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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 Address County Total Acres Animal Equivalent Units Animal Type Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Meadow Vista Dairy, LLC
166 Risser Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502Lancaster County 723.3 1,409.3 Dairy NA Renewal LenRose Farm—
Leonard Hoover
6188 Old Route 22
Bernville, PA 19506Berks County 214.4 367.72 Poultry, Dairy and Beef NA Renewal Lamar Sensenig
114 Huckleberry Road
Jonestown, PA 17038Lebanon County 3.1 322.48 Boilers
SheepNA Renewal Brookside Dairy
2677 Old Rt 56
Homer City, PA 15748Indiana County 1,187.6 1,165.8 Dairy NA New
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Beimel Transport Accident, Primary Facility ID # 858253, Intersection of Dam Run Road and SR 287, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Mifflin Township, Lycoming County. Creston Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of EQT Corporation, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns soil contaminated with production water resulting from a truck accident. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Williamsport Sun-Gazette on April 23, 2023. Application received: May 2, 2023.
Wellsboro Industrial Park, Primary Facility ID # 624235, 9728 Route 287, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Delmar Township, Tioga County. Groundwater Sciences Corporation, 2550 Interstate Drive, Suite 303, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of DLL Industries, LLC, 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TX 77032, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns soil and groundwater contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE). The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the site-specific and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Wellsboro Gazette on May 18, 2023. Application received: May 12, 2023.
CCR&S Trans LLC Project, Primary Facility ID # 866957, SR 45 East, right lane berm, Montandon, PA 17850, East Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889 on behalf of CCR&S Trans LLC, P.O. Box 332, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns site soil contaminated with diesel fuel resulting from a truck accident. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on May 12, 2023. Application received: May 26, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
LRJ Well Site, Primary Facility ID # 857706, 781 Creamery Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Creston Environmental, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent School District on May 17, 2023. Application received: May 23, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant, 412-442-4091.
Imperial Compressor Station, Primary Facility ID # 866930, 2199 Quicksilver Road, Midway, PA 15060, Robinson Township, Washington County. Tetra Tech, Inc., 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, OH 44406 on behalf of MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources LLC, 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 500, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Site is historically associated with strip mining and landfilling activities prior to the redevelopment of the Site into the present-day compressor station (Imperial Compressor Station) owned by MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC (MarkWest). In late December 2022, piping at the compressor station froze causing a line to rupture and released approximately 10,000 gallons of condensate and water onto the northern section of the pad. Clay underlies the gravel subbase of the pad. The condensate and water infiltrated into the stormwater conveyance system and was found seeping from the hillside located on the west of the compressor pad. The soils, and groundwater is suspected to be impacted with condensate and water, containing VOCs and SVOCs including benzene. MarkWest is currently conducting emergency remedial efforts to remove impacted soils near the pad, along the stormwater conveyance, and hillside near the point of the release. In addition, a sample from the closest existing monitoring well to the release, MW-03, and surface water have been collected. Four monitoring wells were previously installed on the compressor pad and will continue to be sampled on an annual basis. MarkWest will continue to use the site as a compressor station. The proposed remedial actions include removal of remaining potentially impacted soil on the pad and as much soil as possible from the hillside and stormwater conveyance system for proper disposal off-site. Additionally, soil borings and monitoring wells were installed to fully delineate impacted media; and soil and groundwater will be sampled as part of this process. Once the impacted soil is removed, the Site pad and stormwater conveyance system will be brought back up to original grade using clean fill material and/or gravel. It is anticipated that by removing most of the impacted soil and inhibiting additional infiltration will naturally improve groundwater concentrations at the Site. Post-excavation/backfill sampling of soil and groundwater will be completed. If necessary, additional remedial actions may be required. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Observer-Reporter on May 14, 2023. Application received: May 23, 2023.
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: Waste Management Program Manager.
301193. United States Steel Corporation, 1350 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4211, West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County. Closure Plan modification for the South Taylor Environmental Park Residual Waste Landfill. Application received: November 30, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: April 21, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager.
