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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—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) 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. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI 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 the cleanup standards, or who 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 any 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 NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), 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 following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, 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 NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
1115 West Gillam Avenue, 1115 West Gillam Avenue, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Richard S. Werner, Environmental Consulting, Inc., 2002 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Ruth Benek, Artcraft Machine & Tool Corporation, 653 Parmentier Road, Warminster, PA 18974 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was impacted with the release of petroleum, PAHs and VOCs. The intended future use of the subject property is commercial/light industrial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Advance of Bucks County on October 27, 2019.
1797 South Sproul Road, 1797 South Sproul Road, Marple Township, Delaware County. Richard S. Werner, Environmental Consulting, Inc., 2002 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of David Beebee, Devine Providence Village c/o Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 1712 Summer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been found to be contaminated with the release of metals. The intended future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Times and Sunday Times on November 11, 2019.
Emmanuel CSI Church, 3325 Brownsville Road, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Matthew Abraham, West Chester Environmental, 1248 Wrights Lane, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of Koshy Verghese, Emmanuel CSI Church, 3325 Brownsville Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been found to be contaminated with a compound found in heating oil. The proposed future use of the property will be church-related activities. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on August 14, 2019.
Quarry 4 Silo Area, 411 Swedeland Road, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Liz Bongard, Golder Associates, Inc., 200 Century Parkway, Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 on behalf of Kevin Kyle, Merion Innovation II, LLC, 201 King of Prussia, Road, Suite 501, Radnor, PA 19807 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with ammonia, metals, VOCs, naphthalene and PAHs that have impacted the soil. The proposed future use of the site is non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Times Herald on November 8, 2019.
1860 Montgomery Avenue, 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. Mark T. Smith, PG, Element Environmental Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 921, 61 Willow Street, Adamstown, PA 19500 on behalf of Gary Musial, Lower Merion School District, 301 East Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been found to be contaminated with heating oil constituents. The proposed future use of the property is a middle school and athletic fields. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Main Line Media News on November 8, 2019.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Collins Property, 4613 Hamlin Highway, Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County. Mountain Research, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Cindy Collins, 4613 Hamlin Highway, Moscow, PA 18444, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Tri-County Independent on November 14, 2019.
1468 Clearfield Road Property, 1468 Clearfield Road, Bushkill Township, Northampton County. Above Environmental Services, P.O. Box 801, Vernon, NJ 07462, on behalf of Hudson Homes, 3701 Regent Boulevard, Irving, TX, 75063, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Key on December 11, 2019.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6328.
43-390A: Sherman Funeral Home and Crematory LLC (2201 Highland Rd., Sharpsville, PA 16148), plan approval application received for the installation and initial operation of a human crematory at the Sherman Funeral Home facility in Sharpsville Borough, Mercer County. This will be a natural minor facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval to Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC (53 Pottsville Street, Cressona, PA 17929-1217) to install a new Preheat Furnace with cooler at their facility located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 54-00022. Plan approval 54-00022E will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval 54-00022E is for the installation of a new Preheat Furnace with cooler. Total facility emissions shall not exceed the following limits during any consecutive a 12-month rolling period in tons per year: NOx 99.9, CO 99.9, VOC 49.9, PM10/PM2.5 99.9, and SO2 99.9. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart RRR requirements. Hydro Extrusions USA LLC is a major facility for HAPs emissions and is subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the equipment operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Further details on the conditions and the reasons for their inclusion are available upon request.
Copies of the applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The submittal of written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the proposed Permit No. 54-00022E 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 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 Mr. Raymond Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 or 570-826-2511.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, (215) 685-9426.
