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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0262F: Penn Color, Inc. (2801 Richmond Road, Hatfield, PA 19440) for the installation of a new C6 continuous line (Source ID 213) and reroute existing equipment to a new or refurbished dust collector (Control Device C213) operating as part of Color Concentrate Manufacturing in the Dry Building 1 (Source ID 100) at the manufacturing plant located in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. Penn Color, Inc. is a minor source of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and an area source for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). The existing facility is currently operating under Synthetic Minor Operating Permit No. 46-00262. The installation will not trigger New Source Review or Prevention of Severe Deterioration for any criteria pollutant, including Greenhouse Gases. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
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.
67-05007E: Adhesives Research Inc. (400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327) installation of two new chemical reactors at the adhesive coating manufacturing facility located in Springfield Township, York County. The new reactor tanks will produce a new polymer that will be either applied at two coating lines at the facility or sent to another facility for application.
The expected potential emissions from this project are as follows: 1.06 tpy CO; 1.74 tpy NOx; 1.02 tpy HAPs; 10.05 tpy VOC; and less than 1 tpy of SOx and PM10. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 as well as applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFF—New Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UU—New Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Equipment Leaks, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart RR—Standards of Performance for Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label Surface Coating Operations, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJ—New Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paper and Other Web Coatings, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHH—New Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Operations, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart SS—New Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Closed Vent Systems and Control Devices, 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b Control of VOC Emissions from Paper, Film and Foil Surface Coating Processes. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-00034: Villanova University (800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085) DEP intends to renew the Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) for operation of 4 boilers, 39 miscellaneous heaters, and several emergency generators at the Villanova University facility located in Radnor Township, Delaware County. Villanova University is a major facility for nitrogen oxide emissions and they took a 99.9-ton per year NOx limit to avoid Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT) II regulations (25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100). During this renewal, Plan Approval 23-0034 for six emergency engines was incorporated into the TVOP. The following applicable requirements were incorporated: (a) 40 CFR Subpart JJJJJJ for the boilers, and (2) 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ for the respective emergency engines. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6328.
03-00027: In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve an alternative Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan and seeks an approval of an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC Keystone Station located in Plum Creek Township, Armstrong County. And in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection intends to modify the facility's Title V Operating Permit. The facility is located at 175 Cornell Road, Suite 1, Blairsville, PA 15717. The facility's representative to contact concerning this application is Mr. Nathan Rozic, Environmental Specialist. His phone number is 724-354-5475. The facility's major emission sources include two tangential pulverized coal-fired (PC) boilers, each with nominal maximum heat inputs of 8,717 MMBtu/hr, two 138 MMBtu/hour auxiliary boilers, four 3,600 bhp peaking diesel electrical generators, emergency diesel engines and fire pumps, coal handling, ash disposal, limestone and gypsum operations, plant haul roads, cooling towers, miscellaneous propane heaters and sorbent handling and storage.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (03-00027) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal; this includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive RACT II requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
• Emissions of NOx expressed as NO2 for Units 1 and 2 are individually limited to a maximum of 0.080 lb. NOx/MMBtu on a daily average basis. This limit excludes, emissions during start-up, shut-down, malfunction, or to operate pursuant to any emergency generation operations required by the PJM, including necessary testing for such emergency consistent with the unit's technological limitations, manufacturers' specifications, good engineering and maintenance practices, and good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions.
• Emissions of NOx expressed as NO2 from Unit 1 and 2 are individually limited to a maximum of 0.30 lb. NOx/MMBtu on a daily average basis under all operating conditions.
• Emissions of NOx expressed as NO2 from Unit 1 and 2 are individually limited to a maximum 800 lbs. NOx/hr on a 30-operating day rolling average basis under all operating conditions.
• The owner or operator shall calibrate, operate, and maintain all elements of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in a manner consistent with good engineering and air pollution control practices at all times the SCR system is in use.
• The owner or operator shall maintain NOx controls as effective as reasonably possible during startups and shutdowns.
