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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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, 570-826-2511.
GP11-48-001: Bethlehem Landfill Company, 2335 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015-6004, Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. For the renewal of the facilities General Permit to operate an IC Engine Application received: June 5, 2023. Renewed: June 23, 2023.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
AG5-58-00002A: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Renewed the general Operating Permit GP5 for the operation of Natural Gas Compression and Natural Gas Dehydration plant at the facility located in Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: May 23, 2023. Issued: June 6, 2023.
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.
GP3-01-05016B: Specialty Granules, LLC, 1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214-0194, Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. For a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant, under GP3, at the Charmian Quarry. Application received: May 25, 2023. Issued: June 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.
GP9-15-0042: Exelon Corporation/Kennett Square, 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2473, Kennett Square Borough, Chester County. This action is for the issuance of a General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for the installation and operation of two diesel engines at the Kennett Square facility. Application received: May 2, 2023. Issued: June 20, 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00440A: Spencer Geibel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 140 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001-2637, Butler Township, Butler County. The Department has issued a new Plan Approval Permit for a new Matthews Environmental Solutions IE43-PPI (Power Pak I) crematory unit with afterburner, at the funeral home. Application received: October 24, 2022. Issued: June 22, 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.
PA-65-00839C: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) issues Air Quality Plan Approval 65-00839C to update startup and shutdown durations and include the addition of alternating operating modes for the one (1) Solar Mars T1500S natural gas-fired turbine (Source ID # 118) and the one (1) Solar Titan 250 natural-gas fired turbine (Source ID # 119) present at the Delmont Compressor Station. The facility-wide Potential to Emit (PTE) for the Delmont Compressor Station has been updated to include the addition of extended startup and shutdown durations of the two (2) Solar turbines and alternative operating modes under worst case scenarios. The Delmont Compressor Station is located at 160 Adele Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601. Application received: March 22, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: March 31, 2022.
PA-56-00323A: Rockwood Manufacturing Company, 258 Beacon Street, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Borough, Somerset County. Plan Approval extension effective July 28, 2023, to extend the period of temporary operation of the North Somerset Facility located in Somerset Borough, Somerset County. Application received: May 16, 2023. Issued: June 8, 2023. New expiration date: January 28, 2024.
PA-26-00495B: Gans Energy, LLC, State Route 3002, Gans, PA 15439, Springhill Township, Fayette County. Plan Approval extension effective June 28, 2023 to extend the period of temporary operation of the plant until the plan approval can be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit. This plant is located in Springhill Township, Fayette County. Application received: June 7, 2023. Issued: June 21, 2023. The new expiration date is December 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.
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.
34-05002A: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056, Lack Township, Juniata County. For an engine project at the Perulack Compressor Station. The Plan Approval will authorize the following items: 1.) Retrofit the existing natural gas-fired Cooper Bessemer GMVA-8 engine (Source 031), as clean burn spark ignition engine (SI RICE), without increasing its rated 1,100 hp, 2.) Install Control ID C031, Oxygen Catalyst on Source 031. The plan approval was extended. Application received: June 8, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05159A: DAK Americas, LLC, 4030 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. For the installation of four (4) Caterpillar, 2,069 HP, natural gas-fired engines for their combined heat and power system and three (3) natural gas-fired, 7.877 MMBtu/hr, Miura boilers at the pcrPET bottles and container recycle plant. The plan approval was extended. Application received: June 2, 2023. Issued: June 21, 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.
