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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/
NewMt. Pleasant Farms
2071 Mt. Pleasant Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222Franklin County 403.1 604.46 Poultry/
HeifersNA Renewal Walnut Run Farms Partnership
292 Elm Road
Lititz, PA 17543Lancaster County 1,300 1,557.15 Dairy HQ Renewal Ronald Snyder Farm
3356 Sweet Arrow Lake Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963Schuylkill County 156.4 724.75 Swine/
SheepNA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for 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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 0622525, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Giorgi Mushroom Farm 1 Address 1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Municipality Maidencreek Township and Ontelaunee Township County Berks County Responsible Official Mike Vallonio
1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Consulting Engineer Liberty Environmental, Inc.
505 Penn Street
Suite 400
Reading, PA 19601Application Received September 15, 2022 Description Application for a proposed nitrate removal system for Plant 15. Application No. 0622526, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Giorgi Mushroom Farm 1 Address 1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Municipality Maidencreek Township and Ontelaunee Township County Berks County Responsible Official Mike Vallonio
1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Consulting Engineer Liberty Environmental, Inc.
505 Penn Street
Suite 400
Reading, PA 19601Application Received September 15, 2022 Description Application for a proposed 4-log treatment of viruses disinfection for Plant 17. Application No. 0622527, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Giorgi Mushroom Farm 1 Address 1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Municipality Maidencreek Township and Ontelaunee Township County Berks County Responsible Official Mike Vallonio
1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Consulting Engineer Liberty Environmental, Inc.
505 Penn Street
Suite 400
Reading, PA 19601Application Received September 15, 2022 Description Application for a proposed 4-log treatment of viruses disinfection for Plant 19. Application No. 0622528, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Giorgi Mushroom Farm 1 Address 1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Municipality Maidencreek Township and Ontelaunee Township County Berks County Responsible Official Mike Vallonio
1161 Park Road
Reading, PA 19510Consulting Engineer Liberty Environmental, Inc.
505 Penn Street
Suite 400
Reading, PA 19601Application Received September 15, 2022 Description Application for a proposed 4-log treatment of viruses disinfection for Plant 25.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Central Office: Safe Drinking Water Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: Jacob Fogarty, Environmental Engineer, 717-772-4477.
Application No. 9996489, Amendment, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Spring Hill Farms Dairy Address 136 Neck Road
Haverhill, MA 01835Municipality Haverhill County Essex Responsible Official Ms. Marcia Rogers
136 Neck Road
Ward Hill, MA 01835Application Received September 22, 2022 Description Spring Hill Farm submitted an application to remove one source (Spring Hill Source) and add two new sources (Harvest Farm Spring Wells and Upland Farms Spring).
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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Thomas Property, Primary Facility ID # 855405, 301 North 6th Street, Sunbury, PA 17801, City of Sunbury, Northumberland County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889 on behalf of Patricia Thomas, 301 North 6th Street, Sunbury, PA 17801, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. This notice of Intent to Remediate concerns remediation of site soil contaminated with No. 2 heating oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the residential Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on September 1, 2022. Application received: September 16, 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.
Berry Plastics, Primary Facility ID # 625608, 844 E. Columbus Avenue (Route 6), Corry, PA 16407, City of Corry, Erie County. Moody & Associates, Inc., 11548 Cotton Road, Meadville, PA 16335 on behalf of HNI Corporation, 600 East Second Street, Muscatine, IA 52761, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site was formerly used for manufacturing office furniture and equipment. Site soil and site groundwater has been found to be contaminated with Volatile Organic Compounds. Intended future use of property will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Corry Journal on July 30, 2022. Application received: September 16, 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.
