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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/New Trever Gill
1540 Leidigh Drive
Boiling Springs, PA 17007Cumberland County 136.3 399.86 Swine/Beef HQ New Wanner's Pride-N-Joy Farm LLC
5800 Wanner Road
Narvon, PA 17555Lancaster County 910.3 1,875.5 Dairy HQ Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 5224502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mirabito Holdings, Inc.—
Mirabito Fuel GroupAddress 49 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901Municipality Blooming Grove Township County Pike County Responsible Official Xaly Vongchanh
Manager
Mirabito Holdings, Inc.—
Mirabito Fuel Group
49 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901Consulting Engineer Matthew Evans, P.E.
Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc.
863 Interchange Road Kresgeville, PA 18333Application Received April 24, 2024 Description The application proposes the replacement of the UV light with liquid chlorine injection, the replacement of the erosion feeder and brine solution with sodium hydroxide for general corrosion control, and the use of chlorine injection and greensand filter media to precipitate and remove manganese. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 3124505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Saltillo Municipal Water Works Address 20542 Main Street
P.O. Box 89
Saltillo, PA 17253Municipality Saltillo Borough County Huntingdon County Responsible Official Patricia Varner
20542 Main Street
P.O. Box 89
Saltillo, PA 17253Consulting Engineer Century Engineering
330 Innovation Blvd
Suite 301
State Collage, PA 16803Application Received June 5, 2024 Description The construction of Well No. 3A as a replacement for Well No. 3. 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. 1524509, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua PA Uwchlan Address 762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Upper Uwchlan Township County Chester County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received June 5, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua PA's Uwchlan System.
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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Sturgis South Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 854810, 1149 Marriott Road, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Grugan Township, Clinton County. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., 700 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, PA 15108 on behalf of STL Resources LLC, 1200 Perry Highway, Suite 308, Wexford, PA 15090, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of site soil contaminated with produced water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Record on April 18, 2024. Application received: May 17, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
P. Waldenberger Pad 1, Primary Facility ID # 871434, 2121 Elk Lake Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on June 5, 2024. Application received: June 7, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
Quarry 4 Silo Area, Primary Facility ID # 838821, 411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township and West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County. Elizabeth Bongard, WSP USA Inc., 10 Lake Center Drive, Suite 205, Marlton, NJ 08053 on behalf of Lindsay Griffiths, GlaxoSmithKline, 1250 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is contaminated with metals, VOCs and organic compounds that have impacted soil. The proposed future use of the site is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in MediaNews Group on May 1, 2024. Application received: May 1, 2024.
910-912 West Girard Avenue-Parcel 8, Primary Facility ID # 875487, 910-912 West Girard, Philadelphia, PA 19123, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Lydia Work, Montrose Environmental Solutions, 1140 Valley Forge Road, P.O. Box 810, Valley Forge, PA 19482 on behalf of Elise Halter, Post Quaker Property Owner, LLC, 1021 North Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19123, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site have been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil and chlorinated solvents. The future use of the property is expected to be a parking lot. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro on April 24, 2024. Application received: May 1, 2024.
157 East Seven Stars Road, Primary Facility ID # 863096, 157 East Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, East Pikeland Township, Chester County. Stephanie Grillo, Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341 on behalf of Harlan Gustafson, 114 Airport Road, Pottstown, PA 19341, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the property is to remain mixed light industrial/residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Mercury on April 16, 2024. Application received: May 1, 2024.
Fishtown Apartments, Primary Facility ID # 875741, 1929-1945 East York Street and 1920 East Hagert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. James Koval, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Sean McGovern, York Partners OZ LP, 405 North Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents and inorganics in soil and groundwater. The future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro on May 8, 2024. Application received: May 6, 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.
