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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 Mason Dixon Farms
Aaron or Joel Waybright
1800 Mason Dixon Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams County 487.5 3,068.55 Cattle NA Renewal Shadewood Farms
123 Acker Road
Newport, PA 17074Perry County 141 998.0 Swine NA Renewal Goodview Farm LLC
Ben Mullen
1317 Glory Barn Road
Canton, PA 17724Bradford County 1,337 1.15 Dairy NA Renewal Mountaintop Farms LLC
1821 State Route 184
Trout Run, PA 17771Lycoming County 677.5 724.41 Swine
Beef
EquineHQ Renewal Brian Martin—Coffee Brook Holsteins
684 Chruch Road
Womelsdorf, PA 19567Berks County 121 332.48 Dairy
SwineNA Renewal Rushtown Poultry—
Turbotville
155 Foggy Mountain Road
Turbotville, PA 17772Montour County 12.7 716.77 Poultry Layers HQ New Harvest Lance Farm LLC James Stahl
910 Jake Landis Road
Lititz, PA 17543Lancaster County 245 312.51 Layers 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).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 3924505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Emmaus Address 28 South 4th Street
Emmaus, PA 18049Municipality Emmaus Borough County Lehigh County Responsible Official Shane M. Pepe
Borough Manager
Borough of Emmaus
28 South 4th Street
Emmaus, PA 18049Consulting Engineer Michael T. Brown, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
207 Senate Ave.
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received June 28, 2024 Description The application proposes the construction of a new building addition to house two lead—lag Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels with all necessary appurtenances to address the elevated levels of PFAS in Well Nos. 1 and 2. Once the GAC units are operational, the existing air-stripper will be removed from service. An underground utilization basin will be constructed to store backwash. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Application No. 3624515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aeternum Sperare, Inc. Address 2092 Main St
Narvon, PA 17555Municipality Caernarvon Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Michael J. Scalea
2092 Main St
Narvon, PA 17555Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew, II, P.E.
James R. Holley & Associates
18 South George St
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received July 2, 2024 Description This application is for a nitrate treatment unit at the Inn At Twin Linden. Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4948.
Application No. 3624513, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Address 150 Cherry Hill Road
Ronks, PA 17572Municipality Paradise Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Dylan Coleman
150 Cherry Hill Road
Ronks, PA 17572Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received June 17, 2024 Description Addition of a new well with softening, nitrate treatment, and chlorination. 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. 4624515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Perkiomen Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received July 10, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS Treatment Systems in Aqua PA's, Perkiomen Township. Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 4624516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pa American Water Company (Norristown) Address 852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Municipality Worcester Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland, Grubic, Inc.
501 Allendale Road
Suite 203
King of Prussia, PA 19406Application Received July 9, 2024 Description Project involves the construction of a new EFI style pre-manufactured booster pump station at the site of the East Norriton Storage Tank. Southwest District: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 2624507, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Municipal Authority of the Township of Washington Address 1390 Fayette Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012Municipality Fayette City Borough County Fayette County Responsible Official Janice Amoroso
Manager
1390 Fayette Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024Application Received July 9, 2024 Description Project includes the replacement of the filter underdrain system, filter media, filter troughs, backwash pump, and associated valves and piping. Project also includes the addition of an air backwash system.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
3948 Portland Street, Primary Facility ID # 876924, 3948 Portland Street, Coplay, PA 18037, North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. HDR Engineering, 1720 Spillman Drive, Suite 380, Bethlehem, PA 18015 on behalf of Saucon Pointe, LLC, 1721 Williams Street, Hellertown, PA 18055, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with metals and volatile organic compounds from historic site operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on July 9, 2024. Application received: July 11, 2024.
104 Woods Road, Primary Facility ID # 872973, 104 Woods Road, Hawley, PA 18428, Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. Bluestone Environmental, 196 Beach Lake Highway, Honesdale, PA 18431 on behalf of Forest Lake Club, 115 Forest Lake Club Road, Hawley, PA 18428, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from aboveground storage tanks. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Pike County Dispatch on July 4, 2024. Application received: July 12, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
PAR000522326. Zambelli Fireworks, 782 Garner Road, Edinburg, PA 16116, Mahoning Township, Lawrence County. On behalf of Zambelli Fireworks, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) has prepared a certificate of closure and Request for Bond Release for the Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Company (Zambelli) Thermal Treatment Unit which was previously operated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B Permit No. PAR000522326 EXP: September 27, 2021 (the Permit). Application received: July 9, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL 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 Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, E-Mail Address: RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGM051SE001. Wind River Environmental, LLC (dba NAWC Environmental), 864 Eagle Blvd, Warminster, PA 18974, Warminster Township, Bucks County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined with General Permit No. WMGM051 for the beneficial use of residential septage by land application at NAWC Environmental, LLC Facility located at 864 Eagle Blvd, in Warminster Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 11, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
ACV Environmental Services, Inc., 1500 Rahway Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001. License No. PA-AH 0339. Accepted: July 2, 2024.
