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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewKish View Farm
4733 E. Main Street
Belleville, PA 17004Mifflin 778 1,279.63 Dairy Cows Tea Creek—
HQ, CWF
Kish Creek—
HQ, CWFApproved
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5887.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerk Typist 2, 424.250.5887.
Permit No. 4621512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Thomas Jefferson
Landsdale Hospital
111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107Township Hatfield County Montgomery Responsible Official Edward A. Sampey
111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Klenzoid, Inc.
912 Spring Mill Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428Application Received Date October 13, 2021 Description of Action Addition of disinfectant to existing building water system. Permit No. 0921519, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Township New Hanover County Bucks Responsible Official Joseph G. Thurwanger
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Pennoni Associates, Inc.
1501 Main Street
Suite 220
Warrington, PA 18976Application Received Date September 30, 2021 Description of Action The construction of a 750,000-gallon gravity water storage tank for the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Water System. Permit No. 4621514, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Township Lower Merion County Montgomery Responsible Official Joseph G. Thurwanger
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Pennoni Associates, Inc.
1501 Main Street
Suite 220
Warrington, PA 18976Application Received Date September 30, 2021 Description of Action The construction of a 750,000-gallon gravity water storage tank for the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Water System. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 3921510, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Northwestern Lehigh
School District
6636 Northwest Rd.
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2038Township Heidelberg Township
Lehigh CountyResponsible Official Jennifer Holman
Superintendent
Northwestern Lehigh
School District
6636 Northwest Rd.
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2038Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Charles Myers, PE
Barry Isett & Associates
85 S. Rte. 100
Allentown, PA 18106Application Received Date October 13, 2021 Description of Action This project involves the replacement of a well pump for the Northwestern Lehigh Middle School in addition to the replacement of the old treatment system with one identical to the permitted and installed system in the High School which consists of a chlorinator, new sedimentation filter, a triplex booster pump system, and treated water storage tanks.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
WR 22 Five E's Well Pad, 1203 Williams Road, Friendsville, PA 18818, Middletown Township, Susquehanna County. Folsom Engineering, 117 Roger Hollow Road, Mehoopany, PA 18629, on behalf of SWN Production Company LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by drill cuttings from natural gas wells. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Susquehanna Transcript on October 27, 2021.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, LLC, 120 & 170 Radio Road, Hanover, PA 17331 (and other unidentified properties), Conewago Township, Adams County. Ramboll US Corporation, 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203, on behalf of Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, LLC, 120 Radio Road, Hanover, PA 17331, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater contaminated with metals and fertilizer. The site will be remediated to the background, residential Statewide health, and site-specific standards. Future use of the site will be for agricultural, industrial/quarry, and undeveloped land evaluated for unrestricted use. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The York Evening Sun on September 30, 2021.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Vancore, Inc. Project, Interstate 80 at MM 178.6W, Mill Hall, PA 17751, Lamar Township, Clinton County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889, on behalf of Vancore, Inc., 430 Glendale Road, Glenview, IL 30025, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soils contaminated with diesel fuel. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on July 19, 2021.
Esposito Property HHO Release, 1912 W Rt 973 Hwy, Cogan Station, PA 17728, Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., 2870 Emerick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18020, on behalf of Jason Esposito, 1912 W Rt 973 Hwy, Cogan Station, PA 17728, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soils contaminated with heating oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette on September 29, 2021.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 1940, 484-250-5787, Charline Bass.
56 & 60 West Marshall Avenue, 56 & 60 West Marshall Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050, Lansdowne Borough, Delaware County. Jennifer Poole, PG, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Mark Fuessinger, One Creative, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown, PA 19073 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Chlorinated compounds were detected in soil and groundwater at the site. The site will continue to be used for commercial/industrial purposes. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Times and Sunday Times on September 23, 2021.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
General Permit Application No. WMGM044-NE003. Revolution Recovery Lehigh Valley, LLC, 7333 Milnor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136. A renewal application for continued coverage under general permit number WMGM044 for the processing of wood and construction/demolition material for beneficial use as mulch, soil erosion control material, aggregate material in construction, animal bedding, and alternative fuel at a site located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The application was received on October 25, 2021 and deemed administratively complete on October 26, 2021.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Waste Management Program, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Determination of Applicability Modification Approved Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
General Permit No. WMGR123SW048. EQT Production Company, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317. A Determination of Applicability for operation under General Permit WMGR123 for the processing and beneficial use of oil and gas liquid waste at the Glass Joe Aboveground Storage Tank Facility, 683 Greene Valley Road, Aleppo, PA 15310 in Aleppo Township, Washington County, was issued by the Regional Office on October 20, 2021.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit or the application may contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Files, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval # 39-00006H to American Craft Brewery LLC, 7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1508, for their plant located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The facility currently has Title V Operating Permit No. 39-00006. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Plan Approval No. 39-00006H is to increase the permitted throughput limit for Source ID 161—Off Spec Product Destruction-Can Crusher operating at the facility. The company has submitted a plan approval application to correct the Can Crusher throughput limit in the TVOP based on a more accurate accounting of the actual operating rate and more accurately determined VOC emissions factor for the Can Crusher. Based on study conducted, the company has requested to increase the permitted throughput limit of the Can Crusher to 44,355 barrels based on a 12-month rolling sum. The proposed Can Crusher throughput limit increase will not affect the permitted Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions limit for the Can Crusher. There will be no physical equipment change, nor a change in the method of operation associated with this correction. This increase in throughput limit will not affect the permitted facility-wide annual throughput restrictions of total produced and total packaged product.
