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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal Type Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewShale-Rock Acres, LLC—
Troy Miller
230 Mountain Drive
Fredericksburg, PA 17026Lebanon County 117.3 289.51 Broilers NA Renewal Mark Bender
1735 Church Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Union County 65.1 321.13 Poultry—
BroilersNA New Country View Family Farms, LLC—VanBlarcomSow Farm
2271 Fairbanks Road
Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914Bradford County 18 3,001.95 Swine NA Renewal Deer Stone Ag. Inc
Willow Brook Farm—
Drew Derstein
10049 Ferguson Valley Rd.
Lewistown, PA 17044Mifflin County 24.2 278.09 Swine
Beef CowHQ Renewal D&K Poultry
11203 Rte. 35
Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853Snyder County 0 285.04 Broilers NA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 4523501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Stroudsburg Borough County Monroe County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton
Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC)
852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Peter J. Keenan, PE Pennsylvania American Water Company
Pennsylvania American Water Engineering
1 Water Street
Camden, NJ 08102Application Received February 24, 2023 Description The Project proposes the construction of the Cherry Valley Finished Water Booster Pumping Station in Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 4423502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant McVeytown Borough Authority Address P.O. Box 321
10 North Queen Street
McVeytown, PA 17501Municipality McVeytown Borough County Mifflin County Responsible Official Matt Stringer
P.O. Box 321
10 North Queen Street
McVeytown, PA 17051Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson, and Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received March 22, 2023 Description Construction of proposed new Well No. 9.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Alex Hess, Environmental Engineer Specialist, 412-442-4120.
300720. Cheswick Lefever, LLC, Lefever Road, Cheswick, PA 15024, Indiana Township, Allegheny County. Permit Reissuance Application received: July 1, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: November 3, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Alex Hess, Environmental Engineer Specialist, (412-442-4120), Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Horwith Trucks, Inc., P.O. Box 7, Northampton, PA 18067. License No. PA-AH 0176. Accepted: April 11, 2023.
Abington Reldan Metals, LLC, 550 Old Bordentown Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. License No. PA-AH 0824. Accepted: April 12, 2023.
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
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
05-05006E: Columbia Gas Transmission LLC, 455 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301-8910, Mann Township, Bedford County. Application received: December 9, 2022.
For the replacement of two compression engines with two 2,000 bhp natural gas reciprocating compression engines as well as the replacement of an emergency generator engine with a natural gas fired, 830 kW emergency engine and generator at the natural gas transmission station.
The Potential to Emit of sources installed are calculated to be 1.69 tpy PM/PM-10/PM-2.5, 0.10 tpy SO2, 16.24 tpy NOx, 10.84 tpy VOC, and 10.04 tpy CO. However, due to the replacement of existing units, the sitewide emissions are expected to be reduced. The plan approval 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 requirements in the permit, 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOa—Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015.
DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirements (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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 the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the previously listed address. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number previously listed and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing.
Thomas Bianca, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing.
Plan approvals issues to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
67-05118B: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc., 1425 Eden Rd., York, PA 17402-1599, Springettsbury Township, York County. Application received: January 27, 2023. For the installation of a Precision Paint Cell at the facility. The cell will be located in the existing Paint System area and will utilize the same paints as the existing system. The new paint cell will be included in the facility's site-wide equivalency calculation required by the facility's State-Only Operating Permit. Potential emissions from the proposed paint cell are estimated at: 2.92 tpy VOC; and less than 1 tpy of CO, NOx, PM-10, SOx, and HAPs. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including: the equivalency provisions of 25 Pa. Code: §§ 129.51(a), 129.52d—Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings; and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The facility is a State-Only facility. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0299C: Innovation 411 Fee Owner LLC, 411 Swedeland Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406-278, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: January 17, 2023. This action is for a new 60 MMBtu/hr dual fuel-fired (i.e., natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil) combustion unit to replace an existing 49 MMBtu/hr, natural gas/No. 6 fuel oil-fired boiler at their multi-tenant commercial property used for R&D, office and finance located in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery County. The proposed boiler will be equipped with a low-NOx burner, capable of firing natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil and a flue gas recirculation (FGR) system to reduce NOx emissions. As a result of potential emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), the facility is a Title V facility. In addition, the Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be subitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
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.
