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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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; 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
03991301 and NPDES No. PA0235407. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the NPDES permit for the Logansport Mine in Bethel, Burrell, Gilpin and Parks Townships, Armstrong County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 9, 2016. Application received: February 8, 2016. Permit issued: August 21, 2018.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56180102 and NPDES No. PA0279641. Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, commencement operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 101.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Boone Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes a wetland encroachment to affect 0.16 acre of wetlands and encroachment to affect 1,730 linear feet of stream channel. The application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: March 23, 2018. Permit Issued: September 6, 2018.
In conjunction with this approval, the Department is granting 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the approved activities will comply with the applicable provision of §§ 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) and will not violate applicable Federal State water quality standards.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17070111 and NPDES PA0256579. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Girard Township, Clearfield County affecting 370.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bald Hill Run and Surveyor Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 16, 2018. Permit issued: August 31, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
30010101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202975. Patriot Mining Company, Inc. (100 Tygart Drive, Grafton, WV 26354). Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County, affecting 336 acres. Receiving streams: Dooley Run. Application received: May 26, 2016. Renewal permit issued: September 4, 2018.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 06100301C and NPDES Permit No. PA0224898. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., (P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664), correction to an existing quarry operation to revise the permitted acres from 366.6 acres to 377.6 acres in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. Application received: June 25, 2018. Correction issued: September 5, 2018.
Permit No. 5276SM8C and NPDES Permit No. PA0225762. Pocono Transcrete, Inc., (179 Burger Road, Blakeslee, PA 18610), correction to an existing quarry operation to add an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County affecting 10.0 acres, receiving stream: Twomile Run. Application received: October 3, 2017. Correction issued: September 6, 2018.
Permit No. 483SM1A1C15 and NPDES Permit No. PA00220451. Magnesita Refractories Co., (425 Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wet Manchester Township, York County affecting 1,031.9 acres, receiving streams: Honey Run and unnamed tributary of Codorus Creek. Application received: October 6, 2017. Renewal issued: September 6, 2018.
Permit No. 8073SM2A1C10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595519. Glasgow, Inc., (P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038), renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River. Application received: February 22, 2018. Renewal issued: September 10, 2018.
Permit No. 74740303C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA059434. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Suite 200, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, receiving stream: Delaware River. Application received: April 20, 2018. Renewal issued: September 10, 2018.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 15184113. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Parkview at Oaklands in West Whiteland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of September 4, 2019. Permit issued: September 5, 2018.
Permit No. 36184132. J Roy's, Inc., (P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for 2285 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of August 28, 2019. Permit issued: September 5, 2018.
Permit No. 06184110. American Rock Mechanics, Inc., (7531 Chestnut Street, Zionsville, PA 18092), construction blasting for Valley West Logistics Center in Perry Township, Berks County with an expiration date of September 1, 2019. Permit issued: September 6, 2018.
Permit No. 67184115. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., (4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201), construction blasting for Keystone Petroleum Equipment in East Manchester Township, York County with an expiration date of February 5, 2019. Permit issued: September 6, 2018.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E35-470. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, 213 South 7th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505. Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a paved walking and biking trail along the existing railroad within the floodway of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF). The proposed walking/biking trail will be approximately 1 mile in length and will consist of a 12-foot wide bituminous paved section with a 2-foot stone shoulder on one side and a 6-foot stone dust shoulder path on the other side. Fencing and tree planting along the trail will be installed at selected locations. This project will result in the permanent filling of a de minimus amount of Exceptional Value wetlands equal to 0.02 acre as part of the construction of this trail.
The project begins at Railroad Street and ends at the corner of Main Street and West Lackawanna Avenue (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°27`56"; Longitude: -75°36`37"), Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. Subbasin 5A.
E40-811. North Point Development Hanover Industrial, LLC, 4825 NW 41st Street, Riverside, MO 64150, Hanover Township and City of Nanticoke, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the ''Hanover 9'' development project, which consists of two industrial warehouse buildings:
1) To place fill in 0.70 acre of PSS/PEM wetlands.
2) To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe, concrete endwall, and 100-foot long, R-4 riprap apron.
3) To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe, concrete endwall, and 75-foot long, R-4 riprap apron.
4) To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of a tributary to Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe, concrete endwall, and 8-foot long, R-4 riprap apron.
5) To construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of a tributary to Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe, concrete endwall, and 8-foot long, R-4 riprap apron.
The permittee is required to provide 0.70 acre of replacement wetlands.
