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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/
NewCounty View Family Farms LLC, Warrior Ridge Farm
242 Caribbean Road
Everett, PA 15537Bedford County 323 3,263.25 Swine NA Renewal Chase Hogeland
202 S Kalbach Road
Newmanstown, PA 17073Lebanon County 333.4 244.24 Broilers NA New Tuscarora Farms LLC
13851 Creek Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271Franklin County 0 1,074.08 Swine 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).
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers Clerical Assistant 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0924506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Company Address 920 Mountain Home Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608-9373 Municipality Yardley Borough
Lower Makefield TownshipCounty Bucks County Responsible Official Gerald DeBalko
920 Mountain Home Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608-9373Consulting Engineer Derek Harzinki
325 Chestnut Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19106Application Received April 3, 2024 Description Addition of a GAC adsorption system PFAS removal at each well station.
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.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Tinicum Fuel Farm, Primary Facility ID # 874243, 2 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Kevin Burns, Batta Environmental Associates, Inc., 6 Garfield Way, Newark, DE 19713 on behalf of Trisha Grace, City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation, 1 International Plaza, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19113, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with PAHs and metals in soil and groundwater. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential as an airplane hangar. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro Philadelphia on February 9, 2024. Application received: March 1, 2024.
No. 4 Separator Release, Primary Facility ID # 87442, 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Kevin Long, Terraphase Engineering Inc., 100 Canal Pointe Boulevard, Suite 110, Princeton, NJ 08540 on behalf of Anne R. Garr, Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC, 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with petroleum constituents in soil. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential (i.e., commercial/industrial). The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia Inquirer on March 11, 2024. Application received: March 12, 2024.
2016 Release East of Former Tank PB 23, Primary Facility ID # 874428, 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Kevin Long, Terraphase Engineering Inc., 100 Canal Pointe Boulevard, Suite 110, Princeton, NJ 08540 on behalf of Anne R. Garr, Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC, 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with petroleum constituents in soil. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential (i.e., commercial/industrial). The proposed cleanup standard for the site is Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia Inquirer on March 5, 2024. Application received: March 6, 2024.
Wawa 221, Primary Facility ID # 874434, 550 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976, Warrington Township, Bucks County. Rachel Dougherty, G.I.T., Apex Companies, 100 Arrandale Boulevard, Suite 203, Exton, PA 19341 on behalf of Joseph W. Standen Jr., P.G., Wawa, Inc., 260 W. Baltimore Pike, Wawa, PA 19063, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil on the site has been found to be contaminated with lead. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The proposed future use of the property will be a convenience store with a gas station (nonresidential/commercial). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Intelligencer on March 5, 2024. Application received: March 1, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Riverfront Park Development, Primary Facility ID # 817623, East of 179N Exit Ramp, South of 5701 and 5603 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225, Neville Township, Allegheny County. RT Environmental Services, Inc., 2001 Waterdam Plaza Drive, Suite 205, Canonsburg, PA 12317 on behalf of Neville Township, 5050 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Lead and arsenic have been identified in site soils at concentrations exceeding their respective applicable PA DEP residential Statewide health standards (SHS). Groundwater has not been impacted. The Site is proposed to be redeveloped for recreational park space, which will include both paved and grassy areas and an access area for a public boat ramp. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on March 10, 2024. Application received: March 25, 2024.
Beabouts Service Station, Primary Facility ID # 874418, 30 West Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Waynesburg Borough, Greene County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 on behalf of Community Bank, 2111 North Frankling Drive, Suite 200, Washington, PA 15301, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were potentially impacted by petroleum-related contaminants caused by historical site use as a service station. The current and future proposed property use is commercial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Observer-Reporter on March 13, 2024. Application received: March 26, 2024.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
WMGR081-NE003. B&K Technology Solutions LLC, dba Advanced Technology Recycling, 5060 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under General Permit WMGR081 for the processing of electronic waste for beneficial reuse. Application received: March 26, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: April 5, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
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.
WMGR038NW006, Environmental Rubber Solutions, LLC, 600 Indiana Ave, Blairsville, PA 15717, Black Lick Township, Indiana County. Solid Waste Permit General Permit No. WMGR038NW006 for the processing, reuse and beneficial use of waste tires, which include whole tires, tire chips, baled tires, tire shreds, and crumb rubber for use in recapping, as fuel in boilers or other combustion units, in civil engineering practices, and as an ingredient in or as a commercial product, issued in accordance with Article V of the Solid Waste Management Act, 35 P.S. §§ 6018.101, et seq. Processing is limited to collection, sorting, storage, recapping, cleaning, shredding, chipping, grinding, crumbing, cutting and baling of waste tires. Application received: October 30, 2023. GP coverage issued: April 9, 2024.