49-00025, PA Dept of Corrections SCI Coal Township, 1 Kelly Drive, Coal Township, PA 17866, Coal Township, Northumberland County. Application received: July 6, 2022. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, it intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the facility. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit NMOP 49-00025. The sources at the facility include five (5) dual-fired boilers, two (2) diesel-fired emergency generator engines, five (5) diesel fuel storage tanks and several natural gas-fired combustion units. The subject facility has the following potential annual emissions: 34.02 tons of carbon monoxide; 44.74 tons of nitrogen oxide; 0.28 ton of sulfur oxide; 3.00 tons of particulate matter less than 10 micron; 2.31 tons of volatile organic compounds and 54,517 tons of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide equivalent). The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Northcentral Regional Office at 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointment for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
19-00030, Sokol Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 366, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County. Application received: June 2, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State Only (Natural Minor) operating permit for the Benton Processing Plant. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 19-00030. The facility's main source is a wet sand and gravel processing operation. The facility has potential emissions of 7.75 TPY of PM/PM10. The emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
41-00091, Halliburton Energy Services, P.O. Box 60087, Houston, TX 77205, Clinton Township, Lycoming County. Application received: November 10, 2021. The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their Montgomery Field Camp facility. The facility is a natural gas drilling materials distribution operation. The facility has the potential to emit 1.09 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 1.06 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year and 0.39 ton of hazardous air pollutants. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with 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.
60-00007, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 2500 Robert F. Miller Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837, Kelly Township, Union County. Application received: December 13, 2022 to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Lewisburg Penitentiary. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 60-00007. The facility's main sources include four natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, three diesel-fired emergency generator engines, various miscellaneous, natural gas-fired combustion sources. The facility has potential emissions of 44.24 TPY of CO; 53.81 TPY of NOx; 0.36 TPY of SOx; 4.02 TPY of PM/PM10; 4.45 TPY of VOCs; 1.98 TPY HAPs; 70,973 TPY GHGs. All four natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. All three diesel-fired generator engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—NESHAPS for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03152, Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc., 1227 Valley Road, P.O. Box 38, Mertztown, PA 19539-0038, Longswamp Township, Berks County. Application received: December 1, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of their synthetic resins and specialty asphalts manufacturing operations. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 19.1 tpy CO, 26.3 tpy NOx, 3.6 tpy PM10, 32.5 tpy SOx, & 1.1 tpy VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for adhesives and sealants derived from 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart AAAAAAA—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing, 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
36-05109, OmniMax International, Inc., 450 Richardson Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: November 10, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the exterior home products manufacturing facility. Using AP-42 emission factors, in 2022 actual emissions from the facility were estimated at 2.25 tons of NOx, 1.87 tons of CO, and less than 1 ton of other pollutants. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ.
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.
46-00139, Spray Products Corp, 1323 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19462, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Application received: September 8, 2021. This action is for the renewal of an Operating Permit for Spray Products. Spray Products is a privately-owned, contract aerosol packaging facility that assists companies with all phases of product development including research and development, regulatory support, packaging, and distribution. The equipment on-site includes two aerosol can filler lines, ''Line A'' and ''Line B'', two gasification houses, a boiler room with two boilers, storage tanks, and product blending tanks. The site also has a small research and development lab and a small warehouse storage space. The renewal permit proposes a facility wide VOC emission limit of less than 25 tons per year. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are in the permit to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-00789, Quikrete Companies, Inc., 519 Red Barn Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650, Unity Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: January 13, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewed natural minor State-Only Operating Permit to Quikrete Companies, Inc. for the concrete products manufacturing facility located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. Sources of emissions consist of the concrete products manufacturing plant and a 10.0 MMBtu/hr aggregate dryer, each controlled by an 11,000 scfm and 15,000 scfm baghouse, respectively. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 10.6 TPY PM-10, 10.6 TPY PM-2.5, 4.3 TPY NOx, 3.7 TPY CO, 0.03 TPY SOx, 0.3 TPY VOC, 0.1 TPY total HAP, 0.1 TPY single HAP, 5,119 TPY CO2e. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the natural minor 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. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (65-00789) 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.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications 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.
Mining Permit No. 63091301. NPDES No. 0236004. Tunnel Ridge, LLC, 184 Schoolhouse Lane, Valley Grove, WV 26060, Donegal, West Finley and East Finley Townships, Washington County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of a bleeder shaft and six (6) boreholes, affecting 8.5 proposed surface acres. Application received: February 3, 2023. Accepted: April 5, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 16120104. NPDES No. PA0259349. Ancient Sun, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254, Elk Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine. Application received: April 13, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 10970105. NPDES No. PA0227625. State Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Concord Township, Fairview Township, Butler County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit. Application received: April 10, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 17-23-03. GP-104 No. PAM223003. Excelsior Contracting, LLC, 2339 Red Fox Lane, Tyrone, PA 16686, Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Proposal to enter into a Government Financed Construction Contract on a 20.7-acre site. The proposal includes total reclamation of 15.3 acres of abandoned mine lands as well as 3.5 acres of coal removal incidental and necessary to the reclamation activities. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Gose Run to Gose Run (Moshannon Creek TMDL), classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: April 6, 2023. Accepted: April 11, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 10110303. NPDES No. PA0259080. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Washington Township, Armstrong County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: April 10, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant, 814-342-8101.
