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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
GP1-19-00010A: Wise Foods, Inc., 228 Rasely Street, Berwick, PA 18603, Berwick Borough, Columbia County. Authorization to construct and operate Heat and Control manufactured natural gas-fired boiler with a rated heat input capacity of 11.5 MMBtu per hour pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-1: Small Gas & No. 2 Oil Fired Combustion Units. Application received: July 20, 2022. Authorized: August 25, 2022.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
GP3-59-237: Cross Excavating, LLC, 19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933, Sullivan Township, Tioga County. To authorize operation of non-metallic mineral processing equipment to crush/screen material at the Hemlock Hill Quarry (BAQ-GPA/GP3). Application received: July 28, 2022. Issued: August 16, 2022.
GP9-59-237: Cross Excavating, LLC, 19316 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933, Sullivan Township, Tioga County. To authorize operation of diesel-fired internal combustion engines to power equipment at the Hemlock Hill Quarry (BAQ-GPA/GP9). Application received: July 28, 2022. Issued: August 16, 2022.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, 570.826.2511.
GP3-58-083: F.S. Lopke Contracting Inc., 3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Installation and operation of a Crushing operation with water sprays. Application received: August 18, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
GP9-58-083: F.S. Lopke Contracting Inc., 3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Installation and operation of IC engines. Application received: August 18, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP4-07-03044A: Electric Motor & Supply, Inc., 1000 50th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, City of Altoona, Blair County. For an existing burn-off oven, under GP4. The general permit authorization was renewed. Application received: August 5, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP4-22-03058B: Pratt & Whitney Amercon, 181 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. For a burnoff oven, under GP4. Application received: August 10, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
GP3-38-03067: H&K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2052, Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Annville Township, Lebanon County. For portable nonmetallic mineral crushing equipment, under GP3, at the DHL Jobsite. Application received: August 8, 2022. Issued: August 26, 2022.
GP11-38-03067: H&K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2052, Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Annville Township, Lebanon County. For four diesel-fired engines, under GP11, to power portable nonmetallic mineral crushing equipment at the DHL Jobsite. Application received: August 8, 2022. Issued: August 26, 2022.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Edward Orris, PE, New Source Review Chief (412-442-4168).
GP5-65-01010D/AG5-65-00008C: RW Gathering, LLC, 6000 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 345, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Issued an administrative amendment on August 25, 2022, for name change and phone number of a responsible person and change in office address at their Salem compressor station. Application received: August 1, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
GP5-63-01061/AG5-63-00024A: EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC, 2200 Energy Drive, Suite 200, Canonsburg, PA 15137, Fallowfield Township, Washington County. Issued authorization on August 18th, 2022, for the construction and operation of one (1) 117 MMscf/day tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration unit; one (1) 2.31 MMBtu/hr reboiler burner associated with the TEG dehydration unit; one (1) 4,200 gallon produced waters tank; one (1) 520 gallon TEG storage tank; truck load-out operations for produced water; one (1) 2.0 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer; one (1) pig launcher; natural gas-actuated pneumatic controllers; and fugitive emissions component sources at their Redd dehydration facility. Application received: May 16, 2022. Issued: August 18, 2022.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
37-00377A: U.S. Rolloffs, Inc., 409 Smalls Ferry Road, New Castle, PA 16102, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. The Department of Environmental Protection issued Air Quality Plan Approval PA-37-00377A to U.S. Rolloffs, Inc to authorize the installation and temporary operation of a scrap metal operation at their facility. Application received: March 4, 2022. Permit issued: August 23, 2022.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-0010E: PEL Pharma Inc., 650 Cathill Road, Sellersville, PA 18960, West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. For the reinstallation/reinstatement of 60" Tablet Coater (source # 117) and the Fluid Bed Processor (source 122)—both sources were previously removed from the Operating Permit during the 2019 renewal. Application received: March 7, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05001E: Magnesita Refractories Co., 425 South Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408-5955, West Manchester Township, York County. For the refractory manufacturing facility. Plan Approval No. 67-05001E authorizes the increased capacity in the facility's rotary kilns. The rotary kilns and cure oven will be fitted with additional natural gas burners to increase production by an estimated 118-ton product per hour. The rotary kilns will have additional NOx and SOx controls installed as part of this plan approval. The plan approval was extended. Application received: August 15, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
50-03007A: Atlantic Metal Industries, LLC, 600 Susquehanna Trail, Liverpool, PA 17045, Liverpool Township, Perry County. For the construction of a scrap metal shredding plant. The scrap metal shredder will be a Newell 80104 and is powered using 2 Waukesha L5792U internal combustion engines previously authorized under GP9. The plan approval was extended. Application received: August 19, 2022. Issued: August 26, 2022.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03102B: The City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, City of Reading, Berks County. For upgrades to the Reading Waste Water Treatment Plant on Fritz Island. The plan approval was extended. Application received: August 17, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
36-05158D: Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC, 1897 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547, Conoy Township, Lancaster County. For the modification of the vertical seed conditioner (VSC) fan discharge and the ability to combust propane in Grain Dryer No. 2 (Source ID 104) at the soybean processing facility. The plan approval was extended, with a compliance schedule. Application received: August 10, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, Telephone 484-250-5920.
