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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
TVA Logistics Release Cleanup, Primary Facility ID # 863084, Interstate Route 80 E at MM 199.6, New Columbia, PA 17856, West Buffalo Township, Union County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889 on behalf of TVA Logistics, 13915 West US Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel, used motor oil and antifreeze. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on September 29, 2023. Application received: October 10, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Buckeye Pipeline Bear Creek Release, Primary Facility ID # 858814, Bald Mountain Road, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702, Luzerne County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341 on behalf of Buckeye Partners, LP, 6161 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with gasoline from a pipeline gravitometer. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Leader on September 6, 2023. Application received: October 12, 2023.
Monocacy Builders, Primary Facility ID # 861553, 831-833 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. J. Rockwood and Associates, P.O. Box 1006, Easton, PA 18044 on behalf of Monocacy Builders, LLC, P.O. Box 4334, Bethlehem, PA 18018, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by releases of heating oil from underground storage tanks. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on October 13, 2023. Application received: October 17, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Jordan, 814-332-6172.
Quin T, Primary Facility ID # 869966, 140 East 16th St, Erie, PA 16503, City of Erie, Erie County. AMO Environmental Decisions, 875 N Eastern Rd, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18902 on behalf of Enterprise Development Center of Erie County, 1314 Griswold Plaza, Suite 100, Erie, PA 16501, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The subject site is a currently vacant, former paper and roofing products manufacturing facility that used asbestos in finished products. Manufacturing operations were active from approximately the mid-1880s until 2005/2006. Historically, the subject site contained a manufactured gas plant, numerous boilers, rail spurs, large (~10,000 gallon) aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), two 30,000 gallon fuel oil underground storage tanks (USTs) (Removed in 2023), more than 15 interconnected buildings, shipping/receiving facilities, and a bank of electrical transformers. An extensive fire destroyed much of the former structures and buildings on the subject site in 2015 and a majority of those buildings were razed in 2016. In 2022 the final standing building, 4-story former manufacturing building, and 100-ft smoke stack were demolished. A Phase I ESA completed in 2021 identified numerous Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs). Subsequently in 2022, a limited investigation was initiated to evaluate the accessible area in the vicinity of the former manufactured gas plant and USTs. Soil sample results identified concentrations of naphthalene, 2-methylnahthalene and arsenic above the PADEP Residential Soil MSCs. Currently, former building slabs, subgrade basements, a paved parking area, building demolition debris (i.e., bricks), demolition debris from the demolished 100-ft brick smoke stack, and remnants of the former laboratory building are all that remain of the former facility. A Draft Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was completed on the site in September 2023 to evaluate the previously inaccessible RECs. Soil samples were collected for delineation of previous exceedances specifically arsenic, naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, and 1, 1-biphenyl, assessment of previously inaccessible RECs, and post excavation samples after the removal of two 30,000 gallon heating oil USTs. The soils collected in the areas of the previously inaccessible RECs were analyzed for the Target Compound List (TCl) volatile organic compounds (VOCs), TCl semi-volatile organic compounds, RCRA 8 metals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The soils collected for the evaluation of the USTs were analyzed for the PADEP Short List of No. 2. No. 4, and No. 6 Heating Oils. Soil impacts include concentrations of the following constituents of concerns which exceed the PADEP Residential Direct Contact for Soils; 1, 1-Biphenyl, 2-Methylnaphthalene, Benzo(A)Anthracene, Benzo(A)Pyrene, Benzo(B)Fluoranthene, Chrysene, Dibenzo(A,H)Anthracene, Indeno(1,2,3-CD)Pyrene, Naphthalene, lead, chromium, and arsenic. 2-Methylnaphthalene was also found at concentrations in soils which exceed the PADEP Residential Non-Use Aquifer Soil-to-Groundwater MSC. Groundwater impacts were also identified including concentrations of chrysene above the PADEP Residential Non-Use Aquifer MSC. Additionally, the following constituents of concern were identified in soils that exceed the Residential Soil Vapor Screening Criteria; 1,1-Biphenyl, 2-Methylnaphthalene, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Naphthalene, and Toluene. The planned reuse of the site is recreational fields. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Erie Times-News on October 12, 2023. Application received: October 11, 2023.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