Mining Permit No. 14062801. A & A Construction Co., Inc., 1262 Ridge Road, Clarence, PA 16829, Burnside Township, Centre County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 2.0 acres was completed. Application received: February 23, 2023. Approved: April 13, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 08172801. Robert Johnson Flagstone, Inc., 3658 Old Stage Coach Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 5.0 acres was completed. Application received: February 15, 2022. Approved: July 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 57050801. Edward V. Minnier III, 1842 Masten Road, Canton, PA 17724, Fox Township, Sullivan County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 5.0 acres was completed. Application received: March 14, 2022. Approved: July 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 59040801. Richard Smith Excavating, Inc., 36 Church Street, Millerton, PA 16936, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: May 11, 2022. Approved: July 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 60980801. Estate of Michael Krushinski, 112 Bonnie Drive, North Abington, PA 18414, Buffalo Township, Union County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 2.0 acres was completed. Application received: May 25, 2022. Approved: August 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 59990801. Wesley J. Cole, 343 Jess Drive Ln., Middlebury Center, PA 16935, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: May 26, 2022. Approved: August 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08990803. Lester West, 719 Mercur Hill West, Wysox, PA 18854, Standing Stone Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: May 16, 2022. Approved: July 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 14030802. Michael C. Fedor, 26 Sandrock Court, Port Matilda, PA 16870, Huston Township, Centre County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 3.0 acres was completed. Application received: July 12, 2022. Approved: August 4, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 12000801. George F. Brown Excavating, RR 2 Box 238C, Emporium, PA 15834, Shippen Township, Cameron County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: July 14, 2022. Approved: October 26, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08050803. Anthony P. Bennett, 3657 Old Stage Coach Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Herrick Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 2.0 acres was completed. Application received: July 25, 2022. Approved: August 18, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08080802. Scott D. Warner, 14 School House Drive, Troy, PA 16947, West Burlington Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: August 3, 2022. Approved: August 22, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08070802. David A. Walter, 2664 Wyalusing New Albany Road, New Albany, PA 18833, Wilmot Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 3.0 acres was completed. Application received: August 15, 2022. Approved: September 19, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 53130801. Gary L. Drabert, 137 Card Creek Road, Roulette, PA 16746, Roulette Township, Potter County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: August 22, 2022. Approved: December 9, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08000810. Joe Vrabel, 843 Casterline Road, Warren Center, PA 18851, Warren Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: September 9, 2022. Approved: November 10, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08050811. Joe Vrabel, 843 Casterline Road, Warren Center, PA 18851, Warren Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: September 9, 2022. Approved: November 10, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08080812. Alec Harned, 1886 Herrickville Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Herrick Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: September 12, 2022. Approved: November 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08050814. D. Terry and Barbara Keeney, 121 Turner Road, Sugar Run, PA 18846, Wilmot Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 2.0 acres was completed. Application received: September 28, 2022. Approved: November 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08990804. Charles H. God II, 46 River Woods Lane, Sugar Run, PA 18846, Asylum Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: October 14, 2022. Approved: November 14, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 41010801. Keith T. Kmetz, 1005 Old Montgomery Road, Williamsport, PA 17701, Armstrong Township, Lycoming County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 4.0 acres was completed. Application received: October 25, 2022. Approved: February 16, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 17170802. Monty Bloom, 1573 Wallaceton Road, Morrisdale, PA 16858, Morris Township, Clearfield County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 4.0 acres was completed. Application received: October 20, 2022. Approved: January 5, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 08062803. Gigliello Topsoil, 22 Hale Street, Yatesville, PA 18640, Pike Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 2.0 acres was completed. Application received: September 6, 2022. Approved: December 9, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 14992801. John S. Craig, 167 Myers Lane, Julian, PA 16844, Huston Township, Centre County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: July 14, 2022. Approved: August 5, 2022.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 41232801. GP-104 No. PAM223004. Kremser Associates LLC, 1300 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. New permit application for a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation, affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Muncy Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: April 17, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 36080301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224651. Pierson Rheems, LLC, 426 Swedesboro Road, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098, Mt. Joy & West Donegal Townships, Lancaster County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 102.64 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Donegal Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: April 11, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58232803. NPDES No. PA0226386. PA Quarried Bluestone Co., P.O. Box 4, South Gibson, PA 18842, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES Permit on a small noncoal quarry operation affecting 6.1 acres. Receiving stream: Meylort Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: February 24, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 40870302. NPDES Permit No. PA0225827. East Point Aggregate, LLC, 925 Harvard Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Foster Township, Luzerne County. Transfer of a quarry operation and NPDES permit from Pocono Transcrete, Inc. affecting 105.54 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Lehigh River. Application received: April 5, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITSThis 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0270024. Mining Permit No. GFCC 17-23-01. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Chest Township, Clearfield County. Application received: February 17, 2023.
