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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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).
Coal Permits Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30020701 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235482. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for Bailey Mine Central Complex CRDA No. 3 and No. 4 located in Richhill and Gray Townships, Greene County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 31, 2019. Application received: May 18, 2018. Permit issued: September 18, 2020.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 56950101 and NPDES No. PA0213012. Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County affecting 106.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Piney Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: April 15, 2020. Permit issued: November 2, 2020.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 24980102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227781. Tamburlin Brothers Coal Co., Inc. (P.O. Box 1419, Clearfield, PA 16830), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 196.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Limestone Run and Little Toby Creek. Application received: September 24, 2019. Permit issued: November 2, 2020.
Permit No. 33010107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242012. Waroquier Coal Company (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830), renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, affecting 348.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Rattlesnake Creek and an unnamed tributary to Rattlesnake Creek. Application received: August 30, 2019. Permit issued: November 2, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 65-20-01 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278459. David L. Patterson, Jr., 12 Shortcut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478. Government Financed Construction Contraction issued for reclamation of approximately 12.8 acres of abandoned mine lands located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run and Beaver Run Reservoir. Application received: April 13, 2020. Contract issued: November 4, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54910206T. Rausch Creek Coal Preparation Lykens, LLC (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), transfer of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 54.6 acres. Receiving stream: Stumps Run. Application received: November 14, 2018. Transfer issued: November 4, 2020.
Permit No. 54910206R5. Rausch Creek Coal Preparation Lykens, LLC (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 54.6 acres. Receiving stream: Stumps Run. Application received: November 4, 2019. Renewal issued: November 4, 2020.
Permit No. PAM118047. Rausch Creek Coal Preparation Lykens, LLC (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 54910206 in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Stumps Run. Application received: November 14, 2018. Permit issued: November 4, 2020.
Permit No. 54090101R2. Premium Fine Coal, Inc. (P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 429.2 acres. Receiving stream: Silver Creek. Application received: July 31, 2020. Renewal issued: November 5, 2020.
Permit No. PAM115015R. Premium Fine Coal, Inc. (P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renew coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Surface Mining Permit No. 54090101 in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Silver Creek. Application received: July 31, 2020. Renewal issued: November 5, 2020.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 37150301. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201), renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0259616 in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek. Application received: June 22, 2020. Permit issued: November 2, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 64192802 and NPDES Permit No. PA0226068. Bunnell Waste Removal, Inc. (267 Tyron Street, Honesdale, PA 18431), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Texas Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Lackawaxen River. Application received: September 13, 2019. Permit issued: November 4, 2020.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 15204107. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc. (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for To Jo Mushroom Farm in Elk Township, Chester County with an expiration date of October 16, 2021. Permit issued: October 28, 2020.
Permit No. 462041111. M3 Explo, LLC (P.O. Box 528, Brownsville, PA 15417), construction blasting for Walter Property in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County with an expiration date of October 20, 2021. Permit issued: October 28, 2020.
Permit No. 54204104. M3 Explo, LLC (P.O. Box 528, Brownsville, PA 15417), construction blasting for 2401 Summer Valley Road in New Ringgold Borough, Schuylkill County with an expiration date of October 29, 2021. Permit issued: November 2, 2020.
Permit No. 67204119. Abel Construction Co., Inc. (3925 Columbia Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for Dover Highlands in Dover Township, York County with an expiration date of October 31, 2021. Permit issued: November 3, 2020.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317, and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E4601220-027, 900 River Road, LLC, 265 Franklin Street, Suite 1001, Boston, MA 02110, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain permanent parking lot access within a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM-WL-01) associated with the construction of an industrial warehouse facility. The proposed project will result in 19,167 square feet (0.440 acre) of permanent wetland impact associated construction of driveway access and grading for stormwater facilities and wetland mitigation for an industrial warehouse facility. To mitigate for loss of wetland, the construction and maintenance of 20,474 square feet (0.470 acre) of new wetland area is proposed on-site.
This project is located at 900 River Road south of the Swedeland and River Roads intersection in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Schuylkill; Norristown Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.083719 N, Longitude: 75.323547 W). Permit issued November 3, 2020.