09-0196N: Abington Reldan Metals LLC/Fairless Hills, 550 Old Bordentown Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for construction of new thermal destructor (Penn Ram 5) and associated controls. Application received: June 12, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
46-0296A: Amazon, 2455 Blvd Gen, Norristown, PA 19403, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for the decommissioning of an RTO and the temporary operation of 6 Sublimination printers. Application received: June 2, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
09-0240: Mazza Iron and Steel, 60 Solar Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for the installation of an electric powered metal shredder and ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery operations at an existing facility. Application received: June 7, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
15-0110B: Pepperidge Farm, Inc., 421 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-3043, Downingtown Borough, Chester County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for the installation and operation of two 25-ton capacity use bins for deliveries of flour. Application received: June 2, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
23-0123A: AeroAggregates, LLC, 1500 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022-1338, Eddystone Borough, Delaware County. Plan Approval 23-0123A has been modified to revise the PM emission limit for the Fluidized Bed Dryer (Source ID: 201) to 0.83 tpy using the emission factors with increased flow because of the second silo. Application received: January 18, 2023. Issued: June 26, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, PE, New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-65-00713E: Greenridge Reclamation, LLC, 234 Landfill Road, Scottdale, PA 15683, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. In order to allow additional time for the proposed expansion. Application received: May 23, 2023. Issued: June 20, 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
32-00448: Keyrock Energy, LLC, Lowry 2 Left Borehole, P.O. Box 2223, Johnson City, TN 37605, Center Township, Indiana County. The Department issued a new State Only Operating Permit for Keyrock Energy LLC for the abatement of methane emissions from the Lowry Mine, Lowry 2 Left Borehole. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility consist of one John Zink enclosed coal mine methane flare rated at 23 MMBtu/hr and a 30 kW non-emergency diesel generator. The potential emissions for this facility are estimated at 20.4 tpy CO and 16.4 tpy NOx. The new permit also contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: May 9, 2022. Issued: June 20, 2023.
32-00451: Keyrock Energy LLC, Heilwood East Mains Borehole, P.O. Box 2223, Johnson City, TN 37605, Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. The Department issued a new State Only Operating Permit for Keyrock Energy LLC for the abatement of methane emissions from the Heilwood Mine, Heilwood East Mains Borehole. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility consist of one John Zink enclosed coal mine methane flare rated 22.9 MMBtu/hr and 30 kW non-emergency generator. The potential emissions for this facility are estimated at 20.3 tpy CO and 16.3 tpy NOx. The new permit also contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: May 27, 2022. Issued: June 20, 2023.
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.
38-03025: TE Connectivity Corp., 3155 State Rt. 72, Jonestown, PA 17038-8741, Union Township, Lebanon County. For the electronic connector manufacturing facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: October 11, 2022. Issued: June 15, 2023.
06-03080: FM Browns Sons, Inc., 118 West Main Street, P.O. Box 153, Fleetwood, PA 19522-0153, Fleetwood Borough, Berks County. For the flour mill. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: September 26, 2022. Issued: June 20, 2023.
36-05109: OmniMax International, Inc., 450 Richardson Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. For the exterior home products manufacturing facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: November 10, 2022. Issued: June 16, 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.
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.
21-05027: Sunoco Midstream LLC, 811 Westchester Drive, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. For the petroleum products distribution terminal. The State-Only Permit was administratively amended to reflect a change of ownership. Application received: May 26, 2023. Issued: June 22, 2023.
07-05024: Sunoco Midstream LLC, 811 Westchester Drive, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225, Allegheny Township, Blair County. For the petroleum products distribution terminal. The State-Only Permit was administratively amended to reflect a change of ownership. Application received: May 26, 2023. Issued: June 22, 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.
09-00008: TAVO Packaging, Inc., 2 Canal Rd, Fairless Hills, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. TAVO Packaging, Inc., is a manufacturer of paper containers for the food service industry. This administrative amendment is to incorporate changes under Plan Approval 09-0008A into Operating Permit 09-00008. Changes to the Operating Permit include removal of a yearly VOC emissions limit from lithographic press Source ID 111 and the removal of the presses represented by Source ID Nos. 101 and 110 from the permit. Application received: June 2, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00196: Wabtec US Rail Incorporated, Grove City Engine Plant, 1503 West Main Street Extension, Grove City, PA 16127-2513, Pine Township, Mercer County.