Greylock Wildcat Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 873211, 339 Dudas Road, Mt. Morris, PA 15349, Whiteley Township, Greene County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 on behalf of Greylock Production, LLC, 500 Corporate Landing, Charleston, WV 25311, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soils at the site were impacted by inorganic constituents associated with production fluid. The intended future use of the property will be residential and will maintain continued production of the well. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Observer-Reporter on June 4, 2024. Application received: June 3, 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.
WMGR101NW002. R.W.E. Holding Co.—R.W. Elliott and Sons, P.O. Box 144, Portersville, PA 16051, Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of General Permit Number WMGR101NW002 for processing and beneficial use of steel slag, iron slag, and refractory bricks that were co-disposed with slag, reclaimed asphalt pavement materials (RAP), and uncontaminated block and concrete from sidewalk and highway projects as a construction material. Application received: June 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.
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.
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.
WMGR123-NE002, Coterra Energy Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. An application for permit modification to expand the storage capacity at the site by adding up to five additional storage tanks on the East Pad and to construct a new concrete truck loading/unloading area on the East Pad. Application received: June 4, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: June 6, 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.
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.
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.
101738. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc.—Northwest Transfer Station, 1436 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061, Clay Township, Butler County. This permit application requests Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approval for Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. (WMPA) to construct and operate a municipal solid waste (MSW) transfer station in Clay Township, Butler County, PA. The proposed Northwest Transfer Station (Northwest) will be located adjacent to the existing Northwest Sanitary Landfill (NSL) and will be accessed via the NSL site entrance. The proposed transfer station will include a building to be constructed north of the permitted NSL disposal area Application received: June 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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, E-Mail Address: RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
100973. Republic Services of Pennsylvania, LLC, 1235 Westlakes Drive, Suite 300, Berwyn, PA 19312, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This application is for a ten (10) year permit renewal to continue operation at the Quickway Transfer Station, a municipal and construction/demolition waste transfer facility, located at 2960 East Orthodox Street in the City and County of Philadelphia. Application received: May 31, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: June 5, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
West Central Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 83, Rensselaer, NY 12144. License No. PA-AH 0422. Accepted: May 21, 2024.
Reworld Kitchener, Inc., 260 Shoemaker Street, Kitchener, ON N2E 3E1. License No. PA-AH 0923. Accepted: April 8, 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).
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.
67-05014, York Group Inc. dba York Casket Company, 2880 Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406-9703, Manchester Township, York County. Application received: April 11, 2023.
For the renewal of the facility's Title V operating permit, and the approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology 3 (RACT 3) plan for the casket manufacturing facility. The facility is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements) and G (relating to Title V operating permit requirements).
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the previously mentioned facility.
The facility's 2022 actual air emissions were 25.1 tons of NOx, 56.13 tons of CO, 87.38 tons of VOC, 42.39 tons of PM-10, 20.85 tons of PM-2.5, 0.75 ton of total HAP, and 1.10 tons SOx. 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 requirements in the permit, certain sources at the facility are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources, 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. Source IDs 200, 205, 220, 225, 230, 240, 260, 270, 280, 290 and 295 are subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.114 Case By Case RACT.
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 York Group Inc. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as part of the renewal of the facility's Title V operating permit 67-05014.
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:
RACT III Case-by-Case Requirements
The sources in this group (200, 205, 270, 280, 290, 220, 225, 230, 240, 260, 295) shall comply as specified in the following:
I: Sources 220, 225, 230, 240, 260, and 295 shall comply with the following:
a. The permittee shall operate the VOC control system (cartridge collectors IDs C202A and C202B and regenerative thermal oxidizers IDs 203A and 203B) at all times that one or more Group G001 spray paint booths are operating. If one or both of the RTOs (IDs 203A or 203B) cannot be operated, the facility shall limit production of the controlled booths so that no controlled booths are vented uncontrolled.
b. The permittee shall operate and maintain the VOC control system (cartridge collectors and RTOs) in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications; and in a manner consistent with good operating and maintenance practices.
c. The permittee shall maintain detailed records of all maintenance performed on the VOC control system (Cartridge Collectors IDs C202A and C202B, and RTOs IDs 203A and 203B). The permittee shall retain these records for a minimum of five (5) years and shall make them available to the Department upon its request.
