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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown- fields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Laymon Trucking, LLC Asphalt Spill, PA Route 6 Eastbound near Off-Ramp 62, Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. Taylor GeoServices, 38 Bishop Hollow Road, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073, on behalf of Laymon Trucking, LLC, 11470 Bryant Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A tractor trailer containing hot asphalt ran into the median barrier and overturned releasing asphalt, antifreeze, oil, and fuel oil onto the ground and asphalt into Brokenstraw Creek. The selected remediation standard is Statewide Health. Future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Observer on April 27, 2017.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Application No. WMGM062. Philadelphia Renewable Bio-Fuels, LLC, 435 Williams Court, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21220-2881; Site: 7800 Penrose Ferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153-3800. The application is for a municipal waste general permit for the processing by pelletizing digested sewage sludge from different sewage treatment plants for beneficial use as a fertilizer meeting Class A biosolids requirements and as an alternative fuel. The application was determined to be administratively complete on September 1, 2017.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Ali Tarquino-Morris, Program Manager, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGM062'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170.
General Permit Application No. WMGR047. Harsco Corporation, 359 North Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055; Butler County. This request is to modify the general permit to include the following beneficial uses: sludge stabilization, construction material, raw material for concrete production, underground storage tank and pipe backfill, mine buffering agent, acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment plant feed stock, briquettes to reclaim AMD-affected streams, grout production for flowable backfill, road base reclamation and soil stabilization, a raw material for asphalt production, and as bedding material for livestock. The general permit was also revised and formatted into the current general permit format which included minor language changes and rearrangement of conditions.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Ali Tarquino-Morris, Program Manager, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGR047'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 30 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028-NE001. Highway Materials, Inc., 1050 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA 18064. A determination of applicability for coverage under General Permit WMGR028 for the beneficial use of baghouse fines from the Nazareth Asphalt Plant located in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The application was received by the Department on August 11, 2017, additional information was received on September 8, 2017 and the application was deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on September 11, 2017.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Renewal Application(s) Received under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
General Permit Application No. WMGR019SC001. Frush Valley Holdings, LLC has submitted a general permit renewal application for its facility located at 1501 Frush Valley Road, Temple, PA 19605 in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of waste foundry sand and ferrous metal foundry system dust, slag and refractory for use as roadway construction material, a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of concrete or asphalt products, a soil additive or soil substitute, and non-roadway construction. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on September 1, 2017.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit renewal applications may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007A. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Chambersburg Blacktop Plant, 2921 Stone Quarry Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17202 in Guilford Township, Franklin County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007C. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Ashcom Quarry, 526 Ashcom Rd., Everett, PA 17202 in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007D. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Roaring Spring Quarry, Route 36, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 in Taylor Township, Blair County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007E. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Tyrone Blacktop Plant, 3247 Pennington Rd., Tyrone, PA 16686 in Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007F. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Gettysburg Blacktop Plant, 1575 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Cumberland Township, Adams County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007G. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Hinkletown Asphalt Plant, 621 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 in Earl Township, Lancaster County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SC007H. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc. has submitted a general permit renewal application for Denver Asphalt Plant, 73 Kurtz Rd., Denver, PA 17517 in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. This general permit authorizes the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated by hot-mix asphalt plants, for use as (i) an aggregate in roadway construction, (ii) a soil additive, (iii) a soil conditioner, or (iv) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of construction products. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on August 31, 2017.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit renewal applications may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
AMS IP16-000166: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—(200 W. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140) for installation of one emergency generator at its Berridge/Courtland Maintenance Shop location. The emergency generator is fueled by diesel and is rated at 561 kilowatts (752 horsepower). There will be potential Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions of 1.98 ton/year (tpy). Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from the combustion units shall not exceed 0.06 tpy. Carbon Dioxide (CO) emissions will have a potential of 1.08 tpy.