• The owner or operator shall take steps to bring NOx controls back into full service as quickly as practicable whenever the control equipment experiences a malfunction.
• The owner or operator shall document and report to the DEP, information regarding the cause of the malfunction and the steps for bringing the controls back.
• The owner or operator shall develop, maintain, and implement an operation and maintenance plan (O&M Plan) for Unit 1, Unit 2, Low NOx Burner (LNB) and the SCR.
• Within 3 months of the effective date of this permit, the facility shall set the SCR at a target NOx emission rate of 0.060 lb. NOx per MMBtu.
• The facility shall regularly consult with the SCR catalyst vendor to monitor SCR performance in accordance with the catalyst management plans (CMPs) developed for the SCR systems. Such consultation shall be documented by the facility and occur every 180 days.
• Inclusion and Revisions of 40 CFR Part 97 CSAPR Related Subparts (Subpart EEEEE is replaced with Subpart GGGGG).
If requested by October 6, 2021, a public hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on October 13, 2021, to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be October 6, 2021. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted on the Bureau of Air Quality's webpage at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/RACT-II.aspx.
Persons wishing to present testimony should contact Tom Decker, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, thomadecke@pa.gov or (814) 332-6615 to reserve a time. Witnesses will be limited to 10 minutes and should provide two written copies of their testimony.
Persons may also contact the Department to find out if the hearing is cancelled by contacting Tom Decker at thomadecke@pa.gov or (814) 332-6615.
Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit 3 copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Eric A. Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Eric A. Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. A 30-day comment period from September 11, 2021, will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed permit number 03-00027; and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit or the proposed RACT II Plan.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 814-332-6078. The review memo will be posted at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/RACT-II.aspx.
Persons in need of accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Tom Decker at (814) 332-6615 or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
The Department must receive comments no later than October 12, 2021. Commentators are encouraged to submit comments using the Department's online eComment tool at www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/eComment or by e-mail to ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments can be mailed to the North West Regional Office, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
35-00076: Jennings Calvey Funeral Home & Cremation SVC, Inc. (111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1568) for the operation of a crematory at the facility located in Clarks Summit Borough, Lackawanna County. The emissions will be controlled by an afterburner. This is a new State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only Operating Permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
40-00095: Polyglass USA Inc. (555 Oak Ridge Road, Hazleton, PA 18202-9362) for the operation of sources at their manufacturing facility located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The process equipment emission sources at the facility consist of dip tanks, roller coaters, storage silos, mixers, and asphalt storage tanks. The emissions from the sources are controlled by a burn-off oven/incinerator. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only Operating Permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
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.
67-03154: Service Tire Truck Center, Inc. (2800 Concord Road, York, PA 17402) for a natural minor operating permit renewal for a truck tire retreading plant located in Springettsbury Township, York County. The primary potential emissions from the operation are estimated at 2.17 tpy of TSP and 0.99 tpy of VOC for 6,000 hours per year. The actual emissions are less than 1 tpy each of VOC and PM10. The Operating Permit will include emission standards and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
26-00569: Holt & Bugbee Hardwoods, Inc. (1600 Shawsheen St., P.O. Box 37, Tewksbury, MA, 01876). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) for the operation of a hardwood lumber drying and processing facility located in North Union Township, Fayette County.
The subject facility uses a wood waste-fired boiler to kiln dry hardwood lumber and further process the material into dimension boards and architectural moldings. The boiler is controlled by a multi-clone dust collector that limits particulate matter emissions to 0.25 lbs/MMBtu of heat input. The facility also has an 8.4 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler that is used as a backup unit. A milling building contains the various saws and milling machines where the lumber is processed and wood waste is created. The wood waste is collected by two (2) dust collectors and pneumatically conveyed to a storage silo for feeding the boiler. The annual potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 22.13 tons NOx, 52.96 tons of CO, 2.09 tons SO2, 1.62 tons VOC, 24.41 tons PM, 24.41 tons PM10, and 20,507 tons of CO2e. HAP emissions are considered to be negligible.