Action Resources, LLC, 204 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. License No. PA-AH 0650. Accepted: July 9, 2024.
Citiwaste LLC, 2730 Reed Road, Houston, TX 77051. License No. PA-AH 0870. Accepted: July 2, 2024.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Advant-Edge Solutions of Middle Atlantic, Inc., 17 Shea Way, Newark, DE 19713. License No. PA-HC 0220. Accepted: July 8, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protestsand 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
19-00006E: Post Brands Pet Care LLC, 6670 Low Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, South Centre Township, Columbia County. Application received: April 30, 2024. The Department intends to issue a plan approval authorizing the removal two (2) American Air Filter, wet-centrifugal rotoclone collectors (Control Devices C246 and C247) each associated with two (2) 44,000 pound per hour, EXTRU-TECH model R120 vertical coolers (Sources P246 and P247) at their Bloomsburg pet food production facility. The Department's review of the information submitted by Post Brands Pet Care indicates that the proposed source will meet all applicable air quality regulatory requirements, including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants. Based on these findings, the Department intends to issue plan approval for the removal of Control Device C246 and C247 associated with Sources P246 and P247, respectively. The following is a brief description of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements: 1. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The concentration of particulate matter (PM/PM10) emissions from Sources P246 and P247 shall not exceed 0.005 grain per dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf) of exhaust gas, respectively. 2. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the particulate matter emissions from Source P246 and P247 shall not exceed 0.89 pound per hour and 3.90 tons in any 12 consecutive month period, respectively. 3. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall not permit the emission into the atmosphere any visible air contaminant emissions from Sources P246 and P247, respectively. 4. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, Sources P246 and P247 shall be equipped with an integral Mac Process, Inc. model 1HE60 dry cyclone separator, respectively. 5. The permittee will be required to perform an EPA reference method stack test on Sources P246 and P247 within 180 days from the removal of each control device to verify compliance with particulate matter emission limitation. The plan approval will include all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The facility is a State Only facility. If 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 19-00006E, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 19-00006E pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All documentation used in the evaluation of the application is available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, Environmental Engineer Manager, 814-332-6328.
32-00452A: Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Armstrong Township, Indiana County. Application received: April 3, 2023. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the construction and temporary operation of a coal preparation plant at the Fulton Run Coal Prep Plant facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Rosebud Mining Company indicates that the air contamination source to be constructed and operated will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction and operation. The air contaminant emissions from the proposed source included in this project will not exceed the following rates in any 12 consecutive month period: 0.39 ton of nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2) per year, 0.03 ton of carbon monoxide per year, 0.01 ton of volatile organic compounds per year, 7.99 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns, 2.05 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns, less than 0.01 ton of hazardous air pollutants, less than 0.01 ton of sulfur oxides, and 39 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalent. The facility is a State Only facility. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. Monitoring and recording fugitive visible emissions, use of water suppressions systems, water truck, and street sweeper to control fugitive emissions, paving and chipping of roadways, monitoring water content of the coal, enclosing conveyors, monitoring and recording the amount of coal processed each month, and monitoring the hours of operation of the emergency engine. If the Department determines that the source is constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 32-00452A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.421. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00131AB: SGL Carbon, 900 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application received: March 29, 2024.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval 24-00131AB: SGL Carbon, LLC (900 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857). The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to SGL Carbon to install one (1) new wet scrubber to control HCl emissions from two (2) existing Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Reactors at their facility located in City of Saint Marys, Elk County. SGL is a Natural Minor facility and a manufacturer of graphite products under State Only Permit # 24-00131. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
The following sources are incorporated into this Plan Approval:
• Two (2) existing custom design Advanced Air Technologies CVD Reactors with a maximum capacity of 100 lbs/hr of graphite (Source 7103).
• One (1) new Advanced Air Technologies Custom Orion 0-015V-IS-P Wet Scrubber that has an HCl removal efficiency of 99.75% (Source C7103A).
To ensure proper operation, SGL must regularly monitor the pressure drop, pH, flowrate, and visual emissions of the new wet scrubber and the reactor pressure of the CVD Reactors. Only one reactor will be permitted to operate at a time since both reactors will exhaust to one control device. The Advanced Air Technologies "Orion" wet scrubber is designed for an inlet volume of 50 ACFM at 130°F and will control HCl emissions from two (2) CVD Reactors # 6 and # 7.
