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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/
NewHyasota Hill Farm
264 Hyasota Hill Road
Hollsopple, PA 15935Somerset County 2.8 747.5 Swine NA Renewal John Nolt—Hickory Hill Turkey Farm
10190 Mountain Road
Port Royal, PA 17082Juniata County 9.8 491.16 Turkeys NA Renewal Harold Merkey
1904 Sunnyside Drive
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 50 453.4 Swine
Cows
Horses Poultry (Layers)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).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Lorrie Fritz, CA2, 570-830-3048.
Application No. 4023515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hazleton City Authority Address 400 East Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201Municipality City of Hazleton County Luzerne County Responsible Official Mr. Scot Burkhardt
Hazleton City Authority
400 East Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201Consulting Engineer Mr. Michael Peleschak, PE
Alfred Benesch & Co.
400 One Norwegian Plaza
Pottsville, PA 17901Application Received October 10, 2023 Description The proposed project includes upgrades to both the Dreck Creek Pump Station and transmission lines. The pump station upgrades include removal and replacement of three existing pumps with four new pumps, along with addition of a magnetic flow meter. The upgrades to the transmission lines include slip lining of an old 20" cast iron water main with a 16" PVC slip lined pipe for a portion of the line, along with construction of a new 20" Class 52 Ductile Iron Pipe for the remainder of the line. Contact: Lorrie Fritz, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3048.
Application No. 5223505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Matamoras Water Authority Address 304 Penn Ave.
Matamoras, PA 18336Municipality Matamoras Borough County Pike County Responsible Official Norman Dexter
304 Penn Ave.
Matamoras, PA 18336Consulting Engineer Matthew Sickler, P.E.
MHE Engineering
111 Wheatfield Drive
Suite 1
Milford, PA 18337Application Received October 12, 2023 Description The applicant proposes to construct a new 89` x 30` building, housing office space and two new manganese filtration vessels serving Well 8 and Well 9. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0923519, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Peddlers Village Partnership Address P.O. Box 218
Lahaska, PA 18931Municipality Buckingham Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Kevin Hamilton
P.O. Box 218
Lahaska, PA 18931Consulting Engineer Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
65 East Butler Avenue
New Britain, PA 18901-5106Application Received October 13, 2023 Description Water supply well and treatment. Application No. 1523522, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant New Bolton Center Address 382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348Municipality East Marlborough Township County Chester County Responsible Official Jeffrey DeRusso
P.O. Box 467
Chester, PA 19016-0467Consulting Engineer Remington & Vernick Engineers
600 West Hamilton Street
Suite 320
Allentown, PA 18101Application Received October 23, 2023 Description Change of water source from on-site wells to CWA supply. Application No. 0923509, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4436Municipality Lower Makefield Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Kelly Kowalski
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4436Consulting Engineer Gannett Fleming, Inc.
207 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received June 5, 2023 Description The existing water storage tank and booster pump station will be replaced in kind. New pump station will include an additional second pump for redundancy. Booster pump station will include a new control panel and various instruments for the new pumps. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 6513528-A2, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County Address 124 Park and Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Municipality Plum Borough County Allegheny County Responsible Official Michael Kukura
Resident Manager
124 Park and Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Consulting Engineer Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park and Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Application Received October 4, 2023 Description Relocation of chemical injection points at the Hankey Farm water storage tank site.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Oil Recovery Corporation, 138 Palmer Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. License No. PA-AH 0942. Accepted: July 17, 2023.
Superior Environmental Services, Inc., 9996 Joseph James Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246. License No. PA-AH 0943. Accepted: September 6, 2023.
SES-R1 LLC dba Resource One, 9996 Joseph James Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246. License No. PA-AH 0944. Accepted: September 11, 2023.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
RSO, Inc., P.O. Box 1450, Laurel, MD 20725. License No. PA-AH 0578. Accepted: September 25, 2023.
Emerald Environmental Services, Inc., 1621 St. Clair Avenue, Kent, OH 44240. License No. PA-AH 0641. Accepted: August 10, 2023.
Turn-Key Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 519, Blairstown, NJ 07825. License No. PA-AH 0738. Accepted: October 25, 2023.
Goulet Trucking, Inc., P.O. Box 259, South Deerfield, MA 01373. License No. PA-AH 0768. Accepted: August 28, 2023.
Action Trucking Co., Inc., 3010 Burns Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. License No. PA-AH 0826. Accepted: September 18, 2023.
Specialty Disposal Services, Inc., 115 Route 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. License No. PA-AH 0852. Accepted: August 23, 2023.
ERG Environmental Services, 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia, MI 48150. License No. PA-AH 0914. Accepted: October 4, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., 42 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061. License No. PA-HC 0053. Accepted: October 11, 2023.
University of Pittsburgh of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Jerome Cochran Public Safety Building, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. License No. PA-HC 0183. Accepted: September 18, 2023.
R. Mor Enterprises Inc. dba NJ Medical Waste, P.O. Box 6595, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. License No. PA-HC 0246. Accepted: August 14, 2023.