The de minimis emission increase is for construction of a new ventilated wash booth operation. In addition, this source is exempt from plan approval as it complies with 25 Pa. Code § 127.14(a)(8). The Department hereby approves the de minimis emission increase. The following table is a list of the de minimis emission increases as required by 25 Pa. Code 127.449(i). This list includes the de minimis emission increases since the Title V Operating Permit issuance on May 24, 2022.
Date Source PM10 (tons) SOx (tons) NOx (tons) VOC (tons) CO (tons) 6/5/23 Proposed Ventilated Wash Booth - - - 0.065 - Total Reported Increases - - - 0.065 - Allowable 0.6 ton/source 3 tons/facility 1.6 tons/source 8 tons/facility 1 ton/source
5 tons/facility1 ton/source
5 tons/facility4 tons/source
20 tons/facility
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.
67-03043: Envirite of Pennsylvania, Inc., 730 Vogelsong Road, York, PA 17404-6707, City of York, York County. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(i), this Pennsylvania Bulletin Notice is for a de minimis emissions increase of 0.52 tpy VOC resulting from the partial automation of the facility's flammable waste consolidation process at the facility. The process utilizes a RUNI machine that was previously approved under a separate de minimis increase. This is the second de minimis emissions increase at the facility during the term of the current Operating Permit. The current facility-wide de minimis increases for this permit term will now total 0.85 tpy VOC.
Operating Permit(s) Denied, Terminated, Suspended or Revoked Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.431 and 127.461.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00354: Reclaimed Rubber & Plastics, 15921 South Mosiertown Road, Meadville, PA 16335, Jackson Township, Mercer County. The Department denied the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Reclaimed Rubber & Plastics for the artificial turf recycling facility. The permit renewal application was denied because the facility failed to submit a maintenance plan pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.11a pertaining to reactivation of sources. Application received: June 30, 2022. Denied: June 20, 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
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. 11130103. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Jackson Township, Cambria County. Renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 264 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch of Blacklick Creek and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 1, 2023. Renewal issued: June 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 11110201. NPDES No. PA 0263265. Fuel Recovery, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Portage Township, Cambria County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine affecting 71.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Bens Creek and Spring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 1, 2023. Renewal issued: June 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 11930102. NDPES No. PA0212393. E.P. Bender Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, Dean Township, Cambria County. NPDES renewal of a long-term treatment of post mining discharges affecting 21 acres. Receiving streams: Little Laurel Run and Clearfield Creek classified for the following uses: CWF and WWF. Application received: March 6, 2023. Renewal issued: June 20, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert 724.925.5500 RA-EPNEW STANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 65140101. NPDES No. PA0278122. Ligonier Stone & Lime Company, Inc., 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Renewal issued for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 92.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Stony Run, Stony Run & Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 12, 2021. Issued: June 21, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54851603. Carbon & Metal Techologies, LLC, P.O. Box 210, Sacramento, PA 17968, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal for Reclamation Activities Only of an anthracite coal preparation plant operation affecting 23.6 acres. Receiving stream: Pine Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: May 26, 2021. Renewal issued: June 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54851603. GP104 No. PAM121028. Carbon & Metal Technologies, LLC, P.O. Box 210, Sacramento, PA 17968, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: Pine Creek. Application received: June 17, 2021. Coverage issued: June 20, 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. 11220803. PAM422006-GP104. Slovikosky Landscaping, LLC, 3780 Colonel Drake Highway, Patton, PA 16668, Allegheny Township, Cambria County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation. Coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Mining Activities (BMP GP-104). Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Run to Clearfield Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 17, 2022. Permit issued: June 22, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Mining Permit No. 59232801. Clarence K. Zimmerman, 634 Kennedyville Rd., Wellsboro, PA 16901, Delmar Township, Tioga County. New permit issued for a small noncoal (industrial minerals). Receiving stream(s): West Branch Stony Fork classified for the following use(s): EV. Application received: February 28, 2023. Issued: June 20, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 06010301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224146. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 38.4 acres. Receiving stream: Sacony Creek. Application received: September 29, 2021. Renewal issued: June 21, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 64120802. NPDES Permit No. PA0226220. Robert Mackrell, 710 Justus Boulevard, Scott Township, PA 18411, Buckingham Township, Wayne County. New NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 6.7 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Equinunk Creek. Application received: September 24, 2021. Permit issued: June 23, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58222516. Enrique Vasquez, 1386 Blaisure Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. GP105 Permit affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Meshoppen Creek. Application received: July 21, 2022. Permit issued: June 23, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58222516. GP104 Permit No. PAM122038. Enrique Vasquez, 1386 Blaisure Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: UNT to Meshoppen Creek. Application received: July 21, 2022. Issued: June 23, 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. 40234108. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. Construction blasting for Rising Light Ridge Camp & Retreat Center. Application received: June 8, 2023. Permit issued: June 9, 2023. Expiration date: June 8, 2024.
