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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewRoaring Creek
Egg Farms, LLC
190 Tyson School Road
Catawissa, PA 17820
Columbia 0 3,266.10 Layers HQ Renewal Farm 1
319 Middle Road
Catawissa, PA 17820
Farm 2
1019 Numidia Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820Farm 3
54 Gas Well Road
Catawissa, PA 17820Ar Joy Farms
Duane Hershey
1600 Althouse Road
Cochranville, PA 19330Chester 660.7 1,415.44 Dairy NA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamitlon Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Pehala, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 4022504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant CAN DO, Inc.
1 South Church Street
Suite 200
Hazleton, PA 18201Municipality Hazle Township County Luzerne Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Robert Horvat, P.E.
Entech Engineering, Inc.
400 Industry Drive
Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15275Application Received Date April 15, 2022 Description of Application Installation of iron and manganese treatment systems at Wells 1, 3, 7, 8 and 9 in Humboldt Industrial Park.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
WA11-620E, Water Allocations. Highland Sewer and Water Authority, 120 Tank Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904, Cambria County. Applicant requests the right to withdraw 5.0 million gallons per day (MGD) annual average, from the Beaverdam Reservoir in Cambria County.
WA11-620F, Water Allocations. Highland Sewer and Water Authority, 120 Tank Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904, Cambria County. Applicant requests the right to withdraw 1.495 million gallons per day (MGD), average day, from the Lloydell Reservoir in Cambria County.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5787.
Contact: Charline Bass.
3145 Grays Ferry Avenue, 3145 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Heather Shoemaker, GZA, 1515 Market Street, Suite 945, Philadelphia, PA 19102 on behalf of Richard S. Oller, GOS Grays Ferry, LLC, 107 South 2nd Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been found to be impacted with VOCs and SVOCs. The future use of the site will continue to be nonresidential with redevelopment as a public storage facility. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on March 17, 2022.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Alburtis Elementary School, 222 West Third Street, Alburtis, PA 18011, Alburtis Borough, Lehigh County. JMT Industrial & Environmental, 710 Uhler Road, Easton, PA 18040, on behalf of East Penn School District, 800 Pine Street, Emmaus, PA 18049, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on April 1, 2022.
America on Wheels Site and Adjacent Parcel, 5 North Front Street and 51 North Front Street, Allentown, PA 18102, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Earthres Group, 6912 Old Easton Road, Pipersville, PA 18947, on behalf Lehigh River Development Corporation IV, LLC, 300 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with metals, volatile organic compounds, and semi-volatile organic compounds from historic industrial operations. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on April 14, 2022.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
SWN Production Co, LLC, GU 04-Williams-Aeppli-Pad, 673 Aeppli Road, Wyalusing, PA 18845, Herrick Township, Bradford County. Resource Environmental, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 SR 92 N, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soil and groundwater contaminated with production water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the residential Statewide health standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on March 29, 2022.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
General Permit Application No. WMGM017SE002. Kitchen Harvest Inc., 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063-5425. This renewal application is for the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGM017SE002 (Formerly WMGM017D015) for on-farm source separated composting activities at the Linvilla Orchards Site, located in Middletown Township, Delaware County. The renewal application for determination of applicability was accepted as administratively complete by the Southeast Regional Office on April 18, 2022.
Questions or comments concerning the application should be directed to the Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915 or by telephone at 484-250-5960. TDD users may contact the (DEP) through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654.5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Permit Application No. 101699. Waste Management of Fairless, LLC, 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067-3704. This Major Permit Modification Application to Solid Waste Permit No. 101699 is for the inclusion of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) as an acceptable alternative component within reinforced backfill for mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms and the structural fill on the eastern perimeter of Cells 10—13 of Fairless Landfill. The Fairless Landfill is a municipal solid waste disposal facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 13, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to the Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915 or by telephone at 484-250-5960. TDD users may contact the (DEP) through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 800-654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60-days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Permit Application No. 101699. Waste Management of Fairless, LLC, 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067-3704. This Phase I Application for Major Permit Modification to Solid Waste Permit No. 101699 is for a lateral expansion for an additional 63.5 acres to the east of the existing Fairless Landfill to provide approximately 23.8 million cubic yards of additional airspace volume and approximately four years of additional disposal life. The Fairless Landfill is a municipal solid waste disposal facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 25, 2022.