Moran Environmental Recovery LLC, 75D York Ave, Randolph, MA 02368. License No. PA-HC 0250. Accepted: October 11, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
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 Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
62-00032Q: Ellwood National Forge, 3 Front St., Irvine, PA 16329, Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. Application received: March 21, 2023. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 62-00032Q to Ellwood National Forge for the installation of two (2) natural gas fired annealing furnaces, and the modification of emission limits of a file and grind process at the company's facility located at 3 Front Street, Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 62-00032. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval No. 62-00032Q is for the addition of two (2) 22 MMBtu/hr capacity natural gas-fired annealing furnaces (Source ID 103D and 103E), which will be used to process steel ingots, and to administratively modify the emissions limits for Ellwood National Forge's Crankshaft File and Grind operation (Source ID 114) and the associated baghouse (Source ID C114). The annealing furnaces will have a throughput limited to 231 MMscf per year combined calculated as a 12-month rolling total. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the two annealing furnaces will result in potential emissions not to exceed; 9.702 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 8.670 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 0.880 ton of total suspended particulate (PM), 0.070 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx), and 0.640 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per year, calculate as a 12-month rolling total from both furnaces combined. The Crankshaft File and Grind operation will result in potential emissions not to exceed 4.690 tons of total suspended particulate (PM) per year, based on a 12-month rolling total. Proposed BAT for the annealing furnaces will be the use of low-NOx burners for the control of NOx, use of low-sulfur fuels, and good engineering and combustion practices. Proposed BAT for the Crankshaft File and Grind Process will be the use of a baghouse, and good engineering practices. The Plan Approval will contain additional monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340, for an appointment. Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 62-00032Q and concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6121.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03202A: US Pipe Fabrication LLC/Ephrata, 109 Fifth Street, Orlando, FL 32824, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. Application received: July 28, 2023. For operation of a metal pipe coating booth controlled by dry filters. Potential emissions for VOCs and HAPs are estimated to be 8.6 and 4.8 tons per year (tpy), respectively. The surface coating operations are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52/129.52d. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
22-03102B: Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Application received: May 18, 2023. For the installation of an Ecoremedy gasifier and dryer system to produce syngas (that will be combusted for process heat) and Class A biosolids. The proposed process will treat solids downstream of the existing anaerobic digester. The gasification process will convert organic solids into syngas and ash residuals. The process will be controlled by a multiclone, venturi wet scrubber, packed bed scrubber, finish burner and plume abatement heat exchanger at the municipal waste facility. The expected increases in facility potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed are: NOx 9.24 tpy, CO 23.59 tpy, SOx 0.96 tpy, PM10 7.69 tpy, VOC 0.70 tpy and HAPs 0.02 tpy. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart E— National Emission Standards for Mercury. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-63-00646A: Ritchey Metals Company, Inc., 30 Georgetown Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Cecil Township, Washington County. Application received: July 22, 2022. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval (PA-63-00646A) to Ritchey Metals Company Inc. (''Ritchey Metals'') to authorize the temporary operation of a new Reverb Furnace (Source 109) rated at 10.6 MMBtu/hr and an associated dust collector (C05) rated at 25,000 SCFM. The plan approval also includes the upgradation of an existing Rotary Furnace (Source 104) with addition of an oxygen enhancement system controlled by an existing dust collector C03 rated at 25,000 SCFM for manufacturing zinc and aluminum-based alloys through melting of industrial-grade primary metals at their Hendersonville Plant located on 30 Georgetown Road in Canonsburg in Cecil Township, Washington County. The facility is limited to a material processing throughput of 26,158 tpy (zinc, aluminum, & silicon) on a 12-month rolling basis. The estimated emissions from metal processing are 1.25 tpy PM, 0.80 tpy PM10, 0.3 tpy NOx, 0.20 CO, 0.01 tpy SOx, and 0.3 tpy of VOC. This authorization is subject to the best available technology (BAT) and the State Regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123 and 127. Plan approval conditions include material throughput, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, recordkeeping requirements, and reporting requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise or submit a State Only Operating Permit (''SOOP'') application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. 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 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030. A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. 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-63-00646A) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
CORRECTION—previously published on September 23, 2023
PA-65-00840: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 267 McLlvaine Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: December 19, 2022.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 for intent to issue Air Quality plan approval for authorization to construct and temporarily operate sources associated with the South Oakford Compressor Station, a Title V facility in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The proposed project will add Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) units to each of two compressor engines, in order to achieve the presumptive RACT III requirements for each engine. The addition of the SCR will result in a reduction of NOx emissions from this existing facility.
Presumptive RACT III conditions are included in the plan approval for the other equipment at the compressor station as needed, including one natural gas-fired boiler, one glycol dehydration unit, one produced fluids tank, one parts washer, four compressors driven by the two compressor engines, one auxiliary generator, and fugitive emissions sources.
After the completion of the project, the facility will be limited to 79.0 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 159.0 tons/12-cmp of CO, 16.0 tons/12-cmp of PM10, 16.0 tons/12-cmp of PM2.5, 0.5 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 66.0 tons/12-cmp of VOC, 22.1 tons/12-cmp of formaldehyde, and 31.5 tons/12-cmp total HAPs.
The proposed project is subject to and has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code and 40 CFR Part 60 and includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The project does not trigger the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 related to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), or those of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR).
The plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To schedule an appointment to review the Air Quality plan approval application or proposed Air Quality plan approval, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum or the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412.442.4000.
A person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; via email to shguerrieri@pa.gov; or via fax to 412.442.4194. Each protest and set of written comments must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the protest or comments, identification of the proposed plan approval (PA-65-00840) and a concise statement of the objections to plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A protest to the proposed action shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 (relating to public notice).
