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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:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
2740 Amber Street, 2740 Amber Street, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Christopher Zeliznak, PG, EnviroSure, Inc., 319 South High Street, First Floor, West Chester, PA 19382 on behalf of Jordan Brody, Amber Street Holdings, LLC, 107-109 South 13th Street, 3B, Philadelphia, PA 19107 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of VOCs, SVOCs and metals. The proposed future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Metro on October 22, 2018.
Marcus Hook Pump Station, 1111 West Ridge Road, Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County. Bernard Beegle, Advance GeoServices Corporation, 1055 Andrew Drive, Suite A, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of John Lawrence, SCE Environmental Group, 1380 Mt. Cobb Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been contaminated with the release of No. 2 and No. 6 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the subject property is non-residential and will be used as part of the transportation of natural gas. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Times and Sunday Times on October 26, 2018.
Asam Residence, 503 Shoemaker Road, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associated, Inc., 135 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf of Ernest David, State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 10619, Atlanta, GA 30348-6169 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been contaminated with the release of No. 2 fuel oil. The current use and proposed future use of the property is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Times Chronicle/Glenside News on April 2, 2018.
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Something Fishy, 511 East 21st Street, Northampton Borough, Northampton County. Compliance Management International, on behalf Paul & Ethel Bahnick Irrevocable Agreement of Trust et al, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be non-residential. Statewide Health remediation standards are planned for this site. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Press Group Newspapers on November 26, 2018.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Former Hershey Laundry & Dry-Cleaning, 115 Rear, West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Hydro-Terra Group, 7420 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111, on behalf of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 27 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, and Township of Derry Industrial Commercial Development Authority, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The site will be remediated to the Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is to remain as public parking. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the The Patriot News on November 8, 2018.
1505 North George Street, 1501 North George Street, York, PA 17404, Manchester Township, York County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of Molt, LLC, P.O. Box 20316, York, PA 17402, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with leaded and unleaded gasoline. The site will be remediated to the Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is to be used for non-residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the York Daily Record on November 13, 2018.
Dwight Wagner Property, 631 Scotland Road, Quarryville, PA 17566, East Drumore Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Dwight Wagner, 1250 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, PA 17602, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site will continue to be used for residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP on November 12, 2018.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Claudia BRA Pad, 13825 Route 187, Wyalusing, Terry Township, Bradford County. Leidos Inc, 6310 Allentown Blvd, Suite 110, Harrisburg, PA 17112, on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 330 N. 2nd Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with inorganics. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-fields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Crawford Property, 3716 Stevenson Hill Road, Washington Township, Jefferson County. Converse Consultants, 2738 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, on behalf of Althea Crawford, 3716 Stevenson Hill Road, Falls Creek, PA 15840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. During a storage tank refill, approximately 700 gallons of heating oil were released onto the basement floor, travelled across the floor into a floor drain, continuing through a subsurface drain line and discharged into a drainage swale. The Statewide Health Standard has been selected for remediation of the site. Intended future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Courier Express on November 18, 2018.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Applications received, withdrawn, denied or returned under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Northcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
PAD003047792. American Color & Chemical LLC, Mount Vernon Street, P.O. Box 88, City of Lock Haven, Clinton County. As required by 25 Pa. Code § 270a.80(d)(2), the Department is providing public notice of a draft Hazardous Waste Post-Closure Care Draft Permit Modification prepared for the American Color & Chemical, LLC facility located in the City of Lock Haven, Clinton County. This permit will allow modifications to the facility groundwater monitoring program.
Persons wishing to comment on the draft permit are invited to submit a statement to the Northcentral Regional Office within 45 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 45-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the exact basis of any comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
In the event DEP receives written notice of opposition to the draft permit and a request for a public hearing within the comment period previously referenced, a hearing shall be scheduled. Public notice of the public hearing shall be given at least 30 days before the hearing. Any requests for a public hearing accompanied by written opposition to the draft permit should be addressed to Lisa D. Houser, PE, Environmental Engineer Manager, at the following address.
When making a determination regarding the issuance of a hazardous waste permit to American Color & Chemical, LLC, DEP will consider all written comments received during the comment period, any oral or written testimony received during the public hearing (if requested), the requirements of the hazardous waste regulations at 25 Pa. Code Chapters 260a—270a and 40 CFR 260—270 and the DEP's permitting policies.
