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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit No. 1520521, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Phoenixville
351 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460Borough Phoenixville County Chester County Responsible Official Jean E. Krack
351 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Remington & Vernick
Engineer
922 Fayette Street Conshohocken, PA 19428Application Received Date December 22, 2020 Description of Action The replacement of filter media for filters # 2 and # 4 of the Phoenixville Water Treatment Plant. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 1120510, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Greater Johnstown
Water Authority
640 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15901Township or Borough City of Johnstown County Cambria County Responsible Official Michael Kerr
ManagerType of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas
Engineering Co., Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
P.O. Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received Date November 6, 2020 Description of Action Installation of the Kernville Pump Station.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 0221502MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant West View Water Authority 210 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15229Township or Borough Bellevue and McKees Rocks Boroughs County Allegheny County Responsible Official Robert J. Christian
Executive DirectorType of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Utility Service Co., Inc.
1230 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1100—Promenade
Atlanta, GA 30309Application Received Date January 4, 2021 Description of Action Painting and rehabilitation of the Bellevue # 2 and McKees Rocks water storage tanks. Application No. 1120511MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Glendale Valley
Municipal Authority
1800 Beaver Valley Road
Flinton, PA 16640Township or Borough Chest Township County Cambria County Responsible Official Richard Gates
ChairmanType of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Keller Engineers, Inc.
420 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received Date December 28, 2020 Description of Action Rehabilitation of water storage tanks (Tank rehabilitation and building project). Application No. 0420510MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Beaver Falls
Municipal Authority
1425 Eighth Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010Township or Borough Chippewa Township County Beaver County Responsible Official Jerry Ford
Chairman of the BoardType of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Entech Engineering, Inc.
400 Rouser Road
Building 2, Suite 200
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received Date December 28, 2020 Description of Action Painting and rehabilitation of the Chippewa water storage tank.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications Received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WA03-697D, Water Allocations. Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township,707 Sarver Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055, Buffalo Township, Butler County. Water Allocation Permit application requesting the right to increase its peak day withdrawal from the Allegheny River from 1.25 MGD to 2.50 MGD.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Riverview, 8 East Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Aaron Epstein, P.G., Partner Engineering & Science, Inc., 100 Deerfield Lane, Suite 200, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Larry Hine, AMERCO Real Estate Company, 2727 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with petroleum-related compounds. The proposed future use of the property will be non-residential for use as self-storage units. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide Health Standard. The original Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Philadelphia Metro on September 15, 2019.
Bramingham Estate, 6068 Stoney Hill Road, New Hope, PA 18938, Solebury Township, Bucks County. Staci Cottone, J & J Environmental, P.O. Box 370, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on behalf of Janice Carney, 6068 Stoney Hill Road, New Hope, PA 18938 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Intelligencer on December 20, 2020.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR
DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Permit Issued Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980, P.L. 380, 35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate a Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone 412-442-4000.
Permit ID No. 101717. Boyd Roll-Off Services, Inc., 1107 Thompson Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. This permit authorizes the operation of a new municipal/C&D/residual waste transfer and recycling facility named the Boyd Waste Transfer & Recycling Facility, located in McKees Rocks Borough, Allegheny County. The permit was issued in the Regional Office on January 11, 2021.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
09-0248: Shelly Funeral Home (1460 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976) for installation of a Matthews International Cremation Unit, rated at 150 lb/hr, at an existing funeral home in Warrington Township, Bucks County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. The cremation unit will be equipped with an afterburner and an opacity monitor. Emissions of PM shall remain below 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic feet, corrected to 7 percent O2. Emissions of SOx shall remain below 500 ppmv. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
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.
46-00280: Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd. (329 N. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468) located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, for a renewal of State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit No. 46-00280. The only source of air emissions at the facility is a human crematory unit.
There have been no physical changes at the facility since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was originally issued in 2015.
