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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/
NewBlue Springs Farm
174 Stair Lane
Berlin, PA 15530Somerset County 583.6 803.3 Swine/Beef 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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 3823503, NCWSA Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mt Lebanon Campmeeting Association, Inc. Address 23 Mt Lebanon Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042Municipality North Lebanon Township County Lebanon County Responsible Official Earnest Meily
23 Mt Lebanon Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042Consulting Engineer Hershey Engineering, Inc.
703 Woodcrest Ave
Lititz, PA 17543Application Received September 25, 2023 Description Installation of greensand filtration for manganese removal treatment.
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.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
West Ben LLC, Primary Facility ID # 869724, 1339 West Benjamin Franklin Highway, Douglassville, PA 19518, Amity Township, Berks County. Storb Environmental Inc., 410 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090-2511 on behalf of West Ben LLC, 2775 Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526-8045, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil & groundwater contaminated with residual gasoline constituents. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on September 5, 2023. Application received: September 7, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Philips Respironics, Primary Facility ID # 869535, 1740 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146, Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. Haley & Aldrich, Inc., 6500 Rockside Road, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44131 on behalf of Philips North America LLC, 15313 West 95th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Historical operations conducted by prior owners of the Site resulted in minor environmental impacts including soil vapor and groundwater in limited areas that exceed default PADEP nonresidential criteria. Concentrations of volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene and vinyl chloride were detected in several soil, subslab soil vapor and groundwater samples collected from the developed portion of the Site. Only volatile organics in subslab soil vapor and groundwater exceeded default Statewide health standards for nonresidential use. The pathway for subslab vapor was evaluated with indoor air sampling, as well as evaluation of soil and groundwater data; this pathway was determined to not be complete. Further evaluation indicated that the exceedances of groundwater Statewide health standards could be addressed with institutional controls. In addition, institutional controls are required to limit property use in the developed portions to nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Valley News Dispatch on September 21, 2023. Application received: September 12, 2023.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 717-705-4706.
101620. Waste Management of Pennsylvania—Camp Hill Transfer Station, 4300 Industrial Park Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. This application is to renew the Solid Waste Management Operating Permit for the Camp Hill Municipal Waste Transfer Station. DEP will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of the application during the entire time DEP is reviewing the permit renewal application. Application received: September 13, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: September 26, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permitting Section Chief, 717-705-4706., Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
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.
26-00590A: Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC, 2000 Summit View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478, Georges Township, Fayette County. Application received: February 22, 2023.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue major source Air Quality Plan Approval PA-26-00590A to allow the construction, installation, and temporary operation of a replacement foam panel production line and replacement regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) at a foam panel manufacturing facility owned and operated by Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC located in Georges Township, Fayette County. This plan approval will encompass the replacement production line, the replacement RTO, routing previously uncontrolled VOC emissions from sawing operations to the RTO for control, and other air contamination sources and air cleaning devices at this facility. The facility was previously permitted as a synthetic minor.
The facility consists of seven (7) storage tanks of various capacities, a foamboard manufacturing line, sawing operations, warehouse fugitive emissions from product storage, miscellaneous combustion sources, valves, flanges, and pump seals, and one (1) 15-kW emergency generator engine.
Potential emissions from the sources covered under this plan approval are 7.1 tons per year (TPY) of particulate matter (PM), 7.1 TPY PM-10, 7.1 TPY PM-2.5, 8.5 TPY NOx, 114.3 TPY VOCs, 7.0 TPY CO, 9,947 TPY CO2e, and less than 0.2 TPY of SOx, total HAPs, and any individual HAP.
This authorization is subject to the New Source Review requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E and the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.1. The Department has determined that the proposed project satisfies the lowest achievable emission rate (LAER) and the Department's BAT requirements.
Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC will be required to secure 149 tons of VOC emission reduction credits. The facility is subject to State regulations including, but not limited to, 25 Pa. Code §§ 121.7, 123.1, 123.2. 123.11, 123.13, 123.21, 123.31, 123.41, 123.43 and 129.14, among others. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules including emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a Title V Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Sheri Guerrieri, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; shguerrier@pa.gov. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00590A), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides 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 or email, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00187, Simsmetal East LLC/Morrisville, 300 Steel Rd S, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: June 5, 2023. This action is for an initial Title V Operating Permit No. 09-00187 that replaces and supersedes the State-Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit No. 09-00187 for the existing metal shredder operation. There are no VOC or HAP control devices in place; however, a wet suppression system is used to control particulate matter emissions from the hammermill shredder and the downstream conveyors and stockpiles. An emergency engine has been added to the permit (Source ID 105) with 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII requirements included. Facility-wide VOC emissions are limited to 50 tons per year, a maximum material throughput limit has been added to the permit. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. 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.
23-00119, Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals, LP (ETMT), 100 Green St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-0426, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Application received: December 20, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III alternative compliance plan for ETMT for its Marcus Hook Terminal.
The RACT III alternative compliance plan, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V Operating Permit (TVOP).
The RACT III alternative compliance plan incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The RACT III alternative compliance plan does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by DEP, the RACT III alternative compliance plan will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT III alternative compliance plan will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT III alternative compliance requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP, found in the TVOP:
Source ID Source Name Citation Air Cleaning Devices and Air Pollution Control
Technologies or TechniquesCurrent Proposed for RACT III 102 Refrigerated
Propane Tank
(500K BBL)25 Pa. Code
§ 129.114(c)Flares, Closed Vent/Vapor Recovery System,
Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 103 NSPS Subpart VVa Fugitive Equipment Leaks 25 Pa. Code
§ 129.114(c)Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 104 Marine Vessel Loading (Refrigerated) 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Marine Vapor
Recovery System,
Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 105 Cavern 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 106A Demethanizer 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 111 Natural Gasoline Loading Rack 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 112 New Cooling
Towers25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Good Operating
Practices, Heat
Exchanger LDAR,
Drift EliminatorSame as Current 119 Refrigerated
Propane Tank
(900K BBL)25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Flares, Closed Vent/Vapor Recovery System,
Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current 120 Refrigerated
Propane Tank
(589K BBL)25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) Flares, Closed Vent/Vapor Recovery System,
Good Operating
Practices, LDARSame as Current LDAR = Leak Detection and Repair
A 30-day public comment period, beginning on October 14, 2023, and ending on November 14, 2023, will exist for the submission of written comments, suggestions, objections, or other information regarding the RACT III alternative compliance plan. Submissions may be made in writing to Ms. Janine Tulloch-Reid, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager, Facilities Permitting Section, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or electronically at jtullochre@pa.gov.
Each written submission must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) submitting the comments; identification of the RACT III alternative compliance plan, including the permit number; and a concise statement regarding the RACT III alternative compliance plan provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III alternative compliance plan.
DEP will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Marcus Hook Municipal Building, 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, from 6:00 PM—7:00 PM. The public hearing will be held to accept oral and written testimony on the proposed RACT III alternative compliance plan action and the proposed SIP revision. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing should register with Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Regional Communications Manager for DEP's Southeast Region, at sberardi@pa.gov or 484.250.5808. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. Registration to testify will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf and time may not be relinquished to others. A stenographer will be present to record the testimony. DEP requests that presenters bring two copies of written remarks to aid in the transcription of testimony.
Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits to DEP, in the same manner as previously specified, within 10 days after the public hearing. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration.
Should inclement weather postpone the hearing date, this information will be posted at www.dep.pa.gov/southeast. Please contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
Copies of the significant modification application, proposed RACT III alternative compliance plan, and other relevant information are available for public review online at the previously listed web address; at the Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library, 1015 Green Street, Suite B, Marcus Hook, PA 19061 (610-485-6519); at the Marcus Hook Municipal Building, 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061 (610-485-1341); or at DEP's Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. An appointment to review the documents at DEP's Southeast Regional Office may be scheduled by contacting the Records Management Section of DEP at 484.250.5910 between 8:00 AM—4:00 PM, Monday—Friday, except holidays.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00331, Butler Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001, City of Butler, Butler County. Application received: October 5, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Butler Memorial for the healthcare institution. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include six (6) gas-fired boilers and six (6) diesel-fueled emergency generators. The potential emissions from the facility are less than the following: 45.9, 20.6, 4.24, 1.52, and 1.49 TPY for NOx, CO, VOC, SO2, and PM10, respectively. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. The facility is subject to Federal (40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ) and State Regulation.
