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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
54-00022F: Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC, 53 Pottsville Street, Cressona, PA 17929, for the construction and installation of a new extrusion press, to include a log furnace and three age ovens at the site located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County.
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.
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.
06-05037H: McConway & Torley, LLC, 230 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA 19530, for the reactivation of certain facility operations that had been previously idled at the Kutztown Steel Foundry in Kutztown Borough, Berks County. The operations include Source ID # 118A—Spinner Hanger Blast Unit, controlled by dust collector; Source ID # 108—No. 2 Tumble Blast Unit, controlled by dust collector; and Source ID # 106A—Air-Arc Turntable, controlled by dust collector. The potential emissions for the units will be approximately 1.62 tpy of PM10 emissions. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources when reactivated 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, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed reactivation of these sources. If, after the project has been implemented, DEP determines that the sources are reactivated and operating in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's State-Only Operating Permit in accordance with the permit administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(5).
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
08-00059A: Skagen Energy Services, Inc., 324 8th Ave. SW, Ste. 602, Calgary, Alberta TSP 2Z2, for the construction and temporary operation of a Faering 703 wastewater evaporator system consisting of a liquid/gas stripper, evaporator equipped with a nominal 12.6 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired burner, at the Alderson 05-269 well pad, owned and operated by Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC, in Pike Township, Bradford County. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination source and the emission of air contaminants including 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123 and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed wastewater evaporator system. The emissions from the wastewater evaporator system will not exceed the following limits: 0.02 grain per dry standard cubic foot and 3.04 tons per 12-consecutive month period of particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5); 0.19 lb/hr and 0.84 ton per 12-consecutive month period nitrogen oxides; 2.31 lbs/hour and 10.10 tons per 12-consecutive month period carbon monoxide; 0.39 lb/hr and 1.70 tons per 12-consecutive month period sulfur oxides; <2.7 tons per 12-consecutive month period volatile organic compounds; <0.5 ton per 12-consecutive month period any individual hazardous air pollutant; <1.0 ton per 12-consecutive month period combined hazardous air pollutants; and opacity limit of less than or equal to 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any 1 hour, and equal to or greater than 30% at any time. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure the wastewater evaporator system complies with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: routine sampling of all wastewaters processed; burner fuel restricted to natural gas or a combination of natural gas and stripper gases; burner firing on 100% excess air and high tangential velocity; processing of wastewaters from only the Alderson 05-269 well pad or other well pads provided prior written Department approval is obtained; inclusion of various operating parameter monitors on the wastewater evaporator system to ensure compliant operation; use of heated air in the stripper when processing methanol-containing wastewaters; recordkeeping for emissions, fuel consumption, hours of operation, volumes, types and origin of all wastewaters; use of demister systems on the exhausts of the wastewater evaporator system. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the wastewater evaporator system is constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 08-00059A, Skagen Energy Services, Inc. will apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. 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 Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4168.
04-00034C: The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company, 372 Cleveland St, Rochester, PA 15074. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 04-00034C to allow the installation and temporary operation of one (1) 21,000 gallon Batch Tank equipped with a cooling water condenser, one (1) 12,000 gallon Finishing Tank, one (1) 2,900 gallon Monomer Premix Tank equipped with cooling water condenser, one (1) 300 gallon Water Slurry Mix Tank, one (1) 1,900 gallon Acrylic Weigh Tank equipped with cooling water condenser, one (1) 150 gallon DMEOA/Water Premix Tank, three (3) 45,000 gallon (each) Finished Product Storage Tanks, four (4) 20,000 gallon (each) Raw Materials Storage Tanks, and one (1) Thermal Oxidizer. In addition, one (1) existing scrubber will be utilized in this project. Existing permitted sources that are controlled by scrubbers, the 21,000-gallon Batch Tank, (1) 2,900 gallon Monomer Premix Tank, and 1,900 gallon Acrylic Weigh Tank will be controlled by existing scrubbers until the thermal oxidizer initiates operation and control is transitioned to it. At that time, to-be-determined backup control devices will be implemented. The Rochester Plant is located in Rochester Township, Beaver County.
The proposed project potential to emit, while utilizing the existing scrubber, will not equal or exceed 4.0 tons of particulate matter, 48.0 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 18.0 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 8.0 tons of highest single HAP (Methyl Methacrylate). The facility will transition control from existing scrubber to thermal oxidizer with a 95% control efficiency which will result in a decrease of VOC emissions, and the facility will remain a minor source for all criteria and hazardous pollutants upon completion of the Project.