A review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the proposed project will meet all applicable State and Federal air quality requirements. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the facility.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place conditions in the plan approval.
The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00006H and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, P.E., EEM, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2507 within 30 days after publication date.
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.
28-03013A: Grove Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. (50 South Broad Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) for a new crematory unit at their funeral home located in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County. Potential emissions from the new crematory unit are estimated to be the following: 2.19 tpy of CO, 2.63 tpy of NOx, 2.14 tpy of PM10, 0.96 tpy of SO2, and 0.19 tpy of VOC. The plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's State-Only Operating Permit upon completion of the project. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements 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. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed operation. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into the facility Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
36-03217A: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc./Willow Street (3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543) for the installation of a human crematory at the funeral home located in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Potential emissions are estimated to be 3.06 tpy of PM, 1.31 tpy of NOx, 4.38 tpy of CO, 1.10 tpy of SOx and 1.31 tpy of VOCs. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements 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. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-009L: Domtar Paper Company, LLC (100 Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845). The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Domtar Paper Company for the modification of their black liquor evaporation system (part of existing Source 001—Kraft Mill) at their Johnsonburg Mill facility located in Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County. This is an existing Title V facility. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
This project aims to increase the actual pulping capabilities of the mill through modification of the existing evaporator system and subsequent increased flow of concentrated black liquor from the evaporator system to the chemical recovery furnace. The chemical recovery furnace's black liquor solids (BLS) throughput capacity will not be changed as part of this project. It will remain 58.2 tons of BLS per hour.
This project consists of two components. Domtar will divide the existing Tubel concentrator into two chambers and install two additional low energy concentrators after the existing five-effect evaporator train. Division of the unit into two chambers would result in less overall production downtime. The changes would better allow Domtar to maintain the evaporation system's target throughput of 1,250 gpm.
Increasing the actual black liquor throughput would result in the gain of approximately 35 metric tons of air-dried bleached pulp production per day. Change of the evaporator system's design capacity is not proposed nor an increase in paper production. This project would decrease the amount of pulp purchased offsite sources.
This project would result in an increase of actual emissions from modified and affected sources. The Kraft Mill (Source 001) is the only modified source. The following sources will be affected by this project: Chemical Recovery Furnace (Source 037A), Smelt Dissolving Tank (Source 109), Lime Unloading System—Fresh Lime Silo & Reburned Lime Silo (Source 112), Lime Kiln (Source 115) Liquor Clarifiers (Source 123), Lime Mud Handling System (Source 124) Dregs Handling System (Source 125), and Woodyard Activities (Source 129). The Paper Machines (Source ID 119) are not considered affected emissions units because they currently operate at capacity. Emissions from the stacks of Bleach Plant Scrubber (Control Device C122) and NCG Incinerator (Control Device C001A) will also increase.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Issuance of an Operating Permit or incorporation of a plan approval into a current Operating Permit is contingent upon satisfactory compliance with the plan approval conditions, upon the source and control device being installed and operated as stated within the application, and upon satisfactory demonstration that the emissions from the source will not be in violation of applicable Rules and Regulations of the Department.
Special conditions will include the following:
If at any time the Department has reason to believe that the air contaminant emissions are, or may be, in excess of any applicable air contaminant emission limitation, the owner or operator shall conduct such stack tests or source tests requested by the Department.
All requirements of the current facility operating permit (TVOP 24-00009) and of current plan approvals remain in effect, as applicable, unless modified by this plan approval. The conditions of this plan approval supersede the conditions of previous authorizations.