Permit No. 36234113. M & J Explosives, LLC, 104 East Main Street, Carlisle, PA 17015, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Grandview Development. Application received: June 8, 2023. Issued: June 14, 2023. Expiration date: June 8, 2024.
Permit No. 36234114. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Catalyst Commercial Warehouse. Application received: June 9, 2023. Permit issued: June 15, 2023. Expiration date: June 8, 2024.
Permit No. 46234102. Rock Work, Inc., 1257 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Worcester Township, Montgomery County. Construction blasting for Belleflower Development. Application received: June 13, 2023. Permit issued: June 15, 2023. Expiration date: July 1, 2024.
Permit No. 09234105. Rock Work, Inc., 1257 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, New Britain Township, Bucks County. Construction blasting for High Point. Application received: June 13, 2023. Permit issued: June 25, 2023. Expiration date: July 1, 2024.
Permit No. 36234115. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Bishop Woods. Application received: June 22, 2023. Permit issued: June 25, 2023. Expiration date: June 22, 2024.
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 § 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.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5829223-001. Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC, 34 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033, Springville Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 13, 2023. Issued: June 21, 2023.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 16-inch temporary freshwater aerial pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 8 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.705830°, Longitude: -75.860307°),
2) a 16-inch temporary freshwater aerial pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 17 lineal feet of a tributary to Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.706089°, Longitude: -75.865686°),
3) a 16-inch temporary freshwater aerial pipeline and temporary mat crossing impacting 2,711 square feet (0.06 acre) of PEM wetlands (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.699375°, Longitude: -75.883635°),
4) a 16-inch temporary freshwater aerial pipeline and temporary bridge crossing impacting 30 lineal feet of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.699437°, Longitude: -75.883977°),
5) a 16-inch temporary freshwater aerial pipeline and temporary mat crossing impacting 1,173 square feet (0.03 acre) of PEM wetlands (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.699467°, Longitude: -75.884143°).
The Brooks Impoundment TWL Interconnection project consists of a single, approximate 2.8-mile long, 16-inch diameter HDPE or lay-flat overland, temporary freshwater pipeline in Springville Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 55 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts and 3,884 square feet (0.09 acre) of PEM wetland impact for the purpose of providing water for natural gas well development.
E5929222-010. Delmar Midstream LLC, 2620 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403, Delmar Township and Shippen Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 19, 2022. Issued: June 23, 2023.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8 inch diameter pipeline impacting 861 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689267°, -77.421011°);
2) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8 inch diameter pipeline impacting 105 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689242°, -77.418436°);
3) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8 inch diameter pipeline impacting 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.689242°, -77.413078°);
4) A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8 inch diameter pipeline impacting 7,438 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 50 linear feet of West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.688639°, -77.410156°).
