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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/
NewENJ Farms LLC
81 Douts Hill Road
Pequea, PA 17565Lancaster County 98.44 442.4 Layers HQ Renewal Jarred Vanderplate
2590 Shumaker Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 52 288.86 Pullets NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 6724506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dover Township Address 2480 West Canal Road
Dover, PA 17315Municipality Dover Township County York County Responsible Official Matthew Helwig
2480 West Canal Road
Dover, PA 17315Consulting Engineer Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy
1047 N Park Road
Reading, PA 19610Application Received May 10, 2024 Description Construction application for a new well (Well No. 11). Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 1524508, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Pickering) Address 762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality Schuylkill Township County Chester County Responsible Official Fred P. Gerloff
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Mark A. Tompeck
111 Wood Avenue
South Iselin, NJ 08830-4112Application Received May 17, 2024 Description Aqua PA is planning to upgrade the East WTP in order to eventually increase the treatment capacity of the plant.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh C. Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
WA-09-1011A, Water Allocations. Upper Southampton Municipal Authority, 939 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966, Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County. Request for Upper Southampton to purchase 1,100,000 gallons per day from Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority. Application received: May 17, 2024.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben, 814-350-5132.
Bessemer & Lake Erie Greenville PA Yard, Primary Facility ID # 875524, 85 Ohl Street, Greenville, PA 16125, Hempfield Township and Borough of Greenville, Mercer County. TRC Environmental Corporation, 1030 Wilmer Ave, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227 on behalf of Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, 85 Ohl Street, Greenville, PA 16125, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Locomotive Refueling Area (AOC-01) (the Site) is located on the east side of the property. This AOC was identified in a 2005 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). Evidence of staining was observed at the Site during reconnaissance activities. In addition, odors were noted during the removal of two 15,000 gallon USTs. The USTs were replaced with two 10,000-gallon and one 30,000-gallon No. 2 diesel fuel ASTs, in the form of three tank railcars. Subsurface investigations at the Site began in April 2006. Additional subsurface investigations occurred in April and May 2011. Quarterly groundwater gauging began at the Site in April 2012 and continued until March 2017. Additional subsurface investigation took place at the Site in June 2020, along with an additional gauging event in August 2021. Lead and arsenic were detected in Site soils above applicable Statewide Health Standard (SHS) Medium Specific Concentrations (MSCs). In addition, various volatile and semi-volatile compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) were detected in Site soils, however all VOC and SVOC concentrations in Site soils were below applicable SHS MSCs. Arsenic and lead were detected at concentrations above applicable MSCs in Site shallow groundwater. VOCs and SVOCs were not detected in Site shallow groundwater above applicable MSCs. The primary constituents of concern (COCs) for soil and groundwater at the Site are arsenic, lead, benzene, acetone, carbon disulfide, anthracene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, naphthalene, phenanthrene, pyrene. All former refueling infrastructure (i.e., ASTs, USTs, Pump House equipment & piping) was decommissioned in 2014. The Site currently obtains its potable water supply from the Greenville Water Authority (GWA). All historical on-site water withdrawal wells have been abandoned. The intended future use of the Site will continue to be industrial in nature (i.e., a railyard). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Greenville Newspapers, Inc. on April 25, 2024. Application received: May 15, 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.
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.
WMGR144NW001. Buckeye Leasing City Slag Quarry, 8063 Southern Boulevard, Youngstown, OH 44512, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Applicant is proposing to renew the general permit to process and beneficially use blast furnace slag and steel slag generated by steelmaking operations or from historic slag placement areas for use as construction material sub-base, hot or warm mix pavement aggregate, ready mix concrete ingredient, antiskid and for use in Marcellus Shale Pad Construction and Well Annular Material. Application received: March 7, 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.
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.
100592. USA South Hills Landfill, Inc., 3100 Hill Road, South Park Township, PA 15129, South Park Township and Union Township, Allegheny County and Washington County. Minor modification application for updates to the Radiation Protection Plan for the USA South Hills Landfill located at 3100 Hill Road. Application received: September 25, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: February 8, 2024. Approved: May 20, 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.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Safeco Services, Inc., 3082 S. Eighty Eight Road, Dilliner, PA 15327. License No. PA-AH 0951. Accepted: March 12, 2024.