These CVD Reactors can process graphite at a rate of 100 lbs/hr and operate 6,420 hours annually. Reactor 17 (Source 7112) is an almost identical source utilizing the same emission control technology as the subject sources. The most recent stack test on 17 was used in the emission analysis of the subject sources. The subject sources will have a slightly higher flow of Methyltrichlorosilane (15 kg/hr vs. 12 kg/hr), so the calculations show an ultimate emission of HCl of 0.02875 instead of 0.0023 lb/hr per sources. This increase can still meet the current limits of their existing CVD Reactors in their operating permit.
Based on BAT and regulatory criteria the emission limits of 7103 will be:
• 0.04 gr/dscf PM
• 0.02 lbs/hr HCl
Potential emissions from the subject source(s) will be as follows:
NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5 VOC HCl 7103 0.011
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 (24-00131AB: SGL Carbon, LLC) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, (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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-0256: Richard E Pierson Const Co Inc., 262 Quarry Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 12, 2024. Richard E. Pierson Construction Company Inc. proposes to replace an engine at the Heidelberg Materials NE Ottsville Quarry. The potential emissions from this project will be: 6.2 tons per year (tpy) nitrogen oxides, 6.5 tpy carbon monoxide, 0.037 tpy particulate matter less than 10 micron, and 0.35 tpy volatile organic compounds. The Plan Approval contains recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-65-00840B: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 267 McLlvaine Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: June 2, 2023.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 for intent to issue an Air Quality plan approval for authorization to construct and temporarily operate sources associated with the South Oakford Compressor Station, a Title V facility in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The proposed project will remove the existing 250 MMSCFD glycol dehydrator system (Source 105 and Control Device C105) and install one 330 MMSCFD triethylene glycol (TEG) natural gas dehydrator system (Source ID 401). The system will include one (1) inlet filter skid, one (1) new 80 MMSCFD glycol contactor, the reuse of two (2) existing glycol contactors at 250 MMSCFD total, one (1) glycol regeneration skid with 3.00 MMBtu/hr reboiler, and one (1) 9.00 MMBtu/hr enclosed vapor combustor (flare) rated at 98% control efficiency.
The project will include a net emissions increase of 1.12 tpy NOx and 0.03 tpy PM2.5. CO and VOCs will be reduced. After the completion of the project, the facility-wide potential to emit will be 376.40 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 62.97 tons/12-cmp of CO, 5.51 tons/12-cmp of PM10, 0.10 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 127.10 tons/12-cmp of VOC, and 14.5 tons/12-cmp total HAPs.
The proposed project is subject to and has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code and 40 CFR Part 60 and includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The project does not trigger the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 related to Prevention of Significant Deterioration, or those of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review.
The plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To schedule an appointment to review the Air Quality plan approval application or proposed Air Quality plan approval, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum or the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed plan approval are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, directly at shguerrier@pa.gov.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the information to Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-65-00840B) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00079, John Mansville Corp, 600 Jaycee Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202-1154, City of Hazleton, Luzerne County. Application received: April 17, 2024. The Department intends to issue a new Title V Operating Permit for operation of sources at the plastics and foam products manufacturing facility in Hazleton City, Luzerne County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The sources include a polyisocyanurate foam production process, a bar code printer, and a natural gas-fired emergency generator. The control devices are a baghouse and Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
33-00055, Glen-Gery Corporation, Hanley Plant 12637 Harrison St., Summerville, PA 15864, Summerville Borough, Jefferson County. Application received: March 23, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit of a brick manufacturing facility. Permitted sources at the facility are the tunnel kiln, dryer, miscellaneous natural gas usage, raw material stockpiles, access roadways, and grinding, screening and storage operations. Meeting the criteria pursuant to 40 CFR 64.2(a)(1) to (3), the tunnel kiln and the grinding, screening and storage operations have been subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) requirements. The tunnel kiln is required to perform emission stack test every 5 years or upon permit renewal to demonstrate compliance with emission limits established through previous plan approvals. The facility has potential-to-emit of 245 TPY SOx, 194 TPY CO, 179 TPY PM10, 34 TPY NOx, 28 TPY VOC, 25 TPY multiple HAPs, and 10 TPY any single HAP. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
