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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Groff's Pork and Beans Farm LLC
262 Pawling Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837Union County 0 643.61 Swine NA Renewal Hickory Lane Farm
230 Clarks Run Road
Blain, PA 17006Perry County 420.9 1,773.65 Swine HQ Renewal Wetzel Poultry Farm
2450 Mummasburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams County 115 405.71 Tom
TurkeysNA New Shadow Ridge Ram—Phil Good
2418 Bachman Road
Lancaster, PA 17602Lancaster County 156.6 1,027.05 Layers/
HeifersNA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nadera Bair, Clerk II, 570-327-0551.
Application No. 1423508, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Niagara Bottling LLC Address 217 Aqua Penn Drive
Howard, PA 16841Municipality Boggs Township County Centre County Responsible Official John Khairzada
1440 Bridgegate Drive
Diamond Bar, PA 91765Consulting Engineer Gary J Toplak
112 Pineview Road
Baden, PA 15005
Application Received August 28, 2023 Description Permitting existing facility with bottled water operations. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Sterrett, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6899.
Application No. 3223504, Construction/Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indiana County Municipal Services Authority Address 602 Kolter Drive
Indiana, PA 15701Municipality White Township and Ernest Borough County Indiana County Responsible Official Marty Maschak
Executive Director
602 Kolter Drive
Indiana, PA 15701Consulting Engineer Christopher Wharton, P.E.
Gibson-Thomas Engineering
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received August 22, 2023 Description Construct new East Pike Pump Station, Demolish existing East Pike Pump Station and Replace 2-inch PRV in Ernest Borough PRV Vault. Application No. 2023503, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Saegertown Borough Address P.O. Box 588
Saegertown Borough, PA 16433
Municipality Saegertown Borough County Crawford County Responsible Official Charles Lawrence Jr.
Borough Manager
P.O. Box 558
Saegertown, PA 16433
Consulting Engineer Darren C. Pike, P.E.
Greenman-Pedersen
8 Gibson Street
North East, PA 16428
Application Received August 31, 2023 Description New Well No. 9; PFAS Treatment; New Water Treatment Plant. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0923514, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Carousel Farm Education Center Address 226 Grenoble Road
Ivyland, PA 18974Municipality Northampton Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Mario LaGrottle
226 Grenoble Road
Ivyland, PA 18974-1200
Consulting Engineer S & G Water Conditioning, Inc.
P.O. Box 2868
Warminister, PA 18974-0087Application Received August 28, 2023 Description Installation of Nitrate and PFAS removal systems. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSWSDW@pa.gov.
Application No. 2623511, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant North Fayette County Municipal Authority Address 1634 University Drive
P.O. Box 368
Dunbar, PA 15431
Municipality Dunbar Township County Fayette County Responsible Official Kenny Martray
Manager
1634 University Drive
P.O. Box 368
Dunbar, PA 15431
Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, Inc.
220 West Kensinger Drive
Suite 100
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Application Received September 1, 2023 Description Application for construction of a replacement liner and cover for the Porter Hill Reservoir, as well as the relocation of the system entry point for the purposes of using the rehabilitated Porter Hill Reservoir for contact time.
BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PABIG AND PABIS)The following parties have applied for either an Individual Site Permit (PABIS) or an Individual Generator Permit (PABIG) for beneficial use of sewage sludge (biosolids) by land application. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to land apply biosolids subject to certain requirements in the permit.
Individuals wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office reponsible within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding an application. A response should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Regional Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, comments received and other information on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the responsible DEP Regional Office indicated before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Northcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Rebecca Renner, Biosolids Coordinator, 570-980-4696.
PABIG No. 4801, Robinson Septic Service, Inc., 306 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Walker Township, Centre County. Wade Robbins, 306 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. renewal of an individual permit at the Robert A. Reese Farm, 205 Snydertown Road, Howard, PA 16841. Application received: January 20, 2023
PABIS No. 4821, Leslie's Septic Service, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, Pike Township, Potter County. Lauren Hinman, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922. Circle H Ranch Farm in Pike Township, Potter County. Special Conditions: In addition to applicable conditions of the Farm Conservation Plan, an unharvested grass or hay buffer strip, at least 15 feet wide, shall be maintained along the downslope perimeter of each field closest to Pine Creek. This buffer strip shall not be utilized for the application of treated septage. The buffer strip shall be visually monitored monthly and after, or during, majorprecipitation events for evidence of runoff beyond the buffer strip. A written record of the date, time, weather conditions and observations concerning the buffer strip conditions shall be maintained and made available to the Department on request. Any evidence of treated septage runoff beyond the buffer strip shall be reported immediately to the Department by telephone and within 48 hours via e-mail. Application received: July 7, 2023.