II. The sources in Group G005B (200, 205, 270, 280, 290, 220, 225, 230, 240, 260, 295) of this permit shall comply with the RACT 1 conditions in Group G005B of this permit.
III. The sources in Group G005C (200, 205, 270, 280, 290, 220, 225, 230, 240, 260, 295) of this permit shall comply with the RACT 2 conditions in Group G005C of this permit.
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 July 22, 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 July 31, 2024, at 1:00 p.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).
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
17-00006, Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories Co., 4882 Curwensville-Grampian Highway, Curwensville, PA 16833, Pike Township, Clearfield County. Application received: September 8, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Curwensville Plant's State Only NMOP 17-00006 Operating Permit authorization to permit continued operation of the existing sources which are being for the manufacturing of non-formed, granulated refractory products. The facility's sources are comprised of the Source ID P101 primary crushing and drying operations including a 3.0 mmBtu/hr natural gas burner, the Source ID P102 grinding department, the Source ID P103 line 3 blending system, the Source ID P104 line 1 blending system, and the Source ID P105 3 UD Simpson mixer line, and space heaters using natural gas a fuel. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the renewal application information submitted by Mt. Savage indicates that the air contamination sources in operation at this facility will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to them and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the existing work practices in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.444 and other State regulatory requirements noted as follows. Based on this finding, the Department intends to issue the renewal of NMOP 17-00006 and incorporate the changes that were submitted within the renewal State Only Permit application. As background, the emissions from the previously listed processes will be controlled by various types of dust fabric collectors and a wet venturi scrubber for PM/PM-10. The facility's renewal application included a change in the filter cleaning schedule for some the dust collectors (shaker and reverse-air types) which will be incorporated, as well as new monitoring (an hour meter) on Source ID P101/C101 to monitor that the existing scrubber associated with Source ID C101 will be routinely maintained. All other work practices and monitoring will continue to be remain in effect. The Mt. Savage Curwensville Plant facility is an area source HAP. The type and quantity of pollutants that are estimated to be emitted follow: 2.1 tons/year (tpy) NOx; 1.42 tpy CO; 0.87 tpy VOC; 98.8 tpy PM and PM-10; and 0.02 tpy SOx. The applicable requirements included within the renewal authorization were derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
35-00010, Mactac Inc., 802 E Corey St, Scranton, PA 18505-3515, Moosic Borough, Lackawanna County. Application received: June 4, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for the Moosic Borough facility. Sources at this facility include a Superior Boiler, Burnham Boiler, Powermaster Boiler, coaters, part washers, hot melt extruder, hot melt compounder, and an emergency generator. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
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.
01-05033, Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc., 800 Peach Glen-Idaville Rd., Peach Glen, PA 17307, Tyrone Township, Adams County. Application received: January 30, 2024. For the operation of a fruit processing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 6.07 tpy PM10, 58.29 tpy NOx, 45.44 tpy CO, 5.66 tpy VOC, 7.85 tpy SO2, and 2.23 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
21-05056, Fry Communications Inc., 101 Fry Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Application received: March 14, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Building 4 commercial lithographic printing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.22 tpy PM10, 16.7 tpy NOx, 13.6 tpy CO, 43.6 tpy VOC, 0.30 tpy HAPs and 0.10 tpy SO2. 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 § 129.63 Degreasing Operations, 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 General, 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 Processes, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b Control of VOC emissions from offset lithographic printing presses and letterpress printing presses.
28-03039, Warrior Roofing Manufacturing of PA LLC, 3050 Warrior Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, Greene Township, Franklin County. Application received: September 26, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the asphalt roof products manufacturing facility. Potential emissions from the operations are estimated to be the following: 7.42 tpy VOC, 15.09 tpy PM-10/25, 6.31 tpy NOx, 0.20 tpy HAP, 0.03 tpy SOx, and 4.11 tpy CO. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAAAAA and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart UU.