At the time that a permit is issued, DEP also will issue a response to comments. This response will specify any provisions of the draft permit which were changed in the final permit decision and the reasons for the change. DEP will prepare a response to all significant comments on the draft permit that are raised during the public comment period or during any hearing. DEP will make the response available to the public as required in 25 Pa. Code 270a.10(c)(14).
Following the 45-day comment period and/or public hearing, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. Notice of this action will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
Further information on the application and draft permit are available by contacting Lisa D. Houser, PE, Environmental Engineer Manager, PA DEP Northcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, Phone (570)327-3752.
A copy of the permit application, draft permit and fact sheet are available for review at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office. File reviews may be scheduled by calling 570-327-3636. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
PAD003053758. Tecumseh Redevelopment, Inc., 4020 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Richfield, OH 44286-9000. As required by 25 Pa. Code § 270a.80(d)(2), the Department is providing public notice of a draft Hazardous Waste Post-Closure Care Draft Renewal Permit prepared for the Tecumseh Redevelopment, Inc. facility named Williamsport Hazardous Waste Impoundments located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. This permit will allow for an additional ten (10) year permit term.
Persons wishing to comment on the draft permit are invited to submit a statement to the Northcentral Regional Office within 45 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 45-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the exact basis of any comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
In the event DEP receives written notice of opposition to the draft permit and a request for a public hearing within the comment period previously referenced, a hearing shall be scheduled. Public notice of the public hearing shall be given at least 30 days before the hearing. Any requests for a public hearing accompanied by written opposition to the draft permit should be addressed to Lisa D. Houser, PE, Environmental Engineer Manager, at the following address.
When making a determination regarding the issuance of a hazardous waste permit to Tecumseh Redevelopment, Inc., DEP will consider all written comments received during the comment period, any oral or written testimony received during the public hearing (if requested), the requirements of the hazardous waste regulations at 25 Pa. Code Chapters 260a—270a and 40 CFR 260—270 and the DEP's permitting policies.
At the time that a permit is issued, DEP also will issue a response to comments. This response will specify any provisions of the draft permit which were changed in the final permit decision and the reasons for the change. DEP will prepare a response to all significant comments on the draft permit that are raised during the public comment period or during any hearing. DEP will make the response available to the public as required in 25 Pa. Code § 270a.10(c)(14).
Following the 45-day comment period and/or public hearing, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. Notice of this action will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
Further information on the application and draft permit are available by contacting Lisa D. Houser, PE, Environmental Engineer Manager, PA DEP Northcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, Phone (570) 327-3752.
A copy of the permit application, draft permit and fact sheet are available for review at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office. File reviews may be scheduled by calling 570-327-3636. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
Application(s) received, under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate or for the closure and post-closure care of a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone 412-442-4000.
Permit I.D. No. PA0890090004. U.S. Department of Energy Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Post Office Box 109, West Mifflin, PA 15122. A Class 1 permit modification application for a change in facility operator from Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation to Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, for the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory facility in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County, was deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on November 30, 2018.
REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received for Permit Modification Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste Processing Facilities.
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. WMGI005A. Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp., Westpoint Facility, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486. This permit authorizes the use of chemical and/or thermal inactivation to disinfect regulated medical waste generated in the production and research and development of pharmaceuticals. The modification to Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.'s coverage under WMGI005A would authorize the installation and operation of additional regulated medical waste processing equipment that could disinfect an estimated 19,700—23,200 gallons of liquid regulated medical waste annually in addition to their currently permitted operation. The processing equipment is similar to existing regulated medical waste processing equipment used onsite. Disinfected effluent from the regulated medical waste processing equipment will be discharged to the sanitary sewer. The application was determined to be administratively complete on November 30, 2018.
Written comments concerning the application, and persons interested in reviewing the permit, should be directed to Chris Solloway, Group 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 WMGI005A'' 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(s) Received for Permit Modification 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 17105-8472.
General Permit No. WMGR148. Triumvirate Environmental of Pittsburgh, Inc. (TEP), 1092 Claridge Elliot Road, Jeannette, PA 15644, Penn Township, Westmoreland County. The general permit authorizes the processing of waste plastic, including processed regulated medical waste, non-halogenated plastic and halogenated plastic and the beneficial use of the resulting plastic lumber-like material. The modification to TEP's coverage under WMGR148 would authorize an increase in permitted area to include an adjacent 18,000 square foot warehouse. No additional waste processing activities and no increase in processing or storage capacity would be authorized by this modification. The application was determined to be administratively complete on November 21, 2018.