Facility-wide potential to emit, while utilizing the existing scrubbers, shall not equal or exceed 25.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 14.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 6.0 tons of particulate matter, 1.0 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 49.5 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 24.5 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), 9.5 tons of highest single HAP (Methyl Methacrylate), and 30,272 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Existing permitted sources, that are controlled by scrubbers, as well as the 21,000 gallon Batch Tank, (1) 2,900 gallon Monomer Premix Tank, and 1,900 gallon Acrylic Weigh, will transition control from existing scrubbers to thermal oxidizer with a 95% control efficiency which will result in a decrease of VOC emissions. The facility will remain a minor source for all criteria and hazardous pollutants upon completion of the Project. All new sources were evaluated for compliance with best available technology (BAT) requirements.
The authorization is subject to State Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise the existing Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's 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 the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Laura Dickson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; ldickson@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. 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-04-00034C) 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.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward F. Orris, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to eorris@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
54-00006: Rausch Creek Generation LLC, Frailey Twp. Plant, 490 W Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981-1716. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the electric services facility located in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The sources consist of a fluidized bed boiler, fire pump, and culm and lime materials handling. The sources are controlled by fabric filters and a baghouse. The proposed Title V Operating 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.
58-00001: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company/Compressor Station 321, 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002. The Department intends to issue an administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit for the natural gas transmission station in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed administrative amendment is for the appropriate emission limits to reflect correct number of significant figures.
The primary sources at this facility consist of natural gas solar turbines, a natural gas fired boiler, heating furnaces, and space heaters. The proposed administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit includes emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
48-00006: Portland Power, LLC, Portland Generating Station, P.O. Box 238, Portland, PA 18351-0238. The Department intends to issue an administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit for the transmission and electric services station in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed administrative amendment is for the divestment of sources to a third party.
The primary sources at this facility consist of three (3) combustion turbines. The proposed administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit includes emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
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.
06-05112: WBLF Acquisition Co., LLC/Western Berks Landfill, 455 Poplar Neck Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, for their municipal waste landfill in Cumru Township, Berks County. The Title V Operating Permit is undergoing a significant modification to revise Section E, Group SG01, Condition 037 of the facility's Title V Operating Permit to allow the interim use of a candlestick flare to control landfill gas (LFG) while WBLF works to develop an LFG beneficial use project.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
11-00370: Laurel Highlands Landfill, Inc., 843 Miller Picking Rd, Davidsville, PA 15928. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal to Laurel Highlands Landfill, Inc. for their facility located in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
Laurel Highlands Landfill, a municipal solid waste landfill has been in operation since 1960s. Sources and the control devices at this facility include Landfill Gas Collection System, Landfill Gas Fugitives, Vehicle Traffic on Roads, Landfill Fugitive emissions (particulate), LFG Ground Flare (Enclosed Flare), portable Candle Flare and Water Sprays. This facility has the potential emissions per year of the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 59.77 tons of carbon monoxide, 23.91 tons of nitrogen oxides, 25.71 tons of particulate matter, 5.20 tons of sulfur oxides, 5.49 tons of volatile organic compounds and 8.50 tons of HAPs.
The proposed TVOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145, 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA, and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Cf.
A person may oppose the proposed Title V Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to nnaharr@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 Title V Operating Permit (TV-11-00370) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
56-00232: Shade Landfill, Inc., 843 Miller Picking Rd, Davidsville, PA 15928. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal to Shade Landfill, Inc. for their facility located in Shade Township, Somerset County.
Shade Landfill, Inc. operates a municipal solid waste landfill. Sources and the control devices at this facility include Landfill Gas Collection and Control System, Paved and Unpaved Roads, Landfill Fugitive emissions (fugitive gas, material handling, & erosion), Emergency Generator, LFG Ground Flare (Enclosed Flare), Utility Candle Flare and Water Sprays (water Truck). This facility has the potential emissions per year of the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 30.63 tons of nitrogen oxides, 41.97 tons of particulate matter, 8.45 tons of sulfur oxides, 96.06 tons of carbon monoxide, 13.57 tons of volatile organic compounds and 11.44 tons of HAPs.
The proposed TVOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145, 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Cf, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
A person may oppose the proposed Title V Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to nnaharr@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 Title V Operating Permit (TV-56-00232) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
40-00143: Bekaert Corp., 165 New Commerce Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706-1448. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural) Minor Permit for the operation of steel wire and related products facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The sources at this facility consist of a sander and steel wire draw machines. The control devices consist of collectors. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
40-00096: DMS Shredding Inc./Hanover, 9 Fellows Ave, Hanover Township, PA 18706-5231. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural) Minor Permit for the operation of a metals service center and offices facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The sources at this facility consist of a light iron metal shredder with attached cyclone. The control device consists of a venturi scrubber. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
64-00006: Hanson Aggregates PA LLC, Lake TWP Asphalt Plant, 7600 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195-1016. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic) Minor Permit for the operation of an asphalt paving mixtures and blocks facility in Lake Township, Wayne County. The sources at this facility consist of a batch hot mix asphalt plant, hot oil heaters, and a rap system. The control devices consist of a baghouse. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
40-00130: EBC Holdings, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-3028. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural) Minor Permit for the animal crematory facility in Dupont Borough, Luzerne County. The sources at this facility consist of one (1) crematory incinerator. The control device consists of an afterburner. The source is considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
39-00052: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Ormrod Plant, 3724 Crescent Ct W, Ste 200, Whitehall, PA 18052-3446. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic) Minor Permit for the asphalt paving mixtures and blocks facility in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The sources at this facility consist of an asphalt plant, screens, crushers, conveyors, and two (2) IC engines. The control devices consist of a baghouse and a water spray system. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
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.
