[53 Pa.B. 5933]
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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 Funk Family Farm
18255 Ft Davis Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin County 354 641.85 Swine NA Renewal Hidden Acres Farms, LLC—
J Kevin Rohrer
2115 Rohrer Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 397.5 1,107.07 Swine/Beef NA Renewal Zugstead Farm, Inc.
558 Freed Road
Mifflintown, PA 17059Juniata County 1,160.7 1,930.00 Dairy NA 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).
Central Office: Safe Drinking Water Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-4477.
Contact: Jacob Fogarty.
Application No. 9996632, Bottled Vended Bulk Retail, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Culligan Water Address P.O. Box 160
Vincent, OH 45784Municipality Out of State County Out of State Responsible Official Steve Byus
P.O. Box 160
Vincent, OH 45784
Application Received August 15, 2023 Description Application to sell Culligan Water in PA. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Joseph Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4931.
Application No. 3623533, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Speedway # 6780 Address 2281 Beaver Valley Pike
New Providence, PA 17560Municipality Providence Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Brandie Lehman
500 Speedway Drive
Enon, OH 45323Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew, II, P.E.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401
Application Received July 24, 2023 Description This project includes the installation of a new acid neutralizer, sediment filters, water softener, nitrate treatment, and UV disinfection system. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 0223520, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Address 4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224Municipality City of Pittsburgh County Allegheny County Responsible Official James Majsak
Senior Director of
Support Services
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224Consulting Engineer Allen & Shariff
22412 Perry Highway
Zelienople, PA 16063Application Received August 23, 2023 Description Application for the installation
of a Barclay iChlor® monochloramine secondary drinking water treatment feed system at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Sterrett, P.E., Environmental Engineer Specialist, 814-332-6846.
WA32-1000B, Water Allocations. Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, 602 Kolter Drive, Indiana, PA 15701, White Township, Indiana County. Emergency Interconnection between Indiana County Municipal Services Authority—Crooked Creek System and Pennsylvania American Water Company—Indiana System, requesting 576,000 gallons per day at the East Pike Interconnection when Indiana County Municipal Services Authority cannot meet the bypass requirements in Crooked Creek. Application received: September 5, 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 site(s) identified below, 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 date specified below. During this comment period the municipality may request that the individual identified below, 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 listed above 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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Square One 103, Primary Facility ID # 687445, 158-160 South Third Street, Easton, PA 18042, City of Easton, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 on behalf of Lisa Dell'Alba and Brenda Rosado, P.O. Box AA, Hellertown, PA 18055, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated by a release of heating oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on August 26, 2023. Application received: September 7, 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.
901 North 9th Street, Primary Facility ID # 856326, 901 North 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Stephen D. Brower, PG, Environmental Standards, 1140 Valley Forge Road, P.O. Box 810, Valley Forge, PA 19482 on behalf of Elise Halter, Post Quaker Property Owner, LLC, 1021 North Hancock Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19123, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been found to be contaminated with solvents from past property uses. The proposed future use of the property will be mixed-used commercial and residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro on July 26, 2023. Application received: July 31, 2023.
1204 East Duval Street, Primary Facility ID # 868476, 1204 East Duval Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Alexander Ostrobrod, Union Technical Group, P.O. Box 8123, Pelham, NY 10803 on behalf of Louis J. Mastro, HOP Energy, LLC, 625 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY 12401, NY 12401, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with heating oil compounds. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia Tribune on July 20, 2023. Application received: July 31, 2023.
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.
Advant-Edge Solutions of Middle Atlantic, Inc., 17 Shea Way, Newark, DE 19713. License No. PA-AH 0937. Accepted: July 19, 2023.
Ziron Environmental Services, Inc., 302-306 E 25th Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. License No. PA-AH 0938. Accepted: July 24, 2023.
Ecotech Hydro Excavation LLC, 349 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566. License No. PA-AH 0941. Accepted: July 24, 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.
Waste Recovery Solutions LLC, 343 King Street, Myerstown, PA 17067. License No. PA-AH 0683. Accepted: September 6, 2023.
Island Pump and Tank, LLC, 40 Doyle Court, East Northport, NY 11731. License No. PA-AH 0915. Accepted: September 6, 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
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2531.
54-00022G: Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC 53 Pottsville Street, Cressona, PA 17929, Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. Application received: April 3, 2023.
Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC has submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for plan approval to install equipment in order to increase the melting and casting capacity of pre and post-consumer aluminum scrap at their facility in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. Plan Approval No. 54-00022G is for installation of one (1) new aluminum scrap shredder, associated scrap bunkers, one (1) new 21.0 Million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr) natural gas fired reverberatory melting furnace and two (2) new 7.8 (MMBtu/hr) natural gas/propane fired sow heaters to increase the melting and casting capacity of pre and post-consumer aluminum scrap. The Facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for Particulate Matter (PM), 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart RRR: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production. The Facility will meet all emissions limits for the proposed melting furnace through the use of work practices rather than the use of an air pollution control devices. HAP emission increases from this equipment are not to exceed 21.76 tons/year. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. 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(s) 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.: 54-00022G 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, Chief, 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.
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.
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-65-00840: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 267 Mcllvaine Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: December 19, 2022.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 for intent to issue Air Quality plan approval for authorization to construct and temporarily operate sources associated with the South Oakford Compressor Station, a Title V facility in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The proposed project will add Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) units to each of two compressor engines, in order to achieve the presumptive RACT III requirements for each engine. The addition of the SCR will result in a reduction of NOx emissions from this existing facility.
Presumptive RACT III conditions are included in the plan approval for the other equipment at the compressor station as needed, including one natural gas-fired boiler, one glycol dehydration unit, one produced fluids tank, one parts washer, four compressors driven by the two compressor engines, one auxiliary generator, and fugitive emissions sources.
After the completion of the project, the facility will be limited to 78.5 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 159 tons/12-cmp of CO, 15.5 tons/12-cmp of PM10, 15.5 tons/12-cmp of PM2.5, 0.5 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 66 tons/12-cmp of VOC, 22.5 tons/12-cmp of formaldehyde, and 31.5 tons/12-cmp total HAPs.
The proposed project is subject to and has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements specified in Title 25 of the Pa. Code and 40 CFR Part 60 and includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The project 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 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 person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; via email to shguerrieri@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-65-00840) and a concise statement of the objections to plan approval issuance 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 the newspaper or by 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 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.
49-00020, Truck Accessories Group, 3560 Housels Run Road, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: October 13, 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 TAG East facility located in Milton Borough, Northumberland County and owned and operated by Truck Accessories Group, Inc. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a permit renewal for the facility's Title V Operating Permit. The proposed permit renewal includes applicable presumptive RACT III requirements for other existing sources at the facility. The facility is located at 3560 Housel Run Road, Milton, PA 17847. The facility's representative to contact concerning this application is Mr. John Stroup, Director of Operations, phone number is 570-742-2647. The facility's major emission sources include forty-three (43) natural gas-fired space heaters, one (1) propane-fired emergency generator engine, a fiberglass reinforced plastic molding and assembly operation, a truck cap and Tonneau Cover assembly and finishing area, aluminum truck cap assembly and finishing area and three (3) solvent recovery units. The facility has the potential to emit 181.03 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 91.61 tpy of volatile hazardous air pollutant (VHAP) emissions, 9.97 tpy of carbon monoxide (CO), 7.26 tpy of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 0.05 tpy of sulfur oxides (SOx), 1.80 tpy of particulate matter (PM/PM10) and 10,715 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). There are no changes to emission limits proposed in this Title V operating permit. 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 (49-00020) 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 proposed amendments to the RACT III determination that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision will consist of incorporating all existing RACT II conditions into the permit to satisfy the requirements of RACT III. A public hearing will be held if requested by November 8, 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 8, 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 November 1, 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.
60-00027, Mifflinburg Area School District, 178 Maple St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844, Mifflinburg Borough, Union County. Application received: August 16, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for their campus. The campus biomass boiler is currently operating under Plan Approval 60-00027A. The facility's main sources include one 8.5 MMBtu/hr Hurst Boiler and Welding Company, Inc. model FB-1325 biomass-fired boiler, equipped with a Clarage, Inc. model MTSA-6-9CYT high efficiency multiple cyclone; one 6.0 MMBtu/hr, Hurst S2-P2-150-125W, No. 2 fuel oil-fired boiler; two 2.0 MMBtu/hr, Cleaver Brooks FLX-100-200, No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers; one 42 kW Kohler 35RZG propane-fired emergency generator; one 100 kW Kohler 100REOZJF, diesel-fired emergency generator; two 60 kW Kohler 60REOZK, diesel-fired emergency generators. The facility has potential emissions of 8.40 TPY of CO; 14.71 TPY of NOx; 0.99 TPY of SOx; 9.21 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.77 TPY of VOCs; 0.78 TPY HAPs; 14,702 TPY GHGs. All boilers are subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ, NESHAPS for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The diesel-fired emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
40-00149, Bridon-Bekaert Corp, 101 Stevens Ln, Exeter, PA 18643, Exeter Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: August 15, 2023. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of wire extrusion lines at their facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
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.