The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
TVOP-03-00180 Dominion Transmission, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen, VA 23060) Minor Permit Modifications, to clarify the definition of VOC and incorporate the applicable requirements of RACT II (25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100) in the current TVOP. The change to incorporate the requirements of RACT II caused a decrease in VOC emissions of 58 tons per year from the facility. Potential emissions from the facility are 366 tons of NOx, 358 tons of CO, 131 tons of VOC, 22 tons of PM10, and 22 tons of PM2.5, and 24 tons of formaldehyde, 19 tons of glycols, 4 tons of acetaldehyde, 4 tons of acrolein, and 54 tons of all HAPs combined, and 103,126 tons of CO2e per year. The South Bend station is located in South Bend Township, Armstrong County.
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.
09-00068: Orchard Hill Memorial Park (80 Kelly Road, Quakertown, PA 18951; Attn: Mr. Derek Cooke) for a non-Title V Facility, State-Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Richland Township, Bucks County. This renewed operating permit reflects the continued operation of Source IDs 101 [IEE Animal Crematorium (A)], 103 [Crawford Animal Crematorium (C)], and 104 [Therm-Tec Animal Crematorium (D)]. Source ID 102 [Crawford Animal Crematorium (B)] has been removed from the facility, and therefore, has been removed from the operating permit. The facility currently operates two identical units, Source IDs 105 [Therm-Tec Animal Crematorium (E)] and 106 [Therm-Tec Animal Crematorium (F)], under General Operating Permit No. GP14-09-0136. The facility has also proposed to install three additional units under General Operating Permit No. GP14-09-0144. There are no other significant sources of emissions at this facility. The potential to emit of the permitted sources at the facility, with enforceable restrictions in place, are 24.38 TPY for NOx, 13.45 TPY for SOx, 14.08 TPY for PM, 8.76 TPY for CO, 3.81 TPY for VOC, and 2.57 TPY for Total HAP. Emissions of PM are expected to be less than 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic feet, corrected to 7 percent O2. Emissions of SOx are expected to be less than 500 ppmv. The permit will continue to contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
23-00100: Pyramid Materials Division Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474) for a nonmetallic mineral processing plant and its IC engine power source located in Aston Township, Delaware County. This is a renewal for an operating permit for a non-Title V (State-Only) facility. The current State-Only Operating Permit will expire on April 14, 2018. The nonmetallic mineral processing plant is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Sources of particulate matter at the plant includes one (1) 400 ton/hour primary feeder, two (2) crushers each with maximum capacities of 300-400 tons/hour), one (1) scalping screen and eighteen (18) conveyors. Particulate matter (PM) emissions from the nonmetallic mineral processing plant are controlled by a wet dust suppression system. Dust from use of roadways is controlled by a water truck. PM10/PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 10 microns/2.5 microns) emissions from the entire facility are limited to 5.9 tons/year, on a 12-month rolling basis.
The facility shall comply with all requirements of the subparts. The Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
07-05031: Union Tank Car (Chestnut Ave. & 6th, Altoona, PA 16603-2003) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the railway tank car repair and surface coating facility in Altoona City, Blair County. The primary emissions from the facility are VOC. The actual 2016 VOC emissions from the facility was 39.76 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
12-00008: GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. (1 Airport Road, P O Box 493, Emporium, PA 15834) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their facility located in Borough of Emporium, Cameron County. The facility's main sources include 13 sintering furnaces, 12 forging line furnaces with associated cooldown units, 10 finishing lines with shot blasting operation and Two (2) furnaces with one endothermo gas generator.
The facility has potential emissions of 4.97 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 3.47 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 30.41 tpy of carbon monoxide, 5.36 tpy of volatile organic compounds including hazardous air pollutants and 0.03 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions at the facility decreased slightly since last issuance of the permit, due to removal of five furnaces and one pan washer.
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 as well as 40 CFR Part 60.
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.
