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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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
62-00181B: Ellwood National Forge—Warren Division, 1045 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365, City of Warren, Warren County. Application received: May 31, 2022.
The Department intends to issue this Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a surface coating operation and abrasive blasting operation. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the facility operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 62-00181B is for the proposed construction of a surface coating operation and abrasive blasting operation. The facility previously had an operating permit that was rescinded in 2019 for these sources. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Source 125 [Turbine Coating Line]:
• The company shall limit the emissions of volatile organic compounds to 8.5 tons in a 12-month rolling period, or less.
• The company shall limit the emissions of hazardous air pollutants to 7.2 tons in a 12-month rolling period, or less.
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d.
• The company shall monitor the pressure drop across the panel filters at least once per 8-hour shift.
• Sufficient data shall be recorded, in a format approved by the Department, so that compliance with the conditions in this Plan Approval can be determined. Records shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
• The company shall retain a copy of the manufacturer's specifications for the turbine coating line.
• The company shall keep a record of the required pressure drop readings across the panel filters.
• The company shall keep a monthly record of the emissions of volatile organic compounds in order to determine compliance with this plan approval.
• The company shall keep a monthly record of the emissions of hazardous air pollutants in order to determine compliance with this plan approval.
• The company shall maintain the pressure drop across the panel filter between 0.1 to 0.7 inch of water, gauge.
• The company shall install, operate, and maintain a magnehelic gauge, or equivalent, to measure the pressure drop across the panel filters.
• The company shall use a high volume-low pressure system to apply the coating to the turbine shaft. If the company wants to change the application method, prior approval from the Department must be obtained.
• The company shall observe the following work practices when handling VOC containing coatings or solvents:
• Virgin and waste coatings or solvents shall be stored in covered containers.
• The cover of the solvent container(s) shall be closed after the rag/applicator has been dipped in the solvent.
• All coating container(s) shall have a lid to minimize the surface area exposed to the air unless operationally impractical. The lids shall remain in place unless adding or removing coating to the container.
• Used solvent rags/applicators shall be stored in closed containers after use.
• Spillage and splashing during the transfer of coating or solvent from containers shall be minimized by all practical means.
• The operators shall be trained in the proper cleaning procedures and equipment use. The operators shall be given a periodic refresher course, when deemed necessary by the company.
• The company shall install, operate, and maintain the turbine coating line in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as good air pollution control practices.
• Source 129 [Empire Shot Blast Machine]:
• The company shall limit the emissions of particulate matter from the control device to 0.02 grain per dry standard cubic foot, or less.
• The company shall monitor the pressure drop across the fabric filter at least once per 8-hour shift when the shot blasting machine is operating.
• Sufficient data shall be recorded, in a format approved by the Department, so that compliance with the conditions in this Plan Approval can be determined. Records shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
• The company shall retain a copy of the manufacturer's specifications for the Empire shot blast machine.
• The company shall keep a record of the required press drop readings across the fabric filter.
• The company shall install, operate, and maintain the Empire shot blasting machine in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as good air pollution control practices.
• The company shall install, operate, and maintain a manometer, or equivalent, to measure the pressure drop across the fabric filter.
• The permittee shall maintain the pressure drop across the baghouse between 1 to 7 inches of water column.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [62-00181B] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; 814-332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the previously listed public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State Only Operating Permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-03052C: Gelest, Inc., 158 Industrial Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. Application received: August 5, 2022. For two new chemical reactors and modification of an existing reactor at the specialty chemical plant. Potential emissions from the reactors after control are estimated to be the following: 5.0 tpy of VOC and 5.0 tpy of HAPs. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed operation. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines 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 the facility Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
34-03005F: Energex American, Inc., 95 Energex Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Walker Township, Mifflin County. Application received: August 29, 2022. For a biomass boiler at the wood pellet manufacturing plant. Potential emissions from the boiler after control are estimated to be the following: 7.88 tpy of CO, 6.44 tpy of NOx, 3.77 tpy of PM10, 0.33 tpy of SO2, and 0.28 tpy of VOC. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed operation. 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 the facility Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6328.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 5, 2022.