36-05073, Bollman Hat Co., 110 East Main Street, Adamstown, PA 19501, Adamstown Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: March 9, 2023. For the hat manufacturing operations. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. The subject facility's reported 2022 emissions were 1.51 tpy of VOCs, 2.31 tpy of NOx, 2.10 tpy of CO, 0.30 tpy of HAPs, 0.12 tpy of PM10, and 0.02 tpy of SOx. 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 Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
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.
23-00110, Bryn Hill Ind Inc, 407 Industrial Park Drive, Yeadon, PA 19050, Yeadon Borough, Delaware County. Application received: February 8, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for Bryn Hill Industries, Inc. This facility manufactures urethane foam. The sources of emissions include a mold release process and a foam production line. The company has an emission limit of 24.9 tons per year of VOC's. No changes to the current operating process have been proposed. There are no new changes to the renewal permit. Monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00186, Tri-Valley Crematory, 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. Application received: February 27, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit. The Natural Minor Operating Permit was last renewed on November 20, 2018. This renewed operating permit reflects the continued operation of Source ID 101 (Crematory). The facility also operates three (3) identical air conditioning and heating systems that operate on propane. There are no other sources of emissions at this facility. The potential emissions of the permitted sources at the facility are less than 1.0 tons per year for NOx, SOx, and VOC each; 1.55 tons per year PM; and 2.37 tons per year CO. Emissions of PM from the Crematory are expected to be less than 0.08 grains per dry standard cubic feet, corrected to 7 percent O2. Emissions of SOx from the Crematory are expected to be less than 500 ppmv. The permit will continue to contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17814000. Rob Holland Enterprises, 52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833, Penn Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for application for a bituminous surface coal mine permit affecting 23.8 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Irish Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Irish Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 31, 2023. Accepted: September 5, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54900101. Blackwood, Inc., P.O. Box 639, Wind Gap, PA 18019, Reilly, Branch and Tremont Townships, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation affecting 1,850.6 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 8, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54900101. Blackwood, Inc., P.O. Box 639, Wind Gap, PA 18019, Reilly, Branch and Tremont Townships, Schuylkill County. Correction to update the post-mining land use from unmanaged natural habitat to cropland on 240.9 acres of the 1,850.0 acres of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 8, 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
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.
NPDES No. PA0269042. Mining Permit No. 11120201. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, East Taylor Township, Cambria County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 95.5 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 6, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Little Conemaugh River:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 004 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
NPDES No. PA0234699. Mining Permit No. 56980103. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Jenner and Lincoln Townships, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 138.0 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 26, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 004 Existing Treatment 0.069 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Noncoal NPDES Draft 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.
NPDES No. PA0124532. Mining Permit No. 4275SM14T. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Warriors Mark and Snyder Townships, Huntingdon and Blair Counties. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 353 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Logan Spring Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Juniata River, classified for the following use: WWF and HQ-CWF. Application received: May 9, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Logan Spring Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Juniata River:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 002 Existing Stormwater Intermittent 003 Existing Stormwater Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, and 003 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 19.0 38.0 48.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report NPDES No. PA0262846. Mining Permit No. 56090301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Jefferson Township, Somerset County. Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 359 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Kooser Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: May 11, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Kooser Run:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (Emergency Spillway) Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced in Excess of 100-yr/24-hr Storm 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Pumped Pit Water 0.22 MGD 006 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced There will be no point source discharge from outfall 001 except for precipitation events in excess of the 100-year 24-hour storm event. All pumped groundwater and stormwater discharges from outfall 001 up to the 100-year 24-hour storm event will be handled through a non-discharge alternative in the form of an injection well.
