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OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
08-00002: E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (192 Patterson Blvd., Towanda, PA 18848) for renewal of the Title V operating permit for their Towanda Plant located in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. The facility's sources include four (3) # 6 fuel oil/natural gas-fired boilers, seven (7) surface coating operations, three (3) fire pumps, one (1) thermal fluid heater and one (1) parts washer. The facility has the potential to emit 276.75 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 32.47 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 193.28 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 361.09 tons of sulfur oxides per year (SOx), 98.01 tons of particulate matter (PM/PM-10) per year, 69.69 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) per year and 81,021 tons of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) per year. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Subpart Dc of 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts JJJJ and ZZZZ of 40 CFR Part 63, 40 CFR Part 64 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
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.
09-00143: H&K Group, Inc., Naceville Materials Quarry (2001 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA 18960), for the renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This facility quarries, crushes and screens rock to various size gradations for road construction and other applications. This facility consists of a primary and a secondary crushing circuit that is electrically powered from the utility grid, therefore the only pollutant is particulate matter. There are no emission increases with the renewal of the operating permit. The facility maintains a synthetic minor operating status by limiting the particulate matter emissions to less than 56.00 tons per year. The renewed permit includes testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, State, and Federal air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
39-00042: Chelsea Sandwich LLC/Global Macungie Terminal (PO Box 459, Macungie, PA 18062-0159). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for the petroleum bulk stations and terminals facility located in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The main sources at this facility consists of a gasoline loading rack and storage tanks. The control device consists of a Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU). The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00049: ACME Cryogenics/Allentown Plant (2801 Mitchell Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103-7111. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for this manufacturing of fabricated pipe and fittings facility located in Allentown, Lehigh County. The main sources at this facility consists of copper and brass dipping and brazing operations. The control devices consist of scrubbers. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00096: Behr Processing Corporation/Allentown (7529 Morris CT, Allentown, PA 18106-9226. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for this paint and coating manufacturing facility located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The main source at this facility consist of raw material processing. The control devices consist of a baghouse. The source is considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00038: Hart Metals/Tamaqua (PO Box 428, Tamaqua, PA 18252-0428). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for this manufacturing of primary metal products facility located in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County. The main sources at this facility consists of grinding units, furnace, and saw cutting process operations. The control devices consist of cyclones. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton 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.
06-03029: Yuasa Battery, Inc. (2901 Montrose Ave., Laureldale, PA 19605) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Laureldale Battery Plant located in the Borough of Laureldale, Berks County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2015 are estimated at 3 tons of CO, 3 tons of NOx, 1 ton of PM-10, 1 ton of VOC and 0.02 ton Pb. 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 § 129.63, 40 CFR 63 Subpart PPPPPP, 40 CFR 60 Subpart KK and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
38-05020: KP Acquisition LLC (568 Chestnut Hill Road, Fredericksburg, PA 17026) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the poultry rendering facility located in Bethel Township, Lebanon County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2016 year are estimated at 6.33 tpy of NOx, 5.31 tpy of CO, 0.48 tpy of PM10, 0.04 tpy of SOx and 0.68 tpy of TOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
67-03163: ECORE International, Inc. (76 Acco Dr., York, PA 17402) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of their tire shredder and associated conveyor at the waste tire processing facility in York Township, York County. The PM potential annual emissions are estimated 29.6 tons. 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 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
67-03105: American Colloid Company (600 Lincoln Street, York, PA 17401) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of the foundry pre-mix blending and cat litter packaging facility in York City, York County. The facility potential to emit emissions are estimated 39.3 tons of PM-10 and 0.88 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.
67-05049: Oldcastle APG Northeast, Inc. (1 Connelly Rd, Emigsville, PA 17318) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the decorative concrete block manufacturing facility located in Manchester Township, York County. The primary emissions from the facility is VOC; the actual 2015 emissions from the facility was 5.15 tons. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for odor, fugitive, and visible emissions derived from 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123.
67-03041: County Line Quarry, Inc. (740 S Front Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the stone quarrying and concrete manufacturing operations in Wrightsville Borough, York County. The facility estimated annual PM-10 potential emissions controlled at 19.8 tons. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
22-03025: John R. Shultz Funeral Home (406 Market Street, Lykens, PA 17048) for the operation of a human crematory at the facility in Lykens Borough, Dauphin County. The facility has estimated air emissions of approximately 1.45 tpy of NOx and 0.84 tpy of CO. The State-only (Natural Minor) 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
41-00069: Fisher Mining Company (40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Newberry Railyard located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00069. The facility's only source is a coal railcar loading operation. The facility has potential to emit particulate matter below the major source threshold. No changes to equipment or emissions are being proposed as part of this operating permit renewal. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
08-00007: Leprino Foods Co. (400 Leprino Avenue, Waverly, NY 14892) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their natural and processed cheese manufacturing facility in South Waverly, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00007. The facility's main sources include four natural gas/# 2, 4, 5 and 6 fuel oil-fired boilers and a natural gas-fired whey spray dryer. The facility has the potential to emit particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
24-00160: North Star Aggregates, Inc., (PO Box R, Ridgway, PA 15853). The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Oyster Run Mine located in Horton Township, Elk County. The facility is a Natural Minor. Estimated annual emissions are as follows: 3.5 tpy PM-10; 12.02 tpy NMHC + NOx; 2.26 tpy CO; & 0.49 tpy SOx. The primary sources at the facility are sandstone processing plants, sandstone stockpiles, and associated diesel engines to power the processing plants. The facility is subject to the following Federal regulations: 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, NSPS for Non-metallic Mineral Processing Plants; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary RICE; and Part 60 Subpart IIII, NSPS for Stationary CI ICE. The permit includes requirements from the previously issued plan approvals and operating permits and contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
25-00501: Corry Forge (441 East Main Street, Corry, PA 16407-2013) for intent to issue a renewal-operating permit to the facility which is in Corry City, Erie County. The significant sources are miscellaneous natural gas combustion units, test sample cutting, billet grinding, heat treat furnaces, forge furnaces, miscellaneous storage tanks, and degreasers. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit. The Potential emissions for the existing Corry Forge are: 68 TPY NOx; 57 TPY CO; 4 TPY VOC; 5 TPY PM-10; 0.4 TPY SO2; and, 1.3 TPY HAPs. The facility is a natural minor. This renewal incorporates the requirements of the Area Source MACT for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories (40 CFR 63, Subpart XXXXXX).