37-00013, CEMEX Wampum Cement Plant, 2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157-3913, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County. Application received: September 1, 2021. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed Title V Operating Permit for the facility. The facility is currently operating as a transfer station and is undergoing new source review for the reactivation of the cement operations (plan approval 37-00013G; issued October 6, 2022). The facility is a major facility due to the issuance of the Title V plan approval, in order to avoid backsliding. Potential emissions of the primary pollutants are as follows: 79.55 TPY PM-10, 37.25 TPY PM-2.5, and the rest of the pollutants less than 1 TPY. The renewal 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.
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.
17-00069, Pennsylvania State University, 167 Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Application received: October 17, 2022. For the State Only Operating Permit renewal authorization regarding their WPSU Tower in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. The source associated with the above is comprised of the existing diesel generator engine associated with Source ID P101. The type and quantity of pollutants estimated on a facility-wide potential emissions basis are, as follows: 0.32 tpy of PM/PM-10; 0.3 tpy of SO2; 4.5 tpy of NOx; 0.01 tpy of CO; 0.4 tpy of VOC; and 0.4 TPY of HAP. There are no new sources constructed at facility, nor any modifications, that are incorporated into the renewal permit. The diesel engine is subject to the Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine as codified in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. The renewal permit incorporates all applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements to the existing diesel engine associated with Source ID P101, including the appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and any other conditions necessary to verify compliance. The conditions are established pursuant to the applicable air quality regulatory provisions under 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP'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.
43-00324, John Flynn Funeral Home/Hermitage, 2630 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Application received: March 29, 2022. The Department intends to issue a Natural Minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas incinerator. The subject facility consists of a B&L Cremation Systems (model N-20AA) and has a 150-lb/hr cremation rate capacity. The potential emissions are of 1.93 TPY, 0.53 TPY, 0.48 TPY, and 0.04 TPY for oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOC), respectively. The facility is subject to State regulations. The permit includes additional operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
20-00268, Hatheway Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335, City of Meadville, Crawford County. Application received: May 24, 2022. The Department is providing notice they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the crematory. The primary sources at the facility include a human cremator and an animal cremator. Potential emissions are as follows: 0.105 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, 1.584 TPY NOx, 1.330 TPY CO, 0.087 TPY VOC, 0.010 TPY SOx, and 0.001 TPY Pb. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00278, Tierpoint Pennsylvania Two LLC, 100 Adams Ave., Norristown, PA 19403, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: October 17, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a data center and managed hosting facility. Permitted sources consist of nine (9) diesel-fired electric generator engines which provide emergency back-up power to the facility. The primary pollutant of concern is nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a result of the combustion process. The facility is categorized as a synthetic minor facility. Operating restrictions in the permit will ensure that no major source thresholds are exceeded. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
04-00687, Swagelok Processing Corp., 7544 Route 18 N, Koppel, PA 16136, Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County. Application received: July 28, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Swagelok Processing Corp. to authorize the operation of their facility.
Manufacturing operations include cold drawing, straightening, annealing, cutting, cleaning and product inspection. Sources and control devices at this facility are a Boiler, Sulfuric Acid Pickle Tank, Salem (annealing) Furnace, Wet Abrasive Polishing, Parts Washers and mist eliminators. Facility-wide estimated potential emissions are 0.231 tpy of PM10, 14.552 tpy of NOx, 0.644 tpy of VOCs, 0.076 tpy of SOx, 10.512 tpy of CO, 0.097 tpy H2SO4, 1.497 HNO3, and 0.603 HF. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (04-00687) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
30-00234, Equitrans, LP, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Franklin Township, Greene County. Application received: December 9, 2021.
Intent to Issue SOOP:
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue an initial natural minor State Only Operating Permit for a natural gas transmission station.
Equitrans, LP operates a natural gas compressor station with two compressor engines, one turbine, a dehydrator, and miscellaneous emissions and fugitive sources: microturbine gensets, piping components, storage tanks, liquids loading, pig launcher/receivers, blowdowns, and small combustion units. Piping and pigging equipment located at nearby Pratt Compressor Station is aggregated into this permit. One pig launcher/receiver at nearby Braden Run Interconnect is also included in this permit.
