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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/
NewCleason Nolt
401 Elco Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067Lebanon County 15 627.28 Swine NA Renewal GNH Farms LLC
Greg Haladay
224 White Church Road
Elysburg, PA 17824Columbia County 710.1 612.13 Swine Poultry
Beef
Sheep
Goat and HorseHQ Renewal H Lamar and Ruth A Zimmerman
1908 Shumaker Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 99.4 442.53 Broilers NA Renewal Risser Mill Farms
Dustin Ginder
2537 Risser Mill Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552Lancaster County 11.3 1,070.46 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).
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. 0624505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Kings Academy Address 1562 Main St
Mohrsville, PA 19541Municipality Centre Township County Berks County Responsible Official Michelle Goodman
Director
1562 Main St
Mohrsville, PA 19541Consulting Engineer Daniel S. Hershey
Hershey Engineering, Inc.
703 Woodcrest Ave
Lititz, PA 17543Application Received February 19, 2024 Description This application is for a new nitrate removal system and a new sodium carbonate addition system. Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2124501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—
Camp Hill/CarlisleAddress 216 Skyline Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Municipality Silver Spring Township County Cumberland County Responsible Official Ryan M. Gundersen
1321 Winona Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received February 12, 2024 Description Construction application for treatment system upgrades. Application No. 2124502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant South Middleton Township Municipal Authority Address 345 Lear Lane
Boiling Springs, PA 17007Municipality South Middleton Township County Cumberland County Responsible Official Josephine A. Hall
345 Lear Lane
Boiling Springs, PA 17007Consulting Engineer GHD, Inc.
225 Grandview Avenue
Suite 403
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received March 8, 2024 Description Construction application for the installation of a new 2 million gallon water storage tank and a new booster pump station. Application No. 6723521, Bottled Vended Bulk Retail, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Express Water LLC Address 6 N School House Road Thomasville, PA 17364-9244 Municipality Paradise Township County York County Responsible Official Trevis A. Tyree
6 N School House Road
Thomasville, PA 17364-9244Consulting Engineer Glace Associates, Inc.
3705 E Trindle Road
Suite 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received December 1, 2023 Description Application to be a new bulk water hauler. Application No. 6724502, Bottled Vended Bulk Retail, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Clarity Bottling, LLC Address 251 Factory Street
Hanover, PA 17331Municipality Hanover Borough County York County Responsible Official Travis Jones
251 Factory Street
Hanover, PA 17331Consulting Engineer KMJ Engineering
1036 Woods Lane
Ambler, PA 19002Application Received February 6, 2024 Description Permit application for the addition of a finished water source (Temple Spring PWSID 7226564) for the system. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 0224515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Findlay Township Municipal Authority Address P.O. Box 409
Clinton, PA 15026Municipality Moon Township County Allegheny County Responsible Official Jason Orsini
P.O. Box 409
Clinton, PA 15026Consulting Engineer KLH Engineers, Inc.
5173 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205Application Received March 1, 2024 Description Construction of the Findlay-Moon Booster Pump Station.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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.
R. Warriner Pad 2, Primary Facility ID # 858186, 6365 State Route 3023, Montrose, PA 18801, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine) that was discovered on July 26, 2022. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on February 8, 2023. Application received: March 3, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Former Hanover Manufactured Gas Plant, Primary Facility ID # 773478, 305 North Franklin Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. GEI Consultants, Inc., 18000 Horizon Way, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 on behalf of NiSource/Columbia Gas of PA, 121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil & groundwater contaminated with VOCs & Metals. The site will be remediated to the site-specific and Statewide health standards. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in York Daily Record on February 4, 2024. Application received: February 2, 2024.
Hess Mills, Primary Facility ID # 874112, 6 South Vintage Road, Paradise, PA 17562, Paradise Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Compass Quarries, Inc., 1805 Berks Road, Worcester, PA 19490, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Used Motor Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on February 12, 2024. Application received: February 21, 2024.
Service Group Properties, Inc., Primary Facility ID # 874126, 325 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557, New Holland Borough, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Service Group Properties, LLC, 325 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Leaded Gasoline. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on February 12, 2024. Application received: February 21, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, AAI, 484-250-5787.