33-00168: Miller Welding & Machine Company/Maplevale Plant (P.O. Box G, Brookville, PA 15825). The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a metal fabrication and surface coating facility located in Rose Township, Jefferson County. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are less than the Title V thresholds. The permit includes requirements from the previously issued plan approvals and operating permits and contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
43-00347: Doren, Inc., (2313 State Route 18, Wampum, PA 16157). The Department intends to renew a new State Only Operating Permit for the Taylor Mine located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The facility has the potential to emit 2.37 tons per year particulate matter. The primary sources at the facility are a crusher, screen, and conveyors for sand and gravel processing. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. 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: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to U.S. GreenFiber LLC (3421 Old Hwy. 8, Norfold, NE 68701) for their facility located in Laflin Borough, Luzerne. The company will apply for a State only operating permit at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00135A is for the modification of existing operating source at the facility. The company has requested to exhaust particulate emissions from existing operating process line nos. 1 & 2 into atmosphere. These process lines manufacture a range of insulation products for use in attics, floors and walls of residential and commercial buildings. Particulate emissions generated from processing recycled paper in manufacturing operations will be controlled by baghouses on each line. Particulate emissions from silos also controlled by baghouses. The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The particulate emissions from the baghouses shall not exceed the Best Available Technology (BAT) standard of 0.02 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. 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 18701-1915.
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.: 40-00135A 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, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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.
30841316 and NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County and related NPDES Permit for full extraction mining and stream restoration in Panels 4L and 5L. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 11, 2017. Application received April 27, 2017.
30841316 and NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit to revise 2,142.0 previously permitted underground and subsidence control acres from development to longwall mining and conduct stream restoration. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 11, 2017. Application received August 10, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 05110101 and NPDES No. PA0263231. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County affecting 216 acres. Receiving streams: Sheves Run and Longs Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The receiving streams are included in the Sixmile Run and Longs Run TMDL. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 1, 2017.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33070104. Cookport Coal Company, Inc. (425 East Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Young & Winslow Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 26.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Elk Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: May 8, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63130102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278068. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Revision application for the removal of Waynesburg sandstone to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 65.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Sugar Run, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: May 12, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 49950202R4 and PAM112070R. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County affecting 142.0 acres, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: May 2, 2017.
Permit No. 49950202C2. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation to update the post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habitat in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County affecting 142.0 acres, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: May 2, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 4975SM5 and NPDES No. PA0612430, Glen-Gery Corp., 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610, renewal of NPDES permit, Oxford Township, Adams County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to South Branch Conewago Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Oxford Municipal Authority. Application received: April 28, 2017.
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. PA0262587 (Mining Permit No. 11080101), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, revision of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining in East Taylor & Croyle Townships, Cambria County, affecting 568.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 21, 2017.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Little Conemaugh River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond A) N 002 (Sediment Pond B) N 005 (Sediment Pond A-1) N 006 (Sediment Pond B-1) N 007 (Sediment Pond D-1) N 008 (Treatment Facility TP-1) N 009 (Treatment Facility TP-2) N 010 Treatment Facility TP-3) N 011 (Sediment Pond E) N 012 (Sediment Pond E-1) N 013 (Treatment Facility TP-4) N 014 (Treatment Facility TP-5) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 (Sediment Pond C) N 004 (Sediment Pond D) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.5 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. PA0259594 (Permit No. 16140109). Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Revision to an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Jefferson County, affecting 70.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 20, 2017.
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 unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP1 N TP2 N TP3 N TP4 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP1 N SP2 N SP3 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) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0211401 (Permit No. 10920112). State Industries, Inc. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Concord Township, Butler County, affecting 22.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: June 21 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 unnamed tributary to Bear Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Cell C5 N 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner).
NPDES No. PA0243833. (Mining permit No. 14040101), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for auger and surface coal mining in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 547.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Trout Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: February 28, 2017.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary B to Trout Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N) TB 01 N TB 02 N TB 03 N TB 04 N 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. 50 milliosmoles/kilograms The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary A to Trout Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB 04 N 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) 1.1 2.2 2.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 milliosmoles/kilograms
1 The 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. PA0612430 (Mining Permit No. 4975SM5), Glen-Gery Corporation, P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 196106, renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface in Oxford Township, Adams County, affecting 110.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to South Branch Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: April 28, 2017.