This facility has a potential to emit 61.8 tons/ 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 41.1 tons/12-cmp of CO, 1.9 tons/12-cmp of SOx, 25.2 tons/12-cmp of VOCs, 11.6 tons/12-cmp of PM10, 4.3 tons/12-cmp of formaldehyde, and 11.4 tons/12-cmp total HAPs.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (30-00234) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
63-00642, Equitrans, 4111 Finleyville Elrama Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332, Union Township, Washington County. Application received: July 29, 2022. This is for the operation of a natural gas compressor station (Equitrans Hartson Station) in Union Township, Washington County. This is for a State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 7.26 tpy PM-10, 82.75 tpy NOx, 79.71 tpy CO, 29.64 tpy VOC, 10.47 tpy Total HAPs, 6.57 tpy Single HAP (Formaldehyde), less than 1 tpy SO2. 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.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (11-00356) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
45-00004B, U.S. Department of Defense—Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. Application received: November 22, 2022.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to U.S. Department of Defense—Tobyhanna Army Depot for their facility located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. This Plan Approval No. 45-00004B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 45-00004B is for the installation and operation of a packed-bed scrubber to control HCL and chromium compound emissions from the existing plating operations at the facility. The facility's Plating Shop (Source ID 240) is currently comprised of four (4) separate electroplating lines, each controlled by its own packed-bed scrubber. The new wet scrubber (PS-5) that is capable of an additional 18,000 CFM process exhaust will work in parallel with existing Plating Scrubbers PS-1 and PS-2. No new plating line or equipment or production increases are proposed. The new scrubber will reduce potential exposures of employees in the Plating Department to Cr+6 and Cr+3. This project will also increase the exhausts from existing PS-1 and PS-2 scrubbers from 40,000 CFM to 45,000 CFM and from 44,000 CFM to 45,000 CFM respectively. New packed bed scrubber can remove 98% of HCL acid mist before discharging into atmosphere. Estimated HCL acid emissions will be less than 0.13 ton/year from this new scrubber. De minimus chromium compound emissions are expected from the scrubber. The use of wet packed bed scrubber capable of removing 98% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The facility will operate the source and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 45-00004B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Engineering Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 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 applica-tion, 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54860207. Keystone Anthracite, Inc., 259 North Second Street, Girardville, PA 17935, West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 8.6 acres. Receiving stream: Little Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: November 10, 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. 32220401. NPDES No. PA0279862. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) underground operation affecting 756.2 underground acres and 169.2 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): tributary to Roaring Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. The application includes a wetland encroachment to affect 0.47 acre of wetlands and a stream encroachment for a haul crossing. The application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: November 2, 2022.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 10210303. NPDES No. PA0280771. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Marion Township, Butler County. Commencement, operation, and restoration of an industrial minerals mine. Application received: November 14, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 14060301. NPDES No. PA0256323. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, Rush Township, Centre County. Application for a major revision to the permit to an existing large industrial minerals surface mining permit. A revision to the permit boundary is proposed to add 8.82 acres to the current 159.04-acre permit, increasing the total permit area to 167.86 acres. A variance is proposed to conduct mining and support activities within 100 feet of public road Dale Road (Township Road 317). Receiving stream(s): UNT leading to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: November 29, 2022. Accepted: November 29, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7274SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0595161. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., P.O. Box 549, Tamaqua, PA 18252, West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 640.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF. Application received: November 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 7674SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0613312. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, South Lebanon and Jackson Townships, Lebanon County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 461.0 acres. Receiving stream: Tulpehocken Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 8275SM5. NPDES Permit No. PA0226335. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. New NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 150.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stony Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: November 17, 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
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0203441. Mining Permit No. 26920401. Coolspring Mining, Inc., P.O. Box 1328, Uniontown, PA 15401, North Union Township, Fayette County. Application received: March 1, 2022.
