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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/
NewFair Family Farms, LLC
3949 Allegheny Road
Manns Choice, PA 15550Bedford County 423.6 688.28 Chicken/
DairyHQ Renewal Jacob Light
177 Blue Mountain Road
Fredericksburg, PA 17046Lebanon County 114.5 223.98 Poultry NA New Heidelberg Pig Family Farm
425 North Market Street
Myerstown, PA 17067Lebanon County 40.1 215.33 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).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nicole Mechtly, Clerical Supervisor II, 570-327-3490.
Application No. 1422511, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant State College Borough
Water AuthorityAddress 1201 West Branch Road
State College, PA 16801Municipality State College Borough County Centre County Responsible Official Brian C. Heiser
1201 W. Branch Road
State College, PA 16801Consulting Engineer Mark Glenn, P.E.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received October 13, 2022 Description Fluoride removal: currently granular sodium fluoride is used to add fluoride to finished water. A saturation and solution tank system with chemical feed pumps are utilized to inject fluoride solution into the finished water prior to the chlorine detention system. SCBWA is seeking approval to stop fluoridating the water supply. Upon approval of the respect, all fluoride systems shall be disabled and removed. Application No. 1422510, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Monument Water Authority Address 2332 Monument Orviston Road Beech Creek, PA 16822 Municipality Liberty Township County Centre County Responsible Official Roger Falls
2332 Monument Orviston Road
Beech Creek, PA 16822Consulting Engineer Shelby M. McVey, P.E.
Herbert, Rowland & Gubric, Inc.
2568 Park Center Boulevard
State College, PA 16801Application Received October 11, 2022 Description Treatment Improvements Project: This project will include the addition of a green sand filter process at the current water treatment site. A new building will be constructed next to the existing treatment building to house the filtration equipment. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Terri Yencha, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3048.
Application No. 4522505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Corey Miller
Water Gap
Acquisition Partners, LLCAddress 805 Scott Street
Unit 3
Stroudsburg, PA 18360Municipality Smithfield Township County Monroe County Responsible Official Corey Miller
Water Gap
Acquisition Partners, LLC
805 Scott Street
Unit 3
Stroudsburg, PA 18360Consulting Engineer Matthew Sickler, P.E.
MHE Engineering, D.P.C.
111 Wheatfield Drive
Suite 1
Milford, PA 18337Application Received September 21, 2022 Description Installation of 4-Log treatment of viruses. Application No. 5222502, Construction/Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Delaware Township County Pike County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton
Pennsylvania American
Water Company
(PAWC)
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Cory James Salmon, P.E. Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 501 Allendale Road
Suite 203
King of Prussia, PA 19406Application Received September 6, 2022 Description The Project proposes the following improvements to the Pocono Mountain Lake Forestwater service facilities to alleviate the existing issues experienced at the Owner's water facilities: the installation of an 8" water main distribution interconnection that will combine two PAWC water systems (PWSID 2520050 and PWSID 2520035) to operate under one water system and one permit (PWSID 2520035), the installation of a water booster pump station, and the improvements to the Well 3 (Source ID 003 under PWSID 2520050) located on Ferret Road. The Project proposes to regionalize both water systems and combine the two water systems to operate as one system. As a result of the regionalization, PAWC will retire the PAWC's PWSID # 2520050 Permit and operate all facilities from that permit under the PWSID # 2520035. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 7360496, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dolgencorp, LLC Address 100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072Municipality East Donegal Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Jerry Tanner
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, PA 37072Consulting Engineer James R. Holley &
Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received October 11, 2022 Description Installation of nitrate treatment at an existing Dollar General transient system. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 1522525, Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Loch Nairn Golf Club Address 514 McCrue Road
Avondale, PA 19311Municipality Borough of Chester County Chester County Responsible Official Henry Christopher Smedley
514 McCrue Road
Avodale, PA 19320Consulting Engineer CSC Technology
170 Netherwood Drive
West Brandywine, PA 19320Application Received October 6, 2022 Description Safe Drinking Water Permit.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717.705.4948.
WA 36-799C, Water Allocations. Akron Borough, 117 South 7th Street, Akron, PA 17501, Akron Borough, Lancaster County. The application is requesting the right to withdraw a maximum of 32,000 gpd from Akron Spring, located in Akron Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: July 25, 2022.