Premier Window Cleaning, Primary Facility ID # 854755, 2948-2964 East Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. David Berry, The Vertex Companies, LLC, 2501 Seaport Drive, Suite 110, Chester, PA 19013 on behalf of John Zurzolo, Premier Window Cleaning, P.O. Box 8930, Turnersville, NJ 08012, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with petroleum constituents in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the site will continue to be a nonresidential multi-tenant, light industrial building. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro Philadelphia on February 1, 2024. Application received: February 5, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR003SC002, Post Precision Castings, Inc., 21 Walnut Street, Strausstown, PA 19559, Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County. This is for the renewal of a determination of applicability under WMGR003, which authorizes the beneficial use of spent fired ''ceramic'' wastes (i.e., colloidal silica) generated from the lost wax casting process by a ferrous metal foundry (Standard Industrial Classification Code 3324), as an aggregate, road base material, pipe bedding material or as a construction material. Application received: February 2, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 18, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E. Permits Chief, 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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, E-Mail Address: RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGR081SE010, Sycamore International, Inc., 431 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390, London Grove Township, Chester County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081 for the beneficial use of waste electronics at Sycamore International, Inc. Facility, located at 431 W. Baltimore Pike in London Grove Township, Chester County. Application received: November 8, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 19, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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.
WMGR081SE014 (Formerly WMGR081D020), e-Force Compliance, LLC, 1229 S Napa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081 for the beneficial use of waste electronics at e-Force Compliance Facility, located at 1229 South Napa Street in the City and County of Philadelphia. Application received: January 16, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 21, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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.
WMGR081SE016 (Formerly WMGR081D008), Elemental, Inc., 2371 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit application for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081 for the beneficial use of waste electronics at Elemental, Inc. facility, located at 2371 Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 23, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 2, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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.
WMGR081SE017 (Formerly WMGR081D021), Tech Collect Pros, LLC, 416 Green Lane, Bristol, PA 19007, Bristol Borough, Bucks County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081 for the beneficial use of waste electronics at the Green Lane Facility. Additional information was received on December 28, 2023. The Green Lane Facility is an existing facility located at 416 Green Lane in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. Application received: November 7, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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.
WMGR081SE018 (Formerly WMGR081D024), ECOvanta, LLC, 2209 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the existing electronic waste processing General Permit No. WMGR081SE018 (Formerly WMGR081D024) for the beneficial use of waste electronics at the ECOvanta, LLC Facility, located at 2209 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 24, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 6, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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.
WMGR081SE019 (Formerly WMGR081D002A), Abington Reldan Metals, LLC, (dba Reldan), 550 Old Bordentown Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the existing electronic scrap dismantling operations under General Permit No. WMGR081SE019 (Formerly WMGR081D002A) at the Abington Reldan Metals, LLC (Reldan) NorthPoint Development Facility, located at 550 Old Bordentown Road, Fairless Hills, PA in Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: October 20, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 13, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. 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 Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
61-00233A: Webco Industries Inc., 32 Progress Drive, Reno, PA 16343, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County. Application received: February 5, 2024.
Webco submitted a plan approval for their value-added carbon steel tubing facility. This includes sources such as space heaters, cutting lines, formers, and polishers.
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, 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. 25-00066L: The Department intends to issue a plan approval to Accuride Erie LP (Accuride Erie, 1015 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503), for the replacement of two existing scrubber control devices at their facility in the City of Erie, Erie County. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. Accuride currently operates scrubber control devices on Forge Lines 5 & 6 but wishes to replace one or both with a better performing scrubber design. Operation of Sources 113 (7000 Ton Forge Line 5) and 114 (7000 Ton Forge Line 6) with the existing scrubbers, results in exceedances of their opacity restrictions. This project aims to achieve compliance through one or both scrubber upgrades. Both scrubbers will be upgraded if one alone is incapable of correcting the issue. Emissions are estimated to decrease as a result of this project. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-00066L] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jacob G. Chemsak, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6638. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP23-000270: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: September 7, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a plan approval for the operation of a hotel. The facility's major emission sources include: one 21 MMBtu/hr dual-fuel fired boiler. The plan approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The plan approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed plan approval must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the plan approval or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Philadelphia Marriott Downtown IP23-000270'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting information are available by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to the previously listed email address with the subject line. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0040E: Lux Global Label Co LLC d/b/a Multi Color Corp, 2025 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Application received: November 16, 2023. This action is for the installation of one (1) combination gravure and flexographic printing press and the removal of one (1) press at the existing printing and labeling manufacturing facility. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the new press will be exhausted to the existing Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). The post-control VOC emissions from the new press are less than 1.0 tpy. The requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.67a apply to the new press. Lux Global is a minor source of VOC emissions with a facility-wide potential to emit less than 25 tons VOC per year, post-control. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operaing within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief 412-442-4336.
65-00837, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 6814 Route 22 W, Delmont, PA 15626, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: April 13, 2023.