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 discharges to: unnamed tributary to South Branch Conewago Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum 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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
NPDES No. PA0227188 (Permit No. 37960301). ESSROC Cement Corporation (3251 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, affecting 308.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Hickory Run, classified for the following uses: TSF; and unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: May 4, 2017.
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(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Hickory Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TPA N TPB N 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Hickory Run and unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPA N SPB N SPC N SPD N SPE N SPF N 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) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0259713 (Permit No. 37160303). Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) New NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 204.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run and Connoquenessing Creek, both classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: March 28, 2017.
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(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run and Connoquenessing Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TPA Y TPB Y TPC 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run and Connoquenessing Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPA Y SPB Y SPC 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) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5
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.
E13-189. Jim Thorpe Borough, 101 East 10th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, in Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 10-foot wide, 950-LF asphalt pedestrian trail within the 100-year floodplain of the Lehigh River (TSF, MF) consisting of a 220-LF precast concrete retaining wall with a metal guide rail, 300-LF of R-8 riprap slope protection, and 5-foot wide gravel shoulders. The project is located approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection of Route 209 and Route 903 (Lehighton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°51`37"; Longitude: -75°44`14").
E45-605. Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC, 40 South Mercer Street, New Castle, PA 16101, in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an aerial communications cable that is approximately 90-foot long crossing Brodhead Creek and adjacent wetland. The project is located at the end of Paper Mill Road (Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°0`0.66"; Longitude: -75°8`51.27").
E39-555. Upper Saucon Township, 5500 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034, in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing 48-inch and 60-inch cast iron culvert and to construct and maintain a roadway crossing of Tumble Brook (CWF, MF) consisting of a 121-foot long, 4.25-foot by 10-foot precast concrete box culvert depressed 12-inches below the existing streambed elevation with concrete endwalls and rip rap protection. In addition, an existing stone wall upstream on the upstream portion of the site will be removed and area re-graded, fill will be placed in the floodway cover the new culvert and bring the surrounding area to grade, a new guide rail and chain link fence will be placed in the floodway and an overflow weir will be constructed and area re-graded adjacent to the new culvert on the downstream end in order to direct the higher year storm events and stabilize the area. Approximately 0.01 acre of wetland will be permanently impacted due to the proposed activity. The project is located approximately 0.22 mile west of the Suter Road and Jacoby Road intersection (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°31`4"; Longitude: -75°22`45").
E40-795. Presidential Land Holdings LLC, 95 S. Main Street, Mountain Top, PA 18707, in Rice Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 28-ft wide road crossing of an Unnamed Tributary to Wapwallopen Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 62-ft long, 8.5-ft diameter corrugated metal culvert, concrete headwall, gabion endwall, and R-5 riprap apron blended with streambed material. The culvert will be depressed 12-in below streambed elevation. The project is located along the south side of Helsop Road, approximately 0.3 mile southeast of the intersection of Wilderness Drive and Helsop Road (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°9`48"; Longitude: -75°55`20").
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Joseph J. Buczynski, P.E., Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
E40-769, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Dallas Township, Fairmont Township, Ross Township, Lake Township, Lehman Township, Jenkins Township and Harvey's Lake Borough, Luzerne County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts approximately 0.30 mile south of State Route 0118 and Luzerne/Wyoming County Line (Center Moreland, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 23` 40.82"; W: 75° 57` 58.26") and ends approximately 0.10 mile east of Plattsburg Road on the Luzerne/Columbia County Line (Red Rock, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 17` 02.69"; W: 76° 18` 47.97").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 22.2 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Luzerne County include a total of 4,643 linear feet of temporary impacts to Marsh Run (CWF, MF), Maple Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Maple Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Kitchen Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Crooked Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Phillips Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Phillips Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Lick Branch (HQ-CWF, MF), Arnold Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Arnold Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Shingle Run (HQ-CWF, MF) Tributaries to Shingle Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Mitchler Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mitchler Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Huntington Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Huntington Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Fades Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Pikes Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Pikes Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Paint Spring Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Paint Spring Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Harveys Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Harveys Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Huntsville Creek (CWF, MF), and Tributaries to Leonard Creek (HQ-CWF, MF); 400 linear feet of permanent impacts to the Marsh Run (CWF, MF), Maple Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Maple Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Kitchen Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Crooked Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Phillips Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Phillips Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Lick Branch (HQ-CWF, MF), Arnold Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Arnold Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Shingle Run (HQ-CWF, MF) Tributaries to Shingle Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Mitchler Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mitchler Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Huntington Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Huntington Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Fades Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Pikes Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Pikes Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Paint Spring Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Paint Spring Run (HQ-CWF, MF), Harveys Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Harveys Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Huntsville Creek (CWF, MF), and Tributaries to Leonard Creek (HQ-CWF, MF); 9.98 acres of floodway impacts; 9.8 acres of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands; and 1.9 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands. To compensate for the proposed permanent project impacts in Luzerne County, the applicant is proposing 8.7 acres of wetland mitigation through a combination of wetland creation and wetland enhancement. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northeast Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northeast Region file review coordinator at, 570-826-2511 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, RA-EPWW-NERO@PA.GOV.