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.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
2121 Wheatsheaf Lane, Primary Facility ID # 860195, 2121 Wheatsheaf Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19137, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Marc Chartier, Pennoni Associates Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of David Greek, HG Wheatsheaf Vertical, LLC, 1 Kimberly Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Results of an initial investigation at the site indicate the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), VOCs and metals in soil and groundwater. The site is currently being redeveloped as a distribution warehouse. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philly Metro Newspaper on August 8, 2022. Application received: August 4, 2022.
Newtown Technology Center, Primary Facility ID # 861340, 201-375 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940, Newtown Borough, Bucks County. Susan A. Green, PG, EnviroSure, Inc., 319 South High Street, First Floor, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of John Fiore Jr., VV375 LLC, 1 Belmont Avenue, Suite 520, Cynwyd, PA 19004, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site soil has been found to be contaminated with heating oil-associated compounds. The proposed future use of the property will be commercial office, laboratory, and warehouse storage space. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier on September 21, 2022. Application received: October 5, 2022.
Vacant Lands TMP # 3-028-075-001, Primary Facility ID # 859970, 4 East M-Y Lane, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Jason Pero, Resource Control Consultants, 10 Lippincott Lane, Unit 1, Mount Holly, NJ 08060, 10 Lippincott Lane, Unit 1, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 on behalf of Dan Carr, Britton Industries, 1 East M-Y Lane, Morrisville, PA 19067, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to have elevated concentrations of inorganic compounds in soil and groundwater associated with the former operations at the site. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential as a paved parking lot. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on April 7, 2022. Application received: April 20, 2022.
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.
WMGM044SW002. Michael Brothers Hauling Inc., 901 Horning Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County. A determination of applicability for the processing of wood and construction/demolition material for beneficial use as mulch, soil erosion control material, aggregate material in construction, animal bedding, and alternative fuel. Application received: September 27, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 12, 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.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
101590. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 165 Rosencranse Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405, Berlin Township, Wayne County. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of a municipal waste transfer station. Application received: October 5, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 14, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. 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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
301388. Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC, 3000 Town Center Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Amwell Township, Washington County. An application for an oil and gas wastewater storage impoundment for the storage and reuse of freshwater or oil and gas produced water at the Amwell Township 15 Centralized Impoundment located at 2294 South Main Street Extension, Washington, PA 15301. Application received: July 22, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 13, 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.
301385. CNX Gas Company, LLC, 1000 Consol Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, South Franklin Township, Washington County. An application for an oil and gas wastewater storage impoundment for the storage and reuse of freshwater or oil and gas produced water at the NV North # 1 Centralized Impoundment located at 900 Farmers Lane, Prosperity, PA 15329. Application received: January 28, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 13, 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.
301384. CNX Gas Company, LLC, 1000 Consol Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Findlay Township, Allegheny County. An application for an oil and gas wastewater storage impoundment for the storage and reuse of freshwater or oil and gas produced water at the ACAA Centralized Impoundment 2 located at 360 Enlow Road, Imperial, PA 15126. Application received: January 28, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 13, 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.
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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Michele Keck, Residual/Hazardous Waste Coordinator, 717.705.4924.
WMGM055SC001G. EPP Renewable Energy, LLC, 1605 Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 509, Allentown, PA 18104, Hopewell Township, Cumberland County. This application is for coverage under WMGM055 for EPP Renewable Energy, LLC's operation at 194-196 Booz Road in Shippensburg, PA 17257. WMGM055 authorizes the processing and beneficial use of landfill gas (LFG) generated by the decomposition of municipal waste and residual waste as a substitute for natural gas or other fuel that will be: (1) transported in a pipeline that is interconnected with another pipeline for consumer use; (2) transported in a pipeline that is directly interconnected with a near-by industrial facility; (3) used by the landfill operator for the landfill's daily needs. Application received: August 24, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: October 18, 2022.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, 717.705.4907, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
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.
63-01062: Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, 30 E College Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Canonsburg Borough, Washington County. Application received: April 29, 2022.
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 63-01062 to allow the construction and operation of one (1) Matthews Environmental Solutions IE43-PPI natural gas-fired human crematory incinerator rated at a cremation rate of 150 lbs/hr and maximum charge capacity of 750 lbs.