A new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from reclamation contract affecting 52.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): North Camp Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the North Camp Run TMDL.
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 outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to North Camp Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Sedimentation Pond A Precipitation Induced 002 New Sedimentation Pond B Precipitation Induced 003 New Treatment Basin 1 Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day
Daily
Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 3.7 7.4 9.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 3.7 7.4 9.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
NPDES No. PA0270032. Mining Permit No. GFCC 17-23-02. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Application received: February 17, 2023.
New NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from an abandoned coal mine reclamation project, affecting 27.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Lick Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Lick Run Watershed TMDL.
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 outfall discharges to Lick Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Sedimentation Pond A Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
CORRECTION—previously published on April 1, 2023.
NPDES No. PA0069736. Mining Permit No. 26743202. Bute Coal Recovery, LLC, 195 Enterprise Dr, Connellsville, PA 15425, Dunbar and North Union Townships, Fayette County.
Permit renewal for continued mining to an existing bituminous mine site and associated NPDES permit, affecting 150.1 acres. A variance is included to affect within 100 feet of Rankin Run. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Rankin Run and Rankin Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The receiving streams are subject to the Redstone Creek Total Maximum Daily Load. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Newell Municipal Authority (PWS ID 5260014) located on the Monongahela River. Application received: March 10, 2021.
The outfalls, type of outfall, and receiving streams are listed as follows:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Outfall Type Receiving Stream 001 N Treatment Facility Outfall UNT to Rankin Run 002 N Treatment Facility Outfall Rankin Run 003 N Treatment Facility Outfall Rankin Run The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Cadmium (ug/l) Monitor and Report
Total Silver (ug/l) Monitor and Report
Specific Conductance (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report
Sulfate (mg/l) Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Noncoal 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, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0280500. Mining Permit No. 3075SM14. West Ridge Gravel Company, 3251 Fairplain Road, Girard, PA 16417, Girard Township, Erie County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: February 21, 2023.
NPDES No. PA0258491. Mining Permit No. 37070303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: February 24, 2023.
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 tributaries Slippery Rock Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.25 002 Existing SWO 0.23 003 Existing TFO 0.14 004 Existing TFO 0.14 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Maximum Average Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0258318. Mining Permit No. 24070301. Greentree Landfill, LLC, 635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846, Fox Township, Elk County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: February 27, 2023.
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 tributaries to Bear Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD SP1 Existing SWO 0.04 SP2 Existing SWO 0.04 SP3 Existing SWO 0.04 TP1 Existing TFO 0.09 TP3 Existing TFO 0.09 TP6 Existing TFO 0.09 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls 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) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
NPDES No. PA0269808. Mining Permit No. 41060801. McClintock Quarries, LLC, 15222 US Highway 220, Muncy Valley, PA 17758, Penn Township, Lycoming County. Renewal/transfer of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small industrial minerals surface mine affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Muncy Creek, classified for the following use(s): TSF (designated use) and EV (existing use). There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site. Application received: February 6, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0252034. Mining Permit No. 63100401. Neiswonger Construction, Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258, Deemston Borough, Washington County. Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large noncoal surface mining permit, affecting 80.1 acres. Receiving streams: Ten Mile Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: April 11, 2022.
The following treated stormwater outfalls discharge to Ten Mile Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 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 Total Selenium (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224146. Mining Permit No. 06010301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES permit affecting 38.4 acres. Receiving stream: Sacony Creek/Maiden Creek Watershed, classified for following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 29, 2021.
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 Sacony Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD): 001 Existing TFO 0.0 002 Existing TFO 0.0 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0 1.548 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 NPDES Permit No. PA0225452. Mining Permit No. 5077SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lehman Township, Pike County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 142.99 acres. Receiving streams: Pikes Creek and UNT to Hunlock Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: February 11, 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 Pikes Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD (Average Monthly) 001 existing SWO 1.305 002 existing SWO 0.207 003 existing SWO 0.011 The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater Outfalls: 001—003
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E4129223-004. EQT ARO LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701, McHenry Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 12, 2023.