Persons interested in reviewing the application and/or submitting written comments concerning the application should be directed to Chris Solloway, Group 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 WMGR148'' 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.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit Application No. 100361. McKean County Landfill, 19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735; Sergeant Township, McKean County. Casella Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. submitted a major permit modification to the existing municipal waste landfill permit on June 8, 2018. The application seeks to allow leachate trucking to a POTW as a primary leachate management option, and to increase the allowable over the road waste tonnage that can be delivered to the site from 1,000 tons per day to 2,000 tons per day. The incoming Average and Maximum Daily Waste Volumes will remain the same. The application was considered complete by the Northwest Regional Office on August 10, 2018.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Christina Wilhelm, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact the Northwest Regional Office at (814)332-6848. 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.
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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
54-00054A: Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L.P. Landfill (P.O. Box 332, 99 Commonwealth Road, Hegins, PA 17938) for the installation and operation of one (1) landfill gas flare (incinerator) at the existing landfill located in Foster, Frailey and Reilly Twps., Schuylkill County.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-0288A: Anderson Prints, LLC (601 General Washington Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403) for installation of two (2) rotary printing presses at an existing facility located in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. The potential to emit Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions is less than 25 tons per year VOC and any combination HAP and less than 10 tons per year any individual HAP; the facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor Facility. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
54-00041B: Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc. (130 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252) to construct a new manufacturing process for waterborne pigments with control devices at their facility in Rush Township, Schuylkill County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval to Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc. (130 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252) to construct a new manufacturing process for waterborne pigments with control devices. The facility currently operates under Title V Operating Permit No. 54-00041. Plan approval 54-00041B will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 54-00041B is for installation of a new manufacturing process for waterborne pigments including the following control equipment. One (1) new ammonia wet scrubber and one (1) new Particulate Matter (PM) condenser are to be installed. VOC emission increases from this source are not to exceed 8.91 tons/year. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-00041B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Ed Orris, PE, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
32-00428B: Creps United Publications, LLP (1163 Water Street, Indiana, PA 15701) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-32-00428B to replace authorization PA-32-00428A and allow for the construction and temporary operation of a new commercial printing facility including four heatset web offset lithographic printing presses controlled by two regenerative thermal oxidizers and to be located at the Windy Ridge Industrial Park in White Township, Indiana County.
Potential to emit from the facility is estimated to be 49.08 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 7.61 tons of ethylene glycol, 0.23 ton of naphthalene, 8.13 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), 15.6 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 13.1 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.19 ton of particulate matter (PM), 0.09 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), and 18,753 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the operation of heatset web offset lithographic printing presses is emissions capture and destruction by regenerative thermal oxidizers, use of low VOC content fountain solution and low vapor pressure cleaning solvent, and good work practices. Work practices include operating press dryers at a negative pressure relative to the press room, minimizing the use of manual cleaning solvent, and keeping cleaning solvent and used cleaning rags in closed containers when not in use. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2 and 123.31. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emission limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alan Binder, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-32-00428B) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing in writing or by publication in the newspaper and the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
For additional information individuals may contact Sheri Guerrieri at 412-442-4069.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
OP17-000008: Exelon Generation Company, LLC—Richmond Generating Station (3901 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19137) for the operation of an electric generating facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) combustion turbines firing No. 2 fuel oil or kerosene each rated 838 MMBtu/hr.