The proposed project and facility-wide potential to emit will not equal or exceed 1.0 ton of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 2.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.0 ton of particulate matter, 1.0 ton per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 1.0 ton per year of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 0.5 ton per year of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 0.5 ton per year of volatile organic compounds, 0.25 ton per year of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 0.01 ton per year of lead.
The authorization is subject to State Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Trent Greener, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; tgreener@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4096. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-63-01062), 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 Trent A. Greener, Environmental Engineering Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to tgreener@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.
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.
49-00014, Jeraco Enterprises, Inc., 135 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: July 15, 2022. For the proposed issuance of a renewal Title V operating permit for the Milton facility. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 49-00014. The facility's sources include seven (7) natural gas-fired and one (1) fuel oil-fired space heaters (Source ID 031), a spray layup operation (Source ID 101A), four (4) surface coating spray booths (Source IDs 102A, 203, 204, 205), a resin storage tank (Source ID 103B) and cleanup operations integral to the source processes. The facility has the potential to emit 2.20 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 0.89 ton of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 93.00 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 0.71 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx), 0.16 ton of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year and 85.60 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 Subparts PPPP and 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
32-00266, Evergreen Landfill, Inc., 119 North Luciusboro Road, Blairsville, PA 15731, Center Township and Brush Township, Indiana County. Application received: June 25, 2021. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the municipal waste landfill facility. Evergreen Landfill, Incorporated owns and operates the municipal solid waste landfill. The facility encompasses 191 acres. Evergreen estimates the maximum waste disposal rate at the landfill to be 1,500 tons per day (1,000 tons per day average) and the design capacity is established at 7.3 million tons of municipal solid waste. The facility is a Title V facility due to the EPA promulgating a rule requiring regulation of municipal solid waste landfills under Title V of the Clean Air Act. The actual emissions of CO, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), Sulfur Dioxide Compounds (SOx), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Carbon Dioxides (CO2) reported for 2021 are 1.55 TPY, 0.26 TPY, 2.75 TPY, 1.06 TPY, 3.1 TPY, and 19,219.6 TPY, respectively. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G, the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 62 OOO and Part 63 Subpart AAAA and ZZZZ.
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.
59-00035, Empire Pipeline, Inc., 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Application received: September 12, 2022. For the proposed issuance of an initial State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Jackson Compressor Station. 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 an initial Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously-mentioned facility. The facility's sources include, two natural gas-fired heaters, two (2) 10,727 brake-horsepower (bhp) natural gas-fired turbine/compressor engines (Sources P101 and P102), one (1) 1,114 bhp natural gas-fired emergency generator (Source P103) and several fugitive emission sources. This facility has the potential to emit 16.92 tons of carbon monoxide, 26.65 tons of nitrogen oxides, 6.93 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 2.34 tons of sulfur oxides, 13.78 tons of volatile organic compounds, 2.30 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 91,414 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 and 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: 570-826-2409.
40-00141, WREN Manufacturing Co., 1070 Hanover Street, Sugar Notch, PA 18706, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. Application received: February 23, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural) Minor Permit for the manufacturing of wood kitchen cabinets facility located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The sources at this facility consists of wood working machinery and spray lines. The control devices consist of baghouses. 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.
10-00333, Penn United Technologies Inc., P.O. Box 399, Saxonburg, PA 16056-0399, Jefferson Township, Butler County. Application received: October 26, 2021. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the Natural Minor Permit for the facility. The facility performs precision metal stamping and reel-to-reel electroplating. The permitted sources at the facility include a batch vapor degreaser, cold cleaning degreasers, small boilers, and an electroplating operation. The facility also has three emergency natural gas generators (130 kw, 10 kw, and 8 kw, respectively). The 130-kw emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ pertaining to New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The electroplating operation was authorized by Plan Approval 10-333D and is controlled by a wet scrubber and the batch vapor degreaser uses a refrigerated chiller to minimize VOCs and halogenated solvents. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
25-00930, Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair LLC, 220 East Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: November 19, 2021. The Department intends to issue a renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for the ship painting facility. The sources at the facility include a natural gas fueled pre-heat cabinet, abrasive blast operations, a paint booth, and ship painting operations. The facility is a Synthetic Minor. The potential emissions from the facility are as follows: VOCs, 49.5 tpy; any single HAP 9.5 tpy; and all combined HAPs 24.5 tpy. Actual reported emissions for calendar year 2021 were as follow: 6.23 tons PM-10; 3.96 tons VOC; 1.23 tons Total HAPs. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, 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.