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emissions limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 26-00569) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
65-01037: Alcoa Technical Center, LLC (859 White Cloud Road, New Kensington, PA 15068). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Alcoa Technical Center, LLC to authorize the operation of a Research and Development (R&D) facility located in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County.
Alcoa Technical Center, LLC is a Research and Development site that evaluates new components and manufacturing methods related to the breakthrough technology of smelting. Most of the sources operate for short durations on fluctuating schedules dictated by analytical requirements and changing business needs. Many operations are bench scale. The facility consists of a natural gas fired boilers rated 10.4 MMBtu/hr, isostatic press, an emergency generator, various small natural gas-fired sources such as heaters, burners, ovens, furnaces, mixers, grinders, small reactors, etc. associated with this type of R&D operation. Emissions are controlled by dust collectors and thermal oxidizer. This facility has the potential to emit 4.53 tpy of PM, 6.42 tpy of NOx, 1 tpy of VOCs, 1.17 tpy of HAPs and 54 tpy of CO. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the proposed permit have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (65-01037) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Alcoa Technical Center, LLC State Only Operating Permit Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Alcoa Technical Center, LLC State Only Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
61-00187: SMS Group—Oil City, Technical Service Division (671 Colbert Ave, Oil City, PA 16301-2288). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of the Oil City facility owned by SMS Group located in the City of Oil City, Venango County. The facility's primary emission sources include a copper electroplating dip tank, nickel electroplating stations, powder coat systems, a paint booth, degreasers, polishing booths, and miscellaneous natural gas combustion. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 2.49 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.73 TPY CO, 3.77 TPY VOC, 0.33 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.01 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. Several of the plating and polishing operations are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWWWW, NESHAP Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
56773708. Miller Springs Remediation Management, Inc., 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77046 to renew the permit for reclamation only for Strayer Coal Refuse Disposal Area located in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 19, 2021. Application received: June 7, 2021.
56841321 and NPDES Permit No. PA0001881. Miller Springs Remediation Management, Inc., 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77046 to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only for Bird Mine No. 2/No. 3 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County and Stonycreek Township, Cambria County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 20, 2021. Application received: June 7, 2021.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit 32110104 and NPDES No. PA0263303, Simkol Corp., 1005A Bush Road, Saltsburg, PA 15681, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Young Township, Indiana County, affecting 40.5 acres. Receiving streams: Nesbit Run and unnamed tributary to Whiskey Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 24, 2021.
Permit 56960107 and NPDES No. PA0234231, PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 135 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Quemahoning SWI. Application received: August 24, 2021.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
02070104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251224. Collier Land & Coal Development, LP, 223 Fourth Avenue, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Revision application for abatement plan change to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Collier Township, Allegheny County, affecting 33.33 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Robinson Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: August 25, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 22851304R7. S & M Coal Co., 1744 East Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980, renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County affecting 4.2 acres. Receiving stream: Wiconisco Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 11, 2021.
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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit 50210801 and GP104 PAM421008, Cambridge Natural Stone Company Inc., 7889 Horse Valley Road, East Waterford, PA 17021, commencement, operation, and restoration of small industrial minerals operation in Toboyne Township, Perry County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Narrows Branch, to Tuscarora Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 23, 2021.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
59210801. Theodore Wood, 416 Odell Road, Mansfield, PA 16933. Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation located in Rutland Township, Tioga County affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Mill Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Tioga River classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: August 19, 2021.
4775SM14 and NPDES No. PA0115525. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal mining site located in Lamar Township, Clinton County affecting 163.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Long Run and Fishing Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF and CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 23, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 6276SM1C4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594571. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County affecting 93.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Pequea Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: August 3, 2021.
Permit No. 67000301C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224065. Pennsy Supply, Inc., York County affecting 288.75 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fisher. Application received: August 5, 2021.
Permit No. 58060820. Theodore R. Walworth, P.O. Box 14, Hallstead, PA 18822, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on quarry owned by Theodore R. Walworth. Application received: August 18, 2021.