VOC emissions from Source 001 (Kraft Mill) shall not exceed 0.49 tpy (twelve-month roll average). NOx emissions from Source 037A (Chemical Recovery Furnace) shall not exceed: 114 ppmv dry corrected to 8% oxygen (30-day rolling average), 103.5 lb/hr (30-day rolling average), or 453.35 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 109 (Smelt Dissolving Tank) shall not exceed: 2.39 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 115 (Lime Kiln) shall not exceed: 2.17 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 120 (Wastewater Treatment Plant) shall not exceed: 2.41 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 122 (Bleach Plant) shall not exceed: 6.87 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 123 (Liquor Clarifiers) shall not exceed: 6.40 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 124 (Lime Mud Handling) shall not exceed: 9.87 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average. VOC emissions from Source 125 (Dregs Handling System) shall not exceed: 0.99 tpy based on a 12-month rolling average.
The evaporative system will become subject to portions of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart BBa. Those applicable conditions will be incorporated into the plan approval.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval 24-009L: Domtar Paper Company and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, Phone (814) 332-6819.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
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.
46-00038: Exelon Generation Company/Limerick Generation Station (Evergreen and Sanatoga Roads, Sanatoga, PA 19464), located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. The facility primarily provides for electric power generation and operates three boilers and thirteen emergency generators. They also operate two cooling towers and an emergency spray pond. The facility emits nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides from the boilers and generators, and particulate matter emissions from the cooling tower and spray pond. As a result of potential emissions of nitrogen oxide emissions (NOx), the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Renewal contains new regulations that apply to the boilers and emergency generators at this facility. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00198: Blommer Chocolate Company (1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041) is a Title V facility located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This action is a significant modification of the Title V Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.541, to incorporate Plan Approval No. 46-0198P and the applicable requirements under 40 CFR PART 64—Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) for Source ID 113A and associated control devices. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practices. It does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
67-05006: York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority (2700 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17406-7901) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township, York County. This is for renewal of the Title V permit. The facility 2020 actual air emissions were 2.10 tons VOC, 11.60 tons PM-10, 4.20 tons PM-2.5, 4.41 tons HAP total, 4.40 tons HAP-HCl, 463.24 tons NOx, 67.20 tons SOx, and 106.80 tons CO. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other requirements in the permit, certain sources at the facility are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart Cb—Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Large Municipal Waste Combustors That are Constructed on or before September 20, 1994, 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
06-05007: Carpenter Technology Corporation (101 Bern Street, Reading, PA 19601) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the specialty stainless steel plant located in Reading City, Berks County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2020 are estimated at 284.5 tons CO, 171.8 tons NOx, 49.5 tons PM-10, 14.1 tons PM-2.5, 13.2 tons SOx, 45.3 tons VOC and 12.9 tons total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.63, CAM, 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc, 40 CFR 60 Subpart AAa, 40 CFR 60, Subpart 60 Subpart JJJJ, 40 CFR 61 Subpart E, 40 CFR 63 Subpart T and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
53-00003: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5855) to issue a renewal Title V operating permit for their Ellisburg Compressor Station located in Allegany Township, Potter County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 53-00003. The facility's sources include one 1,000 horsepower compressor engine, two 2,000 horsepower compressor engines, one 2,850 horsepower compressor engine, two 3,000 horsepower compressor engines, two 1,300 horsepower compressor engines, one 4,445 horsepower compressor engine, two 4,735 horsepower compressor engines, two 133 mmcfd dehydration units, one 803 horsepower emergency generator, two 684 horsepower emergency generators, twenty-eight VOC storage tanks, pipeline valves and flanges, pneumatic devices, venting/blowdown operations, pigging operating and numerous small boilers, pipeline heaters, water heaters and space heaters. The facility has the potential to emit 444.02 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 464.79 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 205.97 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 0.87 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx), 8.48 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year and 28.23 tons of hazardous air pollutants. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Subpart JJJJ of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart HHH of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ of 40 CFR Part 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570.327.3636.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00049: Intellus (431 Yerkes Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406), located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility has a VOC emissions limit of 20 tpy and HAPs emissions limit of 1 tpy. The facility is involved in printing marketing material for various industries. Intellus operates eight (8) UV ink presses, two (2) heat set ink presses along with various machines for cutting, gluing and envelope making. The permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