The project will result in 155 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 8,299 square feet (0.191 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Delmar and Shippen Township, Tioga County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1804223-001. John W. Davis Jr., 870 Shirk Hollow Rd, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Woodward Township, Clinton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Chapter 105 water obstruction and encroachment permit to John W. Davis Jr. for the installation and maintenance of a 210 linear foot stream enclosure consisting of 36-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe in an unnamed tributary to Reeds Run. The project also includes 15 feet of rip-rap outlet protection, to protect an existing home, eliminate steep slopes and improve property access. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this crossing project. The drainage area at the crossing site is 48.5 acres. The receiving stream Reeds Run Run is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation as a Cold Water Fishery (CWF) with Migratory Fish (MF). Latitude: 41° 9` 59.97", Longitude: -77° 26` 33.72". Application received: February 23, 2023. Issued: June 15, 2023.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002122-008. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 2035 Section 353 Project: 1. The removal of the existing structure and to construct and maintain an 89-foot wide single span concrete arch culvert and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The sturture will carry SR 2035 across Bear Creek (HQ—CWF, MF) and have a 32-foot normal clear span and a 6-foot minimum underclearance. (Impact CR-1) 2. The removal of the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 63-ft long, 24-inch RCP culvert and to construct and maintain appurtenant features. The structure will carry SR 2035 across a Tributary to Bear Creek (HQ—CWF, MF). (Impact CR-2) 3. The relocation of 37-LF of stream and associated floodway of a tributary to Bear Creek (HQ—CWF, MF) to accommodate the SR 2035 fill slope. (Impact FILSC-1) 4. The relocation of 33-LF of stream and associated floodway of a tributary to Bear Creek (HQ—CWF, MF) to accommodate the SR 2035 fill slope. The stream will also be extended approximately 100-ft to outlet in Bear Creek. (Impact FILSC-2) The project is located along SR 2035 Section 353 Segment 0090, Offset 0000, approximately 0.25 mile north of the SR 2035/ SR 2036 intersection (Pleasant View Summit, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 14` 50.91"; Longitude: -75° 41` 25.60") in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 41° 14` 50.91", Longitude: -75° 41` 25.60". Application received: August 16, 2022.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306123-002. PA DOT Engineering District 10, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a composite pre-stressed concrete PA bulb-tee beam bridge having a normal span of 57.52 feet, an underclearance of 8.3 feet and an out-to-out width of 43.22 feet along SR 2005 (known locally as Brick Church Road) over Cherry Run (CWF) resulting in a total of 244 feet of permanent stream impacts and 318 feet of temporary stream impacts (Whitesburg, PA Quadrangle N: 40.68856°; W: 79.41822°) in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Latitude: 40.68856°, Longitude: -79.41822°. Application received: March 20, 2023. Issued: June 14, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700, 717-705-4802.
E3803223-001. North Cornwall Township, 320 South 18th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042-5775, North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To relocate the pump station building permanently impacting 0.18 acre of the floodplain of Quittaphilla Creek (TSF, MF). All proposed impacts are for the purpose of upgrading the pumping station's total capacity and electric mechanisms. The project is located at the Dairy Road Pumping Station (Lat: 40.3367, Long: -76.4658). There are no impacts to wetlands proposed. Latitude: 40.3367°, Longitude: -76.4658°. Application received: February 13, 2023. Issued: June 26, 2023.
E2103223-001. Silver Spring Township, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To install two pickleball courts at Hidden Creek Park. The project is located at Hidden Creek Park in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County (40.2557, -76.0105) Latitude: 40.2557°, Longitude: -76.0105°. Application received: February 13, 2023. Issued: June 22, 2023.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E5605221-006. Carrie Morchesky, 1111 Mechling Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Indian Lake Borough, Somerset County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The applicant has been given consent to: Operate and maintain two boat slips and an associated boat house (40-ft long x 30-ft wide), within an approximately 50-ft x 30-ft area, with a depth of 6.8-ft, that was excavated along 30 ft of Indian Lake (CWF) shoreline, for the purpose of creating recreational boat slips and a boat house. The project will permanently affect 30 LF of Indian Lake shoreline. The project is located at 1263 Peninsula Drive, Central City, PA 15926 (Stoystown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 02` 21.43"; Longitude: -78° 52` 32.22"; Subbasin 18E) Latitude: 40° 02` 21.43", Longitude: -78° 52` 32.22". Application received: December 16, 2021. Issued: June 22, 2023.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101,717-783-5784.