The renewal SOOP will continue to include all monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00286: CSL Behring LLC, USA (1020 1st Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406) located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County for the renewal of their Air Quality Operating Permit. CSL Behring operates a data center and utilizes three Emergency Generator Engines for backup power at this location. The primary air pollutant is Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) emissions. Each engine is limited to 500 hours per year of operation and the combined NOx emissions are capped at 9.08 tons per year. The Operating Permit contains work practice standards, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements, and operating restrictions designed to keep the sources and 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
23-00055: Cheyney University (1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319) for the operation of three (3) diesel fuel-fired, ten (10) natural gas-fired emergency generators, miscellaneous natural gas-fired air-conditioning chillers and other exempted or miscellaneous sources in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. The permit is for a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor facility. The State Only Operating Permit 23-0005 was issued on 8-12-2004 but expired on 6-9-2020. This action is for the issuance of a new State Only Operating Permit with the same permit number to Cheyney University. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00259: EPP Renewable Energy, LLC (660 Thomas Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444), for renewal of the State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a facility comprising one natural gas-fired I. C. engine rated at 2,311 HP, one 500 KW emergency diesel generator, and three boilers rated at 4.0 MMBtu/hr each, located in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The renewal includes minor changes in standard conditions in accordance with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines. Potential emissions from the facility are less than the following emission rates: 24.9 tpy for NOx, 5.5 tpy for CO, 8.67 tpy for VOCs, 1.09 tpy for HAPs, and 0.9 tpy for PM. The renewed Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The renewed permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, state, and Federal 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00033 SOOP: Waste Management Disposal Services/Pottstown Landfill (1425 Sell Road, Stowe, PA 19464), located in West Grove Township, Montgomery County. This action is for a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Synthetic Minor Permit. Pottstown Landfill is a closed landfill, this action is to issue a SMOP that will supersede the current TVOP 46-00033. The landfill is no longer subject to 40 C.F.R. Subpart WWW and 40 C.F.R. 63 Subpart AAAA. Pottstown operates a landfill gas collection and control system to manage gas generated by the decomposition of municipal waste. Collected landfill gas is directed to one of the two existing control devices to include: one enclosed flare (Source ID C08) and one candlestick landfill gas flare (Source ID C06). The company has a facility wide emission limit of 24.9 tons per year NOx and 99.9 tpy for CO. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00287: Wallquest, Inc. (741 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406), located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, for a renewal of State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit No. 46-00287 for its existing wallpaper manufacturing facility. The main sources of air contaminant emissions at the facility are a 6-color rotogravure press and three proof presses.
The potential to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the facility exceeds 25 tons/yr, the major facility threshold for the Southeast Pennsylvania air basin. However, Wallquest, Inc., has elected to restrict the VOC emissions from the facility to less than 25 tons/yr. In addition, Wallquest, Inc., has elected to restrict hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the facility to less than 10 tons/yr for any individual HAP and less than 25 tons/yr for total HAPs. Therefore, the facility is categorized as Synthetic Minor.
The only changes that have occurred at the facility since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was originally issued in January 2016 are the installation of the following equipment:
• A third inkjet printer (approved under Request for Determination [RFD] No. 4779).
• A latex printer (approved under RFD No. 5744).
• Sample bookmaking and book-covering operations (approved under RFD No. 8324).
The renewal SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00068: Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Co. (1 South Main St., Spring City, PA 19475) for a non-Title V, State Only, Synthetic Minor operating permit in Spring City Borough, Chester County. The permit is for the operation of a foundry that manufactures iron and aluminum cast light posts. The facility's primary criteria pollutant sources are two (2) electric induction furnaces, two (2) natural gas-fired aluminum furnaces, two (2) spray paint booths and various molding, pouring and cooling operations. Based on the potential emissions of VOC and NOx, which are less than major source threshold, the facility is a Synthetic Minor after limitations. This action is the third renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. The permit was initially issued on 8-16-2005 and was renewed on 2-9-2011 and on 1-21-2016. The permit will 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 (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
35-00075: Process Technologies & Packaging, LLC (102 Life Science Drive, Olyphant, PA 18447). The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Natural Minor Permit for their facility located in Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County. This facility manufactures cosmetics. Processes at this facility include powder manufacturing, auto press operation, and manual press operation. The control devices at this facility are baghouses. The sources at this facility are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00066: Polymer Products Company, Inc. (100 Station Avenue, Stockertown, PA 18083). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for their facility located in Stockertown Borough, Northampton County. Sources at this facility include plastic compounding process, resin storage silos, and an Id transfer silo. The control devices at this facility include a dust collector, cyclone, fabric collector, and a two-stage wet scrubber. The sources at this facility are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00057: Reading Anthracite Company (P.O. Box 1200, 200 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for their Girardville Preparation Plant located in Butler Township, Schuylkill County. Business activities performed at this facility include the mining, preparation and sale of anthracite coal. The sources at this facility are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
45-00034: Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA 18331) for the operation of a crematory at the facility located in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to insure the operation of the facility within applicable air quality requirements.
