[54 Pa.B. 4139]
[Saturday, July 20, 2024]
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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 Keith Sensenig
Sensenig Farm Halifax CAFO
2146 Powells Valley Road
Halifax, PA 17257Dauphin County 4 441.02 Poultry Layer NA Renewal James Keating
1620 Beans Cove Road
Clearville, PA 15535Bedford County 151.9 3.79 Swine and Beef HQ Renewal Ivan Newswanger
217 Ivy Lane
Woodbury, PA 16695Bedford County 0 40.6 Duck HQ Renewal Weiler Farms LLC—Weiler Farm 1
350 East Mill Avenue
Myerstown, PA 17067Lebanon County 126.7 605.75 Swine NA Renewal Weiler Farms LLC—Weiler Farm 3
239 Ridge Road
Jonestown, PA 17038Lebanon County 139.6 999.49 Swine HQ Renewal Samuel Erdley
560 Goodman Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837Union County 0 601.78 Swine NA New Jay Deiter
2040 River Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502Lancaster County 201.1 552.8 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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2124513, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Doubling Gap Center Address 1550 Doubling Gap Road
Newville, PA 17241Municipality Lower Mifflin Township County Cumberland County Responsible Official Ryan Long
1550 Doubling Gap Road
Newville, PA 17241Consulting Engineer RHS Engineering, Inc.
2909 Conococheague Lane
Greencastle, PA 17225Application Received July 3, 2024 Description Construction application for the addition of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide). 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. 4624509, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Ambler Borough Water Department Address 131 Rosemary Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002-4737Municipality Upper Dublin Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Steven Smallberger
131 Rosemary Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002-4737Consulting Engineer Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
65 East Butler Avenue
Suite 100
New Britain, PA 18901Application Received June 5, 2024 Description Installation of greensand filtration system for manganese an ION exchange system for PFAS treatment.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
WA-09-1001A, Water Allocations. Warwick Township Water & Sewer Authority, 1733 Township Greene, P.O. Box 315, Jamison, PA 18929, Warwick Township, Bucks County. Aqua Pa, Inc. request the right to purchase up to 1,200,000 gpd, based on a 30-day average from Warwick Township Water Authority. Application received: June 28, 2024.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Former Howes Leather Corporation Site—Eastern Parcel, Primary Facility ID # 623654, 45 Cooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County. DMS Environmental Services, LLC, 103 South Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 on behalf of Clearly Ahead Development, 139 W Market Street, Suite 200, Clearfield, PA 16830, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of groundwater contaminated with vegetable tannery sludge residuals. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet a residential site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Progress on June 7, 2024. Application received: July 6, 2024.
Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC Indian Foot Well Pad Lease Road, Primary Facility ID # 871844, 2170 Margies Way, New Albany, PA 18833, Monroe Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated with produced water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on June 6, 2024. Application received: June 13, 2023.
Clean Energy Whispering Pines 12-27-23 Production Fluid Release, Primary Facility ID # 863019, 245 Sullivan Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Delmar Township, Tioga County. Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc., 13180 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16901 on behalf of Clean Energy Exploration & Production, LLC, 2620 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated by production fluid. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Wellsboro Gazette on June 26, 2024. Application received: June 27, 2024.
Wawa Food Market & Fuel Station, Primary Facility ID # 869967, 220 Shikellamy Ave, Sunbury, PA 17801, Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. Dynamic Earth, LLC, 826 Newtown Yardley Road, Suite 201, Newtown, PA 18940 on behalf of NDA Sunbury, LLC, 601 Gates Road, Suite 1, Vestal, NY 13850, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on June 7, 2024. Application received: July 9, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Padda Property-1670 Church Road, Primary Facility ID # 876435, 1670 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18104, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468 on behalf of Padda Property, LLC, 617 Grammes Lane, Allentown, PA 18104, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with metals and gasoline. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Morning Call on June 22, 2024. Application received: July 8, 2024.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Jordan, 814-332-6172.