41-00019: VT Hackney, Inc. (914 Saegers Station Road, Montgomery, PA 17752) for their Montgomery Plant located in Clinton Township, Lycoming County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility. The facility's sources include several natural gas fired space heaters, Truck and Trailer Assembly and Cleaning Operations, Refrigerated Truck and Trailer Application Operations, surface coating operation, one (1) propane-fired emergency generator engine, one (1) diesel-fired fire pump engine, three (3) parts washers and three (3) paint gun washers. This facility has the potential to emit 28.46 tons of carbon monoxide, 33.90 tons of nitrogen oxides, 2.57 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 0.21 ton of sulfur oxides, 51.98 tons of volatile organic compounds, 7.88 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 23,694 tons of CO2e. The permittee has taken a emission limitation on the amount of volatile organic compound to not equal or exceed 50 tons in any 12 consecutive month period at the facility to obtain a ''Synthetic Minor'' status. 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 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
11-00285: HRI, Inc. (270 Solomon Run Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 -7101), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit (SOOP-11-00285) to HRI, Inc. (''HRI'') to authorize the continued operation of a hot mix batch asphalt plant located in Richland Township, Cambria County.
The facility's air contamination sources consist of one (1) hot mix batch asphalt plant rated at 240 tons per hour. The batch plant is limited to 480,000 tons production in any consecutive 12-month period. The facility also consists of a 1,050 bhp Caterpillar diesel generator limited to 4,000 hours per year. The site is equipped with (3) 20,000-gallon fuel storage tanks, (2) 12,000 gallons fuel storage tanks, and (1) 8,000 gallons fuel storage tank. The facility has potential to emit; 98.0 tpy CO; 96.0 tpy NOx; 32.0 tpy SOx; 30.0 tpy VOC; and 31.0 tpy PM. The facility is required to conduct annual burner tune up tests and daily survey of the facility to ensure compliance with the operating permit limitations.
This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Proposed SOOP renewal includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements. The emergency generator is subject to the applicable requirement of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
HRI's State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4097.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 11-00285) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse S. Parihar, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (jparihar@pa.gov, fax 412.442.4194)
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.
56081301 and NPDES No. PA0235903. LCT Energy, LP, (938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15905). To renew the permit for the Brubaker Mine in Shade Township, Somerset County and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 5, 2017. Application received January 17, 2017.
14831301 and NPDES No. PA008966. Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, (835 Hamilton Street, Suite 150, Allentown, PA 18101). To renew the permit for the Rushton Mine in Rush Township, Centre County and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 6, 2017. Application received January 18, 2017.
56131301 and NPDES No. PA0236209 and GP12-56131301. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, (1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541). To operate the Keyser Deep Mine in Conemaugh and Jenner Townships, Somerset County new deep mine and related NPDES Permit. Includes request for an Air Quality GPA/GP12 General Permit. Surface Acres Proposed 40.1, Underground Acres Proposed 3,971.1, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 3,971.1. Receiving Stream: Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on September 7, 2017. Application received May 10, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17970106 and NPDES PA0220612. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 119.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 23, 2017.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
32011302 and NPDES No. PA0235521. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To revise the permit for the Gillhouser Run Deep Mine in Brush Valley and Buffington Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit to install a water pipeline from Gillhouser Run Deep Mine to Barrett Mine to modify water handling plan. Surface Acres Proposed 14.5. No additional discharges. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Central Indiana Water Authority and intake: Yellow Creek. The application was considered administratively complete on October 21, 2014. Application received April 9, 2014. Application withdrawn August 31, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
04000301. Bet-Tech International, Inc. (100 Bet-Tech Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001-2419) Transfer of an existing large industrial minerals mine from Beaver Valley Slag, Inc. in Center Township, Beaver County, affecting 253.4 acres. Receiving streams: Blacks Run and Ohio River, both classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 6, 2017.
3076SM4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259730. Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel, Inc. (P.O. Box 233, West Middlesex, PA 16159) Revision to an existing large industrial mineral mine to add an NPDES permit in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, affecting 107.0 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Mud Run and one unnamed tributary to Watson Run, both classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 5, 2017.