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, determines that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or via email to shguerrier@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
49-00001, Mt. Carmel Cogen, Inc., Marion Heights Road, Marion Heights, PA 17832, Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County. Application received: October 25, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the Mt Carmel Cogen/Culm Fired Cogen Plant facility. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 49-00001. The facility's sources include one (1) 623.5 Million Btu per hour (MMBtu/hr) Anthracite Culm-Fired, Foster Wheeler Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boiler, one (1) 8.37 MMBtu/hr Natural Gas/Propane-Fired Boiler, two (2) Culm Day Bins, Limestone Storage Bins A & B, Ash Vacuum Conveyor Systems A & B, Pneumatic Conveying System and Storage Silo, Ash Loadout And Handling Operation, Backup Culm Crushing And Conveying Operation, Transfer Tower 2, one (1) Trammel Screen, one (1) 187 Horsepower, No. 2 Oil-Fired Cummins Emergency Fire Pump Engine, Culm Conveying Operations, Radial Stacker And Stockpile, Main Culm Processing Operation, eight (8) Storage Tanks and one (1) Gasoline Storage Tank. The facility has potential annual emissions of 1,244.18 tons of carbon monoxide, 441.98 tons of nitrogen oxides, 546.30 tons of sulfur oxides, 104.10 tons of particulate matter including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size, 49.00 tons of volatile organic compounds, 21.01 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 566,141 tons of greenhouse gases. Permit revisions include incorporating applicable RACT III requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115. The CFB boiler, pursuant to § 129.112(g)(1)(vi), is subject to the presumptive RACT III emission limitations for NOx of 0.16 lb/MMBtu and per § 129.115(b)(4), boilers equipped with CEMS are required to demonstrate compliance with NOx emissions limit using a daily average. Compliance with these emission limitations assures compliance with the presumptive RACT III emission limitations. The natural gas-fired boiler (Source ID 032) and the emergency fire pump engine (Source ID P109), pursuant to §§ 129.112(c)(1) and (c)(10), respectively, are required to maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specification and with good operating practices. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Part 63, Parts 72—78, Part 97, and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and 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.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
19-00007, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, TX 77251, Jackson Township, Columbia County. Application received: December 29, 2022. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Compressor Station 517. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT 3 approval for the facility, including an alternative compliance schedule, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. The proposed amendments to the RACT 3 determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (19-00007) for the facility. The relevant RACT 3 requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the alternative compliance schedule will be excluded from the SIP submittal. The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT 3 determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision: (a) The permittee shall not cause, allow, or permit NOx to be emitted from this source in excess of 25 ppmvd at 15% O2 as of the final compliance date specified in alternative compliance schedule detailed as follows. (b) The source is a Compressor Turbine, natural gas-fired, Solar, Model Centaur 50, 5,500 HP, 46.9 MMBtu/hr rated heat input, Installation date 1992. (c) The proposed air cleaning device includes a new turbine core which has been designed to reach an emission level of 25 ppmvd NOx at 15% O2 as well as turbine control system upgrades. (d) The remaining phases of the installation of the proposed air cleaning devices are projected to be completed by the dates specified in the revised operating permit. (e) Prior to the final compliance date specified, the source shall comply with NOx emission limitations of 19.3 lb/hr, 34.0 tons/yr, and 150 ppmvd at 15% O2. (f) The final compliance date for this alternative compliance schedule is July 31, 2024. The installation of the proposed turbine core, control system upgrades, and compliance demonstration shall be complete by the final compliance date. Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested by December 6, 2023 to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on December 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be December 12, 2023. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/North-central-Regional-Office/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 or monitor the Web site to determine if a hearing will be held. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. A 30-day comment period from the date of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT 3 Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT 3 Plan. All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3636. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Megan Lehman at 570-327-3659 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
41-00001, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, TX 77251, Mifflin Township, Lycoming County. Application received: December 29, 2022. For a significant permit modification pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.541 for Compressor Station 520 located in Mifflin Township, Lycoming County. Transco has submitted a significant operating permit modification application to incorporate the applicable RACT 3 requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 for existing sources at the facility into TVOP 41-00001. The proposed operating permit includes a determination that, for two existing Solar Mars turbines at the facility, the case-by-case NOx RACT 2 determination performed pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.99 also satisfies the NOx RACT 3 requirements per 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(i). An existing Solar Titan turbine is subject to the presumptive RACT III emission limitation of ≤42 ppmvd at 15% O2 for NOx and both the Mars and Titan turbines are subject to a ≤9 ppmvd at 15% O2 limit for VOCs (as propane) (§ 129.112(g)(2)(v)(A) and (B)). Each reciprocating compressor engine at the facility is subject to the presumptive RACT III emission limitations of 3.0 g/bhp-hr for NOx and 0.5 g/bhp-hr for VOCs (§ 129.112(g)(3)(i)(A) and (B)). All other sources at the facility are required to comply with good operating practices (§ 129.112(c)) or keep records to demonstrate that emissions are less than 1 ton per year (§ 129.115(g) and (h)). The proposed modifications to TVOP 41-00001 do not authorize the construction of new sources or any emissions increases for existing sources. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements pertaining to the sources at Compressor Station 520 have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. Several permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 as well as 25 Pa. Code Article III, 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 570-327-0550. 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (Permit No. 41-00001) and 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.