09-00134: Harsco Corporation (905 Steel Road South, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) for the renewal of a Natural Minor State Only Operating Permit. The initial permit was issued on May 24, 2005, for operation of a slag roofing granules plant in Falls Township, Bucks County. Sources include a rotary dryer (Source ID 100), various screens, crushers, conveyors, and silos (Source ID 101), a portable crusher, and an Abrasive Blast Room. Emissions of PM from Source IDs 100 and 101 are each controlled with dust collection systems. There are no emission increases being authorized under the State Only Operating Permit renewal. The following are potential site-wide emissions: NOx—10.44 TPY; SOx—0.10 TPY; PM—121.93 TPY; CO—8.14 TPY; and VOC—0.60 TPY. The permit will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
06-05084: Electro Space Fabricators, Inc. (300 W. High Street, Topton, PA 19562) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the steel and aluminum enclosure manufacturing facility located in Topton Borough, Berks County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2020 year are estimated at 0.81 tpy of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface coating processes, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
28-03013: Grove Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. (50 South Broad Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the crematory located in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County. The potential emissions are estimated at 2.08 tpy of NOx, 1.73 tpy of CO, 1.60 tpy of PM10, 0.71 tpy of SOx, and 0.15 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
01-05019: ACME Composites (262 Church Street, Hanover, PA 17331), for a natural minor operating permit for a fiberglass reinforced plastic auto body roof panel production shop located in Conewago Township, Adams County. The primary emissions from the operation are VOC and HAP. The 2020 AIMS emissions were 1.17 tons of VOC including 1.17 tons of HAP, and 0.02 ton of 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.
06-03094: K&L Woodworking, Inc. (440 N 4th Street, Reading, PA 19601) to issue a renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit for the custom cabinets and shelving manufacturing operations at the Reading plant in the City of Reading, Berks County. The facility's potential-to-emit VOCs is approximately 16.9 tpy. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for both the surface coating operations covered under 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 and the application of sealants and adhesives as referenced in § 129.77.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
17-00050: GKN Sinter Metals LLC (One Tom Mix Drive, DuBois, PA 15801) for the State Only Operating Permit renewal authorization for their powdered metal parts manufacturing facility in DuBois City, Clearfield County that is considered to be a true or Natural Minor facility. The sources are comprised of the powdered metal parts sintering furnaces (Sources ID P006, P007, P025, P101, P104 and P105), as well as the parts degreasing and other solvent or other VOC containing material usage operations (Sources ID P102, P103, P106 and P107). The type and quantity of pollutants emitted on a facility-wide potential emissions basis are provided, as follows: 4.67 tpy PM-10 & PM2.5; 0.062 tpy SOx; 6.67 tpy NOx; 5.40 tpy CO; 2.63 tpy VOC; 0.126 TPY HAP; and 10,060 tpy CO2, based on the information provided to the Department. No modifications to the facility occurred over the permit term. There were several minor changes that were approved via RFDs or submitted by notification from the company. All changes made to the facility throughout the permit term will be incorporated into the proposed operating permit renewal authorization. All new and existing furnaces are to be operated in accordance with the plan approval exemption criteria for powdered metal sintering furnaces, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.441. The existing in-line degreaser (Source ID P106) is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63(c). Moreover, the permit renewal authorization for GKN DuBois Plant # 4 incorporates all other applicable requirements to the facility, including appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions to verify compliance. The applicable requirements are derived from 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 (relating to Air Resources). All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
18-00003: Martins Creek, LLC (600 Hamilton St., Ste. 600, Allentown, PA 18101) to issue a State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their Lock Haven Combustion Turbine Site located in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 18-00003. The facility's main sources include one 282 MMBtu/hr Pratt and Whitney model FT4 diesel-fired combustion turbine and one 100,000-gallon diesel storage tank. The facility has potential emissions of <100 TPY of CO; <100 TPY of NOx; <100 TPY of SOx; <100 TPY of PM/PM10/PM2.5; <50 TPY of VOCs; <10 TPY of any individual HAP; <25 TPY combined HAPs; 12,862 TPY CO2e. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
41-00067: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Ave., Bellefonte, PA 16823) for issuance of a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of its Montoursville Plant # 15 facility located in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit SMOP 41-00067. The facility operates an oil preheater, a drum mix asphalt plant, a RAP processing system, and fuel oil storage tanks. The facility is authorized, via GP3-41-00067 and GP11-41-00067, to operate 3 portable crushers and 2 portable screeners and their associated engines a maximum of 800 hours per year. This facility has the potential to emit 68.33 tons of carbon monoxide, 42.16 tons of nitrogen oxides, 22.27 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 73.02 tons of sulfur oxides, 29.16 tons of volatile organic compounds, 5.75 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 31,389 tons of CO2e. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
65-00732: Excela Health (1 Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650-1197). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a synthetic minor State Only Operating Permit to authorize the operation of the Latrobe Hospital located in the City of Latrobe, Westmoreland County. Equipment at this facility includes two (2) 35.7 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boilers with No. 2 fuel oil as back-up, four (4) No. 2 fuel oil-fired emergency generator engines, and two (2) ethylene oxide sterilizers.