45-00003: Shawnee Power, LLC (315 Riegelsville Road, Milford, NJ 08848) for the operation of a combustion turbine at the facility located in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to insure the operation of the facility within applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
36-03161: Compass Quarries, Inc. (47 McLlvaine Road, Paradise, PA 17562) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the stone crushing operations at the Paradise Quarry located in Paradise Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 27.2 tpy of PM and 9.7 tpy of PM10. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
07-05040: Lumax Industries Inc. (301 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16603) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the light fixture manufacturing facility located in the City of Altoona, Blair County. The facility's potential air emissions are estimated at 29.08 tpy VOC, 0.49 tpy HAPs, 1.07 tpy PM-10/PM-2.5, 6.53 tpy NOx, 0.04 tpy SOx, and 5.48 tpy 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 items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.51—General, 129.52—Surface coating processes and 129.52d miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
20-00301: Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc./ S Mosiertown Rd Facility (142 1/2 Universal Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-7940). On January 13, 2021, the Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of the service facility for the company's mobile equipment located in Vernon Township, Crawford County. The facility's primary emission sources consist of a truck paint booth, a small (parts) paint booth, and an emergency generator. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 0.95 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.74 TPY CO, 9.89 TPY VOC, 2.33 TPY total HAP, 6.72 TPY PM-10, 5.18 TPY PM-2.5, and 0.00 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The truck paint booth is subject to Plan Approval 20-301A which includes emission restrictions on VOC and HAP. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ, Performance Standards for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
32-00428: Creps United Publications, LLP (4185 Route 286 Hwy West, Indian, PA 15701). On January 7, 2021 the Department issued a Natural Minor State Only Operating Permit for commercial printing facility located at the Windy Ridge Industrial Park in White Township, Indiana County. The subject facility consists of four heatset web offset lithographic printing presses controlled by two regenerative thermal oxidizers. The facility has the potential to emit (TPY): 16.0 NOx, 13.5 CO, 1.2 PM, 44.0 VOC, 8.0 HAPS, and 18,753.0 CO2e. The facility is subject to State Regulations. The permit includes additional operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping 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 an initial Natural Minor (State Only) Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP20-000015: Anne Frank Elementary School (2000 Bowler St., Philadelphia, PA 19115) for the operation of air pollution sources at a school, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include the following:
• Two (2) dual-fired boilers, each rated 7.26 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr) while firing natural gas and 52.7 gallons per hour (gph) while firing No. 2 fuel oil
• Two (2) dual-fired boilers, each rated 1.36 MMBtu/hr while firing natural gas and 9.5 gallons per hour gph while firing No. 2 fuel oil
• Two (2) hot water heater firing natural gas, rated 0.27 MMBtu/hr
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor (State Only) Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP20-000014: Warren G. Harding School (200 Wakeland St., Philadelphia, PA 19124) for the operation of air pollution sources at a school, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include the following:
• Three (3) boilers firing natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil, each rated 8.79 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr) while firing natural gas and 61 gallons per hour (gph) while firing No. 2 oil
• Two (2) hot water heaters firing natural gas, each rated 0.3 MMBtu/hr
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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.
04-00727C: Lambeth, Inc., DBA Five Points Pet Crematory Services (2061 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001-4962). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval (PA-04-00727C) to Lambeth Inc. (Lambeth) to authorize installation and temporary operation of a natural gas-fired multiple chamber cremator for pet remains, manufactured by Matthews Environmental Solutions, Model No. IEB-20 rated at 150 lbs/hr and maximum charge capacity of 500 lbs. at their facility located in Hopewell Township, Beaver County.