47-00014, United States Gypsum Company, 86 PPL Road, Danville, PA 17821, Derry Township, Montour County. Application received: December 19, 2023. The Department intends to renew their Washingtonville Plant facility's Title V operating permit for continued operation of the existing sources. The previously listed facility consists of the gypsum wallboard dryer associated with Source ID P114, and the raw synthetic gypsum dryer/mills associated with Source IDs P101 and P102, as well as the calcining kettles associated with Source IDs P103 and P104 and all the other raw material product processing, handling and storage equipment, including Source IDs P105 and P106 (desteamers 1 and 2), Source IDs P107 and P108 (kettle feed bins 1 and 2), Source IDs P109—P113 including the stucco bins and other material bins and handling as well as the rotary screen, the bulk storage bin and hopper associated with Source ID P123, the Source IDs P115, P116, P120 and P124 associated with end saw, dunnage machine, paper edge heater and glue usage, and wallboard ink, respectively. Source IDs P119 and P122 encompasses the existing gypsum unloading, storage and handling activities associated with the synthetic gypsum material, along with the misc. sources including the Source ID P121 diesel tank and the Source ID P201 fire pump engine. The facility's potential emissions, including the type and quantity are estimated to be: 91.2 tons/yr NOx; 158.3 tons/yr CO; 0.44 ton/yr SO2; 48.8 tons/yr VOC; 16.4 tons/yr HAP; 7.4 tons/yr single HAP (formaldehyde), 180,882 tons/yr CO2; 110.6 tons/yr particulate matter (TPM) as well as PM-10 and PM2.5. The modifications permitted under Plan Approval 47-00014D, as well as the affected Source ID P114, will be incorporated into this Title V operating permit, as well as the RFD submitted over the permit cycle for a new gypsum storage building (dome) that was installed and will be incorporated into existing Source ID P119. Lastly, the revised BAT limits for PM-10/PM2.5 on the kettle calciners as per the company's BAT analysis that was proposed due to historical changes in raw material supply will also be incorporated into this Title V operating permit (DEP Auth ID 1411501). All BAT requirements for the Source ID P114 will continue to be in effect. Additionally, the Title V permit will continue to require that Source IDs P101—P104 use their bag leak detection monitoring requirement pursuant to the testing and other Compliance Assurance Monitoring requirements within 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F and G, and 40 CFR Part 64. Moreover, the permit contains the applicable Federal requirements, including the National Standards of Performance for mineral processing facilities, calciners and dryers, and for stationary diesel reciprocating engines, as codified within 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOO, UUU and IIII, respectively, as well as the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for stationary diesel reciprocating engines which are codified within 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. Lastly, the facility will continue to be required to maintain VOC and HAP emissions less than the existing emission caps that are established within Plan Approval 47-00014D. The previously listed Title V permit authorization incorporates all the applicable State and Federal air quality regulatory requirements, including the appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practices and any other conditions necessary to verify compliance in accordance with 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 PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
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.
15-00010, Cleveland Cliffs Plate LLC, 139 Modena Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320, City of Coatesville, Chester County. Application received: December 19, 2022. This action is for the modification of the Title V Operating Permit in Coatesville Borough, Chester County. This modification incorporates the RACT Phase III requirements into the existing operating permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(a) [Alternate RACT proposal]. The facility recycles steel and reforms it into steel slabs or steel ingots. The facility is both major for NOx emissions and VOC emissions. The following sources are subject to case-by-case RACT III regulations: the EMS Boiler (Source ID 055), BHT Furnaces # 2—# 8 and # 10 (Source ID 136), the 200` NAB Furnace (Source ID 146B), Soaking Pits # 35—# 49 (Source ID 151), Identification Marking (Source ID 250), and the Continuous Caster Spray Chamber (Source ID 270). The RACT analysis provided by Cleveland Cliffs Plate, LLC was evaluated to determine if any new or additional controls could be required to reduce NOx and/or VOC from the aforementioned sources. DEP concurs with the analysis performed by Cleveland Cliffs Plate, LLC that there are no additional controls available currently that are both technically and economically feasible. Where appropriate, NOx and VOC limits have been established for the case-by-case sources, including methods of compliance. For those sources subject to presumptive RACT requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.112, applicable conditions will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit. Changes to the existing operating permit that are made in conjunction with RACT Phase III will be submitted to EPA for review and approval to be added to the state implementation plan. This permit is being modified in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.541. The modification of this operating permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of any regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00070, PMF Industries, Inc., 2601 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: December 30, 2022. The Department intends to issue a State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for the PMF manufacturing facility. The facility's sources include one Ultronix model 602525 open-top batch vapor degreaser equipped with a Copeland semi-hermetic subzero refrigerated freeboard chiller using n-propyl bromide as the solvent, one 11 kW Generac model 0064400 emergency generator incorporating a 19.9 horsepower natural gas-fired engine, a hand grinding operation center comprised of 11 electric powered spindle machines the particulate matter emissions from which are controlled by either a cyclone collector or cartridge filter collector, and an electropolishing operation consisting of one (1) alkaline tank, two (2) acid tanks, one (1) electro-polishing tank equipped with a 6.000 amp rectifier and seven (7) rinse tanks. The facility has the potential to emit 0.42 ton per year of carbon monoxide; 0.25 ton per year of nitrogen oxides; 1.71 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 0.27 ton per year of particulate matter; 6.5 tons per year of volatile organic compounds; 6.34 tons per year of volatile hazardous air pollutants and 13 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The emission limits and work practice standards along with 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, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
60-00001, Bucknell University, University Avenue, Lewisburg, PA 17837, Borough of Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township, Union County. Application received: December 20, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for operation of the Bucknell University facility located in the Borough of Lewisburg and East Buffalo Township, Union County. The facility's main sources include an 88.8 million Btu per hour natural gas/No. 2 oil-fired boiler, an 85.2 million Btu per hour natural gas/No. 2 oil-fired boiler, a 5.5 megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine, a 48.0 million Btu per hour duct burner, a 749 horsepower diesel-fired emergency generator engine, as well as numerous small campus boilers, furnaces and emergency engines. The facility has the potential to emit up to 4.49 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns), 2.01 tons of HAPs, 10.71 tons of SOx, 70.54 tons of NOx, 13.98 tons of VOCs, 63.61 tons of CO per year, and 66,970 tons of greenhouse gases (as carbon dioxide equivalent). The boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources. The natural gas-fired emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The diesel-fired engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The combustion turbine is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines. The stationary fuel combustion sources at the facility are subject to 40 CFR Part 98, Subpart A—Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63, and 98. 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.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00090, Digger Specialties, Inc., 3639 Destiny Dr, P.O. Box 241, Bremen, IN 46506, Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County. Application received: December 15, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Montgomery Aluminum Fence Site. The facility is currently operating under Plan Approval 41-00090A. The facility's main sources include two powder coating lines, welding operations, various combustion sources and an aluminum parts wash line. The facility has potential emissions of 7.16 TPY of CO; 8.52 TPY of NOx; 0.05 TPY of SOx; 3.13 TPY of PM/PM10; 1.69 TPY of VOCs; 0.22 TPY HAPs; 10,250 TPY GHGs. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 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.
