road, immediately north of the intersection with West Laurel Street (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.630348 N; Longitude: -75.387636 W).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E28-383: Franklin County General Authority, 5540 Coffey Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 in Lurgan and Letterkenny Townships, Franklin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing multi-culvert structures and to construct and maintain two separate single span bridges with clear spans of 47.0 feet, underclearance of 5.0 feet, and an out-to-out width of 15.0 feet, both over Conodoguinet Creek, for the purpose of improving access to the Roxbury Dam, all to the west of SR 641 in Lurgan and Letterkenny Townships, Franklin County (Roxbury, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 07` 11.5"; Longitude: -77° 41` 06.6" and Latitude: 40° 07` 04.0"; Longitude: -77° 41` 12.7").
E01-312: Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 200 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA; in Abbotstown Borough, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 44.54 foot long by 26.00 foot wide by 6.50 foot high concrete box culvert, uniformly depressed 12 inches with fish baffles, with associated apron and wingwalls in an unnamed tributary to Beaver Creek (WWF, MF) and to relocate 99.0 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Beaver Creek (WWF, MF), all for the purpose of replacing a deteriorating structure and improve roadway safety standards along SR 0194 Section 000 in Abbotstown Borough, Adams County (Quad Sheet: Abbotstown, PA; Latitude: 39° 53` 01"; Longitude: -76° 58` 59") as part of the PennDot Rapid Bridge Replacement Program.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E65-981, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove an existing 24` long by 26.42` wide, single span, reinforced concrete bridge over Brinker Run (WWF), with an under clearance of 4`;
2. Construct & maintain a replacement, 24` by 5` precast concrete box culvert over Brinker Run, with a minimum under clearance to the low chord of 4`;
3. Construct and maintain rock slope protection in the floodway on the upstream and downstream side of the aforementioned structure, and associated improvements to the guiderails and approach roads;
4. Place and maintain fill in 27 linear feet of an existing unnamed tributary to Brinker Run (aka UNT-1) (WWF), and to construct and maintain 28.5 linear feet of new relocated channel;
5. Permanently place and maintain fill in a de minimus amount of PSS wetland (0.007 acre in Wetland 4);
6. Temporarily impact 0.035 acre of PEM Wetland 3 and 0.103 acre of PSS Wetland 4 during construction;
7. Temporarily impact 39 linear feet of unnamed tributary to Brinker Run (UNT-1) to construct a temporary stream crossing.
For the purpose of replacing the existing structurally deficient structure over Brinker Run. The project is located at State Route 2012, approximately 2.7 miles from the intersection between Albrights Lake Road and Armburst Brinkertown Road in Mammoth, PA 15664 (Mount Pleasant and Mammoth USGS Topographic Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°13`10.84"; Longitude: -79°30`34"; Sub-basin: 19D; Pittsburgh Corps District) in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. This project will impact approximately 52 linear feet of Brinker Run, 27 linear feet of UNT to Brinker Run and 0.007 acre of PSS Wetland 4.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E16-147, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15275. JV # 385, S.R. 4015 Section P50 over Licking Creek in Knox Township, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Fryburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 18`, 51.80"; W: -79°, 23`, 19.43").
To remove the existing structurally deficient bridge and to construct and maintain a 32.5 foot wide single-span pre-stressed concrete spread box beam bridge having a total span length of 90 feet and a low-chord elevation of 1,279.78 across Licking Creek in Knox Township, Clarion County.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E0829-108: Appalachia Midstream, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Canton and Leroy Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 252 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`50", Longitude: -76°47`35");
2. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 8,749 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland and impacting 406 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`48", Longitude: -76°47`33");
3. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 1,942 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`44", Longitude: -76°47`31");
4. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 186 linear feet of Lye Run (EV, MF) and impacting 500 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV), 4,164 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (EV) and 5,164 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Forested Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`30", Longitude: -76°47`08");
5. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 173 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`29", Longitude: -76°47`07");
6. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 205 linear feet of Lye Run (EV, MF) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`21", Longitude: -76°46`57");
7. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 534 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`20", Longitude: -76°46`55");
8. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 203 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lye Run (EV, MF) and impacting 695 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`19", Longitude: -76°46`53");
9. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 1,779 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°36`18", Longitude: -76°46`52");
10. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 243 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`59", Longitude: -76°46`35");
11. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 189 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lye Run (EV, MF) and impacting 262 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`57", Longitude: -76°46`34");
12. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 214 linear feet of Lye Run (EV, MF) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`50", Longitude: -76°46`32");
13. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 1,760 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`26", Longitude: -76°46`31");
The project will result in 879 linear feet or 13,669 square feet of temporary stream impacts and 21,459 square feet (0.49 acre) of temporary PEM and PPS and 5,164 square feet (0.12 acre) of permanent PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus Shale development in Canton and Leroy Township, Bradford County. This project is associated with permit application number E5729-086.
E5729-086: Appalachia Midstream, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Fox Township, Sullivan County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 1,552 square feet of a Palustrine Forested Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`11", Longitude: -76°46`31");
2. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 3,731 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`03", Longitude: -76°46`21");
3. a 16 inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 324 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lye Run (EV, MF) and impacting 167 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Grover, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°35`01", Longitude: -76°46`12");
The project will result in 324 linear feet or 5,215 square feet of temporary stream impacts and 3,898 square feet (0.09 acre) of temporary PEM and PPS and 1,552 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Fox Township, Sullivan County. This project is associated with permit application number E0829-108.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA36-042: Pequea Creek Watershed Association, 1383 Arcadia Road, Room # 200, Lancaster PA 17601 in Strasburg and Providence Townships, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project along 2,600 feet of Big Beaver Creek (TSF, MF) including 1) seven mudsills totaling 785 feet in length; 2) five cross rock vanes; 3) fifteen log/rock vanes; 4) 150 feet of gravel bar removal; 5) fifty feet of rock toe protection; 6) three livestock crossings; and 7) 5,200 feet of bank grading. The project is located immediately downstream of Beaver Valley Pike (Quarryville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude 39° 56` 11.5"N, Longitude: 76° 12` 37.8"W) in Strasburg and Providence Townships, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMITS The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance activities associated with either road maintenance or timber harvesting operations.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department regional office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department regional office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate regional office water management program manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board).