E54-360, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Pine Grove Township, Tremont Township, Frailey Township, Porter Township, Hegins Township and Eldred Township, Schuylkill County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts approximately 0.40 mile northeast of Helfenstein Road on the Schuylkill/Northumberland County Line (Valley View, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 43` 49.4"; W: 76° 30` 13.78") and ends approximately 0.10 mile northeast of State Route 0443 and the Schuylkill/Lebanon County Line (Pine Grove, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 31` 39.08"; W: 76° 29` 25.76").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 18.54 miles of 42-inch diameter pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts for Schuylkill County include approximately 2,696 linear feet of temporary impacts to Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Swatara Creek (CWF, MF), Lorberry Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Lorberry Creek (CWF, MF), Lower Rausch Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Lower Rausch Creek (CWF, MF), Good Spring Creek (CWF, MF), Pine Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Pine Creek (CWF, MF), Deep Creek (CWF, MF), Mahantango Creek (CWF, MF), Tributary to Mohantango Creek (CWF, MF), Little Mahantango Creek (CWF-MF), Tributaries to Little Mahantango Creek (CWF-MF); 422 linear feet of permanent impacts to Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Swatara Creek (CWF, MF), Lorberry Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Lorberry Creek (CWF, MF), Lower Rausch Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Lower Rausch Creek (CWF, MF), Good Spring Creek (CWF, MF), Pine Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Pine Creek (CWF, MF), Deep Creek (CWF, MF), Mahantango Creek (CWF, MF), Tributary to Mohantango Creek (CWF, MF), Little Mahantango Creek (CWF-MF), Tributaries to Little Mahantango Creek (CWF-MF) 11.3 acres of floodway; 2.4 acres of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands; and 0.43 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands. To compensate for the proposed permanent project impacts in Schuylkill County, the applicant is proposing 0.74 acre of wetland mitigation through a combination of wetland creation and wetland enhancement. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northeast Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northeast Region file review coordinator at, 570-826-2511 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, RA-EPWW-NERO@PA.GOV.
E58-315, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts near the intersection of SR 2020 and SR 2043 (Russell Road) (Lenoxville, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 42` 57.96"; W: 75° 42` 25.66") and ends at the Susquehanna/Wyoming County Line (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 38` 35.53"; W: 75° 45` 39.41").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 6.7 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Susquehanna County include a total of 961.5 linear feet of temporary impacts to Willow Brook (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Willow Brook (CWF, MF), Utley Brook (CWF, MF), Millard Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Millard Creek (CWF, MF), Tower Branch (CWF, MF) and Tributaries to Tower Branch (CWF, MF); 135 linear feet of permanent impacts to Willow Brook (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Willow Brook (CWF, MF), Utley Brook (CWF, MF), Millard Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Millard Creek (CWF, MF), Tower Branch (CWF, MF) and Tributaries to Tower Branch (CWF, MF); 1.93 acre of floodway impacts; 2.47 acres of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands; and 0.52 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands. To compensate for the proposed permanent project impacts in Susquehanna County, the applicant is proposing 1.02 acre of wetland mitigation through a combination of wetland creation and wetland enhancement. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northeast Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northeast Region file review coordinator at, 570-826-2511 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, RA-EPWW-NERO@PA.GOV.
E66-160, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Monroe Township, Northmoreland Township, Eaton Township, Falls Township, Overfield Township, Clinton Township and Nicholson Township, Wyoming County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts approximately 0.30 mile east of Stanton Hill Road on the Susquehanna/Wyoming County Line (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 38` 35.53"; W: 75° 45` 39.41") and ends approximately 0.30 mile south of State Route 0118 and the Wyoming/Luzerne County Line (Center Moreland, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 23` 40.82"; W: 75° 57` 58.26").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 26.4 miles of 30-inch diameter pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Wyoming County include a total of 2,268 linear feet of temporary impacts to Tributaries to Leonard Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Marsh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Marsh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Whitelock Creek (CWF, MF), Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Martin Creek (CWF, MF), Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), Tributaries to Susquehanna River (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mill Run (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Beaver Creek (CWF, MF), Trout Brook (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Trout Brook (CWF, MF), South Branch Tunkhannock Creek (TSF, MF), Tributaries to South Branch Tunkhannock Creek (CWF, MF), and Tributaries to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF, MF); 562 linear feet of permanent impacts to Tributaries to Leonard Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Marsh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Marsh Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), Tributaries to Whitelock Creek (CWF, MF), Mill Creek (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Martin Creek (CWF, MF), Susquehanna River (WWF, MF), Tributaries to Susquehanna River (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Mill Run (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Beaver Creek (CWF, MF), Trout Brook (CWF, MF), Tributaries to Trout Brook (CWF, MF), South Branch Tunkhannock Creek (TSF, MF), Tributaries to South Branch Tunkhannock Creek (CWF, MF), and Tributaries to Tunkhannock Creek (CWF, MF); 20.6 acres of floodway impacts; 7.26 acres of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands; and 1.7 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands. To compensate for the proposed permanent project impacts in Wyoming County, the applicant is proposing 4.59 acres of wetland mitigation through a combination of wetland creation and wetland enhancement. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northeast Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northeast Region file review coordinator at, 570-826-2511 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701, RA-EPWW-NERO@PA.GOV.
Northcentral Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David W. Garg, P.E., Program Manager, 570-327-3636.