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.
Earth Technology II, LLC, 85 Laura Street, New Haven, CT 06512. License No. PA-AH 0691. Accepted: March 28, 2024.
Gemchem, Inc., P.O. Box 384, Lititz, PA 17543. License No. PA-AH0259. Accepted: March 25, 2024.
S&C Transport, Inc., 14800 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154. License No. PA-AH0446. Accepted: April 3, 2024.
R.E.D. Technologies, LLC, 173 Pickering Street, Portland, CT 06480. License No. PA-AH 0772. Accepted: March 27, 2024.
Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc., 1488 Dawson Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330. License No. PA-AH 0795. Accepted: March 6, 2024.
HEPACO, LLC, P.O. Box 26308, Charlotte, NC 28221. License No. PA-AH 0837. Accepted: April 8, 2024.
Florida Transformer LLC, dba Emerald Transformer, 7850 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070. License No. PA-AH 0868. Accepted: March 18, 2024.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Biomedical Waste Services, Inc., 7610 Energy Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21226. License No. PA-HC 0291. Accepted: April 15, 2024.
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.
HEPACO, LLC, P.O. Box 26308, Charlotte, NC 28221. License No. PA-HC 0271. Accepted: May 15, 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, P.E. New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00012N: Graftech USA LLC, 800 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application received: October 26, 2023. 24-00012N: GrafTech USA LLC: (800 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857). The Department intends to issue plan approval 24-00012N to GrafTech USA LLC for authorization to alter their production process, install new sources, modify an existing source, and to install new control devices. This plan approval modifies and replaces 24-012K which is no longer valid. Their existing Title V facility is located in St Mary City, Elk County. The stack testing requirements of this plan approval differ from plan approval 24-0012K. This project changes the diameter of current electrode production, installs additional machining equipment, and increases the allowable sulfur content of coke consumed during production. A new scrubber will be installed on Source 187 (longitudinal graphitizing furnaces) to reduce SO2 emissions generated from the coke sulfur content increase. The coke change and control device will result in an overall reduction of SO2 emission rates. The Longitudinal Graphitizers (Source ID 187), LG Coke Screening (Source ID 158), and Machining Operations (Source ID 715) are existing sources which will be modified by this project. The project proposes the installation of Column Build End Mill (Source 716), Inspection Coring & Pin Line Machining (Source 717), and Spacer Saw & Cleaning Machine (Exempt). This application concerns emissions which will be generated from a source considered modified or new as defined by 25 Pa. Code § 121.1 (installed post 1972). Emissions from those sources must be the minimum attainable through the use of the best available technology as required by § 127.12a(5). The BAT analysis concluded that bag house control technology is considered BAT for new Sources 716 and 717 and that SO2 scrubber control technology is considered BAT for modified Source 187. There is no change in BAT for the remaining sources. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, monitoring, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. GrafTech will be required to perform stack testing of a given source if at any time the Department has reason to believe that its emissions are, or may be, in excess of any applicable air contaminant emission limitation. The sulfur content of all coke received will be certified and kept in a log. The sulfur content of coke onsite will be less than the highest sulfur content used during a compliant Source 187 stack test unless otherwise approved. Opacity from any stack equal to or greater than 20% for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any 1 hour or opacity equal to or greater than 60% at any time will be prohibited. GrafTech will report to the Department within 5 days after the discovery of non-compliance with the plan approval. GrafTech will inspect the site for fugitive emissions, visible emissions, and malodors weekly then record the observations and any corrective actions. The proposed sources, Inspection Coring & Pin Line Machining (Source 717) and the Column Build End Mill (Source 716), will each be restricted to PM emissions less than or equal to 0.005 gr/dscf. GrafTech will be required to stack test Source 717 to verify compliance with its PM restrictions. GrafTech will monitor pressure drop across each control devices' filter media and monitor the control devices' exhaust for the presence of visible emissions. Each will be prescribed preventive maintenance and inspections, the records of which will be kept. Spare bags/cartridges will be kept on site. The existing source LG Coke Screening (Source 158) will be restricted to PM emissions of 0.02 gr/dscf and 1.98 tpy. The source will be stack tested within 180 days of the plan approval's issuance. All of the source's other current operating permit conditions will remain in effect. Existing source Machining Operations (Source 715) will remain subject to the conditions of the current operating permit. Source 187 will receive new emission restrictions. SOx emissions from Source 187 