Questions or comments should be directed to the Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915 or by telephone at 484-250-5960. TDD users may contact the (DEP) through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654.5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6328.
25-1066B: Bracken Funeral Home, Inc., 315 North Center Street, Corry, PA 16407, for the proposed construction and initial operation of a human crematory at their facility in the City of Corry, Erie 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-00013G: CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC (CEMEX), 2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157-9109. 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 No. PA-37-00013G to CEMEX to authorize the proposed new CEMEX Wampum Cement Plant located in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County.
CEMEX proposes a maximum production capacity of 3,120 short tons of clinker per day (stpd) on a 30-operating day rolling average that will include the installation and operation of the following air contamination sources, controls, and monitoring systems:
• a five (5) stage, preheater/calciner kiln system equipped with low NOx burners, selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) combustion emission control, activated carbon (ACI), dry absorbent system (DAA), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon dioxide (CO2) continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS);
• a clinker cooler exhausting to the shared main stack and emission control systems;
• main stack fabric filter system controlling particulate matter emissions (PM) from the kiln and clinker cooler operating with a continuous particulate monitoring system (CPMS), continuous opacity monitors (COMS), and bag leak detection system (BLDS);
• a vertical, raw meal grinding system (290 short tons per hour) with dust collector;
• a ball mill, indirect coal grinding system (20 short tons per hour) with dust collector;
• a cooling tower with a drift eliminator;
• an aqueous ammonia (<19%) tank (15,200 gallon);
• an emergency generator (1000 KW, 1,475 bhp);
• a fire system pump engine (183 bhp);
• numerous other dust collectors for particulate matter control of other plant operations;
• vehicle and truck traffic on paved and unpaved roads;
• other ancillary equipment included in the material handling and conveying operations; and
• other refurbished and reactivated existing equipment that includes the Finish Mills # 1 & # 2 and fuel tanks.
Coal is proposed as the primary fuel for the new pyroprocessing system. Alternate fuels and fuel mixes are proposed to be used to replace a portion of the coal fired in the new pyroprocessing system and include natural gas, biomass, No. 2 fuel oil, spent activated carbon, petroleum coke, non-hazardous engineered fuels, and Class A dried sewage sludge. Alternative fuel use will be dependent on sufficient availability and economic conditions.
The primary air contaminants from this facility will be NOx (~859 tpy), CO (~786 tpy), PM (~160 tpy), particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10) (~148.5 tpy)/, particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) (~116.2 tpy), SO2 (~228 tpy), hydrochloric acid (HCl) (HAP) (~14 tpy), mercury (Hg) cmpds, (HAP) (~0.012 tpy), dioxin/furans (D/F) (~7.86E-8 tpy), THC (~130 tpy), volatile organic compounds (VOC) (~46 tpy), carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) (1,048,162 tpy), ammonia (NH3) (~31 tpy), and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) (~63 tpy). The facility is a major stationary source and a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) as defined by the Clean Air Act (CAA).
This authorization is subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements of 40 CFR 52.21; adopted in its entirety by the Department and incorporated by reference under Subchapter D Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality, 25 Pa. Code § 127.83; for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CO, PM, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, H2SO4, and CO2e emissions.
CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC (CEMEX) has conducted air quality analyses using air dispersion modeling which satisfy the requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations codified in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k)—(n), CEMEX conducted air quality analyses of emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10), particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the proposed major modification of its Wampum Cement Plant.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k), CEMEX's source impact analyses demonstrate that the net emissions increase due to the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the NAAQS for CO, NO2, PM-10, PM-2.5, or SO2. Additionally, CEMEX's source impact analyses demonstrate that the net emissions increase due to the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the Class II or Class I PSD increments for NO2, PM-10, PM-2.5, or SO2.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(l), CEMEX's estimates of ambient concentrations are based on applicable air quality models, databases, and other requirements specified in the EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models as well as the EPA's relevant air quality modeling policy and guidance.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(m), CEMEX provided an analysis of existing ambient air quality in the area that the net emissions increase due to the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant would affect which included existing representative ambient monitoring data for NO2, PM-10, PM-2.5, and SO2. CEMEX should be exempted from the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21(m) for CO, PM, and H2SO4.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(n), CEMEX provided all information necessary to perform the air quality analyses required by the PSD regulations, including all dispersion modeling data necessary to estimate the air quality impacts of the net emissions increase due to the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), CEMEX provided additional impact analyses of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with the major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of CEMEX's proposed major modification of the Wampum Cement Plant has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Federal Class I areas and included information relevant to the initial screening calculations necessary to demonstrate that emissions from the Wampum Cement Plant would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.