Contact: Ryan Knarr, Civil Engineer Consultant Hydraulic, 717-772-5943.
D58-020. PA American Water Company, Kurt Staller, Project Manager, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. To modify, operate, and maintain Lake Montrose Dams across Snake Creek (CWF, MF), impacting 0 acre of wetlands and 10 feet of stream and providing 0 acre of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of rehabilitating the dam and increasing spillway capacity to meet the current DEP regulations Application received: February 10, 2021. Issued: June 13, 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 ESG295823014-00
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Co LLC
Contact Person Barry Mahar
Address 30351 Route 6
City, State, Zip Wysox, PA 18854
Township(s) Auburn Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Riley Creek # 73530 (CWF, MF)
Application received: June 5, 2023
Issued: June 22, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG295823009-00
Applicant Name Coterra Energy, Inc.
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
Township(s) Lenox Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Millard Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: March 27, 2023
Issued: June 22, 2023
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D.J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
ESCP # ESX181290008-01
Applicant Name Olympus Energy, LLC
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
Address 501 Technology Drive, Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Rostraver Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Gillespie Run, WWF
Application received: May 23, 2023
Renewal issued: June 22, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG073023009-00
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 Bates Fork, HQ—WWF
Application received: March 31, 2023
Issued: June 22, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG073022016-01
Applicant Name DTM Appalachia Gathering, LLC
Contact Person John Dzurko
Address 1000 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Jefferson Township
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Muddy Creek, WWF (four discharge points)
Application received: May 25, 2023
Issued: June 22, 2023
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The Following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit(s), Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, Have Been Issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, P.O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Application No. 23001
Applicant Name Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Address 10 Highland Avenue
City, State, Zip Chester, PA 19013
County Delaware County
Municipality City of Chester
Tank Type One AST storing aqueous ammonia
Tank Capacity 35,000 gallons
Application Received June 22, 2023
Permit Issued June 22, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION
UNDER ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
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.
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.
Osceola Big M 0148 5697, Storage Tank Facility ID # 59-70659, 7732 State Route 49, Osceola, PA 16942, Osceola Township, Tioga County. EnviroTrac Ltd, 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086 on behalf of Evergreen Resource Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Sunoco Lewisburg Term 0000-1306, Storage Tank Facility ID # 60-22710, 2002 West Market Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, East Buffalo Township, Union County. Aquaterra Technolgies Inc., 901 S. Bomar St, Suite 1A, West Chester, PA 19382, on behalf of Terminal Operations, a series of Evergreen Resources Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Leaded and Unleaded Gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Lukoil 69703, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-42593, 101 Crawford Ave., Conshohocken, PA 19428, West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County. EnviroTrac Ltd., 602 S. Bethlehem Pike, Suite A-2&3, Ambler, PA 19002, on behalf of Lukoil North America, LLC, 302 Harper Drive, Suite 303, Moorestown, NJ 08057 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Global Montello Group 3429, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-42808, 799 Upland Ave., Upland, PA 19015, Upland Borough, Delaware County. Geo-Enviro Consulting & Remediation LLC, 371 Hoes Lane, Suite 200, Piscataway, NJ 08854, on behalf of Greyhound Upland Petroleum Storage Company, 799 Upland Avenue, Upland, PA 19015 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Red Star Express, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-80940, Avenue B, Buncher Commerce Park, Leetsdale, PA 15056, Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110, on behalf of The Buncher Company, 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel/gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
C&D Auto Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-10474, 1265 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, McKees Rocks Borough, Allegheny County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Frank Bryan, Inc., 1263 Chartiers Avenue, McKess Rocks, PA 15136 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential 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.