The project is located approximately 0.6 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 29 and Dundee Cross Road (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 11` 56.98"; Longitude: -75° 58` 38.29") in Hanover Township & Nanticoke City, Luzerne County. Subbasin 5B.
E45-612. DEPG Mosier Associates, L.P., 580 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 103, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Smithfield Gateway Project.
1. A roadway crossing of a UNT to Brodhead Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 6-foot long, 36-inch diameter HDPE pipe, a manhole, a 45-foot long, 42-inch diameter HDPE pipe, concrete headwalls and an R-7 rip rap apron.
2. To relocate approximately 200 linear feet of an existing UNT to Brodhead Creek (CWF, MF). The work consists of approximately 450 linear feet of a new watercourse channel lined with approximately 250-feet of R-7 rip rap, approximately 200-feet of permanent channel lining, and a rock filter of R-4 rip rap. Also included is a stream enclosure consisting of approximately 89 linear feet of dual 36-inch diameter HDPE pipes, approximately 100 linear feet of 48-inch diameter HDPE pipe, two manholes, headwalls and R-7 rip rap apron.
3. An 18-inch HDPE stormwater line, 48-inch diameter HDPE stormwater line, 2.5-inch, 4-inch HDPE sanitary force main, water line, gas line, telecommunications line, electrical line and other associated utilities crossing the new watercourse culvert conveying the UNT to Brodhead Creek (CWF, MF).
4. A 36-inch HDPE stormwater line crossing a UNT to Brodhead Creek (CWF, MF).
5. An outfall to a UNT to Brodhead Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 72-inch diameter RCP, concrete headwall, 30-foot long concrete energy dissipator and approximately 190 linear feet of interlocking concrete block lining.
(East Stroudsburg Quadrangle Latitude: 41°0.0`15.97"; Longitude: -75°8`57.85") Subbasin 1E.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E07-467: PennDOT District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-108 in Tyrone Township, Blair County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain a (1) 120-linear foot 12.5-foot × 3-foot box culvert with 1-foot uniform depression with R-4 and R-7 riprap scour protection in Sinking Run (CWF, MF) permanently impacting 145 linear feet of Sinking Run (CWF, MF) and temporarily impacting 0.01 acre of Exceptional Value Palustrine Emergent Wetland for the purpose of improving roadway safety along SR 2009 in Tyrone Township, Blair County (40.597°, -78.2172°). The permit was issued on September 5, 2018.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E11-358, Cambria Somerset Authority, 110 Franklin Street, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15901-1831, City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a new 12" conservation release outfall in Hinckston Run; and
2. Extend the existing 12" NPDES outfall in Hinckston Run approximately 170-linear feet to the Conemaugh River.
For the purpose of separating the conservation release for an existing dam from the Cambria Somerset Authority's (CSA) NPDES outfall in Hinckston Run, into separate outfalls in Hinckston Run and the Conemaugh River, respectively. The project will impact approximately 170 LF of Hinckson Run (WWF). There will be no direct impacts to Hinckston Run or the Conemaugh River (WWF) as the 170-foot extension pipe will be attached to an existing flood wall along Hinckston Run. Accordingly, no mitigation is required. The project is located along Hinckston Run near the outfall into the Conemaugh River in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County. (Johnstown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude 40°20`27"; Longitude -78°55`27"; Sub-basin 18D; Pittsburgh Corps District).
E26-381, Christopher L. and Sybil Marshall, 4966 Cline Hollow Road, Export, PA 15632, Henry Clay Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a 15` long by 18`-7" wide open-bottom corrugated metal box culvert over Noah's Glade (HQ-CWF) with associated wingwalls spanning 12` on each side.
2. Construct and maintain rock slope protection in the floodway on the upstream and downstream side of the aforementioned structure and associated improvements to the approach roads.
Mitigation is not required for the limited impact. For the purpose of constructing a private driveway bridge across Noah's Glade (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Dinner Bell Road, 1 mile from the intersection between US Route 40 and Dinner Bell Road, in Farmington, PA 15437. (Fort Necessity USGS Topographic Quadrangle, Latitude: 39°47`29" N; Longitude: -79°30`39" W; Sub-basin: 19-E; Pittsburgh Corps District).
District Oil and Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA.
E5829-132: Apolacon Township, Repsol Oil and Gas USA, Inc., 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845; Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a timber mat bridge crossing and channel repair impacting 23 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Apalachin Creek (CWF-MF) (Friendsville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 58` 42" N, Longitude: 76° 05` 36" W),
2) a stream restoration and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 115 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Apalachin Creek(CWF-MF) (Friendsville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 58` 34" N, Longitude: 76° 05` 31" W).