Renewal of the NPDES permit in North Union Township, Fayette County, affecting 60.6 surface acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Coolspring Run, classified for the following use: WWF, within the Redstone Creek TMDL. The following treated stormwater outfalls discharge to UNT Coolspring Run:
Outfall Number New or existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 002 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent 003 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) 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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E4129222-014. EQT ARO LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701, McNett Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 14, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain one (1) 290` x 475` stone natural gas well pad and approximately 3,831 linear foot access road off McIlwain Road in McNett Township, Lycoming County. Additional disturbance will occur to construct diversion and infiltration berms to control stormwater from the well pads and access roads as part of the PCSM Plan. The total disturbance area, which includes the stormwater management and E&S BMPs is 13.59 acres.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Chap. 93 Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.Pleasant Stream McNett Grover Access Road
64" x 43" Pipe Arch CMPHQ; EV Wild 16 195 16 207 41.538571o 76.799236o TOTAL IMPACTS
16 195 16 207 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat. Long. Wetland 3 McNett Grover Access Road PEM; EV Wild 63 375 64 1,666 41.537740o 76.798555o Wetland 5 McNett Grover Access Road PEM; EV Wild 20 184 6 17 41.538576o 76.799150o Wetland 6 McNett Grover Access Road PEM; EV Wild 10 71 10 94 41.538510o 76.799260o TOTAL IMPACTS
93 630 80 1,777 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.Pleasant Stream McNett Grover Access Road 64" x 43"
Pipe Arch CMP16 195 16 207 41.538571o 76.799236o TOTAL IMPACTS
16 195 16 207
E5829222-013. Coterra Energy LLC, 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 27, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain: 1. Earth fill permanently impacting 8,636 square (0.20 acre) feet of a PEM wetland (Hop Bottom, PA Quadrangle; Lat.: 41.6517°, Long.: -75.8366°). Coterra Energy currently has three developed wells at the Kielar D. Well Site with intent to expand the well site surface for additional well development of the Marcellus Shale resource in Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County, PA. Impacts are located within previously disturbed lands and will result in the impact of 8,636 square feet (0.20 acre) PEM wetland impacts for the safe development of Marcellus Shale production and conveyance to markets.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 26, 2022
E5929221-006. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Osceola Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 7, 2022.
Previously posted as E59292221-006. This is a correction to update permit number. To construct, operate and maintain an additional 9.15 acres of PFO, PSS and PEM wetland creation/enhancement will temporarily impact 6.14 acres of PEM and PFO wetlands at the Camp Brook Mitigation Site. (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.99200°, Longitude: -77.32750°). This project is in addition to impacts from permit number E5929221-006 which provides for 54.15 acres of wetland creation. This project is the mitigation site for the Chesapeake Audit and Consent Decree United States, et al. v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Civil Action No. 4:21-00538-MWB, all for the purpose of establishing a mitigation site for permanent wetland and stream impacts that occurred during well pad construction for Marcellus well development.
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.
E4104222-011. Brian 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.
The project will involve elevating/raising vertically (no lateral movement) the existing Brion Pepperman home. Once elevated, this existing home will then be supported on a newly constructed elevated structural steel frame and reinforced concrete piers that will allow floodwaters 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: 41.35°, Longitude: -77.089°.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
E3502222-012. Derek Mead, 143 Buck Hill Drive, Greentown, PA 18426, Madison Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 22, 2022.
To construct and maintain a private residence stream crossing conveying flow for Potter Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a single 16.0-foot span, 14-foot long concrete wood deck bridge structure with upstream and downstream wingwalls, boulder streambank protection, and riprap scour protection. Approximately 0.02 acre of permanent EV wetland impacts are associated with this project. The project is located on the right of Quicktown Road approximately 0.5 mile northwest after the intersection with Madisonville Road (SR 690) (Sterling, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 22` 18"; Longitude: -75° 27` 38") in Madison Township, Lackawanna County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4306222-005. Pennsylvania Power Company, 217 Three Springs Drive, Weirton, WV 26062, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 14, 2022.
The applicant proposes to expand an existing Sharon Substation and access road to provide more reliable power supply to its customers. The project will permanently impact 0.12 acre of wetland (0.03 acre PEM, and 0.09 acre PSS), will have 0.15 acre of temporary impacts. The project will also impact 0.08 acre of two UNT's to Pine Hollow Run (WWF) that have a drainage area of less than 100 acres. Mitigation for impacts is proposed to be via contribution to Pennsylvania's PIECES fund. Latitude: 41.249311°, Longitude: -80.428765°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3603222-007. Elam Stoltzfus, 430 Cains Road, Gap, PA 17527-9732, Salisbury Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 7, 2022.