28-05003, Columbia Gas Transmissions, LLC, 10750 Welsh Run Road, Greencastle, PA 17225, Montgomery Township, Franklin County. Application received: August 24, 2023. To issue a Title V Operating Permit for the Greencastle Compressor Station. This is for renewal of the Title V permit. The facility's 2023 actual air emissions were estimated to be the following: 1.20 tons VOC, 1.03 tons PM-10, 1.03 tons PM-2.5, 0.09 ton total HAPs, 11.51 tons NOx, 0.06 ton SOx, and 13.72 tons CO. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other requirements in the permit, certain sources at the facility are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines, 40 CFR 60 Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines and 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00052, Heidelberg Materials NE, LLC, 7760 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Limestone Township, Lycoming County. Application received: March 21, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the Pine Creek Quarry facility. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 0.03 ton per year (tpy) of carbon monoxide; 0.11 tpy of nitrogen oxides; 0.40 tpy of sulfur oxides; 47.50 tpy of total particulate matter, 15.64 tpy of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micron; 0.20 tpy of volatile organic compounds and 126 tpy of greenhouse gases. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as the Federal Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, Sections 60.670—60.676. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP22-000040, Cramco Inc., 2200 East Ann Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: August 29, 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 manufacturing of casual dining furniture. The facility's air emission sources include the following: • one (1) 6.1 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) steam boiler firing wood: • one (1) 9.926 MMBtu/hr steam boiler firing No. 2 Oil/natural gas (NG); • one (1) 1.183 MMBtu/hr thermal oil boiler firing NG; • one (1) 0.350 MMBtu/hr oven firing NG; • one (1) 2.5 MMBtu/hr curing oven firing NG; • one (1) Dustex baghouse which will control PM emissions to less than 0.08 gr/DCFM; • one (1) Nordfab baghouse which will control PM emissions to less than 0.04 gr/DCFM; • one (1) manual powder spray booth using electrostatic dry epoxy powder or non-VOC paints; and • two (2) powder spray booth using electrostatic dry epoxy powder or non-VOC paints. 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 ''Cramco Inc., OP22-000040'' 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: 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.
67-05136, WellSpan York Hospital, 1001 S. George St., York, PA 17403, City of York, York County. Application received: April 11, 2024. For the boilers and generators at the York Hospital. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Actual 2023 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 6.79 tons CO, 9.49 tons NOx, and less than 1 ton of PM-10, SOx, VOC, and HAPs. 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.
07-05033, Grannas Bros. Stone & Asphalt Co., Inc., P.O. Box 468, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0488, Catharine Township, Blair County. Application received: March 28, 2024. For the operation of a hot mix asphalt and limestone crushing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Actual 2023 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.76 tons PM-10, 6.50 tons NOx, 15.37 tons CO, 3.78 tons VOC, and 3.60 tons SO2, and 1.09 tons 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.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03013, UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, 218 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17104, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Application received: June 18, 2024. For boilers and generators at the general medical and surgical hospital. The facility's potential emissions are 36.52 tpy of CO, 41.24 tpy of NOx, 3.61 tpy of SOx, 5.97 tpy of PM and 5.79 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission standards and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units since they were manufactured after June 9, 1989 and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—National Emission Standards for Compression Ignition Engines since they were manufactured after April 1, 2006.
22-05054, Highspire Terminals DE LLC, 900 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middletown, PA 17057, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Application received: April 19, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the gasoline/distillate terminal. The actual emissions from the facility in 2023 year are estimated at 0.27 tpy of NOx, 0.06 tpy of CO, 0.01 tpy of SOx, 0.02 tpy of PM10, 41.22 tpy of VOC and 1.25 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart K—Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After June 11, 1973, and Prior to May 19, 1978, 40 CFR 60 Subpart Ka—Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After May 18, 1978, and Prior to July 23, 1984, 40 CFR 60 Subpart Kb—Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart XX—Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart BBBBBB—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
36-05107, Pepperidge Farm, Inc., 2195 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 6, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the bakery facility that produces bread, rolls, cookies and crackers. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 33 tpy of NOx, 28 tpy of CO, 3 tpy of PM10, 0.2 tpy of SOx, less than 50 tpy of VOC and 3 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-00086, Engineered Arresting Systems, 2550 Market St, Aston, PA 19041, Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. Application received: April 10, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) for two paint booths, solvent cleaning operations, and a parts washer. Engineered Arresting Systems (EAS) is a manufacturer of aircraft emergency arresting systems for military aircraft (an arresting system is a barrier, cable or other engineered material designed to stop aircraft on the runway during a landing or after a rejected take off). Operations include the assembly of computer-controlled energy absorbers, friction brakes, and hook cable systems used in aircraft and on runways. EAS uses two spray booths and drying ovens to apply and cure finishing coats on the bodies of the arresting systems. EAS is classified as a natural minor facility for VOC emissions and an area source of HAP. The primary pollutants of concern is Volatile Organic Compunds (VOCs). The potential VOC emissions from the facility is 14.30 tons per year. The SOOP renewal includes requirements for monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00024, Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc./Whitemarsh Twp, 7050 Camp Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Application received: August 18, 2023. This action is a renewal of a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. In addition to research and development (R & D), J&J manufactures over-the-counter pharmaceuticals for human consumption. The facility currently has four (4) dual-fire boilers identified as Sources B02 (25 MMBtu/hr.); B06 (25 MMBtu/hr.); B07 (25 MMBtu/hr.) and B08 (24.2 MMBtu/hr.). Each boiler is capable of firing both natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil. The facility also has two (2) natural gas-fires emergency generators (Sources EG04 (5.17 MMBtu/hr. and EG08 (383 BHP)), three (3) diesel-fired emergency engines (Sources EG05 (400kW), EG06 (750 BHP) and EG07 (324 BHP)) and one (1) diesel-fired 237 BHP fire pump (Source WP02). The facility has elected to take the following facility-wide emission limits: 24.90 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per year; 22.6 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year; and 99.9 tons of particulate matter (PM). The facility is an area source for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions. In addition to applicable state requirements, the facility is subject to the 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Dc, IIII and JJJJ and 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts ZZZZ and JJJJJJ. The operating permit will include emissions limits, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00005, PA State System of Higher Education/West Chester University, 201 Carter Dr, West Chester, PA 19383, West Chester Borough, Chester County. Application received: January 18, 2024. West Chester University proposes to renew their non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of boilers and emergency generators located throughout the college campus. The facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor for Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions; and the facility has taken facility-wide fuel usage throughput restrictions for their combustion units onsite to maintain the facility-wide potential to emit NOx to less than 25 tons per year. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Manager, 570-826-2357.
39-00108D, Tierpoint Two LLC, 9999 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: May 9, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Tierpoint Two, LLC for their facility located in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County. Plan Approval No. 39-00180D will be incorporated into a Title V Operating Permit at a later date. Plan Approval No. 39-00108D is for the installation and operation of three diesel-fired 2.0 MW emergency generators. The emergency generators are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00108D and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56120114. NPDES No. PA0269158. Heritage Coal & Natural Res LLC, 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 1552, Elk Lick and Summit Township, Somerset County. Permit revision to delete 185 acres on this bituminous surface and auger mine and add to adjoining permit number 56663069 (Summit No. 2 Mine). Total SMP acres will be 168.0. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56663069. NPDES No. PA0120944. Heritage Coal & Natural Res LLC, 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552, Summit and Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County. Permit revision to add 185 acres on this bituminous surface/operation and maintenance of long-term treatment facilities and delete from adjoining permit number 56120114 (Fisher Mine). Total SMP acres will be 3,225.0. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River and unnamed tributary to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32130108. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Blacklick, Center and Young Townships, Indiana County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface & auger mine affecting 163.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to/and Aultmans Run to Conemaugh River, unnamed tributaries to/and Reeds Run to Aultmans Run to Conemaugh River classified for the following uses: TSF, WWF. Application received: July 11, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49240201. Admiral Carbon, LLC, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties. Commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and coal preparation plant operation affecting 73.5 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: June 3, 2024.
Mining Permit No. GP12 No. GP12-49240201. Admiral Carbon, LLC, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties. Application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12. Application received: June 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: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 10240303. Natural Sand Company, Inc., 149 South Board Street, Grove City, PA 16127, Buffalo Township, Butler County. Applications for a new large noncoal surface mine and GP-104 permit affecting 36.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Little Bull Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF. A variance is included to conduct support activities within 100 feet of three unnamed tributaries to Little Bull Creek. The variance is requested in order to use and maintain an existing access road that is situated within 100 feet of the streams. Application received: June 7, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 08100302. NPDES No. PA0257389. Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829, Stevens Township, Bradford County. Application for major revisions to the permit of an existing large industrial minerals surface mining permit affecting 127.9 acres. The application received includes a revision to add 26.3 acres to the permit boundary, a postmining land use change from forestland to commercial or unmanaged natural habitat, and a road variance to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of SR 467. Receiving stream(s): Rockwell Creek and Wyalusing Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: July 1, 2024. Accepted: July 9, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7475SM4. NPDES No. PA0121592. Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195-1016, Upper Nazareth and Lower Nazareth Townships, Northampton County. Renewal of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 121 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributary to the East Branch of Monocacy Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: July 3, 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.
CORRECTION—previously published on July 13, 2024
NPDES No. PA0214744. Mining Permit No. 03841308. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Perry Township, Armstrong County. Application received: May 25, 2021. Accepted: August 12, 2021.
