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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/
NewCedar Pine Farm LLC
21561 Great Cove Rd
McConnellsburg, PA 17233Fulton County 1,756.1 1,947.97 Dairy Cows NA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Application No. 7220859, NCWSA Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant East Hanover Township
Dauphin CountyAddress 8848 Jonestown Rd
Grantville, PA 17028Municipality East Hanover Township County Dauphin County Responsible Official Bryan Ziegler
Public Works Director
8848 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA 17028Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, Inc.
369 E Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111Application Received November 20, 2023 Description This application is for a new noncommunity water system located at 8848 Jonestown Rd, Grantville, PA 17028. The proposed water system consists of a new groundwater well, cartridge filter, ultraviolet light disinfection system, pressure tank, and appurtenances. 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. 4623520, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality Upper Providence Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Michael Fili
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Mott McDonald
111 Wood Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830-4112Application Received November 15, 2023 Description Addition of an anion exchange with prefiltration system at the Perkiomen Woods Well Station for the removal of PFAS. Application No. 1523524, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua PA, Inc. (Lloyd Ave) Address 762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Bryn Athyn Borough
Caln Township and
Downingtown BoroughCounty Chester County Responsible Official Michael Fili
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer GHD, Inc.
225 Grandview Avenue
Suite 403
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received November 20, 2023 Description Lloyd Avenue Water Main and Rock Raymond Booster Station modifications. Application No. 0923516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pa (Chalfont) Address 762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality Chalfant Borough County Bucks County Responsible Official Michael Fili
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Mott McDonald
111 Wood Avenue
South Iselin, NJ 08830-4112Application Received September 25, 2023 Description Addition of a GAC filter system and replacing the existing 36" chlorine contact pipe with a new 60" contact pipe. Application No. 0923515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Edgely) Address 762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality Bristol Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Mott McDonald
111 Wood Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Mark A. Tompeck
111 Wood Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830-4112Application Received September 25, 2023 Description Project involved the addition of an AIX resin filter system at the Edgely. Application No. 1523525, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Willowdale Town Center Address 629 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348Municipality East Marlborough Township County Chester County Responsible Official Morris W. Stroud
629 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348Consulting Engineer Earthres Group
6912 Old Easton Road
P.O. Box 468
Pipersville, PA 18947-9765Application Received December 4, 2023 Description Modify the PH adjustment chemical used in the existing PWS serving Willowdale. 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. 0423518, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Moguls Industries, LLC Address 466 Rochester Road
Zelionople, PA 16063Municipality New Sewickley Township County Beaver County Responsible Official Gary Fennell
466 Rochester Road
Zelienople, PA 16063Consulting Engineer Key Environmental, Inc.
200 Third Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106Application Received November 22, 2023 Description Modification to existing Rumors Tavern water system to include 4-log treatment.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh C. Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
WA-09-775B, Water Allocations. Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976, Warrington Township, Bucks County. Water Allocation Permit. Application received: November 29, 2023.
WA-15-1005A, Water Allocations. Oxford Borough, P.O. Box 380, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, PA 19363-0380, Oxford Borough, Chester County. Water Allocation request for the existing Chester Water Authority Interconnection. Application received: October 18, 2023.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Shaw (05-272) Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 863846, 1750 Gage Road, Lawton, PA 18828, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on June 28, 2023. Application received: December 1, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Knapp Elementary School, Primary Facility ID # 618272, 698 Knapp Road, Lansdale, PA 19446, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Michael Gable, PE, LVL Engineering Group, 559 Main Street, Suite 230, Bethlehem, PA 18018 on behalf of Morgan Evans, JMT Environmental Technologies, P.O. Box 22044, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with fuel oil No. 2, which has contaminated the soil on the site. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The proposed future use of the property will be residential for school use. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Reporter on October 16, 2023. Application received: October 12, 2023.
National Construction Rental, Inc., Primary Facility ID # 829825, 6401 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Shian Knouse, TTI Environmental, Inc., 1253 North Church Street, Moorestown, NJ 08053 on behalf of Bill Baker, National Construction Rentals, Inc., 6416 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC 28269, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with benzene, naphthalene, and lead in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the property will remain a storage area for rental construction materials. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the South Philly Review on August 30, 2023. Application received: September 28, 2023.
