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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
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.
AG5-59-00028A: UGI Texas Creek, LLC, 835 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Elk Township, Tioga County. The Department granted authorization to construct and operate new sources pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Compression Stations, Processing Plants, And Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the Marshlands 815 Compressor Station. The authorization included: one (1) 205 bhp Caterpillar G3306B four-stroke rich-burn compressor engine with three-way (NSCR) catalyst, one (1) 30 MMSCFD Dehydrator with associated 1.5 MMBtu/hr reboiler, one (1) 0.05 MMBtu/hr fuel gas heater, one (1) 0.17 MMBtu/hr Qnergy Stirling engine generator, one (1) 8,225 gallons Produced Water Tank and associated truck loading and facility fugitive emissions, including component leaks, pneumatic devices, compressor and facility blowdowns, rod packing leaks, and pigging operations. Application received: March 20, 2023. Authorized: May 15, 2023. Expiration date: May 14, 2028.
AG5A-53-00004A: JKLM Energy, LLC, 2200 Georgetowne Drive, Suite 500, Sewickley, PA 15143, Summit Township, Potter County. The Department granted authorization to continue operating the following sources pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Unconventional Natural Gas Well Site Operations and Remote Pigging Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5A) at the Sweden Valley 101 Well Pad. Existing sources at the facility include: one (1) 1,380 bhp Caterpillar model G3516B lean-burn natural gas-fired compressor engines, each equipped with an oxidation catalyst, one (1) 30 MMscf/day Cameron dehydrator unit with associated flash tank and 0.275 MMBtu/hr reboiler burner, one (1) 30 MMscf/day Cimarron dehydrator unit with associated flash tank and 0.250 MMBtu/hr reboiler burner, three (3) 2.0 MMBtu per hour natural gas fired gas processing units, four (4) 400 bbl (16,800 gallons) produced water tanks, one (1) 400-barrel (16,800 gallons) Drip Tank, one (1) 72,000 Btu/hr Thermoelectric Generator, several small volume oil, coolant and glycol tanks, one (1) 156 bhp HL110M Godwin water pump diesel-fired engine along with Tank Truck Loadout fugitives and fugitive emissions from Blowdown Operations, Rod Packing, Components, and Pigging. Application received: April 14, 2023. Authorized: May 15, 2023. New expiration date: May 14, 2028.
AG5-08-00014A: Regency Marcellus Gas Gathering, LLC, 101 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, West Burlington Township, Bradford County. The Department authorized continued operation of four (4) 1340 bhp Caterpillar model G3516LE ultra-lean burn natural gas-fired compressor engines, one (1) 25 MMscf/day dehydrator with a 0.75 MMBtu/hr regenerator reboiler, one (1) 60 MMscf/day dehydrator with a 1.0 MMBtu/hr regenerator reboiler and a Superior EVAC enclosed flare, two (2) 8,820-gallon produced water tanks, one (1) 21,000-gallon produced water tank, along with numerous small storage tanks for lubricating oils, methanol, triethylene glycol and coolant under the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-5 for Natural Gas Compression Stations, Processing Plants, and Transmissions Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the Bradford West Compressor Station. Application received: April 21, 2023. Authorized: May 16, 2023. New expiration date: May 15, 2028.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager.
AG5A-58-00046B: Coterra Energy Inc., 2000 Park Ln Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Installation and operation of a Caterpillar IC Engine with OxCat at the King D Pad 1 site Application received: May 4, 2023. Issued: May 16, 2023.
GP9-40-040: Mericle Construction, Inc., 100 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. For the relocation of the engines associated with the portable crushing operation to the Cranberry Creek site in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: April 17, 2023. Issued: May 3, 2023.
GP3-40-040: Mericle Construction, Inc., 100 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. For the relocation of a portable crushing operation with water sprays to the Cranberry Creek site in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: April 17, 2023. Issued: May 3, 2023.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
AG5A-58-00032B: SWN Production Company, LLC, P.O. Box 12359, Spring, TX 77391, Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. AG5A-58-00032B: SWN Production Company LLC (P.O. Box 12359, Spring, TX 77391) on May 16, 2023 the general Operating Permit GP5A issued for the construction & operation of an Unconventional Natural Gas Well Site at NR-23 Four Bucks well pad located in Oakland Twp., Susquehanna County. Application received: April 18, 2023. Issued: May 16, 2023.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
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.