01-05004, Hamilton Power LLC, 1890 Granite Station, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Hamilton Township, Adams County. Application received: April 29, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Hamilton Combustion Turbine. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The facility reported 2023 air emissions of 0.79 tpy NOx and < 0.01 tpy each of CO, PM10, VOC, SOx and HAP. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Federal 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03024, Astro Machine Works, Inc., 470 Wenger Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522, Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: April 18, 2024. For operation of a custom machine manufacturing operation. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The actual emissions reported in 2023 are 1.72 tpy 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 regulation. Among other items, the conditions include 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Miscellaneous Metal Parts Surface Coating Processes, Miscellaneous Plastic Parts Surface Coating Processes and Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 Degreasing 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.
09-00106, Univar USA Inc., 200 Dean Sievers Pl., Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: December 5, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Univar USA Inc. for their chemical distribution facility for repackaging bulk liquid chemicals in smaller containers at this location. The total volatile organic compounds, including hazardous air pollutant emissions from the facility are restricted to less than 24.9 tons per year. The total nitrogen oxide emissions from the facility are restricted to less than 24.9 tons per year. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@ pa.gov.
23-00035, Biamp/Chester, 333 E. 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013, Delaware County. Application received: January 30, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit. Biamp manufacturers audio and video equipment (speakers) for indoor and outdoor concerts, amusement parks, stadiums and other locations. Biamp builds the speakers with wood and fiberglass cabinets. Many of the cabinets are now manufactured overseas and the speakers are just assembled at this facility. The facility has the potential to emit 8 TPY volatile organic compound (VOC) and maintains a facility-wide VOC emission limit of 24.9 tpy and a facility-wide individual HAP limit of 9.9 tpy. There are no emission increases for this renewal. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
23-00058, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1392, Haverford Township, Delaware County. Application received: July 28, 2023. This action is for the renewal of State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit. The facility consists of lecture halls, instructional buildings, support facilities and various types of residential buildings. Major sources for the site are three (3) 14.7 MMBtu-hr boilers, three (3) 1,000 kW emergency generators, and a combined source consisting of various small natural gas-fired residential furnaces and hot water heaters. Emissions from the facility reported in 2023 were 4.5 tons per year (tpy) nitrogen oxides and 3.3 tpy carbon monoxide. All other criteria pollutants were under 1 tpy. The permit includes the site-wide limit and applicable regulatory limits and requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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. 32753702. NPDES No. PA0235849. Homer City Generation, LP, 1750 Power Plant Road, Homer City, PA 15748, Center Township, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: April 17, 2024. Accepted: May 28, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 02733702. NPDES No. PA0023370. Consol Mining LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15313, Plum Borough, Allegheny County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: May 13, 2024. Accepted: May 30, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 11860701. NPDES No. PA0214981. Fuel Recovery, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Portage Township, Cambria County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: May 1, 2024. Accepted: June 4, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 03060701. NPDES No. PA0235661. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for additional support area and to add an additional storage pond, affecting 2.2 proposed coal refuse disposal support acres. Application received: April 22, 2024. Accepted: May 28, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 14940101. NPDES No. PA0219932. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Rush Township, Centre County. Modification of an NPDES permit for a coal surface mining site affecting 522.0 acres. The modification is to add a coal stockpile treatment basin. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Moshannon Creek and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: June 5, 2024. Accepted: June 6, 2024.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 4473SM10. NPDES No. PA0119400. Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 32.1 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Little Laurel Run and UNT to Coal Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: June 5, 2024. Accepted: June 6, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. GFCC 26-17-01. NPDES No. PA0278271. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Saltlick Township, Fayette County. Revision application to an existing government financed construction contract and associated NPDES permit, affecting 33.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Champion Creek and Little Champion Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: June 4, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54960101. Mountaintop Coal Mining, Inc., P.O. Box 183, Elysburg, PA 17824, Barry and Foster Townships, Schuylkill County. Correction of an existing anthracite surface mine operation to increase the permitted acres from 255.2 acres to 289.48 acres and to change the post-mining land use to unmanage natural habitat. Receiving streams: Mahantongo and Wisconisco Creeks, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: June 14, 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. 