Vallimont Site Operable Unit 1, Primary Facility ID # 852672, 9266 Kuhl Road, Erie, PA 16510, Greene Township, Erie County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 on behalf of American Tinning & Galvanizing Co., P.O. Box 1599, 552 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16501, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Vallimont Site is a residential/agricultural property located at 9266 Kuhl Road in Greene Township, Erie County, PA occupying 29.6 acres. Wheelabrator dust, characterized as a reddish-brown solid waste containing metals was disposed of at the Site by a former site owner, Elmer Vallimont. Mr. Vallimont took the material home from his workplace, American Tinning & Galvanizing, Erie, PA. The disposal occurred at his residence for an unknown period. Disposal of the wheelabrator dust ceased in approximately August 1980. The wheelabrator dust is located on the southwest corner of the property in a 3,600 square foot area (approximately 60` × 60`) on a hillside, referred to as Operable Unit 1. The constituents of concern included the following metals: antimony, cadmium, chromium Ill, chromium VI, cobalt, iron, lead, manganese, nickel, vanadium, and zinc. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Erie Times News on June 30, 2024. Application received: July 2, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
Richmond Street Property—Parcel C, Primary Facility ID # 876619, 1101 Dyott Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Anna Thornton, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Lizzie Woods, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, 121 North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents, inorganics, lead, other organics, PAHs, and PCBs. The future use of the property is for recreational trails. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Metro Philadelphia on June 3, 2024. Application received: May 31, 2024.
Beach Street Property—Parcel D, Primary Facility ID # 876623, 3021 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Anna Thornton, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Lizzie Woods, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, 121 North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents, inorganics, lead, other organics, PAHs, and PCBs. The future use of the property is for recreational trails. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Metro Philadelphia on June 3, 2024. Application received: May 31, 2024.
2944 Samuel Drive, Primary Facility ID # 840740, 2944 Samuel Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Natalie Griffith, REPSG, Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 on behalf of Howard Weiss, 2944 Samuel Drive, Inc., 4250 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with inorganics and PAHs. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on June 14, 2024. Application received: June 20, 2024.
219 Lancaster Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 876582, 219 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA 19333, Easttown Township, Chester County. Jeremy Bolyn, Environmental Maintenance Co. Inc., 1420 East Mermaid Lane, Glenside, PA 19038 on behalf of Joe Marshall, Rockhill Real Estate III, LP, 219 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA 19333, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, toluene, naphthalene, MTBE, 1,2,4-TMB, and 1,3,5-TMB. The future use of the property is commercial. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Local News on May 23, 2024. Application received: June 11, 2024.
1771 Tomlinson Road, Primary Facility ID # 876721, 1771 Tomlinson Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Wes Fitchett, Curren Environmental, 10 Penn Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 on behalf of Jeremy Wolfset, Brickman Tomlinson Owner, LLC, 980 Jolly Road, Suite 111, Blue Bell, PA 19422, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on June 20, 2024. Application received: June 28, 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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGR101SE001 (formerly WMGR101), Cedar Hollow Land Development, Inc., 100 Paradise Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. This permit renewal application is for the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR101SE001 (formerly WMGR101) for processing and beneficial use of uncontaminated brick, block, and concrete from sidewalk and highways projects as construction material at the Cedar Hollow Recycling facility, which is located at 100 Paradise Street, in Borough of Phoenixville, Chester County. Application received: June 4, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: June 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
301315. Montour, LLC, 600 Hamilton Street, Suite 600, Allentown, PA 18101, Derry Township, Montour County. Montour Steam Electric Station Basin No. 1 proposes major permit modification for the addition of borrow area, revised grading, modifications to drainage feature and revised post closure use. Application received: June 25, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: John Oren, P.E, Permits Chief, 717-705-4907.
101471. Clifford Hill Sanitation Services, Inc., 780 Noble Road, Kutztown, PA 19530, Berks County. The application submitted is to (1) increase the daily maximum waste intake from 54 tons to 320 tons and (2) to increase the facility operating hours. The requested increased operating hours are 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The Department conducted the Local Municipal Involvement Process meeting (LMIP) on June 4, 2024. The application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on June 20, 2024. Application received: June 5, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: June 20, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permits Chief, (717-705-4907), 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. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager.
54-00022H: Hydro Extrusion USA LLC, 53 Pottsville Street, Cressona, PA 17929, Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. Application received: February 23, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval to Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC (53 Pottsville Street, Cressona, PA 17929-1217) to install a new Homogenizing furnace at their facility located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 54-00022. Plan approval 54-00022H will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval 54-00022H is for the installation of a new Homogenizing furnace. Total facility emissions shall not exceed the following limits during any consecutive a 12-month rolling period in tons per year: NOx 99.9, CO 99.9, VOC 49.9, PM10/PM2.5 99.9, and SO2 99.9. Hydro Extrusions USA LLC is a major facility for HAPs emissions and is subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the equipment operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Further details on the conditions and the reasons for their inclusion are available upon request. Copies of the applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The submittal of written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the proposed Permit No. 54-00022H and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Shailesh Patel, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, or 570-826-2511.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
20-00296B: Lipinski Logging & Lumber, Inc., 1026 Industrial Drive, Titusville, PA 16374, City of Titusville, Crawford County. Application received: July 2, 2024.
