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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
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.
AG5-41-00024B: EQT ARO, LLC, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Mifflin Township, Lycoming County. The Department authorized the construction and operation of new sources and continued operation of existing sources comprised of one (1) 690 bhp Caterpillar model G3508 four-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst, one (1) 40 MMscf/day J.W. Williams dehydration unit equipped with a 0.75 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired reboiler burner and flash tank, two (2) 5,650 watt Energy thermoelectric Stirling engine generators, four (4) 16,800-gallon produced water tanks, one (1) 250-gallon engine coolant tank, one (1) 1,000-gallon waste oil tank, one (1) 2,100-gallon still vent condensate tank, one (1) COMM Engineering Combustor Model 2 thermal oxidizer, three (3) 2.0 MMBtu/hr gas processing units, truck load-out operations for produced water, miscellaneous gas venting, gas-actuated pneumatic valve and controller emissions, fugitive emissions from component leaks, pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Compression Stations, Processing Plants, and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the Larry's Creek Pad F Compressor Station. Application received: June 12, 2024. Authorized: June 24, 2024. New expiration date: June 23, 2029.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Manager, 570-826-2341.
GP3-48-038: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Bangor Borough, Northampton County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP3 for the installation and operation of the portable non-metallic mineral processing plant at Delaware Quarries Riverton. Application received: June 6, 2024. Issued: June 18, 2024.
GP9-48-038: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Bangor Borough, Northampton County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP9 for the installation and operation of engines associated with the portable non-metallic mineral processing plant at Delaware Quarries Riverton. Application received: June 6, 2024. Issued: June 18, 2024.
GP1-13-002: Altadis USA Inc., d/b/a ITG Cigars, Inc., 1000 Tresckow Rd, McAdoo, PA 18237, Banks Township, Carbon County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP1 for the installation and operation of eight (8) 11.54 MMBtu/hr MIURA natural gas-fired combustion units controlled with low NOx burners to replace existing combustion units. Application received: June 5, 2024. Issued: June 20, 2024.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, 570.826.2511.
AG5-58-00009B: Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC, 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845, Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County. For the renewal of their existing AG5 permit. Application received: June 13, 2024. Issued: June 24, 2024.
GP11-35-020A: Mellott Company LLC, 100 Mellott Drive, Warfordsburg, PA 17267, Covington Township, Lackawanna County. For installation and operation of diesel engines. Application received: June 11, 2024. Issued: June 25, 2024.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-0196N: Abington Reldan Metals LLC, 550 Old Bordentown Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030-4510, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for construction of new thermal destructor (Penn Ram 5) and associated controls. Application received: June 10, 2024. Issued: June 25, 2024.
46-0298: GlaxoSmithKline LLC/Upper Merion East, 709 Swedeland Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406-2711, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the installation of one (1) new diesel-fired 600-kW engine (EGEN). The EGEN will operate only for emergency purposes and routine maintenance and readiness testing. Application received: June 13, 2024. Issued: June 27, 2024.
46-0296A: Amazon.com Services LLC ABE5, 2455 Boulevard of the Generals, Norristown, PA 19403, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for the decommissioning of an RTO and the temporary operation of 6 Sublimination printers. In addition, the Plan Approval has been modified to allow the installation of 8 additional Kornit Atlas printers (Source ID: 101B), 4 additional M&R Sprint 3000D dryers and the replacing of the existing M&R Dryers with new M&R 3000D Sprint dryers (20 total). Application received: May 10, 2024. Issued: June 27, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-30-00194D: EQM Gathering Opco, LLC, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris Township, Greene County. On June 25, 2024, Air Quality Plan Approval No. PA-30-00194D was issued for modification of an existing tri-ethylene glycol dehydration unit, which is comprised of two (2) dehydration units with a combined total capacity of 240 MMscfd sharing a reboiler and a control device. The facility is proposing to install a new re-boiler and a new flare so that these two (2) dehydrators can operate independently at its ''Callisto Compressor Station'' located in Morris Township, Greene County. Application received: February 29, 2024. Issued: June 25, 2024.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
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.