In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I PSD increment consumption expected to result from the operation of CEMEX's Wampum Cement Plant is provided in the following tables:
Table 1. Degree of Class II PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of CEMEX's Wampum Cement Plant
Pollutant Averaging Time Degree of Class II
PSD Increment ConsumptionClass II
PSD Incrementmicrograms per
cubic meterPercent of Class II PSD Increment micrograms per
cubic meterNO2 Annual < 2.32610 < 9.31 % 25 PM-10 24-hour < 18.33741 < 61.13 % 30 Annual < 3.16609 < 18.63 % 17 PM-2.5 24-hour < 8.91400 < 99.05 % 9 Annual < 1.49533 < 37.39 % 4 SO2 3-hour < 5.09213 < 1.00 % 512 24-hour < 2.05792 < 2.27 % 91 Annual < 0.11361 < 0.57 % 20 Table 2. Degree of Class I PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of CEMEX's Wampum Cement Plant
Pollutant Averaging Time Degree of Class I
PSD Increment ConsumptionClass I
PSD Incrementmicrograms per
cubic meterPercent of Class I
PSD Incrementmicrograms per
cubic meterNO2 Annual < 0.00568 < 0.23 % 2.5 PM-10 24-hour < 0.01376 < 0.18 % 8 Annual < 0.00094 < 0.03 % 4 PM-2.5 24-hour < 0.12776 < 6.39 % 2 Annual < 0.00575 < 0.58 % 1 SO2 3-hour < 0.18060 < 0.73 % 25 24-hour < 0.02713 < 0.55 % 5 Annual < 0.00150 < 0.08 % 2
This authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123, 124, 127, 129, 135, and 139. State standards for contaminants and sources may be superseded in by more stringent best available technology (BAT), best available control technology (BACT) and lowest achievable emission rate (LAER) requirements and determinations. The Department has determined that the proposed facility satisfies the applicable BAT, BACT, and LAER requirements.
This authorization is subject to New Source Review (NSR) requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E for NOx and VOC. These air contaminants, NOx and VOC, are subject to LAER requirements. Prior to commencing operation, CEMEX will be required to secure 988 tons of NOx and 53 tons of VOC emission reduction credits (ERCs) in order to offset emission increases from this air contaminant.
This authorization is also subject to Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including: 40 CFR 60 Subpart A—General Provisions; 40 CFR 60 Subpart F—Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants; 40 CFR 60 Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants; and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition (CI) Internal Combustion Engines (ICE); and the Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) including: 40 CFR 63 Subpart A—General Provisions; 40 CFR 63 Subpart LLL—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry; and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Other applicable Federal regulations include 40 CFR Parts 52—Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans (specifically 40 CFR 52.21—Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality), and 40 CFR Part 68—Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, as applicable. The Department has elected to require the reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all sources under 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b as GHG are now a regulated pollutant under the Clean Air Act.
Plan approval conditions will include source specific and facility-wide emission limitations, operational restrictions, compliance testing and monitoring requirements, work practice standards, associated recordkeeping, reporting, and other additional requirements.
Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code 127 Subchapters F and G.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(c), the proposed plan approval will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any affected states for comment. Additional notice will be published in the local newspaper.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 814-332-6078.
Any person may submit comments or objections to the plan approval or a proposed condition thereof by filing a written protest with the Department at the Northwest Regional Office.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments, protests, and additional information. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.46, a protest to a proposed action shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 (relating to public notice). A protest shall include the following:
• The name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;
• Identification of the proposed plan approval issuance being opposed (Plan Approval 37-00013G); and
• A concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Persons wishing to file a written protest, provide comments or additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval or request a public hearing, may submit the information to Eric A. Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Telephone 814-332-6940.
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 who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.46 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants 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.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
55-00023: Kerrico Corporation, 2254 Route 522, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, to issue a renewal Title V operating permit for their facility located in Penn Township, Snyder County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 55-00023. The facility's sources include twelve (12) natural gas-fired space heaters, a gelcoat spray operation, a cast resin operation, a cleanup operation and a mold prep operation. The facility has the potential to emit 2.07 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 0.92 ton of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 38.53 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 12.17 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year, 37.55 tons of hazardous air pollutants and 10.00 tons of acetone. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Subpart WWWW of 40 CFR Part 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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.