08-00013, Cooley Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options, Inc., 802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810, Athens Township, Bradford County. Application received: March 20, 2023. To issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Tioga Point Crematory. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00013. The facility's sources include one natural gas-fired All Crematory model 2500 Elite human remains crematory incinerator equipped with an integral secondary combustion chamber. The facility has potential emissions of 0.03 TPY of CO; 0.77 TPY of NOx; 0.01 TPY of SOx; 0.36 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.04 TPY of VOCs; 0.02 TPY hazardous air pollutants; 929 TPY GHGs. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
24-00017, Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology Inc., 441 Hall Ave, Saint Marys, PA 15857-1400, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application received: November 22, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit of a facility that produces silicon carbide (SiC) based molding powders and manufactures carbon seal and bearing components from carbon molding powders and carbon blanks. Emissions at the facility are created by natural gas-fired sources, spray drying SiC powders, carbon baking, and the resin and/or molten metal impregnation processes. Potential emissions for the site are below Title V permitting thresholds for all criteria pollutants; the facility is a Natural Minor for permitting purposes. In this renewal, two sources are deactivated, and several ministerial updates to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ are incorporated.
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.
22-03048, Reiff & Nestor Co., P.O. Box 147, Lykens, PA 17048, Lykens Borough, Dauphin County. Application received: July 28, 2023. For the operation of a steel tap manufacturing plant. This is for the renewal of the existing State-Only Operating Permit. The facility is a minor source of particulate matter emissions related to machining and grinding operations and an insignificant source of chromic acid mist from hard chrome plating operations. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N—National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks.
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.
46-00171, Lesjofors Real Estate Co LLC/Lansdale, 1 Spring Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Application received: August 11, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit. Lesjofors Real Estate Co LLC owns the former John Evans Sons, Inc. John Evans Sons still operates the business and sources of emissions include a boiler, a parts washer, and a number of spring-forming machines. The facility has a potential to emit 3 tons of hazardous air pollutants per year, and less than 2.7 tons of n-propyl bromide. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations. There are no changes reflected in this renewal permit. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00046, Sunoco Pipeline LP/Icedale Pump Station, 1824 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344-8500, West Brandywine Township, Chester County. Application received: October 20, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a State-Only, Synthetic Minor Permit 15-00046 for Sunoco Pipeline's Icedale Pump Station. The facility consists of three (3) storage tanks each with a capacity greater than 4,000,000. One tank (Source ID 101) is fixed roof and limited to storage of petroleum distillates such as heating oil and diesel fuel. The remaining two (2) tanks have internal floating roofs and are permitted for gasoline, ethanol, transmix and distillate storage. The facility has taken emissions limits of less than 25 tpy VOCs, 25 tpy total HAPs and 10 tpy individual HAP. Emissions are control via gaskets, seals, bolted hatches and restrictions on vapor pressure of liquids stored. No other controls are used. Emissions from the facility for 2022 were 9.72 tpy of VOCs. HAPs emissions were under 0.001 tpy for 2022. Conditions included in the permit dictate inspection and maintenance of tanks; installation and maintenance of regulatory required equipment; calculation and recording of emissions; and maintaining records of inspections and repairs. The facility is also subject to semi-annual reporting. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
23-00123, AeroAggregates, LLC, 1500 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022, Eddystone Borough, Delaware County. Application received: August 22, 2023. An Initial State-Only Operating Permit for an existing foamed glass aggregate production facility that operates three existing natural gas-fired glass foaming tunnel kilns and an existing natural gas-fired fluidized bed dryer with a bagfilter. As a result of potential emissions of NOx and VOCs, the facility is not a Title V facility. The operation of the glass foaming tunnel kilns and the fluidized bed dryer will not exceed the following site-wide pollutant emission limits: 24.9 tpy nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 24.9 tpy volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(5), this operating permit has been amended to incorporate the requirements of the existing Plan Approval 23-0123A. The Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions 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 sub- mitted 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. 63131302. NPDES No. PA0001147. Consol Mining Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Cecil Township, Washington County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: October 5, 2023. Accepted: October 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56021301. NPDES No. PA0235547. Elk Lick Energy, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Lincoln Township, Somerset County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: September 27, 2023. Accepted: October 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 30121301. NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris, Gray, Richhill, and Center Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit changing 4,900.00 previously permitted acres from development mining to longwall mining and adding 53.16 proposed subsidence control plan acres and adding 53.16 proposed underground acres. Application received: September 27, 2023. Accepted: October 26, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 63131301. NPDES No. PA0236233. RAM Mining, LLC, 250 West Main Street, Suite 210, Lexington, KY 40507, Nottingham and Peters Townships, Washington County. To operate an underground coal mine. The operation will not discharge treated waste water and treated mine discharge into unnamed tributaries of Mingo Creek. The operation has an approved non-discharge alternative. Surface acres proposed 61.4, Underground Acres Proposed 1,317.7, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1,317.7. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. No discharges. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Pennsylvania American Water Company and intake: Monongahela River. Application received: October 10, 2014. Accepted: February 25, 2015. Denied: September 6, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 61130101. NPDES No. PA0259462. Hillside Stone, LLC, 4080 Sandy Lake Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145, Irwin Township, Venango County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and NPDES permit. Application received: October 25, 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0214191. Mining Permit No. 17921602. King Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Morris Township, Clearfield County. Application received: August 24, 2023. Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal storage and processing affecting 26 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed wetland to Alder Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Alder Run 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 outfall discharges to an Unnamed wetland to Alder Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Basin Precipitation Induced
The NPDES permit includes a compliance schedule. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows until December 31, 2024:
Outfalls: 001 (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) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report 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 proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows beginning January 1, 2025:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report
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.