E19-311, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Sugarloaf, Cleveland, Franklin, Montour, Hemlock, Mount Pleasant, Orange, Greenwood, and Jackson Townships, Columbia County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts at 0.35 mile south on Hynick Road from the intersection of Hynick Road and SR 118 (Red Rock, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 17`, 2.17"; W: 76°, 18`, 48.68") and ends at 0.22 mile north on Happy Valley Road from the intersection with Monroe Drive (Shamokin, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 50`, 23.7"; W: 76°, 30`, 27.13").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 39.3 mile long pipeline. Central Penn Line—North located in Sugarloaf Township is a proposed 30 inch pipeline to extend 5 miles across the Township. Central Penn Line—South in the remainder of the County is a proposed 42 inch pipeline to extend 34.3 miles in the remainder of Columbia County, PA. The proposed project impacts in Columbia County include a total of 6,523.3 linear feet of temporary impacts to the watersheds of Fishing Creek—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), Unnamed (UNT) Tributary to Fishing Creek—CWF, UNT to the East Branch of Fishing Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT Tributary to West Creek—CWF, Coles Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), UNT Tributary to Coles Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT Tributary to Hess Hollow—HQ-CWF, Hess Hollow—HQ-CWF, Ashelman Run—CWF, UNT to Marsh Run—CWF, Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, UNT South Branch of Roaring Creek—HQ-CWF, South Branch of Roaring Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT to Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, Roaring Creek—Trout Stocked Fishery (TSF), UNT to Roaring Creek—TSF, Susquehanna River—WWF, Montour Run—CWF, UNT to Montour Run—CWF, UNT to Frozen Run—CWF, Hemlock Creek—CWF, UNT to Hemlock Creek—CWF, Little Fishing Creek—CWF, UNT to Little Fishing Creek—CWF, Deerlick Run—CWF, UNT to Deerlick Run—CWF, Mud Run—TSF, UNT to Mud Run—TSF, Little Green Creek—TSF, Green Creek—TSF, UNT to Green Creek—TSF, York Hollow—CWF, UNT to York Hollow—CWF, West Creek—CWF, UNT to West Creek—CWF, a total of 784.4 linear feet of permanent impacts to the watersheds of Fishing Creek—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), Unnamed (UNT) Tributary to Fishing Creek—CWF, UNT to the East Branch of Fishing Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT Tributary to West Creek—CWF, Coles Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), UNT Tributary to Coles Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT Tributary to Hess Hollow—HQ-CWF, Hess Hollow—HQ-CWF, Ashelman Run—CWF, Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, UNT South Branch of Roaring Creek—HQ-CWF, South Branch of Roaring Creek—HQ-CWF, UNT to Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, Mugser Run—HQ-CWF, Roaring Creek—Trout Stocked Fishery (TSF), UNT to Roaring Creek—TSF, Susquehanna River—WWF, Montour Run—CWF, UNT to Montour Run—CWF, UNT to Frozen Run—CWF, Hemlock Creek—CWF, UNT to Hemlock Creek—CWF, Little Fishing Creek—CWF, UNT to Little Fishing Creek—CWF, Deerlick Run—CWF, UNT to Deerlick Run—CWF, Mud Run—TSF, UNT to Mud Run—TSF, Little Green Creek—TSF, Green Creek—TSF, UNT to Green Creek—TSF, York Hollow—CWF, UNT to York Hollow—CWF, West Creek—CWF, UNT to West Creek—CWF, 3.23 acres of floodway impacts, 4.94 acres of temporary PEM, PSS, PFO, PUB wetland impacts, and 0.29 acre of permanent impacts. Compensation for the proposed permanent project impacts to PEM, PSS, PFO and PUB wetlands is included in the proposed 5.36 acre compensatory wetland mitigation site located on Swatara Creek off of State Route 443 (Latitude: 40° 31` 50.52"N; Longitude: 76° 24` 51.10"W) in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northcentral Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northcentral Region file review coordinator at, 570-327-0550 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, RA-EPWW-NCRO@PA.GOV.
E49-336, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in East Cameron, Coal, and Ralpho Townships, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts at 0.22 mile north on Happy Valley Road from the intersection with Monroe Drive (Shamokin, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 50`, 23.7"; W: 76°, 30`, 27.13") and ends at 0.4 mile north west of the Helfenstein Road and Ranch Road Intersection, 1.1 miles north east on Helfenstein Road East of Pitman (Valley View, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 43`, 51.6"; W: 76°, 30`, 9.8").
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 9 miles long, 42 inch pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Northumberland County include a total of 1,046.3 linear feet of temporary impacts to the watersheds of Shamokin Creek—Warm Water Fishery (WWF), Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Shamokin Creek—WWF, Mahanoy Creek—WWF, UNT Mahanoy Creek—WWF, Quaker Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), UNT Quaker Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), Coal Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), UNT South Branch of Roaring Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), South Branch of Roaring Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), UNT to Mahanoy Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), a total of 115.5 linear feet of permanent impacts to the watersheds of Shamokin Creek—Warm Water Fishery (WWF), Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Shamokin Creek—WWF, Mahanoy Creek—WWF, UNT Mahanoy Creek—WWF, Quaker Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), UNT Quaker Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), Coal Run—Cold Water Fishery (CWF), UNT South Branch of Roaring Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), South Branch of Roaring Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), UNT to Mahanoy Creek—High Quality Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF), 0.27 acre of floodway impacts, 0.19 acre of temporary PEM, PSS, PFO, PUB wetland impacts, and 0.08 acre of permanent impacts. Compensation for the proposed permanent project impacts to PEM, PSS, PFO and PUB wetlands is included in the proposed 5.36 acres compensatory wetland mitigation site located on Swatara Creek off of State Route 443 (Latitude: 40° 31` 50.52"N; Longitude: 76° 24` 51.10"W) in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northcentral Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northcentral Region file review coordinator at, 570-327-0550 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, RA-EPWW-NCRO@PA.GOV.