Southcentral Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E0603220-022. Borough of Birdsboro, 202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508-2025, Birdsboro Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 6-foot wide, single span, timber bridge, having a normal span of 80-feet across Hay Creek (EV, MF) for the purpose of providing pedestrian access from Rustic Park to the Birdsboro Preserve and additional recreational opportunities. The project is located off Haycreek Road in the southern portion of a parking area for Rustic Park (Birdsboro, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.253047 Longitude: -75.813682) in Birdsboro Borough and Robeson Township Berks County. No wetland impacts. Permit issued November 2, 2020.
E0603220-021. Longswamp Township, 1112 State Street, Mertztown, PA 19539, Longswamp Township, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To (1) construct and maintain a 481 linear foot 18-inch HDPE stream enclosure within an a UNT to Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) and (2) construct and maintain a 84 linear foot 24-inch HDPE stream enclosure and relocation of an a UNT of Little Lehigh Creek (HQ-CWF) for the purpose of improving drainage and reduce flooding. The project is located along Fairchild Street (Latitude 40.501400, Longitude -75.617797) in Longswamp Township, Berks County. No wetland impacts. Permit issued November 3, 2020.
E0603219-007. Edwin Kelley, 3291 Haycreek Road, P.O. Box 33, Geigertown, PA 19523, Robeson Township, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a 48.33-foot long by 7.50-foot wide timber rail bridge having an underclearance of 5.34-feet with boulder wall bank protection across Beaver Run (HQ-CWF, MF, Wild Trout), permanently impacting 0.01 acre of exceptional value, palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purpose of providing access to a single-family residence. No earth disturbance in Beaver Run is proposed. The project is located at 527 Buck Hollow Road (Latitude: 40.2230°N; Longitude: 75.8734°W) in Robeson Township, Berks County. Wetland impacts are de minimus and replacement is not required. Permit issued November 3, 2020.
E5003220-021. Howe Township, 22 Cherry Road, Liverpool, PA 17045, Howe Township, Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To maintain a 45 linear foot long 42.0-inch HDPE culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to Howe Run (WWF, MF) under Mountain Road for the purpose of use and maintenance of the township roadway (Latitude: 40.5077; Longitude: -77.0897). The culvert was replaced under emergency permit EP-50-19-101. Permit issued November 3, 2020.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02052-1820, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc., 925 White Oaks Boulevard, Bridgeport, WV 26330, Indiana Township, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Place and maintain fill in 45 linear feet of an a UNT to Cedar Run (CWF);
2. Excavate 0.001 acre of Wetland (PEM);
3. Place and maintain fill in 0.008 acre of floodway; and
4. Temporarily cross 27 linear feet of an a UNT to Cedar Run (CWF), 0.02 acre of wetland (PEM), and 0.04 acre of floodway,
For the purpose of repairing an exposed 30-inch natural gas line via a submar mat and step pool system. Mitigation is not required due to the project nature. The project site is located 0.4 mile from the intersection of Tree Farm Road and PA-910 (Glenshaw, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 35`, 41.39"; W: -79°, 53`, 30.28"; Sub-basin 18A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Indiana Township, Allegheny County.
E0405220-002, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc., 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Big Beaver Borough & North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Construct and maintain streambank stabilization along the Beaver River (WWF, N) for the purpose of preventing future exposure of natural gas lines. Impacts associated with this activity are 15` wide by 100` in length.
Install burlap sand/cement sling bags over 165 linear feet of existing natural gas pipelines installed within the Beaver River.
The project will result in 2.16 acres of temporary impact to the floodway of the Beaver River for access and staging purposes.
The project site is located at the intersection of Westgate Drive and Enterprise Drive (Beaver Falls, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 49`, 21"; W: -80°, 18`, 47"; Sub-basin 20B; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Big Beaver Borough & North Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
E63052-740, Perryman Corporation, 213 Vandale Drive, Houston, PA 15342, Chartiers Township and North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Construct, operate, and maintain a new 17-foot-wide by 136-foot-long single span bridge over Chartiers Creek (WWF).
2. Construct and maintain a 24-inch culvert conveying a UNT to Chartiers Creek.
3. Permanently impact 5,117 square feet (0.12 acre) of existing floodway area, 2,312 square foot (0.05 acre) aerial impact over Chartiers Creek, and 99 square feet (0.002 acre) to the a UNT to Chartiers Creek (WWF).
4. Temporarily impact 321 square feet (0.007 acre) of the a UNT to Chartiers Creek and 14,210 square feet (0.32 acre) of impact to the floodway area of Chartiers Creek.