14-00002R: Graymont (PA), Inc., 375 Graymont Rd., Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. The Department issued an extension to permit continued operation of the new enhanced lime hydrate operation equipment associated with Source IDs P313, under the plan approval terms and conditions, until they are incorporated into the facility's Title V permit. The enhanced lime hydrate sources are located at the Pleasant Gap Plant site. The plan approval has been extended for 180 days. Application received: June 7, 2024. Revised: June 14, 2024. New expiration date: December 25, 2024.
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.
67-05007E: Adhesives Research Inc., 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. For installation of two new chemical reactors at the adhesive coating manufacturing facility. The new reactor tanks will produce a new polymer that will be either applied at two coating lines at the facility or sent to another facility for application. The plan approval was extended. Application received: June 4, 2024. Issued: June 26, 2024.
67-05006B: York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority, 2700 Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406-7901, Manchester Township, York County. For the installation of SNCR for NOx control on each of three (3) municipal waste combustors (MWC), and the incorporation of RACT 3 requirements for the MWCs, at the York County Resource Recovery Center. The plan approval was extended. Application received: June 17, 2024. Issued: June 26, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
26-00590A: Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC, 2000 Summit View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478, Georges Township, Fayette County. On June 24, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection authorized a modification to Air Quality Plan Approval 26-00590A to authorize the transfer and use of 149.0 tons of VOC ERCs at a polyisocyanurate foam board insulation production facility located in Georges Township, Fayette County. Application received: April 11, 2024. Accepted: May 1, 2024.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00013: Wheelabrator Falls Inc., 1201 New Ford Mill Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067-3707, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the operation of two (2) municipal waste combustors, combustor emissions controls, cooling towers, one (1) 2022 fire pump, plant roads and several gas-fired space heaters. This action also includes revisions regarding an alternate RACT III proposal for restriction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to meet the 2015 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone from the two (2) municipal waste combustors and includes a timeline to meet the requirements of presumptive RACT III from 25 Pa. Code Sections 129.111—129.115. Application received: September 13, 2021. Issued: June 27, 2024.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued 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.
14-00014: Glenn O. Hawbaker, 711 East College Ave, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. The Department issued a State Only Operating Permit (renewal) for the Glenn O. Hawbaker Pleasant Gap Quarry and Hot Mix Asphalt Plant facility. All applicable requirements of Federal and State regulations have been included in this Operating Permit. In addition, appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements have been included in the State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit. Application received: September 5, 2023. Renewal issued: June 28, 2024. New expiration date: June 27, 2029.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
35-00071: Hickory Crematory and Cremation Services of NEPA, LLC, 436 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, City of Scranton, Luzerne County. The Department issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for this facility located in the City of Scranton, Luzerne County. The main source at this facility is a crematory incinerator. The control device is a secondary chamber. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The permit contains 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. Application received: April 9, 2024. Renewed: June 25, 2024.
66-00013: UGI Energy Services Inc., 835 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Washington Township, Wyoming County. The Department issued a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their compressor station and liquified natural gas operation. The 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. Application received: October 20, 2023. Accepted: October 26, 2023. Issued: June 10, 2024.
35-00008: Gentex Corporation, 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407, Fell Township, Lackawanna County. The Department issued an initial State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their ophthalmic goods manufacturing facility. The 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. Application received: November 21, 2023. Accepted: December 6, 2023. Issued: June 24, 2024.
58-00002: Diaz Manufacturing Co LLC, 747 Grow Ave, Montrose, PA 18801-1480, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The Department has issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Bridgewater Township facility. Sources at this facility include their wood fired boiler and woodworking equipment. This permit also includes a baghouse and multiclone as control devices. The 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. Application received: April 25, 2024. Accepted: April 25, 2024. Issued: June 27, 2024.
39-00023: Allentown Terminals DE LLC, 900 S Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA 17057-5503, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The Department has issued a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Allentown facility. Sources at this facility include their tanks, loading rack, and fugitive emissions from flanges, pumps, and valves. Sources for this permit also include a Vapor Destruction Unit (VDU) as a control device. The 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. Application received: April 12, 2024. Accepted: April 12, 2024. Issued: June 27, 2024.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00375: Harmony Castings, LLC, 251 Perry Hwy, Harmony, PA 16037-9213, Jackson Township, Butler County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the aluminum foundry. The facility's primary emission sources include the aluminum casting process, shot blasting, natural gas process heaters, and a parts washer. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 1.09 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 2.00 TPY CO, 8.99 TPY VOC, 8.02 TPY total HAPs, 8.00 TPY methanol, 10.62 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.02 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZZ, NESHAP Area Source Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: March 30, 2023. Issued: June 25, 2024.