Erie Modern Industries, Primary Facility ID # 869965, 601 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16501, City of Erie, Erie County. AMO Environmental Decisions, 875 N Eastern Rd, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18902 on behalf of Enterprise Development Center of Erie County, 1314 Griswold Plaza, Suite 100, Erie, PA 16501, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The subject site is a former iron foundry and manufacturing facility which also operated as an electronics parts facility until the early 2000. Active operations ceased in 2001. In 2021 a Phase I ESA was completed utilizing a US EPA Brownfields Assessment grant and identified numerous Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), including the presence of hundreds of 55-gallon drums and 250-gallon totes full of miscellaneous hazardous chemicals. The drums and totes were removed in 2022 and a limited Phase II ESA was completed. Demolition of the site was initiated and all buildings except for the eastern office building and former foundry were razed. Concurrently in 2023, the remainder of the RECs identified in the 2021 Phase I ESA were investigated with site wide soil and groundwater sampling. Soil and groundwater samples were analyzed for Target Compound List (TCl) volatile organic compounds, TCl semi-volatile organic compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 8 metals. Soil results identified the following constituents of concern at concentrations above the; PADEP Nonresidential Direct Contact Soils MSC for benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(a)anthracene and tetrachloroethene (PCE), the PADEP Non-Use Aquifer Nonresidential Soil-to-Groundwater MSCs: PCE, trichloroethene (TCE), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Groundwater results identified TCE, PCE, and PCB concentrations exceeding the PADEP Non-Use Aquifer Groundwater MSC. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Erie Times-News on October 12, 2023. Application received: October 11, 2023.
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.
Bedford Family Chiropractors, Primary Facility ID # 870020, 153 Lingenfelter Road, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Township, Bedford County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601 on behalf of Mr. Richard Barley, 7 Greenwich Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with VOCs. 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 Bedford Gazette on September 19, 2023. Application received: October 3, 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.
General Electric Philadelphia Service Center, Primary Facility ID # 868459, 1040 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Joseph Zaso, Arcadis U.S. Inc., 210 Georgetown Drive, Suite 402, Sewickley, PA 15148 on behalf of Cody C. Platt, General Electric Philadelphia Service Center, 11935 Redmond Circle NW, Rome, GA 30165, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been found to be contaminated with PCBs, No. 2 fuel oil, No. 6 fuel oil and chlorinated solvents. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Inquirer Legals on July 10, 2023. Application received: July 19, 2023.
399 Gulph Hills Road, Primary Facility ID # 866569, 399 Gulph Hills Road, Wayne, PA 19807, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Joshua Ostrow, EnviroSure, Inc., 1 North Bacton Hill Road, Suite 208, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Andrew Walker, Shipley Energy, 415 Norway Street, York, PA 17403, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Main Lines Times & Suburban on July 16, 2023. Application received: September 17, 2023.
Blue Bell Sunoco, Primary Facility ID # 869005, 875-889 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. Brian Donoghue, Claymore Environmental, LLC, 650 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 on behalf of Brian Halligan, 113 East Mill Road, Flourtown, PA 19031, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with 2-methylnaphthalene which has contaminated the groundwater on site. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Times Herald on August 4, 2023. Application received: August 16, 2023.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Perry Residence, Primary Facility ID # 793907, 11 Caledonia Drive, Warminster, PA 19874, Warminster Township, Bucks County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf of Erin M. Bydalek, Nationwide Insurance, P.O. Box 8101, Wausau, WI 54402, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of petroleum from a leaking heating oil underground storage tank impacted the shallow groundwater and soil on the property. The current use and proposed future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on May 28, 2023. Application received: August 17, 2023.
Keystone Trade Center—Lot 29, Primary Facility ID # 869716, 150 Solar Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Jeffrey A. Smith, PG, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., 1818 Market Street, Suite 3300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Andy Mace, NP Falls Township Industrial, LLC, 3315 North Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64116, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Lot 29 soils were characterized for PAHs, PCBs, pesticides, other organics and metals. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential for industrial activities. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on September 14, 2023. Application received: September 12, 2023.
38th & Brown Street, Primary Facility ID # 869026, 77, 779, 781, 783, 785, 787 North 38th Street; 770, 772, 774 North Dekalb Street; 3716, 3718, 3720, 3722, 3724, 3726 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Kevin Burns, Batta Environmental Associates, Inc., 6 Garfield Way Newark, DE 19713 on behalf of Paul Aylesworth, Women's Community Revitalization Project, 100 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with PAHs and metals which have contaminated soils on the site. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on August 10, 2023. Application received: August 17, 2023.