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. PA0234583. Mining Permit No. 31970301. U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17042, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry affecting 307 acres. Receiving streams: Mill Creek and Saddler Run, classified for the following uses: TSF. Application received: November 21, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Mill Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The following outfall discharges to Saddler Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
The following limits apply to all dry weather discharges from stormwater facilities to Unnamed tributaries to Conococheague Creek:
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 Flow (gpm) Report
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829223-009. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Albany Township and Terry Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 24, 2023.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,178 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland, 54 linear feet (1,336 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF) and 7,811 square feet of floodway impacts (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.646656°, Longitude: -76.602749°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 828 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.645457°, Longitude: -76.388896°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 47 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.645683°, Longitude: -76.387272°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 10,505 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 380 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.647911°, Longitude: -76.382017°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 627 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 125 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648246°, Longitude: -76.381084°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (369 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 290 square feet of floodway impacts, 7 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 301 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648409°, Longitude: -76.380652°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (473 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 4,192 square feet of floodway impacts, 366 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 172 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648557°, Longitude: -76.380272°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (144 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,740 square feet of floodway impacts, 1,661 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 99 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648881°, Longitude: -76.379412°);
9. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (205 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,221 square feet of floodway impacts, and 1,006 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.646663°, Longitude: -76.375384°);
10. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 718 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.637496°, Longitude: -76.373099°);
11. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 379 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.637336°, Longitude: -76.372710°);
12. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 501 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.633946°, Longitude: -76.366626°);
13. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 579 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628252°, Longitude: -76.359430°);
14. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 303 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628236°, Longitude: -76.358987°);
15. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,757 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628227°, Longitude: -76.358287°);
16. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2 linear feet (2 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 330 square feet of floodway impacts, 1,369 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 36 square feet of Palustrine Forested Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628051°, Longitude: -76.357027°);
17. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (256 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,299 square feet of floodway impacts, and 256 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 36 square feet of Palustrine Forested Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628495°, Longitude: -76.351052°);
18. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 911 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.630253°, Longitude: -76.353229°);
19. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 997 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.635742°, Longitude: -76.353939°);
The project will result in 156 linear feet (2,785 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 19,883 square feet (0.456 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 24,995 square feet (0.574 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, 1,077 square feet (0.025 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts and 36 square feet (0.001 acre) of temporary PFO wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Albany and Terry Township, Bradford County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E0804123-008. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Albany Township and New Albany Borough, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 9, 2023.
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction project. The Existing Structure has a Span of 15.67 Ft, Skew of 85°, Roadway Width of 55 Ft., Underclearance of 9.58 Ft., Low Chord Elevation of 1,309.50 Ft., and a Hydraulic Opening of 118 Ft2. The Proposed Box Culvert Structure has a Span of 16.0 Ft, Skew of 85°, Roadway Width of 55 Ft., Underclearance of 9.5 Ft., Low Chord Elevation of 1,308.19 Ft., and a Hydraulic Opening of 152 Ft2. The project will utilize R-8 Rip Rap scour protection at the inlet and outlet. The proposed structure will be depressed one foot and include full width baffles to aid in aquatic passage. The proposed slope is 3.74%. The project will include approximately 2,300 LF of roadway reconstruction and embankment repair to correct damage from the 2018 Flooding. The embankment repair will include four locations of concrete caisson walls totaling approximately 910 LF. The concrete caisson walls will be constructed just behind the guiderail and will not impact the stream. The embankment repair will include a 1.5:1 side slope Grouted R-8 Rip Rap slope. The Rip Rap slope will be approximately 245 LF. Ladds Creek will run along the toe of slope of the Rip Rap slope. The project includes two pipe outfalls and five Rip Rap apron outfalls to Ladds Creek. The project will temporarily impact 0.02 acre and permanently impact 0.01 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and does not require mitigation. Ladds Creek is classified as a Cold-Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and a Wild Trout by PA Fish and Boat Commission. Latitude: 41° 35` 42", Longitude: -76° 26` 58".
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E6004223-002. Lewisburg Borough, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, Lewisburg Borough, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 10, 2023.
Lewisburg Borough is proposing to complete renovations to the existing Piers Art Park located in Lewisburg, PA. The proposed Limits of Disturbance (LOD) area for the project is 3.82 acres. Construction of this project will entail cut and fill grading operations within the FEMA delinated floodway and 100-year floodplain for Limestone Run (WWF, MF) as well as a modification/replacement of an existing stormwater outfall. The cut and fill operations will result in a net increase of approximately 4,500 cubic yards of floodway capacity and floodplain storage. Latitude: 40.9634°, Longitude: -76.8889°.
E4104223-007. Jersey Shore Borough, 232 Smith Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 25, 2023.
Jersey Shore Borough is proposing to complete renovations to the existing Thompson Street Park. The proposed Limits of Disturbance (LOD) area for the project is 2.88 acres. Construction of this project will entail cut and fill grading operations within the FEMA 100-year floodplain for UNT to West Branch Susquehanna River (Lawshe. Pfouts Run) (WWF, MF). Latitude: 41.2020°, Longitude: -77.2602°.
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.
E6402223-003. Wayne County Commissioners, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, Honesdale Borough, Wayne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 8, 2023.
To construct and maintain a river access gravel drive, a precast boat launch ramp, a concrete trail for access to and along the waters edge, ADA parking accommodations, various park amenities, a composting restroom, and necessary railing and an access staircase within the FEMA floodway of the Lackawaxen River (HQ-TSF, MF). The project is located in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County, PA, Quadrangle: Latitude: 41° 34` 38.4", Longitude: -75° 15` 15".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1606223-001. Margaret and Davis Lewis, 700 Kiser Wagner Road, Shippenville, PA 16254, Highland Township, Clarion County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 6, 2023.