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.
05-05028: Texas Eastern Transmission LP, 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77079-2703, Bedford Township, Bedford County. For the Bedford natural gas transmission station. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: December 20, 2023. Issued: June 25, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03109: Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 201 East Market Street, Williamstown, PA 17098, Williamstown Borough, Dauphin County. For the human crematory at the facility. Application received: March 19, 2024. Issued: June 26, 2024.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
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.
53-00001: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC, 1001 Louisiana St, Ste 1000, Houston, TX 77002-5089, Hebron Township, Potter County. The Department issued revisions to a Title V Operating Permit authorization on June 12, 2024, for the incorporation of the applicable presumptive RACT requirements from 25 Pa. Code § 129.112, along with the associated compliance requirements under 25 Pa. Code § 129.115, for their Compressor Station 313. All applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements are incorporated into the Operating Permit, including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practices and other conditions as necessary to verify compliance. Application received: December 28, 2023. Issued: June 12, 2024. Revised: July 24, 2024.
49-00009: IBP Solutions US LLC, 980 Point Township Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857, Point Township, Northumberland County. The Department issued a revised State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for IBP Solutions US, LLC's flush door manufacturing facility for the change of ownership of the facility from Masonite Corporation to IBP Solutions US, LLC. The revised State Only Operating Permit contains the necessary requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations. Application received: May 16, 2024. Effective: June 28, 2024. Revised: June 28, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05166: Rutt Quality Cabinetry, LLC, 215 Diller Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557-1611, Earl Township, Lancaster County. For the wood cabinet manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit underwent a minor modification in order to reflect the removal of certain sources, and to make minor administrative updates. Application received: April 26, 2024. Issued: June 26, 2024.
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.
04-00412: SA Recycling, LLC, Westgate Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Koppel Borough, Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County. On June 25, 2024, the Department authorized a modification to a ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals recycling plant located in Koppel and Big Beaver Boroughs, Beaver County (40°, 49`, 40" N, 80°, 19`, 21" W) to update the VOC emission factor and categorize the facility as a synthetic minor. Application received: December 8, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 4, 2024.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103). 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 Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32901602. NPDES No. PA0214442. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Burrell Township, Indiana County. Transfer of permit and mining activity permit for I-22 Tipple Prep Plant from Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 affecting 40.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 26, 2024. Permit issued: June 25, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32831602. NPDES No. PA0214515. General Trade Corporation, 745 Power Plant Road, New Florence, PA 15944, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit for The Central Prep Plant affecting 28.3 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: September 5, 2023. Permit issued: June 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32803010. NPDES No. PA0124834. Consol Mining Co., LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Blacklick Township, Indiana County. Permit renewal for reclamation only/water treatment of a bituminous surface mine affecting 89.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Aultmans Run classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 29, 2024. Permit issued: June 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56940101. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 205.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 27, 2024. Permit issued: June 26, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500 or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 63120105. NPDES No. PA0252298. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, Somerset Township, Washington County. Permit renewal issued for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 50.2 acres. Receiving streams: North Branch Pigeon Creek and Monongahela River; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: April 1, 2024. Issued: June 26, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. GFCC No. 54-23-01. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Government Finance Construction Contract issued for incidental and necessary coal refuse material for the reclamation of the abandoned unreclaimed site affecting 2.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: October 3, 2023. Permit issued: June 24, 2024.
Mining Permit No. GFCC No. 54-23-01. GP104 Permit No. PAM123033. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: October 3, 2023. Coverage issued: June 24, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54860110. Reading Anthracite Company, P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901, Cass & Foster Townships, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation for Reclamation Activities Only affecting 99.0 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River. Application received: March 29, 2022. Renewal issued: June 27, 2024.