47-00001I: Montour, LLC, P.O. Box 128, Washingtonville, PA 17884, Derry Township, Montour County. To document the transfer and use of 50.95 tons of VOC ERCs for the Gas Conversion Project at the Montour Steam Electric Station. Application received: February 24, 2023. Issued: May 5, 2023.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager.
54-00006A: Rausch Creek Generation, LLC, 490 West Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981-1716, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. For the installation of Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) on their CFB boiler to reduce the NOx emissions. Application received: November 18, 2022. Issued: May 15, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
63-00995: WG Tomko Incorporation, 2559 PA-88, Finleyville, PA 15332, Union Township, Washington County. On April 25, 2023, the Department issued a Plan Approval for the post-construction permitting of a surface coating booth, an abrasive blasting booth, a glue station, twelve (12) welding stations, a plasma and torch cutting source, parts washers and two (2) waste oil heaters. This plan approval includes conditions relating to emission limits, and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements designed to keep the operations within all applicable are quality requirements at the facility located in Union Township, Washington County. Application received: April 6, 2022. Issued: April 25, 2023.
PA-65-00137C: ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings, LLC, 130 Lincoln Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690, Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County. Plan Approval extension effective May 28, 2023, to extend the period of temporary operation of the Vandergrift facility located in Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: April 17, 2023. Issued: May 16, 2023. New Expiration Date: November 28, 2023.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
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.
18-00009G: Clinton County Solid Waste Authority, P.O. Box 209, McElhattan, PA 17748, Wayne Township, Clinton County. The Department extended the plan approval expiration date for the temporary operation of the landfill gas flare at the Wayne Township Landfill pending verification of source testing compliance. Application received: April 17, 2023. Revised: May 16, 2023. New expiration date: November 17, 2023.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
IP 23-000101: City of Philadelphia Water Department Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) issued Plan Approval No. IP23-000103 to the City of Philadelphia Water Department Northeast Water Pollution Control Plan (3899 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19107), to extend Plan Approval No. IP20-000143 dated December 1, 2021. Plan Approval No. IP20-000143 was for the installation and temporary operation of a preliminary wastewater treatment facility and a gravity thickener and odor control facility. Application received: April 10, 2023. Issued: May 10, 2023. The extension is effective until November 10, 2024.
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.
67-05083F: Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC, 1055 Pikes Peak Road, Delta, PA 17314, Peach Bottom Township, York County. For the upgrade of the Block 2 Electricity Generation Project's nominally rated power output capacity from 760 MW to 830 MW at the York Energy Center. The plan approval was extended. Application received: May 1, 2023. Issued: May 10, 2023.
67-05083G: Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC, 1055 Pikes Peak Road, Delta, PA 17314, Peach Bottom Township, York County. For the modification of the York Energy Center Block 2 Electricity Generation Project's turbine BACT emission limits. These limits are imposed on each combined cycle (CC) combustion turbine (CT) associated with the project. The existing facility is located in Peach Bottom Township, York County. The modification consists of the following changes to the requirements of P.A. No. 67-05083F (issued on August 1, 2016): 1.) Remove provisional status of any emission limits previously so specified except CO, 2.) Remove requirement for second stack test related to provisional emission limits, and 3.) Revise the CO BACT emission limit for the CTs firing ULSD without duct burners from 3.5 ppmvd at 15% O2 (3-hour block average; average of 3 test runs) to a bifurcated limit as follows: Load >= 90% = 2.0 ppmvd at 15% O2 (3-hour block average; average of 3 test runs); Load < 90% = 3.5 ppmvd at 15% O2 (3-hour block average; average of 3 test runs). The plan approval was extended. Application received: May 1, 2023. Issued: May 10, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
67-05004U: Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC, 228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-1000, Spring Grove Borough, York County. 67-05004U: Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC (228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-1000) on May 16, 2023, for the installation of two 115 mmBtu/hr natural gas burners in the # 3 Recovery Boiler (ID 037) which will be limited by an annual fuel limitation of 225.49 mmscf of natural gas, upgrade of the PLC software and various hardware of the Hardwood Digester (ID 112) to increase pulp production by 2.1%, and upgrades to the water removal system of paper machines # 1 and # 8 (contained in ID 115) to increase paper production by approximately 8% at the pulp and paper mill in Spring Grove Borough, York County. The plan approval was extended. Application received: May 8, 2023. Extension: May 16, 2023.