35-00078B: Assai Energy, LLC, 4444 Westheimer Road, Suite G450, Houston, TX 77027, Throop Borough, Lackawanna County. Application received: January 11, 2023.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval to Assai Energy LLC (4444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027) for their facility located in Throop Borough, Lackawanna County. This Plan Approval No. 35-00078B will be incorporated into a Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval 35-00078B is for the installation and operation of one (1) 12,000 scfm non-enclosed flare to replace the existing 5,000 scfm rental candle flare. The proposed flare will primarily be for combustion of off specification product gas. Assai Energy LLC is also requesting to increase the total volume of LFG that may be processed through the facility from 20,000 scfm to 25,000 scfm. VOC emissions from the facility shall be less than 50 TPY. SOx emissions from the facility shall be less than 100 TPY. NOx emissions from the facility shall be less than 100 TPY. CO emissions from the facility shall be less than 250 TPY. Single HAP emissions shall not exceed 15.63 TPY. Combined HAP emissions shall be less than 25 TPY. The non-enclosed flare shall meet all current Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The company shall comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall comply with § 123.13 for particulate emissions. The company shall comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for visible emissions. The facility will be subject to NSPS Part 60, Subpart XXX and MACT Part 63, Subpart AAAA. The plan approval will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The submittal of written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the proposed Permit No. 35-00078B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Raymond Kempa, Environmental Engineering Manager, New Source Review Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, or 570-826-2511.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03109A: Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 201 East Market Street, Williamstown, PA 17098, Williamstown Borough, Dauphin County. Application received: February 10, 2023. For a new crematory unit at their funeral home. Potential emissions from the new crematory unit are estimated to be the following: 2.05 tpy of CO, 2.45 tpy of NOx, 1.63 tpy of PM10, 0.71 tpy of SO2, and 0.18 tpy of VOC. The plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's State-Only Operating Permit upon completion of the project. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed operation. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into the facility Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
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.
41-00086, Lycoming Cremation Services, LLC, 350 Spruce Street, Montoursville, PA 17754, Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County. Application received: February 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the crematory facility. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00086. The facility is a human crematory operation. The facility has the potential to emit 0.82 ton of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 2.80 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 0.82 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 0.70 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx) and 2.56 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. 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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration 215-685-9426.
OP17-000024, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—Roberts Complex, 341-342 Roberts Avenue/4301 Wissahickon Avenue/4400 Clarissa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: April 17, 2017. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal of the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the following facility: OP17-000024: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—Roberts Complex (341-342 Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140; 4301 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129; 4400 Clarissa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140), for the operation of a regional public transportation authority facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include the following:
• Two (2) combined heat and power (CHP) units firing natural gas each rated 4.6 megawatt (MW) or 6,113 horsepower (HP) and equipped with Urea-Injection Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Oxidation Catalyst (OC);
• Eighteen (18) external combustion units each rated less than 10 MMBtu/hr, including four (4) boilers firing No. 2 oil, two (2) boilers firing natural gas and No. 2 oil, four (4) boilers firing natural gas, one (1) pressure washer firing natural gas, six (6) space heaters firing natural gas, and one (1) spray booth burner firing natural gas;
• One (1) emergency generator firing diesel fuel, rated 10.150 MMBtu/hr or 2974.7 kilowatt (kW);
• One (1) sand blasting operation with associated one (1) air compressor engine firing diesel fuel rated 79 HP;
• One (1) gasoline dispensing facility with one (1) 10,000 gallons storage tank.
• Five (5) parts washers/degreasers (cold cleaning machines);
• One (1) spray booth for mobile equipment repair and refinishing;
• One (1) windshield washer fluid tank, and
• Insignificant sources, including storage tanks, boilers and space heaters firing natural gas or No. 2 oil each rated 0.12 MMBtu/hr or less, and emergency generators firing natural gas or liquid petroleum gas/propane each rated less than 40 kW.
