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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.
Individuals 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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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/
NewPhilip Hoover
2862 Harvest Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Lancaster County 51.1 367.64 Broilers NA Renewal Michael Long Sr.
2116 Yordys Bridge Road
Annville, PA 17003Lebanon County 422.6 858.07 Broiler/
SwineNA Renewal Andrew Reiff
8245 Buffalo Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Union County 53 750.77 Swine NA Renewal David Weaver
740 Marion Drive
Womelsdorf, PA 19567Berks
County228.2 335.98 Poultry NA Renewal Cory Gress
792 Lick Hollow Road
Harrisonvile, PA 17228Fulton County 231.2 872.04 Finishing Swine NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals 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 Environmental Protection (DEP) 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, DEP 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.
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).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Pam Yoder, Clerical Assistant, 814-332-6899.
Application No. 2022504, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cochranton Borough Address 109 East Adams Street Cochranton, PA 16314 Municipality Cochranton Borough County Crawford County Responsible Official Susan Armburger
Borough ManagerConsulting Engineer Steven R. Halmi, P.E.
Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc.
105 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16412Application Received September 19, 2022 Description Sequestering System for Manganese and Bulk Water Loading Station. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Joseph M. Mattucci, Program Manager, 717.705.4708.
Application No. 3622521, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Magic Chef MHP Address 1977 Sheaffer Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Municipality Mount Joy Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Paul Schwanger
OwnerConsulting Engineer Charles Kehew, II, P.E.
James R. Holley &
Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received May 31, 2022 Description Application proposing an updated 4-log virus inactivation contact tanks to provide 20 minutes of effective chlorine contact time. Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 3822507, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Snitz Creek Brewery Address 1805 North State Route 934 Annville, PA 17003 Municipality East Hanover Township County Lebanon County Responsible Official Matthew Funck Consulting Engineer Skelly and Loy, Inc.
449 Eisenhower Boulevard
Suite 300
Harrisburg, PA 17111Application Received August 9, 2022 Description New water treatment system for an existing site. This includes a new well with treatment for hardness, iron & manganese removal, turbidity reduction and sodium hypochlorite disinfection with GWR 4-log. Application No. 3822506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Wellspan Philhaven Address 283 South Butler Road
Mt. Gretna, PA 17064Municipality West Cornwall Township County Lebanon County Responsible Official Tammy A. Petrasic Consulting Engineer James R. Holley &
Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received August 3, 2022 Description Installation of pH adjustment along with the existing phosphate injection for LCR corrosion control. Application No. 0122510, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dollar General
Brush Run, DPP, LLCAddress 9010 Overlook Boulevard Brentwood, TN 37027 Municipality Mount Pleasant Township County Adams County Responsible Official Geren Moor Consulting Engineer RHS Engineering, Inc.
2909 Conococheague Lane Greencastle, PA 17225Application Received September 9, 2022 Description Installation a new water system including a new well, cartridge filtration and sodium hypochlorite disinfection with GWR 4-Log. Application No. 2222516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant GLP Capital LP Address P.O. Box 32
Grantville, PA 17028-0032Municipality East Hanover Township County Dauphin County Responsible Official Bruce Cameron Consulting Engineer Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
279 N Zinns Mill Road
Lebanon, PA 17042Application Received July 28, 2022 Description Installation of iron & manganese removal treatment at Penn National. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 2622506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Belle Vernon Address 10 Main Street
Belle Vernon, PA 15012Municipality Belle Vernon Borough County Fayette County Responsible Official Guy Kruppa Consulting Engineer KLH Engineers, Inc.
5173 Campbell's Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205Application Received August 22, 2022 Description Interconnect with Washington Township
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) 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 (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals 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 DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP 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. An individual 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 DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals 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 individual, 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 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).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
112 Frog Hollow Road, Primary Facility ID # 859831, 112 Frog Hollow Road, Hawley, PA 18428, Blooming Grove Township, Pike County. Bluestone Environmental, 196 Beach Lake Highway, Honesdale, PA 18431 on behalf of Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club, 123 Old Field Road, Hawley, PA 18428, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an underground storage tank. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Tri-County Independent on September 10, 2022. Application received: September 19, 2022.