752 Holland Road, Primary Facility ID # 857842, 752 Holland Road, Northampton, PA 18966, Northampton Township, Bucks County. Thomas Hippensteal, PG, Envirosearch Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 940, Springhouse, PA 19477 on behalf of Federal National Mortgage Association, 14221 Dallas Parkway # 1000, Dallas, TX 75265, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is a residential property contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Herald on August 11, 2022. Application received: September 2, 2022.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
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); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93); and Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste Processing Facilities.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGI017. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania acting through the School of Veterinary Medicine, 3160 Chestnut Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104, East Marlborough Township, Chester County. The general permit application is for a proposed facility that would process and disinfect regulated medical waste. The proposed facility would use chemical and thermal digestion using sodium and/or potassium hydroxide to disinfect animal carcasses, animal bedding, animal feces and animal body parts. Application received: May 11, 2022. Accepted: September 9, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
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); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
044SW001. Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc., 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Reserve Township, Allegheny County. An application for a Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate for processing of construction and demolition waste for beneficial use in landscaping, construction, erosion control, as animal bedding or fuel at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Application received: August 19, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: September 6, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@PA.GOV, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Bionomics, Inc., P.O. Box 817, Kingston, TN 37763. License No. PA-AH 0730. Accepted: September 21, 2022.
Bradish Logistics, Inc., 444 Willow Crossing Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. License No. PA-AH 0873. Accepted: September 27, 2022.
NRC East Environmental Services, Inc., 19 National Dr., Franklin, MA 02038. License No. PA-AH 0876. Accepted: September 21, 2022.
Fielding Environmental, LLC, 150 4th Ave., Freedom, PA 15042. License No. PA-AH 0908. Accepted: September 21, 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.
Cyntox, LLC, 64 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004. License No. PA-HC 0260. Accepted: September 27, 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 APRROVALS
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.
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.
36-05001O: Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 1507 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. Application received: August 3, 2022. For the modification to the existing dust collection system on the PIF Line (ID 250) at their ceiling tile plant. Specifically, the project will replace the internally vented 20,000 acfm baghouse (Control ID D05—Baghouse # 27) and the internally vented 4,000 acfm receiver baghouse (baghouse # 7) with a 57,000 acfm baghouse and a new 1,830 acfm receiver baghouse, respectively. The 57,000 acfm baghouse is an existing baghouse (Control C130—Baghouse # 30) which will be relocated, rebuilt and equipped with new high-efficiency filters. The two new baghouses are to be vented to atmosphere. Additionally, Armstrong is proposing to add additional dust pickups to existing Baghouse # 26 (Control ID D04), which controls the equalizers (Sources IDs 204 and 210), and Baghouse # 4 (Control ID D01) which controls the PIF line feeder and sander (Source ID 250). The additional pickup points will improve dust collection on existing operations. No production equipment will be modified or added during the project. The potential emissions from the project are estimated to be 3.31 tpy PM/PM10/PM2.5. 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 requirements (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. 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 will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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.
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.
41-00016, Plastic Development Company, P.O. Box 4007, Williamsport, PA 17701, Woodward Township, Lycoming County. Application received: April 25, 2022. Proposed issuance of a renewal Title V operating permit for the Williamsport facility. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 41-00016. The facility's sources include eleven (11) natural gas-fired space heaters, a gelcoat hand layup operation, a resin spray layup operation, a PVC cementing operation, a polyurethane foam operation, a surface coating touchup operation and a cleanup operation. The facility has the potential to emit 0.82 ton of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 0.69 ton of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 25.00 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 0.01 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx), 24.46 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year and 25.00 tons of hazardous air pollutants. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Subpart WWWW of 40 CFR Part 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
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.
41-00019, ST Engineering Hackney, Inc., 914 Saegers Station Road, Montgomery, PA 17752, Clinton Township, Lycoming County. Application received: February 7, 2022. For the proposed renewal operating permit for the Montgomery Plant. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously-mentioned facility. The facility's sources include several natural gas fired space heaters, Truck and Trailer Assembly and Cleaning Operations, Refrigerated Truck and Trailer Application Operations, surface coating operation, one (1) propane-fired emergency generator engine, one (1) diesel-fired fire pump engine, three (3) parts washers and three (3) paint gun washers. This facility has the potential to emit 18.51 tons of carbon monoxide, 49.95 tons of nitrogen oxides, 71.60 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 2.11 tons of sulfur oxides, 149.05 tons of volatile organic compounds, 9.05 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 18,188 tons of CO2e. The permittee has taken an emission limitation on the amount of volatile organic compound to not equal or exceed 50 tons in any 12 consecutive month period at the facility to obtain Synthetic Minor status. 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.