09-0245: Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp., 5190 Old Easton Highway, Danboro, PA 18916-1000, Plumstead Township, Bucks County. For the installation and shakedown operation of an automated barrel plating system and related air pollution control technology equipment, including a packed-bed scrubber. Application received: August 22, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued 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 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00002: DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC, 192 Patterson Boulevard, Towanda, PA 18848, North Towanda Township, Bradford County. For the issuance (renewal) of a Title V Operating Permit for operation of the DuPont Towanda facility. All applicable Federal and state regulatory requirements, including appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice are included in the renewal Operating Permit to verify compliance. Application received: November 12, 2021. Renewal issued: August 26, 2022. Expiration date: August 25, 2027.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
37-00264: Ellwood Quality Steels Company, 700 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. The Department issued a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the specialty steel mill facility. EQS is a small specialty steel mill. The facility's major emission sources include an electric arc furnace (EAF), two ladle refining furnaces, a vacuum degasser, two ingot teeming aisles, an internal scrap yard, six natural gas fired annealing furnaces, preheaters for the ladles and the EAF, miscellaneous steel cutting/grinding, four process steam boilers, miscellaneous heaters less than 2.5 MMBtu/hr each, a lime silo, three emergency generators and vehicle travel. The facility is a major facility due to its potential emissions of Carbon Monoxide (CO) greater than 100 TPY. The actual emissions of CO, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), Sulfur Dioxide Compounds (SOx), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Carbon Dioxides (CO2) reported for 2021, 241.85 TPY, 22.03 TPY, 21.09, 8.47, 16.99 TPY, and 41,520.04 TPY, respectively. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G, the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 60 AAa and JJJJ and Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, YYYYY, and CCCCCC. Application received: May 20, 2021. Renewal issued: May 25, 2022.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00010: Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., 1 Hawes St., Towanda, PA 18848, North Towanda Township, Bradford County. The Operating Permit revision was issued in order to reduce the minimum freshwater makeup rate to the wet scrubber associated with their Dept 340 ammonia stripper product tanks. The revised State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: May 3, 2022. Issued: August 16, 2022.
41-00045: RPS Machinery Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 507, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Piatt Township, Lycoming County. Was issued a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the operation of their Jersey Shore Plant located in Piatt Township, Lycoming County. The facility's primary emissions sources are a Wheel Blast Machine and Surface Coating Operations. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: August 10, 2021. Issued: August 19, 2022.