WC 67 East Lateral Pipeline, Primary Facility ID # 834569, 19877 State Route 92, Susquehanna, PA 18847, Jackson Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on February 5, 2020. Application received: September 19, 2022.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Spray Products Corporation, Primary Facility ID # 618665, 1323 Conshohocken Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19428, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Bruce Middleman, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 140, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of Patrick Morton, Spray Products Corporation, 1323 Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been impacted with VOCs. The proposed future use of the property will remain industrial manufacturing. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in MediaNews Group on July 30, 2022. Application received: August 4, 2022.
2029-2059 York Road, Primary Facility ID # 850612, 2029-2059 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929, Warwick Township, Bucks County. Kevin Davis, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Paul Aschkenasy and Daniel Bleznak, York Road-Bladco LP, 715 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 3, Narberth, PA 19072, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The metals lead and arsenic and the pesticide dieldrin were reported in soil and groundwater. The intended future use of the property is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on June 1, 2022. Application received: September 22, 2022.
Ambler Lakeview Development, Primary Facility ID # 860227, 5-9 West Maple Street, Ambler, PA 19002, Borough of Ambler/Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. Walter H. Hungarter, III, PE, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of John Zaharchuk, Ambler Lakeview, LP, 210 South Maple Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been contaminated with arsenic and thallium. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Ambler Gazette on June 26, 2022. Application received: August 2, 2022.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Pioneer Tank Lines, Inc., 12501 Hudson Road S, Afton, MN 55001. License No. PA-AH 0600. Accepted: September 12, 2022.
Brook Ledge, Inc., P.O. Box 56, Oley, PA 19547. License No. PA-AH 0855. Accepted: September 15, 2022.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Med-Flex, Inc., P.O. Box 357, Hainesport, NJ 08036. License No. PA-HC 0207. Accepted: September 6, 2022.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP'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 DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals 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 DEP'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.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP 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.
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).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) 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 Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6328.
03-00274A: Sugar Creek Cremations LLC, 1520 State Route 268, Cowansville, PA 16028, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: September 1, 2022.
The Department has received an application for the construction and initial operation of a human crematory at their facility.
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) 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, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
43-00011G: Greenville Metals, Inc., 850 Crestview Drive, Transfer, PA 16154, Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. Application received: July 19, 2022.
The Department intends to authorize the installation of a shot blast unit and four (4) baghouses at their facility. This is a Title V facility.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 43-011G to Mersen USA for the installation of a shot blast unit and four (4) baghouses at their facility in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 43-011G is for the installation of a shot blast unit and associated baghouse for the replacement of existing shot blast unit and baghouse (Source ID 602), and installation of three (3) additional replacement baghouse(s) for control of particulate emissions from existing crushing/grinding/screening, blending, and material handling operations. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, emissions from the subject source(s) will not exceed 1.97 tons of particulate matter per year.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 43-00011G and concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
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.
67-05007F: Adhesives Research Inc., 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. Application received: June 10, 2022.
For the installation of a new coating line, drying oven and regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) at the facility. The coating line will apply adhesives to substrates which are then dried in a 15 mmBtu/hr natural gas oven. VOC emissions from the coating line will be captured and controlled by a 5.2 mmBtu/hr natural gas fired RTO. The expected potential emissions from this project are as follows: 1.47 tpy PM-10, 11.38 tpy VOC, 10.35 tpy HAPs, 23.79 tpy NOx, 0.07 tpy SOx, and 15.76 tpy CO. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The facility is a State Only facility. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03188A: Earthcare LLC, 3311 East Powell Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714, Bethel Township, Berks County. Application received: February 18, 2022.
For the installation and operation of a facility to dry and gasify biomass to produce a syngas and Ecochar. The facility will dry and gasify biomass, including poultry manure/litter, spent hens, and municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) biosolids, to produce a syngas, which will be used in the process, and Ecochar, a material used as a soil amendment. The facility will employ two gasification lines that will each be controlled by a cyclone, wet venturi scrubber, a packed bed scrubber and a common biofilter. Potential emissions from the project are estimated to be: 47.7 tpy CO, 17.5 tpy NOx, 37.5 tpy PM (filterable), 39.4 tpy PM10/PM2.5 (filterable & condensable), 19.1 tpy SOx, 16.0 tpy VOC, 3.6 tpy of a single HAP (HCl), and 4.3 tpy of combined HAPs. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13, 123.21, 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR 61, Subpart E—National Emission Standard for Mercury. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127..