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. 37230301. NPDES No. PA0280836. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. Applications for a new large noncoal industrial minerals surface mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 77.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to McKee Run classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: May 6, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 8176SM1. McAvoy Vitrified Brick Company, P.O. Box 468, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Schuylkill Township, Chester County. Correction to an existing quarry operation to mine within 100 feet of the river. Receiving stream: No discharge to Schuylkill River Watershed, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: May 9, 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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0236454. Mining Permit No. 32841317. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County. Application received: May 25, 2021. Accepted: August 13, 2021.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 12.8 surface acres and 7,998 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary (UNT) 43157 of Blacklegs Creek and Hooper Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Blacklegs Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) Report Acidity Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) Report
Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 Sulfate (mg/l) Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report
Chloride (mg/l) Report
Bromide (mg/l) Report
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to Hooper Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) Report Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) Report Acidity Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) Report
Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 Sulfate (mg/l) Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Report
Chloride (mg/l) Report
Bromide (mg/l) Report
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0236071. Mining Permit No. 56111301. LCT Energy, LP, 938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15904, Summit Township and Garrett Borough, Somerset County. Application received: June 29, 2023. Accepted: August 3, 2023.
A renewal to the NPDES permit affecting 141.7 surface acres and 1,939.9 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Bigby Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Casselman River Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Bigby Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.2 -- Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Bigby Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 3.0 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - Report
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235563. Mining Permit No. 03031301. Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: November 13, 2023. Accepted: December 13, 2023.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 22.4 surface acres and 768.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): South Branch Plum Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to South Branch Plum Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report
Arsenic (mg/l) - - - Report
Cadmium (mg/l) - - - Report
Mercury (mg/l) - - - Report
Copper (mg/l) - - - Report
Lead (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to South Branch Plum Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report
Arsenic (mg/l) - - - Report
Cadmium (mg/l) - - - Report
Lead (mg/l) - - - Report Mercury (mg/l) - - - Report Copper (mg/l) - - - Report Thallium (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to South Branch Plum Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report
Copper (mg/l) - - - Report
Cadmium (mg/l) - - - Report
Lead (mg/l) - - - Report
Mercury (mg/l) - - - Report
Nickel (mg/l) - - - Report
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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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
NPDES No. PA0258768. Mining Permit No. 37090302. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 104.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: April 18, 2024.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Sediment Pond 001 Precipitation Induced, 0.40 MGD 002 Existing Sediment Pond 002 Precipitation Induced, 0.17 MGD 003 Existing Treatment Pond 003 Intermittent, 0.11 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfall: 003 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Calculation
Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 2.6 5.2 6.5 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L)
CalculationSulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Calculation
Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 002 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
EA2301223-003. Haverford Township, 1014 Darby Ave, Havertown, PA 19083, Haverford Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 5, 2023.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project within a 1,021-foot section of a UNT to Darby Creek (CWF), referred to as North Brook stream, for the purpose of stream bank stabilization, floodplain reconnection, and enhancing the existing riparian vegetation. The proposed work includes stream bank stabilization, floodplain grading, the installation of in-stream habitat enhancement structures, and the removal of gravel/sediment bars. The project is located within the Haverford Reserve Meadow situated west of Parkview Ave and east of the PA Turnpike-SR 476 (Lansdowne, PA Quadrangle) in Township of Haverford, Delaware County. Latitude: 39.996029°, Longitude: -75.343323°.
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.