directed to Stack 187 will be reduced by 85% (at a minimum) by scrubber C187 when inlet SOx concentrations are equal to or greater than 100 ppm. SOx emissions from C187 calculated as a 24-hour average will not exceed 19.6 lb/hr. Annual SOx emissions from C187, calculated as a 12-month rolling total, will not exceed 85.9 tpy. PM10 emissions (filterable and condensable) from the stack exiting scrubber C187 combined with the Building 800 Roof Monitor emissions shall not exceed the following: 6.33 lbs/hr, 27.74 tpy. PM2.5 emissions (filterable and condensable) from the stack exiting scrubber C187 combined with the Building 800 Roof Monitor emissions shall not exceed the following: 4.80 lbs/hr, 21.01 tpy. VOC emissions from the stack exiting scrubber C187 combined with the Building 800 Roof Monitor emissions shall not exceed the following: 4.50 lbs/hr, 19.73 tpy. CO emissions from the stack exiting scrubber C187 combined with the Building 800 Roof Monitor emissions shall not exceed the following: 614.53 lbs/hr, 2,705 tpy. H2S emissions from the stack exiting scrubber C187 combined with the Building 800 Roof Monitor emissions shall not exceed the following: 0.03 lb/hr, 0.13 tpy. The permittee shall not exceed the following emission rates from the building 800 monitor (internal resistance graphitizer) source: 18.3 lbs/hr of particulate matter, 30.51 lbs/hr of SOx (24-hour average) 544.8 lbs/hr of Carbon Monoxide. Within 360 days after initial startup of the source/control device, a stack test program shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection. The stack tests shall be performed while the source is operating at its maximum achievable or normal production rate as stated in the application. The stack program shall determine the control device's (C187) 3-hour average SOx control efficiency (when over 100 ppm) and the control devices' 24-hour average PM10, PM2.5, SOx, VOC, CO, H2S, and H2SO4 emission rates (lb/hr). The stack test program shall determine the roof monitor's 24-hour average SOx, VOC, and CO emission rates (lb/hr). The 24-hour average tests shall be conducted over three 8-hour segments. Control efficiency shall be determined over 3 1-hour runs by comparing the precontrol and stack emission rates while control device inlet SOx concentrations exceed 100 ppm. Within 12 to 18 months prior to the operating permit's expiration, the stack testing program will be repeated. GrafTech will monitor and record: Inlet air pressure of the control device, Scrubber liquid pressure, Scrubber liquid flow rate, Scrubber liquid pH, Inlet gas temperature. GrafTech will maintain a record of all preventive maintenance and inspections of the control device. Records of sulfur content analysis of each shipment of coke received will be kept. GrafTech will establish and adhere to the approved indicator range for the control device so that operation within the range shall provide reasonable assurance of compliance and comply with CAM. GrafTech will install audible alarms which sound if the following monitored parameters leave their approved indicator ranges: Inlet air pressure of the control device, Scrubber liquid flow rate, Scrubber liquid pH. GrafTech will perform a weekly visible inspection of the control device's effluent for the presence of visible emissions. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [24-00012N: GrafTech USA LLC] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to the New Source Review Section Chief, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6328. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP22-000660: AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC—Frankford Plant, 2501 Margaret Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137-1193, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 29, 2022. Notice City of Philadelphia—Public Health, Philadelphia Air Management Services (AMS), 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153 Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue the following RACT III Plan Approval Permit: IP22-000660: Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) III plan for the AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC—Frankford Plant (AdvanSix Frankford Plant), located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County (2501 Margaret Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137-1193), as a RACT III plan approval. 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 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)), the AMS has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan for AdvanSix Frankford Plant owned and operated by AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The RACT III plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of NOx and/or 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 NAAQS. The RACT III plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT III 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 III plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal. Following is a summary of the NOx RACT III plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP: Boilers No. 1 and No. 2 (each 260 MMBtu/hr):
• Boiler No. 1 and Boiler No. 2 shall only burn natural gas and waste phenol residue except if there is a natural gas curtailment, other loss of supply, or during stack testing programs. During such events No. 2 oil may be used. AdvanSix shall use water/steam injection for Boiler No. 1 and Boiler No. 2 while firing waste phenol residue.