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.
46-0008A: Coopers Creek Chemical Corporation, 884 River Road, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is for an extension of a plan approval for the addition of equipment that will add flexibility to produce a high melt-point pitch at their non-Title V facility. Application received: April 25, 2023. Issued: May 12, 2023.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05078: FR & S, Inc., 727 Redlane Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508-1702, Exeter Township, Berks County. 06-05078: FR & S, Inc. (727 Redlane Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508-1702) on May 15, 2023, for the Pioneer Crossing Landfill located in Exeter Township, Berks County. The Title V permit was renewed. Application received: March 14, 2022. Renewed: May 15, 2023.
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.
46-00011: Cleveland Cliffs Plate/Conshohocken, 900 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of a Title V Operating Permit renewal for a steel mill. There will be no changes in actual emissions of any air contaminant, nor will there be any new sources constructed or installed as a result of this action. Application received: July 15, 2022. Issued: May 3, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued 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.
60-00026: GAF Keystone, LLC, 2093 Old Route 15, New Columbia, PA 17856, White Deer Township, Union County. Was issued a State Only Operating Permit for their ISO Foam Board Facility. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: October 3, 2022. Issued: May 2, 2023.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP21-000063: Constitution Health Plaza, 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) issued a renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for a multi-purpose campus and center for community care. The facility's major emission sources include the following: • two (2) 2.5 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas; • one (1) 536 Horsepower (HP) emergency generator firing No. 2 Oil; • one (1) 335 HP emergency generator firing No. 2 Oil; • two (2) 268 HP emergency generators firing No. 2 Oil; and • one (1) 114 HP fire pump firing diesel. Application received: November 5, 2021. Issued: May 12, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
07-03022: Vitro Flat Glass, P.O. Box 307, Tipton, PA 16684-0307, Antrim Township, Blair County. 07-03002: Vitro Flat Glass (P.O. Box 307, Tipton, PA 16684-0307) on May 16, 2023, for the automotive glass manufacturing facility located in Antrim Township, Blair County. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: December 13, 2022. Renewed: May 15, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03171: Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., 144 North Spruce Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508-2038, Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. For the human crematory facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: December 5, 2022. Issued: May 15, 2023.
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.
46-00161: H&K Inc. (Sanatoga Asphalt), 394 S Sanatoga Rd., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. H&K operates a Batch Asphalt Plant at this site. There have been no modifications to the facility since the last renewal. Application received: August 22, 2022. Issued: May 5, 2023.
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.
65-00962: CCF Ind Inc., 4716 State Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613, Washington Township, Westmoreland County. The Department issued a State Only Operating Permit for the continued operations of eleven (11) natural gas fueled heaters, wood working production equipment and a surface coating booth. The Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emissions restrictions, and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements at the facility located in Washington Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: September 21, 2022. Issued: May 12, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
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.
08-00009: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC, 1001 Louisiana Street, Ste 1000, Houston, TX 77002, Troy Township, Bradford County. Was issued a revised State Only Operating Permit for the requested change in allowable emission rates of NOx and VOC for the operation of the Source ID P201 combustion turbine source at their 317 compression station. All applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements are incorporated into the Operating Permit, including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice conditions to verify compliance. Application received: February 16, 2022. Revised: May 5, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
16-00003: PA State System of Higher Education, PennWest University Clarion, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214-1240, Clarion Borough, Clarion County. The Department administratively amended the Natural Minor State Only Operating Permit to incorporate the change of tax ID, responsible official, and permit contact. Application received: February 6, 2023. Revised: April 17, 2023.
