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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 DL Rohrer Farms LLC Douglas Rohrer
1728 Bridge Road
Lancaster, PA 17602Lancaster County 995 659.4 Layers NA Renewal Clark Oberholtzer
433 Black Barren Road
Peach Bottom, PA 17563Lancaster County 175.3 411.37 Swine HQ Renewal Murmac Farms LLC
2336 Zion Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823Centre County 1,190.2 3,027.6 Dairy NA Renewal Meadow Run Farm
4270 Harvest Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lebanon County 95.6 998.0 Swine NA Renewal Ryan Snyder
6 Snyder Lane
Lewistown, PA 17044Mifflin County 0 792 Swine NA Renewal Arthur Astle
643 Street Road
Oxford, PA 19363Chester County 25.93 1,065.64 Swine NA Renewal LaWayne Ebersol
4970 Sunset Pike
Chambersburg, PA 17201Franklin County 209.2 137.37 Ducks NA Renewal Curtis Brubaker
3038 Beaver Run Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Union County 0 633.63 Swine/
PoultryNA Renewal Franklin View Farms LLC Aaron Breneman
1700 Prospect Road
Washington Boro, PA 17582Lancaster County 610 1,759.88 Dairy NA Renewal Dwight Manbeck
917 Schwartz Valley Road
Schuykill Haven, PA 17972Schuylkill County 150.2 679.17 Swine NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 4624512, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Telford Borough Authority Address 50 Penn Avenue
Telford, PA 18969Municipality Telford Borough County Montgomery County Responsible Official Kyle Detweiler
50 Penn Avenue
Telford, PA 18969Consulting Engineer Patrick DiGangi
4259 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18902Application Received June 12, 2024 Description Installation of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filtration System at Well Nos. 1, 3 and 5—7 to treat PFAS.
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.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Eagle View Middle School, Primary Facility ID # 876413, 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Cumberland Valley School District, 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil & groundwater contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Sentinel on June 6, 2024. Application received: June 11, 2024.
356 Hilltop Drive, Primary Facility ID # 876451, 356 Hilltop Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522, West Earl Township, Lancaster County. Crawford Environmental Services, LLC, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 on behalf of Mr. Richard Miller, 356 Hilltop Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on May 13, 2024. Application received: June 11, 2024.
356 Hilltop Drive, Primary Facility ID # 876451, 356 Hilltop Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522, West Earl Township, Lancaster County. Crawford Environmental Services, LLC, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 on behalf of Schwanger Bros. & Co., Inc., 500 West Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on May 13, 2024. Application received: June 11, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR081SC008. Alpha Assembly Solutions, Inc., 4100 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, City of Altoona, Blair County. This is an application for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit WMGR081, which authorizes the processing by disassembling, mechanical processing (by sizing, shaping, separating and volume reduction only), and associated storage prior to reuse or recycling at the processing or transfer facility, of uncontaminated and source separated electronic devices. Application received: May 16, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: May 30, 2024.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
33-00033, Owens Illinois Inc.—Owens Brockway Glass Container Plant 18, 1260 Cherry Street, Brockway, PA 15824, Brockway Borough, Jefferson County. Application received: January 3, 2023. 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 an RACT III Alternate Proposal for the Owens Illinois Brockway Plant No. 18. The RACT III Alternate Proposal will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit 33-00033. The RACT III Alternate Proposal incorporates restrictions for the control of emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These restrictions 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 III Alternate Proposal does not adopt any new regulations. This RACT III Alternate Proposal 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 Alternate Proposal will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.113(a), the company proposes a system-wide NOx averaging plan for its Brockway Plant No. 18 Glass Melting Furnace B (Source ID: 110) and for its Crenshaw Plant No. 19 Glass Furnaces C and D (Source IDs: 103 and 104) to comply with the provisions of Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS (referred to as the RACT III Rule) codified at 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115. The aggregate limit on all three furnaces will be 4.0 lbs NOx per ton of glass produced. 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 Matthew Williams, Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III significant modification application, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III Alternate Proposal restriction that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III significant modification. In the event that no one registers for the hearing by July 31, 2024, the hearing will be cancelled. Significant modification of TVOP No. 33-00033 is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.462. DEP will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. The public hearing will be held to accept oral and written testimony on the proposed RACT III alternative compliance plan action and the proposed SIP revision. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration. Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing should register with Tom Decker, Regional Communications Manager for DEP's Northwest Region, at thomadecke@pa.gov or phone 814.332.6615. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. Registration to testify will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf and time may not be relinquished to others. A stenographer will be present to record the testimony. DEP requests that presenters bring two copies of written remarks to aid in the transcription of testimony. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits to DEP, in the same manner as specified previously, within 10 days after the public hearing. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration. Should inclement weather postpone the hearing date, this information will be posted at www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. Please contact Tom Decker or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
33-00002, Owens Illinois Inc.—Owens Brockway Glass Container Plant 19, Route 219, Brockport, PA 15823, Snyder Township, Jefferson County. Application received: January 3, 2023. 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 an RACT III Alternate Proposal for the Owens Illinois Crenshaw Plant No. 19. The RACT III Alternate Proposal will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit 33-00002. The RACT III Alternate Proposal incorporates restrictions for the control of emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These restrictions 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 III Alternate Proposal does not adopt any new regulations. This RACT III Alternate Proposal 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 Alternate Proposal will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.113(a), the company proposes a system-wide NOx averaging plan for its Brockway Plant No. 18 Glass Melting Furnace B (Source ID: 110) and for its Crenshaw Plant No. 19 Glass Furnaces C and D (Source IDs: 103 and 104) to comply with the provisions of Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS (referred to as the RACT III Rule) codified at 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115. The aggregate limit on all three furnaces will be 4.0 lbs NOx per ton of glass produced. 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 Matthew Williams, Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, at 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III significant modification application, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III Alternate Proposal restriction that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III significant modification. Significant modification of TVOP No. 33-00002 is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.462. DEP will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. The public hearing will be held to accept oral and written testimony on the proposed RACT III alternative compliance plan action and the proposed SIP revision. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration. Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing should register with Tom Decker, Regional Communications Manager for DEP's Northwest Region, at thomadecke@pa.gov or phone 814.332.6615. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. Registration to testify will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. In the event that no one registers for the hearing by July 31, 2024, the hearing will be cancelled. Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf and time may not be relinquished to others. A stenographer will be present to record the testimony. DEP requests that presenters bring two copies of written remarks to aid in the transcription of testimony. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits to DEP, in the same manner as specified previously, within 10 days after the public hearing. All comments, whether submitted to DEP in writing or delivered orally at the hearing, shall merit equal consideration. Should inclement weather postpone the hearing date, this information will be posted at www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. Please contact Tom Decker or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
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.
33-00185, Columbia Gas Trans Iowa Comp Sta, 455 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301-8910, Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. Application received: November 16, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of compressor station. The facility's primary emission sources include two (2) 1,150 bhp natural gas-fired internal combustion engines controlled by catalytic converters that drive compressor units that pump natural gas through the system. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 27.69 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 0.13 TPY CO, 5.23 TPY VOC, 0.01 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.05 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, as well as plan approval conditions for emissions, testing, recordkeeping, and work practices. 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.
25-00648, NEPA Energy LP, 139 S Lake St, North East, PA 16428-1209, North East Township, Erie County. Application received: November 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of the facility. The facility produces steam for the nearby Welch's facility, located at 139 South Lake St, North East, PA. The facility's primary emission sources include the two 99 MMBtu/hr boilers and a parts cleaner. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 52.74 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 5.48 TPY CO, 5.11 TPY VOC, 1.64 TPY total HAPs, 1.65 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.52 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The boilers are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. 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.