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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGR081SE012, People Advancing Reintegration, Inc. (d/b/a PAR-Recycle Works), 2024 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit application is for the renewal of Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081 for the beneficial use of waste electronics at PAR-Recycle Works Facility, located at 2024 W. Hunting Park Avenue, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: April 2, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: April 8, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 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.
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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Program Manager.
101723. Recycle Source, LLC, 50 Vespucius Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Application for the Recycle Source Transfer Station Facility, a new municipal and residual waste transfer station to be located at 50 Vespucius Street. Application received: February 11, 2019. Permit issued: April 4, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Regional Files, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. 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.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Univar Solutions USA Inc., dba Univar Solutions, 328 Bunola River Road, Bunola, PA 15020. License No. PA-AH 0334. Accepted: March 11, 2024.
Dusquesne Light Company, Construction, Coordination and Underground Operations, 2645 New Beaver Ave (Mail Drop PA-UG), Pittsburgh, PA 15233. License No. PA-AH0462. Accepted: February 26, 2024.
EnviroServe Inc., dba EnviroServe Logistics, 7640 Whipple Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720. License No. PA-AH0659. Accepted: March 4, 2024.
Connell Transport International, Inc., 1925A Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8H 2Y7. License No. PA-AH0867. Accepted: March 11, 2024.
Ken's Marine Service, Inc., 1 Ingham Avenue, Bayonne, NJ 07002. License No. PA-AHS154. Accepted: March 4, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP23-000385: Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, 601 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 29, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a plan approval for a facility that manufactures Corrugated and Solid Fiber Boxes. The following stationary air emission source is part of the Plan Approval: United 7 color flexographic die cutter press having rated capacity of 10,000 sheets/hour and 504.17 MSF/hr processing corrugated sheets, inks, and related coatings and solvents. The potential VOC emissions from the press is 17.75 tons per rolling 12-month period and potential HAP emissions from the press is 5.2 tons per rolling 12-month period. The plan approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements 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, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Menasha Packaging Company, LLC IP23-000385'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting documents.
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.
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.
28-05028, Chambersburg Energy LLC, 225 Alleman Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17201, Guilford Township, Franklin County. Application received: September 7, 2023. For the operation of an electric generation facility. This is for renewal of the existing Title V permit. Actual 2022 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 77.60 tons CO, 80.48 tons NOx, 2.43 tons VOC, and less than 1 ton of PM10, SOx and 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 the combustion turbines and emergency engines subject to the following regulations: 40 CFR Part 60: Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for New Stationary Gas Turbines; Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
67-05004, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC, 228 S. Main St., Spring Grove, PA 17362-1000, Spring Grove Borough, York County. Application received: August 21, 2023.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC, as a significant modification to its applicable Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit 67-05004.
The RACT 3 plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
The following constitutes a case-by-case RACT 3 determination for the affected sources pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.114:
I. Uncontrolled Vents (111, 112, 119, 120)
(a) The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 430.03, Best Management Practices (BMPs) for spent pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine management, spill prevention, and control, and shall comply with all requirements of the Subpart with regard to the uncontrolled vents at the facility.
II. Slaker Scrubber (120)
(a) The facility shall install, maintain and operate the slaker scrubber in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. Good operating practices include the following practices:
(i) The use of only fresh water or clean condensate as the scrubbing medium,
(ii) visual inspection of the scrubber for positive pressure once per day,
(iii) continuous monitoring of scrubbing medium makeup flow and scrubber tank level, and
(iv) monthly cleaning of the scrubber equipment to remove scale.
(b) The facility shall maintain sufficient records to demonstrate compliance with the previously listed good operating practices.