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).
11-00541A: Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc., 4565 William Penn Hwy, Murraysville, PA 15668, Cambria Township, Cambria County. Application received: May 14, 2022.
For the modification of plan approval 11-00541A for the facility located at 100 Commerce Drive, Ebensburg, PA (15931-4122). The subject of this modification is for the use of solvent based paints and rebuilding up to twenty (20) rich burn engines per year. This facility rebuilds natural gas fired spark-ignition reciprocating engines. This is a State Only facility for permitting purposes. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a plan approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into a State Only operating permit at a later date.
Permitted air contamination sources include natural gas combustion units/heaters, an 8,000 bhp engine test cell, a 4,500 bhp engine test cell, surface coating operations, an arc spray thermal spray system, natural gas fueled cleaning units and a 500-kw emergency generator. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the combined subject sources will emit approximately 8.6 tons per year (tpy) of carbon monoxide (CO), 4.24 tpy of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 0.5 tpy of particulate matter (PM10), 4.6 tpy of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and 0.01 tpy of sulfur oxides (SOx).
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
The plan approval includes emission restrictions, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the sources.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP Air Quality Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval for 11-00541A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, phone number (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the previously listed public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State Only Operating Permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
56-00323A: Rockwood Manufacturing Company, 258 Beacon Street, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Borough, Somerset County. Application received: November 23, 2021.
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 56-00323A to allow the installation and temporary operation of an aluminum anodizing line comprised of five (5) 2,513 gallon process vessels, four (4) 3,111 gallon process vessels, and one (1) 2,513 gallon process vessel routed to a 44,000 cfm vertical wet packed scrubber equipped with mist eliminators. The line is also comprised of one (1) 2,752-gallon process vessel and one (1) 2,585-gallon process vessel routed to a 18,0000 cfm vertical wet packed scrubber. Finally, the line also includes one (1) 6.3 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler.
The proposed project and facility-wide potential to emit will not equal or exceed 3.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 3.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.0 ton of particulate matter (PM10), 1.0 ton of particulate matter (PM2.5), 1.0 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 1.0 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOC), or 1.0 ton of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
As previously described, the previously-referenced process vessels will be controlled by 44,000 cfm and 18,000 cfm vertical wet packed scrubbers equipped with mist eliminators. All new sources were evaluated for compliance with best available technology (BAT) requirements.
The authorization is subject to State as well as Federal National Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a State Only Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Laura Dickson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; ldickson@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval for PA-56-00323A and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30-days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Laura S. Dickson, Environmental Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to ldickson@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
06-05002, Lehigh Cement Company, LLC, 537 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522-8541, Maidencreek Township, Berks County. Application received: June 30, 2022.
For Lehigh's Evansville Cement Plant and Quarry. The Title V Operating Permit is undergoing a significant modification to incorporate the requirements and emission limits specified in the Consent Decree for United States v. Lehigh Cement Co., No. 5:19-cv-05688, (E.D. Pa. Nov. 18, 2020). Requirements include, but are not limited to, NOx and SO2 emission limits and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) 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.
19-00006, Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc., 6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, South Centre Township, Columbia County. Application received: April 27, 2022.
For the proposed renewal of the State Only operating permit for the Bloomsburg facility. The facility's sources include two (2) natural gas-fired boilers, two (2) No. 2 fuel oil/natural gas-fired boilers, seven (7) natural gas-fired heaters, three (3) parts washers, meat scrap storage, wastewater treatment operation, three (3) storage tanks, bulk material handling system, gravy mixing operation, ''A'' & ''C'' line meat mixers, four (4) natural gas-fired dryer lines and three (3) diesel-fired emergency engines This facility has the potential to emit 64.36 tons of carbon monoxide, 72.67 tons of nitrogen oxides, 31.57 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 1.31 tons of sulfur oxides, 6.27 tons of volatile organic compounds, 1.32 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 70,197 tons of CO2e. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable state air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: 570-826-2409.