The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfall 001 (Emergency Spillway Discharge in excess of 100-yr/24-hr Storm) Discharge Parameter Limit (mg/l) Measurement
FrequencyType Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand COBD5) Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Ammonia (NH3-N) Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Nitrates/Nitrites (NO2/NO3-N) Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Phosphorus Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Lead, Total Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Copper, Total Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Iron, Total Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Sulfate Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Total Dissolved Solids Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Zinc, Total Monitor and Report During discharge Grab Waters entering the infiltration system (I-2) for all discharges from outfall 001 must meet the following instantaneous limitations:
Discharge Parameter Limit (mg/l) Measurement
FrequencyType Iron, total 7.0 During discharge Grab Total Suspended Solids 90.0 During discharge Grab pH 6.0—9.0 (S.U.) During discharge Measured Flow Report
(gpm)During discharge Measured
Outfalls 005 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 20.0 40.0 50.0 Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 002, 003, and 006 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 20.0 40.0 50.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
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.
NPDES No. PA0280518. Mining Permit No. 20910306. R. Hunter, Inc., 15428 Sheets Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327, Richmond Township, Crawford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: July 14, 2023.
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: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1704223-003. City of DuBois, 16 W. Scribner Ave, DuBois, PA 15801, City of DuBois, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 29, 2023.
The City of DuBois is applying for a Chp. 105 Small Projects permit for additions and improvements to the City Park including construction of an artificial turf softball field, pickleball court, relocate the basketball courts and construct additional parking. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this construction project. The project is located within the floodplain of Sandy Lick Creek which is listed in the 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of Trout Stocked Fishery (TSF). Latitude: 41° 7` 24.26", Longitude: -78° 45` 42.46".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306223-003. Armstrong Terminal Inc., P.O. Box 58, Woodland, PA 16881, Gilpin Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 17, 2023.
To construct and maintain a new 400-foot long barge dock facility consisting of driven steel sheet piling to be installed approximately 4 feet in front of the existing steel piling with mooring rings, tiebacks, gravel backfill between the new and existing sheet piling, and an approximately 30 foot wide by 400 foot long concrete work surface along the left bank of the Allegheny River within Pool # 5. This project in part modifies the existing dock area authorized for maintenance under DEP Permit No. E03-228 originally issued to Shenley Barge Terminal in March 1989 and transferred to Armstrong Terminal, Inc. on March 4, 1992. Latitude: 40.686445°, Longitude: -79.664151°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-704-4802.
E0603223-015. Mount Penn Borough Municipal Authority, 200 N. 25th St., Reading, PA 19606, Lower Alsace Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 14, 2023.
To 1) Demolish an existing 1.0 million gallon concrete water storage tank, construct and maintain a new 1.0 million gallon concrete water storage tank, and grade and maintain the floodway of an Unnamed tributary (UNT) to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF), resulting 12,618 square feet permanent floodway impact; 2) Install and maintain a 16-foot long, 27-inch wide, 6-inch depressed RCP culvert within a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) resulting in 16 linear feet (37 square feet) of permanent impact; 3) Install and maintain a 24-foot long, 48-inch wide, 6-inch depressed, HDPE culvert, with rubber baffles and a headwall and endwall, within a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) resulting in 24 linear feet (96 square feet) of permanent impact; 4) Install and maintain a 12-inch water main under a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) resulting in 2 linear feet (2 square feet) of permanent impact; 5) Install and maintain a 12-inch water main under a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) resulting in 4 linear feet (4 square feet) of permanent impact; 6) Install and maintain an electric utility line under a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) resulting in 2.25 linear feet of permanent impact; 7) Remove an existing pipe enclosure, resulting in 129 linear foot (517 square feet) of permanent impact to a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF); 8) Relocate, grade, and maintain 150 linear feet of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF), resulting in 150 linear feet of permanent impact. All for the purpose of ensuring continued water quality serviced to the local community and continued site access. The project is located along Spook Lane in Lower Alsace Township, Berks County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.340722°, Longitude: -75.887584°.
E0503223-002. Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Monroe Township, Bedford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 28, 2023.
1) Construct and maintain a 50-foot long, 14-foot wide, single span, steel beam, timber deck bridge with reinforced 14-foot by 2-foot concrete abutments across Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and in the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) resulting 16 linear feet (224 square feet) of permanent stream impact and 56 square feet of permanent floodway impact (Latitude: 39.864161, Longitude: -78.474939); 2) place and maintain 14-feet by 4-feet of R-4 rock rip rap for scour protection at each abutment in the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and grade and maintain 34 linear feet (476 square feet) of the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF); 3) Construct and maintain a 50-foot long, 14-foot wide, single span, steel beam, timber deck bridge with reinforced 14-foot by 2-foot concrete abutments across Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and in the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) resulting 16 linear feet (224 square feet) of permanent stream impact and 56 square feet of permanent floodway impact (Latitude: 39.870797, Longitude: -78.471554); 4) place and maintain 14-feet by 4-feet of R-4 rock rip rap for scour protection at each abutment in the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and grade and maintain 34 linear feet (476 square feet) of the floodway of Elk Lick Creek (HQ-CWF, MF); all for the purpose of providing safe and reliable access to inaccessible portions of State Game Lands 097. The project is located within State Game Lands 097 in Monroe Township, Bedford County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 39.864161°, Longitude: -78.474939°.