The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Lipinski Logging & Lumber to re-activate a surface coating operation that was previously owned and permitted for Homerwood Hardwood Flooring. This operation includes various stain coaters, an oven, and Isobutyl Acetate solvents at their facility in the City of Titusville Annex, Crawford County. Lipinski is a Natural Minor facility and a manufacturer of wood previously under State Only Operating Permit # 20-00296. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. Lipinski seeks approval to re-activate the following sources:
• One (1) existing Dubois Machine Stain Coater rated at 30 linear ft/min that applies coatings to wood flooring substrates (Source 101/SC-01).
• One (1) existing Dubois Machine Stain Wiping Brushes rated at 30 linear ft/min that applies coatings to wood flooring substrates (Source 102/SW-01).
• One (1) existing natural gas fired Dubois Machine HV-48 dryer oven with an operating temperature of 250—300 degrees Fahrenheit, rated at 1950 SCFM air flow, and 1.2 MMBtu/hr (Source 103/OVN-01).
• One (1) existing Dubois Machine Reverse Roll Coater rated at 30 linear ft/min that applies coatings to wood flooring substrates (Source 104/RRC-01).
• Six (6) existing Dubois Machine Roll Coaters rated at 30 linear ft/min that applies coatings to wood flooring substrates (Source 106—108/RC-01—RC-06).
Lipinski processes wood flooring in their surface coating operation which involves various coatings and Isobutyl Acetate solvents that produce VOC emissions. There is currently no control device utilized to capture emissions from this process. The fumes from the process are captured in vent hoods and released to the outside atmosphere. VOC from all surface coating operations will be limited to 29.75 tons per year which was found after a BAT and economic analysis of various control devices. To allow the permittee to operate without control devices installed and keep bellow the limit where control devices become economically feasible the permittee must meet this VOC limit.
A review of the two latest emission reports they show that the facility emissions were: 8.5 tpy in 2022 and 14.5 tpy in 2021. This indicates that they have been meeting the previous limit of 35.25 and would have room for the new limit of 29.75. This limit will be based on a consecutive 12 month rolling period. The permittee must maintain monthly VOC emission records to show compliance with this limitation.
Based on BAT and regulatory requirements the emission limits of all of the sources will be as follows:
• 0.04 gr/dry ft3 of PM (filterable and condensable)
• 29.75 tons/yr of VOC based on a consecutive 12 month rolling period for all surface coating operations
Potential emissions from the subject source(s) will be as follows:
NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5 VOC HAPs 107-98-2 108-65-6 34590-94-8 1330-20-7 108-88-3 101 - - - - - 22.17 2.122 0.93 0.98 0.21 0.002 - 102 - - - - - 22.17 2.122 0.93 0.98 0.21 0.002 - 103 0.53 0.44 0.003 0.04 0.04 0.03 - - - - - - 104 - - - - - 0.55 - - - - - - 105/106 - - - - - 1.91 0.04 - - - - 0.04 107/108 - - - - - 1.91 - - - - - -
Estimated emissions are based on material balance of solvents and coatings and operating hours of 8,760 hrs/yr. All figures are in tpy (tons per year). Actual operating hours are 2,080 hrs/yr. 107-98-2 is propylene glycol methyl ether, 108-65-6 is propanediol monomethyl ether acetate, 34590-94-8 is dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1330-20-7 is xylene, and 108-88-3 is toluene.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval (20-00296B: Lipinski Logging & Lumber) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, Phone (814) 332-6819.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP22-000612: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, 901 Admiral Peary Way, Philadelphia, PA 19112, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 31, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Plan Approval for the installation and operation of 12 test cells in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Each test cell will burn ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), No. 2 fuel oil, JP-5, and/or F-76. The 12 test cells include the following: • Four (4) 3.2-Megawatt (MW)/4,291 Horsepower (HP)/28.04 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBTu/hr) combustion engines, each with a SCR Control Device. • Two (2) 36.6-MW/49,122 HP/332.6 MMBTu/hr combustion turbines. • One (1) 2.0-Megawatt (MW)/2,680 HP/19.306 MMBTu/hr combustion engine with a SCR Control Device. • One (1) 0.32-Megawatt (MW)/ 425 HP/3.066 MMBTu/hr combustion engine with a SCR Control Device. • One (1) 4.3-Megawatt (MW)/5,766 HP/38.376 MMBTu/hr combustion engine with a SCR Control Device. • One (1) 1.25-Megawatt (MW)/1,676 HP/ 12.24 MMBTu/hr combustion engine with a SCR Control Device. • Two (2) 6.5-Megawatt (MW)/8,690 HP/51.785 MMBTu/hr combustion engines, each with a SCR Control Device. The potential emission increases from the installation and operation of the 12 test cells are: 48.43 tons per year (tpy) of Carbon Monoxide, 7.45 tpy of Particulate Matter, and 12.09 tpy of Volatile Organic Compounds. NOx and SOx emissions from the facility are limited to 240.4 tpy and 54.3 tpy, respectively, per a Plantwide Applicability Permit No. 14347 dated 7/10/2019. The Plan Approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed Plan Approval must submit the protest, comments, or public hearing request within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the Plan Approval or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''NWSCPD IP22-000612'' in the subject line. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