The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3, and Air Management Regulation XIII. The initial public notice on the intent to issue the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on December 17, 2022. Although no public hearing is required, because there is substantial public interest in holding a public hearing, AMS has elected to accept additional public comments and to hold a public hearing concerning the renewal of SEPTA's Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. AMS will offer a virtual formal public hearing on the renewal of SEPTA's Synthetic Minor Operating Permit on July 27, 2023, 6:00 PM—8:00 PM at which the public will have the opportunity to provide testimony. More information about the public hearing, SEPTA's permit application, a draft of the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit, and supporting documents can be found at the following webpage: https://www.phila.gov/departments/air-pollution-control-board/air-management-notices/Individuals wishing to provide testimony are asked to register 24 hours prior to the hearing date by sending an email to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov no later than July 26, 2023, 6:00 PM. In the email, please indicate your name, group (if any), address, email address, phone number, and include in the subject ''Public Hearing—SEPTA Roberts Complex SMOP''. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes. Each organization is asked to designate one presenter per group. Individuals wishing to provide written comments on the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit draft must submit written comments within 30 days of this notice. Those written comments may be submitted electronically to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov with the subject line ''SEPTA Roberts Complex OP17-000024'' or through mail to Source Registration, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. To assist with mail routing, mailed comments should state the following on the envelope: ''Comments on Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for SEPTA Roberts Complex.'' AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Digital copies of the permit application, draft permit, and supporting materials are available via email by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov with the subject line ''SEPTA Roberts Complex OP17-000024''. Hard copies can be reviewed at the following Free Library of Philadelphia locations: • Falls of Schuylkill Branch (3501 Midvale Avenue, 215-685-2093) • Nicetown-Tioga Branch (3720 North Broad Street, 215-685-9790). Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572.
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.
67-05118, Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc., 1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402, Springettsbury Township, York County. Application received: October 6, 2022. For the operation of the York Vehicle Operations facility. This is for renewal of the existing synthetic minor operating permit. Actual 2022 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.35 tons PM-10, 9.41 tons NOx, 13.10 tons CO, 14.41 tons VOC, less than 1 ton of SO2 and HAPs. 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.
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. 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. 56120113. NPDES No. PA0229115. PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Jenner Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 228.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Hoffman Run and unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 24, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56920114. NPDES No. PA0212334. Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, Southampton Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 278.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run, Jennings Run & unnamed tributaries to Jennings Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 24, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant, 724-925-5513.
Mining Permit No. 02070104. NPDES No. PA0251224. Collier Land & Coal Development, LP, 223 Fourth Avenue, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Collier Township, Allegheny County. Renewal application for continued mining of an existing bituminous surface mine. Application received: May 23, 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. 16860310. NPDES No. PA0107395. Glen-Gery Corporation, 1166 Spring Street, P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Limestone Township, Monroe Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: May 19, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 36820301. PA0612171. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Brecknock Township, Schuylkill County. Correction of a quarry to mine to 410 feet MSL affecting 131.7 acres and to update NPDES Point 002 to continuous flow. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Black Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—WWF, MF. Application received: May 23, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant.
NPDES No. PA0236306. Mining Permit No. 56140702. Laurel Prep Plant, LLC, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650-2912, Shade Township, Somerset County. Application received: April 12, 2023. Accepted: April 12, 2023.
To revise the NPDES permit and related mining activity permit, affecting 208.0 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Miller Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh Rivers Watersheds TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Miller Run are: The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Mass
Avg. MonUnits (lbs/day) Max. Daily Minimum 30-Day Average Daily Maximum Instant. Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - - - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - - - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - - - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) - - 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report
Alkalinity Net,Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 5,000
Annual Average- - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - - Report
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
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. PA0259349. Mining Permit No. 16120104. Ancient Sun, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254, Elk Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: April 13, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Canoe Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 Existing SWO 0.50 001A New SWO 002 Existing SWO 0.45 002A New SWO 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) 7.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 0.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The 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)).
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4306123-001. PA DOT Engineering District 1, 255 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301, French Creek Township, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 12, 2023.
The applicant proposes a 3R improvement project along SR 0322-01M in French Creek Township, Mercer County from the Venango/Mercer County line to the Mercer/Crawford County line resulting in the following impacts to regulated waters of the Commonwealth: 1. To construct and maintain a slip-lined 54" diameter HDPE culvert within the existing 60" diameter reinforced concrete pipe carrying SR 0322-01M over UNT Powdermill Run (41.485592N, 80.014103W), and to construct and maintain rip-rap slope protection and a grouted rock outlet energy dissipator; and 2. To rehabilitate and maintain the existing 66" diameter corrugated metal pipe by streambed paving (6" depth) the center of the culvert bottom of the structure carrying SR 0322-01M over UNT Powdermill Run (41.482909N, 80.009800W) and to realign approximately 40` of the existing stream channel on the inlet side to improve alignment and flow conditions, and to construct and maintain appurtenant works including inlet and outlet rip-rap slope protection, a new inlet curtain wall, a new outlet headwall and a grouted rock outlet energy dissipator. The project will result in a total of 382` of permanent stream impacts and 457` of temporary stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 41.482909°, Longitude: -80.009800°.