• The emission rates for Boilers No. 1 and No. 2:
o Shall not exceed 0.28 pound of NOx per MMBtu heat input for each boiler, on a rolling 30-day average, while burning natural gas, waste phenol residue, or a combination of these fuels.
o Shall not exceed 0.35 pound of NOx per MMBtu heat input for each boiler, on a rolling 30-day average, while burning No. 2 oil.
o Shall not exceed 272 tons of NOx for the two boilers combined on a 12-month rolling average. Boiler No. 3 (381 MMBtu/hr):
• Boiler No. 3 shall only burn natural gas except if there is a natural gas curtailment, other loss of supply, or during stack testing programs. During such events No. 2 oil may be used. No. 2 oil usage by Boiler No. 3 shall be less than 2% of the unit's annual fuel consumption on a heat input basis based on a 12-month rolling average. AdvanSix shall maintain and operate the low NOx burners and wall ports on Boiler No. 3. The emission rates for Boiler No. 3:
o Shall not exceed 0.10 pound of NOx per MMBtu heat input based on a rolling 30-operating day average while burning natural gas.
o Shall not exceed 0.12 pound of NOx per MMBtu heat input based on a daily average while burning natural gas.
o Since No. 2 oil usage by Boiler No. 3 is limited to less than 2% of the unit's annual fuel consumption on a heat input basis, Boiler No. 3 is exempt from the RACT multiple fuel emission limits and meets case-by-case RACT for No. 2 oil. Additionally, AdvanSix shall perform, at a minimum, the annual combustion tuning specifications as cited in 25 Pa. Code § 129.93(b)(2)—(5) for Boilers Nos. 1—3. The plan approval also contains monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Public Comment. Copies of the application, AMS analysis, and all pertinent documents used in the evaluation are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by sending an email to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov or by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572. 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 the Chief of Source Registration, at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on June 30, 2024. Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III plan approval. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail.
Public hearing. A virtual public hearing will be held if requested within 30 days of this publication to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT III Plan Approval and SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on July 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. To request a hearing, to register to speak at the hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact the Chief of Source Registration at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.gov by June 30, 2024. In the email, please write ''AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC—Frankford Plant IP22-000660'' in the subject line. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.phila.gov/departments/air-pollution-control-board/air-management-notices/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 the Chief of Source Registration at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.gov. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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.
01-03042A: G & S Foods, LLC, 293 Blettner Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331, Conewago Township, Adams County. Application received: February 21, 2024. For the construction and operation of a snack food manufacturing facility. The facility PTE based on 8,760 hours of operation is 7.88 tpy CO, 10.98 tpy NOx, 6.66 tpy PM-10, 17.03 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy each of SOx and HAP. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the facility. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
11-00378: Interpower Alcon Partners, LP, 141 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, Cambria Township, Cambria County. Application received: November 9, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a modification to the Title V operating permit to Interpower Alcon Partners, LP for the waste coal-fired electric generating facility located in Cambria Township, Cambria County. The modification addresses Petition No. III-2020-13 of June 7, 2022, and also incorporates presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT III) requirements into the Title V operating permit. The facility consists of one (1) 1,214.5 MMBtu/hr, 102-MW circulating fluidized bed (CFB) waste coal-fired boiler. Emissions from the CFB boiler is controlled by limestone fed into the fluidized bed to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, low combustion temperatures, rotating opposed fire air (ROFA), and selective non-catalytic reduction systems (SNCR) with urea injection, to control NOx emissions, coarse particulate cyclone separation with reinjection into the bed, followed by fabric filters to control PM emissions and further control SO2 emissions. Supporting equipment at this site includes one (1), 28 MMBtu/hr, propane-fired fuel dryer, one (1) 5.7 MMBtu/hr, propane-fired propane vaporizer, two (2), 780-bhp and 412-bhp, emergency, diesel engines, coal processing, handling and conveying equipment, an ash handling system, and plant roadways. Additional monitoring requirements with specified ranges and recordkeeping requirements are proposed to address the petition. Presumptive RACT III requirements for the CFB boiler include a 0.16 lb NOx/MMBtu emission limitation when firing primarily bituminous waste such as gob, and for the other sources subject to RACT at this facility, are to install, maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. Annual facility-wide potential emissions are 1,268 tons of CO, 954 tons of NOx, 49 tons of VOC, 86 tons of PM-10, 51 tons of PM-2.5, 1,287,020 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), and 172 tons of HAPs. No equipment changes are being approved by this action. The permit includes emission limitations, operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting 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 modified Title V operating permit may submit the information to Thomas 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 (11-00378) 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 Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, 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.