General Aire Systems, Primary Facility ID # 869012, 115 North 5th Street, Darby, PA 19023, Darby Borough, Delaware County. Shian Knouse, TTI Environmental, Inc., 1253 North Church Street, Moorestown, NJ 08053 on behalf of George Rossi, SHR Properties, 115 North 5th Street, Darby, PA 19023, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Petroleum impacts were identified in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the site will be commercial. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Delco Times Legal on August 13, 2023. Application received: August 11, 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.
Dunkin Donuts, Primary Facility ID # 869674, 500 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106, Carnegie Borough, Allegheny County. RT Environmental Services, Inc., 2001 Waterdam Plaza Drive, Suite 205, Canonsburg, PA 15317 on behalf of Carnegie RE, LLC, 2071 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Site was historically utilized as a gasoline filling station (Gulf) from the late 1960s to 1970s, as a Mister Donut restaurant from the late 1970 to 2006, and then as a Wright Pontiac Car Dealership until approximately 2021. The Site was redeveloped with a Dunkin restaurant in 2022. Five gasoline underground storage tanks (USTs) and one waste oil UST were removed from the western portion of the Site in 1995. Environmental due diligence activities conducted in connection with the recent sale of the Site have identified the presence of residual impacts in soil and groundwater from the historic USTs. Site soil and groundwater is impacted with gasoline constituents, primarily benzene, ethylbenzene, napthalene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. Additionally, light nonaqueous phase liquid (LNAPL), or petroleum product, has been identified in one onsite monitoring well. It has been confirmed that impacted groundwater is not migrating offsite. The Site has been redeveloped for a Dunkin Donuts, which will be the future commercial use. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on September 14, 2023. Application received: September 25, 2023.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
WMGR081NC003. Friendly Core, LLC, 1080 State Route 44 South, Shinglehouse, PA 16748, Sharon Township, Potter County. Application for the processing and recycling of electronic scrap Application received: October 11, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. 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.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
WMGR126-NE002. Independent Recycling Company, LLC, 99 Stevens Lane, Exeter, PA 18643, Exeter Borough, Luzerne County. A permit reissuance application to change the permittee from Independent Refining Company, LLC to Independent Recycling Company, LLC. Application received: September 21, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: October 11, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
WMGR046NE002, Bethlehem Earth LP, 491 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. An application for determination of applicability for coverage under general permit number WMGR046 for the on-site beneficial use of water treatment residuals as a soil amendment. Application received: June 5, 2023. Supplemental information: October 11, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: October 13, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. 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.
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.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
301392. Eureka Resources, LLC, 315 Second Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Individual waste permit application to operate a residual waste processing facility to accept and treat NaCi salt mine brine at the Eureka Resources Second Street Facility. Application received: September 26, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-00383B: Erie Hard Chrome, Inc., 1570 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: November 14, 2022. 25-00383B: Erie Hard Chrome, Inc. (Erie Hard Chrome, 1570 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511). The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Erie Hard Chrome, Inc. to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of replacement plating processes and control devices at their facility in the City of Erie, Erie County (site address: 1570 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511). This project aims to reduce emissions and replace equipment with equipment constructed from more chemically resistant material. Chrome electroplating tanks (Chrome Electroplating Sources 101—103), ducting, chrome electroplating scrubbers (C101—103), and the electroless nickel scrubber (C104) will all be replaced. This will be a natural minor facility upon completion of the project. Public notice is obligatory for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Emissions at the facility will be reduced as a result of this project. Operation of the replacement tanks will result in less than 6 pounds per year of chromium emissions. Potential emissions from the replacement electroless nickel scrubber will remain restricted to 0.04 gr/dscf. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-00383B: Erie Hard Chrome] 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. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
18-00009G, Clinton County Solid Waste Authority, P.O. Box 209, McElhattan, PA 17748, Wayne Township, Clinton County. Application received: January 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a Title V operating permit renewal for the Wayne Township Landfill facility. The facility's sources include the north side disposal area, the south side disposal area, twenty-two (22) space heaters, four (4) emergency generator engines, two (2) portable tub grinders, one (1) portable trammel screener, three (3) portable water pump engines, one (1) parts washer and one (1) enclosed flare, one (1) leachate pond, haul roads, and miscellaneous oil, gasoline and diesel fuel storage tanks. The facility has the potential to emit 93.60 tons per year of carbon monoxide; 89.09 tons per year of nitrogen oxides; 10.93 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 43.45 tons per year of particulate matter; 13.77 tons per year of volatile organic compounds; 5.89 tons per year of volatile hazardous air pollutants and 38,321 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. 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. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as Subpart WWW of the Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, 40 CFR Sections 60.750—60.759, Subpart Cc—Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste landfills, 40 CFR Sections 60.30c—60.36c, 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO Section 62.16710—62.16730—Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills that Commenced Construction on or Before July 17, 2014 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since July 17, 2014, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636. Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department of Environmental Protection with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following: Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; Identification of the proposed permit (specify TVOP 18-00009); Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to 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 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 of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.