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Thomas Bianca, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at tbianca@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on May 20, 2024.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on June 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Thomas Bianca at 717-705-4863. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Thomas Bianca at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at tbianca@ pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Thomas Bianca at 717-705-4863 or at tbianca@pa.gov.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Bianca at 717-705-4863 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00300, GlaxoSmithKline, LLC/Upper Merion BIOPHARM, 893 Schuylkill River Rd, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: August 7, 2023. This action is for a renewal of a Title V Operating Permit for a pharmaceutical research and development and manufacturing facility. The main sources of emissions at the facility are three (3) natural gas fired boilers (each with maximum capacity of 32.7 MMBtu/hr.), two (2) 750 kW diesel fired internal combustion engines and pharmaceutical manufacturing (only source of hazardous air pollutants or HAPs). The facility also has one 50 kW internal combustion engine that have been determined to be an insignificant source. The facility has a potential to emit approximately 26.01 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year and 4.05 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per year. Potential HAP emissions at the facility, after electing to take limit are less than 10 tons per year for any single HAP and less than 25 tons per year for any combination of HAPs. Therefore, the facility is a major stationary source, as defined in the Clean Air Act. In addition to applicable state requirements the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Dc and IIII and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
32-00394, Beyond The Sunset Pet Crematory, 498 Ben Franklin Rd S, Indiana, PA 15701, White Township, Indiana County. Application received: April 5, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of one Matthews International-Cremation Division (''Matthews'') IE43-PP Jr. animal crematory incinerator with a 75 lb/hr capacity. The unit is equipped with a 0.6 MMBtu/hr primary burner and a 1.2 MMBtu/hr secondary chamber afterburner that meets current best available technology standards. Facility-wide potential emissions are less than 1 TPY for each pollutant. The facility was originally authorized by Plan Approval 32-00394A. The air quality permit includes operating requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
33-00172, Original Fuels Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Perry Township, Jefferson County. Application received: September 1, 2020. The Department intends to renew the State Only Operating Permit for the Original Fuels, Inc., Hamilton 2 Mine stone crushing & processing plant. The primary sources at the facility are 2 stone crushing and screening plants each rated at 200 tph and 2 diesel engine generators rated at 563 hp and 623 hp. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are 4.52 tpy NOx; 0.63 tpy SOx; 17.83 tpy PM; 0.5 tpy CO; and 1.20 tpy VOC. Both engines are subject to an operating hour restriction of 1,700 hours per year. The plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, the Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The facility also subject to the conditions of the previously issued plan approvals and operating permits. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
37-00318, AMG Titanium LLC, 207 Frenz Dr, New Castle, PA 16101, Neshannock Township and Union Township, Lawrence County. Application received: December 22, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include the thermite reduction process, a diesel-fueled emergency generator engine, the milling operation, a parts washer, non-vanadium sizing, an aerospace Wheelabrator, a specialty binary room, and vacuum induction melting furnaces (VIMs). The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 3.22 TPY NOx, 0.95 TPY CO, 0.19 TPY SOx, 0.36 TPY VOC, 30.16 TPY PM, and 0.57 TPY HAPs; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The engine is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The VIMs are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart RRR, NESHAP for Secondary Aluminum Production for Group 2 furnaces. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
28-03043, Novae LLC, 4763 Zane A Miller Dr., Waynesboro, PA 17268, Washington Township, Franklin County. Application received: January 9, 2024. For the operation of a utility and dump trailer manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 86.13 tpy VOC, 0.16 tpy PM-10, and 21.20 tpy total HAPs including 12.25 tpy Toluene. 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings.
36-05168, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation/Marietta, 1588 Depot Rd., Marietta, PA 17547, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. Application received: November 17, 2023. For operation of a natural gas transmission and storage station facility. The facility actual emissions for 2022 are 1.69 tons of CO, 8.41 tons of NOx, 0.20 ton of PM, 0.03 ton of SOx, and 0.07 ton of VOC. 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 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines and 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
06-05163, Texas Eastern Transmission LP/Bechtelsville, 467 Forgedale Road, Barton, PA 19504, Washington Township, Berks County. Application received: October 31, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the natural gas compressor station. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 48 tpy of NOx, 40 tpy of CO, 9 tpy of PM10, 20 tpy of SOx, 45 tpy of VOC and 4 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 KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa—Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015 and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition 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.