1420-1432 Point Breeze Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 780698, 1420-1432 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Michael Potts, Terraphase Engineering, Inc., 100 Canal Pointe Boulevard, Suite 110, Princeton, NJ 08540 on behalf of Greg Karamitopoulo, 1422 Point Breeze LLC, 6950 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site formerly operated as a drycleaner and has been found to be contaminated with VOCs, specifically trichloroethene and tetrachloroethene, in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the property will remain residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro Philadelphia on October 16, 2023. Application received: October 23, 2023.
Booth Station, Primary Facility ID # 870690, 3398 Garnet Mine Road, Boothwyn, PA 19060, Bethel Township, Delaware County. Gregory Rosenzweig, GES, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Zachary Stopay, Buckeye Partners, LP, 6161 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater contamination related to organic compounds has been discovered during a subsurface site investigation. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be a nonresidential active bulk petroleum storage and distribution facility. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Delco Times on September 16, 2023. Application received: November 1, 2023.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. § 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGM049. New Castle Sanitation Authority, 102 East Washington Street, New Castle, PA 16101, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Permit authorizes the beneficial use of reclaimed water as non-contact cooling and/or process water at natural gas-fired combined cycle electric generating facilities. Application received: July 28, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: July 28, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: John Oren, Waste Management Permits Section Chief, 717-705-4907.
1100910. Berks Waste and Rail Transfer, LLC, 25 Service Caster Way, Birdsboro, PA 19508, Cumru Township, Berks County. Berks Waste and Rail Transfer, LLC has submitted an application for a new municipal waste transfer facility in Cumru Township, Berks County. Application received: November 9, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 28, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Waste Management Permits Section Chief, (717-705-4907), Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Contact: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 717-705-4706.
100113. Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC d.b.a. Modern Landfill, 4400 Mt. Pisgah Road, York, PA 17406, Windsor and Lower Windsor Townships, York County. This application is to renew the Municipal Solid Waste Management Operating permit for Modern Landfill. The current operating permit will expire on December 24, 2024. DEP will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of the application during the entire time DEP is reviewing the permit renewal application. Application received: November 14, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 29, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permitting Section Chief, 717-705-4706, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-00066L: Accuride Erie LP, 1015 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: October 11, 2023. For the modification of two existing scrubber control devices at their facility in the City of Erie, Erie County.
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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-03013A: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC, 25 Walnut Street, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347, Mount Wolf Borough, York County. Application received: August 24, 2023. To construct and operate a new corrugator line to replace the existing corrugator at the Mt. Wolf Container facility. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 9.73 tpy NOx, 27.54 tpy CO, 18.89 tpy PM-10, 0.40 tpy SOx, 15.53 tpy VOC, and 5.10 tpy HAPs. The plan approval will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b (Control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil surface coating processes) and 25 Pa. Code § 129.77 (Control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents). 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 other applicable requirements. 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 will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
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 8.76 tpy, CO 23.87 tpy, SOx 9.55 tpy, PM 21.02 tpy, VOC 4.47 tpy and HAPs 2.14 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 will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
36-03195A: Mount Joy Wire Corporation, 1000 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: September 21, 2023. For the reactivation of the facility's Combined Heat & Power (CHP) generation unit that had been previous idled at the Lancaster Plant. The potential-to-emit for the CHP generation unit after the use of controls is about 14.5 tons per year (tpy) of NOx, 7.24 tpy of CO, and 5.79 tpy of VOCs. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination source when reactivated 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 DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed reactivation of the source. If, after the project has been implemented, the DEP determines that the source is reactivated and operating in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's State-Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(5).
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-65-01140A: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 2200 North Center Avenue, New Stanton, PA 15672, New Stanton Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: August 22, 2023.
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-65-01140A) to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PATC) to authorize installation and operation of an electric generating station rated at 1.242 MW, located at the Western Regional Office (WRO) facility at 2200 N Center Ave, New Stanton, in New Stanton Borough, Westmoreland County, PA 15672. The station includes one (1) natural gas fired Jenbacher JGS 416 engine, rated at 1,721 bhp, VHP Series 5 unit equipped with an oxidation catalyst. The facility will also contain three (3) storage tanks to store lube oil (79-gallon), lube oil daily (265-gallon) and waste lube oil (265-gallon).