PABIS No. 4824, Leslie's Septic Service, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, Pike Township, Potter County. Lauren Hinman, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, Woodcock Farm in Clymer Borough, Tioga County. Special Conditions: The generation, or storage, of treated septage at the Woodcock Farm is prohibited. Application received: July 7, 2023.
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.
Donald Conrad Residence, Primary Facility ID # 862565, 157 Hemlock Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Boggs Township, Clearfield County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601 on behalf of Donald Conrad, 157 Hemlock Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns the remediation of soil contaminated with heating oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Progress on August 10, 2023. Application received: August 25, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
56 & 60 West Marshall Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 824326, 56 & 60 West Marshall Road, Lansdowne, PA 19050, Lansdowne Borough, Delaware County. Kevin Davis, PE, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Mark Fuessinger, One Creative, 16 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Chlorinated compounds were detected in soil and groundwater at the site. The site will continue to be used for commercial/industrial purposes. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Times and Sunday Times on September 23, 2021. Application received: July 19, 2023.
Parkway Plaza, Primary Facility ID # 868172, 120 North Adams Street, 130 North Adams Street, 329 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380, West Chester Borough, Chester County. Stephen Huxta, Huxta Environmental LLC, 461 Merlin Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on behalf of Eli Kahn, 314 East Chestnut Street Associates, LP, 120 Pennsylvania Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been found to be impacted by VOCs. The proposed future use of the property will remain nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Local News on July 7, 2023. Application received: July 14, 2023.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGM039SW002. Michael Brothers Mt. Pleasant LLC, 901 Horning Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. An application for coverage under Municipal Waste General Permit No. WMGM039SW002 at the Michael Brothers Mt. Pleasant Facility, located at 1215 Route 31 West, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, was received. This permit authorizes processing and beneficial use of post-consumer asphalt shingles (tear-offs) and pre-consumer asphalt shingles (i.e., imperfections, tabs, trimming scraps, etc., generated in the manufacturing of new asphalt shingles and damaged, unused shingles) as an ingredient in hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt paving material, a component of a sub-base material, as dust control on rural roads when applied with a binder, and as a component or ingredient in fuel used in cement or lime manufacturing or in the generation of electricity or steam. The processing is limited to transferring, screening, shredding, grinding, sorting and magnetic removal of ferrous metal. Application received: August 11, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: August 24, 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.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR123SW056, EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Jackson Township, Greene County. An application was received to modify the piping design of the EQM Marlin AST Facility under General Permit No. WMGR123SW056. Application received: August 4, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: August 17, 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.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Marden Environmental Transport, LLC, 87 Laurel Hill Road, Brookfield, CT 06804. License No. PA-AH 0939. Accepted: July 31, 2023.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC, 1 Eden Lane, Flanders, NJ 07836. License No. PA-AH 0500. Accepted: August 2, 2023.
Miller Environmental Group, Inc., 538 Edwards Avenue, Calverton, NY 11933. License No. PA-AH 0501. Accepted: August 29, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Hamilton Pet Meadow, Inc., 1500 Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619. License No. PA-HC 0227. Accepted: August 29, 2023.
Lewis Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 639, Royersford, PA 19468. License No. PA-HC 0280. Accepted: August 3, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2507.