Noncoal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7574SM1. NPDES No. PA0594300. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. NPDES Renewal on a Large Noncoal Industrial Mineral permit. Permit acres are 153.09 acres. Receiving streams: Conodoguinet Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: November 28, 2023. Permit issued: June 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 44970801. NPDES No. PA0279609. Mike's Landscaping & Excavating, Inc., 363 Park Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Laurel Creek classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: March 26, 2024. Permit issued: June 28, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58110808. NPDES Permit No. PA0226416. Ted Kazmierczak, 1000 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Welmens Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: October 25, 2023. Permit issued: June 25, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 7974SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0611999. Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. Renew NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Rapp Creek, classified for the following use: EV. Application received: December 20, 2023. Renewal issued: June 25, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 09080301. NPDES No. PA0224642. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Hilltown Township, Bucks County. Renew NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Morris Run to East Branch Perkiomen Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF/MF. Application received: April 27, 2023. Issued: June 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 7976SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0226394. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, Warrington Township, Bucks County. New NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: UNT to Neshaminy Creek. Application received: March 29, 2023. Permit issued: June 28, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 38950301. NPDES Permit No. PA0223646. Cornwall Mining, LLC, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. Transfer of a quarry operation affecting 175.5 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Snitz Creek. Application received: February 28, 2023. Transfer issued: July 1, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 38970301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224448. Cornwall Mining, LLC, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. Transfer of a quarry operation affecting 194.14 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Snitz Creek. Application received: February 28, 2023. Transfer issued: July 1, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 38020302. Cornwall Mining, LLC, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. Transfer of a quarry operation affecting 23.1 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Snitz Creek. Application received: March 1, 2023. Transfer issued: July 1, 2024.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 07244002. Matthew G. McEntire, 5733 Westwood Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304, Snyder Township, Blair County. Blasting activity permit for American Eagle Paper Mill (Stack and Store) with an expiration date of May 31, 2025. Application received: June 27, 2024. Permit issued: June 27, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 52244001. Northeast Blasting, 403 Middle Creek Road, Honesdale, PA 18431, Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. Construction blasting for Blue Heron house foundation. Application received: May 8, 2024. Permit issued: June 25, 2024. Expiration date: May 6, 2025.
Permit No. 356244117. J Roy's, Inc., P.O. Box 125, Bowmansville, PA 17507, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for ECMS 97013 US 22 US 30 Interchange utilities. Application received: June 17, 2024. Permit issued: June 25, 2024. Expiration date: June 18, 2025.
Permit No. 15244109. Keystone Blasting Service, 15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17043, West Fallowfield Township, Chester County. Construction blasting for Jay Smoker chicken house. Application received: June 18, 2024. Permit issued: June 27, 2024. Expiration date: July 30, 2024.
Permit No. 48244104. M3 Explo, LLC, P.O. Box 615, Bowmansville, PA 17507, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Construction blasting for Faulkner Easton. Application received: June 17, 2024. Permit issued: June 27, 2024. Permit issued: June 5, 2025.
Permit No. 67244104. M & J Explosives, LLC, 104 East Main Street, Carlisle, PA 17015, Fairview Township, York County. Construction blasting for Fairview Intermediate School. Application received: June 25, 2024. Permit issued: June 27, 2024. Expiration date: June 25, 2025.
Permit No. 46244105. Valley Rock Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 246, Macungie, PA 18062, Skippack Township, Montgomery County. Construction blasting for Charterfield Landing. Application received: June 18, 2024. Permit issued: June 28, 2024. Expiration date: March 31, 2025.
Permit No. 48244105. Schlouch, Inc., 132 Excelsior Drive, Blandon, PA 19510, Palmer Township, Northampton County. Construction blasting for First Park 33 Phase I. Application received: June 27, 2024. Permit issued: June 28, 2024. Reinstated: June 27, 2025.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Final Actions—401 Water Pollution Control Section—BWEW MB990109-0001. First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, 405 Church Road, Richlandtown, PA 18955; Tohickon Creek Mitigation Bank, Richland Township, Bucks County, USACE Philadelphia District (N: 40°, 28`, 48.435"; W: 75°, 18`, 35.9").