The operating permit will be issued under the Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Mr. Edward Wiener (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or public hearing request within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least 30 days before the hearing.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
35-00048: Pioneer Aggregates, Inc. (220 S River Street, Plains, PA 18705-1137) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crushing plant located in Fell Township, Lackawanna County. The sources include primary and secondary crushers and screens. Control devices include a water spray system. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00082: H&K Group, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474-0196) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of an asphalt plant located in Foster Township, Luzerne County. The sources include an asphalt plant with rap processing equipment. Sources are controlled by baghouses. The site includes portable crushing equipment. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
66-00001: Proctor and Gamble Paper Products Co. (P.O. Box 32, State Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) The Department intends to issue an amended Title V Operating Permit for operation in Washington Township, Wyoming County. The amendment is intended to correct HAP calculations from combustion sources, to clarify testing requirements for paper machines 7 and 8, to remove a decommissioned gas heater replaced by electric heaters, to correct building locations of two pumps, and to incorporate Plan Approvals 66-0001I, 66-00001H and 66-00001K. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. The proposed operating permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
66-00005: H&K Group, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474-0196) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crushing plant located in Falls Township, Wyoming County. The sources include a primary, secondary, and tertiary crusher and associated screens. Control devices include a water spray system. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
45-00030: United Envelope, LLC (1200 Industrial Park Drive, P.O. Box 37, Mount Pocono, PA 18344). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for the United Envelope, LLC located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. United Envelope is a manufacturer of Commercial Envelopes. The facility uses inks, solvents and adhesives in the manufacturing process. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00017: Lehigh Asphalt Paving and Construction Co. (P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for the Andreas Quarry located in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. This facility operates an asphalt plant and a crushing plant. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
TIV 35-00069: Lackawanna Energy Center LLC (1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606) has submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the initial Acid Rain Permit, TIV 35-00069, for the Lackawanna Energy Center Project located in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County. This Title V facility is subject to the Acid Rain Requirements of Title IV of the Clean Air Act. The application is subject to the regulatory requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 72. The Acid Rain Permit will cover the three (3) combined cycle combustion turbine units at the facility. The Acid Rain Permit incorporates the applicable requirements to the units, as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.531 and 40 CFR Parts 72—80. The S02 allowance allocated by the Acid Rain Program pursuant to 40 CFR Part 73 for this facility is zero. The Title IV permit includes special permit conditions for the allowance tracking system. The units are not subject to the NOx emission limitations of 40 CFR Part 96 since they are only authorized to combust natural gas for operation. Based on the information previously presented and included in the application for the initial Acid Rain Permit, TIV 35-00069, the Department intends to issue TIV 35-00069 for Lackawanna Energy Center LLC. The proposed permit will become effective 180 days from the commencement of commercial operation date and expire 5 years from the issued date. The Acid Rain Permit will be incorporated into the initial Title V operating permit for the facility.
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, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-826-2511.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify TIV 35-00069) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Pierson-Middleport LLC (Middleport Quarry) (730 Mountain Road, Middleport, PA 17953) for their facility located in Walker Twp., Schuylkill County. This Plan Approval No. 54-00084B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 54-00084B is for the modification of existing stone crushing plant operating at the facility. Modification involves installation and operation of scalping screen at the Middleport Quarry. The new scalping screen shall be subject to and comply with NSPS Subpart OOO requirements emissions. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-00084B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
35-00056B: P.A. Hutchinson Company (400 Penn Avenue, Mayfield, PA 18433) for their facility in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to P.A. Hutchinson Company (400 Penn Avenue, Mayfield, PA 18433) for their facility in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. This Plan Approval No. 35-00056B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 35-00056B is for the installation of one (1) heat set web printing press and one (1) natural gas dryer. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the facility will remain under their 50 TPY limit, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and 25 Pa. Code § 129.67 for surface coatings. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 35-00056B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56120101. AK Resources, Inc., 1143 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine from Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, located in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 56.5 acres. Receiving stream: Hoffman Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Quemahoning Reservoir. Application received: November 28, 2018.
Permit No. 11830102 and NPDES No. PA0607550. MB Energy, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County affecting 166.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to St. Clair Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 28, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17080111. Waroquier Coal Company (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Revision to permit area adding 1.0 acre and 100-foot road variance to a bituminous surface and auger mine in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 176.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 16, 2018.
17793044 and NPDES PA0119334. River Hill Coal Company, Inc. (P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). Permit renewal for postmining treatment system on a bituminous surface coal mine located in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 28.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Saltlick Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 21, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63170101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278327. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahls-town, PA 15687). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface mine, located in Somerset Township, Washington County, affecting 54.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Branch Pigeon Creek and North Branch Pigeon Creek to Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: November 9, 2018.
30100101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251950. Border Energy, LLC (966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541). Revision application for outfall change from sedimentation ponds to treatment ponds to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 188.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Masontown Water Works, Carmichaels Municipal Authority and Southwestern PA Water Authority are the potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: December 4, 2018.