Emissions from crematory will be controlled by operating and maintaining the proposed Matthews IEB-20 according to the manufacturer's specifications and instructions. The plan approval requires that the proposed crematory incinerator shall always be operated and maintained in a manner consistent with good operating, maintenance, and air pollution control practices.
Upon authorization of this plan approval the Lambeth facility's potential to emit will not exceed 1.0 ton VOC, 1.0 ton NOx, 3.0 tons CO, 1.0 ton SOx, 3.5 tons PM10, and 0.5 ton HAPs. The Lambeth facility is subject to the best available technology (BAT). The emission limit restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work standards practice conditions of the proposed plan approval have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
Lambeth's Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030.
A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00727C) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54693047R7. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. (144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640), renewal of an exist- ing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 281.3 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 16, 2020.
Permit No. 54693047C10. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. (144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640), correction to update the post-mining land use and revegetation to unmanaged natural habitat of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County affecting 281.3 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 16, 2020.
Permit No. 49773204R7. Gilberton Coal Company (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934) renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mt. Carmel, Conyngham and Butler Townships, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties affecting 958.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes: Application received: November 16, 2020.
Permit No. 54803019R7 and NPDES Permit PA0224995. Rausch Creek Coal Mining Good Spring, LLC (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 951.7 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 19, 2020.
Permit No. 49850701R7. Reading Anthracite Company (P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse disposal operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County affecting 35.4 acres. Receiving stream: Carbon Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 23, 2020.
Permit No. 49663009R7. Mallard Contracting Co., Inc. (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties affecting 1,189.2 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 11, 2020.
Permit No. 49663009C5. Mallard Contracting Co., Inc. (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), correction to change the post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habit and to add a new access road to SRT 61 of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties affecting 1,189.2 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 11, 2020.
Permit No. GP12-49663009R2. Mallard Contracting Co., Inc. (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), renewal application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 49663009 in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties. Application received: December 11, 2020.
Permit No. 40663027R7. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company (144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 470.0 acres. Receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 14, 2020.
Permit No. 40663013R7. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company (144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 304.0 acres. Receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 23, 2020.
Permit No. 54040201R3. Reading Anthracite Company (P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Butler, Union and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1,108.9 acres. Receiving stream: Shenandoah Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 23, 2020.
Permit No. 13743002R7. Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. (P.O. Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocess and preparation plant operation in Banks and Hazle Townships, Carbon and Luzerne Counties affecting 930.3 acres. Receiving streams: Catawissa Creek and Wetzel Run, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 30, 2020.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 4950-37190301-E-4. Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201), application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of Taylor Run to allow the development of a wetland mitigation area in Scott Township, Lawrence County. Receiving stream(s): Taylor Run, Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 21, 2020.
Permit No. 24589-37190302-E-2. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141), application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet but no closer than 35 feet of Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to the Beaver River in order to remove sand and gravel and allow for better reclamation in Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to the Beaver River classified for the following use(s): WWF. There are no portable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 8, 2020.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 08100304 and NPDES PA0257435. Austin's Excavating & Paving, Inc., 121 Talmadge Hill West, Waverly, NY 14892. Permit transfer of an existing large noncoal surface mining site located in Pike Township, Bradford County affecting 40.6 acres. Transfer of permit from Insinger Excavating, Inc. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary 1 to Ross Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 28, 2020.
Permit No. 08120304 and GP-104 No. PAM214008. Austin's Excavating & Paving, Inc., 121 Talmadge Hill West, Waverly, NY 14892. Permit transfer of an existing large noncoal surface mining site located in Windham Township, Bradford County affecting 36.3 acres. Transfer of permit from Insinger Excavating, Inc. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wappasening Creek to Wappasening Creek to Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 28, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 58110302C. Frank Kamarauskas, Jr. (5748 SR 367, Montrose, PA 18801), correction to an existing quarry operation to update the post-mining land use from unmanaged natural habitat to unmanaged natural habitat and industrial/commercial in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County affecting 146.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries of Apalachin Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 9, 2020.
Permit No. 58152801. Bill Johnson (120 Johnson Hill Lane, Wyalusing, PA 18853), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on a quarry owned by Joseph L. & Melinda Vanderfeltz. Application received: November 23, 2020.