28-05002U: U.S. DOD/Letterkenny Army Depot, 1 Overcash Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201, Letterkenny Township, Franklin County. Application received: October 12, 2023. For modification of the AP Rocket Motor Destruction (ARMD) facility to accommodate simultaneous firing of multiple rocket motors at the Letterkenny Army Depot. The plan approval authorizes the installation and operation of a removable firing fixture designed to simultaneously fire three Family 2 rocket motors. There is no expected increase in the potential emissions from the ARMD as the facility is restricted in the number of rocket motors it may fire due to a 35 tpy limit on NOx emissions from the ARMD. The facility is a Title V facility. The project does not trigger PSD or NSR provisions. Letterkenny will adhere to the existing PAL permit VOC limit and to the existing CAM plan for the ARMD set forth in their current operating permit. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including 40 CFR Part 64 (Compliance Assurance Monitoring), 25 Pa. Code § 127.218 (PALs), 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 (Visible Emissions), 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 (Sulfur Compound Emissions), and 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 (Particulate Matter Emissions). Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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.
63-00642: Equitrans, LP, 4111 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, Union Township, Washington County. Application received: May 25, 2023.
63-00642: Equitrans, LP, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Approval of a Title V Operating Permit Modification and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision for Equitrans, LP located in Union Township, Washington County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a modified natural minor State-Only Operating Permit to Equitrans, LP to remove a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT I) requirement via a SIP revision. No other revisions to the operating permit are proposed with this modification.
Historically, the facility was permitted as a Title V facility since the potential-to-emit of this facility exceeded the major source emission threshold of 100 tons per year (TPY) of NOx. On July 10, 1995, a RACT I operating hour restriction of 5,000 hours per year were imposed on the three (3) compressor engines located at this facility. On May 2, 2012, plan approval 63-00642A was authorized for the construction, installation, and temporary operation of CleanBurn Systems on the three (3) compressor engines. The issuance of this plan approval resulted in a reduction of NOx emissions from the engines making the facility a minor source for all criteria pollutants and remained a minor source of HAPs and VOCs. This modification will remove the 5,000-operating hour restriction from the SIP, as the facility has been a natural minor facility since the installation of the CleanBurn system when potential-to-emit is calculated at 8,760 hours of operation per year.
The following air contamination sources and air cleaning devices comprise this facility: three (3) 1,350-HP Cooper Bessemer GMV-10 IC compressor engines, one (1) 310-HP Caterpillar G3406TA emergency generator, five (5) heaters/boilers totaling 3.1 MMBtu/hr, one (1) 2,000-gallon produced fluids storage tank, truck loadout, pneumatic devices, venting/blowdowns, fugitive emissions, crankcase vents, pigging operations, and miscellaneous storage tanks including one (1) 2,000-gallon used oil tank, one (1) 2,000-gallon bulk oil tank, and one (1) 6,000-gallon MEG glycol storage tank. The facility has potential emissions of 82.5 TPY NOx; 79.5 TPY CO; 7.6 TPY PM-10; 7.6 TPY PM-2.5; < 1.0 TPY SOx; 35.9 TPY VOC; 10.5 TPY total HAP; 6.6 TPY single HAP; and 22,000 TPY CO2e.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations and is limited in scope to the removal of the 5,000-hour operating hour restriction. The proposal will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on August 21, 2024, from 10:00—11:00 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be August 14, 2024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information may submit the information to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A 30-day comment period from July 20, 2024 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 operating permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the operating permit modification.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made online 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 at tjoseph@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) 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.