IP19-000463: American Airlines, PHL International Airport (8500 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153) for the installation and temporary operation of air emission sources at an air transportation establishment in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The following significant stationary air emission sources are part of the Plan Approval: thirty-three (33) air heaters firing natural gas each rated less than 4 MMBtu/hr, seven (7) fire pumps firing diesel fuel each rated 430 HP, four (4) boilers firing natural gas each rated less than 2 MMBtu/hr, one (1) hot water heater firing natural gas rated 0.30 MMBtu/hr, and one (1) emergency generator firing diesel fuel rated 896 HP. Additionally, five (5) insignificant air heaters firing natural gas each rated 0.25 MMBtu/hr and one (1) insignificant emergency generator firing natural gas rated 49 HP are also included in the Plan Approval for facility-wide emission calculation, and they are required to follow the applicable requirements in the Plan Approval. The facility is accepting operating hour limits per rolling 12-month period so that the facility-wide NOx emission limit is less than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period. For the stationary sources in the Plan Approval, there will be potential Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions of 18.07 tons per year (tpy), potential Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions of 19.24 tpy, potential Particulate Matter (PM) emissions of 1.05 tpy, and potential Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions of 1.01 tpy. Additionally, the facility requested an amendment for four (4) non-stationary sources that were previously permitted under IP18-000027, IP18-000029, IP18-000031, and IP18-000032 issued 2/27/2018. The non-stationary sources are Portable Aircraft Ground Power Units firing diesel fuel, of which one (1) rated 300 HP and three (3) rated 155 HP each, and the facility requested increasing the operating hours limit per rolling 12-month period from 720 hours to 1,600 hours. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
The plan approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed plan approval must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing 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 plan approval or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
AMS IP19-000473: Cardone Industries (5660 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120) City of Philadelphia. For the installation and temporary operation of the following sources: one (1) conveyorized paint line with a spray booth; one (1) 4 MMBtu/hr curing oven firing natural gas; and one 1 MMBtu/hr washer firing natural gas. The potential emission increase from the new installation will be 4.2 tpy of VOCs; 2.4 tpy of NOx; 2.0 tpy of CO; and 0.3 tpy of PM. The Plan Approval will also modify the continuous afterburner temperature recordkeeping requirements of burn off ovens CU-001, CD-004, CD-012, CD-021, CD-022, CD-024 and CD-026 to once at the beginning of each batch. The Plan Approval will contain works practice standards, monitoring. and recordkeeping requirements to assure compliance with applicable requirements.
Copies of all documents and information concerning this permit are available for review in the offices of Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543 during normal business hours. Persons wishing to review these documents should contact Debra Williams (215-685-7572) at the previously listed address.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments or to request a public hearing on the previously listed permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for a public hearing to within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
Anyone affected by the proposed plan approval may submit written comments or a request for a public hearing by mail to Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attn: Debra Williams within thirty (30) days from today. Comments received by facsimile will not be accepted.
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: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
39-00055: B Braun Medical, Inc. (901 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109). The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for operation of sources at a surgical and medical instrument manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The facility is currently operating under a Title V operating permit with potential emissions below major source thresholds. The sources include two 21 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boilers, three cooling towers, sterilizers, an aeration room, an introcan process, emergency generators, and emergency fire pumps. Control devices include a catalytic oxidizer and wet scrubber. The proposed permit contains all 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.
35-00045: Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 249 Chalfont, PA 18914-0249). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for the Daleville Plant located in Covington Township, Lackawanna County. This facility operates a rock crushing plant and an asphalt plant. The sources at this facility 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.
40-00054: Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc. (P.O. Box 550 Tamaqua, PA 18252-0550). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc. located in Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County. This facility operates a rock crushing plant and an asphalt plant. The sources at this facility 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
36-03094: Snavely's Mill, Inc. (333 Snavely Mill Road, Lititz, PA 17543) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the flour mill located in Warwick Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions are estimated at 13.63 tpy of PM, 8.66 tpy of PM10 and 4.75 tpy of PM2.5. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
21-03029: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (400 Mountain View Road, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065) for the operation of a sand processing plant in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 6.49 tpy PM-10, The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
21-05049: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Penn Township Quarry asphalt plant located in Penn Township, Cumberland County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at: 98.5 tons per year CO, 35.38 tons per year NOx, 21.57 tons per year SOx, 33.74 tons per year PM, 6.67 tons per year PM10, 6.62 tons per year PM2.5, 8.88 tons per year VOC, and 1.89 ton per year HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4336.