E36-947, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Conestoga, Drumore, Manor, Martic, Mount Joy, Rapho, Pequea, Eden, East Donegal, and West Hempfield Townships, Borough of Mount Joy, Lancaster County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts at Lebanon County/Lancaster County border Elizabethtown, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 12`, 30"; W: -76°, 31`, 49" and ends at CPL south, southern tie-in Holtwood, PA Quadrangle N: 39°, 50`, 9"; W: -76°, 15`, 15".
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 37 miles long, 42 inch pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Lancaster County include a total of 5,365 linear feet of temporary impacts to Back Run TSF, MF, Brubaker Run TSF, MF, Chiques Creek WWF, MF, Climbers Run CWF, MF, Indian Run WWF, MF, Little Chiques Creek TSF, MF, Muddy Run TSF, MF, Pequea Creek WWF, MF, Shawnee Run WWF, MF, Shells Run TSF, MF, Stamans Run WWF, MF, Strickler Run WWF, MF, Tucquan Creek HQ-CWF, MF, Four UNTs to Back Run TSF, MF, UNT to Brubaker Run WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Chiques Creek WWF, MF, UNT to Climbers Run CWF, MF, Two UNTs to Conestoga River WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Fishing Creek CWF, MF, UNT to Indian Run WWF, MF, Four UNTs to Little Chiques Creek TSF, MF, Seven UNTs to Pequea Creek, WWF, MF, UNT Stamans Run WWF, Two UNTs to Strickler Run WWF, MF, Nine UNTs to Witmers Run WWF, MF, Witmers Run WWF, MF, a total of 573 linear feet of permanent impacts to Back Run TSF, MF, Brubaker Run TSF, MF, Chiques Creek WWF, MF, Climbers Run CWF, MF, Indian Run WWF, MF, Little Chiques Creek TSF, MF, Pequea Creek WWF, MF, Shawnee Run WWF, MF, Shells Run TSF, MF, Stamans Run WWF, MF, Strickler Run WWF, MF, Tucquan Creek HQ-CWF, MF, Four UNTs to Back Run TSF, MF, UNT to Brubaker Run WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Chiques Creek WWF, MF, UNT to Climbers Run CWF, MF, Two UNTs to Conestoga River WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Fishing Creek CWF, MF, UNT to Indian Run WWF, MF, Three UNTs to Little Chiques Creek TSF, MF, Six UNTs to Pequea Creek WWF, MF, UNT Stamans Run WWF, Two UNTs to Strickler Run WWF, MF, four UNTs to Witmers Run WWF, MF, Witmers Run WWF, MF and 1.94 acre of floodway impacts, 1.87 acre of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands and 0.59 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands. Compensation for the proposed permanent project impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands is included in the proposed 7.03 acres compensatory wetland mitigation site located on the Hibred Farms property along State Route 897 (Latitude: 40° 17` 02.38"N; Longitude: 76° 10` 34.03"W) in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northcentral Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northcentral Region file review coordinator at, 570-327-0550 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, RA-EPWW-NCRO@PA.GOV.
E38-195, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Level 6, Houston, TX 77056, Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project, in Cold Springs, in East Hanover, North Annville, South Annville, South Londonderry, Swatara, North Lebanon, and Union Townships, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District. The proposed project starts at the Lebanon County Schuylkill County border Pine Grove, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 31`, 39"; W: -76°, 29`, 25" and ends at the Lebanon County Lancaster County border Elizabethtown, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 12`, 30"; W: -76°, 31`, 49".
The project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of approximately 28 miles long, 42 inch pipeline and appurtenant structures. The proposed project impacts in Lebanon County include a total of 4,629.3 linear feet of temporary impacts to UNT to Conewago Creek TSF, MF, Conewago Creek TSF, MF, Forge Creek WWF, MF, Quittapahilla Creek TSF, MF, Reeds Creek WWF, MF, Swatara Creek WWF, MF, Trout Run CWF, MF, Two UNTs to Conewago Creek TSF, MF, Two UNTs to Forge Creek WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Gingrich Run TSF, MF, Five UNTs to Little Conewago Creek TSF, MF, UNT to Quittapahilla Creek TSF, MF, Four UNTs to Qureg Run WWF, MF, Four UNTs to Reeds Creek WWF, MF, Ten UNTs to Swatara Creek WWF, MF, Seven UNTs to Swatara Creek CWF, MF, Five UNTs to Trout Run CWF, MF, a total of 581.5 linear feet of permanent impacts to Conewago Creek TSF, MF, Forge Creek WWF, MF, Quittapahilla Creek TSF, MF, Reeds Creek WWF, MF, Swatara Creek WWF, MF, Trout Run CWF, MF, UNT to Conewago Creek TSF, MF, Two UNTs to Forge Creek WWF, MF, Two UNTs to Gingrich Run TSF, MF, Four UNTs to Little Conewago Creek TSF, MF, UNT Quittapahilla Creek TSF, MF, Four UNTs to Qureg Run WWF, MF, Four UNTs to Reeds Creek WWF, MF, Nine UNTs to Swatara Creek WWF, MF, Seven UNTs to Swatara Creek CWF, MF, Four UNTs to Trout Run CWF, MF and 1.55 acre of floodway impacts, 2.3 acres of temporary impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands and 0.82 acre of permanent impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetland. Compensation for the proposed permanent project impacts to PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands is included in the proposed 7.03 acres compensatory wetland mitigation site located on the Hibred Farms property along State Route 897 (Latitude: 40° 17` 02.38"N; Longitude: 76° 10` 34.03"W) in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The proposed project impacts in this permit application are associated with a proposed transmission pipeline project extending approximately 195 miles in Pennsylvania between Lennox Township, Susquehanna County, PA and Drumore Township, Lancaster County, PA.