Intent to Issue TVOP Renewal:
65-00837: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc./Oakford Compressor Station (6814 Route 22 W, Delmont, PA 15626) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a permit renewal for the Title V Operating Permit for the continued operation of a natural gas compressor station located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
The Oakford Compressor Station is a natural gas compressor station, which is part of a natural gas transmission and storage system. The system processes pipeline quality natural gas.
The main emissions sources at Oakford Station are two (2) boilers, two (2) convective heaters, twelve (12) compressor engines, one emergency air compressor engine, a methanol storage tank, twelve natural gas compressors, one auxiliary generator, one pig launcher, facility fugitive emissions, and facility blowdowns. Each compressor engine without oxygen catalyst (Sources 101, 105—107, and 109—112) is limited to 72.4 tons per year of NOx, 36.2 tons per year of CO, and 7.22 tons per year of VOCs. Each compressor engine with oxygen catalyst (Sources 102—104 and 108) is limited to 72.4 tons per year of NOx, 15.76 tons per year of CO, and 7.22 tons per year of VOCs. The total CO emissions from all 12 engines is limited to 165 tons per year.
Annual facility-wide potential emissions are 382 tons of CO, 903 tons of NOx, 124 tons of VOC, 0.8 ton of SOx, 39 tons of PM10, 67 tons of total HAPs, and 44 tons of formaldehyde. Annual emission of greenhouse gases is 153,011 tons per year. Sources at the Oakford Compressor Station are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart A—General Provisions, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (ICI) Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOc—Emissions Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD— National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHH—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. (Air Resources). The permit includes operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the plant. The permit incorporates presumptive RACT III requirements.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed operating permit (TVOP-65-00837) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00112, Freshpet, Inc., 176 North Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Hanover Township, Northampton County. Application received: February 8, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Hanover Township facility. Sources at this facility include their boilers and 1.4 MW Cogen system. This also includes a CO oxidation catalyst as a control device. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
16-00177, Northwestern Pennsylvania Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214, Monroe Township, Clarion County. Application received: November 14, 2022. The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the crematory owned and operated by Northwestern Pennsylvania Crematory, Inc. The facility is a Natural Minor. The conditions of the previous plan approval are incorporated into the operating permit. The estimated emissions from the facility are 1.78 tpy Particulate Matter. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00183, Donaldson Co Inc., 85 Railroad Dr, Ivyland, PA 18974-1478, Northampton Borough, Bucks County. Application received: February 15, 2024. The Donaldson Co. Inc.—Ivyland plant manufactures membranes and laminates for various industrial applications at its facility located in Northampton Township (Ivyland Borough) Bucks County. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State Only) facility. The permit was initially issued on 4/2/2009 and was renewed on 10/10/2014 and 9/20/2019. The sources of air emissions are the single polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) extrusion line (Source ID: 102) and a Durr regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) to control volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from extrusion and drying operations. The facility's potential to emit VOC is greater than major thresholds; therefore, the facility is a Synthetic Minor. The extrusion process can potentially emit up to 4.4 tons per year of VOCs, after control. 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 submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and 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 and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00085B, Piramal Critical Care Inc., 3950 Schelden Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Hanover Township, Northampton County. Application received: October 6, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Piramal Critical Care Inc. (3950 Sheldon Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for their facility located in Hanover Twp., Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00085B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00085B is for approval to operate above the current 126 metric tons per month (MT/month) production limit per Section C, Condition # 006 of State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) 48-00085 and to convert one (1) backup reactor to full production using the existing associated air cleaning device (thermal oxidizer) at the facility. VOC emissions increase from this change is 3.05 tons/year and will remain under 50 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 48-00085B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh R Patel, P.E., Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
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. 32150101. NPDES No. PA0279421. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Permit acreage modification on a bituminous surface mine. The 58.4-acre permit area will be reduced to 2.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Roaring Run to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 13, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32090102. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 274 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Yellow Creek; unnamed tributaries to/and Ferrier Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 18, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56920114. NPDES No. PA0212334. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Southampton Township, Somerset County. Permit transfer from Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 278.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run, Jennings Run & unnamed tributaries to Jennings Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 29, 2023. Permit issued: March 19, 2024.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
Mining Permit No. 33990102. NPDES No. PA0227979. McKay Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Perry Township, Jefferson County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit. Application received: March 6, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54940201. White Pine Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 59, Ashland, PA 17921, West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation for reclamation activities only affecting 56.3 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: March 11, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 19930101. Burnrite Coal Company, 231 Thomas Road, Elyburg, PA 17824, Conyngham and Mt. Carmel Townships, Columbia and Northumberland Counties. Renew an anthracite surface mine operation for reclamation activities only affecting 559.1 acres. Receiving stream: North Branch Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: March 13, 2024