05-03005: Kennametal Inc., 442 Chalybeate Rd, Bedford, PA 15522-8637, for the operation of a metal casting facility in Bedford Township, Bedford County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 22.87 tpy PM, 6.09 tpy NOx, 12.60 tpy CO, 6.31 tpy VOC, and less than 1 tpy of SO2 and 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.
67-03163: Ecore International Inc., 76 Acco Dr, York, PA 17402-4668, for the operation of a waste tire recycling facility in York Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 36.08 tpy PM, and less than 1 tpy of NOx, CO, VOC, SO2, and 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00069: Fisher Mining Company, 40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their facility located in Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00069. The facility is a coal railcar loading operation. The facility has potential emissions of 33.70 tons per year of particulate matter. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
55-00009: Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation, 245 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519, to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Beavertown Plant located in Beavertown Borough, Snyder County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 55-00009. The facility's main sources include one 14.2 MMBtu/hr natural gas/No. 2/No. 4 fuel oil fired boiler; one 10.1 natural gas/No. 2/No. 4 fuel oil fired boiler; one 31 bhp propane fired emergency generator engine; one paint spray booth; one 100 hp emergency fire pump engine; one Safety Kleen cleaning station; one woodwaste trailer loadout operation; and various woodworking equipment. The facility has potential emissions of 3.88 TPY of CO; 7.23 TPY of NOx; 11.36 TPY of SOx; 60.52 TPY of PM/PM10; 3.00 TPY of VOCs; 2.81 TPY HAPs; 7,206 TPY GHGs. The two boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The two emergency engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The cleaning station is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63—Degreasing Operations. 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, as well as 40 CFR Part 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4336.
26-00613: ACF Group LLC/Allison Custom Fabrication, 120 Mine Street, Allison, PA 15413. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the custom metal fabrication operation at their facility located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County.
ACF Group LLC conducts steel cutting, spray painting, machining, and welding operations. This facility has a potential to emit 2.6 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of PM10, 2.7 tons/12-cmp of VOCs, and 4.1 tons/ 12-cmp of HAPs. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (26-00613) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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 Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. 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. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
04-00751: Valmont Pittsburgh Galvanizing/Valmont Coatings, Inc., 9 South 12th St., Midland, PA 15059. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for a facility that cleanses iron and steel, then galvanizes a zinc coating onto iron and steel via immersion into a liquid zinc bath, located in Midland Borough, Beaver County.
Valmont Coatings, Inc. operates two natural gas boilers, a kettle furnace with molten zinc kettle, thirteen process tanks, and a metallic zinc recovery system. This facility has a potential to emit 11.8 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 10.0 tons/12-cmp of CO, 0.1 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 0.7 ton/12-cmp of VOCs, 2.5 tons/12-cmp of PM10, and 0.7 ton/12-cmp of HAPs. The facility also has the potential to emit 1.5 tons/12-cmp of phosphoric acid, 0.05 ton of zinc compounds, and 0.13 ton/12-cmp of ammonia and ammonium chloride. The proposed operating permit limits hours of metallic zinc recovery to 800 hrs per 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp), facility-wide zinc throughput to 1,280 tons/ 12-cmp, and phosphoric acid throughput to 43,200 gallons/12-cmp. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00751) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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 Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. 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. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
63-00943: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441 and 127.425, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed, facility-wide, natural minor, State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of a propane gas storage and transfer facility known as Charleroi Propane Station, located in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.
The facility consists of six, 90,000 gallons, underground, pressurized, liquid propane storage tanks, one, two-bay, propane truck tank loading rack with upper truck tank vapor recovery lines, one pipeline pig launcher and one pipe receiver with associated small flares, and the associated piping for transport of propane from the pipeline to the storage tanks and from the storage tanks to the loading rack. Annual potential emissions are 5.1 tons of VOC, 0.1 ton of NOx, 0.1 ton of CO, 0.1 ton of PM10, and 0.1 ton of PM2.5. Sources at the Greensburg Terminal are subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the plant.
The application, the 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
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit SOOP-63-00943) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place, and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4336.