Permit No. 19810302C3. Solok Quarries, Inc. (P.O. Box 366, Bloomsburg, PA 17815), correction to an existing quarry operation to mine within 100 feet of Cross Road and update the water handling in Benton and Fishing Creek Townships and Stillwater Borough, Columbia County affecting 152.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary of Fishing Creek and Raven Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 9, 2020.
Permit No. 58020824. Walter Konsur (275 Konsur Road, Jackson, PA 18825), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on a quarry owned by Walter D. Konsur, Jr. Application received: January 5, 2021.
Permit No. 58020825. Walter Konsur (275 Konsur Road, Jackson, PA 18825), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on a quarry owned by Walter D. Konsur, Jr. Application received: January 5, 2021.
Permit No. 58070850. Walter Konsur (275 Konsur Road, Jackson, PA 18825), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on a quarry owned by Walter D. Konsur, Jr. Application received: January 5, 2021.
Permit No. 58080845. RD Smith Flagstone (212 Beaver Run Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Springville Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on a quarry owned by Richard Smith. Application received: January 12, 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. PA0262714 (Mining Permit No. 56090101), Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 184 West Mud Pike, Rockwood, PA 15557, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 173 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to the Casselman River and unnamed tributaries to Piney Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman TMDL. Application received: December 28,2020.
The following treatment outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to the Casselman River and Piney Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond TF-1 N 002—Treatment Pond TF-2 N 003—Treatment Pond TF-3 N 004—Treatment Pond TF-4 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004 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 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to the Casselman River and Piney Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005—Sediment Pond SP-1 N 006—Sediment Pond SP-2 N 007—Sediment Pond SP-3 N 008—Sediment Trap 1 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005—008 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. Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0280739 (Permit No. 16190103) Ben Hal Mining, Inc. (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127), revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Piney Township, Clarion County, affecting 77.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Licking Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: Licking Creek. Application received: November 9, 2020.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to: Unnamed tributary to Licking Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.)
Alkalinity greater than acidity16.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfates (mg/l) 50.0 50.0 50.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Licking Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Miximum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.)
Alkalinity greater than acidity16.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfates (mg/l) 50.0 50.0 50.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. New Stanton District Mining Office, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925.5500.
NPDES No. PA0252085 (Mining Permit No. 26140101), T&B Excavating, Inc. (P.O. Box 37, McClellandtown, PA 15458), application for renewal of permit for continued mining located in German Township, Fayette County affecting 59 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Fork Browns Creek and Dunlap Creek. Application received: June 5, 2020.
The following treatment facility outfall discharges to UNT to Dunlap Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 N TFO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following treatment facility outfalls discharge to UNT North Fork Browns Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 N SWO 002 N SWO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfall discharges to UNT Dunlap Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 003 N SWO
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNT A to Ruble Run and UNT B to Rubles Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE SP-6 N SWO SP-8 N SWO
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0259624 (Permit No. 04150301). Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141), Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Darlington Township, Beaver County, affecting 6.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Madden Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 16, 2020.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) N/A N/A
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.
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WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E2301121-001, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Chester City and Chichester Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT District 6-0) is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the S.R. 0322 over CSX project:
1. To remove a 38-inch by 60-inch elliptical RCP culvert and in its place, construct and maintain a 109 linear-foot long, 38-inch by 60-inch elliptical RCP culvert carrying an intermittent unnamed tributary to Marcus Hook Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 177 linear feet (982 square feet, 0.02 acre) of permanent watercourse impact with 3,377 square feet (0.081 acre) of permanent floodplain impact and 3,226 square feet (0.08 acre) of temporary floodplain impact. This activity also includes the construction of an outfall and the placement of riprap rock apron (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8445 N, Longitude: 75.4200 W).
2. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland M, PEM/PSS) associated with grading for SR 0322 bridge reconstruction over CSX resulting in 5,669 square feet (0.13 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8439 N, Longitude: 75.4165 W).
3. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland O, PSS) associated with construction of the reconstruction of the SR 0322 bridge, access road, and stormwater swale resulting in 4,982 square feet (0.11 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8429 N, Longitude: 75.4143 W).
4. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland P, PEM/PSS) associated with the construction of a stormwater outfall and grading resulting in 18,322 square feet (0.42 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8423 N, Longitude: 75.4127 W).
5. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland N, PEM/PSS) associated with the construction of a stormwater outfalls, grading, and roadway reconstruction resulting in 20,857 square feet (0.48 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8431 N, Longitude: 75.4133 W).
6. To temporarily impact a wetland area (Wetland W, PEM) associated with the on-site compensatory mitigation resulting in 11,996 square feet (0.28 acre) of temporary wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8438 N, Longitude: 75.4135 W).
7. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland II, PEM) associated with Conchester Highway/Bethel Road access reconfiguration resulting in 840 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8434 N, Longitude: 75.4129 W).
8. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland XA, PEM) associated with the construction of a stormwater facility resulting in 762 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8431 N, Longitude: 75.4123 W).
9. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland X, PFO) associated with roadway reconstruction resulting in 156 square feet (0.004 acre) of permanent wetland im- pact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8426 N, Longitude: 75.4116 W).
10. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland S, PSS) associated with roadway reconstruction resulting in 14,128 square feet (0.32 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8416 N, Longitude: 75.4093 W).
11. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland Y, PEM/PSS) associated with the construction of stormwater facility, grading, and roadway reconstruction resulting in 1,645 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8411 N, Longitude: 75.4073 W).
12. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland NN, PEM) associated with Ramp G (SR 0322 Westbound) reconstruction resulting in 597 square feet (0.01 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8416 N, Longitude: 75.4069 W).
13. To place fill within a wetland area (Wetland LL, PEM/PSS) associated with reconstruction work along Ramp G (SR 0322 Westbound) resulting in 41 square feet (0.0009 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Marcus Hook Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.8415 N, Longitude: 75.4065 W).
14. This project also includes a combination of compensatory mitigation through on-site wetland creation and wetland/stream credits via WO&E Compensation Operations Permit (PA DEP Permit Number: MB9915-0001) which are listed as follows:
a. 0.24 acre of PEM and 0.12 acre of PSS wetland compensation with an additional 0.22 acre of wetland enhancement located at 317 Bethel Road in Upper Chichester Township.
b. 1.21 wetland and 40.00 stream credits for compensatory mitigation from the Quaker Mitigation Bank located within the Lower Delaware River Sub-basin (PA State Water Plan Sub-basin 3).
This project is located between the SR 452/SR 322 Interchange and I-95/SR 322 Interchange in Chester City and Chichester Township, Delaware County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E5202120-021: PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Palmyra and Blooming Grove Townships, Pike County, Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the S.R. 0084 Section 495 Project:
Outfalls:
1. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 60" pipe discharging stormwater into 32-ft long R-8 riprap apron in the floodway and streambed of a Tributary to Mill Brook Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFK S-LRK-01).
2. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 30" pipe discharging stormwater into 18-ft long R-4 riprap apron in the floodway and streambed of a Tributary to Egypt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL S-JRG-08).
3. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of an 18" pipe discharging stormwater into 8-ft long R-5 riprap apron in the floodway and streambed of a Tributary to Blooming Grove Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). (Impact OUTFL S-JRG-18).
4. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 30" pipe discharging stormwater into 16-ft long R-8 riprap apron in the floodway and streambed of a Tributary to Blooming Grove Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL S-SRC-23).
5. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 30" pipe discharging stormwater into 17-ft long R-8 riprap apron in the floodway of a Tributary to Shohola Creek (EV, MF) (Impact OUTFL S-LRK-04).
6. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of an 18" pipe discharging stormwater into 8-ft long R-5 riprap apron in the floodway of Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL-01 S-JRG-15).
7. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of an 18" pipe discharging stormwater into 8-ft long R-5 riprap apron in the floodway of Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL-02 S-JRG-15).
8. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 30" pipe discharging stormwater into 16-ft long R-4 riprap apron in the streambed and floodway of a tributary Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL S-JRG-16).
9. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 36" pipe discharging stormwater into 20-ft long R-8 riprap apron in the streambed and floodway of a tributary Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Impact OUTFL S-LRK-02).
Wetland Fill:
10. To fill a de minimus area of PFO/PEM/PSS wetland equal to 0.016 acre immediately adjacent to SR 0084 EB/WB for the purpose of outfall and outlet protection and for the reconstruction and grading of SR 0084 EB/WB.