15-00112, Hines US Property Partners (HUSPP)/Charles River Labs, 466 Devon Park Dr, Wayne, PA 19087, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Application received: December 6, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit which was last renewed on August 14, 2019. HUSPP owns the property while Charles River Labs rents the building, to operate and perform lab research. The primary sources at the facility are two (2) natural gas-fired boilers (Source 031), a 250-kW diesel-fired emergency generator (Source ID 101), a MTU emergency diesel generator (Source 103), and a Blue Star emergency diesel generator (Source 104). Additional emissions occur from solvent usage, primarily for cleaning and disinfecting (new Source ID 200). The two (2) natural gas-fired boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc. The 250-kW diesel-fired emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The MTU emergency diesel generator and the Blue Star emergency diesel generator are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII. Potential emissions from the facility are: 14.45 TPY for NOx, 3.48 TPY for VOC, 11.51 TPY for CO, 0.56 TPY for SOx, 2.37 TPY for PM, and 0.34 TPY for Total HAP. The operating permit will continue to contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions 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 in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
11-00325, Maple Coal Company, 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, Barr Township, Cambria County. Application received: December 26, 2023. Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit for the Maple Coal Company in Barr Township, Cambria County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewed, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of one (1) 150 TPH screen, conveyors, stockpiles, and truck unloading and loading operation. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes enclosures, minimization of drop height, and a water truck and a road sweeper for the plant roads. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is 9.28 TPY PM-10. The air quality operating permit includes emission limitations, operating requirements, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (11-00325) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, 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. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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 Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
63-00946, EQT Chap, LLC, 72 Hill Road, Fredericktown, PA 15333, Deemston Borough, Washington County. Application received: May 11, 2023. Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit for the Deemston-Wicks natural gas compressor station located in Deemston Borough, Washington County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an air quality operating permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of one (1) 1,265-HP Caterpillar G3516LE compressor engine controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one (1) 28.5 MMscfd dehydration unit controlled by a BTEX condenser, one (1) 0.50 MMBtu/hr reboiler, one (1) 30-bbl produced fluids storage tank, one (1) 100-bbl produced fluids storage tank, ten (10) miscellaneous storage tanks, pneumatic devices, venting/blowdowns, fugitives, pigging operations, and miscellaneous sources including truck loadout and crankcase vents. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is 25.4 TPY NOx, 4.7 TPY CO, 3.7 TPY VOC, 0.1 TPY PM, 0.1 TPY PM-10/PM-2.5, 0.1 TPY SOx, 9,488 TPY CO2e, 1.3 TPY total HAP, and 0.2 TPY single HAP. The air quality operating permit includes emission limitations, operating requirements, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-00946) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, 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. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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 Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of 13L-1 and 13L-2 Degas Boreholes, affecting 10.2 proposed surface acres. Application received: March 4, 2024. Accepted: April 2, 2024.
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. 29190101. NPDES No. PA0279722. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Wells and Wood Townships, Fulton and Huntingdon Counties. NPDES renewal of a bituminous surface mine affecting 164.0 acres. Receiving stream: Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: April 2, 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. 33140104. MSM Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801, Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine. The renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: April 8, 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 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: ra-eppottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58040844. Patrick Kipar, 243 McGavin Rd, Meshoppen, PA 18630-7860, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I and II Bond Release affecting 3.0 acres. Application received: March 22, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58050842. Patrick Kipar, 243 McGavin Rd, Meshoppen, PA 18630-7860, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I and II Bond Release affecting 3.0 acres. Application received: March 22, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58120807. Carlos R Mendoza, 1509 North Main Ave., Apt No. 2, Scranton, PA 18508-1875, Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I and II Bond Release affecting 3.0 acres. Application received: March 25, 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0270075. Mining Permit No. 17240102. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Maine Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, Bigler Township and Woodland Township, Clearfield County. Application received: January 11, 2024.
For a new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal surface mining affecting 168 acres. Receiving stream(s): Upper Morgan Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the North Branch Upper Morgan Run TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previouslyfor coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Upper Morgan Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Sediment Pond 1 Precipitation Induced 002 New Sediment Pond 2 Precipitation Induced 003 New Sediment Pond 3 Precipitation Induced 004 New Sediment Pond 4 Precipitation Induced 005 New Treatment Facility 1 Intermittent (Pumped) 006 New Treatment Facility 2 Intermittent (Pumped) 007 New Treatment Facility 3 Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 and 006 (All Discharges) 30-Day
Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.93 1.8 2.3 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 outfalls 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 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.
Outfalls: 001, 003, and 004
(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: 001, 003, and 004
(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: 001, 003, and 004 (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 outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day
Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.3 2.6 3.2 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.94 1.8 2.3 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.
This site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87, Subchapter F, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: ra-eppottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
PA0224693. Mining Permit No. 64080301. H&K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Palmyra Township, Wayne County. Renewal of NPDES Permit affecting 79.2 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Lake Wallenpaupack, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: September 11, 2023.