The applicant proposed to conduct a stream restoration project along approximately 2,200 feet of Indian Spring Run (CWF, MF) including the removal of existing structures and 1.) the installation and maintenance of 289 feet of rock toe protection; 2.) the construction and maintenance of five cross rock vanes; 3.) the construction and maintenance of twenty six log vanes; 4.) the construction and maintenance of twenty five mudsills totaling 838 feet in length; 5.) the construction and maintenance of a 12.0-foot wide by 30.0-foot long livestock crossing; 6.) the construction and maintenance of a 20.0-foot wide by 52.0-foot long equipment crossing; 7.) the construction and maintenance of a 12.0-foot wide by 30.0-foot long temporary equipment crossing; 8.) the construction and maintenance of twelve grade control riffles totaling 86 feet in length; 9.) the construction and maintenance of a 29.0-foot long brush mattress; 10.) the grading and maintenance of 1,601 feet of streambank, all impacting 0.01 acre of exceptional value, palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purposes of reducing sediment loading to the stream and enhancing instream habitat. Wetland impacts are de minimus and replacement is not required. Latitude: 40.015023°, Longitude: -75.967435°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
E6307222-014. Sunoco Pipeline, LP, 5733 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 10, 2022. Latitude: 40.345226°, Longitude: -80.304676°. To remediate a slope failure within the existing Mariner West Pipeline right-of-way and restore Cherry Run, a Warm Water Fishery (WWF). Slope repair will result in permanent impacts to two (2) Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetlands due to placement of fill and installation of drainage and temporary impacts to one (1) PEM wetland due to temporary construction access. Temporary and permanent impacts to Cherry Run and its 50` assumed floodway due to temporary stream crossing for construction access and installation of drainage and streambank protection including a riprap fill foundation key and reinforced soil slope. The project is located within Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh USACE District (40.345226, -80.304676), Sub-Basin 20D (Raccoon Creek), Quad Name: Midway. The project, as proposed, will result in permanent impacts to 56 linear feet of stream channel due to streambank stabilization and 0.03 acre of PEM wetland due to installation of fill and drainage. The project will temporarily impact 0.06 acre of wetland for construction access, and 110 linear feet of stream and 0.23 acre of floodway due to pump around and construction.
Resource Coordinates Permanent Temporary Wetland 1 40.345659, -80.304783 - 2,560 sf
(0.06 ac)Wetland 2 40.345091, -80.304841 104 sf
(0.002 ac)- Wetland 3 40.345048, -80.304565 1350 sf (0.031 ac) - Cherry Run (WWF) 40.345165, -80.304803 56 LF
(784 sf; 0.02 ac)110 LF Cherry Run Floodway 40.345165, -80.304803 (0.005 ac) 10,140 sf (0.23 ac)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3603222-007. Elam Stoltzfus, 430 Cains Road, Gap, PA 17527-9732, Salisbury Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 7, 2022.
The applicant proposed to conduct a stream restoration project along approximately 2,200 feet of Indian Spring Run (CWF, MF) including the removal of existing structures and 1.) the installation and maintenance of 289 feet of rock toe protection; 2.) the construction and maintenance of five cross rock vanes; 3.) the construction and maintenance of twenty six log vanes; 4.) the construction and maintenance of twenty five mudsills totaling 838 feet in length; 5.) the construction and maintenance of a 12.0-foot wide by 30.0-foot long livestock crossing; 6.) the construction and maintenance of a 20.0-foot wide by 52.0-foot long equipment crossing; 7.) the construction and maintenance of a 12.0-foot wide by 30.0-foot long temporary equipment crossing; 8.) the construction and maintenance of twelve grade control riffles totaling 86 feet in length; 9.) the construction and maintenance of a 29.0-foot long brush mattress; 10.) the grading and maintenance of 1,601 feet of streambank, all impacting 0.01 acre of exceptional value, palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purposes of reducing sediment loading to the stream and enhancing instream habitat. Wetland impacts are de minimus and replacement is not required. Latitude: 40.015023°, Longitude: -75.967435°.
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