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.
54-00041, Silberline Mfg Co Inc., 130 Lincoln Dr., Tamaqua, PA 18252, Rush Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: September 8, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for their inorganic dye and pigment manufacturing 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.
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.
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.
13-00010, Ametek Corp., 42 Mountain Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 13917, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. Application received: August 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their extruders, production lines, silos, and burnoff oven. This also includes their Aeropulse dust collectors and other baghouses as control devices. 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.
39-00092, Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Inc., 5361 Oakview Dr., Allentown, PA 18104, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: September 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of spray paint booths and their truck trailer manufacturing 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.
40-00050, Pioneer Aggregates Inc., 220 S River Street, Plains, PA 18705, Dennison Township, Luzerne County. Application received: September 19, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their jaw and cone crushers. This also includes their water sprays used as a control device. 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.
06-05094, Reading Alloys, LLC, 220 Old West Penn Avenue, P.O. Box 53, Robesonia, PA 19551, South Heidelberg Township, Berks County. Application received: September 7, 2023. For their specialty alloy manufacturing facility. The State-Only Operating Permit is undergoing a significant modification to revise Section E, Group SG01, Conditions 007, 008 and 010 to update the minimum pressure differential and water flow rates of the venturi scrubber systems for Source IDs 101—103.
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.
09-00019, Naceville Materials d/b/a Miller Materials, 887 Mill Creek Rd, Rushland, PA 18956, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 15, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a batch hot mix asphalt (HMA) plant and a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) plant. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was last renewed on January 26, 2018. The potential to emit for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the facility both exceed 25 tons per year; however, the permittee has elected to restrict the HMA production for the batch HMA plant such that the NOx and VOC emissions from the facility each will not exceed 24.9 tons per year. Per this permit renewal, the stone crushing plant has been removed from the site. This includes Source IDs 110—115 and C03—C07. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-00932, C-K Composites Co. LLC, 361 Bridgeport Road, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666, Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: April 5, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to C-K Composites to authorize the continued operation of their filament-wound plastic tubes, cast and molded epoxy resin and laminated densified resin-impregnated wood manufacturing facility located in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. The activities include preparation of rough wood and plastic parts, wood impregnation and lamination, filament winding, cast resin molding and surface coating. The company is proposing Federally enforceable limits on phenolic resin usage in the Wood Impregnation/Lamination operation and on hours of operation for the Spray Booth, to result in a maximum VOC emission level below 50 tpy (49.77 tpy). Other facility-wide estimated potential emissions of 1.74 tpy NOx, 2.63 tpy CO, 0.02 tpy SOx, 0.13 tpy PM10, and 8.30 tpy HAPs. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 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 State Only Operating Permit (65-00932) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP'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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
65-00322, PIAD Precision Casting Corp., 112 Industrial Park Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: December 8, 2022. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) for the operation of PIAD Precision Casting Corp.'s Hempfield Township Plant in Greensburg, Westmoreland County. Equipment at this facility includes three (3) Electric Induction Furnaces controlled by a Torit Cartridge Filter Collector, twenty-four (24) Electric Resistance Furnaces controlled by a Torit Cartridge Filter Collector, twenty-four (24) Mold Quench Tanks controlled by a Torit Cartridge Filter Collector, a Kohler emergency generator engine rated at 107 Bhp, an alcohol tank, and miscellaneous grinding and cutting operations which exhaust into indoor baghouses. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 0.45 ton per year (tpy) NOx, 0.76 tpy CO, 1.25 tpy PM, 1.25 tpy PM10, 0.95 tpy SO2, 13.15 tpy VOC, and 22 tpy CO2e. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emissions limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP'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 Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 65-00322) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 16190102. Reichard Contracting, Inc., 212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, Porter Township, Clarion County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine for a land use change from forestland and forestland abandoned surface mine to unmanaged natural habitat. Application received: October 10, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 02090201. NPDES No. PA0251909. Coal Valley Sales, LLC, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Indiana and West Deer Townships, Allegheny County. Revision application to update water handling plan and add a new NPDES point to an existing bituminous surface mine and existing NPDES permit, affecting 260.6 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributary to Little Deer Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: October 12, 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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 20910303. NPDES No. PA0259454. Don & Randy Ferris, Inc., 23733 Mackey Hill Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, Rockdale Township, Crawford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: October 10, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton.