3076SM8 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259748. Conneaut Lake Sand & Gravel, Inc. (P.O. Box 233, West Middlesex, PA 16159) Revision to an existing large industrial mineral mine to add an NPDES permit in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, affecting 32.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Watson Run, unnamed tributary to Mud Run, and unnamed tributary to Conneaut Lake, all classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 5, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 06880302C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225754. Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc., (40 Rolling Rock Road, Boyertown, PA 19512), correction to update the permit boundary from 426.5 acres to 411.8 acres and add an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Pike and District Townships, Berks County, receiving stream: Oysterville Creek, classified for the following use: EV—migratory fishes. Application received: August 18, 2017.
Permit No. 58970808. Joseph Bowen, (613 East Rush Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Ann Marie Bowen. Application received: August 30, 2017.
Permit No. 7973SM2C15 and NPDES No. PA0043901. Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc., (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County affecting 154.9 acres, receiving stream: Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: September 1, 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. PA0268917 (Mining Permit No. 11120101), E.P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface and auger mining in White Township, Cambria County, affecting 92 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to/and Dutch Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: July 14, 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/and Dutch Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0256391 (Mining permit no. 17060107), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface and auger coal mining in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 294.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary ''A'' to Deer Creek and Deer Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Deer Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: June 14, 2017.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Deer Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 N 010 N 011 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) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary ''A'' to Deer Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 012 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) 1.66 3.32 4.15 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.82 1.82 1.82 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279528 (Mining Permit No. 28890301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, new NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mine in Southampton Township, Franklin County, affecting 227.6 acres. Receiving stream: Furnace Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 31, 2017.
This permit establishes effluent limitations in the form of implemented BMPs identified in the associated E&S Plan, Reclamation Plan and NPDES application for this permit. There are no point source discharges. All stormwater runoff is captured within the pit and infiltrates into the ground.
NPDES No. PA0279544 (Mining Permit No. 5074SM2), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, new NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mine in Guilford and Greene Townships, Franklin County, affecting 184 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: July 31, 2017.
This permit establishes effluent limitations in the form of implemented BMPs identified in the associated E&S Plan, Reclamation Plan and NPDES application for this permit. There are no point source discharges. All stormwater runoff is captured and retained onsite for process water and is recycled or infiltrates into the ground.
NPDES No. PA0224162 (Mining Permit No. 28010302), David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal shale operation in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 48.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run, classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: September 1, 2017.
The outfalls listed below discharge to: unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond) N 003 (Sediment Pond) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Iron, Total Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report Manganese, Total Monitor and Report Lead, Total Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Zinc, Total Monitor and Report Sulfate Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure 50.0 mOsm/kg pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0279536 (Mining Permit No. 21950301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, new NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, affecting 106 acres. Receiving stream: Yellow Breeches Creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes. Application received: July 31, 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 require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y This permit establishes effluent limitations in the form of implemented BMPs identified in the associated E&S Plan, Reclamation Plan and NPDES application for this permit. There are no point source discharges. All stormwater runoff is captured and retained onsite for process water and is recycled or infiltrates into the ground. The proposed effluent limits for the above listed infiltration point is as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0611883 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7776SM1. Martin Stone Quarries, Inc., (1355 North Reading Avenue, Bechtelsville, PA 19505), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a gneiss and quartzite quarry operation in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, affecting 349.35 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishes, cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: June 19, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 002 No Non-process/Stormwater 004 No Groundwater/Stormwater 004R (relocated) No Groundwater/Stormwater 006 No Non-process/Stormwater 007 No Non-process/Stormwater 008 No Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 2.76 MGD Total Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0225738 on Bluestone General Permit No. 58172510. Rock Lake, Inc., (3230 Creamton Drive, Lake Como, PA 18437), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 5.79 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Wellmans Creek to Meylert Creek/Salt Lick Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: June 24, 2017.
Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.