65-00912: The AMES Co., Inc./Champion Facility, 465 Railroad Ave., Camp Hill, PA 17011-5611. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (Natural Minor) for a sawmill operations facility, located in Donegal Township, Washington County.
The AMES Co. operates a 12.87 MMBtu/HR wood-fired boiler, an oil-fired boiler, a dimension mill, and wood surface coating operations. The control devices are dust collectors and a multi-clone collector. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements. The boilers are subject to the NESHAPs in 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (65-00912) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30-days after the date of this publication.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
63-00643: Ametek, Inc., North Strabane Plant, 1085 Route 519, Eighty-Four, PA 15330-2813. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (Natural Minor) to Ametek, Inc. to authorize the operation of their metal powder manufacturing facility in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The facility is comprised of rotary dryer units, water atomization processes, an aluminon grinder, and an emergency generator. The control devices are dust collectors and cyclones. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-00643) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
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 are also subject to 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. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if 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). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone 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.
In addition, 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 also contain 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 is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
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 pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Mining Permit No. 33010107. NPDES Permit No. PA0242012. Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post-mining land use from Non-Commercial Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat on the David Starr (formally Ivan D. Starr and Ivan D. & Beverly Starr) properties in Snyder Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Rattlesnake Creek and Rattlesnake Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 14831301. NPDES Permit No. PA0008966. Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, 600 Hamilton Street, Suite 600, Allentown, PA 18101. Permit renewal application for post-mining treatment for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit located in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 121.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moshannon Creek, UNT to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF. Application received: March 30, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Mining Permit No. 54970101. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252, renewal of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 554.0 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 30, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49070101. D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Box 121, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties, affecting 816.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 30, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49060101. Last Time Coal Co., 119 Greenwood Street, Trevorton, PA 17881, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County, affecting 242.1 acres. Receiving stream: Zerbe Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49100101. Fox Coal Company, Inc., 212 West Cherry Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County, affecting 885.0 acres. Receiving streams: Carbon Run and Zerbe Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54950101. Joe Kuperavage Coal Company, 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 127.0 acres. Receiving stream: Silver Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 19000201. Mid-Valley Coal Sales, Inc., 212 West Cherry Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and surface mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County, affecting 343.0 acres. Receiving stream: North Branch Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49120101. Blue Ridge Mining, LP, 123 Iris Road, Shamokin, PA 17872, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County, affecting 48.3 acres. Receiving stream: Carbon Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: April 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49860201. Rosini Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 568, Shamokin, PA 17872, renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County, affecting 53.0 acres. Receiving stream: Carbon Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: April 6, 2022.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES 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 must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Mining Permit No. 61190301. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803, For commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal surface mine located in Barkeyville Borough & Pine Township, Venango and Mercer Counties, affecting 197.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, and unnamed tributaries to East Branch Wolf Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: March 21, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 59120301. NPDES No. GP-104 No. PAM222007. Cross Excavating, LLC, 19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933, transfer of an existing large noncoal mining permit located in Sullivan Township, Tioga County, affecting 65.2 acres. Transfer of permit from Chad E Cross. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Corey Creek, Corey Creek to Tioga River classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: April 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 59020301. NPDES No. GP-104 Permit No. PAM222008. Cross Excavating, LLC, 19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933, transfer of an existing large noncoal mining permit located in Lawrence Township, Tioga County, affecting 16.6 acres. Transfer of permit from Chad E. Cross. Receiving stream(s): Harts Creek to Tioga River classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: April 4, 2022.
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 must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. 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 § 77.522 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.
Additional criteria
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 of 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.
Submittal of comments
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 notice within 30-days of this 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 phone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Requests or petitions for a public hearing on any NPDES permit applications will be accepted 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, phone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The Department may hold a public hearing if the public interest is significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
NPDES No. PA0259683. Mining Permit No. 37150302. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Renewal of an NPDES permit in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, affecting 233.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to McKee Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: March 1, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to McKee Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 N SWO 1.57 002 N SWO 2.57 003 N SWO 0.60 004 N SWO 1.05 005 N SWO 1.79 006 N TFO 0.43 007 N TFO 0.43 008 N TFO 0.43 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (Unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
NPDES No. PA0223646. Mining Permit No. 38950301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, renewal of an NPDES permit in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County, affecting 175.5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 26, 2020.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Snitz Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 9.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity (mg/L) Report Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0594849. Mining Permit No. 8073SM4. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, renewal of an NPDES permit in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, affecting 37.45 acres. Receiving stream: Sanatoga Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 2, 2020.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Sanatoga Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO 2.25 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity (mg/L) Report Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Arsenic (mg/L) Report Report Report Flow (MGD) 2.25 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Report
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. E4601222-006, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 1297 South Gulph Road, Radnor, PA 19087, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the protection of exposed 30-inch Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) Transmission Main and realignment and stabilization of the section of Gulph Creek associated with the repair.