Mining Permit No. 08230801. GP-104 NPDES No. PAM223008. Perkins Stone, LLC, 791 E. Cook Road, Rome, PA 18837, Warren Township, Bradford County. New permit application for a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 5 acres. The surface mining operation proposes to conduct blasting. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Prince Hollow Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: October 6, 2023. Accepted: October 10, 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. PA0110507. Mining Permit No. 56841606. Brothersvalley Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. NPDES renewal for the Scurfield Preparation Plant affecting 11.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 21, 2022. 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 treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 001 Existing Stormwater Outfall 002 Existing Stormwater Outfall
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) N/A 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) N/A 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) N/A 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0 N/A N/A N/A Flow (MGD) 0.045 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Sulfate Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
Temperature (°C) 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. PA0224251. Mining Permit No. 21020301. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Penn Township, Cumberland County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 205 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to West Branch Mt. Rock Spring Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 1, 2023.
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 stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to West Branch Mt. Rock Spring Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls 001 (Dry Weather Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Oil and Grease (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 001 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls 001 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 The following treatment facility outfalls utilize non-discharge alternatives in the form of an infiltration basin:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Pumped Groundwater Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls 002 (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton.
NPDES No. PA0269832. Mining Permit No. 14950801. James W. Confer, 153 Confers Lane, Spring Mills, PA 16875, Potter Township, Centre County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small noncoal (industrial minerals) permit affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site. Application received: July 7, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permt No. PA0223875. Mining Permit No. 48980301. Chrin Brothers, Inc., 1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042, Williams Township, Northampton County. Application received: April 26, 2023.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 36.8 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Lehigh River, classified for the following use: WWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits are as follows for Outfalls 001 and 002 to UNT to Lehigh River:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater Outfalls: 001 and 002.
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 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report
iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
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 Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595691. Mining Permit No. 5878SM3. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Application received: May 8, 2023.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 20.0 acres. Receiving stream: Stony Creek, classified for the following use: EV.
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 Stony Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing No Outfall No Flow No Discharge 002 Existing No Outfall No Flow No Discharge
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.
E5829223-002. Coterra Energy Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 19, 2023.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1) a well pad expansion project permanently impacting 1,052 square feet (0.02 acre) of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.784984°, Longitude: -75.64026°),
2) a well pad expansion project temporarily impacting 929 square feet (0.02 acre) of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.784861°, Longitude: -75.640378°),
3) a well pad expansion project temporarily impacting 1,105 square feet (0.03 acre) of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.783558°, Longitude: -75.640551°).
The well pad expansion project consisting expanding the Weiss M. Well Site in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 1,052 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent PEM wetland impacts and 2,034 square feet (0.05 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts to provide for the safe development of the Marcellus Shale natural gas.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Kipp Starks, Aquatic Biologist 2, 814-342-8110.
E1704223-005. Developac, Inc., 996 Beaver Drive, DuBois, PA 15801, Sandy Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 25, 2023.
The applicant is proposing to create a commercial development on a vacant lot at the intersection of Midway Drive and Shaffer Road in DuBois. The lot contains a 0.13-acre palustrine emergent wetland. Upgradient stormwater runoff from other commercial developments is a significant source of hydrology for the wetland. The wetland is within the Sandy Lick Creek watershed (TSF, MF). The applicant proposes to permanently fill the wetland and mitigate for the impact by purchasing credits from the in-lieu fee program. The wetland is not classified as exceptional value, there are no streams or floodways on the property, and no threatened or endangered species are known to exist within the project area. Latitude: 41°, 7`, 25.46", Longitude: -78°, 43`, 45.71".
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.