In addition to the engine, the PATC will also install a 2.0 MW Solar Array facility to provide electricity to areas of the turnpike and WRO when the sun provides enough energy. The microgrid facility consisting of solar and natural gas generator will generate electricity through the combustion of natural gas in a spark ignition RICE for use at the facility and to provide excess electricity to the electric grid. The engine will be housed in an outside enclosure and will exhaust to the outdoor atmosphere.
Upon authorization of this plan approval the PATC facility's potential to emit will not exceed 5.5 tons VOC, 9.0 tons NOx, 4.5 tons CO, 0.5 ton SOx, 0.10 ton PM10, and 6.0 tons HAPs. The PATC facility is subject to the best available technology (BAT). The emission limit restrictions, performance testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work standards practice conditions of the proposed plan approval have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
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-65-01140A) 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.
PA-63-00549C: Arden Landfill Inc., 200 Rangos Lane, Washington, PA 15301, Chartiers Township, Washington County. Application received: May 26, 2020. To adjust the sulfur dioxide emissions limits in the plan approval, incorporation of 40 CFR Part 62, Subpart OOO, and RACT III 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.
14-00025, Restek Corporation, 110 Benner Circle, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Bellefonte Borough, Centre County. Application received: January 19, 2023. To issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Bellefonte facility. The facility has potential emissions of 1.77 TPY of CO; 2.10 TPY of NOx; 0.02 TPY of SOx; 0.16 TPY of PM/PM10; 5.29 TPY of VOCs; and 5.29 TPY hazardous air pollutants. 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
40-00048, H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Rd, Skippack, PA 19474, Lehman Township, Luzerne County. Application received: October 20, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their rock crushing facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
45-00030, United Envelope Holdings, LLC, P.O. Box 37, Mount Pocono, PA 18344, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. Application received: November 3, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their envelope manufacturing facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00062, H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: October 20, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their rock crushing facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
52-00002, Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, Milford Borough, Pike County. Application received: October 26, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their rock crushing facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00104, Brdaric Excavating, Inc., 500 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704-1254, Kingston Township, Luzerne County. Application received: November 8, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their CI engines, jaw crusher, cone crusher, triple deck screen, double deck screen, and conveyors. This also includes a CO oxidation catalyst and crusher, cone crusher, triple deck screen, chieftain, and conveyor water sprays used as a control device(s). The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00025, Energy Transfer Mkt & Term LP, 60 South Wyoming Ave, Edwardsville, PA 18704-3102, Edwardsville Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: November 2, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for sources such as their gasoline truck loading rack, distillate fuel truck loading rack, tanks (with internal floating and fixed roofs), pump, valve and flange VOC losses, and an oil/water separator tank (with horizontal fixed roof). This permit also includes their vapor destruction and recovery units. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00022, Energy Transfer Mkt & Term LP, 2480 Main St, Whitehall, PA 18052, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Application received: November 2, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for sources such as their gasoline truck loading rack, transmix truck loading rack, distillate truck loading rack, tanks (with internal floating and fixed roofs), a tank with 210,000-gallon capacity-Ethanol-GP2, pump, valve and flange VOC losses, and an oil/water separator tank (with horizontal fixed roof). This permit also includes their vapor destruction and recovery units. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00289, Spang Power Electronics, 5421 Lake St, Sandy Lake, PA 16145, Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County. Application received: December 22, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit to a facility that manufactures transformers, and industrial power systems and controls. Permitted sources at the facility include two dip tanks for surface coating, each with an oven for curing; chemical potting operations; an emergency generator; and space heaters. The larger dip tank and the associated oven are subject to a combined VOC restriction of 16 tons during any consecutive 12-month period. The two dip tanks are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 (Surface coating processes) and/or § 129.52d (Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings). The facility is Natural Minor for permitting purposes.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-03189, RH Sheppard Co Inc., 101 Philadelphia Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. Application received: June 26, 2023. To issue an initial State Only Operating Permit for the metal treatment/coating facility. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated to be 15.75 tpy NOx, 9.14 tpy CO, 1.84 tpy PM10, 45.38 tpy VOCs, < 1 tpy SOx and < 1 tpy HAPs. 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 for Federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources; 25 Pa. Code § 129.52—Surface coating processes; 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b—Control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil surface coating processes; and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63—Degreasing operations.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03097, Kore Mart, Limited, 7 Hill Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526, Tilden Township, Berks County. Application received: December 29, 2022. For operation of their foundry mold and core manufacturing facility. The facility's potential emissions are estimated at 13.71 tpy of particulate matter, 0.55 tpy of NOx, 0.33 tpy of VOC, 0.47 tpy of CO, and 0.03 tpy of HAPs. 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.