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.
24-00121, Northwest Hardwoods Ridgway Fac, 299 Hardwood Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853-7059, Ridgway Township, Elk County. Application received: February 16, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the hardwood lumbers sawmill. The facility's primary emission sources include an 11.9 MMBtu/hr wood-fired boiler controlled by a multiclone, three (3) wood-fired space heaters, and miscellaneous woodworking operations controlled by a cyclone. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 12.38 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 33.77 TPY CO, 0.96 TPY VOC, 19.01 TPY PM-10, 11.69 TPY PM-2.5, and 1.41 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The boiler is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. 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.
67-05145, Oldcastle Building Envelope, Inc., 1551 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403, Spring Garden Township, York County. Application received: April 4, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit significant modification for the architectural door and window manufacturing facility. The significant modification will remove facility-wide operating hour restrictions and associated operating hour recordkeeping requirements for surface coating operations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineer Manager, 484-250-7505.
09-00142, Bank of America N.A., 35 Runway Drive, Levittown, PA 19057-4700, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 12, 2024. Bank of America National Association (BOA) (formerly doing business as ML 35 LLC) has submitted a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal application. BOA utilizes twelve (12) diesel fuel-fired emergency generators to provide backup electrical power, testing and maintenance, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) maintenance and demand response for their data center facility. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State Only) facility. The permit was initially issued on 1/23/2003 and was renewed on 3/20/2008, 3/6/2014 and on 12/16/2019. The facility's potential to emit NOx is greater than major thresholds without controls or limitations; therefore, the facility is a Synthetic Minor. The Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00031, Henry Company, 336 Coldstream Road, Kimberton, PA 19442, East Pikeland Township, Chester County. Application received: February 14, 2024. This action is a renewal of a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit. The facility manufactures protective asphalt coatings and operates numerous mixing tanks, storage tanks, various process piping and one (1) natural gas emergency generator rated at 60 kW (88 hp). Potential emissions at the facility are as follows: 9.92 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx); 24.9 tons per year of volatile organic compound (VOC); 6.18 tons per year of carbon oxides (CO); 8.25 tons per year of Particulate Matter (PM); 3.61 tons per year sulfur oxides (SOx) and less than 1 ton per year Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The facility has elected to take a facility wide emission limit of 24.90 tons of VOC per year. Therefore, the facility operates as a synthetic minor for VOC. The facility is an area source for all other criteria. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility 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 previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
39-00113A, Westport Axle Corp., 8801 Congdon Hill Dr., Alburtis, PA 18011, Alburtis Borough, Lehigh County. Application received: January 23, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Westport Axle Corp. for their facility located in Alburtis Borough, Lehigh County. Plan Approval No. 39-00113A will be incorporated into an initial State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit at a later date. Plan Approval No. 39-00113A is for the addition of a new topcoat painting operation their facility. The topcoat painting operation consists of two separate fully enclosed spray paint booths controlled by dry panel filters operating in line with each other. The coating operations are subject to the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d for the control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Permit No. 39-00113A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 16242802. P. Tinker's Contracting, Inc., 954 Reed Road, Clarion, PA 16214, Ashland Township, Clarion County. New permit application for a small noncoal industrial minerals operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Little East Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: May 10, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPOTTSVILLEDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 8074SM3. NPDES No. PA0118443. Harleysville Materials, LLC, 460 Indian Creek Road, Harleysville, PA 19438-2119, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Renewal of a NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 43.8 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch of Perkiomen Creek. Application received: May 8, 2024. Accepted: May 15, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0248878. Mining Permit No. 4072SM2. Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting approximately 31.2 acres. Receiving stream: Casselman River classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: April 4, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Casselman:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 002 Existing Treatment Outfall The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from all facilities to the Casselman River
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Parameter Minimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyInstantaneous
MaximumMeasurement
Frequency
(minimum1)
Sample Type Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35 70 90 2/Month Grab Iron, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.8 2/Month Grab Manganese, Total (mg/L) 1.2 2.5 3.2 2/Month Grab Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 2/Month Grab Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 2/Month Calculated Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 2/Month Grab Specific Conductance (micromhos) Report
2/Month Grab Sulfate Report
2/Month Grab Flow (gpm) Report
2/Month Measured Temperature (°F) Report
2/Month Measured
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jay Maneval, Water Pollution Biologist 2, 570-327-3765.