48-00003I: Keystone Cement Co., Route 329, Bath, PA 18014-0058, East Allen Township, Northampton County. Application received: April 14, 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 # 48-00003I to Keystone Cement Co., Route 329, Bath, PA 18014-0058, for their facility located in East Allen Township, Northampton County. The facility currently operates pursuant to a Title V Operating Permit No. 48-00003. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, this plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Plan Approval No. 48-00003I is for the installation of an additional new baghouse to control existing clinker processing sources for reduced particulate loading to the existing baghouses and additional particulate control. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit, No. 48-00003. The project does not increase production capacity and does not trigger the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 related to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), or those of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR). The proposed new baghouse will collect 99.9% of particulate emissions before discharging into atmosphere. The use of baghouses capable of removing 99.9% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The company will operate the baghouse in accordance with good operating practices to assure proper operation of the system. The plan approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The existing sources which are controlled by this additional baghouse are subject to Subpart LLL National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry. There are no emission increases associated with this project. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Any person wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 48-00003I and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP23-000016: Philadelphia Water Department Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: January 19, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Plan Approval No. IP23-000016 at the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant (NE WPCP). IP23-000016 is for the installation of the following sources: three (3) 23.354 million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boiler firing natural gas, one (1) 23.364 MMBtu/hr boiler firing digester gas, and two (2) 13.788 MMBtu/hr boilers firing both natural gas and No. 2 oil. The proposed boilers are replacements for six (6) existing boilers. IP23-000016 also extends the operation of one (1) 33.54 MMBtu/hr boiler and two (2) 14.27 MMBtu/hr boilers, all firing natural gas, which were permitted under Installation Permit Nos. IP23-000117, IP23-000118, and IP23-000227 as temporary replacements for the existing boilers. Both the two (2) temporary boilers and the six (6) existing boilers will be removed from the facility after the six (6) replacement boilers are installed and operational. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements. The plan approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_ Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant IP23-000016'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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.
31-03041A: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Union Furnace Quarry, P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County. Application received: August 1, 2023. For the installation of a crushing facility at the limestone quarry. PM emissions from the crushing facility will be controlled by wet suppression. PTE for 8,760-hr operation of the facility is 12.9 tpy PM, 4.7 tpy PM-10, and 0.8 tpy PM-2.5. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed 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, and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
38-03072A: Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services, 400 South 8th Street, Room 12, Lebanon, PA 17042-6794, North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. Application received: May 18, 2023. For the installation of two engines to provide mission critical electric power to their new facilities at 1805 Cornwall Road. The engines will also participate in PJM's Emergency Load Response Program. The first engine (Source ID 101) is a 1,468 hp natural gas fired Caterpillar G3512 engine equipped with a 1,000 kW generator. The 4-stroke lean-burn non-emergency RICE will be equipped with a carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation catalyst and automatic air to fuel (A/F) ratio controls. The second engine (Source ID 102) is a 1,829 hp diesel fired Caterpillar C32 engine equipped with a 1,250 kW generator. The non-emergency engine is equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and a CO oxidation catalyst. Potential emissions from the project are estimated to be: 7.06 tpy CO, 7.76 tpy NOx, 0.03 tpy PM/PM10/PM2.5, 0.04 tpy SOx, 3.73 tpy VOC, and 0.71 tpy of a single HAP (formaldehyde). 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 §§ 123.13, 123.21, 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
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.