5. No mitigation is required as part of this proposed project.
For the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining an access drive in order to connect the Perryman Company south facility area with the Perryman Company north facility. The project site is located at 213 Vandale Drive, Houston, PA 15342 (Washington East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 14`, 3.0"; W: -80°, 12`, 41.8"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Chartiers Township and North Strabane Township, Washington County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA3603220-023. Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. Manheim Township, Lan- caster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To the construction and maintenance of a stream restoration project along 2,194 feet of an unnamed tributary to Bachman Run (TSF, MF) including 1.) 3,423 feet of bank grading (left and right bank); and 2.) the installation of three R-3 rip rap grade control structures, all for the purposes of stabilizing the streambanks and reducing sediment loading to the stream. The project is located near the intersection of Snyder Road and Bluestone Drive (Latitude: 40.1181°N; Longitude: 76.3337°W) in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Permit issued November 2, 2020.
EA6703220-022. Jackson Township, 439 Roth's Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362. Jackson Township, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To restore and maintain 907 liner feet of three unnamed tributaries to Codorus Creek (WWF) by lowering the streambanks and creating a broad floodplain bench, all for the purpose of improving water quality and floodplain function. The project is located along SR 116 and Little Creek Road in Jackson Township, York County (Latitude: 39.897299, Longitude: -76.856175). No wetland impacts are proposed with the project. Permit issued November 3, 2020.
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.
EA2215220-001. Dauphin County Conservation District, 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA 17018, Jackson Township, Dauphin County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove approximately 24,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment from the floodplain along Armstrong Creek (TSF) for the purpose of restoring natural aquatic ecosystems including approximately 3.8 acres of integrated wetland, stream, and floodplain areas; to realign approximately 1,984 linear feet of Armstrong Creek for the purpose of restoring watercourses; to place log sills and woody debris habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct rock construction entrances, temporary stream crossings, cofferdams, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located at 381 Enders Road, Halifax, PA 17032 (USGS Quadrangle: Enders, PA: Latitude: 40.494161; Longitude: -76.870057").
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP-3 # ESG076320001-00
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) Amwell Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Little Tenmile Creek (EV), Little Tenmile Creek (EV), Tenmile Creek (TSF), Monongahela River (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX17-003-0005 Renewal
Applicant Name Hyperion Midstream LLC
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
Address 501 Technology Drive, Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Allegheny County
Township(s) Plum Borough
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bodies Run (WWF), Bodies Run (WWF), Allegheny River (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESX13-059-0046 Renewal
Applicant Name Greylock Production LLC
Contact Person Travis Wendel
Address 101 Heritage Run Road, Suite 1
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Greene County
Township(s) Greene Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Frosty Run (TSF), Frosty Run (TSF)/Whitley Creek (TSF)ESCGP-3 # ESG15-059-0027
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO LLC
Contact Person Erin Debias
Address 2200 Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Franklin Twp
Receiving Stream(s)and Classification(s) UNTs to Smith Creek (WWF), Smith Creek (WWF)/South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG073020010-00
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO LLC
Contact Person Gregg West
Address 2200 Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Greene County
Township(s) Wayne Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Calico Run (WWF), Roberts Run (WWF), Dunkard Creek (WWF)
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Following Plans and Reports Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Embodys Sunoco, 46-24044, 1435 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Pottstown Borough, Chester County. Coventry Environmental Associates, P.O. Box 224, Saint Peters, PA 19470, on behalf of Embody's Sunoco, 1435 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet residential Statewide health standards.
Septa Callowhill Dist, 51-44392, 59th & Callowhill Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19139, City of Philadelphia. Michael Baker International, 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 210, Fort Washington, PA 19034, on behalf of Septa, 1234 Market Street 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3780, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet site-specific standards.
Kinder Morgan Liquids Term, 51-40930, 3300 N. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134, City of Philadelphia. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341 on behalf of Kinder Morgan Philadelphia Terminal, 3300 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with cumene. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet site-specific standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Sheetz # 319, Storage Tank ID # 40-37719, 163 South Memorial Highway, Trucksville, PA 18708, Kingston Township, Luzerne County, EnviroTrac, on behalf of Sheetz, 351 Sheetz Way, Claysburg, PA 16625, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The Remedial Action Completion Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide Health Standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Waldman's Service Center, Storage Tank Facility ID # 06-19938, 1927 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19604, Reading City, Berks County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of Mr. Frank Waldman, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document attainment of the Site-Specific Standard.