45-00017: Hanson Aggregates PA LLC, Stroudsburg Quarry, 7600 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195-1016. The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural) Minor Permit for the operation of a crushed and broken limestone facility in Hanover Township, Monroe County. The sources at this facility consist of crushers, a parts washer, and a waste oil furnace. The control devices consist of a baghouse and wet suppression 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.
38-05034: Bluescope Building North America, Inc., 400 North Weaber Street, Annville, PA 17003, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the steel fabrication facility located in Annville Township, Lebanon County. The subject facility's surface coating emissions will be controlled by a dry filter bank. The facility's 2020 actual air emissions are estimated at 26.66 tpy VOCs. The emergency generator is subject to MACT 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4336.
30-00112: Equitrans LP, Mt. Morris Compressor Station, 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Equitrans Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of the natural gas compressor station in Dunkard Township, Greene County. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated as the following: CO—2.35 tpy, NOx—5.62 tpy, PM10—0.01 tpy, SO2—0.00 tpy and VOC—10.03 tpy. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with applicable air quality regulations. Among other requirements in the permit, certain sources at the facility are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
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 (04-00480) 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.
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 a concise statement 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 a concise statement 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00891: Corry Fabrication, LLC, 21 Maple Avenue, Corry, PA 16407-1630, the Department intends to issue the renewal of the Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a manufacturing facility for metal office furniture and miscellaneous metal parts in the City of Corry, Erie County. The emitting sources include liquid and powder coating paint booths, ovens, laser cutters, a boiler, and a degreaser unit. With the removal of Source 107 (liquid paint Booths # 1, # 2, and # 4) which were replaced by powder coating booths, the facility has reduced VOC emissions and is no longer a synthetic minor. The application indicates the Potential emissions are: 8.0 TPY PM-10; 0.6 TPY PM-2.5; 0.05 TPY SOx; 8.4 TPY NOx; 46.4 TPY VOC; 7.1 TPY CO; and 0.9 TPY HAPs. The actual 2021 emissions were: 0.78 TPY PM-10; 0.07 TPY PM2.5; 0.38 TPY VOC; 0.01 TPY SOx; 0.98 TPY NOx; 0.82 TPY CO; and 0.01 TPY HAPs. The facility is subject to applicable VOC content limits, recordkeeping, and work practices of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52a and 129.52d for surface coating.
37-00012: Lindy Paving, Inc., Hillsville Asphalt Plant, 4877 West State Street, Edinburg, PA 16116, the Department intends to issue the renewal State-Only Operating Permit of a batch mix asphalt plant located in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County. To keep its CO emissions below the 100-TPY major source threshold and be Synthetic Minor for permitting purposes, the facility elected to be subject to a 495,000-TPY production limit. In this renewal, a portable recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) screen plant and an associated diesel engine are incorporated as permitted sources. Provisions on source test submittals based on latest instructions from Source Testing Section are added. Permit conditions based on an approved Request For Determination (RFD) are removed. With monthly HMA throughputs already reported in annual emissions inventory reports, an annual reporting on HMA throughput is removed.
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. California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Mining Permit No. 56111601. NPDES No. PA0236098. Laurel Prep Plant LLC, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for site plan revisions, permit acreage swap, erosion and sedimentation control plan revisions, additional pond (P-1A), reclamation plan revisions, GP-4 application, and variance request for stream outfall structures in Shade Township, Somerset County. Application received: December 27, 2021.