Permit No. 58050824. Jack L. McKeeby, 2236 Snyder Road, New Milford, PA 18834, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by Jack L. McKeeby. Application received: August 19, 2021.
Permit No. 64070810. Gary & Scott Hunt, P.O. Box 36, 111 Hunt Road, Lake Como, PA 18437, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 2.0 acres on quarry owned by Gary & Scott Hunt. Application received: August 19, 2021.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30-days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225207. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., 144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640. Renewal of NPDES Permit on Surface Coal Mining No. 40663023, in Hazle Township Luzerne County affecting 165.0 acres. Receiving stream: Hazle Creek, Lehigh Valley Watershed classified for the following uses: HQ cold water and migratory fisheries. This permit has no discharges (No outfall no flow). Application received: January 5, 2021.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0226173. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, NPDES Permit on Noncoal Surface Mine Permit No. 5975SM3 in Covington Township, Lackawanna County, affecting 118.8 acres. Receiving stream: Spring Brook Watershed classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishery. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: February 25, 2021.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 02SW No Stormwater 02PD No Pit Water
Outfalls: 02PD 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 02PD 0.75 0.75 Oil and Grease (mg/L) 02PD Monitor And Report Turbidity (NTU) 02PD 40.0
Outfalls: 02SW 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) 02SW Monitor And Report Turbidity (NTU) 02SW 40.0 80.0 100.0 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0593206. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., P.O. Box 549, Tamaqua, PA 18252, renewal of NPDES Permit on Noncoal Surface Mine Permit No. 7373SM3 in East Penn Township, Carbon County, affecting 203.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek Watershed classified for the following uses: trout stock fishery and migratory fishes. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: April 5, 2021.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater 002 No Stormwater
Outfalls: 001 and 002 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0010235. York Building Products Co. Inc., 950 Smile Way, York PA 17405, revision of NPDES Permit on Noncoal Surface Mine Permit No. 67870301, in West Manchester Township and City of York, York County affecting 245.2 acres. Receiving stream: Willis Run Watershed, classified for the following use: warm water fishery. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: April 19, 2021.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater 002 No Stormwater/Groundwater 003 No Stormwater/Groundwater
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge 002 (MGD) 2.16 4.60 Discharge 003 (MGD) 1.44 4.60 Discharge 002 or 003 if either are inactive (MGD) 4.60 4.60 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484.250.5160. E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E2301221-015, City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation (DOA), Philadelphia International Airport Terminal D, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19153, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
City of Philadelphia DOA is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Tinicum Island Road Realignment Project and is the first phase of the overall multi-phased West Cargo Redevelopment and Expansion Project:
1. To place fill within an emergent wetland area (PEM) association with the construction of roadway embankment resulting in 1.68 acres of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.871495 N, Longitude: 75.274333 W).
2. To place fill within an emergent wetland area (PEM) associated with the construction of roadway embankment and the construction and maintenance of a two (2) 14-inch by 23-incch ERCP culvert to maintain wetland hydrology resulting in 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impact. This activity also includes the placement of riprap rock apron (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.871495, Longitude: 75.274333 W).
3. To construct and maintain a new 42-inch RCP outfall within Long Hook Creek (WWF) to facilitate discharge for a proposed stormwater management facility resulting in 15 linear feet (0.001 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.865249, Longitude: 75.2790526 W).
4. To place fill within Long Hook Creek (WWF) associated with the construction and maintenance of two (2) 36-inch cross culverts to maintain wetland hydrology resulting 0.01 acre of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.864374, Longitude: 75.2779871 W).
5. To place fill within Long Hook Creek (WWF) associated with the construction and maintenance of cross culverts at the road crossing resulting in 0.17 acre of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.864374, Longitude: 75.2779871W).
6. To place fill within Long Hook Creek (WWF) associated with an outfall scour hole and construction and maintenance of cross culverts at the road crossing resulting in 0.01 acre of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Bridgeport; Philadelphia; Woodbury Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.864374, Longitude: 75.277987W).