Approved to construct and maintain the Tohickon Creek Mitigation Bank. The project consists of restoration, enhancement, and conservation activities within approximately 54 acres of the Tohickon Creek watershed (TSF, MF). The 54 acres comprising the site will be placed under restricted covenants. The project includes activities affecting uplands, floodplains, approximately 2,880 linear feet of water courses; and approximately 28 acres of wetland all within the Tohickon Creek watershed. The project proposes to result in 3,221 stream credits and 35.93 wetland credits. The project is intended to provide compensatory mitigation for impacts located within the Compensation Service Area 03 South. The project may provide compensatory mitigation credits through the applicant's existing permit MB9915-0001. This application is being jointly evaluated as a mitigation bank by the Army Corps of Engineers under the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
MB990620-0001. First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, 21148 Beaver Center Road, Conneautville, PA 16406; Paden Creek Mitigation Bank, Beaver Township, Crawford County, USACE Pittsburgh District (N: 41°, 45`, 37.50"; W: 80°, 27`, 57.47").
Approved to construct and maintain the Paden Creek Mitigation Bank. The project consists of restoration, enhancement, and conservation activities within approximately 78 acres of the Paden Creek watershed (WWF). The 78 acres comprising the site will be placed under restricted covenants. The project includes activities affecting uplands, floodplains, approximately 4,972 linear feet of water courses; and approximately 17 acres of wetland all within the Paden Creek watershed. The project proposes to result in 4,357 stream credits and 45.92 wetland credits. The project is intended to provide compensatory mitigation for impacts located within the Compensation Service Area 20 North. The project may provide compensatory mitigation credits through the applicant's existing permit MB9915-0001. This application is being jointly evaluated as a mitigation bank by the Army Corps of Engineers under the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
MB9915-0006. CNX Green Ventures, LLC, Bowlby Hill Road, Spraggs, PA 15362; Blacksville Mitigation Bank, Wayne Township, Greene County. USACE Pittsburgh District (N: 39.731836°, W: -80.200870°).
Approved to operate, construct, and maintain the Blacksville Mitigation Bank. The project consists of restoration, enhancement, and conservation activities within approximately 822 acres of the UNT of Dunkard Creek watershed (WWF) above Lake Wilma. An unknown amount of the 822 acres comprising the site will be placed under restricted covenants. The project includes activities affecting uplands, floodplains, approximately 17,015 linear feet of water courses; and approximately 2.9 acres of wetland all within the watershed. The project proposes to result in 21,804 stream credits and 16.53 wetland credits which includes a proposed credit adjustment for providing restricted covenants in over 29,000 feet of additional headwaters. The project is intended to provide compensatory mitigation for impacts located within the Compensation Service Area 19. This application is being jointly evaluated as a mitigation bank by the Army Corps of Engineers under the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A.A §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
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.
E4002223-020. Sean Moran, 87 Washington Avenue, Plymouth, PA 18651, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing 595 ft2 dock and to construct and maintain a 1,704 ft2, pile-supported boathouse structure at Pole # 273.5 within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at the intersection of Duck Lane and Lakeside Drive (SR 415) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 21`, 7.92"; Longitude: -76°, 2`, 42.39") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: August 18, 2023. Issued: June 25, 2024.
E4802123-002. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Williams Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
The following impacts are associated with the SR 2006 Section 01B project: 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 36` wide single span precast ConSpan structure carrying SR 2006 across a Tributary to Frya Run (Channel 1) (HQ-CWF, MF) having an 28` normal clear span and a 7.1` minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. (Impact JP-1). 2. Approximately 264 LF of stream and associated floodway of a tributary to Frya Run (Channel 2) (HQ-CWF, MF) will be relocated due to the widening of SR 2006. (Impact JP-2). 3. To construct and maintain an outfall pipe that will impact 0.01 acre of EV and PEM wetland. (Impact JP-3) The project is located along SR 2006 Sec 01B, Segment 0150 Offset 0577, approximately 0.65 mile southwest of the SR 2006/Durham Road intersection (Riegelsville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.606778° N, Longitude: -75.24356° W) in Williams Township, Northampton County. Application received: May 18, 2023. Issued: June 27, 2024.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov.
E0308224-003. Sharisky Waterline. Snyder Brothers Inc., 90 Glade Drive, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Washington Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Latitude: 40.933347°, Longitude: -79.577366°. Application received: January 3, 2024. Issued: June 25, 2024.
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Office, 230 Chestnut Street Meadville PA 16335, 814-332-6860.