34-03003, Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., 247 Empire Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Walker Township, Juniata County. Application received: January 24, 2024. For the operation of a poultry processing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.09 tpy PM-10, 2.09 tpy PM-2.5, 22.00 tpy NOx, 18.20 tpy CO, 3.61 tpy VOC, 0.41 tpy total HAPs, and 0.16 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 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05069, Fenner, Inc., 311 West Stiegel Street, Manheim, PA 17545, Manheim Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: May 28, 2024. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for the operation of their drive belt manufacturing facility. The facility's actual emissions for 2023 were reported to be 2.38 tons of VOC, 0.05 ton of a single HAP (toluene-2,4-diisocyanate), and 0.05 ton of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 and 129.63 and 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
06-05114, Birchcraft Kitchens Inc., 425 Richmond Street, Reading, PA 19605, City of Reading, Berks County. Application received: January 2, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for their wood cabinet manufacturing plant. The estimated actual emissions from the facility from May 2023 to April 2024 are estimated at 0.06 tpy of NOx, 0.05 tpy of CO, 0.16 tpy of PM10, 7.92 tpy of VOC and 1.95 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-00077, Delaware County/Fair Acres Complex, 340 N Middletown Rd, Lima, PA 19037-0048, Middletown Township, Delaware County. Application received: September 11, 2023. This action is for the renewal of an Air Quality Program, Synthetic Minor, Operating Permit for a facility consisting of geriatric care facility, a juvenile detention facility, an emergency response center, and a crime lab located on adjacent properties. The facility emission points are three (3) units of natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil co-fired boilers, seven (7) units of emergency generator engines, and one (1) unit of gasoline storage tank. Facility-wide potential to emit Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions are greater than major source threshold for the Southeast Regional Area, and the facility took a facility-wide NOx emission restriction of 24.9 tons per year; therefore, the facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor for NOx emissions. The facility-wide emissions in 2023 were: 5.6 tons/yr of NOx, 0.14 ton/yr of PM10, 0.31 ton/yr of VOC, and 0.04 ton/yr of SOx. The boilers are subject to the applicable requirements in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; the gasoline storage tank is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart CCCCCC—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities, 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.61 and 129.62. The emergency generator engines are not subject to any Federal regulations. The renewal contains monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
56-00294, New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc., 1715 Water Level Road, Somerset, PA 15501, Jefferson Township, Somerset County. Application received: September 5, 2023. Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit for the New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company/Somerset Blacktop Plant in Jefferson Township, Somerset County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewed, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of Drum Mix Asphalt Concrete Plant and plant roads. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes cyclone, baghouse, a water truck and a road sweeper. The maximum throughput of the facility is 1,500,000 tons per year. The emissions from this facility shall not exceed the following on a consecutive 12 month rolling average basis: 48.6 tpy NOx, 99.9 tpy CO, 22.6 tpy SOx, 1.7 tpy PM10, 5.6 tpy VOCs, 2.4 tpy single HAP and 8.9 tpy all combined HAPs. The air quality operating permit includes emission limitations, operating requirements, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (56-00294) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov.
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. 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. 61120107. NPDES No. PA0259331. Hillside Stone, LLC, 4080 Sandy Lake Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145, Irwin Township, Venango County. Modification of an NPDES permit for a coal surface mining site affecting 62.7 acres. Modification to eliminate the land application area for discharge point 002 and to revise the location and description of discharge point 003 and eliminate the infiltration gallery. Receiving stream(s): Scrubgrass Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: June 24, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40870302. East Point Aggregate, LLC, 925 Harvard Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Foster Township, Luzerne County. Correction of an existing quarry operation to include blasting for extraction of mineral affecting 105.54 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Lehigh River, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF, TMDL. Application received: June 6, 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.
PA0235407. Mining Permit No. 03991301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Bethel Township, Armstrong County. Application received: February 8, 2021. Accepted: May 13, 2021.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 120.9 surface acres and 12,646.2 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Taylor Run, classified for the following use: WWF.