Activities associated with realigning and stabilizing Gulph Creek:
1. To realign and stabilize Gulph Creek (WWF-MF) in order to prevent future erosion and protect the 30-inch existing water transmission main running along the Creek, resulting in 322 linear feet (10,571 sq. ft, 0.24 acre) of permanent stream impact and 310 linear feet (4,296 sq. ft, 0.09 acre) of permanent floodway impact.
2. Cofferdams will be placed along the existing stream bank where the proposed stream realignment will be excavated. Starting from the downstream tie in point the new channel for the stream will be excavated and dewatered using pumped water filter bags, as needed. Once the channel is excavated it will be stabilized per the plan details each day.
3. When the proposed channel is ready to convey the stream flow, the cofferdams will be removed and aligned to close off the existing stream channel. Dewatering the existing stream area will be completed using pumped water filter bags, as needed. Once the area is dewatered the existing stream area will be reconstructed per the proposed stabilization plan. Once all stabilization is completed the cofferdams will be removed.
Activities associated with the protection of exposed 30-inch water transmission main:
1. The exposed existing 30-inch PCCP pipe onsite will be protected by backfilling with compacted select backfill tested for pH near concrete to mitigate potential concerns about interaction with the existing mortar coating, resulting in 322 linear feet (10,571 sq. ft, 0.24 acre) of permanent stream impact and 310 linear feet (4,296 sq. ft, 0.09 acre) of permanent floodway impact.
This project is located at 1297 South Gulph Road, Radnor in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Norristown Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.059151N, Longitude: - 75.341461W).
Permit No. E5101222-002, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, 1515 Arch Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a Welcome Center, including the installation of a patio, sidewalks, driveway, and an expansion of the existing bioswale for stormwater management. Permanent floodplain impact (Meadow Lake, WWF).
The facility is located in FDR Park at 3500 South Broad Street (Philadelphia, PA USGS map, Lat: 39.90492, Long: -75.177650) in the city and county of Philadelphia.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Pehala, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E4502222-003. Steve Blake, 1153 Arrowhead Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain 16 feet long by 4 feet wide, aluminum, recreational dock in Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF). The project is located at Lot 46 and 47, Block A-3, Section 2 of the Arrowhead Lake subdivision, located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 08` 40.0"; Longitude: -75° 34` 8.0". (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 08` 40"; Longitude: -75° 34` 8").
E4502222-004. Christopher Pandian, 131 Pierce Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19346, in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain 10 feet by 20 feet long, floating, recreational dock in Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF). A 4-foot-wide wooden walkway raised one foot off the ground will also be constructed. The project is located at Lot 45, Block A-25, Section 7 of the Arrowhead Lake subdivision, located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 09` 4.0"; Longitude: -75° 33` 40.0". (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 09` 04"; Longitude: -75° 33` 40").
E5402221-006. Schuylkill Conservation District, 1206 AG Center Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901-9733, in Pine Grove Borough and Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in a 4,250-foot reach of the Upper Little Swatara Creek, 4,675-foot reach of Swatara Creek, and a 135-foot reach of a UNT to Upper Little Swatara Creek as a part of the Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration Project Phase II. The project involves using natural stream channel design techniques for the purpose of improving channel stability, reconnecting the channels to the floodplain, water quality improvements and improving aquatic habitat. There are no permanent impacts to wetlands proposed. Work will include restoring and creating approximately 3.37 acres of wetlands; removal of an on-line dam; stabilization of 2,034 linear feet of streambanks; re-grading floodplain areas; creation of 2.20 acres of bioretention areas; creation of fish habitat by installing 6 rock vanes and 4 rock deflectors, and native riparian vegetation plantings throughout the streambank stabilization areas.
The project is located on both sides of East Pottsville Street (T-443) and on the east side of Spruce Street (Swatara Hill & Pine Grove, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 33` 29.3"; Longitude: -76° 22` 27.4") in Pine Grove Township and Pine Grove Borough, Schuylkill County.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake.
E5605221-004, One Stop Auto Sales, 4220 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Township, Somerset County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Operate and maintain fill that was previously placed within 0.195 acre of PEM wetlands;
2. Remove previously placed fill from 0.155 acre of the same PEM wetlands, and restore the 0.155 acre of wetlands to original grade;
3. Remove a 50-foot long, 8-inch diameter smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) outfall structure from an unnamed tributary (UNT) to West Branch Coxes Creek (WWF) and its floodway;
4. Remove a 30-foot long, 6-inch diameter SLCPP from the floodway of the aforementioned UNT;
5. Remove a 60-foot long, 18-inch diameter SLCPP from the floodway of the aforementioned UNT and restore a vegetated swale to pre-disturbance conditions.