The Department previously announced this application in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, April 30, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2191) and subsequently extended the comment period for an additional 60-days on Saturday, May 28, 2016 (46 Pa.B. 2686). The Department is re-announcing this application because the Department received additional application information from the applicant.
More detailed information regarding this Chapter 105 application related to this proposed project is available in the DEP Northcentral Regional Office and available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines). Please contact the DEP Northcentral Region file review coordinator at, 570-327-0550 to request a file review of this Chapter 105 application.
PADEP will accept written comments on this Chapter 105 application through Monday, June 26, 2017. Comments on this Chapter 105 application can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, RA-EPWW-NCRO@PA.GOV.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA05-012: U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service, 359 East Park Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111 in Bedford Township, Bedford County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a wetland enhancement and creation project under their Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) consisting of the construction of three (3) pothole wetlands totaling 0.53 acre in size and impacting 0.21 acre of PEM wetlands in the floodway of Imler Run (TSF, MF). The project is located West of Younts Road approximately 1 mile south of its intersection with Briar Valley Road (Everett West PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 4` 39"N; Longitude: 78° 28` 41"W) in Bedford Township, Bedford County.
E34-138: Clubhouse Grill and Restaurant, 8 Parkside Court, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To place and maintain 32 cubic yards of fill in the floodway of Schweyer Run (CWF, MF) and to construct and maintain 180 linear feet of streambank stabilization along Schweyer Run (CWF, MF), permanently impacting seventy square feet of palustrine emergent wetlands for the purpose of expanding an existing parking lot. The project is located 0.25 mile south of the intersection of SR 35 and Butcher Shop Road (Latitude 40°34`57.22", Longitude -77°22`09.16") in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County. Wetland impacts deminimus and replacement is not required.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1761, Merante Properties, LLC, PO Box 97935, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, Baldwin Borough and West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct and maintain a ConSpan B-Series concrete pipe arch (Span 40 feet, Length 32 feet, Underclearance 5.25 Feet) over Streets Run (WWF),
2. Permanently impact 32 linear feet of perennial stream, Streets Run
3. Temporarily impact 70 linear feet of perennial stream, Streets Run
4. Permanently impact 0.05 acre of floodway.
5. Temporarily impact 0.01 acre of floodway
For the purpose of creating a new access point to the Merante property. The proposed project is located near the intersection of Streets Run Road and Lutz Hollow Road (Glassport, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 22`, 9"; W: -79°, 56`, 45"), in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E62-436, Ed Shults of Warren, Inc., 4060 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365. Ed Shults of Warren, Inc. New Auto Dealership Facility, in Conewango Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Russel, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 53`, 47.41"; W: -79°, 09`, 0.37").
The Applicant proposes to permanently impact approximately 0.98 acre of wetlands within the watershed of Conewango Creek (WWF) for the construction of a new auto dealership and associated infrastructure at a point approximately 400 feet northwest of the US Route 62 and Hatch Run Road intersection. The Applicant proposes to mitigate for the wetland impacts by constructing approximately 1.21 acre of replacement wetlands within the watershed of Conewango Creek at a site approximately 0.5 mile northwest of the US Route 62 and Hatch Run Road intersection.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E0829-114: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754 Overton Township, Bradford County, USACE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 3 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`49"N, 76°40`14"W).
2. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°35`15"N, 76°39`56"W).
The project will result in approximately 2 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 3 square feet of temporary PEM impacts for the purpose of installing temporary waterlines for Marcellus Shale gas development in Overton Township, Bradford County. This project is associated with permit application number E5729-089.
E5729-089: Chief Oil and Gas, LLC, 1720 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA, 17754 Fox and Elkland Township, Sullivan County, USACE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`00"N, 76°40`40"W);
2. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`02"N, 76°40`44"W);
3. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 6 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`05"N, 76°40`50"W);
4. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`10"N, 76°40`58"W);
5. A 12 inch diameter temporary waterline and a 16 inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek (EV) (Shunk, PA Quadrangle 41°34`25"N, 76°41`01"W).
The project will result in approximately 14 linear feet of temporary stream impacts for the purpose of installing temporary waterlines for Marcellus Shale gas development in Elkland and Fox Township, Sullivan County. This project is associated with permit application number E0829-114.