NPDES Permit No. PA0612871 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8274SM2. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Indian Run Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: June 30, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Indian Run Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) MDT Only Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E09-1009. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 6, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, Sellersville Borough, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is proposing to perform the below listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated SR 4013, Section BMP over East Branch Perkiomen Creek:
1) To replace the existing SR 4013, Section BMP over East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek, construct and maintain in its place a two-span, composite, prestressed concrete PA bulb-tee beam bridge.
2) The removal of the existing structures and their footers from within the stream (East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek) and the construction and maintenance of the proposed piers, footers, and associated scour protection for the proposed bridge structural and foundation system.
3) To construct two temporary causeways to facilitate the removal of the existing piers and to construct the proposed piers for the replacement bridge structure over the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek.
The proposed project will have a total approximate permanent impact of 175 linear feet to waterway and 466 cubic yards of permanent fill. In addition, there is approximately 0.020 acre of temporary wetland impacts with 0.005 acre of permanent wetland impacts. The project commences on Main Street in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County; (USGS PA Telford Quadrangle—Latitude 40.357500 N, Longitude 75.308055 W).
E46-1144. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 6, 7000 Geerdes Blvd. King of Prussia, East Norriton and Whitpain Townships, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is proposing to perform the below listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated road widening and reconstruction of the S.R. 0202 corridor in East Norriton and Whitpain Townships, Montgomery County. Project includes compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland and stream impacts associated with S.R. 0202 Sections 61N, 61S and 65S.
1) To replace and extend conveyance and outfall located at S.R. 0202, Station 227+60 within an unnamed tributary to Central Branch of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway D). This activity includes the placement of rock apron resulting in permanent impacts of 95 linear feet (1,256 square feet) and temporary impacts of 35 linear feet (454 square feet).
2) To replace the existing 89-foot long, 6-foot 5-inch by 5-foot RC box culvert with a 119- foot long, 15-foot by 5-foot 7-inch RC box stream enclosure located at S.R. 0202, Station 236+7.07 over an unnamed tributary to East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway C) resulting in permanent impacts of 74 linear feet (1,066 square feet) and temporary impacts of 81 linear feet (1,162 square feet).
3) To replace the existing T-beam bridge with 55-foot long, 6-foot under clearance culvert with a 103-foot long, 26-foot by 7-foot precast concrete box stream enclosure located at S.R. 0073, Station 1013+55.83 over East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway B) resulting in permanent impacts of 59 linear feet (2,411 square feet) and temporary impacts of 66 linear feet (1,500 square feet).
4) To replace and extend an existing reinforced concrete slab bridge and 16-foot by 3-foot culvert box extension of 78 feet with a 96-foot long twin 24-foot by 5.5-foot concrete box culverts at SR 0202, Station 243+46.90 over East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway B) resulting in permanent impacts of 108 linear feet (1,367 square feet) and temporary impacts of 151 linear feet (2,900 square feet).
5) To place rock apron for an existing outfall located at US 0202, Station 247+00 within the Central Branch of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway B) resulting in permanent impacts of 9.6 linear feet (83 square feet) and temporary impacts of 8 linear feet (166 square feet).
6) To replace and extend an existing 91-foot long, 8-foot by 3-foot RC box culvert with a 105-foot long, 10-foot by 4-foot precast concrete box stream enclosure at SR 0202, Station 262+90.77 over an unnamed tributary to East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway A) resulting in permanent impacts of 59 linear feet (727 square feet) and temporary impacts of 127 linear feet (1,320 square feet).
7) To place fill in wetland (Wetland B) associated with culvert extension of stream enclosure activity located at S.R. 0202, Station 262+90.77 in an unnamed tributary of East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway A) resulting in a permanent impact of 91 square feet (0.002 acre) of the palustrine forested wetland (Wetland B).