Potential emissions from this facility are based on unlimited hours of operation for the two boilers and a limit of 300 hours of operation per consecutive 12-month period for each emergency generator and are estimated to be 43.40 tons NOx, 2.73 tons VOC, 28.49 tons CO, 3.23 tons particulate matter, 1.02 tons SO2, 0.02 ton HAP, and 37,267 tons GHG. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements.
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 65-00732) 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
16-00094: IA Construction Corp., Clarion HMA Plant (19000 Paint Blvd., Shippenville, PA 16254). The Department intends to issue the renewal State-Only Operating Permit of a hot mix asphalt plant located in Paint Township, Elk County. Subject to a 495,000-TPY asphalt production restriction to limit CO emissions below the 100-TPY major source threshold, the facility is Synthetic Minor for permitting purposes. In this renewal, a 350-hp diesel engine, which powers an existing portable RAP crushing plant onsite, is added as a permitted source. A 449-hp diesel engine, which was replaced by the 350-hp diesel engine, is removed from the permit. Requirements based on RFDs approved and conditional exemptions pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.14(a)(8) are removed because they are not enforceable as permit conditions.
42-00133: Collins Pine Company/Kane Hardwood Division (95 Hardwood Drive, Kane, PA 16735-3011). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the sawmill and kiln operations located in Wetmore Township, McKean County. The facility's primary emission sources include the 38 mmBtu/hr wood-fired boiler controlled by a cyclone, sawmill operations, ten (10) lumber-drying kilns, a cold solvent degreaser, a dimension plant, and shipping operations. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 81.56 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 99.86 TPY CO, 3.16 TPY VOC, 46.88 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 4.16 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The wood boiler is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. 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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP17-000030: United States Postal Service (USPS) Philadelphia Processing and Distribution Center (7500 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19176), for the operation of air emission sources in a mail sorting and distribution hub, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's significant air emission sources are seven (7) external combustion units, which include two (2) boilers firing natural gas each rated 7.323 MMBtu/hr, one (1) boiler firing natural gas rated 3.347 MMBtu/hr, and two (2) hot water heaters, one (1) heating and ventilation unit, and one (1) rooftop unit each firing natural gas and each rated less than or equal to 0.40 MMBtu/hr, one (1) emergency generator firing diesel fuel rated 449 HP, and one (1) blower and associated unit used as a particulate control device rated 3,920 CFM. Additionally, the facility has sixty (60) insignificant unit heaters or hot water heaters each rated less than 0.25 MMBtu/hr that are included in the Natural Minor Operating Permit for facility-wide emission calculation, and they are required to follow the applicable requirements in the Natural Minor Operating Permit.
The changes made as part of the renewal include the following:
• In Section A, updated the facility name, owner name, facility contact, and responsible official for the facility, and added the permit contact email.
• Updated the Facility Inventory List in Table A1 to update the manufacturer, model no., serial no., and rated capacity information for some of the units, and added a Table for the blower and associated units.
• Updated the process flow diagram for consistency with Table A1.
• In Section D: Source Specific Requirements,
o Added Condition D.1.(c)(1)-(2) to add the PM emission limit for the blower and associated units.
o Updated or added installation, maintenance, and operating requirement for the external combustion units, emergency generator, and blower and associated units in Conditions D.2.(a)(1), D.2.(b)(1), and D.2.(c)(1).
o Updated Condition D.2.(a)(2) to remove reference to No. 2 oil since none of the boilers burn No. 2 oil.
o Updated Conditions D.2.(b)(4)(i) for the definition of emergencies for the emergency generator.
o Updated Conditions D.2.(b)(5) for the AMR XV requirement to record the AQI forecast based on updated websites.
o Removed the sound and vibration level requirements since the Conditions are not related to air emission; however, the facility still needs to comply with the requirements.
o Added Conditions D.2.(c)(2)—(5) to add the work practice standards for the blower and associated units.
o Added Condition D.3.(b)(1) for the test method for NOx and D.3.(b)(2)(i) to specify compliance verification with PM limit based only on Method 5.