E5929-067: SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Liberty and Hamilton Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats, a temporary causeway extending 20 feet from the top of bank, a coffer dam obstructing 2/3 of the river at a time, two 10 inch diameter waterlines and an intake structure 6` in length and 2` in diameter installed below existing grade impacting 2,554 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 93 linear feet of the Tioga River (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°39`33"N, 77°02`54"W);
2) A 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 28 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tioga River (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°39`27"N, 77°03`05"W);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 41 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tioga River (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°39`20"N, 77°03`22"W);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 40 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Taylor Run (EV) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`45"N, 77°03`49"W);
5) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 49 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Taylor Run (EV) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`44"N, 77°03`49"W);
6) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 75 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Taylor Run (EV) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`42"N, 77°03`48"W);
7) A 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 473 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`18"N, 77°03`50"W);
8) A 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 514 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`13"N, 77°03`59"W);
9) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 487 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°38`03"N, 77°04`05"W);
10) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 876 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`52"N, 77°04`06"W);
11) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 44 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Long Run (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`50"N, 77°04`07"W);
12) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 797 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`48"N, 77°04`10"W);
13) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 42 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Long Run (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`50"N, 77°04`39"W);
14) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 41 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Bellman Run (CWF) (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`32"N, 77°05`14"W);
15) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 52 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek (CWF) and 2,812 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°36`45"N, 77°06`00"W);
16) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 255 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°36`28"N, 77°05`59"W);
17) A temporary road crossing and a 12 inch diameter waterline impacting 1,745 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°36`21"N, 77°05`58"W);
18) A temporary road crossing 987 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°37`35"N, 77°04`06"W);
19) A temporary timber mat and 916 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°37`28"N, 77°04`05"W);
20) A temporary timber mat and 1,625 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°37`21"N, 77°04`06"W);
21) A temporary timber mat and 1,085 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Liberty, PA Quadrangle 41°37`15"N, 77°03`44"W).
The project will result in 2,160 square feet (0.05 acre) of permanent wetland impacts, 12,966 square feet (0.30 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 505 linear feet of temporary stream impacts all for the purpose of installing a waterline for marcellus well development in Hamilton and Liberty Township, Tioga County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
EA02-007CO. Joseph R. Milharcic, Executive Director, The Woodlands Foundation, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090, Marshall Township, Allegheny County, USACOE Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to construct a non-jurisdictional dam impacting approximately 370 feet of stream channel and 0.57 acre of wetlands (PEM). Applicant proposes to create 0.59 acre of wetland (PEM/PSS) on the Woodlands property. The dam will be located across a tributary to Brush Creek (WWF) (Mars, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40.6435, Longitude: -80.0825).
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS REQUESTS Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQ20-003, USDA—Natural Resource Conservation Service, 359 East Park Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Cross Wetland Reserve Program, in Hayfield Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Meadville, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 44`, 18.09"; W: 80°, 11`, 17.90").
Applicant is requesting Clean Water Act Section 401 State Water Quality Certification for a wetland enhancement project proposed under the US Department of Agriculture—Natural Resource Conservation Service Wetland Reserve Program. The overall purpose of this project is to restore and enhance wetlands degraded and manipulated by previous agricultural activities and to increase the amount, habitat diversity, and function/value of wetlands in the easement area. This project proposes installation of 4 embankments, 1 ditch plug, and 3 potholes which are anticipated to enhance 0.68 acre of existing wetland and create 3.67 acres of new wetland. Construction of the embankments will result in permanent impact to 0.08 acre of wetland. This project has received Federal authorization under a USACE Nationwide Permit 27.
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.
E63-07-011: Huntley & Huntley Energy Exploration, LLC, 2660 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146, Plum Borough, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
Huntley & Huntley Energy Exploration, LLC is proposing to construct a 350-foot by 500-foot natural gas well pad and an associated 0.2 mile long access road off of Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum Borough, Allegheny County. The existing access road at the site will be improved and extended as part of the project.
The existing land use of the site consists of moderately steep forested hillslopes and hilltop.
The project was submitted as a Joint Permit Application due to permanently filling in a pond like resource to establish desired grade for the well pad. The pond like resource was field verified to be .010 acre in size.
Improvements to the existing access road will also permanently impact two palustrine emergent wetlands. This activity will be covered under a General Permit 07: Minor Road Crossing (GP07020717-001).
The anticipated earth disturbance for this project is approximately 14.5 acres and will be covered under the Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit (ESCGP-2): ESX17-003-001.
Resources Latitude/Longitude Area of Impact
Pond Resource Lat: N 40.531851,
Long: W 79.766773
Permanent 444 ft2 Wetland 3B
Palustrine Emergent (PEM)Lat: N 40.530741,
Long: W 79.770183
Permanent 147 ft2 Wetland 3C
Palustrine Emergent (PEM)Lat: N 40.530591,
Long: W 79.770109
Permanent 1,359 ft2
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
Capacity17004 Pennsylvania American Water
800 West Hershey Park Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Attn: David Kaufman
Lawrence New Beaver Borough 63,550 gallons total 14 ASTs storing hazardous substances 17005 Shaffer Trucking, Inc.
400 NW 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
Attn: Paul Marsh
Cumberland Silver Spring Township 1 AST storing diesel fuel 30,000 gallons
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