45-00031, Ardent Mills LLC/Mt Pocono, 1875 Lawrence St, Ste. 1400, Denver, PA 80202, Pocono Township, Monroe County. Application received: May 3, 2022.
The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic) Minor Permit for the manufacturing of flour and other grain mill products facility in Pocono Township, Monroe County. The sources at this facility consist of wheat receiving, transfering, screening, and loading. The control devices consist of baghouses, cleaning houses, and purifiers. 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.
48-00022, Ardent Mills LLC/Martins Creek Flour Mill, 4888 S Delaware Dr., Martins Creek, PA 18063, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: May 10, 2022.
The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic) Minor Permit for the manufacturing of flour and other grain mill products facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. The sources at this facility consist of wheat receiving and handling, and loading. The control devices consist of elevator and cleaning houses. 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.
48-00023, Ardent Mills LLC/Martins Creek Grain Elevator, 4888 S Delaware Dr., Martins Creek, PA 18063, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: May 10, 2022.
The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic) Minor Permit for the manufacturing of flour and other grain mill products facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. The sources at this facility consist of wheat receiving and handling, cleaning, and Flour Mill. 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-00184, Allegheny Aggregate, Inc., Pittsfield, 34175 Route 6, P.O. Box 38, Pittsfield, PA 16340, Pittsfield Township, Warren County. Application received: January 18, 2022.
The Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for the sand and gravel processing plant. The facility consists of the mineral processing plant (crushers, conveyors, screening, roadways), and a 170-bhp diesel engine that powers the backup processing plant. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10: 19.94 TPY, PM-2.5: 0.915 TPY, NOx: 6.60 TPY, SOx: 0.436 TPY, VOC: 0.535 TPY, and CO: 1.422 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The processing facility is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO, Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, as well as General Permit GP3 conditions. The permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00211, Pennridge School District, 1303 North 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944, East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Application received: June 21, 2021.
For the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of five (5) boilers and three (3) emergency generators. The main emissions from this facility are Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) produced by the consumption of fuels. The renewal will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00040, Lux Global Label Co LLC, 2025 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2431, Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Application received: September 20, 2022.
For the renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility's emission points include one solvent-based gravure press, with the air emissions routed through a permanent total enclosure to the RTO; one lithographic press which vents to the outdoor atmosphere for the purpose of heat removal; one solvent-based rotogravure press with air emissions routed through a permanent total enclosure to the RTO; and ten UV presses, consisting of a combination of offset, flexographic, rotary screen, and/or rotogravure stations. Plan approval 46-0040D to re-route the VOC exhaust of existing solvent-based rotogravure printing stations from directly to the outdoor atmosphere to an existing regenerative thermal oxidizer was incorporated into this permit. An inoperable emergency generator and five (5) parts cleaners were removed through this renewal of the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. Four (4) new parts cleaners that use exempt solvents were added to the facility to replace the parts cleaners using non-exempt solvents. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, PE, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
63-00650, Reaxis Inc., 941 Robinson Highway, McDonald, PA 15057, Robinson Township, Washington County. Application received: March 3, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Reaxis Inc.
The company manufactures inorganic tin compounds at this site. Equipment at this facility includes two 3,200-gallon reactors, a boiler rated at 14.645 MMBtu/hr., evaporators, storage tanks, a 755 bhp diesel fired emergency generator and other miscellaneous sources associated with this type of operation. The primary pollutant of concern from this facility is HCl emissions. The actual HCl emissions from this facility after the control is 0.26 ton per year. Estimated potential emissions from this facility are: 0.61 ton per year of PM10, 6.86 tons per year of NOx, 16.28 tons per year of CO, 0.48 ton per year of VOCs and 0.73 ton per year of HAPs. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (63-00650) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
48-00022C, Ardent Mills, LLC, 4888 S Delaware Drive, Martins Creek, PA 18063, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: September 14, 2022.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Ardent Mills, LLC. This Plan Approval No. 48-00022C will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00022C is for the installation and operation of three new bin vent filters at the facility to control particulate form the existing bins 5 and 6 and from a new organic feed bin. New bin vent filters on bin 5 & 6 will replace existing bin vent filter (C02D). This project will not bottleneck the existing facility equipment and no production increases anticipated. Proposed new bin vent filters will collect 99.9% of particulate emissions before discharging into atmosphere. Estimated particulate emissions will be less than 0.02 grains/dscf from each bin vent. The use of bin vent filters capable of removing 99.9% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The company will operate the sources and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 48-00022C and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient.
Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, phone number 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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 (DEP). 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 DEP 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 DEP 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.
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 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 Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
Mining Permit No. 30121301. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township and Richhill Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of an airshaft and two (2) new NPDES discharge points, affecting 44.3 proposed surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Grays Fork, classified for the following use: HQ-WWF. Application received: July 6, 2022. Accepted: September 7, 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. 17170101. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine permit affecting 8.0 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wolf Run and Unnamed Tributary to Lick Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF & HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: September 13, 2022. Accepted: September 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17140101. NPDES No. PA0269701. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 261.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: September 12, 2022. Accepted: September 19, 2022.
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.
Mining Permit No. 03050103. NPDES No. 0250961. Original Fuels, Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Renewal application received for continued treatment to an existing bituminous mine site and associated NPDES permit, affecting 163.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River and Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: September 16, 2022.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 37960301. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, North Beaver Township and Mahoning Township, Lawrence County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to add incidental coal extraction. Application received: September 20, 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. 41222801. Kremser Associates, LLC, 1300 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754, Muncy Township, Lycoming County. New permit application for a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Dry Run classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: September 15, 2022. Accepted: September 19, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 (DEP) 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 DEP 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0259675. Mining Permit No. 10150101. Ben Hal Mining, Inc., 389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127, Marion Township, Butler County. Renewal of NPDES permit. Application received: July 10, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.358 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0008966. Mining Permit No. 14831301 & 14743701. Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, 600 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Rush Township, Centre County. Application received: March 30, 2022. Accepted: April 5, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from postmining treatment of coal mine drainage affecting 121.1 acres. Renewed NPDES No. PA0008966 will also supersede NPDES Permit No. PA0600156. Renewed NPDES No. PA0008966 will cover both Mining Permit Nos. 14831301 & 14743701. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use(s): TSF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek TMDL.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Moshannon Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Settling Basin 2 Continuous (0.29 MGD) 003 Existing Fresh Water Dam Precipitation Induced 004 Existing Sediment Basin 2 Precipitation Induced (Inactive) 005 Existing Settling Basin 7 and 8 Continuous (6.5 MGD) 006 Existing* Main Sediment Basin Continuous (Inactive) *Outfall 006 was formerly Outfall 001 on NPDES Permit No. PA0600156
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 003—005 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 006 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Bromide (mg/L) Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report Chloride (mg/L) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. 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.
NPDES No. PA0202801. Mining Permit No. 26000201. Carbon Fuel Resources, Inc., 4325 State Route 51, Rostraver Township, PA 15012, German Township, Fayette County.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for continued mining. Receiving streams: Browns Run and Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: May 10, 2021.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Browns Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate
[MGD]003 Existing TFO 2.49 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Total Acidity (mg/L) Report Total Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Monongahela River:
Outfall Number New or existing Type Discharge Rate
[MGD]004 Existing TFO 2.49 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Total Acidity (mg/L) Report Total Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report The following treated stormwater outfall discharges to Browns Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate
[MGD]001 Existing SWO 10.93 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Total Acidity (mg/L) Report Total Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report The following treated stormwater outfall discharges to Monongahela River:
Outfall Number New or existing Type Discharge Rate
[MGD]005 Existing SWO 10.93 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Total Acidity (mg/L) Report Total Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Noncoal NPDES Draft 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.
NPDES No. PA0592722. Mining Permit No. 7573SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County.
Renewal of an NPDES permit. Affecting 256.1 acres. Receiving stream: Mountain Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 3, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Mountain Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 005 Existing TFO 0.03 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 6.0 TSS (mg/l) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Mountain Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO 0.008 MGD 002 Existing SWO 0.018 MGD 003 Existing SWO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 001—003 (Dry Weather Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 6.0 TSS (mg/l) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 001—003 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 001—003 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224600. Mining Permit No. 67070301. Glen-Gery Corporation, P.O. Box 7001, Reading, PA 19601, Dover Township, York County. Application received: July 15, 2022.