For the purpose of providing usable property for an auto service garage. Permanent wetland impacts (0.195 acre) will be mitigated through the purchase of 0.39 acre of wetland mitigation credits (2:1 mitigation requirement) from the Laurel Hill Creek Mitigation Bank within the Youghiogheny River Sub-basin 19. The project site is located at 4220 Glades Pike (Somerset, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 0`, 39"; W: -79°, 6`, 23"; Sub-basin 19F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
E6505122-004, PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct a temporary causeway, and to remove the existing 642.42` by 20.5` Parker thru truss bridge and existing piers, having a temporary impact of 300 LF to Kiskiminetas River (WWF).
2. Construct and maintain a replacement 636` by 35` continuous steel plate girder bridge with concrete abutments and piers approximately 70 ft downstream to aforementioned existing bridge, having a permanent impact of 35 LF.
3. Construct and maintain two 18` x 10` (Outfall 1) and 24` x 10` (Outfall 2) stormwater outfalls, having a permanent impact of 20 LF, and a temporary impact of 63 LF, to Kiskiminetas River.
4. Construct and maintain fill in PEM wetland (W-01), having a permanent impact of 0.01 acre.
For the purpose of replacing a structure, carrying SR 1060 over the Kiskiminetas River. The project will have 55 LF of permanent, and 339.5 LF of temporary, stream impacts. The project will have 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impacts.
The project site is located near the intersection of Bridge Street (SR 1060) and Edmon Road (SR 2047) (Avonmore, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 31`, 30"; W: 79°, 29`, 39"; Sub-basin 19D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Kiskiminetas Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E2006222-001, Conneaut Lake Properties, LLC, 10431 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090. Reflections at Conneaut Lake, in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Conneaut Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 37`, 24"; W: 80°, 19`, 21").
The project will permanently impact a total 0.67 acre of wetlands (0.59-acre PFO, 0.01-acre PSS, and 0.06 PEM), 0.95 acre of lacustrine impact to Conneaut Lake and adjoining canals, 79 linear feet of stream impacts to UNT Conneaut Lake (HQ-CWF). These impacts are associated with the construction of a residential housing complex, roads, utilities, stormwater management facilities, and boat docks, and dredging activities. The project proposes on-site construction of a total of 2.12 acres of replacement wetland (2.01 acres PFO, 0.09-acre PEM, and 0.02-acre PSS). The project is located approximately 0.24 miles northwest of the intersection of Louderman Road and PA 618 (Conneaut Lake, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 37`, 24"; W: 80°, 19`, 21") in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County.
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering & Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 787-3411.
S07EJ36-001. Little Conestoga Creek Foundation, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328. Floodplain Restoration and Pedestrian Trail, East Hempfield; Manheim; Lancaster Townships and Lancaster City, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The proposed restoration will reconnect the stream channel with the floodplain by removing legacy sediment impairment and restoring the floodplain to near historical elevations. This will eliminate a significant source of sediment in the Little Conestoga Creek from the existing unstable banks. The proposed project will provide additional ecological, flood mitigation, recreational and open space opportunities. The restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement activities on aquatic resources across approximately 45 acres of the Little Conestoga Creek sub-watershed of Conestoga River (Compensation Service Area 07 East). All or a portion of the existing eight wetlands totaling 3.06 acres and ten watercourse reaches totaling 9,258 linear feet of watercourse and the adjoining floodplains may be affected by the overall project. The proposed project in the application is not a typical aquatic resource improvement project. This project is a coordinated multi-phase and multi-year effort that involves project sites along the Little Conestoga Creek in relatively close proximity involving numerous landowners to address degraded environments, recreation trails and interacts with various public infrastructure (i.e. sewer and water lines, bridges, culverts, etc.). The project may involve work related to the public infrastructure through this or other permits (i.e., GP-11). The project identifies and proposes to address current and historic resource degradation to wetlands, watercourses, and their floodplain environments on a watershed scale.
The applicant identified areas within the Little Conestoga sub-watershed that have similar existing conditions that based upon a review of the data presented in the application and supplemental information provided, demonstrate degraded aquatic resource/watershed conditions that stem from both legacy and modern era direct and indirect anthropogenic alterations that persist to the present. The applicant demonstrated five basic degraded conditions or system discontinuities that result in reduced watershed functions. The applicant proposes six phases of the overall project which include: 1) Conestoga House, 2) Barrcrest, 3) F&M, 4) Mennonite Home, 5) Woodcrest Villa, and 6) Schriener Station, to lessen or reverse the degradation or discontinuity through implementation of restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement construction techniques to address the predominant causes of degradation. Project phases 5 and 6 may include a partnership with DEP's in lieu fee program, Pennsylvania Integrated Ecological Services, Capacity Enhancement and Support Program. Functional gains from those phases may be utilized to satisfy third party compensation under such a partnership. This application requests the review of Phase 1 and 2 final restoration design plans and design approaches for the remaining project phases. Latitude (40.062013); Longitude (-76.343209).