To renew the NPDES and mining activity permit, affecting 8.8 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Tributary 49098 to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Allegheny 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 UNT 49098 to Allegheny River are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report
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
Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0236616. Mining Permit No. 17220701. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Bradford and Boggs Townships, Clearfield County. Application received: September 26, 2022. Accepted: November 23, 2022.
To operate a new coal refuse facility and related NPDES, affecting 137.9 proposed surface acres and 92.1 proposed coal refuse disposal support acres. Receiving stream(s): Long Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Clearfield Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Sediment Pond A 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) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Long Run Stream 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) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0215317. Mining Permit No. 17831601. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received: May 16, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from reclamation only activities, affecting 16.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): WWF. This receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001R Existing Sedimentation Pond Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001R (Discharges during Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001R (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001R (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity 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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4502224-005. Gerald Giarratana, P.O. Box 478, Springtown, PA 18081-5000, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 24, 2024.
This is an after the fact permit to permanently impact 0.60 acre of wetland for the construction of a single family dwelling, fabricated garage, and driveway. The project is located at 228 Cranberry Drive, (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.105686°; Longitude -75.594174°) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Latitude: 41.105686°, Longitude: -75.594174°.
E4802224-009. Kay Farmersville, LLC, 5930 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18106-9654, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 8, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Fields at Farmersville Project: 1) A stream enclosure of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of seven (7) 102-LF, 6-foot diameter reinforced concrete pipes, concrete wingwalls, and having an invert depressed 1-foot below existing streambed elevation. 2) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-inch diameter plastic sewer pipe, a 15-inch diameter stormwater pipe, and a 2-inch diameter water line. 3) A stream crossing of a UNT to Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of five (5) 86-LF, 5-foot diameter reinforced concrete pipes, concrete wingwalls, and having an invert depressed 1-foot below existing streambed elevation. 4) A utility line crossing of an enclosed portion of a UNT to Nancy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 30-inch diameter stormwater pipe and a 2-inch diameter water line. The project is located directly northwest of the intersection of Farmersville Road and Walter Road (Nazareth, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°, 39`, 37.4"; Longitude: -75°, 18`, 43.7") in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County.
E3502224-003. UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 10, 2024.
1. Excavate approximately 416 cubic yards of sedimentation from the riverbank of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF) to return the bank slope to a previously existing 2H:1V slope. 2. Temporarily install a concrete bin barrier within the floodway of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF) in order to protect workers while removing previously mentioned sedimentation. The barrier is to be removed upon completion of grading. The project is located in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 24`, 32", Longitude: -75°, 40`, 29".
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4502224-006. Robert Borislow, 1210 Red Barn Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 24, 2024.
1. Construct and maintain a 90 square foot floating dock on the edge of Lake Naomi, near the location where Tennis Run (HQ-CWF, MF) flows into the lake, and a 192 square foot bulkhead on the bank of Tennis Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and on the edge of its associated wetlands (EV), used to anchor the dock. 2. Temporarily remove an existing wooden bridge over Tennis Run (HQ-CWF, MF) to install a temporary steel bridge for construction equipment to cross the stream. The temporary bridge will be removed and replaced with the existing wooden bridge upon completion of the project. The project is located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 07`, 01", Longitude: -75°, 27`, 00".
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2203124-005. PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 17, 2024.
To remove existing structure and to (1) install and maintain a 87.25 foot x 65 foot bridge over Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) with riprap scour protection and (2) 3 outfalls 18-inch and 30-inch diameter and a 19-inch x 30 inch outfall to Paxton Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of improving transportation safety. The project proposes to permanently impact 158 linear feet, temporarily impact 55 linear feet of stream channel. The project is located in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County Latitude: 40.2822°, Longitude: -76.8842°.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E6703224-009. Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, 400 Market Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Warrington Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 17, 2024.
1.) To remove an existing CMP culvert; 2.) To relocate a portion of an existing watercourse; 3.) To install and maintain a new elliptical reinforced concrete pipe culvert. The resource being impacted is an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Beaver Creek (WWF, MF). The purpose of the project is to replace an existing, failing culvert pipe. The watercourse relocation is necessary to eliminate the potential for negative impact to an existing, endangered Shumard's oak tree. The new culvert (55.0-feet in length) will be installed in the relocated portion of the watercourse. Total permanent impacts associated with the channel relocation and culvert replacement will be 382.0-linear feet (11,782.0-square feet) of watercourse impact. No wetlands will be impacted as a result of the project. The project is located in Lewisberry, PA 17339, in Warrington Township, York County (Latitude: (40.0766°), Longitude (-76.8932°)).
E6703224-007. Messiah Lifeways, 100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Fairview Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 4, 2024.
