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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.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Wire-Mesh Products, Inc., Primary Facility ID # 862790, 501 East King Street, York, PA 17403, City of York, York County. Groundwater Sciences Corporation, 2550 Interstate Drive, Suite 303, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Wire-Mesh Products, Inc., 501 East King Street, York, PA 17403, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health and site-specific standards. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in York Daily Record on November 11, 2022. Application received: December 2, 2022.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL 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 Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
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.
WMGR123-NE011, SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Jackson Township, Susquehanna County. An application for determination of applicability for the processing, transfer and beneficial use of oil and gas liquid waste at the Freitag Water Transfer facility. Application received: December 5, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: December 9, 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.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Environmental Transport Group, Inc., P.O. Box 296, Flanders, NJ 07836. License No. PA-AH 0104. Accepted: November 10, 2022.
Vickery Transportation, Inc., 3956 State Route 412, Vickery, OH 43464. License No. PA-AH 0698. Accepted: December 8, 2022.
Laidlaw Carriers Van GP, Inc., 1179 Ridgeway Road, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A9. License No. PA-AH 0714. Accepted: November 10, 2022.
R&J Trucking, Inc., 8063 Southern Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44512. License No. PA-AH 0880. Accepted: November 10, 2022.
Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, 4420 East Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21205. License No. PA-AH 0882. Accepted: November 28, 2022.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00012M: GrafTech USA, LLC, 800 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application received: October 28, 2022.
The Department has received this Plan Approval Application for the proposed reactivation of the following sources and associated controls:
• Source 105—Coal Unloading
• Source 106—Storage, Preheaters, Screeners, Crushing
• Source 107—Petroleum Coke Flour Mill
• Source 108—Pitch Impregnation
• Source 109—Mixer, Feeder, Scale
• Source 138—48" Extrusion Press System
• Source 151—Burn Off Oven
• Source 162—Liquid Pitch Storage (PI) & Distribution
• Source 163—Air/Vegetable Oil Quench System
• Source 165—Pitch Storage (2) Plant 3
• Source 179—Coke Handling
• Source 197—Sagger Sand Handling System.
This is a Title V facility.
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
03-00274A: Sugar Creek Cremations LLC, 1520 State Route 268, Cowansville, PA 16028, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: September 1, 2022.
The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Sugar Creek Cremations LLC to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of one human crematory at their existing funeral home facility.
No air emission sources are currently associated with this facility. The operator may open the crematory's door during operation in order to reposition remains and to reduce cremation cycle times. This crematory was not eligible for authorization under General Plan Approval 14 per the Department's instruction that those facilities which open their primary chamber's door during operation, could no longer use the general permit. Special conditions will be included in this plan approval which address door opening and its' impact on emissions and operation. The crematories will be required to meet all emission and temperature requirements while the door is opened and will have additional recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
This will be a natural minor facility upon completion of the project. Public notice is obligatory for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Potential emissions from the proposed source are estimated to be less than 1 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, SOx, NOx, CO, VOC, and HAP.
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) 332-6940.
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 [03-00274A: Sugar Creek Cremations LLC] 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. 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. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, telephone number: 814-332-6819.
10-00438A: American Contract Systems, Incorporated (ACS), 4020 Jackson's Pointe Court, Building 4000, Zelienople, PA 16063, Jackson Township, Butler County. Application received: July 19, 2022.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 10-00438A to ACS for the operation of air cleaning devices and the operation of their ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization facility.
ACS has voluntarily proposed to install and operate three (3) Advanced Safe-Cell unit dry bed absorbers on the existing nine (9) Aeration/Sterilization Chambers. Existing equipment included under this permit are two (2) EtO storage cabinets; two (2) EtO Injection Rooms and pallet rooms; and the quarantine area for QA/QC.
The proposed operation, after installation of controls, will emit a maximum of 15 pounds per consecutive 12-month rolling total of ethylene oxide (EtO). Some proposed equipment emissions were determined to be sources of minor significance with regard to plan approval requirements.