o Updated the monitoring requirement in Section D.4 and recordkeeping requirement in Section D.5.
o Added Sections D.4.(c) and D.5.(c) for the monitoring and recordkeeping requirements for the blower and associated units.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit Renewal for operation of air pollution sources at the following facility:
OP21-000016: Philadelphia Gas Works, Passyunk Plant, 3100 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145, for the operation of natural gas utility, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) boilers firing natural gas each rated less than 60 MMBtu/hr, one (1) heater firing natural gas rated less than 9 MMBtu/hr, four (4) emergency generators firing diesel fuel rated 1,250 HP, 465 HP, 617 HP, and 145 HP respectively, one (1) fire pump firing diesel fuel rated 890 HP, one (1) gasoline dispensing facility with gasoline vapor recovery system and one (1) thermal oxidizer firing natural gas. The operating permit will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Written comments or objections related to a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 10120106. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post-mining land use from Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat on the property of Charles & Roberta Cunningham, Barry Nulph, Terry & Natalie Deal, Larry & Judith Jones, and Paul Heller in Fairview and Parker Townships, Butler County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Bear Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, CWF. Application received: October 1, 2021.
Permit No. 10150101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259675. K & A Mining, 119 Atwell Lane, Kennerdell, PA 16374. Transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from Ben Hal Mining, Inc. in Marion Township, Butler County, affecting 48.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Blacks Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: September 14, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54900103C4. E.O.J., Inc., 2401 Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960, correction of an existing anthracite surface mine operation to relocate 7.9 acres for no net change in permit size in East Norwegian Township and Palo Alto Borough, Schuylkill County affecting 201.6 acres. Receiving stream: Upper Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF and MF. Application received: October 18, 2021.
Permit No. 54960202R5. City of Philadelphia, Trustee, Acting by the Board of Directors of City Trusts for Girard Estate, 1100 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia, PA 19107, renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Union, Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 775.6 acres. Receiving streams: Shenandoah and Mahanoy Creeks, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF and MF. Application received: October 19, 2021.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. PA0119638 (Surface Mining Permit No. 4874SM1). County Line Quarry, Inc., 409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031, renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wrightsville Borough and Hellam Township, York County. Receiving stream: Kreutz Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 15, 2021.
Permit No. 58180803. James J. Foltz, 1353 Wright Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on quarry owned by James J. Foltz. Application received: October 14, 2021.
Permit No. 58070845. James J. Foltz, 1353 Wright Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by James J. Foltz. Application received: October 14, 2021.
Permit No. PA0226238 (Surface Mining Permit No. 58140805). Daniel Pompey, 1257 Pennay Hill Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 6.4 acres. Receiving stream: Wellman Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: October 21, 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472.1900.
NPDES No. PA0262960 (Mining Permit No. 32100201), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal refuse reprocessing activities in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, affecting 58.5 acres. Receiving stream: Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use(s): TSF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 30, 2021.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities
The following outfalls discharge to Blacklick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (ST-1) N 002 (TF-1) N 003 (ST-2) N 004 (ST-3) N 006 (ST-4) N 007 (ATF) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—007 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Mining Office, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925.5500.
NPDES No. PA0278483 (Mining Permit No. 65182001), Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC, 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425. A new of NPDES permit located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County affecting 500.0 surface acres. Receiving streams: UNT D to Ninemile Run classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: December 24, 2020.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNT D to Ninemile Run
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y SWO 002 Y SWO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) - - - Report Flow (gpm) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report The following stormwater outfall discharges are emergency spillways that discharge to UNT D to Ninemile Run in response to precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y SWO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) - - - 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) - - - 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - - - 90 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) - - - Report Flow (gpm) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES Permit No. PA0269930 (Mining Permit No. 53212801), North Penn Supply Quarries, LLC, 115 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, new NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Sweden Township, Potter County affecting 8.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Mill Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: May 20, 2021.
There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site.
NPDES Permit No. PA0257788 (Mining Permit No. 53110301), North Penn Supply Quarries, LLC, 115 North East Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Sweden Township, Potter County affecting 21.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Mill Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: May 20, 2021.
There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site.
NPDES Permit No. PA0256307 (Mining Permit No. 17060301), Kinkead Aggregates, LLC, 2311 Route 56 Highway East, Homer City, PA 15748. Renewal of an NPDES permit for industrial (noncoal) mining in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 137.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bear Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Bear Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: August 16, 2021.