Mining Permit No. 32031301. NPDES No. PA0235580. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for permitting of a degassing borehole into existing mine workings and to install a rock dust borehole, a power borehole, and a communication borehole in White and Center Townships, Indiana County, affecting 3.2 proposed surface acres. Application received: February 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 63831302. NPDES No. PA0213608. The Washington County Coal Company, 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit in Somerset Township, Washington County. Application received: March 25, 2022.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Mining Permit No. 32160101. NPDES No. PA0279498. P&N Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Banks and Burnside Townships, Indiana and Clearfield Counties, affecting 82.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Cush Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: April 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 05110101. NPDES No. PA0263231. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 216 acres. Receiving streams: Shreves Run and Longs Run classified for the following use: WWF. The receiving streams are included in the Six Mile Run and Longs Run TMDL. Application received: April 19, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 17060113. Black Cat Coal, LLC, 446 Wm. Cemetery Road, Curwensville, PA 16833. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine permit located in Brady Township, Clearfield County, affecting 60.9 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Limestone Run and unnamed tributaries to Stump Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: April 15, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17910114. NPDES Permit No. PA0206628. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit located in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, affecting 4.0 acres. Remaining mining activities consist only of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Dutch Hollow Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: April 11, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17140102. NPDES Permit No. PA0269689. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger coal mine permit located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 247.9 acres. Transfer of permit from River Hill Coal Company, Inc. Receiving stream(s): Deer Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: April 11, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17140102. NPDES Permit No. PA0269689. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, an application for major revision to construct and maintain a new stream crossing for an existing bituminous surface and auger coal mine permit located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 247.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Deer Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Deer Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: April 11, 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No. 4773SM3. NPDES Permit No. PA0207101. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site located in Limestone Township, Lycoming County, affecting 321.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Antes Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: April 21, 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
NPDES No. PA0236080. Mining Permit No. 33071301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal of the NPDES permit in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, affecting 35.6 surface acres and 1,735.0 underground acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving streams: East Branch Walburn Run, classified for the following use: CWF, Little Toby Creek TMDL. Application received: January 31, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to East Branch Walburn Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Tributary 50323 to Each Branch Walburn Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
NPDES No. PA0268917. Mining Permit No. 1120101. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, renewal of an NPDES permit in White Township, Cambria County, affecting 92 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Clearfield TMDL. Application received: March 30, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to UNT to Dutch Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 002 (TF2) Existing Treatment Facility 0.045 004 (SP2) Existing Sediment Pond 0.215 The following outfalls discharge to Dutch:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 003 (SP1) Existing Sediment Pond 0.215 005 (SP3) Existing Sediment Pond 0.215 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) 002—005 discharging to UNT to/and Dutch Run are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
NPDES No. PA0591963. Mining Permit No. 3372SM25A. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC, 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, NPDES permit renewal at a surface noncoal mine in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 451.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Breakneck Run and Breakneck Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County—McKeesport (PWS 5020025) on the Youghiogheny River. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified. Application received: March 13, 2020.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNTs to Breakneck Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater Outfall 002 N Stormwater Outfall 003 N Stormwater Outfall 004 N Stormwater Outfall 005 N Stormwater Outfall 006 N Stormwater Outfall 010 N Stormwater Outfall 012 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
(Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor and Report
(<10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) - - 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) - - 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) - - 5.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) - - 0.5 Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 S.U. at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Breakneck Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 007 N Stormwater Outfall 008 N Stormwater Outfall 009 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 for all weather conditions are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 1.25 2.50 3.13 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 for all weather conditions are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 1.90 3.80 4.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 for all weather conditions are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 1.31 2.62 3.28 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT SECTION 401The 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. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E1501222-001, Raj Real Estate, LLC, 81 Margil Farm Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335, West Whiteland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To rehabilitate and maintain the existing retail shopping to accommodate more floor space over the small wetland area (PEM) associated with expansion of the Grocery Outlet to serve the local community needs. The expansion will include the parking area and the storm water facility. Total wetland impact will be 0.013 acre.
The site is located 4 Tabas Lane, Exton (Malvern, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.027882; Longitude: -75.617276) in West Whiteland Township, Chester County.
Permit No. E4601122-007, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 (PennDOT District 6-0), 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to construct and maintain a 35-foot-long, 48-inch diameter RCP culvert directly adjacent to an existing 35-inch-long 48-inch diameter RCP culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to Macoby Creek (TSF-MF) to increase hydraulic capacity during storm events resulting in 40 linear feet (400 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact. This activity also includes the placement riprap rock stabilization at both ends of the culverts.
This project is located on Hoppenville Road Drive in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Perkiomenville Quadrangle—Latitude 40.356016 N, Longitude 75.460042 W).