36-05155, Federal Metal Co., 500 N 2nd St., Columbia, PA 17512, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: July 31, 2023. For operation of a non-ferrous metal processing facility. The facility actual emissions for 2022 are 4.27 tons of CO, 2.19 tons of NOx, 3.59 tons of PM, 0.01 ton of SOx, 7.10 tons of VOC, 0.03 ton of combined HAP's. 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 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart M—Standards of Performance for Secondary Brass and Bronze Production Plants, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart TTTTTT—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Nonferrous Metals Processing Area Sources and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
36-05152, Kellogg USA Inc., 2050 State Road, Lancaster, PA 17604, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 5, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the breakfast food processing facility. The estimated actual emissions from the facility in 2022 year are estimated at 28.18 tpy of NOx, 24.56 tpy of CO, 38.35 tpy of PM10, 0.64 tpy of SOx, 8.50 tpy of VOC and 0.34 tpy of HAPs. 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 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00161, G and A Clanton, Inc., 350 Lake Rd, Avondale, PA 19311, London Grove Township, Chester County. Application received: November 2, 2023. This action is for an initial State Only Operating Permit for an existing portable non-metallic mineral processing plant consisting of crushers, screens, and conveyors powered by diesel engines. The facility, located in London Grove Township, Chester County, is a non-Title V facility. The facility is a source of particulate matter (PM) and based on potential emissions, the facility is classified as a natural minor. A wet suppression system is used to minimize fugitive particulate matter (PM) emissions. Facility-wide emissions of PM are estimated at 2.80 tons per year. The Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within these emission rates and all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 11130201. NPDES No. PA0269280. Ebensburg Power Company, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, Richland and Paint Townships, Cambria and Somerset Counties. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal refuse reprocessing mine affecting 63.6 acres. Receiving stream: Paint Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: November 28, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500 or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 26130102. PA0252344. Valhalla Mining Company, LLC, 170 Yasenosky Road, Smithfield, PA 15478, Dunbar Township, Fayette County. Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine site, affecting 61.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Gist Run. Application received: December 1, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54980102. Blaschak Anthracite Corp., P.O. Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Transfer and renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 144.6 acres. Receiving stream: Silver Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: November 30, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7574SM1. NPDES No. PA05934300. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. NPDES Renewal on a Large Noncoal Industrial Mineral permit. Permit acres are 153.09 acres. Receiving streams: Conodoguinet Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: November 28, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500 or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03142001. Holcim-MAR, Inc., 6401 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 400, Greenbelt, MD 20770-3202, South Bend Township, Armstrong County. Revision to water handling plan at an existing underground noncoal mine, affecting 101.2 surface acres and 161.5 underground acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary ''A'' to Crooked Creek, Crooked Creek to Allegheny River; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: December 4, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 5278SM4. Pocono Sand & Stone, LLC, 540 South Sterling Road, South Sterling, PA 18460, Greene Township, Pike County. Correction to a quarry operation to include mine reclamation fill for reclamation affecting 67.0 acres. Receiving stream: Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: November 16, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0236195. Mining Permit No. 30121301. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township, Greene County. Application received: May 18, 2023. Accepted: July 5, 2023.