46-00262, Penn Color, Inc., 2801 Richmond Road, Hatfield, PA 19440, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. Application received: February 4, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility operates a pigment dispersion and color concentrates manufacturing plant. Facility-wide VOC emissions are less than major facility thresholds after the use of an add-on control device. The 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.
23-00043, Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals LP (formerly Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals), 4 Atlantic Avenue, Essington, PA 19029, Tinicum Township, Delaware County. Application received: September 15, 2021. The facility is a port for petroleum product offloading to pipeline and includes two docks with loading arms. The facility is currently a major stationary source, as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.411, the facility has applied for a change in status from a major source to a natural minor source. Current conditions exist to restrict and to satisfy the natural minor status. These restrictions include (1) emission limits, (2) ballasting limits, and (3) leak monitoring. The State Only Operating Permit will contain emission limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and work practice standards 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.
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.
Mining Permit No. 33971301. NPDES No. PA0215031. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Perry Township, Jefferson County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: August 5, 2022. Accepted: October 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 56101301. NPDES No. PA0236021. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Brothersvalley Township and Black Township, Somerset County. To renew the permit and the related NPDES permit. Application received: August 9, 2022. Accepted: October 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township and Aleppo Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to change 684.5 previously permitted underground acres from development to longwall mining. Application received: August 22, 2022. Accepted: October 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 56140702. NPDES No. PA0236306. LCT Energy, LP, 938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15904, Shade Township, Somerset County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to add beneficial use of coal ash to the permitted coal refuse disposal site. Application received: May 9, 2022. Accepted: May 9, 2022.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32950202. NPDES No. PA0213039. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, Center Township, Indiana County. Permit transfer from Compass Coal Company, Inc., 2680 Old Route 119 Highway North, Indiana, PA 15701 for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface refuse reprocessing mine. Affecting 287.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to/and Yellow Creek classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: September 29, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17090104. NPDES No. PA0257141. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 221.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moshannon Creek and Whiteside Run classified for the following use(s): TSF & CWF. Application received: October 11, 2022. Accepted: October 17, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17070114. NPDES No. PA0256480. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Girard Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 58.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bald Hill Run and UNTs to Bald Hill Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: October 7, 2022. Accepted: October 11, 2022.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 30850103. NPDES No. PA0589756. Patriot Mining Company LLC, 100 Tygart Drive, Grafton, WV 26354, Greene Township, Greene County. Renewal application for continued treatment to an existing bituminous surface locate affecting 127.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 11, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 63070202. PA0251119. BOCA Coal, Inc., 100 Old Pond Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Union Township and South Park Township, Washington County and Allegheny County. Renewal application for continued mining of an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 98.9 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Piney Fork, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply with 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: October 17, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54860105. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation affecting 273.8 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 28, 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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 299209301. NPDES No. PA0599549. Big Cove Quarry, LLC, 13101 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742, Ayr Township, Fulton County. NPDES renewal of an existing large noncoal surface mine. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to/and Esther Run classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: September 29, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 31020301. NPDES No. PA0249190. U.S. Silicia Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17051, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. NPDES renewal of an existing large noncoal surface mine. Receiving streams: Mill Creek classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 29, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 66950802. Garth Ronald Fike, 468 2nd Street, Harvey's Lake, PA 18618, Windham Township, Wyoming County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by Garth Ronald Fike. Application received: October 7, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54980301. NPDES Permit No. PA0226327. HMMK, LLC, P.O. Box 79, Skippack, PA 19494, Foster Township, Schuylkill County. New NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 455.4 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 19, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 8274SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0612871. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Indian Run Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: August 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 7775SM6. NPDES Permit No. PA0225690. Glen-Gery Corp., 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Perry Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 114.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 11, 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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0236543. Mining Permit No. 32201301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Armstrong Township, Indiana County. Application received: October 12, 2022. Accepted: December 10, 2020.
An application for a new NPDES and mining activity permit affecting the proposed 61.0 surface acres and 6,285.1 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF, Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to Tributary 46756 to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.86 1.71 1.71 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report OP (mOs/kg) - 101.2 202.5 202.5 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 discharging to Tributary 46755 to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal Npdes Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0235954. Mining Permit No. 03071301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, West Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Application received: June 16, 2020. Accepted: June 29, 2020.