PA0595829. Mining Permit No. 13930301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 14.9 acres. Application received: January 18, 2024.
PA0594369. Mining Permit No. 7973SM3. Naceville Materials Joint Venture, P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 60.0 acres. Application received: October 12, 2023.
PA0225932. Mining Permit No. 64910302. Ronald Scull, 565 Beach Lake Highway, Honesdale, PA 18431, Berlin Township, Wayne County. Renewal NPDES permit affecting 41.5 acres. Application received: December 28, 2023.
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.
E5829224-004. SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Franklin Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 28, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 7,100 square feet (0.16 acre) of exceptional value (EV) palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.89371°, Longitude: -75.777309°),
2) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 53 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.898014°, Longitude: -75.777168°),
3) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and timber mat crossing impacting 2,350 square feet (0.05 acre) of exceptional value (EV) palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.901968°, Longitude: -75.777214°),
4) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 52 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.90224°, Longitude: -75.777228°),
5) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.902999°, Longitude: -75.777279°),
6) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 54 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.90708°, Longitude: -75.776451°),
7) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 58 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.914088°, Longitude: -75.774217°),
8) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 58 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.9145504°, Longitude: -75.773786°),
9) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 65 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Dubois Creek (CWF, MF) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.915323°, Longitude: -75.773075°),
10) a 12-inch natural gas pipeline, 16-inch waterline, and temporary timber mat crossing impacting 4,165 square feet (0.10 acre) of exceptional value (EV) palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.916251°, Longitude: -75.772259°: Latitude: 41.916371°, Longitude: -75.771531°).
The project consists of the construction of a 12-inch natural gas pipeline and 16-inch waterline in Franklin Township, Susquehanna Co. The project is approximately 12,655 linear feet in length and will disturb approximately 22.08 acres. The project will result in 390 lineal feet of stream impacts, 6,515 square feet (0.15 acre) of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands impacts, and 7,100 square feet (0.16 acre) of palustrine forested (PFO) wetlands impacts to provide safe reliable development and conveyance of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104224-004. Loyalsock Township, 2501 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 3, 2024.
The project site is located 0.4 mile north from the intersection of Four Mile Drive and Northway Road. The site is comprised of existing ball fields, playgrounds, pedestrians, bridges, a garden, pavilions and a few other park amenities. The site is generally sloped in a direction towards Millers Run, whose Designated Use is classified as warm-water fishes (WWF) and migratory fishes (MF). Historically within the past 5 years, the site was used as multi-use park with some grass and wooded areas. The 50 years before the past 5 years, the site had also been used as multi-use park with some grass and wooded areas. The project proposed approximately 500 linear feet of streambank restoration on both sides. This project will provide needed MS4 credits for the township to satisfy State requirements. Also, included is a retention basin that will serve as a discharge control and water quality BMP for an existing 36" stormwater pipe. Latitude: 41.267920°, Longitude: -76.974924°.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E1904224-002. Michael Garcia, 154 Evergreen, Catawissa, PA 17820, Cleveland Township, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 22, 2024.
A portion of the property is located along the South Branch of Roaring Creek and is identified as Columbia County Tax Parcel 13 02 00100000. Historically, this part of the property was used for a camp site similar to many properties located up and down the creek in this area. There is an old electric service and old mapping in this area indicated this. Over the years, the property became overgrown and Mr. Garcia purchased the property and attempted to clean it up in order to utilize his property for recreational purposes. Besides the brush removal, he encountered various types of 'junk' that were disposed of properly. In the process, the existing ground was scraped off and replaced with pea gravel to provide stabilization of the bank and the floodplain. Based on a recent survey of the area compared to historical elevations, no grades were changed on the site. Latitude: 40° 51` 19.8", Longitude: -76° 29` 57.3".
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.
E4802224-004. Highview Commercial, LLC, 280 Highway 35 S, Suite 150, Red Bank, NJ 07701, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 28, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the 4406 Easton Avenue Project: 1) A stream enclosure of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 620-LF HPDE culvert having a longitudinal slope of 0.5%, seven (7) concrete inlet boxes, and R-6 riprap apron. 2) A stream enclosure of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 620-LF HPDE culvert having a longitudinal slope of 0.5%, six (6) concrete inlet boxes, and riprap apron. 3) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water line. 4) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 4-inch diameter ductile iron water line. 5) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-inch diameter PVC sewer line. 6) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water line. 7) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 4-inch diameter ductile iron water line. 8) A stormwater outfall within an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter RCP. 9) A stormwater outfall within an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter RCP. The project is located approximately directly east of the intersection of Easton Avenue and Farmersville Road (Nazareth, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 39` 55", Longitude: -75° 18` 33") in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.