Former Inch Equipment Facility, Storage Tank Facility ID # 34-62082, 1071 and 1105 Main Street, McAllisterville, PA 17049, Fayette Township, Juniata County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Inch Equipment, P.O. Box 247, McAllisterville, PA 17049, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Site-Specific Standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Has Taken Action on The Following Plans And Reports Under The Storage Tank And Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require DEP to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or non-residential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone DEP through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Septa Germantown Garage, 51-07482, 6725 German- town Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119, City of Philadelphia. Michael Baker International, 1818 Market Street, Suite 1310, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Septa, 1234 Market Street 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3780 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet residential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved on October 27, 2020.
7 Eleven 40129, 51-46470, 7434 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19138, City of Philadelphia. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of the nonresidential Statewide health standards and site-specific standards and was approved by the Department on October 28, 2020.
7 Eleven 40287, 15-09239, 1495 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA 19087, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Mulry Cresswell Environmental, Inc., 1679 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Management Operations, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The Remedial Action Completion Report did not demonstrate attainment of residential Statewide health standards and was disapproved by the Department on October 29, 2020.
Crystal, 46-41045, 601 W. 8th St., Lansdale, PA 19446, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Advanced GeoServices, 1878 Marleton Pike East, Suite 10, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, on behalf of Crystal Inc.—PMC, 601 West 8th Street, Lansdale, PA 19446-1809 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The Remedial Action Completion Report demonstrated attainment of nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by the DEP on October 29, 2020.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before 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.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
Public Notice of Application and Draft State Water Quality Certification for a FERC Regulated Pipeline Project
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Appalachia to Market Project.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
WQ6583220-002, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 890 Winter Street, Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451. Appalachia to Market Project, in North Union Township of Fayette County, Salem Township of Westmoreland County, Pike Township of Berks County, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Corps Districts. The proposed project will involve the following system modifications:
• Bechtelsville crossover: Install full crossover from Texas Eastern Lines 28/27 to Texas Eastern Lines 19/12 at milepost (MP) 218.81 (beginning of Line 28 loop) in Berks County, PA (Coordinates: 40° 24` 50.54", -75° 42` 27.03");
• Uniontown crossover: Install full crossover from Texas Eastern Lines 30/25 to Texas Eastern Lines 10/15 at MP 771.05 (end of Line 30 loop) in Fayette County, PA (Coordinates: 39° 55` 42.75", -79° 44` 01.41"); and
• Delmont loop: Install approximately 0.8 mile of 30-inch diameter pipeline in same trench as abandoned 30-inch diameter Line 27 downstream from the Delmont Compressor Station in Westmoreland County, PA (Project Center Coordinates: 40° 23` 18.55", -79° 32` 08.62").
On May 1, 2020, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP20-436-000), which was issued on September 30, 2020. The FERC Environmental Assessment for the Project, which was issued on September 15, 2020, may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP20-436-000).
On July 1, 2020, Applicant requested a state water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania De-partment of Environmental Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, will provide necessary pipeline infrastructure to enhance and increase the capacity and allow for incremental growth to residential and commercial customers; the project will deliver 18,000 Dth/d of supply to an existing delivery point. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 16.16 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 81 linear feet of a UNT to Beaver Run (HQ-CWF), 0.07 acre of a UNT to Beaver Run (HQ-CWF) floodway, 0.04 acre of a UNT to Pine Creek (EV, MF) floodway, 0.01 acre of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetlands, 0.23 acre of temporary impacts to Other (O) PEM wetlands, and 0.26 acre of permanent impacts to O PEM wetlands.
PADEP, by this notice, is proposing to issue a SWQC to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP for the Appalachia to Market Project. PADEP is proposing to certify that construction, operation and maintenance of the Appalachia to Market Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP is proposing to further certify that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Appalachia to Market Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroach-ments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management) and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—Applicant shall properly operate and maintain at all times all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals which ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. The Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, the Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Domenic Rocco, PE, Director, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend, or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that the Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of the SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 890 Winter Street, Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451, Appalachia to Market Project—Delmont Loop and Bechtelsville Crossover.