46-00037, Global Advanced Metals USA, 1223 County Line Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512-1608, Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Application received: December 19, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Title V Operating Permit for their tantalum metal manufacturing facility. As a result of potential emissions of NOx, VOCs and HAP, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The facility has a Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) of 241.7 tons of VOC per 12-month rolling sum and the PAL expires on August 18, 2029. The proposed Title V Operating Permit Renewal contains all up-to-date applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
16-00035, Commodore Homes of PA, 20898 Paint Blvd, Shippenville, PA 16254-4712, Paint Township, Clarion County. Application received: September 26, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the mobile and modular home manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include facility heaters, the adhesive and surface coating application processes, woodworking processes with particulate emissions controlled by cyclones and baghouses, drywall finishing, a parts washer, an emergency power generator, and an emergency water pump for fire suppression. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 2.42 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.51 TPY CO, 5.59 TPY VOC, 1.58 TPY total HAP, 2.72 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.07 TPY SOx. The facility's plan approval restricts hours of production to 2,500 hours per year on a 12-month rolling basis, as well as a firm VOC restriction of 49 tons per year. The adhesive and surface coating processes are potentially subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 and 129.52c for control of VOC emissions from surface coating processes. The parts washer is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 for degreasing operations. The emergency generator and water pump are both subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Existing Emergency CI RICE and Existing Emergency SI RICE at an Area Source of HAP. 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.
10-00374, Three Rivers Aggregates/Blacks Run Sand and Gravel Processing Plant, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, Worth Township, Butler County. Application received: November 10, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Three Rivers Aggregates Blacks Run Sand and Gravel Processing Plant (TRA) for the nonmetallic mineral processing. The facility is a Natural Minor. Permitted air contamination sources at the plant are its crushing operations, screening operations, conveying systems, stockpiles, roadways, & truck loading/unloading activities. The potential emissions from the facility are less than the 11.4 tpy PM. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP22-000055, SEPTA-Southern Bus Facility, 20th and Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: November 17, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for an establishment primarily engaged in operation of local and suburban transit. The facility's stationary air pollution sources include the following: • four (4) 34.12 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas and No. 2 Oil. • one (1) 0.72 MMBtu/hr firing Natural Gas. • one (1) 2.228 MMBtu/hr burner for paint booth firing Natural Gas. • one (1) Gasoline Dispensing Facility with gasoline throughput less than 10,000 gallons per month. • one (1) Spray Paint Booth; and • three (3) 40-gallon Solvent Parts Washers/Degreasers. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3, and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''SEPTA-Southern Bus Facility, OP22-000055'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.''
OP22-000036, Behavioral Wellness Center, 801 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122-4212, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: August 18, 2024. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of offices of clinics and health practitioners. The facility air emission sources are:
• Two (2) 0.659 Million British Thermal Unit (MMBtu/hr) boilers, each burning natural gas,
• One (1) 1.0 MMBtu/hr boiler burning natural gas,
• One (1) 0.669 MMBtu/hr. hot water heater burning natural gas, and
• Three (3) emergency generators less than 500 horsepower (HP) burning diesel fuel.
The changes made as part of the renewal include the following:
• In Section A, update the facility contact, permit contact and responsible official for the facility.
• In Table A-1 Facility Inventory list removed following inventories from the facility operating permit:
[ ] U01: Cleaver Brooks, Boiler # 1, Tower Bldg. (150 HP, No. 2 fuel Oil)
[ ] U02: Cleaver Brooks, Boiler # 2, Tower Bldg. (150 HP, No. 2 fuel Oil)
[ ] U03: Weil McLain, Boiler, ADC Bldg. (32.4 HP, Natural Gas)
[ ] U07: Fulton, Boiler # 1 DMC Bldg. (50 HP, Natural Gas)
[ ] U08: Fulton, Boiler # 2, DMC Bldg. (50 HP, Natural Gas)
[ ] U10: Weil McLain, Boiler # 2, GMC Bldg. (30 HP, Natural Gas)
[ ] U11: Patterson Kelley, Hot water heater, GMC Bldg. (38 HP, Natural Gas)
• In Section A, updated the process flow diagram to the reported operating inventories.
• In Section B, updated the General Conditions to the current AMS versions.
• In Section C, updated the Facility Wide Conditions to the current AMS versions.