04-00710: Cronimet Corporation (1 Pilarsky Way, Aliquippa, PA 15342). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Cronimet Corporation to authorize the continued operation of their metal scrap recycling facility located in the East Rochester Boro, Beaver County.
The facility includes torch cutting for size reduction, stocks piles of scrap metals, shear, baler, a 24,000 acfm dust collector and other miscellaneous equipment associated with this type of operation. This facility has the potential to emit 01.6 ton per year of PM10. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 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 State Only Operating Permit (04-00710) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Cronimet Corporation State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Cronimet Corporation State Only Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-00119: Advanced Heat Treating (1057 Trout Run Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a metal heat treating facility located in Saint Marys City, Elk County. Permitted air contamination sources are two tempering furnaces, five draw furnaces, and miscellaneous natural gas usage. Several tempering and draw furnaces are subject to requirements established through PA 24-119B. In this renewal, three tempering furnaces no longer operated are removed from the operating permit.
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 B. Braun Medical Inc. (901 Marcon Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109) for their facility located in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00055B will be incorporated into a synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00055B is for the installation and operation of a new control system to control ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from the B. Braun facility. The new control system will control EtO emissions from the existing eight Sterilizers and Aeration Room (Source IDs 101 108 and 110). The proposed EtO control system will replace the existing Catalytic Oxidizer (Control Device ID C001) and Wet Scrubber Deoxx Unit (Control Device ID C002). The purpose of the control device replacement is to voluntarily achieve further reductions of EtO emissions from the sterilization process. The resulting EtO emissions levels are expected to be less than applicable regulatory or permit-based standards, including the original Best Available Technology (BAT) determination for the sources reflected in the existing permit. B. Braun identifies an expected control efficiency for the proposed control system as greater than 99% for EtO. B. Braun will determine the emissions control efficiency via stack testing upon installation. EtO is the only pollutant emitted from the sterilization process & is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC) and a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). The proposed project will achieve a reduction in potential EtO emissions from the sterilization process.
The facility is an area source of HAPs. No NSPS currently applies to emissions sources at the facility, and the proposed project will not cause applicability of any NSPS. There are no 40 CFR Part 61 NESHAP requirements that apply to the proposed project. Existing sources at the facility are currently subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O, which require a 99% emission reduction or an outlet EtO concentration of less than or equal to 1ppmv (whichever is less stringent) from the Aeration Room. Implementation of the proposed project will not change the applicability to the facility of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.31 and 123.41 for odor and visible 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.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00055B 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 Engineering Manager, 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.
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 Reilly Finishing Technologies (130 Alden Road, Nanticoke, PA 18634) for their facility located in Nanticoke City, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00059C will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00059C is for the identical replacement of its Tri-Mer Scrubber operating at the facility to control emissions from the existing Anodizing Line No. 1. This facility is a Non-Title V facility. Sulfuric acid mists generated during operations will be controlled by a packed bed scrubber capable of removing 98% of sulfuric acid mist before discharging into atmosphere. Estimated sulfuric acid emissions will be less than 2.85 tons/year from this line. The use of wet packed bed scrubber capable of removing 98% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The company will operate the source and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00059C 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 Engineering Manager, 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.
40-00126B: Hazleton Hiller, LLC, Stockton Mountain Road Site (414 Stockton Mountain Road, P.O. Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201) for their facility located in Hazle Twp, Luzerne County.