17-00008: Triangle Suspension System, Inc., P.O. Box 425, Dubois, PA 15801, Sandy Township, Clearfield County. Was issued a State Only Operating Permit to authorize continued operation of the sources at their Dubois Spring Plant facility in Sandy Township, Clearfield County. All Federal and State regulatory requirements as applicable to the sources pursuant 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as appropriate restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practices conditions to verify compliance are included within the previously listed permit authorization. Application received: October 4, 2021. Issued: August 17, 2022.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
25-00916: Ridg U Rak, Inc., 120 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428-1232, North East Borough, Erie County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the facility. The primary sources at the facility include natural gas-fueled space heaters, a 3-stage washer, two ovens, and two natural gas-fueled emergency generators. Potential emissions of the primary pollutants are as follows: 19.35 TPY NOx, 11.98 TPY CO, 0.09 TPY SOx, 1.08 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, 0.49 TPY VOC, and 0.27 TPY total HAP; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The main plant emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, and the office building emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: November 29, 2021. Renewal issued: August 23, 2022.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
50-03006: Sunoco Pipeline LP, 525 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Toboyne Township, Perry County. For the natural gas liquid (ethane, propane, butane or a mixture of these) Doylesburg pumping station. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: February 28, 2022. Issued: August 23, 2022.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
28-05040: Ingenco Wholesale Power, LLC, 4444 Westheimer Rd., Suite G450, Houston, TX 77027, Peters Township, Franklin County. For the landfill gas-to-energy facility associated with the Mountain View Landfill. The Title V permit was administratively amended to reflect a change in contact information. Application received: July 28, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
67-05092: Starbucks Coffee Company, 3000 Expresso Way, York, PA 17406-6035, East Manchester Township, York County. For the coffee manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was administratively amended to update contact information. Application received: July 26, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32090104. NPDES No. PA0262897. Beth Contracting, Inc., 815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742, Banks Township, Indiana County. Land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat of a bituminous surface mine, affecting 23.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Cush Creek and Horton Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 23, 2022. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 32120103. NPDES No. PA0262897. Beth Contracting, Inc., 815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742, Banks Township, Indiana County. Land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat of a bituminous surface mine, affecting 36.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Horton Run, unnamed tributary to Cush Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 23, 2022. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 56841605. NPDES No. PA021761. Croner, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Somerset, PA 15541, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Renewal to the NPDES Permit and activity permit for the Goodtown Preparation Plant, affecting 13.5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 4, 2021. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 17140102. NPDES No. PA0269689. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Burnside Township, Clearfield County. An application for major revision to construct and maintain a new stream crossing for an existing bituminous surface and auger coal mine permit, affecting 247.9 acres. Receiving stream: Deer Run and unnamed tributaries to Deer Run, classified for the following use: CWF, MF. Application received: April 11, 2022. Accepted: April 15, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17990102. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application for a Change of Post-Mining Land Use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on an existing bituminous surface coal and auger mine, affecting 344.2 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Little Laurel Run and Little Laurel Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: June 21, 2022. Accepted: June 22, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54840205. GP104 No. PAM116048. Hegins Mining Company, P.O. Box 188, Sacramento, PA 17968, Reilly Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only and correction to update the post-mining land use to commercial/industrial of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation, affecting 63.6 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: CWF, MF. Application received: July 12, 2022. Renewal issued: August 23, 2022.
Mining Permit No. GP-12 No. GP12-40030202. Pioneer Equipment Rentals, Inc., 645 Laurel Run Road, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702, Duryea and Hughestown Boroughs, Luzerne County. General Operating Permit to operate a coal preparation plant on Surface Mining Permit No. 40030202, affecting. Application received: January 10, 2022. Coverage issued: August 25, 2022.
CORRECTION—previously published on August 27, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 40041601. Hazleton Shaft Division, LLC, P.O. Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Renewal of an anthracite coal preparation plant and coal refuse disposal operation, affecting 133.0 acres. Receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: October 5, 2021. Renewal issued: August 11, 2022.
CORRECTION—previously published on August 27, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 40030202. Hazleton Shaft Division, LLC, P.O. Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Transfer of an anthracite coal preparation plant and coal refuse disposal operation, affecting 133.0 acres. Receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: October 5, 2021. Transfer issued: August 11, 2022.