A revision to the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of bleeder facility and one (1) new NPDES discharge point, affecting 437.75 surface acres and 19,762.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Browns Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-WWF. Monongahela River Watershed TMDL. Application received: May 18, 2023. Application accepted: July 5, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to UNT to Browns Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 0.454 0.908 1.135 Manganese (mg/l) - 0.055 0.11 0.137 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.24 0.48 0.60 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 237 474 593 Sulfate (mg/l) - 26.11 52.22 65.27 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0236195. Mining Permit No. 30121301. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township, Greene County. Application received: July 6, 2022. Accepted: September 7, 2022.
A revision to the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of an airshaft and two (2) new NPDES discharge points affecting 455.35 surface acres and 11,904.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary 40691 to Grays Fork, classified for the following use: HQ-WWF. Monongahela River Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 6, 2022. Application accepted: September 7, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to UNT 40691 to Grays Fork are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 0.454 0.908 1.135 Manganese (mg/l) - 0.055 0.11 0.137 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.24 0.48 0.60 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 237 474 593 Sulfate (mg/l) - 26.11 52.22 65.27 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to UNT 40691 to Grays Fork are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 0.454 0.908 1.135 Manganese (mg/l) - 0.055 0.11 0.137 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.24 0.48 0.60 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 237 474 593 Sulfate (mg/l) - 26.11 52.22 65.27
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235610. Mining Permit No. 30031301. Dana Mining Company of PA, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541, Dunkard, Perry and Whiteley Townships, Greene County. Application received: October 28, 2019. Accepted: October 28, 2019.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 84.1 surface acres and 6,658.6 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Dunkard Creek, Unnamed Tributary of Meadow Run and Watkins Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Dunkard Creek TMDL. Application received: October 28, 2019. Application accepted: October 28, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Dunkard Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Meadow Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to Watkins Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.71 3.43 3.43 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 131 262 328 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214469. Mining Permit No. 56831602. Reitz Coal Company, LLC, 509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, Shade Township, Somerset County. Application received: June 19, 2017. Accepted: January 19, 2018.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 3.9 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Dark Shade Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. Application received: June 19, 2017. Application accepted: January 19, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Dark Shade Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0270059. Mining Permit No. 17230101. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Chest Township, Ferguson Township, and Jordan Township, Clearfield County. Application received: October 10, 2023.
New NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from Bituminous Coal Surface Mining permit affecting 438 acres. Receiving stream(s): tributaries to/and Wilson Run and North Witmer Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. North Witmer Run is included in the Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL. Wilson Run and its tributaries are included in the Chest Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Wilson Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) 004 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 005 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 006 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Wilson Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 New Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) 003 New Treatment Pond Intermittent (Pumped) 007 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 008 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 009 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 010 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced The following outfall discharges to North Witmer Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 011 New Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed treatment pond outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—003 (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed sediment pond outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004—006 (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 004—006
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 004—006 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed sediment pond outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 007 (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) 3.2 6.4 8.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed sediment pond outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 008—010 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.6 5.2 6.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed sediment pond outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 011 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
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.
PA0259454. Mining Permit No. 20910303. Don & Randy Ferris, Inc., 23733 Mackey Hill Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, Rockdale Township, Crawford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: October 10, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224855. Mining Permit No. 58100302. William M. Ruark, P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: June 23, 2023.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 64.4 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Elk Lake, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Elk Lake:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.30 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.30 0.70 Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Chloride (mg/L) Monitor And Report
iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0226033. Mining Permit No. 52970301 & 5278SM4. Pocono Sand & Stone, LLC, P.O. Box 540, Newfoundland, PA 18445, Greene Township, Pike County. Application received: June 20, 2023.
Transfer of NPDES permit affecting 172.56 acres. Receiving stream: Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Wallenpaupack Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing Stormwater Variable
The proposed effluent limits for the perviously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
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.
E1404123-003. PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 70 PennDot Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830, Boggs Township, Marion Twp and Spring Twp, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 27, 2023.