The proposed project will involve the following system modifications:
• Bechtelsville crossover: Install full crossover from Texas Eastern Lines 28/27 to Texas Eastern Lines 19/12 at milepost (MP) 218.81 (beginning of Line 28 loop) in Berks County, PA;
• Delmont loop: Install approximately 0.8 mile of 30-inch diameter pipeline in same trench as abandoned 30-inch diameter Line 27 downstream from the Delmont Compressor Station in Westmoreland County, PA.
The project consists of two (2) Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits and one (1) Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control Permit. Below are the Chapter 105 permit applications being reviewed by the Department.
E6583220-028. The Westmoreland County portion of the project is located in Salem Township, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. The proposed project starts at MP 0.76, located west of Crooked Run Road (Latitude: 40.385011o; Longitude -79.541961o), and extending to MP 1.60, located East of Boggs Hollow Road (Latitude: 40.39135o; Longitude -79.529261o).
The proposed project impacts in Westmoreland County include a total of 81 feet of temporary impacts and 10 feet of permanent impacts to a UNT Beaver Run (HQ-CWF); 0.07 acre of floodway impacts; 0.23 acre of temporary impacts to Other Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetlands; 0.06 acre of permanent indirect impacts to Other PEM wetlands; and 0.20 acre of permanent direct impacts to Other PEM wetlands. To compensate for the proposed permanent direct project impacts in Westmoreland County, the applicant is proposing to purchase off-site mitigation credits at a ratio of 1:1.
GP110683220-027. The Berks County portion of the project is located in Pike Township, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. The proposed project is located at Texas Eastern's existing pig-launcher site off Mine Road (Latitude: 40.413992o; Longitude -75.707658o).
The proposed project impacts in Berks County include a total of 0.04 acre of a UNT Pine Creek (EV, MF) floodway impacts and 0.01 acre of temporary impacts to one (1) Exceptional Value PEM wetland.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
ESG836520002-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for Appalachia to Market—Delmont Loop. The proposed facilities for the Project include two crossovers and one pick-up and relay and related appurtenances, all of which will be located within or adjacent to Texas Eastern's current right-of-way. In Salem Township, Westmoreland County the Delmont loop pick-up and relay is proposed which is a 0.8-mile segment of existing Line 27 that will be replaced with a 30-inch outside diameter pipeline. The proposed Delmont loop starts at MP 0.76, located west of Crooked Run Road (Latitude: 40.385011o; Longitude -79.541961o), and extending to MP 1.60, located East of Boggs Hollow Road (Latitude: 40.39135o; Longitude -79.529261o). New pig launcher/receiver facilities and other related appurtenances will be installed at the beginning and end of the loop. Permanent impervious land cover is proposed at the launcher and receiver cross over sites. One cross over is in Berks County and the other in Fayette County, for which each have less than 5 acres of earth disturbance.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is 5 acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address: Counties: DEP Office: ESG836520002-00 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
5400 Westheimer Ct.
Houston, TX 77056Westmoreland County
Berks County
Fayette CountyRegional Permit
Coordination Office
Public Comments for Water Obstructions and Encroachments, State Water Quality Certification And Erosion And Sediment Control.
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, 21400 U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
STORAGE TANKS
OUT-OF-SERVICE INSPECTION VARIANCE
The following variance from Out-of-Service Inspection requirements under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. § 6021.301) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter F, has been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762.
Variance No. Applicant Name County Municipality Tank
TypeTank
Capacity
A-20-0002 Carpenter Company Lehigh County Upper Macungie Township Toluene Diisocyanate >21,000 gallons The variance request asks that a large aboveground storage tank (AST) at the facility be excluded from part of the Out-of-Service Inspection requirements located in 25 Pa. Code § 245.553(c). Specifically, the variance requests that the facility be allowed to substitute a combined In-Service Integrity Inspection and in-service robotic floor inspection of the AST for a manned-entry Out-of-Service Inspection. The tank subject to the variance request is the only AST in Pennsylvania with a capacity greater than 21,000 gallons storing Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI). Documentation provided to DEP described the hazards associated with personnel exposure to residual TDI during tank entry that presented unique conditions which make a manned-entry Out-of-Service Inspection technically impractical and unsafe. A variance was granted upon conditions that the inspections include additional testing to fully evaluate the tank bottom, and that all inspection and testing activities are directly overseen by a DEP-certified ''IAF''. If deficiencies requiring the tank to be removed from service are observed, the tank must be immediately emptied. This variance approval applies only to the 2020 Out-of-Service Inspection of this AST.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-1611. Filed for public inspection November 20, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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