7. To place fill within the floodplain at various locations along Long Hook Creek (WWF) associated with roadway embankment, outfall construction and the removal of berm for floodplain reconnection as part of the wetland mitigation and includes 3.61 acres of new forested wetlands and the enhancement of 0.74 acre of existing wetlands.
Overall project impacts include 2.09 acres of permanent wetland impact, 0.089 acre of temporary wetland impact, 0.191 acre of permanent watercourse impact, 0.1 acre of temporary watercourse impact, 2.73 acres of permanent floodway impact and 0.42 acre of temporary floodway impact. The proposed implementation of the remaining phases for the West Cargo Redevelopment Expansion Project will result in additional permanent wetland and watercourse impacts. To mitigate for the full build, construction of a 45-acre tidal and non-tidal mitigation complex is proposed within Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park in Philadelphia and includes 28.6 acres of tidal wetland creation and 12.1 acres of wetland enhancements. The Tinicum Island Road Realignment Project is located between the Tinicum Island-Hog Island Road Intersection and the Tinicum Island-North Access Road Intersection at the Philadelphia International Airport in Tinicum Township, Delaware County.
Permit No. E2301221-017, Sunoco Pipeline, LP, 525 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Tinicum Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following listed water obstruction encroachment activities associated with the SR 291 Pipeline Relocation Project. The project proposes the relocation of portions of two liquid transfer pipelines, 12" and 8" Sunoco lines, due to the replacement of the PennDOT SR 291 bridge.
The proposed new location of the pipelines will impact approximately 0.62 acre of exceptional value wetland (0.01 acre of permanent wetland and 0.61 acre of temporary wetland) of Unnamed Tributary to Delaware River (WWF).
The site is located between SR291 and Scott Way South of I-95 and west of the PHL Airport (Lansdowne, PA USGS map; Lat: 39.8752; Long: -75.2654) in Tinicum Township, Delaware County.
Permit No. E4601221-016, Pottstown Sustainable Energy Park, LLC, 120 Howard Street, Charleroi, PA 15022, Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following listed water obstruction and encroachment activates associated with Pottstown Sustainable Energy Plant, a cellulose-based solid waste gasification plant in and along the 100-year floodway of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF). The proposed work will include the construction of a large feedstock preparation and fuel conversion building, an office building, parking lot, storage silos, truck loading stations, stormwater BMPs and other associated facilities. The project proposes approximately 4,400 SF of permanent floodway impact.
The site is located near the intersection of College Drive and Keystone Boulevard, (Pottstown, PA USGS map; Lat: 40.246817; Long: -75670800) Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E4502221-005. Martinell Enterprises, Inc., 145 Camelback Road, Tannersville, PA 18372, in Pocono Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To come into permit compliance, from the various improvements that were constructed over the course of development. This includes existing ponds, water intakes and outfalls between ponds, pedestrian bridge, and a stormwater pipe, all within the watercourse of Pocono Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located in Pocono Township, Monroe County. Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 03` 03" Longitude: -75° 19` 55". (Mount Pocono, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 03` 03"; Longitude: -75° 19` 55").
E5802221-005. 520 S.R. 370, LLC, 510 S.R. 370, Union Dale, PA 18470, in Ararat Township, Susque− hanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Goose Ranch Ecological Resort Project:
1. A fill within 0.004 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructing an entrance road adjoining S.R. 370 as well as a parking lot.
2. A crossing of a UNT to East Branch Lackawanna River (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 15-foot wide paved access road and a 20-foot long, 24-inch diameter culvert pipe. This impact will permanently impact 0.001 acre of PEM Wetlands (EV).
3. A utility line crossing of a UNT to East Branch Lackawanna River (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 2-inch diameter electrical conduit.
4. An 80-LF crossing of PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
5. A 60-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
6. A 90-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
7. A 45-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
8. A 25-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
9. A 70-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
10. A 155-LF crossing of 0.001 acre of PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 6-foot wide mulch walking path.
The permittee is required to provide 0.12 acre of replacement wetlands.