E6602123-002. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Eaton Township, Wyoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 8, 2023.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0029 Section WID project. 1. To place 0.003 acre of fill in the floodway and watercourse along 136-LF of a Bowman Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purpose of riprap streambank protection and stabilization. (Impacts FW-A, FW-B, JPA-A, JPA-B) The proposed project is located along SR 0029 and extends from approximately 1,700` south of the SR 0029/SR 3003 intersection (southern terminus) to 715` north of the SR 0029/SR 3003 intersection (northern terminus) (Tunkhannock, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.502003°, Longitude: -75.984698° to Latitude: 41.509399°, Longitude: -75.982142°) in Eaton Township, Wyoming County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2506224-003. Land Reclamation Group, 632 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068, Millcreek Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 28, 2024.
To restore and stabilize a total of approximately 791 feet of stream channel and the associated streambanks on three UNTs to Walnut Creek at the Erie Golf Course property at the terminus of Old Zuck Road (6050 Old Zuck Road, Erie, PA 16506) approximately 1 mile south of Zimmerly Road. Latitude: 42.055160°, Longitude: -80.121931°.
E4306224-004. Grove City Borough, 123 W Main Street, Grove City, PA 16127, Grove City Borough, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 28, 2024.
The installation of a new sanitary sewer lift station within the floodplain of UNT to Wolf Creek and a new sewer line within the floodway and floodplain of Wolf Creek in Grove City Borough, Mercer County. Latitude: 41.1664354°, Longitude: -80.0796357°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E5003124-002. PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, Southwest Madison Township, Perry County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 13, 2024.
To install and maintain a 24-inch diameter outfall with rock lined channel and rock basin within the floodway and channel of UNT Laurel Run (designated use HQ-CWF, MF: existing use EV, MF). The project proposes to permanently impact 919 sq. feet of floodway and 10 linear feet of stream channel with 897 sq. feet of temporary floodway impacts. This is for the purpose of improving roadway safety. The project is located within Southwest Madison Township, Perry County (40.3234, -77.3736). Latitude: 40.3234°, Longitude: -77.3736°.
E0103223-003. The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 128, New Oxford, PA 17350, Oxford Township, Adams County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 20, 2023.
The applicant proposes to permanently impact 6,600.00-square feet of emergent/forested wetlands in order to extend a development road and to construct a wooden boardwalk structure. The applicant also proposes to permanently impact 84,554.84-square feet of an existing open water quarry pond in order to create a more useable water feature and to enhance the aquatic environment of the open water area. All impacts are in conjunction with proposed improvements associated with a senior living community. 0.36 acre of wetland mitigation credits will be purchased from RES to compensate for the proposed permanent wetland impacts. The project is located at Bridgewater Drive, Oxford Township, PA 17350 in Oxford Township, Adams County (Latitude: (39.8608), Longitude: (-77.0400)).
E3603223-011. 4070 Old Philadelphia Pike, 14 South New Holland Road, Gordonville, PA 17529, Leacock Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 5, 2023.
The applicant proposes to permanently impact 700-square feet of PEM wetlands and fill 35,284-square feet of an open water pond for the purpose of sub-dividing a parcel and constructing industrial/commercial buildings with associated amenities. 0.45 acre of onsite wetland mitigation is proposed to compensate for the proposed permanent impacts. The project is located at 4070 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17529 in Leacock Township, Lancaster County (Latitude: (40.0377), Longitude: (-76.0665)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E1501224-002. East Bradford Township, 676 Copeland School Road, West Chester, PA 19380, East Bradford Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 25, 2024.