20-00094: Post Consumer Brands Meadville, 18746 Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3644, Vernon Township, Crawford County. The Department administratively amended the Natural Minor State Only Operating Permit to incorporate the change of ownership, tax ID, and responsible official. Application received: March 24, 2023. Revised: May 3, 2023.
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.
09-00196: Abington Reldan Metals, LLC, 550 Old Bordentown RD, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was revised through an Administrative Amendment to incorporate the requirements from Plan Approval 09-0196H in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450. Plan Approval 09-0196H, that was for the installation and operation of a new electric furnace, the 300 # Melt Furnace, in Melt Furnace Area. Application received: March 23, 2023. Issued: May 3, 2023.
46-00027: Janssen Research & Development, LLC, 1400 McKean Road, Spring House, PA 19477, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This action is for an Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) No. 46-00027 for its facility located in Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. The Administrative Amendment incorporates the requirements of the following Plan Approvals: • Plan Approval No. 46-0027G for the replacement of the selective catalytic reduction system (Source ID C116 → Source ID C116A) for an existing 1,500 ekW emergency generator set (Source ID 116) at the facility. • Plan Approval No. 46-0027H for the installation and temporary operation of a new 1,000-ekW emergency generator set (Source ID 123) at the facility. • Plan Approval No. 46-0027I to (re)permit three existing emergency generator sets (Source IDs 113, 119, and 122) and two temporary (rental) emergency generator sets (Source ID 124) at the facility, which were previously exempted from Plan Approval requirements under multiple Requests for Determination of Changes of Minor Significance and Exemption from Plan Approval/Operating Permit (RFDs), to remove their exempt status. The Administrative Amendment is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(2) and (5). Application received: March 31, 2023. Issued: May 5, 2023.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103). 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 Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 32041301. NPDES No. PA0235644. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Center Township, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: April 30, 2021. Accepted: July 30, 2021. Permit issued: May 12, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30841602. NPDES No. PA0215562. Duquesne Light Company, 1800 Seymour Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, Monongahela Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to install a maelstrom oxidizer and an incidental boundary correction. The surface acreage will not change with this adjustment. Application received: December 14, 2022. Accepted: January 20, 2023. Permit issued: May 11, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 17051601. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Renewal of coverage under GP-12 to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 17051601. Application received: March 8, 2023. Issued: May 15, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 17110109. NPDES No. PA0257818. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, Morris Township, Clearfield County. Transfer of an existing bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 85.7 acres. Transfer of permit from King Coal Sales, Inc. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Hawk Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: January 3, 2023. Accepted: January 24, 2023. Issued: May 12, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03030102. Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Sugarcreek and East Franklin Townships, Armstrong County. Renewal permit issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous coal mine, affecting 256.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Long Run and to Long Run, to Patterson Creek, to Buffalo Creek and to the Allegheny River; classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: March 9, 2023. Issued: May 11, 2023.
Noncoal 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.