The project is located approximately 0.06 mile northeast of the intersection of S.R. 370 and May Road (Orson, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 47` 47" Longitude: -75° 28` 37") in Ararat Township, Susquehanna County.
E3502221-007. NP Covington Township, LLC, 12977 N. Outer 40 Road, St. Louis, MO 63141-8655, in Covington Township, Lackawanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To fill approximately 0.066 acre of a man made Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland, for the construction of an 833,100 square foot warehouse/distribution center. All other on-site wetlands will be avoided and undisturbed by the proposed project. The project is located in Covington Township, Lackawanna County. Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 18` 39" Longitude: -75° 33` 05". (Moscow, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 18` 39"; Longitude: -75° 33` 05").
E3502221-005. Pa Department of Transportation, Engineering District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512, La Plume Township, Lackawanna County, Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
The following impacts are associated with the structure replacement for T-437 over Ackerly Creek:
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 47-foot wide single-span integral abutment bridge carrying T-437 (College Road) across Ackerly Creek (TSF-CWF, MF) having a 62.33-foot span and a 7.7-foot underclearance. Floodway fill appurtenant to the structure replacement will also occur.
Approximately 0.01 acre of PEM/PSS wetland will be permanently impacted due to the placement of R-8/R-4 riprap scour protection.
The proposed project is located along SR T-437 (Factoryville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 33` 39.64"; Longitude: -75° 46` 10.91") in La Plume Township, Lackawanna County.
E4002221-014. Susan Boris, 405 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove an existing 2,024 ft2 dock structure and to construct and maintain a 1,184 ft2, pile-supported boathouse and a 2,666 ft2, pile-supported dock within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at Pole # 38, approximately 0.19 mile southeast of the intersection of Lakeside Drive (S.R. 415) and Washington Street (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 47"; Longitude: -76° 2` 8.64") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 47"; Longitude: -76° 2` 8.64").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E2103221-001. Hampden Township, 209 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a 15-vehicle gravel/asphalt parking area, a 20.0-foot by 40.0-foot pavilion with ADA accessible restrooms including associated waterline and sewer line, an 8.0-foot wide walking trail loop, and an improved 10.0-foot wide boat ramp, all totaling 0.58 acre of impacts in the floodway and floodplain of Conodoguinet Creek (WWF) and 10 linear feet of impact to Conodoguinet Creek (WWF). The purpose of the project is to provide upgrades to Srouji Park, located along Good Hope Road in Hampden Township, Cumberland County (Latitude: 40.2435; Longitude: -76.9703).
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E1606221-002, James Kapp, 8100 Ohio River Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Kapp Boat Ramps, in Madison Township, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Rimersburg, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 00`, 25.1"; W: -79°, 36`, 07.8").
To maintain one existing boat ramp and to construct and maintain four additional boat ramps to provide access to the Allegheny River from the northern side of the Rails to Trails' ''Armstrong Trail'' on James Kapp's property impacting approximately 0.46 acre of floodway to the river in Madison Township, Clarion County.
E4206221-007, American Refining Group, Inc., 77 N Kendall Ave, Bradford, PA 16701. Flare Bridge, in Bradford City, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Bradford, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 57`, 55.1718"; W: -78°, 37`, 59.2142").
To construct and maintain a utility flare bridge with a span of 140 feet and length of 10 feet providing a 3 feet walkway for associated pedestrian traffic over Tunungwant Creek in Bradford City, McKean County. The crossing will clear the existing flood control protection and permanently impact approximately 1,200 square feet (0.03 acre) of the stream and an additional 1,200 square feet (0.03 acre) of the floodway.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E1829221-002: UGI Ponderosa, LLC, 835 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Gallagher Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Rattlesnake Loop Pipeline Line Project, which consists of one 16-inch steel natural gas pipeline, with the following impacts:
1. 37.0 linear feet and 11,872 square feet of floodway impacts of a UNT to Wildcat Hollow (EV, CWF), 6,048 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, and 1,764 square feet of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary road crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 17` 27.74", Longitude: W 77° 31` 45.92");
2. 2,595 square feet of temporary impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, 2,580 square feet of permanent impacts to Exception Value (EV) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands, and 985 square feet of permanent impacts to Exceptional Value (EV) Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary road crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 17` 38.40", Longitude: W 77° 32` 05.55");
3. 2,128 square feet of temporary impacts and 1,080 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary road crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 17` 49.44", Longitude: W 77° 32` 25.49"); and
4. 3,504 square feet of temporary impacts and 3,048 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via open cut trenching and a temporary road crossing (Glen Union, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 17` 53.51", Longitude: W 77° 32` 33.321").