1.) To construct and maintain an outfall structure impacting the floodway and banks of the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF, MF); 2.) To construct and maintain a walking path in the floodway of the Yellow Breeches Creek (CWF, MF). The impacts are associated with a development project that proposes to construct 235 independent living units. Permanent impacts associated with the outfall structure will be as follows: Watercourse—26.0-linear feet (650.0-square feet); Floodway—4,012.0-square feet. Permanent impacts associated with the walkway will be as follows: Floodway—1,192.0-linear feet (41,725.0-square feet). There will be no wetland impacts associated with the project. The project is located at 100 Spangler's Mill Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, in Fairview Township, York County. Latitude: 40.21496°, Longitude: -76.9046°.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E6703224-005. Hellam Township, 35 Walnut Springs Rd, York, PA 17406-9001, Hellam Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 4, 2024.
To 1.) remove three (3) existing steel culvert pipes; 2.) install and maintain a rigid frame open-bottom box culvert and 3.) install and maintain a water line (attached to the box culvert) in a UNT to the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF). The project will permanently impact 74.0-linear feet (1,243.2-square feet) of the UNT to the Susquehanna River. The original crossing of the UNT was destroyed during a previous flooding event and the proposed project is necessary to provide a permanent/long-term crossing of the UNT. The project is located at 6298 River Drive, York, PA 17406-8868 in Hellam Township, York County (Latitude: (40.0358), Longitude (-76.5642)). There will be no wetland impacts as a result of this project.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E1501224-005. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA 19333, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 3, 2024.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is proposing to perform watercourse restoration/bank stabilization along a 774 linear feet of stream reach through their Central Park Property within an unnamed tributary to Trout Creek (WWF, MF). This activity includes installation of step-pool structures within the watercourse, realignment of a portion of the watercourse to protect existing infrastructure, and grading of the streambanks. Construction and maintenance of two preformed scour holes and repair to an existing riprap apron for an 18-inch RCP outfall are considered waived activities under 105.12(a)(2). Impacts to resource include 774 linear feet (9,147.6 square feet, 0.21 acre) of permanent watercourse impact and 2,613.6 square feet (0.06 acre) of permanent floodway. This project is located off of Devon State Road at 631 Berwyn Baptist Road in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County (USGS PA Valley Forge Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.058596°, Longitude: -75.431481°.
E4601224-016. Whitpain Township, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 28, 2024.
Whitpain Township is proposing to rehabilitate the existing Mermaid Park by removing the impervious surfaces and to construct and maintain new playgrounds, walking paths, shade structures, and a parking lot in and along the 100-year assumed floodway of Stony Creek (TSF) resulting in approximately 0.279 acre of floodway impact. The site is located near the intersection of Old Arch and Jolly Roads (Lansdale, PA USGS map) in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.14975°, Longitude: -75.29765°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205224-006. Atlantic Industrial Space, LLC, 696 McKeesport Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037, Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 13, 2024.
E0205224-006. Atlantic Industrial Space, LLC, 696 McKeesport Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037, Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove an existing 33` long x 24` wide concrete ford crossing from Wylie Run (WWF) and construct and maintain a replacement road crossing consisting of two (2), 32.6` long by 36" diameter SLCCPP culverts with headwalls,
2. Construct and maintain a 6" C900 waterline utility crossing of Wylie Run,
3. Construct and maintain three (3) parallel 6" PVC conduit utility line crossings of Wylie Run,
4. Construct and maintain 15 lf of 8" PVC pipe sanitary sewer line that connects to an existing sanitary system within the floodway of Wylie Run.
For the purpose of safely accessing private commercial property and utility line improvements. The project will permanently impact 32.6 lf (0.005 acre) of watercourse and 0.026 acre of floodway. The project will temporarily impact 75 lf (0.031) of watercourse and 0.060 acre of floodway.
The project site is located at 760 Atlantic Ave, Elizabeth TWP, PA 15037, (Glassport, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 16`, 51.01"; W: -79°, 52`, 34.06", Sub-basin 19C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County.
E1105223-002. Jackson Township Supervisors, 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909, Jackson Township, Cambria County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 30, 2024.
E1105224-002. Jackson Township Supervisors, 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, 15909, Jackson Township, Cambria County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Construct and maintain a stormwater outfall channel, which is 3 ft deep with a bottom width of 5 ft and a top width of 17 ft, along Laurel Run (HQ-CWF).
For the purpose of discharging managed stormwater from the development of the Jackson Township Business Park. The project will permanently impact 17 linear feet of stream and 1,020 square feet of floodway. The project will temporarily impact 30 linear feet of stream and 1,800 square feet of floodway.