Floodway Fill:
11. To place fill in 0.20 acre of fill in the floodway of Mount Run (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of reconstruction and grading of SR 0084 EB/WB (Impact FLACT S-JRG-14).
Pipe Replacements:
12. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 98` long, 54" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Egypt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084 EB (Impact CULV-EB S-SRC-26).
13. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 95` long, 54" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Egypt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084 EB (Impact CULV-WB S-SRC-26).
14. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 79` long, 48" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Shohola Creek (EV, MF) under SR 0084 WB (Impact CULV-WB S-JRG-11).
15. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 82` long, 48" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Shohola Creek (EV, MF) under SR 0084 EB (Impact CULV-EB S-JRG-11).
16. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 82` long, 60" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084 EB (Impact CULV-EB S-JRG-17).
17. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 78` long, 72" by 42" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084 EB (Impact CULV-WB S-JRG-17).
18. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 85` long, 42" diameter pipe with outlet protection carrying a tributary to Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084 WB (Impact CULV-WB S-LRK-03).
Stream Enclosure Replacements:
19. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 60" diameter 264-foot long stream enclosure with outlet protection carrying a Tributary to Egypt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under both the EB and WB lanes of SR 0084 (Impact STENC S-JRG-07).
20. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 36" diameter 402-foot long stream enclosure with outlet protection carrying a Tributary to Blooming Grove Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under both the EB and WB lanes of SR 0084 (Impact STENC S-JRG-18).
21. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 24" diameter 110-foot long stream enclosure with outlet protection carrying flows from wetland W-SRC-20 to wetland W-JRG-22 under the WB lane of SR 0084 (Impact STENC JD-PIPE-01).
22. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 42" diameter 130-foot long stream enclosure with outlet protection carrying a Tributary to Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under the WB lane of SR 0084 (STENC-WB S-LRK-02).
23. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 54" diameter 127-foot long stream enclosure with outlet protection carrying a Tributary to Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under the WB lane of SR 0084 (STENC-EB S-LRK-03).
Shohola Creek Bridges:
24. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 56.83` wide three-span pre-stressed concrete bulb tee bridge carrying SR 0084 EB across Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) having a 45.2` span and a 14.46` underclearance. Floodway fill appurtenant to the structure replacement will also occur.
25. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 54.4` wide three-span pre-stressed concrete bulb tee bridge carrying SR 0084 WB across Shohola Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) having a 45.2` span and a 10.28` underclearance. Floodway fill appurtenant to the structure replacement will also occur.
Other impacts include:
26. Backfilling an existing scour hole at the downstream end of an existing box culvert carrying Egypt Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) across SR 0084 WB (Impact OTHER S-SRC-31).
27. Installing outlet protection in the streambed at the downstream end of an existing 48" stream enclosure carrying a tributary to Blooming Grove Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) under SR 0084-EB (Impact OTHER-EB S-SRC-24).
28. Removing the existing wingwalls and to construct and maintain four new wingwalls along with structural rehabilitation activities on the box culvert carrying Mount Run (HQ-CWF, MF) under the WB lanes of SR 0084 (Impact OTHER-WB S-JRG-14).
The proposed project is located along SR 0084 and extends from Exit 26 to Exit 34 for approximately 7 miles. (Edgemere and Shohola, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 38.62"; Longitude: -75° 12` 41.5" to Latitude: 41° 21` 27.00"; Longitude: -75° 4` 6.10" in Palmyra and Blooming Grove Townships, Pike County.
E4502220-026. PA Game Commission Northeast Regional Office, 3917 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA 18612-9214, in Jackson Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in a 373-foot reach of Sand Spring Run (EV, MF) with work consisting of re-grading portions of the channel, the creation of vegetated bankfull benches, rock toe protection, re-grading floodplain, boulder revetment streambank protection, 5 rock/boulder grade control structures with scour pools, and excavation and regrading of the embankments for stabilization.
