NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[50 Pa.B. 3312]
[Saturday, July 4, 2020]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges regarding industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Waste; Discharge into Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 Individual Permits and Individual Stormwater Construction Permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office noted before the application within 15-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. A comment submittal should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests for public hearings on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0265969
(Sewage)Happy Hollow Restaurant
10924 Raystown Road
Saxton, PA 16678
Bedford County/
Liberty TownshipUNT Sugar Camp Run/11-D Yes
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0096326
(Sewage)Elevate Jeannette LLC
DBA Hilltop Estates MHP
P.O. Box 927215
San Diego, CA 92192
Westmoreland County
Hempfield TownshipUnnamed Tributary of Brush Creek (TSF)
(19-A)Yes
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001).
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484.250.5900.
WQM Permit No. 4601405, Sewage, Amendment, Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority, 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.
This proposed facility is located in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Action/Activity: Change from liquid sodium hypochlorite to gaseous chlorine.
WQM Permit No. WQG02091421, Sewage, Amendment, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This proposed facility is located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County.
Description of Action/Activity: Addition of a small grinder pump station in the collection system.
WQM Permit No. 0920404, Sewage, Warminster Municipal Authority, 415 Gibson Avenue, P.O. Box 2279, Doylestown, PA 18974
This proposed facility is located in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
Description of Action/Activity: Replace 2 existing pumps and associated valves and piping.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
WQM Permit No. 0609404, Amendment, Sewerage, Spring Township, 2850 Windmill Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608-1668.
This proposed facility is located in Spring Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for addition of third clarifier to WWTP No. 3.
WQM Permit No. 0605404, Amendment, Sewerage, Bally Borough, 425 Chestnut Street, Bally, PA 19503.
This proposed facility is located in Washington Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the replacement of chlorine gas cylinders to liquid sodium hypochlorite for disinfection.
WQM Permit No. 2190401, Amendment, Upper Allen Township, 100 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5698.
This proposed facility is located in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for plant rerate.
WQM Permit No. WQG02672003, Sewerage, Lower Allen Township Authority, 120 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070-2428.
This proposed facility is located in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for replacement of the Linda Lane pump station.
WQM Permit No. WQG02212001, Sewerage, Silver Spring Township Authority, 5 Willow Mill Park Road, Suite 3, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
This proposed facility is located in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking permit approval for the construction of the Hunter's Glen Residential Subdivision pump station and sewer extension.
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 0220401, Sewage, Moon Township Municipal Authority, 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.
This proposed facility is located in Moon Township, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: The applicant proposed to construct a sanitary sewer extension along Hershinger Road to serve Phase 1 of the Village at Marketplace Residential Land Development.
WQM Permit No. 0272419 A-2, Sewage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority Allegheny County, 418 W Arcadia Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5506.
This existing facility is located in Hampton Township, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: sewage treatment plant pumping, aeration and disinfection improvements.
IV. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov.
PAI130507, MS4, Charlestown Township, 4030 Whitehorse Road, Devault, PA 19432. The application is for a renewal of an individual NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from a regulated municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to waters of the Commonwealth in Charlestown Township, Chester County. The receiving streams, Unnamed Tributary of French Creek (TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to Valley Creek (CWF, MF), and Unnamed Tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF, MF), are located in State Water Plan watershed 3-H, 3-F, and 3-D and are classified for Exceptional Value Waters, Migratory Fishes, Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fish, Trout Stocking, and High Quality Waters—Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The applicant is classified as a small MS4.
The applicant has submitted the following plan(s) with the application to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters:
• A Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP)
The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit. Written comments on the application and draft permit will be accepted for 30 days following publication of this notice. The period for comment may be extended at the discretion of DEP for one additional 15-day period. You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA waiver is in effect for small MS4s and is not in effect for large MS4s.
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5160, Email: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD090059 SKAOS, LLC
3265 New Hill Way
Springtown, PA 18055-9630Bucks Milford Township Unami Creek HQ-TSF-MF PAD230042 Industrial Highway, LLC
c/o Novaya Foxfield Industrial, LLC
265 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Delaware Eddystone Borough Delaware River WWF-MF PAD150166 The Hankin Group
707 Eagleview Boulevard
Exton, PA 19341
Chester Uwchlan Township Unnamed Tributary to Shamona Creek PAD150176 Planebrook Partners
2298 Horseshoe Pike
Honey Brook, PA 19344Chester East Whiteland Township Valley Creek EV Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717 705-4802.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD060037 City of Reading
815 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601-3515Berks City of Reading Schuylkill River
(WWF, MF)
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types.