East Bradford Township is proposing to construct and maintain the following listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Plum Run Trail & Heritage Area Project. The proposed project is located within the floodway and floodplain of Plum Run (WWF, MF). The proposed project will include the following: The installation of a 1-mile long segment of the multi-use, 8-foot wide, asphalt-surfaced, trail in and along the 100-year floodplain of Plum Run (WWF, MF). The proposed project will also include: 1) The construction of a 1-mile long segment of the multi-use, 8-foot wide, asphalt-surfaced trail. 2) The construction of a new pedestrian bridge—50 ft long, by 8 ft wide, by 8.3 high, from Outdoor Heritage Center, and amenities from West Chester University to the proposed Strodes Barn Outdoor Heritage Center. 3) 775 sq. ft. of permanent impacts and 100.7 sq. ft. of temporary impacts for a proposed pedestrian bridge over Plum Run. 4) 4,720.5 sq. ft. of permanent floodplain impacts for the trail and access area. The project will follow along Tigue Road and SR-52 between Birmingham Road and terminate near South New Street (West Chester, PA USGS Quadrangle) in East Bradford Township, Chester County. Latitude: 39.93032°, Longitude: -75.61624°.
WV4601224-001, EA4601224-001. 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: March 25, 2024.
To restore, rehabilitate, and maintain about 600 feet of stream and banks along the UNT to Schuylkill River (CWF) associated with the applicant's request for 105.12(a)(16) waiver to restore the stream and banks. The proposed rehabilitation will include instream rifles, streambank-floodplain reconnection, biodegradable coconut coir logs along the edge of the stream, laying back slopes to reconnect the floodplain, etc. The project is located along Hollow Road (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.038021°, Longitude: -75.254027°.
E4601224-009. Independent Mortgage Company, 1250 Germantown Pike, Suite 305, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, Trappe Borough, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 12, 2024.
Independent Mortgage Company is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the project in Bronson Circle listed as follows. Activities associated with construction/installation and maintenance of culvert, utilities, and associated developments within the floodway of Donny Brook: 1) To excavate/fill within the floodway of Donny Brook for construction of culvert crossing resulting in (3,300 sq ft, .08 acre) of permanent watercourse and floodway impacts. 2) To excavate/fill within the floodway of Donny Brook for installation of utilities resulting in (250 sq ft, .01 acre) of permanent watercourse impacts and (1350 sq ft, .03 acre) floodway impacts. This project is located at Bronson Circle, Trappe Borough, PA 19426-2215, Montgomery County, (USGS PA Collegeville Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.190665°, Longitude: -75.480647°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E5605122-001, PennDOT District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hooversville Borough, Conemaugh Township, Shade Township, Quemahoning Township, Somerset County; Pittsburgh ACOE District. Application received: April 2, 2024.
Applicant is seeking authorization to amend E6505122-001, which granted authorization to:
1. Remove the existing 41` long, 6` x 4` concrete box culvert; construct and maintain a replacement 48` long, 76` x 48` elliptical concrete pipe, having a permanent impact of 174 LF and a temporary impact of 206 LF on an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Stonycreek River (CWF), (Water 8).
2. Construct and maintain a new roadway embankment slope (WET 8) along Whistler Road, a portion of which will have a total permanent impact of 0.009 acre to wetland, (WET 8).
3. Construct and maintain a new roadway embankment slope (WET 9) along Whistler Road, a portion of which will have a total permanent impact of 48` x 15` and a temporary impact of 0.017 acre to wetland, (WET 9).
4. Remove the existing 69` long, 36` CMP pipe; construct and maintain a replacement 69` long, 36` CMP, having a permanent impact of 90 LF and a temporary impact of 88 LF to a UNT to Stonycreek River (CWF), (Water 10).
5. Place and maintain rock apron around a culvert outlet which conveys a (UNT) to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), having a permanent impact of 48 LF and a temporary impact of 48 LF on a UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 24-1).
6. Place and maintain rock apron around a drainage pipe which conveys to the same UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), having a permanent impact of 47 LF and a temporary impact of 47 LF to a UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 24-2).
7. Construct and maintain a new roadway embankment slope along Tire Hill Road, having a permanent impact of 204 LF and a temporary impact of 204 LF on UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 25).
8. Remove the existing 42` long, 24` x 3` reinforced concrete T-beam culvert; construct and maintain a replacement 64` long, 20` x 6` precast reinforced concrete box culvert, having a permanent impact of 103 LF and a temporary impact of 156 LF to a UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 22).
9. Remove the existing 45` long, reinforced concrete encased steel I-beam bridge; construct and maintain a replacement 52` long, 18` x 8` rise precast reinforced concrete box culvert, having a permanent impact of 194 LF and a temporary impact of 254 LF to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 1).
10. Construct and maintain a new roadway embankment slope along Tire Hill Road, having a permanent impact of 63 LF and a temporary impact of 63 LF to a UNT to Soap Hollow Run (CWF), (Water 21).