Renew NPDES Permit in Dover Township, York County, affecting 70.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Fox Run, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: July 15, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Fox Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO 1.22 MGD 002 Existing TFO 1.32 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity, Total (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 NPDES Permit No. PA0224898. Mining Permit No. 06100301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. Application received: May 26, 2020.
Renewal of an NPDES permit in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, affecting 377.6 acres. Receiving streams: Maiden Creek and Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: May 26, 2020.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Maiden Creek and Schuylkill River:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Maiden Creek Existing SWO Precipitation Induced 002 Schuylkill River Existing SWO Precipitation Induced 003 Schuylkill River Existing SWO Precipitation Induced 004 Maiden Creek Existing SWO Precipitation Induced 005 Maiden Creek Existing TFO 29.0 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows: 001—004
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Outfall 005
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 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. Individuals 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 DEP may schedule 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.
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).
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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829222-022. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Rome Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 2, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain the Treat Bra Pad Project, which consists of the following impacts:
1. 4,399 square feet of permanent direct impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands and 7,221 square feet of temporary direct impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via the placement of fill (Windham, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 52` 44.65", Longitude W 76° 21` 29.94");
2. 523 square feet of temporary direct impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands for on-site wetland restoration (Windham, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 52` 47.25", Longitude W 76° 21` 28.82"); and
3. 7,710 square feet of temporary direct impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands for on-site wetland restoration (Windham, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 52` 43.38", Longitude W 76° 21` 30.47").
This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 4,399 square feet (0.101 acre) of permanent direct PEM wetland impacts, 7,221 square feet (0.166 acre) of temporary direct PEM wetland impacts, and 8,233 square feet (0.189 acre) of temporary direct PEM wetland restoration impacts, all for the purpose of Marcellus well development in Rome Township, Bradford County.
E0829222-023. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Sheshequin Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 25, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain the Packard Bra Pad Project, which consists of the following impacts:
1. 128.0 linear feet of permanent direct impacts to a UNT to Deer Lick Creek (CWF, MF), 6,360 square feet of temporary direct impacts to the floodway of a UNT to Deer Lick Creek (CWF, MF), and 5,053 square feet of permanent direct impacts to the floodway of a UNT to Deer Lick Creek (CWF, MF) via the placement of fill (Towanda, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 51` 37.61", Longitude W 76° 27` 55.84");
2. 11,413 square feet of permanent direct impacts to Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetlands via conversion (Towanda, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 51` 41.37", Longitude W 76° 27` 57.38"); and
3. 87 square feet of temporary direct impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via the placement of fill (Towanda, PA Quadrangle, Latitude N 41° 51` 43.33", Longitude W 76° 27` 54.79").
This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 128.0 linear feet of permanent direct stream impacts, 6,360 square feet (0.146 acre) temporary direct floodway impacts, 5,053 square feet (0.116 acre) of permanent direct floodway impacts, 11,413 square feet (0.262 acre) of permanent direct conversion impacts to PFO wetlands, and 87 square feet (0.002 acre) of temporary direct impacts to PEM wetlands, all for the purpose of Marcellus well development in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jared Jacobini, Aquatic Biologist 1, 570-327-3707.
E1904222-003. South Centre Township, 6260 4th St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, South Centre Township, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 30, 2022.
The applicant has proposed to construct a public wastewater collection system in South Center Township. The project will result in 170` L x 40` W of permanent Watercourse impact, 306` L x 5,903` W of permanent Floodway impact and 968` L x 556` W of permanent Wetland impact. The project will result in 160` L x 30` W of temporary Watercourse impact, 14,100` L x 45` W of temporary Floodway impact and 5,660` L x 224` W of temporary Wetland impact. Mitigation will be required as Wetland resources are within the project area. Latitude: 41° 01` 21.3", Longitude: -77° 20` 35.7".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2006222-005. Carter Lumber Company, 601 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240, Sadsbury Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 15, 2022.