Permit No. E5101122-004, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 (PennDOT District 6-0), 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to remove the existing I-95 cap at Penn's Landing, and in its place, construct and maintain an expanded cap from South Front Street over I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. This activity is located within the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF) resulting in 750,103 square feet (17.22 acres) of temporary floodplain impact due to demolition, construction, staging, and Erosion and Sedimentation controls and 64,469 square feet (1.48 acres) of permanent floodplain impact due to the construction and maintenance of the newly constructed piers and dividing barrier along I-95. The overall I-95 Central Access Philadelphia Project (I-95 CAP) also includes the placement of fill (E5101122-005) from the retaining wall at Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the waterfront and the extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge (E5101122-006).
This project is located at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia County (USGS PA Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude 39.94758 N, Longitude 75.141914 W).
Permit No. E5101122-005, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 (PennDOT District 6-0), 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to demolish the great plaza superstructure and columns at Penn's Landing, and in its place, the construction and maintenance of retaining walls and the placement of 3,100 cubic yards of fill to bring the area to grade for the installation of topside amenities and is located within the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF). This activity will result in 391,068 square feet (9.0 acres) of temporary floodplain impact due to demolition, construction, staging, and Erosion and Sedimentation controls and 265,248 square feet (6.1 acres) of permanent floodplain impact due to newly constructed retaining walls and placement of fill. As part of the overall I-95 Central Access Philadelphia Project (I-95 CAP), the fill area will transition from the proposed cap structure over I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (E5101122-004) to the existing esplanade area along the Delaware River. The I-95 CAP project also includes the extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge (E5101122-006).
This project is located at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia County (USGS PA Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude 39.945328 N, Longitude 75.14174 W).
Permit No. E5101122-006, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 (PennDOT District 6-0), 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to extend the existing South Street Pedestrian Bridge which currently terminates at a staircase in a parking lot between I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The proposed bridge will extend the South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Christopher Columbus Boulevard and is located within the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF). The placement of 150 cubic yards of fill is proposed and is associated with the construction and maintenance of the piers and bridge touchdown areas. This activity will result in 471,096 square feet (10.8 acres) of temporary floodplain impact due to demolition, construction, staging, and Erosion and Sedimentation controls and 9,078 square feet (0.21 acre) of permanent floodplain impact due to piers and bridge touchdown areas located adjacent to Lombard Circle. The overall I-95 Central Access Philadelphia Project (I-95 CAP) also includes the proposed cap structure over I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (E5101122-004) and the fill are transitioning from Columbus Boulevard to the existing esplanade area along the Delaware River (E5101122-005) at Penn's Landing.
This project is located at South Street Pedestrian Bridge in Philadelphia County (USGS PA Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude 39.940899 N, Longitude 75.143222 W).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E3803222-001: North Londonderry Township, 655 East Ridge Road, Palmyra, PA 17078-9312, in North Londonderry and South Annville Townships, Lebanon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To regrade and maintain the streambanks along 1,050 linear feet of Killinger Creek (TSF, MF), impacting 0.02 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purposes of protecting a sanitary sewer collection main from lateral migration of Killinger Creek, to enhance the stream's ability to manage flood flows, and to reduce sediment loading to the stream. The project is located immediately south of the Benjamin Franklin Highway (Latitude: 40.319826° N; Longitude: 76.55470° W) in North Londonderry and South Annville Townships, Lebanon County. Wetland impacts are de minimus and replacement is not required.
E6703222-001: Dover Township, 2480 West Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315-3410, Dover Township, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain 1,615 linear feet of walking trail path and an outdoor classroom platform in the floodway/floodplain of Unnamed Tributaries to Fox Fun (TSF, MF), permanently impacting 0.34 acre of floodway, temporarily impacting 0.22 acre of floodway, permanently impacting 0.26 acre of 100-year floodplain, and temporarily impacting 0.11 acre of 100-year floodplain, all for the purpose of making park improvements and to showcase riverine resources. The project is located at Eagle View Park in Dover Township, York County (Latitude: 39.9952; Longitude: -76.8504).
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000 Contact: Dana Drake.
E0205221-022, City of Pittsburgh, Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Room 215B, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to amend the existing Permit No. E02-1794, which authorized:
The permittee to construct and maintain grouted and non-grouted rock bank protection, the construction of modular concrete jumbo blocks and gabion walls along 955 linear feet of Streets Run (WWF), and to remove gravel bars and nonnative materials from the stream bed along 1,000 linear feet of Streets Run, for the purpose of improving bank stability and stream flood conditions within Streets Run.