11. Construct and maintain a new headwall structures on both the upstream and downstream end of the existing 47 LF of pipe, having a permanent impact of 91 LF and a temporary impact of 101 LF to a UNT to Stonycreek River (CWF), (Water 19).
12. Place and maintain fill in wetland, (WL14), having a permanent impact of 0.021 acre.
13. Place and maintain fill in wetland, (WL20), having a permanent impact of 0.006 acre.
14. Place and maintain fill in wetland, (WL14), having a permanent impact of 0.001 acre.
This amendment is seeking authorization to:
1. Operate and maintain a utility line crossing of a wetland (WET 9), with a 30" SLCPP which conveys acid mine drainage to a UNT to Stonycreek (Water 30), having a permanent impact of 0.20 acre to WET 9.
2. Operate and maintain 195 LF of a 30" SLCPP stream enclosure which conveys a portion of the previously listed UNT to Stonycreek River (Water 30), which has a drainage area less than 100 acres, having a permanent watercourse impact of 195 LF and a temporary watercourse impact of 207 LF to watercourse Water 30.
3. Construct and maintain an 18 LF extension to the aforementioned existing 30" SLCPP within watercourse Water 30. A portion of this extension will be constructed under existing railroad tracks. The outlet of the stream enclosure will be constructed within the floodway of, and along Stonycreek River (CWF).
4. Place and maintain concrete underpinnings to an existing 130-LF concrete retaining wall along another UNT to Stonycreek River (CWF) (Water 1-2), at the intersection of SR 403 and Smith Street (T-406), having a permanent watercourse impact of 124-LF to watercourse Water 1-2, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.05 acre.
5. Place and maintain fill for scour protection in another UNT to Stonycreek River (CWF), (Water 1-3), along a retaining wall immediately upstream from a structure which carries SR 403 over watercourse Water 1-3, having a permanent watercourse impact of 19 LF to watercourse Water 1-3, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.003 acre.
For the purpose of addressing repairs associated with a landslide and adding scour protection at select roadway watercourse crossings along SR 403. The work will permanently impact approximately 356 LF of watercourses and temporarily impact approximately 207 LF of watercourses. The work will also permanently impact 0.053 acre of floodways and 0.20 acre of wetlands.
The project site is located along Campbells Run Road near the intersection of Border Street and Main Street (Hooversville, Geistown, Johnstown, Windber, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 8`, 40.2987"; W: 78°, 54`, 50.30"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Hooversville Borough, Conemaugh Township, Shade Township, Quemahoning Township, Somerset County.
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.
D65-00EA. Steve Robinson, 647 Ann Roberts Road, Ligonier, PA 15658, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. Applicant proposes to remove the off-stream Robinson Dam to eliminate an encroachment to the Middle Branch of Mill Creek. The reservoir is 168 x 24 feet, is concrete lined with an earthen bottom, and was used for private water supply. Most of the concrete walls will be rubbelized and buried onsite. The intake wall along Mill Creek will remain intact, buttressed and the intake pipe plugged. The former reservoir will be filled and graded and will act as a high-flow relief swale and will likely develop into a wetland. The project is located along Middle Branch of Mill Creek (EV) (Wilpen, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.2509, Longitude: -79.1453). Application received: April 1, 2024.
Contact: Ronald Mease, Sr., Civil Engineer, 717-787-7652.
D64-039. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 595 Rolling Ridge Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823-9620, Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County. Deconstruct the existing dam and replace it with a new dam and spillway located immediately upstream of the existing dam, Latitude: 41°, 43`, 5.57", Longitude: -75°, 21`, 22.41". Application received: February 27, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office previously listed in the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this 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).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCP # ESP07022400200E Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC—Semerod Clinton 18160 Well Site Contact Person Karl Matz
(724) 873-3090
kmatz@rangeresources.comAddress 0.5 mile south of Seabright Road and Commodore Drive City, State, Zip McDonald, PA 15057 Township(s) North Fayette Township County Allegheny County Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.41301,
Long -80.26416, UNT to North Branch Robinson Creek, Ch 93 Class WWF. 002. Lat: 40.41182,
Long: -80.26188, UNT to North Branch Robinson Creek, Ch. 93 Class WWF. 003 Lat: 40.40985, Long: -80.26111, UNT to North Branch Robinson Creek, Ch 93. Class WWFApplication received: April 2, 2024
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