Noncoal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56970301. NPDES No. PA0234362. Garrett Limestone Company, Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258, Summit Township, Somerset County. Renewal of NPDES permit, affecting 192.5 acres. Receiving stream: Casselman River, classified for the following use: HQ-WWF. Application received: May 23, 2022. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 31020302. NPDES No. PA0249319. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16802, Morris Township, Huntingdon County. Revision is for a 50 foot depth increase and change in post-mining land use from cropland and pastureland to unmanaged water impoundments and pastureland on a large industrial mineral permit, affecting 182.1 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Shaffers Run, classified for the following use: WWF & MF. Application received: October 8, 2021. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 29920301. NPDES No. PA0599549. Big Cove Quarry, LLC, 13101 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742, Ayr Township, Fulton County. Transfer of an existing large industrial surface mine, affecting 77.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Esther Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 27, 2022. Permit Issued: August 22, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 08210301. NPDES GP-104 Permit No. PAM221011. Bishop Brothers Construction Co., Inc., 1376 Leisure Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Sheshequin Township, Bradford County. Commencement, operation, and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) surface mine, affecting 64 acres. A land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat was approved with this permit. Receiving stream: Horn Brook, classified for the following use: WWF, MF. Application received: May 10, 2021. Accepted: May 21, 2021. Issued: August 25, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08220801. Duane D. Harper, 2065 Highway 98 W, Louisburg, NC 27549, Terry Township, Bradford County. Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small industrial mineral (bluestone) operation. This Surface Mining Permit supersedes Surface Mining Permit No. 08092810 to downgrade the annual production from 10,000 tons to 2,000 tons, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributary to the North Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: February 10, 2022. Accepted: February 11, 2022. Issued: August 26, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7874SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0612880. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, North Whitehall Township, Lancaster County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation, affecting. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 24, 2022. Renewal issued: August 24, 2022.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724.925.5500 or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Permit No. 30224002. Demtech, 5733 Westwood Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304, Monongahela Township, Greene County. Blasting Activity Permit for the demolition of Hatfield Power Plant with an expiration date of December 21, 2023. Application received: August 10, 2022. Issued: August 24, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 45224106. Schlouch, Inc., P.O. Box 69, Blandon, PA 19510, Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. Construction blasting for Catalyst Application received: August 22, 2022. Permit issued: August 25, 2022. Expiration date: August 22, 2023.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829221-028. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Overton Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Oilcan Bra Pad Project, which consists of the following impacts: 1. 88.0 linear feet of previously unauthorized impacts to a UNT to Chilson Run (HQ-CWF, MF), 3,570 square feet of previously unauthorized permanent floodway impacts, and 131 square feet (0.003 acre) of temporary impact to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetlands via the placement of fill for an access road (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41° 37` 01.70", Longitude: W76° 34` 09.71"); and 2. 37.0 linear feet of previously unauthorized impacts to a UNT to Chilson Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and 3,067 square feet of previously unauthorized permanent floodway impact via the placement of fill for an access road (Overton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N41° 37` 20.56", Longitude: W76° 34` 04.00"). This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 125.0 linear feet of stream impacts, 131 square feet (0.003 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 6,637 square feet (0.152 acre) of permanent floodway impacts, all for the purpose of Marcellus well development in Overton Township, Bradford County. Application received: December 23, 2021. Issued: August 26, 2022.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E2301222-005. PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Media Borough and Middletown Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place fill, perform streambank stabilization, and armoring (anchored vegetated, R-8) associated with the construction and maintenance of a new 18-inch RCP outfall to facilitate stormwater discharge to Ridley Creek (HQ-TSF, MF) from a proposed stormwater facility. This activity will result in 20 linear feet (400 square feet) of permanent floodway/floodplain impact. This project is located at the Middletown Substation in Middletown Township and Media Borough, Delaware County (USGS Media, PA Quadrangle). Latitude: 39.919120°, Longitude: -75.108474°. Application received: May 20, 2022. Issued: August 23, 2022.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
EA5829222-001. Williams Field Services Company, LLC, 310 State Route 29 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain: 1. a stream restoration/stabilization project impacting 235 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary of Elk Lake Stream (CWF, MF) with a drainage area of less than 100 acres (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41° 46` 04", Long. -75° 58` 38"). The PA-10-011 stream stabilization project is located in Rush Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 235 lineal feet of stream impacts within an active cattle pasture for the purpose of preventing further stream degradation and as part of operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas gathering line for conveyance to market. Application received: June 14, 2022. Issued: August 25, 2022.