PAG-12 CAFOs
CAFO Notices of Intent Received.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PAG123819 A-1, CAFO, Hard Earned Acres Inc., 1317 Ritner Highway, Shippensburg, PA 17257-9798.
This existing facility is located in Southampton Township, Cumberland County.
Description of size and scope of existing operation/activity: Dairy (Cows, Heifers, Calves): 1,423.48 AEUs.
The receiving stream, Unnamed Tributary to Bulls Head Branch (CWF, MF), is in watershed 7-B and classified for: Cold Water Fishes and Migratory Fishes.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25-year/24-hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a non-discharge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewJMA Farms, LLC
James Adams
179 Finishing Lane
Beavertown, PA 17813
Snyder 52.8 1,812.51 Swine NA Renewal Glendon Nolt
222 Long Lane
Lenhartsville, PA 19534Berks 133.8 109.6 Ducks NA New Dream Farms
13689 Dream Highway
Newburg, PA 17240
Franklin 253.1 2,562.31 Heifers NA Renewal Larry Breneman
774 Bunker Hill Rd
Strasburg, PA 17579
Lancaster 155 413.72 Swine NA Renewal Chickies Creek Farm LLC
Dustin Grinder
2537 Risser Mill Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Lancaster 11.3 1,111.5 Layer NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 4820502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lehigh Township
Municipal Authority
1069 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088Township and County Lehigh Township
Northampton CountyResponsible Official Mr. Carl Sharpe
Chairman
Lehigh Township Municipal Authority
1069 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Mr. Frederick E. Ebert, P.E.
Ebert Engineering, Inc.
4397 Skippack Pike
Skippack, PA 19474
Application Received Date May 26, 2020 Description of Action Application proposes the construction of a new community PWS system including all necessary appurtenances (i.e. distribution system piping, fire hydrants, shut-offs, booster station, emergency power provisions, booster chlorination facilities, etc.) with the source of supply being finished water from the Bethlehem Authority supplied via an interconnection. Application No. 4520502, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Spruce Lake Retreat Center
5389 Route 447
Canadensis, PA 18325
Township and County Barrett Township
Monroe CountyResponsible Official Mr. Steve Ykema
Facilities Director
Spruce Lake Retreat Center
5389 Route 447
Canadensis, PA 18325Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Mr. Douglas Berg PE
Entech Engineering Inc.
8 Silk Mill Drive
Suite 211
Hawley PA 18428Application Received Date June 4, 2020 Description of Action The applicant proposed the construction of corrosion control treatment facilities per the Department's Lead and Copper Rule, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 109, Subchapter K. Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 5320501, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Shinglehouse Borough
Water Department
P.O. Box 156
Shinglehouse, PA 16748Borough Shinglehouse Borough County Potter Responsible Official Barry Church Type of Facility Public Water Supply Permit—Construction Consulting Engineer Mr. Justin J. Medinsky, P.E.
Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc.
396 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Application Received Date June 12, 2020 Description of Action Demolition of the existing well house and construction of a new Well House No. 2 with a new iron and manganese treatment system in order to reduce the contaminants below their respective MCLs. Permit No. 4920506, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania—East Cameron Township East Cameron Township County Northumberland Type of Facility Public Water Supply Permit—Construction Consulting Engineer Mr. David Knapton
GHD, Inc.
4068 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Alison Park, PA 15101
Application Received Date June 15, 2020 Description of Action Replacement of existing Well # 1 (abandoned in 2019) with Well # 3. Construction of new raw-
water line from Well # 3 to the existing Well # 2 well station where Well # 3 will be treated, new chlorine contact piping, interior well-station modifications, and new transmission main to convey the finished water from the well station to the existing system.
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 De-partment, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00103: Elwyn (111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063) for a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Synthetic Minor Permit in Middletown Township, Delaware County. Elwyn is a facility caring for the needs of the developmentally disabled and disadvantaged. The sources of emissions include boilers and emergency generators. The company took an emission limit of 24.9 tons per year of NOx. The facility is subject to 40 C.F.R. 60 Subpart IIII and 40 C.F.R. 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
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.
07-05037: Cove Shoe Company (107 Highland Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662), to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the shoe manufacturing at Martins- burg Borough, Blair County. The primary emissions from the facility are VOC. The facility's actual 2019 emissions are VOC 17.3 and HAPs 3.81 tons. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Sources derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52d and 129.77.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
59-00029: UGI Texas Creek, LLC (835 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing, PA 19610) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Pierson 810 Compressor Station located in Gaines Township, Tioga County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 59-00029. The facility's main emission sources include a 380 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine and two TEG dehydrators.