E3603123-006. PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr St., Harrisburg, PA 17103, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 27, 2023.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain a 77-foot x 30-foot bridge over Cocalico Creek (WWF,MF) with riprap scour protection, for the purpose of improving transportation safety. The project proposes to permanently impact 81 linear feet and temporarily impact 102 linear feet of stream channel. The project is located in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County Latitude: 40.2727°, Longitude: -76.1554°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601223-018. Upper Providence Township, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 15, 2023.
Demolition and removal of existing house, accessory structure, foundations, pads, slabs, walkways, driveway, and other site improvements. Backfill of disturbed areas of the property to uniform grade with adjacent undisturbed area(s) with suitable clean fill material and minimum six (6) inches of topsoil. Removal of non-native invasive plants. Preservation of existing native trees and vegetation. Restoration of disturbed areas of the property with lawn ground cover along the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with the Floodplain Management Site Restoration. The site is located at 946, 954, and 960 Port Providence Road, Phoenixville PA 19460, (Collegeville PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude N 40.128033, Longitude W 75.490273; Latitude N 40.128012, Longitude W 75.489833; Latitude N 40.128038, Longitude W 75.489598) in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.
EA1501223-001, WV1501223-006. Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382, East Marlborough Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 31, 2023.
To restore and rehabilitate approximately 3,400 feet of Upper East Branch Red Clay Creek, Quartz Creek, and its UNT (TSF-MF) associated with the applicant's request for 105.12(a)(16) waiver to conduct stream restoration and enhancement. The proposed rehabilitation will include the following: 1) The removal of legacy sediments. 2) To improve the hydrologic, aquatic, riparian, and chemical functions of the stream. 3) Enhance riparian habitat, decrease sedimentation to downstream areas, and improve water quality. 4) Stabilize the streambanks, create floodplain benches, and install aquatic habitat enhancement structures such as j-hooks, straight vanes, and root wads to improve the available cover for aquatic species, etc. 5) The proposed project will not increase flood elevations or adversely impact upstream, downstream, or adjoining properties and structures. 6) Temporary wetland impacts will be approximately 0.43 acre and there are no Permanent wetland impacts. The project is located about 1,500 feet northwest of Walnut and Longwood Roads (Kennett Square, PA USGS Quadrangle) in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. Latitude: 39.871101°, Longitude: -75.707997°.
DAM SAFETY 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.
D35-004EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Plains Township, Lackawanna County. Applicant proposes to remove the Olyphant No. 2 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 520 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment. The project is located across Grassy Island Creek (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4654, Longitude: 75.5342), Latitude: 41.4654°, Longitude: -75.5342°. Application received: September 6, 2023.
D35-001EA. Gary Gimbert, Natural Lands Trust, 1031 Palmer Mill Road, Media, PA 19063, Glenburn Township, Lackawanna County. Applicant proposes to breach the Glenburn Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 2,300 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Approximately 2.5 feet of the vertical extent of the dam will remain intact to sequester sediment impounded by the dam. Some sediment will be removed to prevent downstream sediment migration. The stream bed will be gradually ramped to the new top-of-dam elevation to provide fish passage. The project is located across Ackerly Creek (TSF, MF) (Dalton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.5190, Longitude: -75.7278). Application received: April 14, 2023.
D35-003EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Plains Township, Lackawanna County. Applicant proposes to remove the Olyphant No. 3 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 947 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment. The project is located across Grassy Island Creek (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4654, Longitude: -75.5342. Application received: September 6, 2023.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
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 discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this 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).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP-3 # ESP07302300100E
Applicant Name CNX Gas Co
Contact Person Kevin Quinn, kevinquinn@CNX.com
Address 1000 Horizon Vue Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Richhill Township
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Dunkard Fork. Non-SP.
Application received: August 30, 2023
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