A renewal to the NPDES and the coal mining activity permit, affecting 84.2 surface acres and 3,730.6 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Long Run, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to UNT A to Long Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Long Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 discharging to UNT A to Long Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0226389. Mining Permit No. GP105 No. 58222503. Robert R. Reddon, 927 Germantown Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847, Harmony Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: January 3, 2022.
New NPDES permit affecting 11.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Hemlock Creek/Starrucca Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: EV, CWF, MF.
Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect.
NPDES Permit No. 0595217. Mining Permit No. 5276SM5. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, Dingman Township, Pike County. Application received: January 24, 2022.
Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 202.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Sawkill Creek, classified for the following uses: EV, MF.
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 Sawkill Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing TFO 0.53 MDG 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 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.53 1.2 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 1This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0225452. Mining Permit No. 5077SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lehman Township, Pike County. Application received: February 11, 2022.
Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 142.99 acres. Receiving streams: Pikes Creek and unnamed tributary to Hunlock Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF.
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: Pikes Creek and unnamed tributary to Hunlock Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO 1.305 MDG 002 Existing SWO 0.207 MDG 003 Existing SWO 0.011 MDG The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: 001—003
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.797 0.797 0.797 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1(S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3 ) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.797 0.797 0.797 1This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595322. Mining Permit No. 7773SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Douglass Township, Berks County. Application received: April 11, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 177.37 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River, 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 unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO 0.23 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (MGD) 0.5 0.5 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Chloride (mg/L) Monitor and Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Aluminum (mg/L) Report Report Report
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (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: Andrew Ross, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E1404222-003. Monument Water Authority, 2332 Monument Orviston Rd, Beech Creek, PA 16822, Liberty Township, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 6, 2022.
The applicant proposes to construct an expansion of an existing water treatment facility within the floodway of Beech Creek (CWF) The project proposes no direct watercourse impacts, and .01 acre of permanent direct floodplain impacts. There will be no wetland impacts. Latitude: 41.112718°, Longitude: -77.704411°.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E0804220-024A. Athens Township, 45 Herrick Ave, Sayre, PA 18840, Athens Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 17, 2022.
This is an amendment to T-105 Bridge Replacement Project that was originally approved on January 27, 2021. The existing historic truss was to be re-used as part of a trail system. The trail system has changed alignment and no longer needs to utilize the bridge structure. The historic bridge was advertised on PA DOT's bridge marketing website. No entities expressed interest. The project now proposes to demolish the historic bridge, which is a historic impact. The applicant has entered into a Letter of Agreement with FHWA, PA DOT and the State Historic Preservation Officer. No other changes to the project are proposed. Athens Township propose to replace a Single Span Pratt Thru Truss Bridge with a Single Span Steel Multi-Girder Bridge over Cayuta Creek. The existing bridge has a span of 152.5 Ft., a skew of 90 41 59` 18"s, an underclearance of 15.0 Ft., and a low chord of 768.88 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 2,286 Ft2. The proposed structure has a span of 171.5 Ft., a skew of 90 41 59` 18"s, an underclearance of 12.5 Ft., and a low chord of 765.99 Ft. and a hydraulic opening of 1,986 Ft2. Both the existing and proposed structures will convey the 100-year storm. The proposed structure will utilize Grouted R-8 Rip Rap scour protection around the abutments and wingwalls. The proposed structure is beyond the thresholds to meet GP-11. The project will utilize a detour to convey traffic during construction. The project will utilize a phased cofferdam and causeway system to convey the stream during construction. The project will temporarily impact 0.02 acre and permanently impact 0.01 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. Cayuta Creek is classified as a Cold-Water Fishery by Title 25 Chapter 93, Water Quality Standards. Latitude: 41° 59` 18", Longitude: -76° 30` 27".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
E4002222-014. Karen Kaminski, 1315 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 28, 2022.
To remove an existing dock structure and to construct and maintain a 999 ft2 pile-supported dock and an 769 ft2 pile-supported boathouse within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 1315 Lakeside Drive (SR 415), Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 22` 42", Longitude: -76° 1` 52".
E4002222-015. Brian Kimber, 2601 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 28, 2022.
To construct and maintain an expansion of an existing dock/boathouse structure within normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF) with work consisting of a 268 ft2 boat slip. The project is located at 2601 Lakeside Drive (SR 415), Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 21` 46", Longitude: -76° 2` 34".