15-0094D: Metallurgical Products Company, 810 Lincoln Avenue, West Chester, PA 19381, West Goshen Township, Chester County. Application received: July 1, 2023. This action is for the installation of a new ETA Engineering Inc. multi-mode dust collector system, including associated auxiliary equipment and a new in-duct natural gas-fired burner (C06) at the existing copper alloying facility. The baghouse will be located at the Metallurgical Products West Chester Plant. The new baghouse is intended to replace two (2) existing baghouses (Control Device IDs C01 and C03) permitted under Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) No. 15-00094. The new baghouse will be used to control particulate matter (PM) emissions from Source IDs 111 and 140. Post control potential to emit (PTE) particulate matter (PM) from Source IDs 111 and 140 combined is 24.04 tons per year. However, per SMOP No. 15-00094, Source ID 111 has a post-control PM emissions limit of 14.63 tons per year. PTE from the in-duct burner are as follows: 1.91 tons of NOx per year; 3.87 tons of CO per year; 0.07 ton PM per year; and less than 1 ton per year of VOC and SO2. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-30-00072J: Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. Application received: September 8, 2014. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46, the Department intends to issue Air Quality plan approval for authorization to increase the annual raw coal throughput limitation applicable to the Consol Bailey Coal Preparation Plant (''Bailey'') from 41,300,000 tons per year to 51,000,000 tons per year. Bailey is a Title V facility and a major facility for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The proposed increase in raw coal throughput (''project'') at Bailey does not involve the construction, reconstruction, or modification of any air contamination sources or controls. The emissions increases associated with the proposed project will not exceed 74.0 tpy PM10, 35.0 tpy PM2.5, and 27.0 tpy volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The resulting facility-wide projected actual emissions will not exceed 162.0 tpy PM10, 45.0 tpy PM2.5, and 256.0 tpy VOCs. The proposed Air Quality plan approval for Bailey includes conditions that specify an annual raw coal throughput limitation of 51,000,000 tons per year and additional recordkeeping requirements. Each source at Bailey affected by the proposed project is also subject to applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code and 40 CFR Part 60 (Subpart A—General Provisions and Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants), which include emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and Best Available Technology (BAT) and work practice requirements. These applicable requirements are specified in other air quality authorizations currently in force at Bailey which ensures compliance with 25 Pa. Code. The prior BAT determinations for the control of fugitive and point source emissions at Bailey will not change due to the project. Bailey is no longer a major stationary source under 40 CFR 52.21 related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and the proposed project is not subject to additional applicable requirements under the PSD program. Bailey remains a major facility for VOCs under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR), but the project neither results in a significant emissions increase nor a significant net emissions increase for VOCs, and does not subject the proposed project to additional requirements under the NNSR program. The plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To schedule an appointment to review the Air Quality plan approval application or proposed Air Quality plan approval, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum or the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412.442.4000. A file review can be scheduled through the Department's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx. A person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Devin P. Tomko, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; via email to dtomko@pa.gov; or via fax to 412.442.4194. Each protest and set of written comments must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the protest or comments, identification of the proposed plan approval (PA-30-00072J), and concise statements of the objections and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A protest to the proposed action shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 (relating to public notice). A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, determines that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the source is located and the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri L. Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or via email to shguerrier@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
18-00005, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, Leidy Township, Clinton County. Application received: December 29, 2022. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Finnefrock Compressor Station facility located in Leidy Township, Clinton County and owned and operated by Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection intends to modify the facility's Title V Operating Permit. The proposed permit revision also includes applicable presumptive RACT III requirements for other existing sources at the facility. The facility is located at Finnefrock Station Lane, Renovo, PA 17764. The facility's representative to contact concerning this application is Mr. Glenn Boutillier, Environmental Specialist III, phone number is 804-356-1364. The facility's major emission sources include four natural gas-fired Ajax boilers with Btu input ratings of 2.75 million, 2.5 million and two at 4.2 million Btu per hour, one 1,100 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Ingersoll Rand model KVG-ML compressor engine, one 4,000 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Cooper model 10V-275C2 compressor engine, one 6,000 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Cooper model 12W-330C2 compressor engine, one 4,200 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Dresser-Rand model TCV-10 compressor engine, one 16,000 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Solar Mars model 100 turbine engine and one 11,026 brake-horsepower natural gas-fired Solar Taurus model 70M turbine engine along with two emergency generator engines and several storage tanks for lubricating oils, ethylene glycol and waste fluids. The facility has the potential to emit 275.3 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 241.84 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 73.98 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 4.86 tons of sulfur oxides per year (SOx), 18.87 tons of particulate matter (PM/PM-10) per year, 32.34 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) per year and 155,430 tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs) per year. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT III approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. The proposed amendments to the RACT III determinations, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (18-00005) for the facility. The relevant RACT III requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT III determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal; this includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive RACT III requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.112, as they apply to existing sources. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT III determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
• Source P104 (Engine No. 4) hours of operation shall not exceed 4,000 in any twelve consecutive month period.
• The company will be required to keep records of the hours of operation of Source P104 on a monthly basis and submit semi-annual reports verifying compliance with the limitation.
• Source P105 (Engine No. 5) hours of operation shall not exceed 2,800 in any twelve consecutive month period.