10-00395, Vogel Disposal Service, Inc., 121 Brickyard Road, Mars, PA 16046, Adams Township, Butler County. Application received: October 20, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. for the paint booth and cold cleaning degreasers. The facility is a Natural Minor. The potential emissions from the facility are less than 8 TPY for VOC. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
10-00139, Rosini Carbons Company Inc. Boyers Division, 453 Venn Access Road, Coal Township, PA 17866, Cherry Township, Butler County. Application received: October 11, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Rosini Carbons Co. Inc. Boyers Division for the facility that processes coke breeze for use in brake manufacturing and metallurgical purposes. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include coke screening/shaking controlled by baghouses and three space heating furnaces. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP22-000050, PHIPPA, 401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19108, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 12, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of telecommunications facility. The facility's air emission sources include the following: one 433 HP diesel fired emergency generator, one 750 HP diesel fired emergency generator, one 1,109 HP diesel fired emergency generator, and one 1,700 HP diesel fired emergency generator. The renewal NMOP will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing 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 schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''PHIPPA OP22 000050'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting information are available by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to the previously listed email address with the subject line. 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 Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03044, Mack Trucks, Inc., 2800 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Application received: March 30, 2023. For the operation of an engine manufacturing plant. This is for the renewal of the existing State-Only Operating Permit. Potential emissions from the facility is 22.1 tpy of VOCs, 7.4 tpy of NOx, and 6.1 tpy of CO. 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.
09-00195, Harold Beck and Sons, Inc., 11 Terry Dr, Newtown, PA 18940, Newtown Township, Bucks County. Application received: December 17, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit, for operation of two (2) paint booths and two (2) degreasing units. The paint booths are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d—Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings. The degreasing units are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63—Degreasing operations. The main missions from the facility operations are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The VOC emissions shall not exceed 24.9 tons per year. The renewal contains monitoring, 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.
23-0006, Private Crematory/Media, 43 E Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, Media Borough, Delaware County. Application received: October 4, 2022. This action is for the renewal of State-Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit for a facility consisting of one human crematorium. Potential emissions from this facility for criteria pollutants, except for CO and PM, are under 0.5 tpy. CO potential emissions are up to 1.4 tpy and PM emissions up to 0.98 tpy. Emissions are controlled via afterburner with a minimum residence time of one (1) second at 1,800°F. The crematory is limited to 10 hrs/day and 6 days/week of operation. Other permit conditions include visible emissions limits, monitoring, recording, recordkeeping and work practices to limit and track emissions. 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
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (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. 56140703. NPDES No. PA0236527. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Black Township, Somerset County. To operate a new coal refuse disposal site and add outfalls 001 and 002 to the NPDES permit. Surface Acres Proposed: 160.1; Coal Refuse Disposal Acres Proposed: 70.8; Coal Refuse Disposal Support Acres Proposed: 89.3. Receiving Stream: Wilson Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: July 31, 2019. Accepted: September 13, 2019. Withdrawn: September 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30161301. NPDES No. PA02036519. Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Aleppo and Springhill Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for development only, affecting 2,315.10 proposed underground acres and 2,315.10 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Application received: August 31, 2023. Accepted: September 22, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30141302. NPDES No. PA0235474. AMD Reclamation, Inc., 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541, Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County. To release bond and terminate the NPDES permit. Full bond amount to be released of $583,830.00. Application received: September 6, 2023. Accepted: September 6, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54830105. Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 412.6 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 19, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54830105. Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Correction of an anthracite surface mine operation to update the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat affecting 412.6 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: September 19, 2023.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40030202. Pioneer Equipment Rentals, Inc., 645 Laurel Run Road, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702, Duryea and Hughestown Boroughs, Luzerne County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 150.0 acres. Receiving streams: Lackawanna River and Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF and WWF, MF. Application received: September 11, 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