E4002222-011. Thomas Boland, 7124 Ferry Road, Mann, PA 18938, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 27, 2022.
To remove an existing dock and boathouse and to construct and maintain a 1,155 ft2 dock and an 1,840 ft2 boathouse within normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 2613 Lakeside Drive (SR 415), Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 21` 44", Longitude: -76° 2` 34".
E4002222-013. Heather Bower, 500 Long Run Road, Drums, PA 18222, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 27, 2022.
To construct and maintain an expansion of an existing dock/boathouse structure within normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF) with work consisting of a 1,605 ft2 pile-supported boathouse and a 2,458 ft2 pile-supported dock. The project is located at 2437 Lakeside Drive (SR 415), Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 21` 56", Longitude: -76° 2` 54".
E4002222-012. Rich Rome, 969 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 27, 2022.
To construct and maintain an expansion of an existing pile-supported dock/boathouse within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF) with work consisting of an 1,840 ft pile-supported boathouse and a 935 ft pile-supported dock. The project is located at 863 Lakeside Drive (SR 415), Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 22` 32", Longitude: -76° 1` 55".
E4002222-010. Thomas Foley, 7124 Ferry Road, New Hope, PA 18938, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 27, 2022.
To construct and maintain a 400 ft2 pile-supported dock within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 62 Old Lake Road, Harveys Lake, PA. Latitude: 41° 21` 0", Longitude: -76° 1` 56".
E6402122-003. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Lebanon Township, Wayne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: February 11, 2022.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 371 Section D50 Project: 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 40.8-foot wide pre-stressed concrete spread box beam bridge carrying SR 371 across East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) having a 56-foot normal clear span and a 7.1-foot minimum underclearance. In addition, 0.03 acre of East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) floodway will be impacted by bridge construction activities. 2. To impact 0.14 acre of a tributary to East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) floodway for SR 371 bridge and roadway construction. 3. To construct and maintain an outfall consisting of a 24" pipe and endwall discharging stormwater into a 14-ft long R-6 riprap apron, in the floodway of East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) (Impact EW-3 to EW-4). 4. To remove an existing outfall and to construct and maintain an 18" CMP and endwall discharging stormwater into a 7.5-ft long R-6 riprap apron, floodway and watercourse of East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) (Impact EW-5 to EW-6). 5. To remove an existing outfall and to construct and maintain an 18" pipe and endwall discharging stormwater into a 21-ft long R-5 riprap apron, in the watercourse of a tributary to East Branch Dyberry Creek (EV, MF) (Impact EW-7 to EW-8). 6. To fill approximately 0.01 acre of PSS wetlands for bridge and roadway construction. The project is located along SR 371 Section D50 Segment 0240, Offset 2417, at the SR 317/SR 1023 intersection, Aldenville, PA. Latitude: 41° 43` 36.34", Longitude: -75° 15` 55.54".
E4002122-008: PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. Application received: August 16, 2022
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 2035 Section 353 Project:
1. The removal of the existing structure and to construct and maintain an 89-foot wide pre-cast concrete arch culvert and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The sturture will carry SR 2035 across Bear Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and have a 32-foot normal clear span and a 6-foot minimum underclearance. (Impact CR-1).
2. The removal of the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 70-ft long, 18-inch RCP culvert and construct and maintain appurtenant features. The structure will carry SR 2035 across a Tributary to Bear Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). (Impact CR-2).
3. The relocation of 37-LF of stream and associated floodway of a tributary to Bear Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) to accommodate the SR 2035 fill slope. (Impact FILSC-1).
4. The relocation of 33-LF of stream and associated floodway of a tributary to Bear Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) to accommodate the SR 2035 fill slope. The stream will also be extended approximately 100-ft to outlet in Bear Creek. (Impact FILSC-2).
The project is located along SR 2035 Section 353 Segment 0090, Offset 0000, approximately 0.25 mile north of the SR 2035/SR 2036 intersection (Pleasant View Summit, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 14` 50.91"; Longitude: -75° 41` 25.60").
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E3706222-004. Westminster College, 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16172, New Wilmington Borough, Lawrence County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 13, 2022.