• The company will be required to keep records of the hours of operation of Source P105 on a monthly basis and submit semi-annual reports verifying compliance with the limitation
• Source P106 (Engine No. 6) hours of operation shall not exceed 8,000 in any twelve consecutive month period.
• The company will be required to keep records of the hours of operation of Source P106 on a monthly basis and submit semi-annual reports verifying compliance with the limitation
A public hearing will be held if requested by November 1, 2023, to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on November 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be October 25, 2023. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/North-central-Regional-Office/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. Please contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 or monitor the Web site to determine if a hearing will be held. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Persons 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 Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. A 30-day comment period from the date of this notice 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 RACT III Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT III Plan. All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3636. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
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.
19-00015, HRI, Inc., 1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, Hemlock Township, Columbia County. Application received: November 14, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Permit for the Bloomsburg asphalt plant. The facility's main sources include one (1) 250-ton per hour batch asphalt plant. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 42.93 TPY of CO; 18.90 TPY of NOx; 45.90 TPY of SOx; 2.65 TPY of PM/PM10; 18.03 TPY of VOC; 10,032 TPY of CO2e and 2.09 TPY of total HAPs. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy best available technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as the New Source Performance Standards Subpart I sections 60.90—60.93. The State Only Permit renewal contains all applicable requirements including the testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice other compliance conditions as necessary to verify compliance with the applicable requirements as derived from the PA DEP air quality rules and regulations under 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03080, Rohrer's Quarry Lititz, 70 Lititz Road, P. O. Box 365, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. Application received: April 27, 2023. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of their quarry and stone crushing facility. The subject facility has the potential-to-emit 29.23 tpy PM, 10.89 tpy PM10 and 0.81 tpy PM2.5. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 and 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
06-03079, DS Smith Packaging, 100 Grace Street, Reading, PA 19611, City of Reading, Berks County. Application received: February 23, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the corrugated fiber products. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 46 tpy of NOx, 77 tpy of CO, 7 tpy of PM, 9 tpy of VOC and less than a ton of other pollutants. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ.
28-03012, Hartman Snack Group, Inc./Gibble Foods, 6647 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Application received: April 29, 2023. For operation of a potato chip manufacturing facility. The facility potential emissions are 5.82 tons of CO, 10.09 tons of NOx, 3.17 tons of PM, 0.01 ton of SOx, and 0.86 ton of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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.
23-00102, Brandywine Veterinary Hospital, 1270 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County. Application received: March 15, 2023. This action is a renewal of a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit. Potential emissions at the facility are as follows: 0.49 ton per year of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx); 0.49 ton per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC); 1.64 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO); 1.15 tons of particulate matter (PM) and 0.41 ton per year of sulfur oxides (SO2). The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00190, Dickson Investment Hardware, 386 East Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: October 5, 2022. This action is for the renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of two (2) burn off ovens, one (1) emergency engine at an existing small steel foundry. The annual facility-wide potentials to emit are less than 25 tons VOC and NOx and any combination HAP, less than 10 tons of any individual HAP, and less than 100 tons of PM; therefore, the facility is categorized as a natural minor facility. The NESHAP requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZ (Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources) are included with the renewal permit. The permit will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 56773708. Miller Springs Remediation Management, Inc., 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77046, Conemaugh and Tire Hill Townships, Somerset County. To revise the permit for post-mining reclamation for full removal of refuse. Application received: July 13, 2023. Accepted: August 22, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 11051301. NPDES No. PA0235652. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Cresson, Allegheny, Munster and Washington Townships; Cresson and Sankertown Boroughs, Cambria County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the addition of the Lower Kittanning Coal Seam to the existing Subsidence Control Plan Area. Application received: July 7, 2023. Accepted: August 23, 2023.
CORRECTION—previously published on August 26, 2023
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to revise alignments of 10L-4 and 11L-4 borehole access roads, affecting 3.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: July 28, 2023. Accepted: August 8, 2023.
CORRECTION—previously published on August 26, 2023
Mining Permit No. 30841317. NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene and Washington Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of degas boreholes, affecting 8.5 proposed surface acres. Application received: July 13, 2023. Accepted: August 7, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 11031301. NPDES No. PA0235539. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Jackson, Cambria, Croyle and Summerhill Townships, Cambria County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: July 28, 2023. Accepted: August 30, 2023.