The applicant proposes to expand the existing Carter Lumber by constructing a new 12,000 square foot building and 6,000 square foot future building with gravel parking areas and storage, and stormwater management facilities. The project will impact 0.16 acre of Palustrine Scrub Shrub Wetland and 0.02 acre of Emergent Wetland. The applicant is proposing to mitigate for the wetland impacts by paying into the Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project fund. Latitude: 41.60722°, Longitude: -80.27722°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2203222-006. Utah Development, LLC, 25000 Assembly Park Dr, Wisom, MI 48393, West Hanover Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 9, 2022.
Applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 0.20 acre of wetland for the purpose of providing additional parking and providing safe travel paths at the existing RV sales and service center. The project is located at 80 and 86 Hershey Road. To compensate for the impacts, the applicant proposes to purchase 0.20 wetland credits from the East Branch Codorus Creek Mitigation Bank in York County, PA. Latitude: 40.33674°, Longitude: -76.71422°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-012. BP Point Breeze, LLC, One Gatehall Drive, Suite 201, Parsippany, NJ 07054, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 10, 2022.
BP Point Breeze, LLC is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the 6310 West Passyunk Avenue Project listed as follows: Activities associated with constructing a 487,590 square foot cross-dock warehouse and distribution facility: 1) To fill within wetland area (Wetland B PEM-PFO) for cross-dock warehouse construction, resulting in 340 linear feet (58,048 sq. ft., 1.33 acres) of permanent wetland impact. 2) To fill within wetland area (Wetland D PEM-PFO) for cross-dock warehouse construction, resulting in 80 linear feet (4,396 sq. ft., 0.10 acre) of permanent wetland impact. This project is located at 6310 West Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, PA, City and County of Philadelphia (USGS PA Philadelphia Quadrangle). Latitude: 39.913865°, Longitude: -75.214160°.
E4601222-016. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 30, 2022.
To construct and maintain parking improvements for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's (SEPTA) Conshohocken Train Station. The project includes a parking structure, a parking lot for SEPTA customers, sidewalks, shared use path, and stormwater management, etc., within the floodway/floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with the improved access to the rail transit for the residents. The site is located about 0.25-mile northeast of 10 Washington Street in Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County (Norristown PA USGS Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.07460°, Longitude: -75.31360°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E6505222-003. Lower Burrell Municipal Authority, 2800 Bethel Street, Lower Burrell, PA 15068, City of Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 4, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Remove the existing 60 by 30-foot Chartiers pump station and to construct, operate and maintain a replacement pump station in Chartiers Run's (TSF) floodplain. 2. Abandon an existing 8" force main and construct, operate and maintain a replacement force main associated with the Chartiers pump station within Chartiers Run and a UNT to Chartiers Run (TSF). For the purpose of eliminating the majority of overflow events that have affected the Lower Burrell Municipal Authority due to station design and sewer capacities. Cumulatively, the proposed project will impact approximately 29,534 square feet of floodplain, 190 linear feet of stream and 2,600 square feet of associated floodway(s). The project site is located at the intersection of Edgecliff Road and Garvers Ferry Road. Latitude: 40.600000°, Longitude: -79.723889°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Kelly Steele, Project Specialist, 717-787-1785.
D64-021A. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 East Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County. To modify, operate, and maintain Belmont Lake Dam across West Branch Lackawaxen River, (HQ-CWF, MF) impacting 0.025 acre of wetlands (PEM) and 30 feet of stream and providing 0 acre of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of rehabilitating the dam to safely pass the spillway design flood, Latitude: 41.7684°, Longitude: -75.4454°. Application received: December 29, 2020.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
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).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Brian Bailey, P.E., Program Manager, 570-974-2604.
ESCP ESP070222002-00
Applicant Name Hyperion Midstream, LLC
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
Address 501 Technology Drive, Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Elizabeth Township
County Allegheny County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) The project will discharge stormwater to Gillespie Run (WWF). The Champion Compressor Station project consists of an approximately 100-foot long access road and an approximately 510-foot long by 134-foot wide compressor station pad to support Hyperion Midstream's operations in the area. The project will include the implementation of proposed erosion and sedimentation controls and post-construction stormwater management facilities. Total Disturbed Area is 4.7 acres. (Donora Quadrangle; Lat. 40° 14` 27", Long. -79° 48` 56").
Application received: May 24, 2022
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