Mining Permit No. 50820303. NPDES No. PA0613169. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Oliver Township, Perry County. NPDES renewal of an existing large industrial mine. Receiving streams: Little Buffalo Creek classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: February 2, 2022. Issued: May 15, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 08120301. PA0257885. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, Burlington Borough, Bradford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: December 8, 2023. Issued: May 15, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 08120305. NPDES No. PA0269565. Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc., 1376 Leisure Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Wysox Township, Bradford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 25 acres. Receiving stream(s): Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: January 6, 2023. Issued: May 15, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03950301. NPDES No. PA0201359. Glacial Sand & Gravel Company, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Withdrawal of a land use change revision for an existing large noncoal surface mine, affecting 310 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 9, 2022. Withdrawn: April 27, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58212517. Baltazar Loja, 456 High Hill Road, Great Bend, PA 18821, Liberty Township, Susquehanna County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a GP105 quarry operation affecting 7.4 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Rhiney Creek. Application received: December 6, 2021. Permit issued: May 10, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58212517. GP104 No. PAM121063. Baltazar Loja, 456 High Hill Road, Great Bend, PA 18821, Liberty Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: UNT to Rhiney Creek. Application received: December 6, 2021. Coverage issued: May 10, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58010301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224171. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: South Branch Wyalusing Creek. Application received: December 12, 2022. Renewal issued: May 12, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58190803. NPDES Permit No. PA0225835. Susan L. English, 16435 SR 167, Montrose, PA 18801, Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: UNT to Fall Brook. Application received: December 22, 2022. Renewal issued: May 15, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 5376SM16. NPDES Permit No. PA0593915. American Asphalt Paving Company, 500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708, Jackson Township, Luzerne County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Browns Creek. Application received: December 29, 2022. Renewal issued: May 15, 2023.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 36234110. Abel Construction Co., Inc., 3925 Columbia Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554, Strasburg Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Meadows at Strasburg. Application received: May 10, 2023. Permit issued: May 12, 2023. Expiration date: December 1, 2023.
Permit No. 40234001. Gregory General Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 2237, Pulaski, VA 24301, Buck, Bear Creek, Plains, Jenkins and Dallas Townships; Laflin, Wyoming and West Wyoming Boroughs, Luzerne County. Blast for Regional Energy Access Expansion. Application received: April 24, 2023. Permit issued: May 15, 2023. Expiration date: September 30, 2023.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—-303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306223-001. East Franklin Township, 106 Cherry Orchard Avenue, Kittanning, PA 16201, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Install 7,000 feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer line including 13 crossings of EV wetlands, 9 crossings of three UNTs to Glade Run, and 5 floodway crossings resulting in total wetland impacts of 0.79235 acre temporary, 0.0009 acre permanent, stream impacts of 0.187 acre temporary, 0.0 acre permanent, and total floodway impacts of 3.2 acres temporary, 0.007 acre permanent as part of the connection of Fox Hollow Sanitary Sewer System with the West Hills Area Water Pollution Control Authority System as well as decommissioning and demolishing the existing Fox Hollow Sewage Plant. Latitude: 40.806552°, Longitude: -79.577144°. Application received: February 27, 2023. Issued: May 11, 2023.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant, 484-250-5157.
E0901223-001. New Britain Township, 207 Park Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914, New Britain Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 10-foot-wide shared use path within the floodway and floodplain of the Neshaminy Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 8,251 square feet (0.19 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 7,485 square feet (0.17 acre) of permanent floodplain impact. A 14-foot-wide earth disturbance is expected for the length of the trail and includes the installation of several park-like benches. This project is an extension of the existing Neshaminy Greenway Trail on the former Coleman property from the Neshaminy Creek to Upper State Road in New Britain Township, Bucks County (USGS PA Doylestown Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.288874°, Longitude: -75.183070°. Application received: February 21, 2023. Issued: May 10, 2023.
E1501223-003. Willistown Conservation Trust, 925 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Willistown Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To place 14 poured-in-place concrete stepping stones within the floodway of the Crum Creek (HQ—CWF-MF) to link two trails in the Kirkwood Preserve, resulting in 40 linear feet (320 sq ft, 0.007 acre) of permanent watercourse and floodway impact. This project is located in the Kirkwood Preserve owned and maintained by the Willistown Conservation Trust, Chester County, Willistown Township, PA (USGS PA Quadrangle). Latitude: 39.996389°, Longitude: -75.457778°. Application received: February 7, 2023. Issued: May 9, 2023.
E4601222-010. Concert Philmont, LLC, c/o Ridgewood Real Estate Partners, 25A Hanover Road, Suite 310, Florham Park, NJ 07932, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
Concert Philmont, LLC, is proposing to perform the following-listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Proposed Active Adult Housing Development. The project proposes to construct and maintain 176 townhouses for adult housing at the existing Philmont Golf Country Club. The proposed project will place fill and impact the streambank of UNT Huntingdon Valley Creek (TSF). Impacts include approximately 0.16 acre of permanent floodway and 0.001 of stream impacts. The site is located near the intersection of Philmont Avenue and Tomlinson Road (Frankford and Hatboro USGS Map) in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.12645°, Longitude: -75.04313°. Application received: May 5, 2022. Issued: May 9, 2023.