PA DOT propose a new high-speed interchange between SR-80 and I-99 at the existing SR 0026 Bellefonte on and off ramp location. The new high-speed interchange will include relocation of SR 0026, four high-speed ramps. Two ramps will be flyover type over SR 80. The project includes new bridges for the interchange, rehabilitation of existing box culverts and extensions of existing pipes. Three retaining walls will be constructed between SR 80 and Nittany Creek to avoid cutting into potentially acid bearing rock. The project will temporarily impact approximately 1.07 acres and permanently impact approximately 6.5 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. The project will temporarily impact approximately 1.09 acres and permanently impact approximately 1.02 acres of stream. The project will temporarily impact approximately 5.78 acres and permanently impact approximately 31.89 acres of floodway. The project stream and wetland impacts will be mitigated through mitigation banking agreement. The Unnamed Tributaries to Nittany Creek and Nittany Creek are designated as High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and a Wild Trout Stream by PA Fish and Boat Commission. Latitude: 40° 56` 42", Longitude: -77° 43` 21".
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.
E5202223-002. Lucy Stewart, P.O. Box 565, Millrift, PA 18349, Shohola Township, Pike County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 20, 2023.
To construct and maintain a driveway crossing of Sap Brook (HQ-CWF) and adjacent wetlands consisting of a 20.0-foot long precast concrete box culvert having a 6.0-foot span and a 4.5-foot underclearance with concrete headwalls and wingwalls. The project includes 0.01-acre impact to PEM/PSS EV wetlands. The project is located approximately 500 feet West of the intersection of Woodtown Road and Smokey Joe Wood Road in Shohola Twp., Pike County (Shohola, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.406253, Longitude: -74.893280).
E4802223-009. Kay Mitman, LLC, 5930 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 101, Allentown, PA 18106, Forks Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 17, 2023.
To construct and maintain an outfall structure in the floodway of Bushkill Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 36-inch HDPE pipe with a concrete headwall and rip rap apron. The project is located on the left of Bushkill Drive approximately 1.7 miles west after the intersection with Detrich Road (SR-690) (Easton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 42` 18", Longitude: -75° 14` 27") in Forks Township, Northampton County. Latitude: 40° 42` 18", Longitude: -75° 14` 27".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4306223-004. Jackson Center Solar LLC, 110 Edison Place, Suite 312, Newark, NJ 07102, Jackson Township, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 12, 2023.
To permanently impact 0.04 acre of wetland (PEM) and temporarily impact 4.54 acres of wetland (PEM) for construction of a solar electric generation facility located on Henderson Road approximately 0.85 mile east of the intersection of SR 62 and Henderson Road. Latitude: 41.285185°, Longitude: -80.108727°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
EA4601223-003, WV4601223-004. Lower Merion Township, 75 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 2, 2023.
Lower Merion Township is proposing to restore the banks of the existing stream along Glanraffan Creek (WWF). The work includes, but is not limited to, erosion and sediment control measures, protecting the mature tree canopy, excavation and regrading areas to create a vegetated food plain bench where possible, expand the vegetated riparian buffer where possible, armor the toe of the bank with coir logs (biodegradable fiber rolls), installation of rifles to help remove fine sediments and oxygenate the stream, new plantings using low-maintenance, native species to stabilize the grounds, and placement of boulders to protect existing sanitary sewer. The project limit starts along the Glanraffan Creek near 1500 Centennial Road to the exiting culvert at Mary Water Ford Road near the intersection of Centennial Road and Woodbine Avenue (Germantown, PA USGS) in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.029845°, Longitude: -75.240338°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Wilkes-Barre District Mining Office: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 2 Public Square, 5th Floor, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-826-2371.
Contact: Kim Snyder, P.E., Environmental Program Manager.
EA54-2-23-001. Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Kline Township, Schuylkill County, Hazle Township, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 29, 2023.
The applicant proposes to backfill and reclaim 211 acres of abandoned surface mined land. The project will also fill in 0.23 acre of wetland and 1.08 acres of open water. Also, reconstruct 6,520 feet of perennial stream channel (Conyngham Quadrangle 40.90813° N, -76.01795° W) Latitude: 40.90813° N, Longitude: -76.01795° W.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D22-126EA. Anthea Stebbins, Dauphin County Commissioners, Parks and Recreation, 2 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County. Applicant proposes to remove the Detweiler Park Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 350 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes installation of valley grade control and cross vanes. The project is located across a tributary to Clark Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Halifax, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.3915, Longitude: -76.9377), Latitude: 40.3915°, Longitude: -76.9377°. Application received: November 22, 2023.
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