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 1 0 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. 01930302. NPDES No. PA0223239. Specialty Granules, LLC, 1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214, Hamilton Township, Adams County. Renewal of NPDES Permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Toms Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: March 12, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56980301. NPDES No. PA0234991. Keystone Lime Company, P.O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562, Addison & Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Christener Run and unnamed tributary to Zehner Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: March 19, 2024.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
Mining Permit No. 3072SM3. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Marion Township, Mercer Township, Butler County. Major revision to include a road variance to conduct mining and support activities. Application received: March 11, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 16242801. Ancient Sun, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254, Ashland Township, Clarion County. New permit application for a small noncoal operation. Application received: March 15, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 37860305. NPDES No. PA0212032. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal industrial mining permit site. Application received: March 18, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES NO. PA0279901. Mining Permit No. 11230101. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Cresson Township, Cambria County. New NPDES permit affecting 364 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributaries to/and Burgoon Run and Unnamed Tributary to Bear Rock Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 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 following outfalls discharge to Burgoon Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 007 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced 009 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributaries to Burgoon Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 006 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 008 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed tributary to Bear Rock Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 004 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 010 New Treatment Facility Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX
1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX
1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX
0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX
35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX
XXX
9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX
XXX
XXX
Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Flow (gpm) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report Temperature (°C) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX
XXX
XXX
Report Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0608777. Mining Permit No. 17813024. EnerCorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Application received: January 24, 2024.
Modification of an existing NPDES permit to increase the upper pH limit of post-mining water treatment system affecting 8.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The Unnamed Tributary is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed TMDL.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Post-Mining Water Treatment 0.02 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.1 4.2 5.2 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.6 3.2 4.0 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 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. CORRECTION—previously published on January 20, 2024.
NPDES No. PA0128198. Mining Permit No. 17803023. EnerCorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, Cooper Township, Clearfield County. Application received: December 6, 2023.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from postmining treatment of mine drainage affecting 14 acres. Receiving stream: Basin Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF.
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 Basin Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (FTP) Existing Treatment Pond Outfall 'FTP' 1,095 GPD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.4 4.8 6.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 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: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
NPDES No. PA0280658. Mining Permit No. 42042804. Richard A. Powell, 1423 West Kane Road, Kane, PA 16735, Wetmore Township, McKean County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small industrial minerals surface mine affecting 15.0 acres. Receiving streams(s) unnamed tributary to West Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: January 31, 2024.
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.
E0829224-005. HEP Pennsylvania Gathering, LLC, 22024 Route 14, Troy, PA 16947, Stevens Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 14, 2024.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 12-inch steel gas line and a timber mat bridge impacting 10,550 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Le Raysville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.757141°, Longitude: -76.151642°);
2. a 12-inch steel gas line and a timber mat bridge impacting 5,200 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Le Raysville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.756187°, Longitude: -76.150511°);
3. a 12-inch steel gas line and a timber mat bridge impacting 17,400 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Le Raysville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.755824°, Longitude: -76.149809°);
4. a 12-inch steel gas line impacting 53 linear feet (1,007 square feet) to Bennet Creek (WWF, MF), 6.150 square feet of floodway impacts, and 400 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Le Raysville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.751237°, Longitude: -76.144053°);
The project will result in 53 linear feet (1,007 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 6,150 square feet (0.141 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, and 33,550 square feet (0.770 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Stevens Township, Bradford County.
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.
E4502224-003. James Snyder, 1610 Locust Lane, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 6, 2024.
To construct and maintain a 9-foot-wide by 26-foot-long wooden dock, supported by metal posts within the basin of Locust Lake (EV). To construct and maintain a 7-foot-wide by 8-foot-long gravel walkway, to cross an area of wetlands, to access the proposed dock. The project is located at Lot 306, Section H-1 in the Locust Lake Village community (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.144385; Longitude -75.556552) in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. Latitude: 41.144385°, Longitude: -75.556552°.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2506224-001. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, Springfield Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 25, 2024.
To operate and maintain a 10-foot diameter, 248-foot long steel liner grouted within the 2-foot wide by 12-foot high concrete box stream enclosure and three 262-foot long, 5.5-foot diameter relief culverts with a concrete headwall and soldier pile endwall to the east of the 10-foot diameter pipe, permanently impacting 0.06 acre of watercourse. Construction of the structure was authorized by DEP Emergency Permit No. EP2506223-002. Latitude: 41.983040°, Longitude: -80.403512°.