• In Section D, updated the Source Specific Requirements and removed conditions that don't apply to currently operating inventories.
Additionally, the following changes are made in the draft.
[ ] NOx Plan of Approval Exemption limits have been added and reduced to actual Potential to Emit (PTE) for each emergency generator in Condition D.1.(b)(1)(i)—(iii).
[ ] Particulate matter (PM) emissions regulations for emergency generators updated to filterable PM (FPM) regulations in Condition D.1.(b)(2).
[ ] Updated the emergency generator operation Conditions in D.2.(b)(3)(i)-(ii).
[ ] Updated the AMR XV requirements in Condition D.2.(b)(6)(ii) to update links to check AQI forecast.
[ ] Updated the monitoring requirements for emergency generators in Section D.4.(b).
[ ] Updated the recordkeeping requirements in Section D.5(a) and reporting requirements in Section D.6(a).
• In Section E, updated the non-applicability requirements for emergency generators.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Behavioral Wellness Center NMOP OP22-000036'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP20-000010, Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical High School, 3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134-3827, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: February 4, 2020. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of an academic school building. The facility's air emission sources include the following: • Four (4) 5.773 Million British Thermal Unit per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers, each burning natural gas or No. 2 fuel at 39.8 gallons per hour (GPH), • Two (2) 268 Horsepower (HP) emergency generators and one (1) 145 HP, each burning diesel fuel, and • Three (3) 0.179 MMBtu/hr. insignificant hot water heaters, each burning natural gas. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical High School NMOP OP20-000010'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP21-000052, Widener Memorial School, 1450 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-2316, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 15, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a public K—12 school. The facility's air emission sources include: one (1) 2.0 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boiler firing both natural gas and No. 2 oil; three (3) 6.5 MMBtu/hr boilers firing both natural gas and No. 2 oil; one (1) 1.7 03 MMBtu/hr boiler rated at firing natural gas, and one (1) 35 kilowatts emergency generator firing diesel fuel. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_ Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Widener Memorial School, NMOP OP21-000052'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-05006, Orrtanna Power, LLC, 1745 Knoxlyn Orrtanna Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353, Highland Township, Adams County. Application received: May 8, 2024. For the operation of a peaking station facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Facility-wide actual emissions in 2023 were estimated to be 0.02 tpy PM10, 3.97 tpy NOx, 0.02 tpy CO, 0.01 tpy HAPs, and less than one ton per year of VOCs and SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21.
67-03038, YOE Construction, 775 Lombard Road, Red Lion, PA 17356, Windsor Township, York County. Application received: January 10, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 10.7 tpy PM10, 43.8 tpy VOC, and 8.76 tpy HAPs. The Operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal part surface coating processes and 40 CFR 63.11514 Subpart XXXXXX National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories.
67-03013, Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLC, 25 Walnut Street, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347, Mount Wolf Borough, York County. Application received: May 31, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the Mt. Wolf Container facility. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 9.46 tpy NOx, 27.52 tpy CO, 18.89 tpy PM-10, 0.40 tpy SOx, 15.52 tpy VOC, and 5.09 tpy HAPs. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b (Control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil surface coating processes), 25 Pa. Code § 129.77 (Control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents), 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units) and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines).