The Thorne to Hillis ROW Repair project consists of restoring approximately 138 lineal feet of impacted stream channel in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 138 lineal feet of stream impacts to restore aquatic habitat impacted by a slope failure within and adjacent to the Thorne to Hillis Pipeline right of way.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCP 2 # ESG00037150001(1)
Applicant Name Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Com-
pany, LLC
Contact Person
Address 2800 Post Oak Blvd
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77056
County Columbia
Township(s) Jackson Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) West Branch of
West CreekSouthwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESG18-051-0001
Applicant Name Chevron Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Branden Weimer
Address 700 Cherrington Parkway
City, State, Zip Coraopolis, PA 15108
County Fayette County
Township(s) Luzerne Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 41002 to
Monongahela River (WWF), Trib 41011 to Minnow Run
(WWF), Trib 41001 to Hereford Hollow (WWF), Tribs
40253 & 40454 to Rush Run (WWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0033
Applicant Name Repsol Oil & Gas USA LLC
Contact Person Lance Ridall
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Dr
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
County Bradford
Township(s) Pike
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Ford Street Ck
(WWF, MF)
Secondary—Ross CkESCGP-2 # ESG29-117-18-0020
Applicant Name Rockdale Marcellus LLC
Contact Person Sean Wainwright
Address 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 120
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Tioga
Township(s) Liberty
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Salt Spring Run
(EV)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-18-0039
Applicant Name SQN Production Co LLC
Contact Person Nicki Atkinson
Address 917 SR 92 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Bradford
Township(s) Stevens
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bennet Ck
(WWF, MF)
Secondary—Wyalusing CkESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-18-0019
Applicant Name EXCO Resources PA LLC
Contact Person Brian Rushe
Address 13448 SR 422, Suite 1
City, State, Zip Kittanning, PA 16201
County Lycoming
Township(s) Watson
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) N Fork Tombs
Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Tombs Run (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0037
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Dimock
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Meshoppen Ck
(CWF-MF) and UNT theretoESCGP-2 # ESX29-115-18-0046
Applicant Name Williams Field Svcs Co LLC
Contact Person Matt Anderson
Address 310 SR 29 N
City, State, Zip Tunkhannock, PA 18657
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Lathrop
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) E Branch Field
Brook (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX12-115-0170(01)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Martins
Ck (CWF-MF) and Hop Bottom Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-18-0036
Applicant Name NFG Midstream Trout Run LLC
Contact Person Michael Kasprzak
Address 6363 Main St
City, State, Zip Williamsville, PA 14221
County Lycoming
Township(s) Gamble
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Lycoming Ck
(EV); Mill Ck (EV)ESCGP-2 # ESX29-117-18-0026
Applicant Name Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering LLC
Contact Person Thomas Glisson
Address 101 W Third St
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Tioga
Township(s) Richmond
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Canoe Camp Ck
(CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX13-115-0049(01)
Applicant Name Cabot Oil & Gas Corp
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Brooklyn, Bridgewater and New Milford
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Hop
Bottom Ck (CWF-MF) and UNT to Martins Ck (CWF-
MF)
SPECIAL NOTICES
AIR QUALITY Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permit (42-00158).
27-015A: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC—Marienville Station 307 (44264 Route 66, Marienville, PA 16239), for the proposed installation of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) control plan for Source 135 (A5C 3500 HP Pipeline Compressor Engine) and the installation of the oxidation catalyst in Howe Township, Forest County. This is a Title V facility.
The facility has potential emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) above major source thresholds and is subject to RACT II requirements. Plan approval No 27-015A is for the proposed RACT II conditions for Source 135.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC—Marienville Station 307.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into the facility operating permit. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this facility that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
AIMs # RACT II Requirement 135 • The NOx control option of Low emission combustion (LEC) for Source 135 is deemed RACT II for this source with the new emission limit of 5.0 g/bhp-hr.
• The NOx emission limits apply at all times except during periods of start-up and shut-down. Provided, however that the duration of start-up or shut-down shall not exceed 1 hour per occurrence.
• In accordance with § 129.99(g), the emission limit and requirements specified in the plan approval or operating permit issued by the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency under subsection (f) supersede the emission limit and requirements in the existing plan approval or operating permit issued to the owner or operator of the source prior to April 23, 2016, on the date specified in the plan approval or operating permit issued by the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency under subsection (f), except to the extent the existing plan approval or operating permit contains more stringent requirements.