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. 56920114. NPDES No. PA0212334. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Southampton Township, Somerset County. Permit transfer from Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, for 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: August 29, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32230101. NPDES No. PA0279889. Simkol Corporation, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, Young Township, Indiana County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine affecting 22.8 acres. Receiving streams: Nesbit Run to Blacklegs Creek, classified for the following use: CWF & CWF. Application received: August 29, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32831602. NPDES No. PA0214515. General Trade Corporation, 745 Power Plant Road, New Florence, PA 15944, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit for The Central Prep Plant affecting 28.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: September 5, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 33110101. MSM Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801, Beaver Township, Jefferson County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to include a post mining land use change from ''Forestland'' to ''Unmanaged Natural Habitat'' on the Kenneth Raybuck and Janet McBride properties. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Reitz Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 25, 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
Parameter 30-day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 31180301. NPDES No. PA0279668. U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17042, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 85.5 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF & MF. Application received: August 29, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56230801. PAM423001-GP104. Griffith Excavation, Inc., 152 Blough Road, Boswell, PA 15531, Jenner Township, Somerset 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: Stonycreek River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: September 1, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 6575SM5. NPDES Permit No. PA0225789. Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, RI 18195, Ross Township, Monroe County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 37.4 acres. Receiving stream: Aquashicola Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: August 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:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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 3, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0235571. Mining Permit No. 17031301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Burnside Township, Clearfield County. Application received: July 12, 2021. Accepted: September 8, 2021.
To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to add outfall 004 in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 56.5 surface acres and 5,382.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary (''A'') Kilns Run, classified for the following use: CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed 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 004 discharging to Unnamed Tributary (''A'') Kilns Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum 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 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0226360. Mining Permit No. 13760301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Application received: December 12, 2022.
NPDES permit affecting 137.5 acres. Receiving stream: Buckwa Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Buckwa Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 001 Existing TFO 0.04 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Acidity, Total (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Flow (gpm) Report
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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jared Jacobini, Aquatic Biologist 1, 570-327-3707.
E4704223-003. Mahoning Township, 849 Bloom Rd, Danville, PA 17821, Mahoning Township, Montour County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 1, 2023.
Mahoning Township is applying to regrade and reshape 210 linear feet of Blizzards Run as noted to remove accumulated sediment within the channel. The proposed work implies that the capacity of the channel to be impaired and the project will alleviate nuisance flooding from the channel overtopping. The alternatives analysis states a no build option does not provide a more defined flood bench needed to eliminate secondary overflow channels occurring via erosion and not meet the goals of the project. No proposed stability within the channel or on the banks of the project reaches are proposed within the application. Blizzards Run is designated under Chapter 93 as Cold Water-Migratory Fish. Latitude: 40°, 58`, 0"; Longitude: -76°, 36`, 9".
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.
E4002223-018. Bridging Pennsylvania Developer I, LLC, Nova Tower 1, Suite 300, 1 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5318, White Haven Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 18, 2023.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0080 Sec 08B bridge replacement project: 1. To remove the existing Eastbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span continuous steel girder bridge having a span of 855-foot, width of 56.0-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. Structure will be shifted approximately 56 feet south. 2. To remove the existing Westbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span continuous steel girder bridge having a span of 770-foot, width of 44.0-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. 3. To extend an existing stream enclosure by adding 31.5-foot to an existing 12-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert for a total length of 274.5-foot carrying Tributary Lehigh River. The project is located at SR 008 Segment 2728 Offset 0000 Eastbound and SR 0080 Segment 2729 Offset 0000 Westbound crossing of Lehigh River (HQ-CWF, MF) in White Haven Borough, Luzerne County. (White Haven, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.055875; Longitude: -75.770622). The project occurs in both Luzerne and Carbon Counties and is associated with Permit E1302223-003.