The following outfalls discharge to Bear Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Sediment Pond SP1 002 N Sediment Pond SP2 003 N Sediment Pond SP3 004 N Treatment Facility TP1 005 N Treatment Facility TP2 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—003 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 004 and 005 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594571 (Mining Permit Nos. 6276SM1 & 36930301), New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, revision to increase the Average Monthly Discharge of Pit Water from Outfall 001 from 0.552 MGD to 1.25 MGD and add a Daily Maximum Discharge of 2.00 MGD for the NPDES Permit in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, affecting 93.1 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Pequea Creek Watershed classified for the following use: HQ. Application received: February 2, 2021.
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.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Pit Water 002 No Stormwater 003 No Stormwater
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity NTU 40.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.25 2.00 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Outfalls: 002 and 003 Dry Weather Discharges Parameter Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity NTU 40.0 80.0 100.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Precipitation Event Less Than or Equal to 10 year/24 Hour Precipitation Event
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0593885. (Mining Permit Nos. 8275SM2, 36970301, 36990301 and 36080302), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, revision to increase the Average Monthly Discharge of Pit Water from Outfall 001 from 1.05 MGD to 3.50 MGD and increase the Average Monthly Discharge of Pit Water on Outfall 002 from 1.70 MGD to 4.60 MGD and Daily Maximum from 2.90 MGD to 5.10 MGD, in Earl and Ephrata Townships, Lancaster County affecting 261 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Conestoga River and the Conestoga River Watershed classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: March 5, 2021.
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.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Pit water 002 No Pit Water
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 001 3.5 3.9 Discharge (MGD) 002 4.6 5.1 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor & Report 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times NPDES Permit No. PA0595381 (Mining Permit No. 8275SM5), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, revision to increase the Average Monthly Discharge of Pit Water from Outfall 001 from 0.5 MGD to 1.5 MGD and and Daily Maximum from 2.5 MGD to 2.6 MGD on the of NPDES Permit in east Cocalico Township, Lancaster County affecting 149.5 acres. Receiving stream: Stony Run tributary to Cocalico Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: March 9, 2021.
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.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Pit Water
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.50 2.60 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor & 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, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E1501221-015, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain approximately 1,640 LF of three new 4-inch electrical conduits along Heyward Road and Chesterbrook Boulevard via jack and bore process partially along and across the UNT to Valley Creek (EV-MF) associated with the new electrical cables replacement for the residential community. The project is located within the Tredyffrin Historic District, as mapped by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
The site is located along Heyward Road and Chesterbrook Boulevard (Valley Forge, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.076087; Longitude: -75.450267) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E5003221-001. Old Trail Campground, 1764 Old Trail Road, Liverpool, PA 17045 in Buffalo Township, Perry County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to operate and maintain 1) three areas of forested wetland fill for the stability of roadways, totaling less than 0.01 acre, 2) two pedestrian crossings over emergent wetlands measuring 20 x 7 feet and 18 x 3 feet totaling less than 0.01 acre, 3) a pedestrian/vehicle crossing over a side channel of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) measuring 35 x 9 feet, and 3) a fire pit structure measuring 4 x 9 in the floodway of the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF). The purpose of the project is to operate a campground in Buffalo Township, Perry County (Latitude: 40.5524; Longitude: -76.9883).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E4104121-013. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, P.O. Box 218 Montoursville, PA 17754-0218, S.R. 0220 Section 122, Widening and Safety Improvement Project Major Amendment in Piatt and Woodward Townships, Lycoming County, Baltimore ACOE (Linden, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 13` 55"; W: -77° 06` 38").
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a major amendment to E41-696, which authorized the construction of the SR 0220, Section 122 Roadway Safety Improvement Project. The major amendment requests additional work to include:
1. Replacement of 110 L.F. of 48-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe in Kind under the South Bound lanes of SR 0220 over an Unnamed Tributary to the Susquehanna River. The existing pipe deterioration was discovered during construction of adjacent sections.
2. Construction of a manhole and approximately 64 L.F. of 60-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe outfall at the Young's Road jug handle. The outfall will result in 176 S.F. of additional wetland impact.
3. Young's Road profile change. The increase profile change will extend the roadway side slopes, which will result in 0.02 acre of additional wetland impact.
The remainder of the project will be unchanged and is currently in construction. The total additional wetland impacts will be mitigated at the Vargo Wetland Mitigation Bank. Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River are classified as Warm Water Fisheries by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards.
E1804121-003. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 70 Penn Dot Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 1001, Section C01 Farrandsville Road Safety Improvement adjacent to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Woodward Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District (Lock Haven, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 08` 27"; Longitude: -77° 26` 35").