• The company shall perform semi-annual stack tests if the engine that operates more than 219 hours during the 6-month intervals beginning the first of April through the thirtieth of September and the first of October through the thirty-first of March. The company shall perform such tests using a Department approved portable exhaust gas analyzer. The results from these tests shall be used to demonstrate compliance with the NOx emissions limits for each source.
• The permittee shall maintain records of the following:
• The number of hours per calendar year that the engine is operated and the amount of fuel used in engine.
• All portable analyzer test results and reports.
• Monthly records of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission totals from the engine. This monthly emission total shall be added to the monthly emission totals from the previous eleven months to determine the current consecutive 12-month emission totals.
• In accordance with § 129.100(d), the owner and operator of an air contamination source subject to this section and §§ 129.96—129.99 shall keep records to demonstrate compliance with §§ 129.96—129.99.
• In accordance with § 129.100(i), records shall be retained by the owner or operator for 5 years and made available to the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency upon receipt of a written request from the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency.
AIMs # RACT II Requirement • The Worthington ML-12 engine shall be set and maintained with an ignition timing range determined by the manufacturer after the modification of the engine which consists of the installation of the high-pressure fuel injection system and the pre-combustion chambers. The facility shall submit the manufacturer determined ignition timing range within 90 days after modification of the engine. Within 60 days of Department approval of the ignition timing range, the facility shall submit a major modification to the facility operating permit for inclusion of the ignition timing range into the operating permit. [This condition will replace the following condition from the revised RACT issued July 27, 2000: The Worthington ML-12 engine shall be set and maintained with an ignition timing of 3.5 degrees before top dead center, which corresponds to a 1.5-degree retard from a standard ignition timing of 5 degrees before top dead center.]
• The engine shall also be operated and maintained in accordance with good air pollution control practices which consists of the following:
• Tune-ups will be completed based on engine analysis and weekly balancing.
• Oil changes will be completed based on monthly oil analysis.
• Spark plug inspections will be completed based on engine analysis or balancing.
• Maintaining proper engine retard will be verified and documented during weekly balancing.
• Duration of start-up and shutdown periods are set by automation software/controls.
• High and low alarms set in automation software based on OEM recommendations for optimal temperatures/pressures the engine is run at.Public hearing:
The hearing will be held on November 7, 2018, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. To register to speak at the hearing, or to inquire if the hearing will be held, contact Melanie Williams (Regional Community Relations Coordinator) at (814) 332-6615. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be October 31, 2018. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. The Department asks that individuals contact Melanie Williams, Regional Community Relations Coordinator at (814) 332-6615 or monitor the Department's web site to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Melanie Williams, Regional Community Relations Coordinator, at (814) 332-6615 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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 Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin 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 RACT II Operating Permit including the permit number (27-015A) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT II Plan.
All the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos and draft approvals) are also available for public review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the Department at (814) 332-6340.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Melanie Williams, Regional Community Relations Coordinator, at (814) 332-6615 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Invitation for Bids to Perform Mine Reclamation under Act 181 of 1984 Under Act 181 of 1984, the Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting interest/reclamation proposals from landowners, licensed mine operators, and/or eligible reclamation contractors for the reclamation of the following abandoned coal preparation plant:
Project 17841605.3 Municipality County Acres Benjamin Coal Company
Preparation Plant No. 3
SMP 17841605Chest Township Clearfield 36 A pre-proposal site meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 9 a.m. on-site to tour the reclamation area with all interested parties.
Pre-registration is necessary by a letter of interest or verbal confirmation through Aaron Pontzer, Mining Permit and Compliance Specialist, Moshannon District Office, Department of Environmental Protection, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, no later than 3:30 p.m., October 15, 2018. Telephone inquiries shall be directed to Aaron Pontzer at (814) 342.8200. Proposal documents package will be provided at meeting.
Only proposals from those in attendance will be considered for this contract.
Project Overview: Reclamation of site consists of dewatering, backfilling and grading of 20 settling basins and treatment ponds using onsite material; installation and rehabilitation of 5,485 feet of grass and rock lined ditching; installation of road culverts with outlet protection; road repair; removal of trash, steel and concrete structures and debris; grading; establishment of erosion and sedimentation controls; revegetation; mobilization and demobilization and precautions and materials for an active railroad crossing.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-1492. Filed for public inspection September 21, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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