E4002223-017. Bridging Pennsylvania Developer I, LLC, Nova Tower 1, Suite 300, 1 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5318, Black Creek Township, Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 16, 2023.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0080 Sec 352 bridge replacement project: 1. To remove the existing Eastbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span pre-stressed bulb tee beam bridge having a span of 518-foot, width of 73.5-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. 2. To remove the existing Westbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span pre-stressed bulb tee beam bridge having a span of 472-foot, width of 57.5-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. The project is located at SR 008 Segment 2504 Offset 1414 Eastbound and SR 0080 Segment 2505 Offset 491 Westbound crossing of Nescopeck Creek (TSF, MF) in Black Creek Township and Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County. (Berwick PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.007445; Longitude: -76.164480).
E1302223-003. Bridging Pennsylvania Developer I, LLC, Nova Tower 1, Suite 300, 1 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5318, East Side Borough, Kidder Township, Carbon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 18, 2023.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0080 Sec 08B bridge replacement project: 1. To remove the existing Eastbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span continuous steel girder bridge having a span of 855-foot, width of 56.0-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. Structure will be shifted approximately 56 feet south. 2. To remove the existing Westbound structure and to construct and maintain a 4-span continuous steel girder bridge having a span of 770-foot, width of 44.0-foot and approximate minimum underclearance of 36.56-foot. 3. To extend an existing stream enclosure by adding 31.5-foot to an existing 12-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert for a total length of 274.5-foot carrying Tributary Lehigh River. The project is located at SR 008 Segment 2728 Offset 0000 Eastbound and SR 0080 Segment 2729 Offset 0000 Westbound crossing of Lehigh River (HQ-CWF, MF) in East Side Borough and Kidder Township, Carbon County. (White Haven, PA Quadrangle, Lattitude: 41.055875; Longitude: -75.770622). The project occurs in both Luzerne and Carbon Counties and is associated with Permit E4002223-018.
E5402223-005. Port Carbon Borough, 301 First Street, Port Carbon, PA 17965, Port Carbon Borough, Palo Alto Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 24, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Mill Creek and Schuylkill River Bypass Project: 1) An intake along the bank Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 1,493-ft long, 35-ft wide, 5-ft high concrete box culvert with a concrete headwall, concrete weir, and R-8 riprap. 2) A stream enclosure of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 1,493-ft long, 35-ft wide, 5-ft high concrete box culvert having a 1% longitudinal slope, concrete headwalls, and R-8 riprap on the upstream and downstream ends of the enclosure. 3) An outfall along the bank of the Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a 35-ft wide, 5-ft high concrete box culvert and R-8 riprap apron. The intake portion of the culvert is located in Mill Creek, approximately 250-ft west of the intersection of Canal Street and Rose Avenue. The outfall portion of the culvert is located in the Schuylkill River, approximately 750-ft north of intersection of East Bacon Street and George Street (Pottsville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 41` 41.01"; Longitude: -76° 10` 10.46") in Port Carbon Borough and Palo Alto Borough, Schuylkill County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E6106223-001. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 8451, Harrisburg, PA 17105, Cornplanter Township, Venango County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 5, 2023.
To construct and maintain a ten feet wide, paved, grade bicycle trail with associated stormwater management facilities consisting of the replacement of three stream culverts, installation of two stormwater culverts, tree clearing, and minor grading in Oil Creek State Park, Cornplanter Township, Venango County directly impacting three unnamed tributaries to Oil Creek, the floodway and flood plain of Oil Creek, and three wetlands totaling approximately 0.01 acre of permanent stream impact, 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impacts, and 0.97 acre of permanent floodway impact while temporarily impacting 0.02 acre of stream, 0.01 acre of wetland, and 0.27 acre of floodway. Latitude: 41.511561°, Longitude: -79.679804°.
E4306223-002. Combined Systems Inc., 388 Kinsman Road, Jamestown, PA 16134, Greene Township, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 20, 2023.
Applicant is seeking after-the-fact permit coverage for one existing 36-inch culvert that crosses an unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek, one existing 48-inch culvert that crosses Sugar Creek, and one existing ford that crosses an unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek. Latitude: 41.47403°, Longitude: -80.48064°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E3803223-002. North Lebanon Township, 725 Kimmerlings Road, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 30, 2023.