To construct, operate and maintain four (4) pipelines (12" steel gas line, 8" steel gas line and two (2) 8" HDPE temporary above-ground waterline (TAGWL)) within permanent and temporary right-of-ways in McHenry Township, Lycoming County.
No permanent impacts are proposed. The project will result in a total of 74 LF (77 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 13 SF (0.0003 acre) of temporary floodway impacts and 2,094 SF (0.0481 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing an natural gas pipeline for Marcellus Shale well development.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource Name Municipality Quadrangle Activity Chap. 93 Listed
TroutImpact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.Channel 4 Brown Run McHenry Jersey Mills Waterline HQ-CWF Wild 7 10 41.346747° 77.471673° Channel 7 UNT McClure Run McHenry Jersey Mills Timber
Mats WorkspaceHQ-CWF Wild 67 67 41.358443° 77.461126° TOTAL IMPACTS
74 77 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource Name Municipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed
TroutImpact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.Wetland 5 McHenry Jersey Mills Timber
MatsPEM Wild 36 360 41.358437° 77.461115° Wetland 6 McHenry Jersey Mills Timber
MatsPEM Wild 33 526 41.358522° 77.461251° Wetland 7 McHenry Jersey Mills Workspace PEM Wild 33 843 41.355448° 77.502122° Wetland 8 McHenry Jersey Mills Workspace PEM Wild 5 21 41.364131° 77.519917° Wetland 9 McHenry Jersey Mills Workspace PEM Wild 19 344 41.364349° 77.520242° Wetland 5 McHenry Jersey Mills Timber
MatsPEM Wild 36 360 41.358437° 77.461115° TOTAL IMPACTS
126 2,094 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.Channel 4 Brown Run McHenry
Jersey MillsWaterline 48 13 41.346747° 77.471673° TOTAL IMPACTS
48 13
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E5003223-001. Trout Brothers Dairy, 508 Red Rock Road, Loysville, PA 17047, Jackson Township, Perry County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 9, 2023.
To 1) Install two (2) 10" manure transfer lines crossing under Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF). The eastern crossing will temporarily impact 2,345 square feet of Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF) floodway and watercourse and permanently impact 175 linear feet of Sherman's Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) floodway and watercourse. The western crossing will temporarily impact 1,000 square feet of Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF) floodway and watercourse and permanently impact 350 linear feet of Sherman's Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) floodway and watercourse. All proposed work is for the purpose of providing easy access to manure for fertilizing agricultural property. The project is located at Trout Brothers Farm (Latitude: 40.3275, Longitude: -77.4747) in Jackson Township, Perry County. There are no wetland impacts proposed
E3603223-003. Clay Township, 870 Durlach Road, Stevens, PA 17578, Clay Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 18, 2023.
To stabilize and maintain 1,831.0-linear feet of streambank along Middle Creek (WWF, MF), to stabilize and maintain 92.0-linear feet of streambank along an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Middle Creek (WWF, MF), to remove five (5) gravel bars located in Middle Creek (WWF, MF) and to install and maintain two (2) timber bridges in order to access an island in Middle Creek (WWF, MF). Impacts associated with the streambank stabilization will be as follows: Middle Creek (WWF, MF)—Watercourse (7,715.0-square feet), Floodway (33,020.0-square feet); UNT to Middle Creek (WWF, MF)—Watercourse (184.0-square feet), Floodway (1,780.0-square feet). Impacts associated with gravel bar removal will be as follows: Watercourse—(1,842.0-square feet). Impacts associated with the installation of the timber bridges will be as follows: Watercourse—(324.0-square feet). The project is located at 1655 Clay Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 in Lancaster County (Latitude: 40.2147, Longitude: -76.2548). There will be no wetland impacts associated with the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D38-078EA. Robert Hepfner, Deputy, DMVA, Bldg. 11-64, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003, East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 6, 2022.
The DMVA proposes a rehabilitation project on the Marquette Lake Dam. The applicant proposes to conduct rehabilitation of the dam including spillway replacement, flattening of the downstream embankment, and installation of an internal drainage system. There will be a permanent PEM wetland impact of 0.008 acre. No mitigation is required. The dam is located across Indiantown Run (TSF, MF) in the Indiantown Gap, PA USGS Quadrangle Map Latitude: 40.4333°, Longitude: -76.5981°.
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