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.
Former Sheetz 165, Storage Tank Facility ID # 53-06321, 208 Sout Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, Coudersport Borough, Potter County. EnviroTrack, Ltd, 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, on behalf of Sheetz, Inc., 351 Sheetz Way, Claysburg, PA 16625 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on June 22, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
J.A. & W.A. Hess Ready Mix, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-51043, 10 Hess Road, Hazleton, PA 18202, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of J.A. & W.A. Hess, Inc., 10 Hess Road, Hazleton, PA 18202 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel. The plan was not acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on June 22, 2023.
Uni Mart 44343, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-36683, 901 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Fuel Up Trucksville, LLC, 10 Nittany Lane, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on June 22, 2023.
Easton Ave Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 48-22836, 2900 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Community First Fund, 51 South Duke Street, Suite 400, Lancaster, PA 17608 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on June 23, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Chris, 724-598-2206.
Last Minit Mart New Castle, Storage Tank Facility ID # 37-30260, 511 Montgomery Ave, New Castle, PA 16102, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Reed Oil Company, 511 Montgomery Ave, New Castle, PA 16102 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on June 26, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Welsh's Service Station, Storage Tank Facility ID # 04-06424, 117 South River Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Franklin Township, Beaver County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Welsh's Service Station, 117 South River Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded petroleum. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on June 13, 2023.
DeBaldo Sales and Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-80057, 3451 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116, Indiana Township, Allegheny County. Environmental Geo-Services, 40 Callahan Road, Greenville, PA 16125, on behalf of Orlando DeBaldo, 3451 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential did not demonstrate attainment of the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on June 12, 2023.
Sunoco # 0363-8822, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-21483, 140 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, City of Greensburg, Westmoreland County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 16365, on behalf of Sunoco Retail, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on June 22, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
ESG000422001-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of final action regarding the following Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control Permit Application related to Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. Proposed Line 1360 Replacement Project, Monaca Borough, Center Township and Hopewell Township, Beaver County. The project is proposing to replace approximately 2.78 miles of 16-inch diameter natural gas pipeline.
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Counties DEP Office ESG000422001-00 Columbia Gas Transmission LLC
P.O. Box 1273
1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE Charleston, WV 25325Beaver County Regional Permit Coordination Office
Any person aggrieved by this action may challenge it in an appropriate legal forum. The State and Federal courts are currently split on whether the proper forum to challenge a Department permit, authorization or approval for a facility or activity subject to the Federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C.A. §§ 717 et seq., is the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit or the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. See Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envtl. Prot., 833 F.3d 360 (3d Cir. 2016); Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envt'l Prot., 903 F.3d 65 (3d Cir. 2018), cert. denied, 139 S. Ct. 1648, 203 L. Ed. 899 (2019) and Cole v. Dep't. of Envtl Prot., 1577 C.D. 2019 WL 2420667 (Pa. Cmwlth Ct. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending); West Rockhill Twp. v. Dep't of Envtl. Prot., No. 1595 C.D. 2019 WL 2426014 (Pa. Cmwlth. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending). You should promptly consult with a lawyer on the steps to take if you wish to challenge this action and to best protect your interests. Important legal rights are at stake. You should show this document to a lawyer at once.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS The following permit application has been received by the Department. Persons objecting to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before 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 Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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).
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@ pa.gov.
E0483223-004, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230; Norwood Drive LN-25/LN-35 Exposure Repair Project.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in approximately 40 feet of Stockman Run (WWF) for the purpose of protecting two exposed existing 20-inch diameter natural gas pipelines, LN-25 and LN-35. The work includes the installation of in-stream grade control structure (cross vane and bank stabilization) live stake plantings and erosion control matting.
The project is located along Norwood Drive approximately 800 feet from the intersection of State Route 18 (Beaver Falls, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.8277°; Longitude: -80.3264) in Big Beaver Borough and Koppel Borough, Beaver County.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-891. Filed for public inspection July 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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