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the appropriate regional office.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified regional office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402)
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15222.
E63-07-007A: Rice Midstream Holdings, LLC, 2200 Rice Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Somerset Township, Washington County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Rice Midstream Holdings, LLC is proposing to install the Jaybird Phase III Pipeline that will begin at the Back Nine Pond/Swagler Loop (40° 6` 39.1", -80° 3` 5.98") and will terminate at the Zorro to EQT pipeline (40° 5` 42.87", -80° 2` 25.73"). The project is located within the Ellsworth USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map. The project will include installation of a 1.37-mi long 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline. 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. This wetland was field verified to be 7.925 acres in size. The project will result in one (1) wetland crossing and two (2) watercourse crossing, resulting in a total of 524 ft2 of permanent wetland impact and 20 linear feet of permanent stream impact.
A Temporary Access road will be constructed to support the installation of the pipeline. The Temporary Road will cross UNT S-05 to # 24054 South Branch of Pigeon Creek. This activity will be covered under a General Permit-08.
Each of the following crossings will be crossed by horizontal directional drilling by the two (2) pipes mentioned above:
Wetland Crossing Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact Wetland 01
Palustrine Emergent (PEM), Palustrine Scrub-Shrub (PSS), Palustrine Forested (PFO)40° 6` 12.01",
-80° 2` 48.03"Temporary: 0 acre Permanent: 524 ft2 (0.012 ac)
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact Perennial Stream 03 (# 24054 South Branch Pigeon Creek) (WWF) 40° 6` 11.04",
-80° 2` 45.3"Temporary: 20 ln. ft. Permanent: 40 ft2 The following stream will be crossed by the Temporary Access Road mentioned above:
Stream Crossings Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact UNT S-05 to # 24054 South Branch of Pigeon Creek (Temporary Access Road) 40°6` 12.79",
-80°02` 54.77"Temporary: 100 ft2 (0.002 ac) Permanent: 0 ft2
Southwestern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESG16-129-0010
Applicant Name Apex Energy PA LLC
Contact Person Ed Long
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) Salem
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Porter
Run (HQ-CWF); Porter Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Beaver RunESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0028
Applicant Name Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person Joseph Mallow
Address 2200 Rice Dr
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene
Township(s) Richhill
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Long Run
(TSF), North Fork Dunkard Fork (TSF)
Secondary—Dunkard Fork (TSF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0029
Applicant Name Vantage Energy Appalachia II LLC
Contact Person John Moran
Address 116 Inverness Dr East, Suite 107
City, State, Zip Englewood, CO 80112
County Greene
Township(s) Gilmore
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Roberts Run
(WWF); UNT to Blockhouse Run (WWF)
Secondary—Toms Run (WWF); Blockhouse Run (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG16-129-0012
Applicant Name Apex WML Midstream LLC
Contact Person JD McNally
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) Salem
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Beaver
Run (HQ-CWF); Sleepy Hollow (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Beaver RunESCGP-2 # ESX16-129-0004
Applicant Name Apex Energy PA LLC
Contact Person Ed Longs
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) Penn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Byers
Run (TSF); Byers Run (TSF); UNT to Lyons Run (TSF);
Lyons Run (TSF)
Secondary—Turtle CkESCGP-2 # ESX15-129-0011
Applicant Name Apex Energy PA LLC
Contact Person Chris Hess
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) Penn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bushy
Run (TSF, MF); Turtle Run (TSF, MF)
Secondary—Bushy RunESCGP-2 # ESG16-125-0016
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Cannonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Donegal
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Buck
Run (HQ-WWF)
Secondary—Buck Run (HQ-WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG16-125-0021
Applicant Name Apex Energy PA LLC
Contact Person Chris Hess
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Extension, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) N Strabane
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Little
Chartiers Ck (HQ-WWF)
Secondary—Little Chartiers Ck (HQ-WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-129-0001
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Cannonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Penn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bushy
Run (TSF, MF)
Secondary—Bushy RunESCGP-2 # ESX16-059-0026
Applicant Name Rice Midstream Holdings LLC
Contact Person Kyle Shirey
Address 2200 Rice Dr
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene
Township(s) Richhill
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Polen Run
(TSF)
Secondary—N Fork Dunkard Fork (TSF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0013
Applicant Name Rice Drilling B LLC
Contact Person Joseph Mallow Address 400 Woodcliff Dr
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Robinson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Raccoon
Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Raccoon Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0014
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Robinson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Robin-
son Run (WWF)
Secondary—Robinson Run (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0011
Applicant Name SWN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Carla Suszkowski
Address P O Box 12359
City, State, Zip Spring, TX 77391
County Washington
Township(s) Independence
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Cross
Ck (WWF)
Secondary—Cross Ck (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX16-125-0020
Applicant Name EQT Production—Land PA
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 2400 Zenith Ridge Rd, Suite 200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Marianna, West Bethlehem
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Patterson Run
(TSF)
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITSThe following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, PO Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
The following applications have been received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP
Application No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Tank
TypeTank
Capacity16012 Panda Hummel Station LLC
5001 Spring Valley Road
Suite 1150 West
Dallas, TX 75244
Attn: Josh YorkSnyder Shamokin Dam Borough & Monroe Township 9 ASTs storing hazardous substances 77,800 gallons total
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