This amendment is seeking authorization for the following to undertake the following corrective actions and mitigation efforts intended to resolve open violations associated with work conducted under E02-1794 to:
1. Dredge approximately 30 linear feet of Streets Run (WWF) to remove an approximate 0.1-acre gravel bar under Calera Street bridge;
2. Construct and maintain 20 LF of stream bank stabilization, using R-6 riprap and grout upon completion of gravel bar removal, along the right descending bank of this same stream, under Calera Street bridge;
3. Construct and maintain 100 LF of stream bank stabilization, using R-6 riprap and grout along the right descending bank of this same stream, adjacent to Calera Street;
4. Construct and maintain 145 LF of stream bank stabilization using R-7 riprap and grout along the left descending bank of this same stream, adjacent to Calera Street;
5. Construct and maintain 36 LF of stream bank stabilization, using R-7 riprap and grout along the left descending bank of this same stream near the intersection of Baldwin Road and Ramp Street; and
6. Remove nonnative debris and concrete slabs with dimensions exceeding 2.5-feet from this same stream channel, within the entire 1,450 LF project area to improve in-stream flow.
For the purpose of implementing corrective actions for construction activities that were conducted under Permit No. E02-1794, and to prevent the sloughing and erosion of stream bank material, and to provide stream bank stabilization near residential and commercial structures during flood events. Due to the aforementioned areas overlapping, the project will cumulatively result in 1,450 LF of permanent impacts to Streets Run. The project site is located 250 ft south of the intersection of Mifflin Road and Baldwin Rd (Pittsburgh East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40.382875°; W: -79.93295°; Sub-basin 19A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
E2605122-002, PennDOT District 12-0, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA 15401, Luzerne Township, Fayette County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove the existing, 9.9` wide, 8` high, 37.54` long, slab bridge, and to construct and maintain a replacement, 12` wide, 8` high, 60.06` long Precast Concrete Box Culvert, with end sections, in Rush Run (WWF), and to construction and maintain stream bank protection along 43 LF on the upstream side, and along 5 LF on the downstream side, of the proposed culvert. Cumulatively, the project will have a permanent impact of 140 LF, and a temporary impact of 170 LF, on Rush Run (WWF).
For the purpose of replacing the structure carrying S.R. 4001 over Rush Run (WWF).
The project site is located near the intersection of Labelle Road and Rush Run Road (Carmichaels, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 59`, 33.2097"; W: 79°, 56`, 7.7047"; Sub-basin 19C USACE; Pittsburgh District), in Luzerne Township, Fayette County.
E2605221-002, Kevin Sweeney, 779 Enon Church Road, West Finley, PA 15377, German Township, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Construct and maintain a new T-shaped dock (55-ft long x 8-ft wide, extending 20-ft into the river) including dredging (approximately 65-ft x 30-ft) of the Monongahela River (WWF) in the vicinity of the proposed dock for the purpose of creating a small recreational dock. The project will permanently affect 65 LF of the Monongahela River and temporarily impact 120 LF of the floodway. The project is located near 231 River Street, Adah, PA 15410 (Masontown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 39° 54` 47.3614"; Longitude: -79° 55` 32.8817"; Subbasin 19C; ACOE: Pittsburgh District), in German Township, Fayette County.