The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a new 75 feet long, 6 feet wide, pre-fabricated fiber reinforced plastic footbridge spanning Little Neshannock Creek 220 feet upstream of the previously removed footbridge on the Lucile Frey Nature Trail on the Westminster College campus including approximately 135 feet of new trail to the west and approximately 15 feet of new trail on the east with approximately 38 feet of trail improvement on the east, permanently impacting approximately 0.01 acre of waterway and 0.03 acre of floodway to Little Neshannock Creek in New Wilmington Borough, Lawrence County. Latitude: 41.114590°, Longitude: -80.322567°.
E2506222-013. The Commons at Farview HOA, 1935 Campden Way, Fairview, PA 16415, Fairview Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 4, 2022.
The applicant proposes to dredge 0.032 acre of PEM wetland located in a residential development due to sediment and vegetation build up causing flooding. Latitude: 42.053811°, Longitude: -80.244747°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
E6703222-006. Yellow Breeches Sports Complex, 700 Shawnee Court, New Cumberland, PA 17070, Fairview Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 15, 2022.
The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill in 0.047 acre of emergent wetland and two separate abandoned quarry pits totaling 0.10 acre, all for the purpose of expanding an existing sports complex with an additional building and associated parking. The applicant proposes to make payment into DEP's in Lieu Fee program to compensate for impacts to regulated waters of the Commonwealth. Latitude: 40.2138°, Longitude: -76.8841°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6505122-009. PA DOT Engineering District 12, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15201, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 15, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: 1. remove the existing single span, concrete encased steel bridge with a 6`-3" normal clear span, 6`-6" maximum underclearance, and out-to-out length of 29`-8" over an unnamed tributary to Tributary 43756 to Loyalhanna Creek (CWF, herein referred to as ''Watercourse 1''), 2. construct and maintain a stream enclosure that will run parallel to the roadway (SR 711) for approximately 230 LF, consisting of three (3) modified drainage inlet boxes and approximately 50 LF of 42" diameter pipe, transitioning to approximately 180 LF of 72" diameter pipe, then turning 90 40 13 36.3s to the east to replace the aforementioned existing bridge with an additional 44 LF of 72" diameter pipe with a 72" type DW endwall, resulting in a temporary impact of 280 LF and permanent impact of 274 LF to Watercourse 1, 3. construct and maintain two (2) stormwater outfalls to Watercourse 1 consisting of 18" drainage pipes discharging directly into the aforementioned stream enclosure, 4. construct and maintain a 155 LF rock roadway embankment on the east side of SR 711 consisting of 206 rock on 1.5:1 slope, impacting 0.04 acre of Watercourse 1 floodway and 0.06 acre of the floodway of Tributary 43756 of Loyalhanna Creek (CWF, herein referred to as ''Watercourse 2''), 5. construct and maintain 68 LF of relocated channel of Watercourse 2 due aforementioned roadway embankment construction, consisting of R-5 or R-7 rock choked with natural streambed material, 6. construct and maintain a stormwater outfall to the aforementioned relocated channel of Watercourse 2, consisting of an 18" pipe discharging onto a R-5 rock lined ''v'' channel, for the purpose of replacing the dilapidated structure carrying SR 711 over a UNT to Tributary 43756 of Loyalhanna Creek. Cumulatively, since some impacts overlap, the project will have a permanent impact of 348 LF and a temporary impact of 280 LF on Watercourse 1 and Watercourse 2. Mitigation will be achieved through the restoration of temporary impacts and the relocation of Waters 2 into a 68 LF channel constructed with natural streambed materials and riparian plantings. The project site is located along SR 711 near the intersection with Palmer Drive. Latitude: 40° 13` 36.3", Longitude: -79° 14` 42.6".
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
EA5329222-001. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840-1567, Sweden Township, Potter County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 12, 2022.
The Arch Floodplain Restoration Project is located at coordinates 41.755337, -77.938579 in Sweden Township, Potter County. The project's purpose is to restore the stormwater conveyance channel to its former location along the eastern side of the private access trail.
The project will result in a total of 22,694 SF (0.521 acre) of temporary floodway impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas well pad for Marcellus Shale well development. There are no stream and wetland impacts associated with this restoration.
Floodway Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Impact Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Length
Perm.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Lat.
Long.UNT to Trout Run Sweden Sweden Valley Restoration 1,935 22,694 41.755337° 77.938579° TOTAL IMPACTS
1,935 22,694
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