The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 121.7, 123.13, 123.31, 123.41—123.43, 127.1, 127.3, 127.11, 127.12b, 127.14 and 129.14. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements, as applicable, and has been designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 10-00438A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00013, Chance Aluminum Corporation, 2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: July 14, 2022. The Department proposes a renewal of the Title V operating permit for the Chance Aluminum facility located in Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility's sources include nineteen (19) storage tanks, fourteen (14) natural gas-fired heaters and boilers, four (4) cold rolling mills, three (3) annealing ovens, two (2) parts washers, one (1) vegetable/animal fat application process, quality control laboratory operations, one (1) natural gas-fired emergency generator and a coating solutions storage. The facility has the potential to emit 20.26 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 17.02 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 276.66 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 0.13 ton of sulfur oxides per year (SOx), 1.26 tons of particulate matter (PM/PM-10) per year, less than 10 tons of individual and a combined 25 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) per year and 23,905 tons of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) per year. 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 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-05007, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 1670 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Application received: May 9, 2022. For the operation of the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex. The facility's reported AIMs emissions for 2021 were 27.2 tons of CO, 206.1 tons of NOx, 37.7 tons of SOx, 8.4 tons of PM10, 1.5 tons of VOCs, and 14.4 tons of HAPs. The Title V Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include applicability to the RACT 2 requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(f), 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Eb—Standards of Performance for Large Municipal Waste Combustors for Which Construction is Commenced After September 20, 1994 or for Which Modification or Reconstruction is Commenced After June 19, 1996, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
03-00197, Nature's Blend Wood Product, Inc., 717 First Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226, Ford City Borough, Armstrong County. Application received: November 22, 2021. The Department is providing notice they intend to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the manufacturing and surface coating of wood furniture components for the housing industry. The subject facility consists of miscellaneous natural gas usages, surface coating operations, and wood working operation. The facility's potential emissions are: 49.9 tpy VOC, 9.9 tpy HAP (individual), 15.0 tpy HAPs (total), 2.0 tpy NOx, 1.7 tpy CO, and 18.8 tpy PM. The facility is a synthetic minor and is subject to State and Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJ). The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
67-03027, Pretium Packaging, LLC, 1 Devco Drive, Manchester, PA 17345-1337, East Manchester Township, York County. Application received: October 12, 2022. For the operation of a plastic bottle manufacturing facility. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at less than 1.0 tpy of VOCs and 0.5 tpy hydrogen fluoride, which is a HAP. 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.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05121, Paradise Custom Kitchens Inc., 3333 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562, Paradise Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 27, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the custom kitchen manufacturing facility. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 4.47 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface coating processes.
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.
09-00059, St. Mary's Medical Center, 1201 Langhorne Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Application received: May 13, 2022. This general medical and surgical hospital's air emission sources consist of two boilers and four emergency generators. The Operating Permit has fuel restrictions in place for the facility to remain a synthetic minor facility for Nitrogen Oxide (NOx). The NOx emissions from these sources will not exceed 5.00 tons per year. The Operating Permit also contains testing, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements along with work practice standards designed to keep the sources and 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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2507.
39-00112B, Trinity Glass International, Inc., 8014 Industrial Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18032, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: August 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 Trinity Glass International Inc. (8014 Industrial Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18032) for their facility located in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County. Plan Approval No. 39-00112B will be converted into an initial Operating Permit at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00112B is for the installation & operation of a new paint spray booth with panel filters to paint fiberglass and plastic doors. VOC emissions from the facility will be less than 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.04 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 129.52 for VOC emission limits for coatings. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. Emissions will be controlled by the use of dry filters. All coatings will be low VOC contain coatings and will meet the coating VOC limits. The Plan Approval 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.