E6305221-010, Rivendale Farms Pittsburgh, LLC, 1357 Valleyview Road, Bulger, PA 15019, Robinson Township, Washington County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Operate and maintain a 20-foot long, 36-inch diameter smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) culvert within an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
2. Operate and maintain a 22-foot long, 48-inch diameter SLCPP culvert at another location within the preceding UNT;
3. Modify an existing dam in the preceding UNT, by lowering the dam height to 2.3 feet. The dam is located in a stream not exceeding 50 feet in width;
4. Operate and maintain a pond across the preceding UNT. The pond has an approximate area of 0.06 acre and a maximum storage volume of 6,071 cubic feet behind the aforementioned dam;
5. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 8-foot wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface across a second UNT to Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
6. Operate and maintain a 30-foot long, 9-foot wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface at another location across the preceding UNT;
7. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 8-foot wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface at another location across the preceding UNT;
8. Operate and maintain a 6-inch diameter PVC outfall structure at another location within the preceding UNT, which serves as an underdrain for the adjacent flat vegetated area;
9. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 10-foot wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface across Little Raccoon Run;
10. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 18-inch diameter SLCPP culvert within a third UNT to Little Raccoon Run (WWF), which has a drainage area less than 100 acres;
11. Operate and maintain a 99-foot long, 15-inch diameter SLCPP culvert at another location within the preceding UNT;
12. Construct, operate, and maintain a 42-foot long, 21-foot wide concrete bridge at another location across Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
13. Construct, operate, and maintain an outfall structure within the floodway of Little Raccoon Run, consisting of a 15-foot by 19-foot R-4 riprap apron, in association with the construction of a stormwater management pond;
For the purpose of providing property access for farm equipment and livestock. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 282 linear feet of stream, temporarily impact 732 linear feet of stream, permanently impact 0.12 acre of floodway, and temporarily impact 0.86 acre of floodway. The project site is located at 1357 Valleyview Road (Clinton, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 24`, 2"; W: -80°, 19`, 27"; Sub-basin 20D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Robinson Township, Washington County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E2006222-003, Conneaut Township Supervisors, 6007 Carpenter Road, Conneautville, PA 16406. West Road Bridge Replacement Project, Conneaut Township, Crawford County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (USGS, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 40`, 35.13"; W: 80°, 25`, 32.54").
To replace an existing bridge with a single span steel beam bridge with a laminated timber deck with a clear span of 63 feet and an average underclearance of 9.5 feet on West Road crossing Linesville Creek (WWF) in Conneaut Township, Crawford County.
E4306222-003, Greenville Sanitary Authority, 125 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125-2701. Greenville Sanitary Authority Sewage Treatment Plant, Hempfield Township, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mercer, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 23`, 9"; W: -80°, 23`, 26").
Greenville Sanitary Authority is proposing to impact the 100-year floodplain to Shenango River and Mathay Run for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant located along Hamburg Road approximately 1 mile south of Rt 58, including new access drives, infrastructure replacement/upgrades, and converting the storage tanks to new process tanks, all resulting in approximately 0.7 acre of permanent floodplain impact and 0.1 acre of temporary floodplain impacts.
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. E5829222-003, Williams Field Services Company, LLC, 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854, Springville Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE, Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 6,720 square feet (0.15 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) and 7,560 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 51", Long. -75° 51` 14");
2. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 5,598 square feet (0.13 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 44", Long. -75° 51` 30");
3. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 14,628 square feet (0.34 acre) of palustrine forested wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 45", Long. -75° 51` 56");
4. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of Pond Brook (CWF-MF) and 6,982 square feet (0.16 acre) of floodway (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 46", Long. -75° 51` 57");
5. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 8,511 square feet (0.20 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 46", Long. -75° 51` 58");
6. a temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 478 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 47", Long. -75° 52` 02");
7. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 3,043 square feet (0.07 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 49", Long. -75° 52` 08");
8. a 10-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline and temporary mat/bridge crossing impacting 8,442 square feet (0.19 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 40` 47", Long. -75° 52` 29").
The approximate 8,125 lineal feet Lauer D. P1 Well Connect Pipeline natural gas gathering line project will convey natural gas from the Lauer D. P1 Well to the Garrison Road Loop Pipeline located in Springville Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 50 lineal feet of stream impacts, 0.16 acre (6,982 square feet) of floodway impacts, 0.75 acre (32,792 square feet) of PEM wetland impacts, and 0.51 acre (22,188 square feet) of PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a natural gas gathering line for conveyance to market.
E0829222-011: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Litchfield Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. An access road impacting 4,182 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.914749°, Longitude: -76.459613°);
2. An access road impacting 63 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Spaulding Creek (WWF) and 5,448 square feet of floodway impacts to the same stream. (Litchfield, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.913990°, Longitude: -76.458880°).
This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 4,182 square feet (0.096 acre) of permanent wetland impacts, 2,533 square feet (0.058 acre) of permanent floodway impacts, 2,915 square feet of temporary floodway impacts, and 63 linear feet of permanent stream impacts all for the purpose of establishing a well pad for Marcellus well development in Litchfield Township, Bradford County. The permittee has committed 126 linear feet of watercourse credits from the Upper Susquehanna River Mitigation Bank Phase 1 and will provide 0.19 acre of wetland credits at the Camp Brook Restoration Site (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.988385°, Longitude: -77.337152°), permit application number E5929221-006.
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