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 Hazleton Hiller, LLC, Stockton Mountain Road Site (414 Stockton Mountain Road, P.O. Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201) for their facility located in Hazle Twp, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00126B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00126B is for the replacement of a duel cyclonic separator used to control particulate matter (PM) emissions from an existing vibrating dryer fueled by natural gas with a baghouse. The vibrating dryer operation is subject to NSPS Subpart Y requirements. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. 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 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00126B 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.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). 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 of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above 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 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 above 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Written comments or objections related to 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.
Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), 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.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100 (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30831303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013511. Cumberland Contura, LLC, 158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for a change to the previously approved stream restoration areas for the Cumberland Mine Oak Forest District (Longwall Panels LW-73—LW-75) for the Cumberland Mine in Center and Whiteley Townships, Greene County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on December 4, 2019. Application received: October 24, 2019.
Permit No. 03981301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215198. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for the Parkwood Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and Armstrong Township, Indiana County, affecting 1,768 underground acres proposed and 1,768 subsidence control plan acres proposed. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on December 3, 2019. Application received: October 30, 2019.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900 (Contact: Holly Calvetti).
Permit No. 11130101 and NPDES No. PA0269387. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface & auger mine in Elder & Susquehanna Townships, Cambria County, affecting 382 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Brubaker Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 20, 2019.
Permit No. 32130108. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface & auger mine in Blacklick, Center & Young Townships, Indiana County, affecting 163.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Aultmans Run to Conemaugh River, unnamed tributaries to/and Reeds Run to Aultmans Run to Conemaugh River classified for the following use(s): TWF, WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 22, 2019.
Permit No. 11950301. TMS International, LLC, 1155 Business Center Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from unmanaged natural habitat to industrial in East Taylor and Conemaugh Townships, Cambria County, affecting 212.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Conemaugh River classified for the following use(s): WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 2, 2019.
Permit No. 11130104. Elk Resources, Inc., 30 Pounds Road, West Lebanon, PA 15783, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Richland Township, Cambria County, affecting 18 acres. Receiving stream(s): Solomon Run classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Buffalo Township Municipal Authority intake at Freeport, PA on Allegheny River. Application received: December 4, 2019.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 16190103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0280739. Ben Hal Mining, Inc. (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Piney Township, Clarion County affecting 61.0 acres. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to Licking Creek and Licking Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 29, 2019.
Permit No. 16140107. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Clarion Township, Clarion County affecting 99.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Brush Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: November 21, 2019.
Permit No. 16140106. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Redbank and Limestone Townships, Clarion County affecting 133.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Glade Run and two unnamed tributaries to Town Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Redbank Valley Municipal Authority 7.5 miles downstream. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Application received: November 22, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200 (Contact: Janet Turner).
Permit No. 17860135 and NPDES Permit No. PA0115622. Strishock, LLC, P.O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Brady, Sandy, & Union Townships, Clearfield County affecting 367.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Stony Run, Laborde Branch, and Sugar Camp Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 2, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118 (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 40840202R7. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Laflin Borough, Luzerne County affecting 30.3 acres. Receiving stream: Gardner Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 12, 2019.
Permit No. 54940201R5. White Pine Coal Co., Inc. (P.O. Box 59, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 56.3 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 20, 2019.
Permit No. 35150901R. Keystone Quarry, Inc. (249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512), renewal of an existing incidental coal extraction operation in Dunmore and Taylor Boroughs, Lackawanna County affecting 714 acres. Receiving stream: Eddy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 25, 2019.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191 (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 37160303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259713. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Revision to an existing large industrial mineral surface mine to add 34.9 acres and delete 9.9 acres, for a total of 25.0 acres added in Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Connoquenessing Creek, Connoquenessing Creek, and unnamed tributaries to the Beaver River, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application received: October 25, 2019.
Permit No. 16990301. Glen-Gery Corporation (1166 Spring Street, P.O. Box 7001, Reading, PA 19610). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0241521 in Monroe Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Reids Run and Reids Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 27, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200 (Contact: Janet Turner).