The applicant proposes to impact 0.06 acre of Palustrine Emergent Wetland for the construction of an access road within a right of way to access land locked property owned by the applicant. The applicant will mitigate for onsite wetland impact by a combination of onsite mitigation and payment into the PIECES Fund. The project is located at the south end of Sarvey Mill Road approximately 1.1 mile south of the intersection with Miola Road. Latitude: 41.277434°, Longitude: -79.305687°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov, 412-442-4281.
E6507223-004. CNX Midstream Operating Company, LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Suite 1200, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Bell Township, Loyalhanna Township, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 21, 2023.
Latitude: 40.467039°, Longitude: -79.541247°. Sub-Basin 18B (Kiskiminetas River), Quadrangle: Slickville and Vandergrift, PA (40.467039, -79.541247).
The applicant is proposing to install, operate, and maintain two 13.9-mile-long, 24-inch-diameter steel natural gas pipelines and one approximately 3.9-mile-long, 20-inch-diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) permanent waterline. The proposed pipeline project will encroach on twenty-five (25) streams and thirty-nine (39) wetlands in Bell, Loyalhanna, and Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Fourteen (14) of the wetlands impacted by this project were considered exceptional value (EV). The project will temporarily impact 434 LF of stream, 1.551 acres of floodway, and 0.245 acre of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland. The project will permanently impact 1,708 LF of stream, 4.037 acres of floodway; and 0.502 acre palustrine emergent (PEM), 0.005 acre of palustrine scrub-shrub (PSS) and 0.015 acre of palustrine forested (PFO) wetland.
Resource Name Aquatic Resource Type Activity Chapter 93 Designation
Latitude/ Longitude Impact Area
Temp.
(LF)Impact Area
Perm.
(LF)Impact Area
Temp.
(Ac)Impact
Area
Perm.
(Ac)UNT 1 to
Trib 42946 to Beaver RunPerennial Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.533619, -79.542261 12 77 0.040 0.15 UNT 2 to
Trib 42946 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.532820, -79.541794 13 68 0.027 0.163 Wetland
39APEM Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.532820, -79.541794 - - 0.006 0.008 Trib 42946 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.528356, -79.543446 12 64 0.025 0.198 UNT 3 to
Trib 42946 to Beaver RunFloodway Access TSF 40.528356, -79.543446 - - 0.020 - Wetland
38CPEM Access EV 40.525019, -79.529572 - - 0.001 - UNT 4 to
Trib 42946 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.524932, -79.529294 14 30 0.032 0.068 Wetland
38BPEM Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.524966, -79.529125 - - 0.002 0.003 Wetland
38APEM Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.524729, -79.529073 - - 0.009 0.061 UNT 3 to
Trib 43086 to Wolford RunFloodway Access WWF 40.521433, -79.528854 - - 0.001 - UNT 4 to
Trib 43086 to Wolford RunFloodway Access WWF 40.521433, -79.528854 - - 0.001 - Wetland
52APEM Timber Mat Other 40.509910, -79.527453 - - 0.004 - Trib 42951 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.507687, -79.527537 14 68 0.030 0.149 UNT 1 to
Trib 42951 to Beaver RunFloodway Access TSF 40.507687, -79.527537 - - 0.021 - Wetland
34APEM Excavation/
AccessEV 40.506272, -79.524024 - - 0.017 0.017 UNT 2 to
Trib 42952 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.506263, -79.524020 13 16 0.020 0.020 UNT 1 to
Trib 42952 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
Timber MatTSF 40.506187, -79.523907 13 66 0.022 0.128 Wetland
34CPEM Access Other 40.505905, -79.523638 - - 0.005 - Wetland
38BPEM Timber Mat Other 40.501891, -79.519618 - - 0.002 - Trib 43089 to Wolford Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatWWF 40.500687, -79.518342 15 65 0.035 0.147 Wetland
31BPSS Excavation/
AccessOther 40.500687, -79.518342 - - - 0.005 Trib 43089 to Wolford Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatWWF 40.496895, -79.518828 12 70 0.025 0.160 Trib 43099 to Wolford Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatWWF 40.493469, -79.522740 14 120 0.031 0.200 Wetland
49BPEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.493469, -79.522740 - - 0.005 0.003 Wetland
49APEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.493380, -79.522871 - - 0.002 0.038 Trib 43101 to Wolford Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatWWF 40.490466, -79.523046 12 67 0.026 0.162 Wetland
48DPEM Access Other 40.490466, -79.523046 - - - 0.007 Wetland
48APEM Timber Mat Other 40.490466, -79.523046 - - 0.001 0.001 UNT 2 to
Trib 43101 to Wolford RunFloodway Rock Construction Entrance WWF 40.486121, -79.523647 - - 0.010 - UNT 2 to
Trib 43101 to Wolford RunFloodway Excavation/
AccessWWF 40.485844, -79.523708 - - 0.033 0.033 UNT 3 to
Trib 43101 to Wolford RunFloodway Access WWF 40.485844, -79.523708 - - 0.010 0.010 Wetland
29PEM Timber Mat Other 40.483847, -79.526753 - - 0.002 - Wetland
28BPEM Excavation/
AccessOther 40.481977, -79.527294 - - - 0.006 Wetland
28APEM Timber Mat Other 40.481931, -79.527397 - - 0.004 - Wetland
26APEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.473084, -79.530862 - - 0.010 0.075 Wetland
26BPEM Timber Mat Other 40.472193, -79.530252 - - 0.032 - Wetland
53PEM Timber Mat Other 40.472760, -79.530252 - - 0.007 - UNT 1 to
Trib 42994 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.469465, -79.537871 14 67 0.036 0.160 Trib 42994 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.466311, -79.541046 12 67 0.066 0.193 Wetland
45FPEM Excavation/
AccessEV 40.466311, -79.541046 - - 0.003 0.011 Wetland
45APEM Excavation/
AccessEV 40.466311, -79.541046 - - 0.003 0.019 Wetland
43PEM Timber Mat Other 40.460442, -79.545910 - - 0.016 - Trib 42996 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber Mat/