The project will result in 37.0 linear feet of stream impacts, 11,872 square feet (0.27 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 5,632 square feet (0.13 acre) of temporary impacts to PEM wetlands, 4,128 square feet (0.09 acre) of permanent impacts to PEM wetlands, 8,643 square feet (0.20 acre) of temporary impacts to EV PEM wetlands, 4,344 square feet (0.10 acre) of permanent impacts to EV PEM wetlands, and 985 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent impacts to EV PFO wetlands all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline and associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development.
E5829221-006: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC; 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840; Auburn Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE, Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 680 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 44", Long. -76° 04` 56");
2. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 180 lineal feet of a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 44", Long. -76° 04` 55");
3. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 2,080 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 55", Long. -76° 04` 41");
4. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 300 lineal feet of a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 55", Long. -76° 04` 41");
5. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 2,980 square feet (0.07 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 56", Long. -76° 04` 40");
6. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 1,720 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 42` 59", Long. -76° 04` 40");
7. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 980 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 100 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 03", Long. -76° 04` 17");
8. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline crossing impacting 4 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 07", Long. -76° 03` 47");
9. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 5,020 square feet (0.12 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 13", Long. -76° 03` 51");
10. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline crossing impacting 1 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 15", Long. -76° 03` 53");
11. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline crossing impacting 6 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 15", Long. -76° 03` 53");
12. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 2,280 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 16", Long. -76° 03` 53");
13. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline crossing impacting 4,140 square feet (0.10 acre) of floodway to an unnamed tributary to a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 16", Long. -76° 03` 54");
14. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline crossing impacting 2,620 square feet (0.06 acre) of floodway to an unnamed tributary to a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 17", Long. -76° 03` 56");
15. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat bridge crossing impacting 580 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 18", Long. -76° 03` 57");
16. A 16-inch diameter temporary water pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 400 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 300 lineal feet of a tributary to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF) (Auburn Center, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 43` 22", Long. -76° 03` 53").
The North Marcellus Benscoter WP—Marbaker WI Temporary Waterline project is located in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 890 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 6,760 square feet (0.16 acre) of temporary floodway only impacts, and 0.42 acre (18,413 square feet) of temporary PEM wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a temporary water pipeline for well development.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA2203221-005. Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, in Derry Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To conduct a stream restoration project along 1,736 feet of an unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek (WWF, MF) including 1.) the re-grading and maintenance of 1,736 feet of streambank; 2.) the installation and maintenance of 1,512 feet of live stake bank stabilization; 3.) the installation and maintenance of 1,769 feet of live fascine bank stabilization; 4.) the construction and maintenance of 244 feet of fabric encapsulated soil with branch packing; 5.) the construction and maintenance of five riffles; 6.) the construction and maintenance of six j-hook vanes; 7.) the construction and maintenance of fourteen rock cross vanes; 8.) the construction and maintenance of four double cross rock vanes; 9.) the installation and maintenance of three root wads; and 10.) the excavation of 0.15 acre of an open water pond, all permanently impacting 0.04 acre of palustrine forested wetlands and all for the purposes of alleviating erosion and high velocity flows within the channel during rainfall events. The project is located immediately south of the intersection of Wood Road and Bullfrog Valley Road (Latitude: 40° 15` 21.83" N, Longitude: 76° 41` 0.12" W) in Derry Township, Dauphin County.
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