Permit No. 08090303 and NPDES PA0257192. DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in LeRoy Township, Bradford County affecting 71.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to Towanda Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 2, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: P.O Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500 (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 26192801. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc., 195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425, application received for small noncoal in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 7.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Mounts Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: November 25, 2019.
Permit No. 2969BSM24 and NPDES No. PA0252018, correction to previously published application received Potato Ridge, LLC, 180 N. Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507, NPDES renewal application for continued treatment to an existing large noncoal surface mine in Stewart Township, Fayette County, affecting 169.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. There is no downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge. Application received: November 19, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118 (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 58190302. Natstone, LLC dba Rock Ridge Stone (631 SR 1039, Montrose, PA 18801), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County affecting 46.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 4, 2019.
Permit No. 58140807. Eric Diaz (1612 Lewis Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Betty Birch. Application received: November 7, 2019.
Permit No. 58150806. Juan Loja (1525 Fair Hill Road, New Milford, PA 18834), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on property owned by Michael Rose. Application received: November 20, 2019.
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 (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
NPDES Permit No. 0214892 (Mining Permit No. 26961602), Bullskin Tipple Company, 4325 State Route 51, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Bullskin Tipple in Connellsville Township, Fayette County, affecting 7.1 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Mounts Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Monongahela River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on April 27, 2017. Application received: January 12, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Mounts Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 01` 60" Long: 79° 35` 20") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - REPORT Sulfate (mg/l) - - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - REPORT Chloride (mg/l) - - - REPORT pH (SU) 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) - - - REPORT Cadmium (mg/L) - - - REPORT EPA waiver is not in effect.
NPDES Permit No. 0213527 (Mining Permit No. 30841317), Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, a revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Enlow Fork Mine in Morris Township, Washington and Greene Counties, affecting 7.2 surface acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary 40903 of Tenmile Creek classified for the following use: TSF and Unnamed Tributary 40533 to Bates Fork classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on February 22, 2019. Application received: November 2, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 038 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 40903 of Tenmile Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 038 (Lat: 40° 00` 18.1" Long: -80° 16` 31.3") 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 pH (S.U.) 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) - - - Report Outfall 039 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 40533 of Bates Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 039 (Lat: 40° 00` 21.3" Long: -80° 16` 59.2") 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) - 0.987 1.97 2.46 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - 63.2 126.4 158 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 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) - - - Report EPA waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900 (Contact: Holly Calvetti).
NPDES Permit No. PA0119296 (Mining Permit No. 56793091), Hardrock Coal Company, 275 Saddle Ridge Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 326.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Millers Run, unnamed tributary to/and Tubs Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: September 24, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Millers Run; unnamed tributary to/and Tubs Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 013 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.77 1.77 1.77 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 and 013 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Millers Run, unnamed tributary to Tubs Run and Tubs Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 014 N 015 N 016 N 025 N 027 N 028 N 029 N 031 N 032 N 033 N The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 014 and 015 (all weather conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.77 1.77 1.77 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 016, 027, 028 and 029 (dry weather conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 025 (all weather conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.45 2.45 2.45 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 031, 032, and 033 (all weather conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.1 3.9 Aluminum (mg/l) 3.41 3.41 3.41 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed alternative effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 016, 027, 028 and 029 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 016, 027, 028 and 029 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Office: P.O Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500 (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
NPDES Permit No. PA0252298 (Mining Permit No. 63120105), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, NPDES permit renewal for a surface coal mine in Somerset Township, Washington County affecting 50.2 acres. A 0.9-acre variance is requested to affect within 100 feet of UNT D beginning at the intersection of UNT D and McIlvaine Road (T-818) and continuing upstream along the south side of UNT D approximately 475 feet, for the haul road. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to North Branch Pigeon Creek classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: March 28, 2019.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to UNT A to North Branch Pigeon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 (TP1) N Treatment Facility Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfall: 001 (TP1) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Total Silver (mg/L) Quarterly Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to UNT D to North Branch Pigeon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 (TP2) N Treatment Facility Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfall: 002 (TP2) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Total Silver (mg/L) Quarterly Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfall discharges to UNT C to North Branch Pigeon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 003 (SP1) N Stormwater Outfall The proposed all weather effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 (SP1) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 2.8 5.6 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Total Silver (mg/L) Quarterly Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfall discharges to UNT D to North Branch Pigeon Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 (SP2) N Stormwater Outfall The proposed all weather effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 004 (SP2) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 2.2 4.4 5.5 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Total Silver (mg/L) Quarterly Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900 (Contact: Holly Calvetti).