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
38-05023, Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9422, South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Application received: April 29, 2024. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of their Prescott Asphalt Plant. The facility's actual emissions for 2022 were reported to be 11.63 tons of CO, 2.65 tons of NOx, 5.79 tons of PM10, 4.09 tons of SOx and 2.87 tons of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
38-05031, Wabash National LP, 411 Jonestown Road, P.O. Box 779, Jonestown, PA 17038, Union Township, Lebanon County. Application received: August 29, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the operation of a truck and truck parts coating facility. The subject facility has potential emissions of 49.98 tpy of VOCs, less than 15 tpy HAPs, and less than 10 tpy single HAP (i.e., naphthalene). The operation continues to be subject to NESHAP Subpart HHHHHH and 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00101, Sunoco Metal Packaging, LLC, 431 Privet Rd, Horsham, PA 19044, Horsham Township, Montgomery County. Application received: April 19, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the manufacture of metal aerosol cans, including the can bottoms and tops. Permitted sources consist of six (6) production lines, cleaning operations, and video jet lines. The primary pollutants of concern are evaporative losses from the coatings used in the six (6) process lines consisting of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP). No changes have taken place at the facility since the operating permit was last issued. The facility has elected to take appropriate operating and emission restrictions to maintain a synthetic minor operating status. VOC emissions continue to be restricted to 24.9 tons per year, total combined HAP emissions continue to be restricted to below 25 tons per year, and individual HAP emissions continue to be restricted to below 10 tons per year. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00078, Janssen Biotech Inc., 200 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern, PA 19608, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Application received: April 26, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Synthetic Minor Permit for the operation of a biopharmaceutical research and development and manufacturing facility. The sources of emissions include boilers and generators. The facility-wide potential emissions are nitrogen oxides (NOx): 35.08 tons per year (tpy), carbon monoxide (CO): 36.08 tpy, particulate matter (PM): 3.4 tpy, volatile organic compounds VOC: 4.9 tpy and sulfur oxides (SOx): 0.18 tpy. The facility voluntarily took emission limits for NOx (24.9 tpy), SOx (17.0 tpy) and PM (3.97 tpy). Monitoring, fuel restriction limits, source emission limits, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations. There are no changes reflected in this renewal permit. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
40-00104A, Brdaric Excavating Inc., 500 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704, Swoyersville Borough, and Kingston Township, Luzerne County Application received: February 15, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Brdaric Excavating, Inc. (500 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704) for their facility in Swoyersville Borough and Kingston Township, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00104A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 40-00104A is for the replacement of one (1) existing jaw crusher (ID101) with a similar jaw crusher with a larger 375 BHP engine and the replacement of one (1) existing screen (ID104) with a similar screen with a larger 130 BHP engine with water sprays to control particulate matter (PM) emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate matter (PM), and NSPS Subpart OOOO. Best Available Technology (BAT) for these sources shall be the use of water sprays and Selective Catalytic Reduction. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and PM emissions from the facility will be limited to less than 100 TPY limit, 12-month rolling sum. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Permit No. 40-00104A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh R Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30161301. NPDES No. PA0236519. Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Aleppo Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of the 7 South Bleeder Powerline, affecting 48.84 proposed surface acres. Application received: May 29, 2024. Accepted: July 3, 2024.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56020105. NPDES No. PA0249262. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 96.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries of Millers Run and Sandy Hollow, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 2, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 29240101. NPDES No. PA0279927. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Wells Township, Fulton County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and sandstone mine affecting 96.0 acres. Receiving streams: Great Trough Creek classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: July 3, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Casie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17030113. Rob Holland Enterprises, 52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for application for a bituminous surface coal mine affecting 47.9 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Montgomery Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: July 1, 2024. Accepted: July 2, 2024.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17860144. NPDES No. PA0115711. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application for a major revision to permit to add coal refuse disposal for an existing surface coal mine affecting 295.2 acres. The source of the coal refuse is Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., CMAP No. 17051601, Leslie Tipple located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Receiving stream(s): Big Run and Shimel Run to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: June 26, 2024. Accepted: July 3, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-343-3324.
Mining Permit No. 33242801. M&M Trucking & Metals, LLC, 59 Hero Lane, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. New permit application for a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Ugly Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: July 1, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 09890301. NPDES No. PA0594466. Naceville Materials, JV, 350 South Main Street, Suite 207, Doylestown, PA 18901-4871, West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 107.68 acres. Receiving stream: UNT—Ridge Valley Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: June 25, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0235814. Mining Permit No. 5671301. RoxCOAL, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Application received: November 7, 2023. Accepted: December 6, 2023.
To renew the NPDES permit and mining activity permit in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 116.4 surface acres and 2,545.4 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Glades Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.83 3.65 4.57 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.31 2.62 2.62 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224499. Mining Permit No. 7774SM3. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Maxatawny Township, Berks County. Application received: September 8, 2020. Renew NPDES permit affecting 177.5 acres. Receiving stream: Sacony Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF.
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 Sacony Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 11.52 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) 11.52 PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) (mg/L) 0.005 0.005 0.005 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595764. Mining Permit No. 5278SM2. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Lake Township, Wayne County. Application received: December 19, 2022.
Renewal an NPDES permit affecting 107.8 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Middle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF.