To 1) restore approximately 2,150 linear feet of the shoreline around the lake, 2) maintain an existing 48" and two 24" CMPs, 3) remove an existing small island and diving pier and providing project signage. All impacts are for the purpose of improving the park for recreation and safety. The project is located at Lion's Lake in North Lebanon Township (Latitude: 40.358, Longitude: -76.453) There are no impacts to wetland areas or streams on the site proposed.
E0503121-002. PA Department of Transportation Engineering District 9-0, 1620 North Juniata Street, Holidaysburg, PA 16648, East Saint Clair Township, and West Saint Clair Township, Bedford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 24, 2021.
To remove existing structures and to 1) install and maintain a 98-inch x 63-inch culvert with 1-foot uniform depression in UNT Barfoot Run (WWF, MF), 2) repair an existing bridge over Barefoot Run (WWF, MF), 3) repair an existing bridge over Dunning Creek (WWF, MF) and 4) install two rock veins and perform stream remediation in Barefoot Run (WWF, MF). This is for the purpose of improving transportation safety in East and West Saint Clair Townships, Bedford County (40.1683°, -78.5946°). The project proposes to permanently impact 140 linear feet of stream channel with 126 linear feet of temporary stream channel impacts.
E5003223-002. Susquehanna Crossing, MRPI Amity Hall, LLC, 509 South Exeter Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Watts Township, Perry County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 18, 2023.
To 1) permanently fill 264 linear feet of UNT to the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) in the western portion of the site. 2) 20 linear feet of impact to the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) in the southern portion of the site for the installation of a stormwater outfall. Ninety-one linear feet of stream will also be temporarily impacted. 3) permanently impact approximately 80 linear feet of two UNT to Susquehanna River and their floodways by installing a sanitary sewer force main and water main. All proposed work is for the purpose of constructing two warehouse buildings totaling approximately 1,947,088 square feet. The project site is bordered by Amity Road to the north, US-22 and US-322 to the west, and US-11 and US-15 to the south and east, with Taylor Road laterally bisecting the site. (Latitude: 40.431505, Longitude: -77.0039). There are no wetland impacts proposed.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205223-008. Atlantic Industrial Space, LLC, 696 McKeesport Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037, Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 7, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: Construct and maintain driveway improvements, including a low flow 4 feet by 2 feet box culvert in Wylie Run (WWF). For the purpose of crossing Wylie Run, to reach the property recently purchased by Atlantic Industrial Space, LLC. The project will permanently impact 34 LF of Wylie Run (or 0.016 acre), and 0.026 acre of the floodway, and will have 0.026 acre of temporary stream impact and 0.044 acre of temporary floodway impact. The project site is located midway between the Monongahela River and Lincoln Blvd (Elizabeth, PA USGS Glassport topographic quadrangle; Sub-basin 19) Latitude: 40° 16` 51", Longitude: -79° 52` 34".
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D45-322EA. Foster Schaffer, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110, Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 30, 2023.
Applicant proposes to remove the Dilldown Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 200 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across Dilldown Creek (HQ-CWF) (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0345, Longitude: 75.5460).
D15-406EA. Scott Bush, Open Land Conservancy of Chester County, 410 Eagleview Blvd., Exton, PA 19341, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 29, 2023.
Applicant proposes to remove the Lorimer Reserve Upper Pond Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 140 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of the stream channel in the historic alignment. The project is located across a tributary to Valley Creek (EV, MF) (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0707, Longitude: 75.4898).
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
EA2506223-001. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207, City of Erie, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District. Application received: May 9, 2023.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is seeking Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act to dredge and discharge material from the Federal navigation channels of the Erie Harbor in order to maintain sufficient depth for the passage of deep-draft commercial vessels. The proposal involves removing approximately 250,000 cubic yards of material from Erie Harbor Federal navigation channels and placing the material at the existing, authorized one-mile square open-lake discharge area in Lake Erie within Pennsylvania waters. The project is anticipated to occur between June 15 and September 15, 2024. The proposed dredging is located within the Erie Harbor including the Entrance Channel, Harbor Basin, Approach Area, and two Harbor Areas. The proposed discharge location is three and one-third miles from the Erie Harbor Pierhead light at an azimuth of 0009°00` within open waters of Lake Erie, (USGS Quadrangle Erie North-PA). Latitude: 42.140203118255144°, Longitude: -80.11592313241843°.
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