8) To replace and extend a portion of an existing 1,200-foot long stream enclosure. 900 feet of existing RC box stream enclosure located under an adjacent shopping center parking lot will remain with 300 feet of 6-foot by 5-foot RC box stream enclosure to be replaced with a 10-foot 6-inch by 4-foot precast concrete box stream enclosure located at SR 0073, Station 1018+87.63 over an unnamed tributary of East Tributary of Stony Creek (TSF) (Waterway C) resulting in permanent impacts of 52 linear feet (743 square feet) and temporary impacts of 6 linear feet (124 square feet).
9) To mitigate for permanent stream and wetland impacts associated with SR 0202 Section 61N in addition to Sections 61S and 65S permanent stream and wetland impacts at Prophecy Creek Wetland Mitigation Site along Morris Road and breach dam removal located along the Wissahickon Creek. Both mitigation sites are located within Upper Dublin Township.
The project will have a total permanent impact of 504 linear feet (0.176 acre/7,645 square feet) to waterways and 40,435 square feet (0.928 acre) of permanent impact to the floodway. In addition, 91.2 square feet (0.002 acre) of permanent wetland impact is proposed. The project is located on US 0202 Section 600 corridor between Township Line Rd. in East Norriton Township and Morristown Rd. in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County, (USGS PA Ambler Quadrangle—Latitude 40.175744 N, Longitude 75.281597 W).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E22-635: PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1699, in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain (1) a 37 linear foot 8-foot × 16 foot box culvert extension with R-6 riprap scour protection in Slotznick Run (CWF, MF) including 0.012 ac of permanent PEM wetland impact and 0.004 ac of temporary PEM wetland impacts, (2) perform 133 linear feet of sediment removal in Slotznick Run (CWF, MF), (3) to line an existing 305 linear foot 72-inch diameter culvert with a 60-inch diameter culvert in Asylum Run (WWF, MF) with scour protection and 0.002 ac of permanent PEM wetland impact and 0.001 ac of temporary PEM wetland impacts, (4) to line an existing 437 linear foot 72-inch diameter culvert with a 60-inch diameter culvert in a UNT Paxton Creek (WWF, MF), or the purpose of improving roadway safety along I-83 in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County (40.30071. -76.8288).
E21-460: Cumberland County, 1 Court House Square, Carlisle, PA 17013 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain a 270 foot 11 5/8 inch × 35 foot 3 span bridge over Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF) with R-8 riprap scour protection (40.2402, -77.1649) in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.
E22-611: Royalton Borough, 101 Northumberland St., Middletown, PA 17057 in Royalton Borough, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To (1) install and maintain a 241 linear foot 32-inch plastic liner within an existing 36-inch diameter culvert with scour protection UNT Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) (40° 11` 12.7", -76° 43` 12.5"), (2) remove existing structures and to install and maintain 467 linear feet of 41-inch × 53-inch ASRP, 48-inch SLCPP and open channel with multiple stream habitat structures in a UNT Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) (40° 11` 9.1", -76° 43` 31.5"), (3) to remove 42 linear feet of existing vegetation along Royalton Cannel and to install and maintain erosion control matting (40° 11` 7.7", -76° 43` 41.1").
The project proposes to directly affect 708 linear feet of stream channel.
The project is being amended to (1) install and maintain a 241 linear foot 48-inch diameter culvert with scour protection in UNT Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) (40° 11` 12.7", -76° 43` 12.5").
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E49-347. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, PO Box 218, Montours- ville, PA 17754-0218. S.R. 4018 Section 015, Unnamed Tributary to Plum Creek Bridge Replacement. Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County, Baltimore ACOE (Trevorton, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 49` 37"; W: -76° 43` 26").
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes to replace a 6 × 5 Ft twin cell elliptical metal pipe crossing with a single cell precast concrete box culvert. The existing crossing has a total span of 12.0 Ft., a skew of 70 degrees, an underclearance of 5.0 Ft., and a low chord of 563.65 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 47 Ft2. The proposed box culvert has a span of 10 Ft., a skew of 70 degrees, an underclearance of 5.0 Ft., and a low chord of 563.64 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 50 Ft2. The proposed box culvert will be depressed twelve inches and include baffles, and native material to accommodate aquatic passage in accordance with the BD-632M and PA Fish and Boat Commission recommendations. The project will also relocate approximately 163 L.F. of Unnamed Tributary that runs parallel to the roadway to accommodate roadway widening, which will improve roadway safety. The project will not impact any jurisdictional wetlands. Unnamed Tributary to Plum Creek is classified as a Cold Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards.