41-00051, Wirerope Works, Inc., 100 Maynard Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: March 28, 2022. For the renewal of the State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Williamsport facility. The facility is currently operating under SMOP 41-00051. The facility's main sources include two 15 MMBtu/hr coal-fired boilers; sixteen natural-gas-fired combustion units; three electric-heated grease pots; and the machine/maintenance shop. The facility has potential emissions of 34.95 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 45.45 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 91.76 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 25.84 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 25.84 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 microns, 49.9 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, 8.42 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 51,288 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). Wirerope Works, Inc. decommissioned the Reel shop paint booth incorporated into Source ID P106. This source has been removed from the permit. The emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the SMOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145 to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. 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.
41-00077, Kellog USA, Inc., 572 Industrial Park Road, Muncy, PA 17756, Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. Application received: May 24, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Muncy Creek Township Plant. The facility's main sources include three industrial-sized, natural gas-fired bake ovens, natural gas-fired boilers, storage silos and bins, and two emergency generators. The facility has potential emissions of 16.11 TPY of CO; 18.04 TPY of NOx; 0.11 TPY of SOx; 1.39 TPY of PM/PM10; <49 TPY of VOCs; 0.46 TPY HAPs; 19,697 TPY GHGs. One 350 kW, diesel-fired generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. One 30 kW, natural gas-fired generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. Both generator engines are also subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
08-00028, Wyalusing Area School District, 42 Main Street, P.O. Box 157, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. Application received: May 31, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for their campus located in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. The facility's main source is a 12 MMBtu/hr No. 2 fuel oil fired boiler. The facility has potential emissions of 0.39 TPY of CO; 1.18 TPY of NOx; 0.68 TPY of SOx; 0.29 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.25 of VOCs and 0.01 TPY HAPs. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
33-00152, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Incorporated/Stoney Run Compressor Station, 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230-1711, Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. Application received: April 18, 2022. The Department is providing notice that they intend to issue the renewal State Only Operating Permit for the natural gas production station. The facility's major emission sources include: three (3) two-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired engines (384 HP), a TEG (tri-ethylene glycol) natural gas dehydrator (25 mmSCF/day) and its 0.50 mmBtu/hr natural gas-fired reboiler, two (2) storage tanks, venting/blowdowns, and facility fugitives. The potential emissions of the major pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10 and PM-2.5: 1.67 TPY, NOx: 82.09 TPY, SOx: 0.02 TPY, CO: 27.55 TPY, VOC: 42.84 TPY, and total HAP: 9.96 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The three engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for stationary RICE, and the TEG dehydrator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HH, NESHAP for natural gas production facilities. 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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP19-000006, Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, 1050 Constitution Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: March 5, 2020. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) has intent to issue a Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit for Axalta Coating Systems, LLC for operation of a Surface Coating Operations. The facility emission sources are the following: seven (7) Spray Paint Booth, a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO), small electric and natural gas ovens, three (3) Humidification Chambers, aluminum and metal sanders, six (6) natural gas boilers each rated 6.1 MMBtu/hr, Dehumidification Units, and a 750-kw emergency generator. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
38-03045, The Sherwin Williams Manufacturing Company, 3050 Hanford Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Application received: June 10, 2022. For their latex paint manufacturing facility. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 0.40 tpy PM, 1.50 tpy VOC and 0.79 of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 130.601—130.611 for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings.
06-05077, Can Corporation of America, Inc., 326 June Avenue, Blandon, PA 19510, Maidencreek Township, Berks County. Application received: November 18, 2021. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the can manufacturing plant. The actual emissions from the facility in 2016 year are estimated at 5 tons of CO, 5 tons of NOx and 8 tons of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
36-03040, Wenger Feeds, LP/Rheems Mill, 101 W. Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. Application received: July 19, 2022. For operation of an animal feed mill. The facility potential emissions are 3.25 tons of CO, 6.64 tons of NOx, 57.32 tons of PM, 1.44 tons of SOx, 0.20 ton of VOC, and 0.06 ton of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing.