E6004224-002. PNK P2, LLC, 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 4023, Fort Washington, PA 19034, GreggTownship, Union County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 16, 2024.
To construct three warehouses located at Great Streams Common, Allenwood, PA 17810. The construction will permanently impact 4,249 square feet (0.1 acre) of Palustrine Emergent, Palustrine Scrub-Shrub, and Palustrine Forested Wetland (Allenwood, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 7`, 17.24", Longitude: -76°, 54`, 8.92").
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.
E4802124-007. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Williams Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: April 18, 2024.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain approximately 735-LF of retaining wall along the Lehigh Canal (WWF, MF) supporting SR 0611. The proposed project is located along SR 0611 starting at the approximate intersection of SR 00611 and Saylors Lane and continues north for approximately 0.25 mile (Easton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.643877°, Longitude: -75.197883° to Latitude: 40.645734°, Longitude: -75.201311°) in Williams Township, Northampton County.
E3902224-001. Blue Triton Brands, Inc., 900 Long Ridge Road, Building 2, Stamford, CT 06902-1140, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 21, 2024.
To construct and maintain a stream enclosure of Iron Run (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-foot high by 3.5-foot wide by 100-foot long concrete box culvert for the extension of the existing enclosure near the northernmost portion of the site. The project is located at 405 Nestle Way, (Topton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.572749; Longitude -75.630391) in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0703224-001. Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC, 3115 Elton Road, Johnstown, PA 15904, Frankstown Township, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 1, 2024.
To install approximately 340 linear feet of 6-inch plastic gasline. The proposed impacts are as follows: 51 square feet of permanent impact to Juniata River (WWF, MF), 38 square feet of permanent impact to the floodway of Juniata River (WWF, MF), 2,690 square feet of temporary impact to the floodway of Juniata River (WWF, MF), and approximately 82 square permanent impact to wetlands. The purpose of the proposed work is to bring gas service to a new customer along Degol Industrial Drive. The project is located at Latitude: 40.437265°, Longitude: -78.358868° in Frankstown Township, Blair County.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E0901223-003. Morning Companies, LLC, 132-A Veterans Lane, # 362, Doylestown, PA 18902, Dublin Borough, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: February 28, 2023.
Morning Companies, LLC is proposing the following activities in and along the 100-year floodway of the UNT Morris Run associated with the construction of new two-storied buildings and parking lots to: 1) realign approximately 296 LF of the existing stream Channel associated with retaining wall rapping the new proposed development, 2) construct and maintain a new 8-ft by 3-ft concrete box culvert along the existing stream Channel and 3) construct and maintain three-checked Dams along the stream Channel to match the existing slope for the total 3,318 SF of waterway impact. The site is located at 144 North Main Street, near the intersection of North Main Street and Manor Drive (Doylestown, PA USGS map) in Dublin Township, Bucks County. Latitude: 40.374028°, Longitude: -75.207794°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6305224-002. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 300 Galley Road, McMurray, PA 15317, Union Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 11, 2024.