E41-684. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Flood Repairs—DR 4292 Area 7 in Cascade, McIntyre and McNett Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Grover and Barbours, PA Quadrangles N:41° 30` 29" W: -76° 48` 53").
DCNR has applied for a Small Projects—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain flood repairs along Pleasant Stream in Cascade, McIntyre and McNett Township—Lycoming County. The permit pertains to flood repairs of DCNR road and bridges along pleasant stream and its tributaries in Loyalsock State Forest.
A total of twenty-five (25) permanent stream impacts are proposed to Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV), UNT to Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV), North Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV) and Bovier Run (HQ-CWF, EV). Project watercourse impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 1,363 linear feet (17,478 square feet) of permanent stream impacts.
A total of twenty (20) permanent floodway impacts are proposed. Project floodway impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 1,175 linear feet (13,464 square feet) of permanent floodway impacts.
There are no wetland impacts being proposed.
This project proposes to have the following impacts:
STREAM IMPACT TABLE:
Resource Name Municipality Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat. Long. North Pleasant Stream McNett Excavation HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 30 240 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Excavation HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 10 60 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Excavation HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 50 2,000 41.50722
76.82058UNT Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 15 1,050 41.50788
76.81493UNT Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 83 664 41.50788
76.81493North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 45 450 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 45 450 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 95 760 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 25 200 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 38 456 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 90 2,340 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 100 2,000 41.50722
76.82058Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 166 1,328 41.50780
76.81953Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 2 16 41.50780
76.81953Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 350 2,800 41.45082
76.81370Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 6 18 41.49434
76.84940Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 30 480 41.49434
76.84940Bovier Run McIntyre Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 41 492 41.49801
76.84079Bovier Run McIntyre Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 50 1,250 41.49801
76.84079Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 6 12 41.49789
76.83171Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 6 12 41.50198
76.82633TOTAL 0 0 1,363 17,478 FLOODWAY IMPACT TABLE:
Resource Name Municipality Activity Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 45 450 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 45 450 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 95 760 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 25 200 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Class A Wild 0 0 38 456 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Class A Wild 0 0 90 2,340 41.50722
76.82058North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Class A Wild 0 0 100 2,000 41.50722
76.82058Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 166 1,328 41.50780
76.81953Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 2 16 41.50780
76.81953Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 20 100 41.50827
76.81519Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 350 2,800 41.45082
76.81370Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 6 18 41.49434
76.84940Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 30 480 41.49434
76.84940Bovier Run McIntyre Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 41 492 41.49801
76.84079Bovier Run McIntyre Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 50 1,250 41.49801
76.84079Pleasant Stream McIntyre Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 6 12 41.49789
76.83171Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap Class A Wild 0 0 6 12 41.50198
76.82633TOTAL 0 0 1,175 13,464 District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E5829-125: Susquehanna Gathering Company, LLC, 1429 Oliver Road, New Milford, PA, 18334-7516; Oakland Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 756 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Oakland, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 58` 21" N, Longitude: 75° 37` 31" W),
2) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 3,391 square feet (0.08 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) and 25,731 square feet (0.59 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Oakland, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 58` 36" N, Longitude: 75° 38` 13" W),
3) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 57 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Hilborn Creek (CWF-MF) (Oakland, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 58` 35" N, Longitude: 75° 38` 15" W).
The 19 to CPF1 Pipeline project consists of constructing a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline approximately 1.5 mile long in Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 57 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts, 25,731 square feet (0.59 acre) of temporary wetlands impacts, and 3,391 square feet (0.08 acre) of permanent wetlands impacts to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
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