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 67870301. NPDES Permit No. PA0010235. York Building Products Co., Inc., 950 Smile Way, Suite A, York, PA 17404, City of York and West Manchester Township, York County. Renewal and correction to an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation to add acres to the discharge area for a total of 277.59 acres. Receiving stream: Willis Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: September 18, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 6376SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0594474. York Building Products Co., Inc., 950 Smile Way, Suite A, York, PA 17404, Jackson Township, York County. Renew NPDES permit on a quarry operation affecting 341.5 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 18, 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. PA0599581. Mining Permit No. 07920101. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Allegheny Township, Blair County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 474 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to/and Sugar Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Beaverdam Branch Tributaries TMDL. Application received: July 31, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Sugar Run:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Treatment Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Treatment Precipitation Induced 006 Existing Treatment Precipitation Induced 007 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 008 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 010 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 011 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 012 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 013 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 014 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the outfalls 001, 002, 005, and 006 are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.9 3.8 4.7 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 Selenium (µg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report The proposed effluent limits for the outfalls 007—014 are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.9 3.8 4.7 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 This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0207241. Mining Permit No. 17930103. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application received: March 2, 2023.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from bituminous coal surface mine permit in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 256.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Beaver Run and tributaries to Beaver Run and Little Beaver Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Beaver Run and tributaries to Beaver Run and Little Beaver Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 011 Existing Treatment Pond TF1 Intermittent 012 Existing Treatment Pond TF2 Intermittent 013 Existing Treatment Pond TF3 Intermittent 014 Existing Treatment Pond TF4 Intermittent 016 Existing Treatment Pond TF6 Intermittent 019 Existing Treatment Pond LB75T Continuous (1 gpm average) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 011—014, 016, & 019 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to Beaver Run and tributary to Little Beaver Run monitored at LB-7A:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 004 Existing Sediment Pond SPD Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 004 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.7 5.4 6.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to Beaver Run monitored at LB-41:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 010 Existing Sediment Pond SPJ Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 010 (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 010 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 010 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to Beaver Run monitored at LB-48:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Sediment Pond SPB Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfalls discharge to a tributary to Beaver Run monitored at LB-49:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Sediment Pond SPA Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Sediment Pond SPC Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Sediment Pond SPE Precipitation Induced 006 Existing Sediment Pond SPF Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, 005, & 006 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to a tributary to Beaver Run monitored at LB-65:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 007 Existing Sediment Pond G Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 007 (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. 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. PA0225827. Mining Permit No. 40870302. East Point Aggregate, LLC, 925 Harvard Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Foster Township, Luzerne County. Transfer of NPDES Permit affecting 105.54 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Lehigh River, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. The first downstream potable water supply intake is HCA Roan Filter Plant. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations of No Discharge to the UNT to Lehigh River. Non-discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: April 3, 2023.
NPDES Permit No. PA0612871. Mining Permit No. 8274SM2. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: August 5, 2022.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Indian Run Creek, classified for the following use: TSF.
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 UNT to Indian Run Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.30 MGD
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E3529223-004. Archaea CCS, LLC, 440 Jonathan Willey Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, Throop Borough and Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 18, 2023.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a minor road bridge (19 x 42-foot) crossing project impacting 38 lineal feet of Little Roaring Brook (CWF, MF) and associated floodway (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 25` 55", Longitude: -75° 34` 03"),
2) a permanent floodway only impact, associated with the minor road bridge crossing project, impacting 700- square feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Roaring Brook (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 25` 55", Longitude: -75° 34` 04"),
3) a permanent floodway only impact, associated with the minor road bridge crossing project, impacting 1,050 square feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Roaring Brook (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 25` 55", Longitude: -75° 34` 03").
The minor road crossing project consists of constructing a stream crossing to access an exploratory carbon sequestration well site within Throop and Olyphant Boroughs, Lackawanna County. The project will result in 38 lineal feet of stream impacts for the minor road crossing to provide safe site access.
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.
E6402223-004. Evergreen Farms Sterling, LLC, 4136 Bethman Road, Easton, PA 18045, Sterling Township, Wayne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 13, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Sterling Warehouse project consisting of an 800,000 square foot commercial warehouse building, car/truck parking areas, loading docks and access drives: 1. To place fill in 0.36 acre of wetlands for construction of the 800,000 square foot warehouse. 2. To place fill in 0.04 acre of wetlands for construction of the 800,000 square foot warehouse. 3. To place fill in 0.05 acre of EV wetlands for construction of a new access roadway. 4. To place fill in 0.03 acre of EV wetlands for construction of a new access roadway. To compensate for the permanent wetland impacts, the applicant will mitigate the full 0.48 acre of permanent wetland impacts. The project is located approximately 0.3 mile down Innovation Drive after turning onto Innovation Drive from PA Route 196 (Sterling, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 22` 17", Longitude: -75° 22` 51") in Sterling Township, Wayne County.