E0308224-003, Snyder Brothers Inc., 90 Glade Drive, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201. Sharisky Waterline, in Washington Township, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, East Brady, PA Quadrangle Lat: 40.933347; Long: -79.577366.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 20" buried gas line having 1,376 square feet of temporary and 133 square feet of permanent impacts to a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.930488°, -79.573526°).
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and two (2) 20" buried gas lines and one (1) 18" buried waterline having 20 linear feet of temporary and 60 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 10,244 square feet of temporary and 501 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.930238°, -79.572951°).
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 14 linear feet of temporary and 14 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 10,796 square feet of temporary and 165 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49008 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.930270°, -79.566718°).
4. A temporary road crossing using timber mats having 336 square feet of temporary impact to a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.932379°, -79.559764°).
5. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 9 linear feet of temporary and 9 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 11,497 square feet of temporary and 175 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49009 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.932468°, -79.559708°).
6. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and one buried 18" waterline having 5 linear feet of temporary and 5 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 8,731 square feet of temporary and 161 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 49007 to Huling Run (TSF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.938292°, -79.559518°).
7. A temporary road crossing and one buried 18" waterline having 137,086 square feet temporary and 346 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to Tributary 48058 to Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.950196°, -79.551505°).
8. A temporary road crossing having 5,901 square feet temporary impacts to Tributary 48058 to Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.950565°, -79.550531°).
9. A temporary road crossing and one buried 18" waterline having 10,375 square feet temporary and 19 square feet of permanent floodway impacts to the Allegheny River (WWF) (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.945674°, -79.547424°).
10. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and two (2) 20" buried gas line and one (1) 18" buried waterline having 176 square feet of temporary and 48 square feet of permanent impacts to a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (East Brady PA Quadrangle 40.930284°, -79.573040°).
The project will result in 48 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 88 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, 194,630 square feet (4.46 acres) of temporary floodway impacts, 1,367 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impacts, 1,872 square feet (0.04 acre) of temporary wetland impacts, 181 square feet (0.004 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing 17,053 linear feet of 18" waterline, 3,137 linear feet of 20" gas line, 3,104 linear feet of 20" gas line, one 25` x 25` meter pad and +/− 68 linear feet of new permanent access road in Washington Township, Armstrong County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E3603223-010. Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601, Manheim Township and Lancaster City, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Giving its consent to remove an existing concrete slab bridge and to install and maintain a new precast concrete box culvert in an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to the Conestoga River. The proposed culvert will be 95.0-feet in length (upstream to downstream) and will span 12.0-feet across the watercourse. The project also proposes to realign the existing watercourse. The project will permanently impact 195-feet of stream channel (2,145-square feet) and 15,400-square feet of accompanying floodway. Wetlands will not be impacted as a result of this project. Latitude: 40.0532°, Longitude: -76.2790°. Application received: September 28, 2023. Issued: July 1, 2024.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
WV1501224-002, EA1501224-002. Christine Carapico McGowan, 2127 Flowing Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425, West Vincent Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To breach the shallow farm pond and rehabilitate approximately 250 feet stream along pond bed within UNT to Birch Run (EV) associated with the applicant's request for a 105.12(a)(16) waiver to conduct pond and stream restoration and enhancement. The proposed rehabilitation will include the following: 1) Installation of fencing around wetlands and establish single horse access. 2) Improve and control stormwater. 3) The existing pond will be converted to a palustrine emergent wetland. 4) A floodplain bench will be created through the project area and will be stabilized and planted with an emergent wetland seed mix. Willow live stakes will also be planted along the floodway to provide additional stabilization, etc. The project is located at Nokota Agricultural Land (Pottstown, PA USGS Quadrangle) in West Vincent Township, Chester County. Latitude: 40.12989°, Longitude: -75.63487°. Application received: March 11, 2024. Permit issued: June 14, 2024.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4149.
E26-174. Brownsville Borough, 200 Second Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, Brownsville Borough, Fayette County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: July 7, 2023. Issued: June 25, 2024.
E26-174, Brownsville Borough, 200 Second Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, Brownsville Borough, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Applicant has been given consent to:
Amend permit number E26-174, which authorized the construction and maintenance of a wharf along the right bank of the Monongahela River to provide recreational space and boat docking facilities.
This amendment is seeking authorization to:
1. Construct and maintain a linear, premanufactured floating boat dock on the Monongahela River (WWF, N) that is 125 lf by 8 lf, parallel to the right bank.