To:
1. Construct and maintain an addition to the existing raw water intake building to house additional pumps and intake components for the E.H. Aldrich Water Treatment Plant which will permanently impact 420 square feet of the 100-yr floodplain of the Monongahela River (WWF).
2. Construct and maintain an electrical building for the E.H. Aldrich Water Treatment Plant which will permanently impact 84 square feet of the 100-yr floodplain of the Monongahela River.
3. Construct and maintain stormwater management facilities that include an infiltration trench, underground storage chamber, inlet, endwall, and riprap apron, which will permanently impact 80 square feet of the 100-yr floodplain of the Monongahela River.
For the purpose of constructing improvements at the E.H. Aldrich Water Treatment Plant. Total permanent impacts to the floodplain of the Monongahela River will be 0.013 acre and total temporary impacts to the floodplain will be 0.021 acre.
The project site is located at 60 Elrama Avenue, Elrama, PA 15038 (Monongahela, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 15`, 2"; W: -79°, 55`, 36.7"; Sub-basin 19C; USACE Pittsburgh District) in Union Township, Washington County.
E5605123-002. PennDOT District 9, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 2, 2024.
To:
1. Remove the existing 17.56` long, 24.34` wide Single Span Reinforced Concrete Slab bridge, and to construct and maintain a replacement 37.90` long, 18` by 5`6" Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert, resulting in a net loss of 20.34 LF of open channel, and having a permanent wetland impact of 0.002 acre to a Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland.
2. Construct and maintain two (2) 18" HDPE stormwater outfall structures, including end walls and rock aprons; Outfall S1, having a permanent watercourse impact of 69 LF to an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Stonycreek River (CWF), and a permanent floodway impact of 0.113 acre, and Outfall S2, having a permanent floodway impact of 0.002 acre and a temporary floodway impact of 0.029 acre to the floodway of Stonycreek River (WWF).
3. Construct and maintain a temporary stream diversion and other erosion and sediment control structures, having a combined temporary watercourse impact of 98 LF to a UNT to Stonycreek River and a temporary floodway impact of 0.095 acre to the floodway of Stonycreek River.
For the purpose of replacing a structure, carrying SR 601 over a UNT to Stonycreek River. The project will have a cumulative and permanent impact to 69 LF of watercourses and a cumulative and temporary impact to 98 LF of watercourses. The project will also have a cumulative and permanent impact to 0.002 acre of wetlands and 0.115 acre of floodways, as well as a cumulative and temporary impact to 0.124 acre of floodways.
The project site is located approximately 200 LF from the intersection of PA Route 601 and PA Route 403 (Hooversville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 12`, 37.20222"; W: 78°, 55`, 38.1159"; Sub-basin 18E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA2203224-002. East Hanover Township, 8848 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028, East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 19, 2024.
To conduct a stream restoration project along approximately 1,600 feet of an unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF), including 1.) the installation and maintenance of three boulder clusters; 2.) the construction and maintenance of a total of 97 feet of boulder rock revetment; 3.) the construction and maintenance of four cross log vanes; 4.) the construction and maintenance of sixteen log vanes; and 5.) the installation and maintenance of an 8.0-foot wide by 5.0-foot high by 12.0-foot long open bottom concrete box culvert with wingwalls in an unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF), all impacting a total of 0.42 acre of palustrine emergent/scrub shrub wetlands and all for the purposes of restoring natural channel dimensions and reconnecting the watercourse with its floodplain. The project is located approximately 0.2 mile north of the intersection of Jonestown Road and Manada Gap Road (Latitude: 40.3647°N; Longitude: 76.6830°W) in East Hanover Township Dauphin County. The applicant proposes to re-establish the impacted wetlands in place.
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 listed above 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).
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is currently under review. Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30-days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received 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 the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
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).
Application(s) Received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP Application No. 24005 Applicant Name Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Address 1940 Air Products Blvd City, State, Zip Allentown, PA 18106 County Lehigh County Municipality Hanover Township Tank Type Two ASTs storing petroleum products Tank Capacity 40,000 gallons total Application Received April 29, 2024
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