NPDES Permit No. PA0223981 (Mining Permit No. 28990301) Fayetteville Contractors, Inc., renewal of the NPDES permit for surface mining in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 20.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run classified for the following use(s): HQ, CWF, MF. Application received: June 10, 2019.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Muddy Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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 standards units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118 (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
NPDES Permit No. PA0118443 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8074SM3. Harleysville Materials, LLC (P.O. Box 587, Berlin, NJ 08009), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, affecting 43.4 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Perkiomen Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: April 16, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to East Branch Perkiomen Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Water/Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.3 0.6 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report
1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0224715 on Surface Mining Permit No. 06080301. Dyer Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 188, Birdsboro, PA 19508), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a diabase quarry operation in Robeson Township, Berks County, affecting 101.0 acres. Receiving stream: Indian Corn Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 31, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Indian Corn Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Water/Stormwater 002 No Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.72 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0594563 on Surface Mining Permit Nos. 7775SM4 and 06960301. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Oley Township, Berks County, affecting 303.0 acres. Receiving stream: Manatawny Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 27, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Manatawny Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Groundwater/Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 4.33 6.5 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the 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 the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerk Typist 3, 484.250.5157.
Permit No. E46-1200, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT District 6-0) is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the realignment and cantilevering of S.R. 0320 at Hanging Rock, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1. To construct and maintain a spring box with outlet associated with the placement of roadway embankment fill, roadway realignment and reconstruction activities within an unnamed tributary to Gulph Creek (WWF-MF, Watercourse 3) and wetlands (PEM, Wetland B-1). This activity also includes temporary wetland and floodway impacts due to construction access. Overall, impacts to regulated resources associated with this activity will result in 40.2 linear feet (301 square feet, 0.007 acre) of permeant watercourse impact, 7,563 square feet (0.174 acre) of permanent floodway impact, 2,718 square feet (0.060 acre) of temporary floodway impact, 128 square feet (0.003 acre) of permanent wetland impact, and 41.6 square feet (0.001 acre) of temporary wetland impact.
2. To remove an existing 785 foot long retaining wall system consisting of gabion baskets and a concrete retaining wall within Gulph Mills Creek (WWF, MF) and a tributary to Gulph Mills Creek (WWF-MF) and in its place, construct and maintain three (3) retaining wall sections: two (2) traditional concrete retaining wall sections totaling 407 linear feet and one (1) 558 linear foot section to support an overhanging roadway slab extending a maximum of 5 foot 11 inches over Gulph Mills Creek at the Hanging Rock location associated with roadway reconstruction and raising of roadway profile to improve overtopping and allow for safe travel lanes in both directions. This activity results in 640.3 linear feet (704.1 square feet, 0.0164 acre) of permanent watercourse impact due to riprap placement at base of retaining wall system, 901 linear feet (7,403 square feet, 0.170 acre) of temporary watercourse impact due to placement of cofferdam diversion system, 9,722 square feet (0.224 acre) of permanent floodway impact due to roadway construction and embankment work, and 23,751 square feet (0.545 acre) of temporary floodway impact due to construction access and roadway reconstruction.
The overall project will result in 0.95 acre of floodplain impact and is located between Upper Gulph Road and Arden Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Norristown Quadrangle—Latitude 40.063930 N, Longitude 75.341929 W).
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Melissa Seidler, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3048.