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. 39-00112A 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, EEM, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30733707. NPDES No. PA0215830. Consol Mining Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monongahela Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and NPDES permit for installation of the Robena Flow Diversion pipeline and one new NPDES outfall, affecting the proposed 14.9 coal refuse disposal support acres. Receiving stream(s): Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF and Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: September 30, 2022. Accepted: December 1, 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. 10120107. NPDES No. PA0259403. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Donegal Township, Butler County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to add 1.4 acres of support activities and delete 1.4 acres of unaffected acres. Application received: November 21, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17110103. NPDES No. PA0257605. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Girard Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 257.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bald Hill Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 5, 2022. Accepted: December 6, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40663034. NPDES Permit No. PA0225215. Hamra Carbon, LLC, P.O. Box 8, Millville, PA 17846, Foster Township, Luzerne County. Transfer of an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation from Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. affecting 347.3 acres. Receiving streams: Oley Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF and Pond Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: December 8, 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. 31970301. NPDES No. PA0234583. U.S. Silicia Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17042, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. NPDES renewal of an existing large industrial miner permit. Receiving streams: Mill Creek and Saddler Run classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: November 21, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 28900301. NPDES No. PA0595861. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Greene Township, Franklin County. NPDES renewal of an existing large industrial mineral permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Rock Spring Branch of Back Creek, a tributary to Conococheague Creek, a tributary to the Potomac River classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: November 21, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 31120801. NPDES No. PA0269131. Robert B. Colton, 11368 Old Town Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652, Miller Township, Huntingdon County. NPDES renewal of an existing large industrial mineral permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Standing Stone Creek classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: November 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 31020302. NPDES No. PA0249319. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16802, Morris Township, Huntingdon County. NPDES renewal of an existing large industrial mineral permit affecting 182.1 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Shaffers Run classified for the following uses: WWF & MF. Application received: December 7, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 28990301. NPDES No. PA0223981. T. Byers Contracting & Excavating, Inc., 850 Leitersburg Road, Greencastle, PA 17225, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral permit affecting 20.88 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Muddy Run classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. Application received: December 7, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 52110301. NPDES Permit No. PA0225118. Wayne D. Holbert, 237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435, Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 40.0 acres. Receiving stream: Delaware River and unnamed tributary to Lackawaxen River, classified for the following uses: WWF and HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: December 2, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0215635. Mining Permit No. 10743701. ArceorMittal Pristine Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948, Clinton Township, Butler County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: November 28, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Lardintown Run.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 003 Existing SWO 0.0204 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report Sulfates (mg/l) Report Other: Phenols (mg/l) Report Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA249190. Mining Permit No. 31020301. U.S. Silicia Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17051, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 92.3 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Mill Creek classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 29, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Mill Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001A Existing TFO 0.6 MGD 002A Existing TFO 0.6 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 001 and 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report NPDES No. PA0595888. Mining Permit No. 5074SM. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Fannett Township, Franklin County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 40.25 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Dry Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 27, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Dry Run:
Outfall Number New or existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO Precipitation Induced 002 Existing TFO Intermittent 003 Existing SWO Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 001—003 (Dry Weather Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 001 and 003 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls 001 and 003 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
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.
CORRECTION—previously published on December 10, 2022
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.
Resubmitting due to second paragraph being omitted from first posting.
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.
The project will result in a total of 16 LF (207 SF) of permanent and 16 LF (195 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 1,817 SF (0.0417 acre) of permanent and 314 SF (0.0072 acre) of temporary floodway impacts and 1,817 SF (0.0417 acre) of permanent and 630 SF (0.0145 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas pipeline for Marcellus Shale well development.
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"x43" Pipe Arch CMP HQ; 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 Name
Municipality 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"x43" Pipe Arch CMP 16 195 16 207 41.538571o 76.799236o TOTAL IMPACTS
16 195 16 207 Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-015. Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 3, 2022.
To restore, rehabilitate, and maintain approximately 1,780 LF eroded bed and banks of Tacony Creek (WWF-MF) from Roosevelt Boulevard to Whitaker Avenue, associated with the Tacony-Frankford Creek Stream Corridor Restoration. The project restoration will include engineered Riffle, stabilize eroded banks including riprap toe protection, creating deep pool habitat, native plantings, protect infrastructures, recreational paths, combined sewer outfalls, sewer, and water lines, creating access path along the north side, etc. The site is located between Roosevelt Boulevard and Whitaker Avenue (Frankford, PA USGS Quadrangles) in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Latitude: 40.025165°, Longitude: -75.112071°.
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