E2006221-005. CLP Marina LLC, 713 Broad Acres Road, Narberth, PA 19072, Sadsbury Township Summit Township, Crawford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 17, 2023.
To modify the previously permitted dock configuration under Permit No. E2006221-005 (formerly E20-584). The proposed dock structure connects to docks permitted under DEP Permit No. E2006221-004 (formerly E20-186) issued to CLP Marina LLC and extends south approximately 263 feet and a maximum of approximately 182 feet from the existing shoreline in front of the former Conneaut Lake Park beach area. Latitude: 41.632921°, Longitude: -80.313169°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
E6307223-002. Rice Drilling B, LLC, 400 Woodcliffe Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Somerset Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 2, 2023. Pittsburgh USACE District (40.14810°, -80.02158°), Sub-Basin 19C (Middle Monongahela River), Quad Name: Hackett. Latitude: 40.14810°, Longitude: -80.02158°. This project proposes to remediate a highwall adjacent to the Baby Bear Well Pad to a 2:1 slope and reinstall well pad drains at the well pad. The site consists of an access road, well pad and two wet ponds that treat stormwater runoff. Since the construction of the original Baby Bear Well Site a small palustrine emergent wetland (PEM), identified as Wetland 1, has developed on-site. Wetland 1 developed as a result of the construction of the Baby Bear Well Pad. Seeps from the adjacent highwall and a favorable geographic position at the toe of the highwall slope allow for water to pool at this location. Additionally, well pad drains that facilitate pad drainage have malfunctioned and no longer redirect flow away from the pad area, resulting in the development of Wetland 1. The remediation of the highwall and reestablishment of pad drains will result in the elimination of wetland 1. This permit will result in permanent fill of one (1) PEM wetland for a total of 0.197 acre of direct and permanent wetland impacts. The permanent impacts will be mitigated by the purchase of 0.20 acre of Wetland mitigation bank credits from the Laurel Hill Creek Mitigation Bank.
Resource Name Aquatic
Resource
TypeActivity Chapter 93 Designation Impact Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Area
Perm.
(LF)Impact Area
Temp.
(Ac)Impact
Area
Perm.
(Ac)Wetland 1 PEM Fill Other - - - 0.197 Total Impacts - - - 0.197
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E0205223-004. The Buncher Company, 1300 Penn Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 20, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Excavate, construct, and maintain an infiltration basin 79.6` x 259.6` within the floodway of the Ohio River (WWF); 2. Construct and maintain a storm sewer outlet to the Ohio River consisting of 15 lf of 54" RCP. For the purpose of expanding a warehouse facility on a lot that is currently vacant. The project site is located at 5-23 Avenue C, Leetsdale, PA 15056 (Ambridge, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40° 33` 19"; W: -80° 12` 31"; Sub-basin 18A) Latitude: 40° 33` 19", Longitude: -80° 12` 31".
E0205222-029. Franklin Park Borough, 2344 W. Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 25, 2022.
The applicant proposes to: Construct and maintain a stream restoration project, utilizing natural stream channel design, within and along approximately 3,116 linear feet (LF) of an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Bear Run (TSF) and adjoining tributaries to this UNT. Activities include: a) streambank stabilization; b) the installation of multiple in-stream structures, such as log or rock vanes, step pools and rootwad revetments; c) grading within these watercourses, adjacent floodplain areas, and adjacent wetlands; and d) riparian buffer plantings, to improve stability and floodplain connectivity. Construct and maintain several temporary road crossings within the aforementioned watercourses, wetlands, and floodways to provide site access. Construct and maintain a temporary flume pipe and cofferdam, to redirect stream flow during construction, and other erosion and sedimentation control structures. For the purpose of stabilizing eroding stream banks, reducing sediment transport, and providing ecological uplift to the functions of these watercourse and wetland habitats, along with implementing a pollution reduction plan (PRP) to satisfy the requirements of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit No. PAG136175. The overall project would permanently impact approximately 1,683 liner feet (LF) of streams, 0.09 acre of wetlands, and 0.32 acre of floodway and floodplain, and would include temporary impacts to approximately 1,378 LF of streams, to 0.68 acre of wetland and to 63,796 square feet of floodways and floodplains. The project site is located along 2200-2219 Montgomery Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Emsworth, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 33`, 57.531"; W: -80°, 5`, 38.9041"; Sub-basin 20G) Latitude: 40° 33` 57.531", Longitude: -80° 5` 38.9041".
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