E4002219-013. Robert Friedman, 3352 Lakeside Drive, Harvey's Lake, PA 18618, in Harvey's Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 468 sq. ft. addition to the west of existing living quarters, consisting of a master bedroom and a bath. To the north of the new bedroom, a new deck covering 340 sq. ft. will connect to the existing deck. To the south of the bedroom will be a staircase, 88 sq. ft. South of the new bedroom, another staircase is proposed covering 64 sq. ft. A 180 sq. ft. wooden dock is proposed at the southeastern part of the property. In all the new construction will total 1,140 sq. ft. All new construction will rest on 26 wooden piles, in Harvey's Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at Pole # 304, located in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 21` 08" Longitude: -76° 02` 12.51". (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 08"; Longitude: -76° 02` 12.51").
E4002219-012. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA 17057, in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 12-foot wide emergency gated access road crossing of Tributary to Tenmile Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and adjacent wetlands (EV) for the purpose of connecting turnpike right of way to an existing gravel service road, Old Glen Summit Trail. The crossing consists of a 24-foot long, 54-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe with concrete headwalls and riprap aprons and the placement of fill in a de minimus area of wetlands equal to 0.02 acre.
This project is located along the Pennsylvania Turnpike at milepost A-103.3 (Wilkes-Barre East, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 10` 18"; Longitude: -75° 46` 44") in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Edward Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E6703219-007: Glenn Hope Agricare, LLC, 3040 Glen Allen School Road in Chanceford Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to 1) construct and maintain streambank stabilization and fish habitat structures consisting of root wads, log vanes, modified mud sill, bioengineered streambanks and brush mattresses in Otter Creek (CWF-MF), totaling 390 linear feet of channel work and 2) relocate and maintain 725 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Otter Creek (CWF-MF) by way of a channel block. The purpose of the project is to restore and stabilize the stream following flooding events. The project is located along the intersection of Hake Road and Glen Allen School Road in Chanceford Township, York County (39° 54` 17.03", -76° 27` 57.46").
E0603119-001: PennDOT Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To 1) install and maintain an 88-foot long, 35-inch by 24-inch, corrugated metal pipe arch culvert and place and maintain R-4 rock rip rap for outlet scour protection in an emergent wetland (40.293, -76.07019), 2) install and maintain a 50-foot long, 18-inch circular corrugated metal pipe and drop-box inlet and place R-4 rip rap for outlet scour protection and stilling basin in an emergent wetland (40.29324, -76.071625), 3) install and maintain a 44-foot long, 24-inch, circular corrugated metal pipe, drop box inlet and stilling basin and place and maintain R-4 rip rap choked with AASHTO No. 2A stone for outlet scour protection in an emergent wetland (40.29371, -76.0713), 4) place and maintain R-4 riprap choked with AASHTO No. 2A stone for outlet scour protection and place and maintain R-4 rip rap for roadway embankment protection within an emergent wetland (40.293873, -76.071175) all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and to mitigate floodwaters along SR 3016 in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County (40.293393, -76.071540). The project will result in 0.00976 acre (425 square feet) of permanent emergent wetland impacts and 0.07096 acre (3,091 square feet) of temporary emergent wetland impacts.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
E02052-1816, MVP Properties Co., LLC, 321 Harris Road, New Kensington, PA 15068, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Permanently place and maintain fill in 0.06-acre of PEM wetlands. For the purpose of constructing two commercial buildings (28,500 square-foot and 6,000 square-foot) including utilities, associated roadways, stormwater, parking and other necessary infrastructure. To mitigate for the wetland impacts, the permittee will contribute one thousand dollars ($1,000) into the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project. The project is located at (New Kensington West, PA, USGS Topographic Quadrangle; Latitude N: 40° 31` 43", Longitude W: -79° 46` 53", Sub-basin 18A, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District), in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
E11052-364, Cambria County, 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 215, Ebensburg, PA 15931, Ebensburg Borough, Cambria County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Maintain and operate the existing 106 ft long by 32.29 ft wide two-span non-composite box beam bridge of Little Conemaugh River (CWF),
2. Place and maintain R-8 rip rap in front of the south abutment and the pier to protect the substructure from scour and erosion,
3. Remove deposited sediment from a distance approximately 200 ft upstream of the structure,
4. Construct and maintain two (2) rock cross vein structures approximately 200 ft upstream of the bridge and one (1) J-hook structure approximately 270 ft upstream of the bridge, and