The facility has potential emissions of 2.3 tons per year (tpy) of NOx, 0.01 tpy of SOx, 0.2 tpy of PM10, 7.7 tpy of CO, 3.5 tpy of VOCs, 0.3 tpy of total HAPs, and 8,914 tpy of GHGs. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action.
The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543, Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal for a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP20-000006: RR Donnelley Philadelphia (9985 Gantry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115) for the operation of a commercial printing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include five (5) non-heatset sheetfed lithographic printing presses ranging from a capacity of 10,000—16,000 impressions per hour, and a 30-gallon remote reservoir parts washer.
The operating permit 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 operating permit 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 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.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor (State Only) Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP19-000037: Amtrak 30th Street Station and Penn Coach Yard (2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for the operation of air pollution sources at a railroad station, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are three (3) boilers firing No. 2 oil rated 0.31 MMBtu/hr, 3.50 MMBtu/hr, and 0.375 MMBtu/hr, three (3) boilers firing natural gas each rated less than or equal to 1 MMBtu/hr, one (1) air handling unit firing natural gas rated 3.025 MMBtu/hr, and three (3) emergency generators firing diesel fuel each rated less than or equal to 565 kW. Additionally, one (1) insignificant boiler firing No. 2 Oil rated 0.249 MMBtu/hr is also included in the Natural Minor Operating Permit for facility-wide emission calculation, and it is required to follow the applicable requirements in the operating permit.
The operating permit 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 operating permit 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 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.
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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Wigfield).
Permit 56130104 and NPDES No. PA0269417. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for the commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 86.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 17, 2020.
Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
SMP 17070112. RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, revision to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to change the post-mining land use from forestland to pastureland located in Bell and Gaskill Townships, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Bear Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Whiskey Run classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 12, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
30793024 and NPDES No. PA0117650. Beazer East, Inc., c/o Three Rivers Management, Inc., 600 River Avenue, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5994. Renewal application received for continued treatment to an existing surface mine in Morgan Township, Greene County, affecting 327.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to South Fork Tenmile Creek and Tenmile Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: June 17, 2020.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54190101. Rausch Creek Coal Mining Branchdale, LLC (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County affecting 473.5 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek. Application received: July 16, 2019. Application withdrawn: June 17, 2020.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
37100301. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0258890 in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 28, 2020.
10020306 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242250. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Revision to an existing large industrial mineral surface mine to add a new sediment pond and relocate a treatment pond in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, Slippery Rock Creek, and Connoquenessing Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 10, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 06970301C15 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223794. H & K Group, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), correction to an existing quarry operation to expand the Phase I mining area and relocate NPDES Discharge Point 002 upslope of its current location in Robeson and Union Townships, Berks County affecting 289.6 acres. Receiving stream: Hay Creek, classified for the following use: EV—migratory fishes. Application received: April 27, 2020.
Permit No. 58150817. Michael & Robert Pavelski (P.O. Box 86, Susquehanna, PA 18847), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Samuel J., Christina and Donna Cosmello. Application received: June 15, 2020.
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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
NPDES No. PA0259551 (Permit No. 37140301). Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial mineral surface mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County, affecting 239.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Squaw Run, Squaw Run, unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek, and Connoquenessing Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: Duck Run. Application received: April 6, 2020.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Squaw Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharges to unnamed tributary to Squaw Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 010 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek and Connoquenessing Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 007 N 008 N 009 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Connoquenessing Creek and Connoquenessing Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 011 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The 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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E4104220-025. NBPP LLC Residence, 111 Church Street, Waterville, PA 17776, in Cummings Township, Lycoming County, ACOE District (Waterville, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 18` 29.3" ; W: 77° 21` 50.9").
This project proposes to: demolish existing residential structure and construct a new residential structure. The new structure will be in the same footprint of the existing structure and will not increase the floodway obstruction for either Pine Creek or Little Pine Creek.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
EA2006220-021, PA DCNR, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105. Messeral Bridge Removal, in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Titusville South, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 37`, 20.71"; W: -79°, 38`, 11.89").
To remove the existing 103-foot wrought iron thru truss that spans Pine Creek is Oil Creek Township, Crawford County. The bridge will be rehabilitated and installed at a location in Pymatuning State Park across Linesville Creek as part of a pedestrian trail extension project. No wetland impacts are proposed from the bridge removal.
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