StabilizationHQ-CWF 40.458430, -79.544728 12 63 0.027 0.195 Wetland
2PEM Timber Mat Other 40.453722, -79.539614 - - 0.003 - Trib 42997 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.453134, -79.539421 14 62 0.038 0.124 Trib 42999 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.450000, -79.535341 12 65 0.028 0.148 Wetland
21APEM Access EV 40.450000, -79.535341 - - 0.003 - Trib 42999 to Beaver Run Intermittent Access HQ-CWF 40.451392, -79.531317 33 - 0.202 - Wetland
54PEM Timber Mat Other 40.449650, -79.534066 - - 0.006 - Porters Run Perennial Excavation/
Access/
StabalizationHQ-CWF 40.440882, -79.531853 14 79 0.060 0.165 UNT 1 to Porters Run Floodway Access HQ-CWF 40.439969 -79.532577 - - 0.173 - Wetland
18APEM Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.439518 -79.532558 - - 0.004 0.001 Wetland
17PEM Timber Mat Other 40.430119, -79.541454 - - 0.001 - Trib 43013 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.426301, -79.543902 12 63 0.038 0.175 Wetland
47APEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.424567 -79.543466 - - 0.008 - Wetland
47EPEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.424330, -79.543346 - - 0.008 0.006 UNT 1 to
Trib 43013 to Beaver RunIntermittent Access HQ-CWF 40.421672, -79.548259 13 - 0.033 - Wetland
12PEM Timber Mat Other 40.420546, -79.543085 - - 0.004 0.002 Trib 43023 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Access/
StabalizationHQ-CWF 40.411706, -79.537722 12 69 0.175 0.253 UNT 1 to
Trib 43023 to Beaver RunFloodway Access HQ-CWF 40.411706, -79.537722 - - 0.001 - Trib 43021 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.410494, -79.537781 13 67 0.026 0.152 Wetland
10EPEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.407397, -79.537440 - - 0.003 0.003 Wetland
10DPEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.406975, -79.537312 - - 0.002 0.002 Wetland
10APEM Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.406580, -79.537516 - - 0.046 0.205 Wetland
10APEM Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.406273, -79.537788 - - 0.006 0.006 Wetland
10APEM Timber Mat EV 40.405865, -79.538444 - - 0.003 - Trib 43030 to Beaver Run Intermittent Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.405656, -79.538322 11 48 0.014 0.120 Wetland
10CPEM Excavation/
MapEV 40.405656, -79.538322 - - 0.004 0.014 UNT 1 to
Trib 43030 to Beaver RunIntermittent Culvert Replacement/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.401463, -79.538493 14 30 0.055 0.067 UNT 1 to
Trib 43030 to Beaver RunIntermittent Excavation/
CulvertHQ-WWF 40.402513, -79.540769 78 78 0.006 0.179 Wetland
9PEM Excavation/
Timber MatOther 40.402269, -79.541126 - - 0.003 0.009 Wetland
8CPEM Timber Mat Other 40.394457 -79.545669 - - 0.008 - Wetland
8BPEM Timber Mat Other 40.394452, -79.545897 - - 0.002 - UNT 1 to
Trib 43031 to Beaver RunPerennial Excavation/
Timber MatHQ-CWF 40.395572, -79.546645 12 62 0.026 0.145 Trib 43031 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
Timber Mat/
StabilizationHQ-CWF 40.39388, -79.549497 14 75 0.028 0.145 Wetland
7BPEM Excavation/
StabilizationEV 40.39388, -79.549497 - - 0.001 0.005 Wetland
7CPFO Excavation/
Timber MatEV 40.39388, -79.549497 - - 0.001 0.015 Trib 43034 to Beaver Run Perennial Excavation/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.387707, -79.549429 - 102 0.023 .207 UNT 2 to
Trib 43034 to Beaver RunFloodway Access HQ-CWF 40.387390, -79.549740 - - 0.061 - UNT 1 to
Trib 43034 to Beaver RunFloodway Culvert Replacement/
AccessHQ-CWF 40.386832, -79.547551 - - 0.025 0.019
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA6703223-002. Watershed Alliance of York, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York, PA 17402, Spring Garden Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 19, 2023.
To conduct a stream restoration project along a UNT Tributary to South Branch Codorus Creek (WWF, MF) including 1.) the construction and maintenance of 2,200 feet of bankfull benches (left and right banks); and 2.) the installation and maintenance of eleven log grade control structures, all for the purpose of reducing sediment loading to the stream. The project is located near the intersection of Indian Rock Dam Road and Croll Scholl Road (Latitude: 39.92011°N; Longitude: 76.74393°W) in Spring Garden Township, York County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 39.92011°, Longitude: -76.4393°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Curtis Brown, Chief, Eastern Section, 717-783-7917.
D15-301. Chester County Water Authority, P.O. Box 2747, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380, East Brandywine Township, Chester County. The project is to modify, operate and maintain Beaver Creek Dam (PA-433) across Beaver Creek (CWF, MF) having no environmental impacts, for the purpose of complying with the commonwealth regulations, Latitude: 40.030278°, Longitude: -75.782778°. Application received: October 7, 2021.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D35-001EA. Gary Gimbert, Natural Lands Trust, 1031 Palmer Mill Road, Media, PA 19063, Glenburn Township, Lackawanna County. The Department has reviewed and approved the plans, submitted on April 14, 2023, to breach the Glenburn Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 2,300 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Approximately 2.5 feet of the vertical extent of the dam will remain intact to sequester sediment impounded by the dam. Some sediment will be removed to prevent downstream sediment migration. The stream bed will be gradually ramped to the new top-of-dam elevation to provide fish passage. The project is located across Ackerly Creek (TSF, MF) (Dalton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.5190, Longitude: 75.7278). Application received: April 14, 2023. The project was approved on October 27, 2023.
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