E4002224-009. SR 424, LLC & 289 MQOF, LLF, 100 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 15, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the CrossRoads East Business Park—Phase I: 1) A crossing of 0.26 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 31-foot wide access roadway and associated grading. 2) A fill within 0.01 acre of the normal pool elevation of an open body of water (Pond A) within the Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) watershed consisting of the grading associated with a 31-foot wide access roadway. 3) A fill within 0.11 acre of the normal pool elevation of an open body of water (Pond C) within the Cranberry Creek (CWF, MF) watershed consisting of the grading associated with a 31-foot wide access roadway. The project is located approximately 0.53 mile west of the intersection of SR 309 and Arthur Gardner Highway (Conyngham and Hazleton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 55`, 43"; Longitude: -76°, 0`, 11") in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
E3502224-002. Evergreen Farms at Jefferson Township, 4136 Bethman Road, Easton, PA 18045, Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: May 22, 2024.
To intall a stormwater outfall and intake for emergency water supply permanetly impacting 0.001 acre (48 square feet) of the floodway of and 0.002 acre (89 square feet) of open water wetlands, for the proposal of four 30-unit garen apartments. The project is located at The Pond View, F.K.A. Evergreen Farms, SR 0348 Mount Cobb Road, in Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County. (Olyphant and Lake Ariel, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 24`, 35"; Longitude: -75°, 30`, 05").
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E2301224-007. Delaware County, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063, Lansdowne Borough and Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: May 31, 2024.
Delaware County is proposing to remove a 92-foot-long, 39.7-foot-wide two-span reinforced concrete T-beam over Darby Creek (TSF-MF), and in its place, construct and maintain a 92-foot-long, 33.2 foot-wide composite prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge resulting in 137.2 linear feet (7,229.96 square feet, 0.166 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 130.0 linear feet (6,940.22 square feet, 0.159 acre) of temporary watercourse impact, 10,853.81 square feet (0.249 acre) of permanent floodway impact, and 6,364.52 square feet (0.146 acre) of temporary floodway impact. Floodplain impacts are also included. Permanent impacts include shading from the new bridge, placement of riprap scour protection, abutments, and grading for the new approaches to the bridge. Temporary impact is due to coffer dams to dewater the work area and temporary disturbance and access. This project is located at the intersection Hilldale and Scottdale Roads in both Lansdowne Borough and Upper Darby Township, Delaware County (USGS PA Lansdowne Quadrangle). Latitude: 39.934757°, Longitude: -75.277013°.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E1501221-008. I-76 TC Owner (PA), LLC, 303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 575, Atlanta, GA 30303, Uwchlan Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 26, 2024.
I-76 TC Owner (PA), LLC is proposing to perform the following additional water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Turnpike Interchange Project at 1130 Pottstown Pike listed as follows. The original permit was issued April 28, 2022. Activities associated with the installation of water utility lines through boring below Shamona Creek: 1) To bore/drill within the floodway of Shamona Creek for water utility pipe installation resulting in (3,743.75 SF, .09 acre) of temporary floodway impacts. 2) To bore/drill within the floodway of Shamona Creek for water utility pipe installation resulting in (358.25 SF, .01 acre) of permanent floodway impacts. 3) To bore/drill beneath Shamona Creek for water utility pipe installation resulting in (5.83 SF, .0001 acre) of permanent watercourse/stream impacts. This project is located at 1130 Pottstown Pike, Uwchlan Township, Chester County, (USGS PA Downingtown Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.061903°, Longitude: -75.664396°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA1114121. Springfield Township, 9211 Susquehanna Trail South, Seven Valleys, PA 17360, Springfield Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 27, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore two unnamed tributaries to East Branch Codorus Creek (CWF-MF). The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 2,847 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 11 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 2.7 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. Other proposed work includes the modification of three outfall structures. The restoration project is located south of Valley Road, east of Club Farm Road and West of School Road, in York, PA. Latitude: 39.876667°, Longitude: -76.718333°.
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