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.
09-00068, Orchard Hill Memorial Park, 80 Kelly Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, Richland Township, Bucks County. Application received: May 2, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V Facility, State-Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit reflects the continued operation of Source IDs 101 (IEE Animal Crematorium ''A''), 104 (Therm-Tec Animal Crematorium ''D''), Source 106 (Therm-Tec Animal Crematorium ''H''), Source 108 (Six-Cell Animal Crematorium ''I''), Source 109 (Six-Cell Animal Crematorium ''J''), and Source 110 (Six-Cell Animal Crematorium ''K''). There are no other significant sources of emissions at this facility. The potential to emit of the permitted sources at the facility, with enforceable restrictions in place, are 17.07 TPY for NOx, 7.04 TPY for SOx, 9.68 TPY for PM, 5.47 TPY for CO, 2.91 TPY for VOC, and 1.73 TPY for Total HAP. Emissions of PM are expected to be less than 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic feet, corrected to 7 percent O2. Emissions of SOx are expected to be less than 500 ppmv. The permit will continue to contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit 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.
63-00110, Instant Brands LLC, 100 8th Street, Charleroi, PA 15022, Charleroi Borough, Washington County. Application received: May 5, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the Charleroi Plant.
Air contamination sources at the facility include a glass melting tank, eight (8) swabbing burners, a truck/rail unloading operation, a mixhouse area, miscellaneous natural gas-fired combustion sources, a mixer/hopper enclosure, miscellaneous fugitive sources, a diesel-fired emergency engine, and a natural gas-fired emergency generator engine.
Potential emissions for the facility have been calculated as follows: 29.06 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 58.13 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 36.06 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 28.03 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 90.14 tons per year of sulfur oxides (SO2), 10.30 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 0.01 ton per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and 32,832 tons per year of greenhouse gases (CO2e).
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
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.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 63-00110) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
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: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, 570.826.2511.
54-00098A, MI Windows and Doors, LLC, 79 Park Lane, Hegins, PA 17938, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: July 29, 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 for their facility.
This Plan Approval No. 54-00098A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 54-00098A is for Sources producing finished windows and doors for consumer use. Emissions from the process include the use of various sealants from handheld applicators for the purposes of assembling a finished product and the use of isopropyl alcohol to hand-wipe clean the various components during the assembly process. VOC emissions from the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. 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 18711. 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. 54-00098A 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, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 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. 63141301. NPDES No. PA0215431. Consol Mining Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Chartiers Township, Washington County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to include two (2) previously approved boreholes and a new injection borehole, affecting 0.93 proposed surface acres. Application received: July 22, 2022. Accepted: September 20, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 13070101. Lehigh Anthracite, LP, 1233 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 252.3 acres. Receiving stream: Nesquehoning Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 30, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54011301. Alfred Brown Coal, 71 Hill Road, Hegins, PA 17938, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation affecting 36.5 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: CWF, MF. Application received: September 13, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54071301. Kimmel's Mining, Inc., 1744 East Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980, Porter, Williams and Wiconisco Townships, Schuylkill County and Dauphin County. Renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation affecting 26.4 acres. Receiving stream: Wiconisco Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: September 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54980201. A/C Fuels Company, 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 3275, Houston, TX 77019, Kline, Hazle and Banks Townships, Schuylkill, Luzerne and Carbon Counties. Correction to an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation to update the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat affecting 197.5 acres. Receiving stream: Catawissa Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 16, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 49111301. S & N Coal Co., LLC, 859 East Market Street, Spring Glen, PA 17978, Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County. Renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation affecting 4.1 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: September 23, 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 8274SM6. NPDES Permit No. PA0595349. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Renewal of NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 248.22 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 12, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 7973SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0043901. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7600 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 154.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF. Application received: September 13, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 8275SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0593885. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Earl and Ephrata Townships, Lancaster County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 261.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Conestoga River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 48080301. NPDES Permit No. PA0225223. Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 910 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072, Pen Argyl Borough, Northampton County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 174.59 acres. Receiving stream: Waltz Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 8, 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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
CORRECTION—previously published on August 20, 2022
NPDES Permit No. PA0613827. Mining Permit No. 7175SM1. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. Application received: February 7, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 280.0 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: WWF.