EA0829222-005. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Litchfield Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The construction of the existing well pad resulted in 9,394 square feet (0.22 acre) of impacts to a Palustrine Emergent Wetland. The project proposes 9,394 square feet (0.22 acre) of restoration activities such as soil decompaction and the replanting of native hydrophytic vegetation within the impacted wetland. The project will result in 9,394 square feet (0.22 acre) of temporary Palustrine Emergent Wetland impacts, Litchfield, PA. Latitude: 41.947597°, Longitude: -76.45226°. Application received: July 5, 2022. Issued: August 26, 2022.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
EA2203222-001. Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To conduct a stream restoration project along Deer Run (WWF, MF) including 1.) the relocation and maintenance of 3,150 feet of stream; 2.) the regrading and maintenance of 1,060 feet of streambank; 3.) the installation and maintenance of 3,280 feet of livestake bank stabilization; 4.) the installation of 2,150 feet of brush mattress bank stabilization; 5.) the construction and maintenance of twelve stream riffles totaling 480 feet in length; 6.) the construction and maintenance of twenty-two rock cross vanes; 7.) the construction and maintenance of eleven rock vanes; 8.) the placement and maintenance of R-7 rip rap impacting 36 feet of stream; and 9.) the construction and maintenance of a random boulder cluster, all for the purpose of reducing sediment loading to the stream. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.2457350°, Longitude: -76.7148710°. Application received: April 1, 2022. Approved: August 26, 2022.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov. ESCGP # 3 ESG290822031-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
Township(s) Litchfield Township
County Bradford County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bullard Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: July 14, 2022
Issued: August 24, 2022Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Katelyn Hogue, Clerical Supervisor 2, (814-332-6860).
ESCGP # 3 ESG081022004-00
Applicant Name Pennenergy Resources, LLC
Contact Person Cody Salmon
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 250
City, State, Zip Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Township(s) Middlesex Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Glade Run WWF
Application received: June 8, 2022
Issued: August 25, 2022Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D.J. Stevenson, (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076522005-00
Applicant Name APEX WML Midstream, LLC
Contact Person J. D. McNally
Address 6041 Wallace Road Ext, Suite 100, Bldg 3
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
Township(s) Penn Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Turtle Creek (TSF)
Application received: May 25, 2022
Approved: August 22, 2022ESCGP # 3 ESX17-125-0017
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person David J. Harry
Address 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Cecil Township
County Washington County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Millers Run (WWF)
Application received: August 1, 2022
Approved: August 22, 2022
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Former Sand Hill Terminal # 0050-1700, Storage Tank Facility ID # 41-31701, 130 Terminal Road, Montoursville, PA 17754, Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381 on behalf of Terminal Operations, Evergreen Resources Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
Schoch Exxon, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-50840, 4300 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 on behalf of Jovan Singh, 4300 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Best Deal Tire Center, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-07379, 89 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, Kennedy Township, Allegheny County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720 on behalf of Bill Ostapchenko, 89 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
Uni Mart # 4149 Wilkes-Barre PA, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-32368, 465 Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 on behalf of National Retail Property Trust, 450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900, Orlando, FL 32801 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on August 26, 2022.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-332-6648.
Sheffield Pit Stop, Storage Tank Facility ID # 62-90017, 30 South Main Street, Sheffield, PA 16347, Sheffield Township, Warren County. Environmental Alliance, Inc., 5341 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 on behalf of Paul Singh, 30 South Main Street, Sheffield, PA 16347 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with Benzene, Isopropyl Benzene, Ethyl Benzene, Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether, Naphthalene, Toluene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, and total Xylenes. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on August 26, 2022.
Kwik Fill MO127, Storage Tank Facility ID # 25-00738, 3620 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16508, City of Erie, Erie County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 on behalf of United Refining Company of PA, P.O. Box 688, Warren, PA 16365 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan residential and nonresidential was not acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on August 29, 2022.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-1386. Filed for public inspection September 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]
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