The project is located in PA State Game Lands 038, starts at the outlet of the lowest pond along Sand Spring Run in the Game Lands and extends downstream from that point for approximately 373 linear feet. (Mount Pocono and Pocono Pines, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 03` 22.37"; Longitude: -75° 22` 33.52").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E0103220-025. Jim and Cindy Sells, 61 Bragg Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316. Reading Township, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain: 1) a 256 square foot dock/boathouse with associated riprap bank protection, and 2) a 33 square foot ramp, all cut into the banks of Lake Meade at 61 Bragg Drive in Reading Township, Adams County (Latitude: 39.9752; Longitude: -77.0374).
E0603120-031. PennDOT Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, in Tilden Township and Hamburg Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
The project is being amended to have a change in the permit number to E0603120-031 and include a design change in the temporary causeway. The amended proposes to increase wetland impacts by approximately 0.04 ac and stream impacts by 0.08 ac.
To 1) remove and rehabilitate the existing structures, 2) place and maintain fill for bridge pier extensions and scour protection in the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF), resulting in 180 linear feet (5,479 square feet) of permanent stream impacts and 13,709 square feet of temporary stream impacts, 3) place and maintain fill for a temporary stream crossing in the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF), resulting in 4,079 square feet of temporary stream impacts, 4) install and maintain a 218-foot long, 36-inch wide, concrete culvert in the Schuylkill Canal (WWF, MF), resulting in 218 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 356 square feet of temporary stream impacts, 5) place and maintain a riprap rock apron for outlet protection in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF), resulting in 5 linear feet (24 square feet) of permanent stream impacts, 6) place and maintain fill in the floodplain, resulting in 3,290 square feet of permanent floodplain impacts, all for the purpose of improving transportation safety and roadway standards. The project will permanently impact 0.20 acre and temporarily impact 0.102 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM). To compensate for wetland impacts, the permittee is proposing to construct 0.40 acre of replacement PEM wetlands off site at the Kernsville Dam Desiltation Basin (PADEP BAMR property) in Tilden Township, Berks County (Latitude: 40.563426, Longitude: -75.993634). The project is located along SR 0078 Section 13B and the SR 0061 Interchange (Exit 29) in Tilden Township and Hamburg Borough, Berks County (Latitude: 40.558031, Longitude: -75.995532).
E0603220-029. Borough of Topton, 205 South Callowhill Street, Topton, PA 19562 in Topton Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove existing structures and to install 3 bridges crossing Toad Creek (HQ-CWF) consisting of 2 (8 feet x 35 feet) and 1 (8 feet x 50 feet). The project proposes 38 linear feet of permanent impacts to stream channel and 0.01 ac of wetland impacts. The project is located in Topton Borough, Berks County (Latitude: 40.5007, Longitude: -75.7029)
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
E3007220-026: DTE Appalachia Gathering, LLC, 1000 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor Canonsburg, PA 15317, Whiteley Township, Greene County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
DTE Appalachia Gathering, LLC is proposing to remediate a slope failure near Station 523+00 of the Appalachia Pipeline Project South. The project requires permanent impacts to wetlands due to subsurface drains and reconstruction of the slope. The permanent loss of the wetland (0.08 acre) will be mitigated for by credits purchased from an approved mitigation bank.
The project is located within the Oak Forest USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map.
Resource Permanent Direct Temporary Direct Temporary Indirect PEM (ac.) 0.08 0.00 0.00 Total 0.08 0.00 0.00 E6307220-029: MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC, 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500, Canons- burg, PA 15317.
To expose a portion of an existing 12" natural gas pipeline within the limits of two streams and one wetland to conduct integrity monitoring during longwall mining operations. The streams are both UNTs to Middle Wheeling Creek and are designated as Warm Water Fisheries (WWF). The wetland that will be impacted during the monitoring is designated as a Palustrine Emergent (PEM). The proposed project will permanently impact 101 LF (426 sq. ft.) of stream channel with the installation of flume pipes and temporarily impact approximately 164 LF (848 sq. ft.) of stream channel throughout the monitoring process. The project will also temporarily impact 0.03 acre of the PEM wetland and 0.30 acre of floodway. The pipeline will be exposed for approximately five months. Once the monitoring is completed the resources will be restored to original contours. The monitoring is located in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh USACE District, at Latitude: 40.076379 Longitude: -80.510523 (Claysville and Valley Grove Quadrangle)
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