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 Taylor Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum
Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
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 - - - The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0609382. Mining Permit No. 17840123. River Hill Coal, Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received: April 30, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from bituminous coal surface mining. The source of the pit water is the adjacent River Hill Coal Company, Inc. Pottersdale permit. Pit water is pumped from the Pottersdale permit to treatment facility ponds on the reclaimed Hemlock permit. The approved non-discharge infiltration galleries exist on both the Pottersdale and Hemlock permits. Receiving stream: Saltlick Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF.
The following outfall requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 020 Existing Treatment Facility TF-3H Intermittent (Pumped) There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. Instantaneous maximum BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the infiltration galleries for the protection of the groundwater.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov, Theresa Reilly-Flannery.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225924. Mining Permit No. 64230302. Rutledge Unlimited, LLC, 2495 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, PA 18417, Damascus Township, Wayne County. Transfer of an NPDES permit from GP105 Permit No. 64182503, affecting 11.4 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Little Equinunk Creek and North Branch Calkins Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. The operation does not discharge to waters of the Commonwealth. Application received: October 3, 2023.
NPDES No. PA0224693. Mining Permit No. 64080301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Palmyra Township, Wayne County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 79.2 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: September 11, 2023.
NPDES No. PA0594369. Mining Permit No. 7973SM3. Naceville Materials Joint Venture, 350 South Main Street, Suite 207, Doylestown, PA 18901-4873, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 60.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 12, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Wallenpaupack Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.5 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
NPDES No. PA0594474. Mining Permit No. 6376SM2. York Building Products Co., Inc., 950 Smile Way, Suite A, York, PA 17404, Jackson Township, York County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 341.5 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: September 18, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Mill Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 1.0 MGD
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.0 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
NPDES No. PA0034690. Mining Permit No. 5777SM4. Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 550, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 199.8 acres. Receiving stream: Susquehanna River and Unnamed Tributary to the Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF, CWF (TMDLs for PCBs, Mercury, Aluminum, and Iron). Application received: December 4, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Susquehanna River:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.13 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0.13 1.54 pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: 002
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 1.17 pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event: 002
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0
iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
NPDES Permit No. PA0614203. Mining Permit No. 15830602. Allan Myers, LP, d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, 638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355, Charlestown Township, Chester County. Renew an NPDES Permit affecting 87.74 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Pickering Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-TSF, MF. Application received: April 5, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Pickering Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Quarry Pit Water 0.75 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224791. Mining Permit No. 52090301. Dingman's Ferry Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 686, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328, Delaware Township, Pike County. Renew an NPDES Permit affecting 68.2 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Hornbecks Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: November 7, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Hornbecks Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate SP1 Existing Stormwater Outfall 18.0 MDG SP2 Existing Stormwater Outfall 2.1 MDG SP3 Existing Stormwater Outfall 2.1 MDG The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: SP1—SP3
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event: SP1—SP3
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Central Office: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-2267.
Contact: Kristina Peacock-Jones, P.E., 717-772-5671.
EA 1710-005. PADEP—Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Cooper Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 18, 2024.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a total of 7,500 linear feet of dangerous highwall, 3,000 liner feet of highwall, and 68.5 acres of associative spoil area. In addition, bat gates will be installed on 6 mine openings. The project will include the backfilling of 0.498 acre of open water that have developed within the open surface mine pit. Latitude: 40°, 57`, 59.29", Longitude: -78°, 06`, 35.59".
EA3310-2-24-001. PADEP—Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Snyder Township, Jefferson County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 18, 2024.
Proposal to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a total of 1,700 linear feet of dangerous highwall and 18 acres of mine spoil area. The project will include the backfilling of 0.1068 acre of open water that have developed within the open surface mine pit. Latitude: N: 41°, 14`, 13", Longitude: W: -78°, 49`, 59".
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1404224-001. Jodi L Hakes, 126 Randy Lane, State College, PA 16801, College Township, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 31, 2024.