5. The project will permanently impact approximately 525 LF by 106 LF of the Little Conemaugh River Floodway (CWF).
No additional mitigation is required, since the project will serve as its own mitigation.
The project site is located approximately 100 ft north of the intersection of Locust Street and Lake Road, Adams Township, PA 15951. (Geistown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 20`, 0.7"; W: -78°, 45`, 35.3"; Sub-basin 18E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Adams Township, Cambria County.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E5829-136 Modified: Bridgewater Township, Williams Field Services Company, LLC; 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854; Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 700 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 36", Longitude: -75° 51` 30"),
2) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 51 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 34", Longitude: -75° 51` 30"),
3) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,706 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 453 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine scrub-shrub wetland (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 29", Longitude: -75° 51` 21"),
4) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 40 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 26", Longitude: -75° 51` 19"),
5) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 867 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM), 2,524 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine scrub-shrub wetland, and 1,860 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 26", Longitude: -75° 51` 18"),
6) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,644 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 21", Longitude: -75° 50` 57"),
7) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,140 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 24", Longitude: -75° 50` 51"),
8) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 34", Longitude: -75° 50` 40"),
9) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 423 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 41", Longitude: -75° 50` 19"),
10) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 42", Longitude: -75° 50` 19"),
11) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,306 square feet (0.10 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 41", Longitude: -75° 50` 17"),
12) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,385 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 42", Longitude: -75° 50` 10"),
13) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 43", Longitude: -75° 50` 08"),
14) a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 997 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 44", Longitude: -75° 49` 38"),
15) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 2,309 square feet (0.05 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 42", Longitude: -75° 49` 39"),
16) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 40", Longitude: -75° 49` 38"),
17) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 1,820 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 18", Longitude: -75° 49` 33"),
18) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat bridge crossing impacting 54 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 16", Longitude: -75° 49` 33"),
19) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 9,370 square feet (0.22 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 14", Longitude: -75° 49` 33"),
20) a 16-inch diameter steel natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 3,687 square feet (0.08 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 425 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine open water wetland (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 48` 09", Longitude: -75° 49` 32").
The natural gas gathering pipeline project consists of constructing approximately 3.3 miles 16-inch (modified from 12-inch) steel natural gas pipeline located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 345 lineal feet of stream impacts, 32,354 square feet (0.74 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland impacts, 2,977 square feet (0.07 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland impacts, 1,820 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine forested wetland, and 425 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine open water wetland impacts to provide safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, telephone number: 717-787-3411.
EA3614-004. Jay Snyder, President, Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes a restoration plan to restore the aquatic ecosystems of the Cocalico Creek and a tributary floodplain to pre-settlement conditions. This includes rehabilitation of 2.15 acres of existing wetland and to re-establish an additional 3.03 acres of PEM wetland. The work will involve approximately 3,353 linear feet of Cocalico Creek and 488 feet of a tributary. This work will be accomplished primarily by removing nearly 18,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment. Additional work will be to place log sills, root wads, large woody debris habitat structures and other wood grade control structures within the restored integrated aquatic ecosystem. The project is located on SGL 046 and an adjacent property near the intersection of Shenks Mill Road and Pin Tail Drive, in the floodplain of Cocalico Creek and a tributary (HQ-WWF, MF) (Womelsdorf, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40.2794, Longitude: -76.2067).
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