E4802223-007. Timothy Pitts, 3738 Bayberry Drive, Danielsville, PA 18038-9520, Lehigh Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 2, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Timothy Pitts Manufactured Home Park Project: 1) A stream enclosure of Bertsch Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 158-LF, 30-inch diameter HDPE culvert, three (3) concrete manholes, concrete endwall, and R-4 riprap apron. 2) A road crossing of Bertsch Creek (CWF, MF) and PFO/PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of a 38-foot wide paved access road. This crossing will permanently impact 0.06-acre of PFO/PEM Wetlands. 3) A utility line crossing of PFO/PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of an 8-inch diameter PVC sewer pipe. 4) A utility line crossing of PFO/PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water pipe. The project is located approximately 0.4 mile southwest of the intersection of W. Mountain View Drive and Blue Mountain Drive (Palmerton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 47`, 34" Longitude: -75°, 32`, 23") in Lehigh Township, Northampton County.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101223-002. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 5, 2023.
The City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation is proposing the following activities at the FDR Park Picnic and Play Project which is located along Shed Brook Creek and Half Moon Lagoon near the northwestern portion of FDR Park, for the purpose of providing park amenities for the local community, recreational, and wellness purposes: 1) Removal of two existing structurally unsound bridges along Shed Brook Creek for the total Impacts: ~1,200 sf. 2) Construction of athletic fields, basketball courts, and play equipment and associated grading: Wetland Impacts: ~550 sf; Floodway impacts: ~14,000 sf; Floodplain Impacts ~547,000 sf. 3) Construction of picnic plaza: Floodway Impacts ~70,500 sf. 4) Construction of paved parking/access areas/sidewalks and associated grading: Floodway Impacts: ~1,200 sf; Floodplain Impacts: ~148,400 sf. 5) Construction of bioretention basins: Floodway Impacts: ~670 sf; Floodplain impacts: ~10,400 sf. 6) Removal of existing buildings and parking: Floodplain Impacts: ~47,500 sf. 7) Wetland mitigation: Temporary Wetland Impacts: ~11,160 sf; Floodway Impacts: ~27,330 sf. 8) Utilities: Wetland Impacts: ~350 sf (~260 sf of temporary impacts); Floodplain Impacts ~11,630 sf. 9) Sidewalk/Roadways/Parking Lots: Floodway Impacts: ~1,220 sf; Floodplain Impacts: ~148,440 sf. 10) Other grading activities (cut/fill): Floodplain 284,052 sf. 11) Potential future restroom facility: Floodway Impacts 5,040 sf. Staging and stockpile areas will also be temporarily constructed onsite and along the floodplain of Shed Brook Creek; total Impacts onsite are as follows: A) Wetlands (permanent): 9,117 sf (0.21 acre). B) Wetlands (temporary): 11,417 sf (0.26 acre). C) Watercourse (permanent): 1,199 sf (0.028 acre). D) Floodway (permanent): 143,208 sf (0.99 acre). E) Floodplain (permanent): 1,130,733 sf (25.96 acres). F) Floodplain (temporary): 91,720 sf (2.11 acres). The southern portion of the project area will also include the mitigation of a forested wetland just west of Half Moon Lagoon to compensate for wetland impacts required to implement the Picnic and Play project. This onsite mitigation will enhance and restore wetland diversity within an open space and adjacent existing wetlands complex. A total of 2.3 acres of wetlands will be reacted/enhanced/maintained as part of this project. The site is located near the intersection of Pattison and Park Avenues (Philadelphia, PA USGS map) in the City and County of Philadelphia. Latitude: 39.904295°, Longitude: -75.185363°.
E4601223-026. Exeter Swedeland Land, LLC, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 250, Radnor, PA 19087, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 10, 2023.
Exeter Swedeland Land, LLC is proposing the removal of the existing 485 LF of 42-inch RCP stream enclosure which carries Matsunk Creek (WWF, MF) and to construct and maintain 875 LF of 60-inch RCP stream enclosure for the purpose of constructing a 150,000 SF industrial building. Stream impacts include 488 LF of temporary impacts and 897 LF of permanent impacts and there are no wetland impacts. The site is located near the intersection of PA 320 and Renaissance Boulevard (Norristown PA, USGS map) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.083363°, Longitude: -75.330586°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Wilkes-Barre District Mining Office: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-826-2371.
Contact: Kim Snyder, P.E., Environmental Program Manager.
EA-3511-2-23-001. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 31, 2023.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a total of 5 acres of dangerous piles and embankment. The project will also fill in 0.34 acre of wetland. Latitude: 41.557250°, Longitude: -75.521906°.
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