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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0236471 (formerly PA0235873) (Mining Permit No. 65181301 (formerly 65091301)), New Derry Energy, LLC, (1812 Harvard St., Houston, TX 77008). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the re-activation of the Kingston-West Mine in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. This facility was previously permitted under CMAP # 65091301 and NPDES # PA0235873. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 43416 to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Kiskiminetas Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on September 24, 2018. Application received: July 6, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 43416 to Loyalhanna Creek:
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 21` 29" Long: -79° 23` 07") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 43416 to Loyalhanna Creek:
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 21` 27" Long: -79° 23` 2.5") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Based on the hydrologic data and anticipated wastewater characteristics and flows described in the permit application and its supporting document and/or revisions, the following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from permit effective date to permit expiration date:
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 43416 to Loyalhanna Creek:
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 21` 32.8" Long: -79° 23` 11.9") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 4,000 Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279668 (Mining Permit No. 31180301), U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17052, new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of sandstone in Brady Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 85.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Mill Creek, classified for the following use: Trout Stocked Fishes. Application received: November 2, 2018.
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006A (Stormwater Pond) Y 008A (Clarifying Pond for Pit Water) Y The following outfall discharges to Mill Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 007A (Stormwater Pond) Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 008A (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 006A
(Dry Weather to ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 007A
(Dry Weather to ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Outfalls: 006A and 007A (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
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.
E51-267. Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, 121 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a new steel pile bulkhead, to place fill in approximately 1.8 acre in the Delaware River, and to remove a total of 2.4 acres of existing fill and structures in the area between Pier 27 to Pier 30 and Pier 31 to Pier 35 in Delaware River, resulting in a net restoration of 0.60 acre of open water of the Delaware River near the area of Spring Garden and Festival piers. This work is for the purpose of developing 575 residential apartments, 36,000 SF of street level retail space, parking and two interconnected areas of public open space along the waterfront including a promenade.
This site development incorporates the following requirements set forth in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware Overlay District:
• Continuation of the Spring Garden Street View corridor through the development to the Delaware River
• A public Waterfront Promenade
• Integration of Compelling public spaces and amenities creating a vibrant public destination
• Extension of the Multi-Use Recreational Trail
• Active ground floor retail and dining that faces a public plaza and Spring Garden Street view corridor to support the public space
The site is located approximately 2,000 feet north of the Ben Franklin Bridge crossing of the Delaware River (Philadelphia, PA USGS map Lat. 39.959277, Long. -75.136134).
The issuance of this permit also constitutes approval of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E59-540. Seneca Resources Corporation, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825. Baldwin Run Roadway Improvements in Delmar Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangles N:41° 47` 44" W: -77° 18` 11").
Seneca has proposed a roadway improvement project to approximately 3.6 miles (19,000 LF) of Baldwin Run Road and approximately 635 LF of new construction (Butler Access Road). Seneca applied for a Standard—Joint Permit to construct, operate, and maintain a two (2) new-permanent stream crossing over Baldwin Run Road in Delmar Township, Tioga County. The work involves the construction of a new ''T'' intersection with a new stream crossing with a single-span precast concrete rigid frame culvert 97` × 32` wide. Additionally, the replacement of an existing 48" HDPE with pre-fabricated plate arch culvert 54` × 10` wide.
A total of three (3) permanent and two (2) temporary stream impacts are proposed to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF). Project watercourse impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 192 LF (2,376 SF) of permanent stream impacts and 126 LF (2,226 SF) of temporary stream impacts.
A total of seven (7) permanent and one (1) temporary wetland impacts are proposed. Project wetland impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 1,569 SF (0.0360 ac) of permanent wetland impacts and 510 square feet (0.0117 acre) of temporary wetland impacts.
A total of two (2) permanent and two (2) temporary floodway impacts are proposed to West Branch Mill Creek. Project floodway impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 3344 SF (0.0768 ac) of permanent floodway impacts and 2,454 SF (0.0563 ac) of permanent floodway impacts.
STREAM IMPACT TABLE:
Impact #
StationResource
NameMunicipality Activity Chapter
93Listed
TroutImpact
Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Lat.