PA DOT Engineering District 2-0 proposes a roadway safety improvement project on SR 1001. The approximate location of the project starts at the Jay Street Bridge in Lock Haven and extends to River View Park. SR 1001 will be realigned for approximately 1,400 L.F. in the floodplain of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The project will include a sidewalk to accommodate pedestrian traffic. The project will utilize a 657 L.F. soldier pile wall to minimize impacts to the Susquehanna River. The project will result in 6,317 S.F. and 4,436 S.F. of permanent floodway impact. The project will result in 16,932 S.F. and 75,128 S.F. of permanent flood fringe impact. The project includes two outfalls to the Susquehanna River. The project will utilize a temporary causeway to construct the soldier pile wall, which will result in 907 L.F. of temporary impact to the Susquehanna River. The project does not propose any wetland impacts. The West Branch of the Susquehanna River is classified as a Warm Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards.
E5304121-001. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2-0, 70 Penn Dot Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. SR 0449, Section A07 Bridge Replacement over Pine Creek in Ulysses Township, Potter County, ACOE Baltimore District (Brookland, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 21"; Longitude: -77° 48` 51").
PA DOT Engineering District 2-0 proposes a bridge replacement project along SR 0449. The project includes replacing a Single Span Concrete Arch Culvert with a Single Cell Precast Concrete Box Culvert. The existing structure has a span of 10.0 Ft., a skew of 28 degrees, an underclearance of 5.5 Ft., and a low chord of 2,099.23 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 50 Ft2. The proposed single cell box culvert has a span of 10.0 Ft., a skew of 40 degrees, an underclearance of 6.0 Ft., and a low chord of 2,099.88 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 60 Ft2. The structure will be depressed 1.5 Ft. and include full width baffles to aid in aquatic passage. The project will utilize a sandbag diversion and clean water pump to convey the stream during construction. The project will utilize detour to convey traffic during construction. The project will temporarily impact 0.03 acre and permanently 0.01 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and does not require Mitigation. Pine Creek is classified as a High Quality Cold Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and listed as a Class A Wild Trout Stream by the Fish and Boat Commission.
E4104121-007. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754. SR 0014, Section 0300 Stream Stabilization Project at Lycoming Creek Run in McIntyre Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Ralston, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 31` 58"; Longitude: -76° 57` 22").
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a project to stabilize Lycoming Creek along SR 0014. The project includes removing a 70 L.F. debris and deposition blockage from Lycoming Creek to restore flow to the main channel. In addition, PA DOT proposes to place approximately 160 L.F. of Grouted R-8 Rip Rap along the left bank of a braided section Lycoming Creek to stabilize the streambank and the SR 0014 roadway side slope. The project will utilize a temporary channel diversion to place the Rip Rap. The project will utilize a temporary haul road, which includes four 36-inch pipes to cross the braided section of Lycoming Creek. The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. Lycoming Creek is classified as a Cold Water Fishery by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and listed as a Stocked and Wild Trout Stream by the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
Southwest Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
E0407221-005: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840-1567. CTG Bea Pad in South Beaver Township, Beaver County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
This Joint Permit Application is being submitted for after-the-fact authorization for permanent wetland impacts at the CTG Bea Pad in accordance with the Consent Decree United States, et al. v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Civil Action No. 4:21—00538-MWB CALLC entered into with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and PADEP on May 20, 2021. The project is to construct, operate and maintain 0.111 acre of permanent impact to on-site wetlands. All impacts are associated with the CTG Bea Pad construction in 2013. Finally, 0.780 acre of wetland credits are being purchased from the Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank to off-set the wetland impacts at a 7:1 area ratio.
There are no stream and floodway impacts associated with this after-the-fact authorization. The project will result in a total of 4,835 SF (0.111) acre) of permanent wetland impacts.
Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.W-CMG-034 Midland Conversion/
WorkspacePFO (Other) None 3,572 40.727147 -80.458685 W-CMG-035 Midland Workspace PFO (Other) None 174 40.727467 -80.459410 W-CMG-034 & W-CMG-035 Midland Fill PFO (Other) None 1,089 -40.727147 -80.458685 40.727467 -80.459410 TOTAL IMPACTS
4,835
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received 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 the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
The following applications have been received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP
Application
No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 21009 Newpark Drilling Fluids LLC
21920 Merchants Way
Katy, TX 77449
Attn: Darren FogtLycoming Williamsport City Thirteen ASTs storing petroleum oil base mixture 273,000 gallons total
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