MB9915-0004. Water and Land Solutions, 333 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Mitigation Banking Proposal, East Finley Township, Washington County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
All or a portion of the existing twelve wetlands totaling 4.42 acres and fifteen watercourse reaches totaling 6,494 linear feet of watercourse and the adjoining floodplains may be affected by the overall project. The proposed project in the application.
Water and Land Solutions seeks approval to operate as a third-party mitigation provider through selling compensation credits to satisfy third party compensation requirements and proposes to establish the Rocky Run Mitigation Bank—(Bank Site, Project). The Sponsor has secured a 12.4 (ac) tract of land composed of 4.42 acres of wetlands as well as 6,494 linear feet (lf) of existing waterways, located along and around Rocky Run within the Wheeling Creek Watershed; PA Compensation Service Areas 20 South. The project consists of improving 6,494 linear feet of existing stream and 4.42 acres of wetlands through enhancing, rehabilitating and reestablishing aquatic resources resulting in linear feet of improved streams and floodplains, and wetland resources. The project may result in 8,609 riverine credits and 5.26 wetland credits for use to satisfy third party compensatory mitigation requirements. (Latitude: 39.84956°; Longitude: -76.69107°).
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: Robert Marquez, Senior Project Manager, Telephone Number: 570-327-3636.
Permit No. E5829222-002, Williams Field Services Company, LLC, 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854; Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE, Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 4,410 square feet (0.10 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.838068°, Long. -75.813225°);
2. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 3,151 square feet (0.07 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.836253°, Long. -75.812992°);
3. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 766 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.834630°, Long. -75.813201°);
4. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 1,060 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.833662°, Long. -75.813183°);
5. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 2,426 square feet (0.06 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.832855°, Long. -75.812840°);
6. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 649 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.832618°, Long. -75.812780°);
7. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 2,175 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 156 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.832203°, Long. -75.812980°);
8. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 2,071 square feet (0.05 acre) of floodway only impacts to an unnamed tributary to Hop Bottom Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.831096°, Long. -75.813427°);
9. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 112 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Hop Bottom Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830913°, Long. -75.815972°);
10. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 17 lineal feet of stream impacts and 1,794 square feet (0.04 acre) of floodway only impacts to an unnamed tributary to Hop Bottom Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830755°, Long. -75.816531°);
11. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 123 square feet (0.01 acre) of floodway only impacts to an unnamed tributary to Hop Bottom Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830836°, Long. -75.815502°);
12. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 22,837 square feet (0.52 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830795°, Long. -75.816514°);
13. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 3,380 square feet (0.09 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830379°, Long. -75.819532°);
14. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 271 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830625°, Long. -75.823543°);
15. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 6,424 square feet (0.15 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830527°, Long. -75.823178°);
16. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 1,901 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.830624°, Long. -75.822701°);
17. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 54,062 square feet (1.24 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.828804°, Long. -75.827001°);
18. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 3,467 square feet (0.08 acre) of floodway only impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.828213°, Long. -75.827555°);
19. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 156 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.828131°, Long. -75.827491°);
20. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary timber mat pad impacting 109 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.826569°, Long. -75.827405°);
21. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 16,341 square feet (0.38 acre) of floodway only impacts to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.825731°, Long. -75.827595°);
22. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 107 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.825731°, Long. -75.827595°);
23. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 107 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.825223°, Long. -75.827816°);
24. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 105 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.825732°, Long. -75.827594°);
25. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 50,706 square feet (1.16 acres) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 2,140 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.825804°, Long. -75.827646°);
26. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 41,045 square feet (0.94 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.824330°, Long. -75.828199°);
27. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 2 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.823214°, Long. -75.828800°);
28. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 101 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.823000°, Long. -75.828856°);
29. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 36,175 square feet (0.83 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 2,663 square feet (0.06 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.820976°, Long. -75.829574°);
30. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 104 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.816760°, Long. -75.827838°);
31. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 114 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.816183°, Long. -75.827774°);
32. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 22,913 square feet (0.53 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 79 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.815578°, Long. -75.827731°);
33. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 75 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.815512°, Long. -75.827731°);
34. a 16-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 115 lineal feet of impacts to an unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.812705°, Long. -75.827387°);
35. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 16,875 square feet (0.39 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.811801°, Long. -75.827108°);
36. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 4,715 square feet (0.11 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.811801°, Long. -75.827108°);
37. a temporary timber mat pad impacting 5,656 square feet (0.13 acre) of floodway only impacts to Meshoppen Creek (CWF-MF) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.811167°, Long. -75.826943°).