E3902223-006. City of Allentown, 435 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18103, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 26, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Jordan Park Skatepark Project: 1) An after-the-fact fill in the amount of 2,064 ft3 within the floodplain of Jordan Creek (TSF, MF) consisting of a concrete skateboarding park. 2) An after-the-fact utility line within the floodplain of Jordan Creek (TSF, MF) consisting of 151-LF of 8-inch diameter PVC pipes utilized for stormwater drainage. 3) A fill in the amount of 605 ft3 within the floodplain of Jordan Creek (TSF, MF) consisting of a concrete skateboarding park. 4) A utility line within the floodplain of Jordan Creek (TSF, MF) consisting of 193-LF of 8-inch diameter PVC pipes utilized for stormwater drainage. The project at Jordan Park, which is located directly northeast of the intersection of New York Avenue and N. 6th Street (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 37` 16"; Longitude: -75° 28` 45") in City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006223-003. Linda Zerfross, 157 East Airport Road, Butler, PA 16002, Penn Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 18, 2023.
The applicant proposes to realign a section of Dodds Road to alleviate flooding concerns and restore approximately 200 linear feet of Thorn Run adjacent to the road realignment. The project will temporarily impact 0.01 acre of Palustrine Emergent and Scrub Shrub Wetlands and will permanently impact 0.2 acre of Palustrine Emergent and Scrub Shrub Wetlands. The applicant is proposing a combination of onsite mitigation, PA Piesces credits and stream restoration to mitigate for the permanent wetland impact. Latitude: 40.777061°, Longitude: -79.885000°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 717-705-4802.
E6703223-010. Borough of Hanover, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 17, 2023.
The applicant proposes to permanently impact 530.0-linear feet (12,656.0 square feet (0.291 acre)) of stream channel of an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Plum Creek (WWF, MF) and 386.0 square feet (0.009 acre) of an accompanying floodplain wetland all for the purpose of restoring and stabilizing the streambed and banks of the UNT to Plum Creek. The project is located at 50 North Forney Street, Hanover, PA 17331 in Hanover Borough, York County. Wetland mitigation is not required due to the permanent wetland impacts being less than de minimis (less than 0.05 acre of permanent impact). Latitude: 39.79575°, Longitude: -76.99039°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601223-029. 800 Schuylkill Owner, LLC, 201 King of Prussia Road, Suite 501, Radnor, PA 19087, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 18, 2023.
To remove the existing stream enclosure about 1,354-feet of 72-inch RCP and relocate/construct and maintain new about 1,286 LF of 72-inch X 96-inch RC box stream enclosure along Matsunk Creek (WWF-MF) associated with the construction of two new warehouse/distribution centers. Additionally, this project involves the connection of the onsite stormwater management system to the existing piped UNT to Schuylkill River (WWF, MF). The project will include the loading docks, parking area, utilities, landscaping, and stormwater management necessary to support the project. Old existing structures within the area will be demolished and removed. The site is located at 800 River Road (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangles) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.089246°, Longitude: -75.324989°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA3615223-003. Village of Olde Hickory, LP, 600 Olde Hickory Road, Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 12, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore Landis Run and unnamed tributaries to Landis Run (WWF, MF), by removing approximately 28,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The total length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 2,500 linear feet. The project proposes to restore approximately 12 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place log sills, root wads, and other wood grade control structures and habitat structures in restored channels and floodplain areas; to place rock underlayment for grade control and bank armoring for bank stability; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities; to construct a pedestrian bridge for public recreation. The restoration project is located on the former Olde Hickory golf course, beginning east of PA-272 and ending west of US-222 in Lancaster, PA Latitude: 40.083223°, Longitude: -76.282515°.
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.
D13-050EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Kidder Township, Carbon County. Applicant proposes to remove the Mud Run Tributary Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 200 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Approximately 100 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the area immediately upstream of the dam. The project is located across Hawk Run (HQ-CWF, MF) (Hickory Run, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0121, Longitude: -75.6331). Application received: September 20, 2023.
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