The project site is located southeast of the intersection of Laurel Ridge Road and Chickaree Hill Road, within the Jackson Township Business Park (Vintondale, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 26`, 57"; W: -78°, 53`, 19"; Sub-basin 18D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
E6305224-003. McDonald Borough, 151 School Street, McDonald, PA 15057, McDonald Borough, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 12, 2024.
The applicant proposes to:
Construct and maintain a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge (64 feet long by 10 feet wide), with concrete footers, across Robinson Run (WWF).
For the purpose of providing a connection between the Panhandle Trail and Heritage Park in McDonald Borough.
The project proposes to permanently impact 10 linear feet and temporarily impact 20 linear feet of watercourse. Additionally, the project proposes to permanently impact 475 square feet (0.01 acre) of floodway and temporarily impact 2,678 square feet (0.06 acre) of floodway.
The project site is located on West End Drive near Heritage Park, (Canonsburg, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 21`, 54"; W: -80°, 14`, 36.6918"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Cecil Township and Robinson Township, Washington County.
E0405124-001. PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 29, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove the existing 35-LF long, 202-LF wide, Three (3) Span Steel Multi-Girder Bridge structure, over Connoquenessing Creek (WWF), including two multi-pier structures, and to construct and maintain a new 42-LF long, 242-LF wide, Two (2) Span Composite Steel Plate Bridge, including a central pier and scour protection, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 195 LF and a permanent floodway impact of 1.535 acres.
2. Construct and maintain a 121-LF long, 113-LF wide, temporary causeway, consisting of ten (10) 18" steel pipes, and for a short duration, a 25-LF extension of this causeway will be needed for the removal of existing Pier 1. This activity will have a temporary watercourse impact of 121 LF and a temporary floodway impact of 0.314 acre.
3. Construct and maintain a new 24" diameter RCP stormwater outfall, namely Outfall A, along Connoquenessing Creek, including end walls and rock apron, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 9 LF, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.016 acre.
4. Construct and maintain a new 18" diameter RCP stormwater outfall, namely Outfall B, along Connoquenessing Creek, including end walls and rock apron, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 17 LF, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.002 acre.
5. Construct and maintain temporary erosion and sedimentation control structures in and along the Connoquenessing Creek and its floodway.
For the purpose of replacing a structure along PA Route 65, including a full depth roadway widening and reconstruction. The project will have a cumulative permanent impact of 221 LF to watercourses, and a cumulative temporary impact of 303 LF to watercourses, as well as a cumulative permanent impact on 1.553 acres of floodways, and a cumulative temporary impact on 0.717 acre of floodways. The project site is located along SR 65, between the route's intersections with SR 1006 and SR 1005 (Beaver Falls, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 50`, 7.3116"; W: -80°, 16`, 22.6551"; Sub-basin 20C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in North Sewickley and Franklin Townships, Beaver County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA3815224-002. JKL Real Estate Holdings, 330 Crest Rod, Lebanon, PA 17042, South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 7, 2023.
The applicant proposes to restore Hazel Dyke Creek (TSF-MF) by removing approximately 20,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,100 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 51.8 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 6.8 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. Other proposed work includes the construction of 3 outfall structures, 4 utility crossings, and a minor crossing. The restoration project is located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of Schaeffer Road (Route 419) and State Drive in South Lebanon Township, PA. Latitude: 40.288333°, Longitude: -76.378889°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D13-123, D13-015, D13-014, D13-13EA. Brooke Klotz, Jim Thorpe Borough, 101 East Tenth St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County. Applicant proposes to remove the Nos. 1—4 Dams to eliminate a threat to public safety and to cumulatively restore approximately 350 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the proposed floodway on D13-015. The stream morphometry will mimic upstream reference conditions in the stream's historic alignment. Native stone from the dams will be incorporated into the stream channel to mimic natural conditions. The projects are located across Silk Mill Run (Existing Use (EV, MF)) (Christmans, PA USGS Quadrangle), Latitude: 40.8840°, 40.8827°, 40.8805°, 40.8789°, Longitude: -75.7093°, -75.7116°, -75.7159°, -75.7190°. Application received: July 1, 2024.
D06-009EA. Timothy Krall, City of Reading, 899 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19607, City of Reading, Berks County. Applicant proposes to remove Bushong Dam to eliminate a significant threat to public safety and to restore approximately 3,000 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes partial sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading and lining of the channel using native stone from the Bushong Dam and the upstream timber crib dam. The downstream scour hole will be filled with stone from the dam and choked with graded material in phases. Once Bushong Dam is removed, the upstream timber crib dam will be removed. The project is located across Tulpehocken Creek (WWF, MF) (Reading, PA USGS Quadrangle Map), Latitude: 40.3459°, Longitude: -75.9521°. Application received: July 3, 2024.
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