E5101222-010. Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia and Yeadon Borough, Philadelphia County and Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To restore, rehabilitate, and maintain approximately 1,300 feet long eroded bed and banks of the Cobbs Creek (WWF/MF) and infrastructure protection associated with an intercepting 60-inch diameter combined sanitary sewer line and manholes. The improvements will include Boulder Toe Revetment (with Rock Toe Protection), Engineered Riffle, Preformed Scour Hole, Riprap Slope Revetment, Soil-Filled Riprap Floodplain Bench, Slope Protection, and outfall protection, etc. The site is located along Cobbs Creek near Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia, PA-NJ, USGS Quadrangle) in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, and Yeadon Borough, Delaware County. Latitude: 39.932550°, Longitude: -75.237943°. Application received: July 11, 2022. Issued: May 15, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA2103222-001. North Middleton Township, 2501 Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The application proposes to restore and maintain 350 linear feet of an Unnamed Tributary to Conodoguinet Creek (WWF) by use of channel realignment, constructed riffles, floodplain bench creation, and rock toe armoring. The project temporarily impacts 0.03 acre of emergent wetland and permanently impacts less than 0.01 acre of emergent wetland. The project is located at Village Park in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County (Latitude: 40.2273; Longitude: -77.1707). Application received: July 22, 2023. Approved: May 10, 2023
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG295823003-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
Township(s) Auburn Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 29491 to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF), Stream 1 (CWF, MF), Trib 29495 to Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: January 26, 2023
Issued: May 15, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG295923008-00
Applicant Name Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC
Contact Person Jonathan Fronk
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845
Township(s) Covington Township
County Tioga County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Canoe Camp Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: April 24, 2023
Issued: May 15, 2023Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson.
ESCGP # 3 ESG073023004-00
Applicant Name CNX Gas Company, LLC
Contact Person Robert Bassett
Address 1000 Horizon Vue Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Morris Township
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Enlow Fork, WWF
Application received: February 20, 2023
Issued: May 10, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Martins Auto Center, Storage Tank Facility ID # 36-61981, 680 Lancaster Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, Earl Township, Lancaster County. Element Environmental Solutions Inc., 61 Willow St, P.O. Box 921, Adamstown, PA 19501, on behalf of Martin Auto Center, 680 Lancaster Ave, New Holland, PA 17557 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with Petroleum Constituents. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Chris Schiappa, 724-598-2206.
BFS Grove City W Main, Storage Tank Facility ID # 43-14158, 201 W Main St, Grove City, PA 16127, Grove City Borough, Mercer County. Antea USA, Inc., 10320 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044, on behalf of BP Products North America, Inc., P.O. Box 101925, Arlington, VA 22210 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on May 15, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Public Hearing—Municipal Waste Transfer Station Application No. 101731, Submitted by North East Waste Systems, LLC, City of Hazleton, Luzerne County.
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.
The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public hearing to accept comments on Municipal Waste Transfer Station Permit Application No. 101731 for a proposed municipal waste transfer facility to be located near 455 East Broad Street (State Route 93), Hazleton, Luzerne County. The application is currently under review.
The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hazle Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue building located at 1113 N. Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator, North East Waste Systems, LLC Public Hearing, PA DEP, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or by email at coconnolly@pa.gov.
The Department will accept notices up to the day of the hearing. The written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief statement as to the nature of their presentation. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 10 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify.
Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing of time to others will not be allowed. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who pre-register to testify will be given priority on the agenda. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written statements/comments to the Department on or before June 21, 2023.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Colleen Connolly, 570-826-2511 or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.
The permit application is available for review on the Department's web site: https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/Northeast-Regional-Office/Community%20Information/Pages/Northeast-Waste-Transfer-Station.aspx.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-695. Filed for public inspection May 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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