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 Swatara Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate
MGD001 Existing MDT 29.82
(combined)002 Existing MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report Total Acidity (mg/L) Report Net Acidity (mg/L) 0.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104222-001. Brion Pepperman, 82 McIntyre Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728, Lewis Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 19, 2022.
This project will involve elevation/raising vertically (not laterally) the existing Brion Pepperman home located at 82 McIntyre Way, Cogan Station, within the Floodway District of Lewis Township. Once elevated, this existing home will then be supported on a newly constructed elevated structural steel frame and (22) reinforced concrete piers that will allow floodwater to pass freely and unobstructed underneath. A new 5` wide elevated walkway all around the home, a new 9` x 24` elevated deck on the west side, and two new stairs leading down to finish grade will also be added. Latitude: 41.350473°, Longitude: -77.089807°.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
E3902222-005. Jaindl Land Company, 3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 14, 2022.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Fallbrook Residential Subdivision Project. The project is bounded by Lehigh Parkway East to the south and by South 10th Street to the north, in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Latitude: 40° 33` 17", Longitude: -75° 38` 32".
E3502222-010. Vesper Northeast LP, 1100 Brynlawn Road, Villanova, PA 19085-2102, Moosic Borough and Pittston Township, Lackawanna County and Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 16, 2022.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Vesper Northeast Logistics Park Project. The project is located approximately 0.48 mile south of the intersection of I-81 and I-467, Avoca, PA in Moosic Borough and Pittston Township, Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Latitude: 41° 20` 48", Longitude: -75° 42` 45".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006122-009. PA DOT Engineering District 10, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Summit Township and Butler Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 9, 2022. Latitude: 40.872778°, Longitude: -79.874444°.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing Karns Crossing Bridge carrying SR 0068, Section 253 over the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, and Connoquenessing Creek (WWF) and its unnamed tributaries (UNT's) as follows:
1. To remove the existing twin-cell arch culvert and to construct and maintain a single-span prestressed concrete PA bulb-tee beam bridge having a normal clear span of 146`-0", an underclearance of 22`-4 3/4", and a length of 78`-0" across Connoquenessing Creek in Summit Township, Butler County (Saxonburg, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 52`, 22"; W: 79°, 52`, 28").
2. To remove the existing twelve-span P/S concrete box beam, steel through truss and steel through girder bridge and to construct and maintain a three-span continuous steel plate girder bridge having a total normal clear span of 793`-1 5/8", an underclearance of 28`-3 3/4", and a length of 66`-4 1/2" across UNT Connoquenessing Creek in Butler and Summit Townships, Butler County (Butler and Saxonburg, PA Quadrangles N: 40°, 52`, 16"; W: 79°, 52`, 34"). This activity also results in the relocation of 329 linear feet of UNT Connoquenessing Creek (Stream S-01) and permanent impacts of 235 linear feet to UNT Connoquenessing Creek (Stream S-02) to accommodate fill slope adjustments and the relocation of 105 linear feet of UNT Connoquenessing Creek (Stream UNT 1) to accommodate the proposed bridge pier.
The project will result in a total of 919 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, 549 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 0.25-ac of permanent wetland impacts and 0.08-ac of temporary wetland impacts. A total of 434 linear feet of on-site stream relocation is proposed, and the applicant proposes to debit wetland credits from the existing Butler County Wetland Bank, owned by the applicant.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
E0503222-002. Hopewell Borough, P.O. Box 160, Hopewell, PA 16650-0160, Hopewell Borough, Bedford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 27, 2022.
The applicant proposes to replace, construct and maintain the existing wastewater treatment plant with an extended aeration packaged treatment plant. Also, the project includes the addition of the dedicated blowers, the ultra-violet disinfection facilities and an electrical control room in the floodplain of the Raystown Branch Juniata River (TSF, MF). The project will permanently impact a total of 236 linear feet by 38 linear feet in the floodplain. The project is located in Hopewell Borough, Bedford County. Latitude: 40° 08` 13.2", Longitude: -78° 15` 57.9".