Residential boardwalk at 126 Randy Lane, State College, PA to allow homeowners dry, level access to Spring Creek from their home, keeping foot traffic off of the natural floodway to preserve the native plants and minimize erosion. Latitude: 40.818640°, Longitude: -77.821672°.
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.
E5402224-001. Schuylkill River Greenways Association, 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464, Blythe Township, New Castle Township, Saint Clair Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 4, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Schuylkill River Trail—Mill Creek Section Project: 1) A stream crossing of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 90-foot span, 10-foot long prefabricated steel pedestrian bridge having a 13-foot underclearance, concrete abutments, a streambank retaining device consisting of an R-8/R-4 riprap apron, and a chain link fence. 2) A fill within 0.06-acre of the floodway of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of portions of an at-grade 8-foot wide walking trail and parking lot. 3) An extension of an existing stream crossing of a UNT to Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 11-ft long, 24-in diameter CMP culvert pipe and a R-riprap apron. 4) An extension of an existing stream crossing of a UNT to Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 15-ft long, 12-in diameter CMP culvert pipe and a R-riprap apron. The riprap apron outfall is also located within the floodway of Mill Creek (CWF, MF). 5) A modification of an existing stream crossing of a UNT to Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading within the existing roadway to create a 10-foot wide gravel trail. 6) A modification of an existing stream crossing of Wolf Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading within the existing roadway to create a 10-foot wide gravel trail. 7) A modification of an existing stream crossing of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading within the existing roadway to create a 10-foot wide gravel trail. 8) A modification of an existing stream crossing of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading within the existing roadway to create a 10-foot wide gravel trail. The project begins in Blythe Township, approximately 0.5 mile east of the Kauffman Reservoir, and terminates directly south of Terry Rich Boulevard in Saint Clair Borough (Pottsville and Shenandoah, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 44`, 3.79"; Longitude: -76°, 11`, 54.46") in Blythe Township, New Castle Township, and Saint Clair Borough, Schuylkill County. Latitude: 40°, 44`, 3.79", Longitude: -76°, 11`, 54.46".
F5402224-001. Orwigsburg Borough, 333 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961-2109, Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 20, 2024.
To demolish and remove structures located on the following sites in the floodplain of an Unnamed Tributary to Mahannon Creek. Work will include demolition and removal of the residential structures, decks, landscaping, planters, and all other manmade features. Sites will then be restored and stabilized to open space. The properties were acquired by the municipality as a part of the Orwigsburg Borough Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 1. 508 West Markey Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 (Orwigsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 39`, 21.51"; Longitude: -76°, 6`, 19.10"), 2. 510 West Markey Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 (Orwigsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 39`, 21.53"; Longitude: -76°, 6`, 22.93") Latitude: 40°, 39`, 21.51", Longitude: -76°, 6`, 19.10".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4206224-002. WB McKean LLC, 150 Monument Road # 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Sergeant Township, McKean County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 20, 2024.
The applicant proposes to permanently impact 0.13 acre of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and will permanently impact two ephemeral stream channels totaling 150 linear feet of combined impact for the construction of a natural gas recycling facility for landfill gas. The project is located at 2500 Campbelltown Road, Kane, PA 16735. The applicant has proposed to purchase mitigation credits for the proposed impacts. Latitude: 41.653889°, Longitude: -78.364°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E3403124-001. PennDOT Engineering District 2-0, 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16803, Turbett Township, Juniata County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 8, 2024.
To remove existing structure and to (1) install and maintain a 37 foot 0.5 inch 10 foot x 6-foot Box culvert in UNT Juniata (CWF, MF) riprap scour protection and (2) relocate 109 linear feet of UNT Juniata (CWF, MF) for the purpose of improving transportation safety. The project proposes to permanently impact 284 linear feet and temporarily impact 16 linear feet of stream channel. The project is located in Turbett Township, Juniata County, Latitude: 40.5275°, Longitude: -77.3436°.
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