2. Construct and maintain an additional premanufactured floating dock that is 16 lf by 8 lf. This is attached to the shore side of the aforementioned dock and at the downstream end.
3. Construct and maintain a ''Clip-a-Launch'' that will be attached to the previously mentioned smaller dock.
4. Construct and maintain a gangway which will connect the entire dock structure to the wharf. The gangway is 30 lf by 5 lf.
For the purpose of installing a new year-round boat dock for the existing Brownsville wharf to facilitate additional mooring capacity.
The project will permanently impact 125 lf of the Monongahela River.
The project site is located on the Monongahela River, near Mile Point 56.2 (California (PA) USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 1`, 19.1706" W: -79°, 53`, 20.8062", subbasin 19C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205223-010. Michael Porreca, 217 Malbec Lane, Wexford, PA 15090, Marshall Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: July 1, 2023. Issued: June 28, 2024.
The applicant has been given consent to:
1. Construct and maintain a 70` long by 142" wide by 91" high arch corrugated metal culvert with wingwalls and rip-rap outlet protection in Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), which will be depressed 1 foot.
2. Construct and maintain a 15` long temporary road crossing within Big Sewickley Creek downstream of the aforementioned structure.
3. Construct and maintain a 63.9` long smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) culvert with a diameter of 15", wingwalls, and outlet protection in an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF).
4. Construct and maintain a 35.4` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15", wingwalls, and outlet protection in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF).
5. Construct and maintain a 43.1` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15", wingwalls, and outlet protection in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF).
6. Construct and maintain a 75.4` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15", wingwalls, and outlet protection in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF).
7. Construct and maintain an 82` long SLCPP outfall structure with a diameter of 15", via a 10` long concrete endwall to Big Sewickley Creek, which is an appurtenant work to a non-jurisdictional dam for a stormwater detention basin.
8. Construct and maintain a temporary stream bypass in Big Sewickley Creek and other associated Erosion and Sediment control structures.
For the purpose of constructing a driveway and a new residential home. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 396 LF and temporarily impact 33 LF of Big Sewickley Creek and its tributaries.
The project site is located on the east side of Spang Road, about 0.9 mile from the intersection between Spang Road and Warrendale Bayne Road (Baden, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 39`, 2"; W: -80°, 8`, 11"; Sub-basin 20G USACE Pittsburgh District), in Marshall Township, Allegheny County.
E3005123-008. PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Monongahela Township, Greene County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: June 24, 2024. Issued: June 25, 2024.
E3005123-008, PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Monongahela Township, Greene County; Pittsburgh ACOE District
To:
1. Remove the existing 115.91` by 47.1` Reinforced Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch bridge with an under clearance of 11`, and to construct and maintain a replacement 111` by 49.1` Single Span Composite Pre-Stressed Concrete Bulb-Tee Beam bridge with an under clearance of 13.6`, having a permanent watercourse impact of 79 LF to Whiteley Creek (WWF), and a permanent floodway impact of 0.31 acre.
2. Construct and maintain two (2) 18" HDPE pipe outfall structures, namely OF-1, having a permanent watercourse impact of 17 LF, and OF-2, having a permanent watercourse impact of 13 LF, to Whiteley Creek (WWF).
3. Construct and maintain a 154-LF rock lined ditch, consisting of R4 stone and having a permanent floodway impact of 0.02 acre.
4. Construct and maintain a temporary stream diversion and other erosion and sediment control structures, having a combined temporary watercourse impact of 172 LF to Whiteley Creek (WWF), a temporary watercourse impact of 34 LF to an unnamed tributary to Whiteley Creek (WWF), as well as a temporary floodway impact of 0.13 acre.
For the purpose of replacing a structure, carrying SR 88 over Whiteley Creek. The project will have a cumulative and permanent impact to 79 LF of watercourses, and a cumulative temporary impact to 206 LF of watercourses. The project will also have approximately 0.31 acre of permanent impact and 0.13 acre of temporary impact, to the floodway of Whiteley Creek.
The project site is located approximately 1,800 LF from the intersection of PA Route 88 and Sigsbee Road (Masontown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -39°, 49`, 16.7465"; W: -79°, 57`, 8.1734"; Sub-basin 19G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Monongahela Township, Greene County.