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601222-020. Upper Providence Township, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 13, 2022.
To demolish and remove the existing house, accessory structure, foundation, slabs, walkways, driveway, and site improvements. The disturbed area will be stabilized with clean fill and maintained as open lawn ground along the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with the Floodplain Management Site Restoration. The site is located at 201 Canal Street, Mont Clare (Collegeville, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.129334°, Longitude: -75.495848°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E0405222-004. Patterson Township, 16009 9th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Patterson Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 20, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: Construct and maintain a stream restoration project, along approximately 442 linear feet of an Unnamed Tributary # 1 of Brady Run (TSF) by re-grading the streambanks to reconnect the stream with its floodplain, and planting vegetative riparian buffers on the streambanks extending 35-feet perpendicular in both directions along the 442 feet of stream, resulting in 442 linear feet of permanent impact to the stream, and 493 linear feet of temporary impacts, as well as 0.7 acre of permanent floodway impacts, and 0.2 acre of temporary impacts. Construct and maintain a stream restoration project via the planting of vegetative riparian buffers, along approximately 100 linear feet of an Unnamed Tributary # 2 of Brady Run (TSF) for the purpose of stream bank plantings, resulting in 107 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, 117 linear feet of temporary impacts, and 0.2 acre of permanent floodway impacts, and 0.1 acre of temporary impacts. For the purpose of reducing the impairment due to erosion within the waterway. The project site is located near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and 8th Street. Latitude: 40.751389°, Longitude: -79.960000°.
E0205222-008. Sewickley LLC, 3330 Stokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, Franklin Park Borough and Ohio Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 10, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Remove an existing 241 linear foot section of an existing 950 linear foot, 48" and 54" CMP stream enclosure which conveys a UNT to Kilbuck Run (CWF), with a 274 linear foot, 54" HDPE stream enclosure; 2. Remove a 94 linear feet section of the aforementioned 54" CMP stream enclosure conveying a UNT to Kilbuck Run and restore to a natural stream channel; 3. Operate and maintain the remaining 615 linear feet of the aforementioned stream enclosure; and 4. Excavate 0.16-acre of PEM Wetland in association with the regrading and expansion of an existing stormwater basin. For the purpose of expanding an existing stormwater basin which will serve a proposed development, consisting of single-family homes and townhomes. Permanent impacts include 335 linear feet of UNT to Kilbuck Run and 0.16 acre of PEM wetland. The project site is located on Prescott Place off Ascot Drive. Latitude: 40° 34` 20", Longitude: -80° 06` 58".
E6305222-010. Robert Cain, 362 Kennedy Road, Charleroi, PA 15022, Fallowfield Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 23, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: Maintain fill in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to South Branch of Maple Creek. The length of fill is 102 feet and the width of the fill is 28 feet. 0.065 acre of the floodway will be permanently impacted. The purpose of the fill is to create a building pad for an equipment storage facility. The project site is located at 362 Kennedy Road. Latitude: 40° 07` 13", Longitude: -79° 57` 02".
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, kelsteele@pa.gov.
D64-039. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 East Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County. To modify, operate, and maintain Miller Pond Dam across Tributary to Johnson Creek, (HQ-CWF) impacting 0.17 (0.05—permanent, 0.12 temp.—to be restored) acres of wetlands (PEM) and zero feet of stream and providing zero acres of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of deconstructing the existing structure and reconstructing a new dam in accordance with current safety standards and specifications. Latitude: 41.7180°, Longitude: -75.3563°. Application received: February 12, 2021.
D64-012. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 East Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Clinton Township, Wayne County. To modify, operate, and maintain White Oak Pond Dam across the tributary to West Branch Lackawaxen River, (HQ-CWF, MF) impacting 0.22 acre of wetlands (PEM) and 0 feet of stream and providing 0.22 acre of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of deconstructing the existing structure and reconstructing a new dam in accordance with current safety standards and specifications, Latitude: 41.6452°, Longitude: -75.3758°. Application received: February 25, 2021.
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