The approximate 14,595 lineal feet Tiffany Loop Pipeline natural gas gathering line project will convey natural gas from the Horseshoe Pipeline to the Diamond Loop Pipeline located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 1,207 lineal feet of stream impacts, 2.37 acres (103,452 square feet) of floodway impacts, 6.35 acres (276,441 square feet) of PEM wetland impacts, and 0.12 acre (5,038 square feet) of PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a natural gas gathering line for conveyance to market.
Permit No. E0829222-014, Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840-1567, Litchfield Township, Bradford County; ACOE, Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. a temporary construction workspace activities that impacted 1,307 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 24", Long. -76° 23` 44");
2. a temporary construction workspace activities that impacted 1,307 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 22", Long. -76° 23` 39");
3. a temporary construction workspace activities that impacted 436 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 24", Long. -76° 23` 37");
4. a permanent fill that impacted 5,663 square feet (0.13 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 25", Long. -76° 23` 43");
5. a permanent fill that impacted 14,810 square feet (0.34 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 24", Long. -76° 23` 38");
6. a temporary on-site restoration activity impacting 1,220 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 24", Long. -76° 23` 44");
7. a temporary workspace activity impacting 1,699 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 24", Long. -76° 23` 43");
8. a temporary on-site restoration activity impacting 1,263 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 22", Long. -76° 23` 39");
9. a temporary workspace activity impacting 1,220 square feet (0.03 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 22", Long. -76° 23` 39");
10. a temporary on-site restoration activity impacting 610 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 37", Long. -76° 23` 37");
11. a temporary workspace activity impacting 1,525 square feet (0.04 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 56` 23", Long. -76° 23` 38").
The Feusner Bra Pad, located in Litchfield Township, Bradford County, seeks after-the-fact authorization in accordance with the Consent Decree Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC entered into with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the PA Department of Environmental Protection on May 20, 2021. Prior unauthorized impacts resulted in 3,050 square feet (0.07 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts and 20,473 square feet (0.47 acre) of permanent PEM wetland impacts. Wetland restoration activities will result in 7,537 square feet (0.17 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts to restore and mitigate for prior activities adjacent to the Freshwater Impoundment and supporting infrastructure.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101; Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E0603221-004. Shoemakersville Municipal Authority, 115 East Ninth Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a wastewater treatment plant headworks facility and associated appurtenances in the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF). The project will result in 0.02 acre of permanent and 0.13 acre of temporary floodplain impacts.
The project is located at the existing Shoemakersville Wastewater Treatment Plant on 2nd Street (Temple, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.493683°; Longitude: -75.970019°) in Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering & Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
D35-059EA. Kurt Staller, Project Manager—PA American Water Co., 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, South Abington Township, Lackawanna County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
Applicant proposes to remove the High Service Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 550 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across Leggett's Creek (TSF, MF) (Scranton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4695; Longitude: -75.6733).
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
ESCGP-3 # ESG070421006-00—B50 Pipeline
Applicant Name ETC Northeast Fld Svc LLC
Contact Person Larry Connors
Address 6051 Wallace Rd Ext, Fl 3
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090-7386
Township(s) Economy Borough
County Beaver
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Coony Hollow (TSF), UNTs to Coony Hollow (TSF), North Fork Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), UNTs to North Fork Big Sewickley Creek (TSF) and Big Sewickley Creek (TSF).
Secondary; Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), Coony Hollow (TSF), North Fork Big Sewickley Creek (TSF) and Ohio River (WWF).Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP-3 # ESX16-125-0056 Stout Well Pad Renewal
Applicant Name EQT Production Company
Contact Person Todd Klaner
Address 400 Woodcliff Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Municipality East Finley Township
County Washington
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Templeton Fork (TSF)
Secondary; Templeton Fork (TSF)ESCGP-3 # ESG076521014-00—Herminie North Tempo-
rary Freshwater Line
Applicant Name EQT Chap LLC
Contact Person Christine
Address 625 Liberty Ave, Ste 1700
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Municipality Sewickley Township
County Westmoreland
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Sewickley Creek (WWF),
Secondary; Youghiogheny River, Little Sewickley Creek (TSF),
Secondary; Sewickley Creek (WWF), UNT # to Kelly Run (WWF),
Secondary; Kelly Run (WWF), UNT to Sewickley Creek,
Secondary; Sewickley Creek (WWF), UNT to Little Sewickley Creek (TSF),
Secondary; Little Sewickley Creek (TSF), Kelly Run to Sewickley Creek (WWF),
Secondary; Sewickley Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG073022002-00—Tomcat Well Site
Applicant Name EQT Prod Co
Contact Person Charity Fleenor
Address 400 Woodcliff Dr.
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-5851
Municipality Franklin Township
County Greene
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Laurel Run (WWF),
Secondary; Laurel Run (WWF), Laurel Run (WWF)
Secondary; South Fork Tenmile Creek (WWF)
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