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.
EA2215224-003. First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, 317 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Division of Wetlands, Encroachments, and Training has approved the restoration plan to remove approximately 13,300 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain along Paxton Creek (WWF-MF) and an unnamed tributary to Paxton Creek, for the purpose of restoring natural aquatic resources including approximately 2.5 acres of integrated wetland, stream, and floodplain areas; to realign approximately 1,500 linear feet of stream for the purpose of restoring watercourses; 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. The restoration project is located south of McIntosh Road, between Seattle Slew Drive and Secretariat Street, in Lower Paxton Township, PA Latitude: 40.321826°, Longitude: -76.834896°. Application received: February 15, 2024. Approved: June 25, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3603223-006. East Earl Township, 4610 Division Highway, East Earl, PA 17519, East Earl Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To conduct a stream restoration project along 1,640 feet of Cedar Creek (WWF, MF), including 1.) the re-grading and maintenance of 3,280 feet of streambank (left and right banks); 2.) the installation and maintenance of 132 feet of boulder toe protection; and 3.) the installation and maintenance of 6 root wads, all impacting 0.73 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purposes of reducing sediment loading to the stream and enhancing instream habitat. The project is located approximately 0.34 mile east of the intersection of SR 879 and U.S. 322 (Latitude: 40.11337° N; Longitude: -76.02220° W) in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Impacted wetlands will be re-established onsite. Application received: November 15, 2023. Approved: July 1, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kate Hogue Clerical Supervisor, 814-332-6868.
ESCGP # 3 ESG080324005-00
Applicant Name Snyder Bros Inc.
Contact Person Carl Rose
Address P.O. Box 1022
City, State, Zip Kittanning, PA 16201
Township(s) Kittanning
County Armstrong County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Cowanshannock Creek (WWF)
Application received: April 30, 2024
Approved: July 1, 2024Contact: RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG081619001-02 Burns Farms—Windy Oakland Proposed 10" Pipeline Project Stonehenge Laurel Gathering, LLC
Contact Person Trina Ballard
Address 11400 Westmoor Cir., Ste 200A
City, State, Zip Westminster, CO 80021
Township(s) Perry Township, and Licking Township
County Clarion County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Clarion River (CWF); UNT to Allegheny River (WWF); Dunlap Creek (WWF);
Secondary: Allegheny River (WWF)
Application received: May 28, 2024
Issued: June 26, 2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Saylorsburg Gas, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-35233, 869 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353, Ross Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Saylorsburg Prop, LLC, 869 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Ruja, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-51194, 1064 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown, PA 18058, Polk Township, Monroe County. LaBella Associates, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512, on behalf of Ruja, LLC, 1064 Scenic Drive, Kunkletown, PA 18058, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
FastFill 4, Storage Tank Facility ID # 54-27781, 356 Center Avenue, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of Vista Fuels, LLC, 2083 West Penn Pike, Suite 16, Andreas, PA 18221, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Lee, 814-332-6127.
Stewarts Garage, Storage Tank Facility ID # 32-27496, 13830 State Route 286, Clarksburg, PA 15275, Young Township, Indiana County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Stewart's Garage, 13830 State Route 286, Clarksburg, PA 15725, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
Poor Mans Deli/Quick Stop Mkt, Storage Tank Facility ID # 42-20051, 225 Biddle Street, Kane, PA 16735, Kane Borough, McKean County. P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., P.O. Box 419, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, on behalf of James Temoshenko, 8421 Route 6, Kane, PA 16735, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
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).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
G&G Express Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-15488, 320 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of CDG 320, Inc., 304 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on June 27, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
F Street Sunoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 51-43814, 3951 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19124, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Synergy Environmental, Inc., 155 Railroad Plaza, First Floor, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of 3951 Roosevelt Blvd., Realty Corp., 439 S. Prince Boulevard, Essington, PA 19029, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on June 27, 2024.
Malcolms Auto Repair, Storage Tank Facility ID # 09-41936, 994 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA 18976, Warrington Township, Bucks County. The Vertex Companies, LLC, 3322 Route 22 West, Suite 907, Branchburg, NJ 08876, on behalf of Extra Space Storage LLC, 2795 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The combined plan and report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on July 1, 2024.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-990. Filed for public inspection July 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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