Long.1
15+83 to 16+39JPA-0
Baldwin RunDelmar Obstruction Removal HQ-CWF Class A Wild 12 12 41.795896°
77.305181°2 & 4
15+50JPA-1
Baldwin RunDelmar New Bridge HQ-CWF Class A Wild 69 1,656 94 1,504 41.795711°
77.303317°12 & 14
425+50JPA-8
Baldwin RunDelmar New Bridge HQ-CWF Class A Wild 57 570 86 860 41.814313°
77.340658°TOTAL
126 2,226 192 2,376 WETLAND IMPACT TABLE:
Impact #
Resource IDStation Resource Name Munic. Activity Cowardin Class Listed Trout Impact
Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Lat.
Long.6
JPA-2310+20 to 310+37 W-170928-0939 Delmar Fill PFO; EV Class A 12 84 41.797048°
77.309935°7
JPA-3355+40 to 355+65 W-170928-0815 Delmar Cut PEM; EV Class A 12 48 41.807280°
77.318452°8
JPA-4399+28 to 399+40 W-170926-0952 Delmar Fill PEM; EV Class A 23 92 41.813809°
77.331325°9
JPA-5405+20 to 405+86 W-170926-0855 Delmar Fill PEM; EV Class A 63 693 41.813460°
77.333542°10
JPA-6409+70 to 409+94 W-170926-0830 Delmar Fill PFO; EV Class A 33 297 41.813504°
77.335071°11
JPA-7424+30 to 424+60 W-170925-1319 Delmar Fill PEM; EV Class A 23 138 41.814169°
77.340374°16
JPA-8.5 & 8.6425+13 to 425+61 W-170925-1201 Delmar Fill PEM; EV Class A 34 510 31 217 41.814243°
77.340652°TOTAL WETLAND IMPACTS
34 510 197 1,569 PEM
34 510 152 1,188 PSS
0 0 0 0 PFO
0 0 45 381 FLOODWAY IMPACT TABLE:
Impact #
StationResource Name Municipality Activity Listed
TroutImpact
Length
Temp. (LF)Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Lat.
Long.3 & 5
15+50JPA-2
Baldwin RunDelmar New Bridge Class A 73 1,314 106 2,226 41.795711°
77.303317°13 & 15
425+50JPA-8
Baldwin RunDelmar New Culvert Class A 57 1,140 86 1,118 41.814313°
77.340658°TOTAL
130 2,454 192 3,344 District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E5829-137: Bridgewater Township, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY, 14845; Bridgewater Township, Susque-hanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 18,964 square feet (0.44 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 03", Longitude: -75° 52` 18"),
2) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 19,321 square feet (0.44 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 04", Longitude: -75° 52` 08"),
3) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,567 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 09", Longitude: -75° 51` 58"),
4) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,132 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 20", Longitude: -75° 51` 43"),
5) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,956 square feet (0.07 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 22", Longitude: -75° 51` 39"),
6) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,766 square feet (0.11 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 28", Longitude: -75° 51` 29"),
7) a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 26,263 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Snake Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 25", Longitude: -75° 51` 37"),
8) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 14,893 square feet (0.34 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 4,932 square feet (0.11 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland (PSS) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 28", Longitude: -75° 51` 24"),
9) a 10-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 144 lineal feet and 5,008 square feet of floodway impacts to Snake Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 31", Longitude: -75° 51` 21").
The natural gas gathering pipeline project consists of constructing approximately 1.75 mile 10-inch steel natural gas pipeline located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 144 lineal feet of stream impacts, 64,599 square feet (1.48 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland impacts, and 4,932 square feet (0.11 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland impacts to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
E5829-138: Auburn and Springville Townships, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; 400 1ST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845; Auburn and Spring-ville Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 17,301 square feet (0.40 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 02", Longitude: -75° 58` 55"),
2) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 71 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Riley Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 01", Longitude: -75° 58` 52"),
3) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,492 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 25"),
4) a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 1,314 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 03", Longitude: -75° 58` 23"),
5) a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 5,923 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 03", Longitude: -75° 58` 21"),
6) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 17,726 square feet (0.41 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 17"),
7) a temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 2,751 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 17"),
8) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 52 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 16"),
9) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 829 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 02"),
10) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 55 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 58` 01"),
11) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 5,536 square feet (0.13 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 57` 59"),
12) a 12-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,973 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 42` 04", Longitude: -75° 57` 57").
The natural gas gathering pipeline project consists of constructing approximately 7,288 feet of 12-inch steel natural gas pipeline located in Auburn and Springville Townships, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 178 lineal feet of stream impacts, 9,998 square feet of floodway only impacts, and 44,857 square feet (1.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland impacts to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
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