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 Middle Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 existing SWO Intermittent The proposed effluent limits are as follows:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls:
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 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:
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 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: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
CORRECTION—previously published on June 22, 2024
EA2383223-003. Haverford Township, 1014 Darby Ave, Havertown, PA 19083, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District. Application received: December 5, 2023.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project within a 1,021-foot section of a UNT to Darby Creek (CWF), referred to as North Brook stream, for the purpose of stream bank stabilization, floodplain reconnection, and enhancing the existing riparian vegetation. The proposed work includes stream bank stabilization, floodplain grading, the installation of in-stream habitat enhancement structures, and the removal of gravel/sediment bars. The project is located within the Haverford Reserve Meadow situated west of Parkview Ave and east of the PA Turnpike-SR 476 (Lansdowne, PA Quadrangle) in Township of Haverford, Delaware County. Latitude: 39.996029°, Longitude: -75.343323°.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E3306224-001. Eldred Township, 3441 Route 36, Brookville, PA 15825, Eldred Township, Jefferson County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 20, 2024.
To remove the existing steel I-beam bridge and to construct and maintain a steel I-beam bridge having a clear span of 36.7 feet and an under-clearance of 9.2 feet—on a 15 41.204829 stream skew providing a waterway opening of approximately 316 square feet across Mill Creek (HQ-CWF) and resulting in 0.002 acre of permanent wetland impact on T-353 approximately 0.20 mile Northwest of the intersection of T353 and Ferguson Rd. Latitude: 41.204829°, Longitude: -79.128861°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E6703224-001. Aquatic Resource Restoration Company, 350 Hill Street, York, PA 17403, Paradise and Jackson Townships, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 16, 2024.
To 1.) construct and maintain 21 debris jams, 19 beaver dam analogs, 1 tree mat, and 8 log boulder steps, permanently impacting 240.0-linear feet (0.14 acre) of stream channel in Paradise Creek (TSF, MF) and 2.) to construct and maintain 21 step pools and rock vanes, permanently impacting 1,180.58 linear feet (0.29 acre) of stream channel in a UNT to Paradise Creek (TSF, MF), all for the purpose of conducting a stream restoration/stabilization project. There will be 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impacts as a result of gaining access to the site. The temporary wetland impacts are de minimis and replacement is not required. The project is located at 8274 Orchard Road, Thomasville, PA 17364 in Jackson and Paradise Townships, York County (Latitude: (39.9039), Longitude (-76.9178)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E4601224-015. Horsham Township, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044, Horsham Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 7, 2024.
Horsham Township is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the project near the intersection of Horsham and Dresher Roads: Activities associated with the restoration and bank stabilization within the floodway and waterway of Pennypack Creek: 1) To excavate and remove debris within the floodway and channel of Pennypack Creek resulting in 18,941 sq ft, 0.43 acre of temporary watercourse and floodway impacts. 2) To demolish/remove bridge crossing channel of Pennypack Creek resulting in 242 sq ft, 0.01 acre of permanent watercourse impacts. This project is located at the intersection of Horsham and Dresher Roads, Horsham, PA 19044, Horsham Township, Montgomery County, (USGS PA Ambler Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.179595°, Longitude: -75.132671°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205224-005. Zayo Group LLC, 1821 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 6, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to: • Construct and maintain a 4" nominal conduit which will carry fiber optic cables, and a spare 4" nominal conduit, that will be attached to the West End Bridge over the Ohio River (WWF) using an existing pathway along the bridge's girders.
For the purpose of expanding network connectivity. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 1 LF of watercourse through an aerial crossing. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 1,075 square feet (0.02 acre) of floodway of the Ohio River.
The project site is located along the West End Bridge (U.S. Highway 19) in the City of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh West, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 26`, 45"; W: 80°, 1`, 38.2"; Sub-basin 20F and 20G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny 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.
EA3615224-003. Manheim Township, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 26, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore three unnamed tributaries to the Conestoga River (WWF-MF) by removing approximately 2,100 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,900 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 4.5 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 1.5 acres of integrated wetland, stream, and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located southwest of Lincoln US-30, between Homeland Drive and New Holland Pike in Manheim Township, PA. Latitude: 40.060833°, Longitude: -76.281389°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA0703224-001. Charles Benedetto, 454 Ricotta Lane, Altoona, PA 16601, Antis Township, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 8, 2024.
To 1.) install and maintain 4 log vanes, 1 log cross vane, 77-feet of modified mudsill, 80-feet of bankfull bench, 13-feet of placed rock protection, and to 2.) remove two gravel bars 6-inches of the water level at the time of the project. All impacts are for the purposes of restoring the eroded streambank. The project will impact 652-feet of stream and 66-feet of floodway. The project is located at 454 Ricotta Lane (Latitude: 40.5892287°, Longitude: -78.3222098°) in Antis Township, Blair County. No wetlands will be impacted by the project. Latitude: 40.5892287°, Longitude: -78.3222098°.
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