E3706223-001. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Neshannock Township, Lawrence County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: December 27, 2023.
To construct and maintain improvements to the existing New Castle Water Treatment Plant including demolition of existing structures, relocation of pump stations and construction of a new sludge dewatering building, holding tank, and backwash tank impacting approximately 0.38 acre of the mapped FEMA 100-year floodway of the Shenango River and to construct and maintain a 12-inch diameter outfall along the left bank of UNT Shenango River at its confluence with Shenango River. Latitude: 41.017975°, Longitude: -80.362110°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2203223-008. Dauphin County Commissioners, 2 South 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 9, 2023.
To: 1) remove the gravel bar located within the channel of Paxton Creek (WWF, MF); to 2) stabilize approximately 500 feet of the streambank of Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) using R-6 rip-rap; and to 3) obtain a General Permit 11 for maintenance on an existing pedestrian bridge. The proposed maintenance includes gravel bar removal and stream bank stabilization within 50 feet upstream and downstream. All proposed impacts for the purpose of restoring natural stream flow in the area, as well as reducing the erosion of the streambank. The project is located where Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) enters into Wildwood Lake (Latitude: 40.316907; Longitude: -76.887229). Permanent wetland impacts are under de minimis threshold and do not require mitigation.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281, RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E3007223-009. UGI Appalachia, LLC, 300 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 7, 2023. Latitude: 39.948865°, Longitude: -80.516830°. Quad Name: Majorsville. The Pipeline 1528 Slope Failure Remediation project involves the repair of a slope failure which will result in temporary and permanent impacts to a stream, floodways, and wetlands. The proposed work will include the removal of slope failure debris from the affected resources, and the permanent stabilization of the slope by means of conventional earthwork and high-tension wire mesh pinned with soil nails.
Resource Name Aquatic
Resource TypeActivity Chapter 93 Designation Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Stream S001 Floodway Grading, Soil Nails, Rip Rap terminus WWF 4,242 1,346 Stream S002 Watercourse—
channelGrading, Rip Rap WWF 64 624 Stream S002 Floodway Grading, Soil Nails WWF 3,366 8,494 Stream S003 Floodway Temporary Workspace/Riprap drain terminus WWF 528 224 Wetland W002 PEM Temporary Workspace Other 1,600 Wetland W003 PEM Grading Other 96 Wetland W003 PEM Erosion and Sediment Control Other 1,719 Total Impacts 11,519 10,784
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS 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.
D32-076EA. Paul Urbanik, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Banks Township, Indiana County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: February 8, 2024.
Applicant proposes to modify Hemlock Lake Dam to meet Dam Safety requirements as a matter of public safety and to maintain a public recreational destination. The proposal is to replace the existing spillway with a labyrinth spillway, replace the toe drain, rehab the control tower, and replace the outlet structure. The project will result in an unavoidable adverse impact to 0.23 acre of PEM wetland. As compensatory mitigation, the applicant will purchase 1.06 wetland mitigation credits from the Pennsylvania Integrated Ecological Services Capacity Enhancement and Support (PIESCES) In Lieu Fee program. The dam is located across a tributary to Straight Run (HQ-CWF, MF) in banks Township, Indiana County, (Rochester Mills, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.8602, Longitude: -78.8867).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA2203224-001. East Hanover Township, 369 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111, East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 20, 2024.
To 1.) re-grade and maintain 793 feet of an unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway; 2.) construct and maintain four (4) cross log vanes; 3.) construct and maintain twelve (12) log vanes; 4.) install and maintain 2 root wad structures totaling 189 feet in length; 5.) place and maintain random boulders along 56 feet of the unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF); and 6.) construct and maintain 100 linear feet of rock boulder revetment in the unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF), all permanent impacting 1.14 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purpose of reducing future bank erosion. The project is located immediately upstream of the intersection of Crawford Road and Carlson Road (Latitude: 40.3452°N; Longitude: -76.6842°W) in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. Wetlands are expected to re-establish at the lower elevation and permanent loss is not anticipated.
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.
D09-000. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, Solebury Township, Bucks County. Application received to restore natural conveyance from the upstream reaches of Primrose Creek, through the former New Hope Crushed Stone Quarry, and into the downstream reaches of Primrose Creek resulting in an overall benefit to the ecological system of the Primrose Creek Watershed. Primrose Creek (WWF, MF), a tributary to the Delaware River, is attaining its designated use, Latitude: 40.378917°, Longitude: -74.97625°. Application received: January 4, 2024.
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