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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
GP13-43-00034C: Lindy Paving Inc.—Wheatland Asphalt Plant, 255 Ohio Street, Wheatland, PA 16161, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Issued a GP-13 for a new hot mix asphalt plant. Permit expires April 30, 2029. Application received: January 29, 2024. Issued: May 15, 2024April 1, 2024.
AG5A-10-00017A: XTO Energy Inc., 150 Donaldson Road, Fenelton, PA 16034, Clearfield Township, Butler County. Issued a new GP5A at the Cypher Wellpad, to replace a previous Exemption 38 determination. This permit expires April 30, 2029. Application received: April 18, 2024. Issued: May 16, 2024.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
AG5A-37-00001A: Hilcorp Energy Co—Mahoning Buckner Production Facility, 1013 Skyhill Road, Edinburg, PA 16116, Mahoning Township, Lawrence County. Issued a GP5-A for the operation of existing sources at the Mahoning-Buckner Well Pad facility. The facility includes: one unconventional natural gas well (well 2H), one (1) 203 bhp compressor engine(s), one (1) 0.20 MMBtu/hr reboiler(s), one (1) 0.75 MMBtu/hr line heater(s), two (2) 16,800 gal storage tank(s), one (1) 0.54 MMCf/d dehydrator unit(s), and associated pneumatic devices, venting, blowdowns, and fugitive emissions. Hilcorp Energy, Mahoning-Buckner Well Pad processes natural gas of Marcellus and Utica shale natural gas wells. The proposed general plan approval/Operating Permit No. AG5A-37-00001A will supersede all previous Exemption 38 site coverage. Application received: April 26, 2024. Issued: May 24, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP9-67-03157: United Natural Foods, Inc., 225 Cross Farm Lane, York, PA 17406, Conewago Township, York County. For three (3) diesel engines powering two emergency generators and a fire pump, under GP9, at the facility. The general authorization was renewed. Application received: June 13, 2024. Issued: July 8, 2024.
GP14-50-03009A: Kimberly Taylor Pet Crematory, 1744 Sherman's Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024, Centre Township, Perry County. For a new animal crematory under GP14. Application received: June 23, 2024. Issued: July 11, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP2-06-05068D: Reading Terminals DE, LLC, 901 Mountain Home Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County. To reactivate an existing internal floating roof fuel storage tank under GP2, at the Sinking Spring Terminal. Application received: July 3, 2024. Issued: July 15, 2024.
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.
GP3-23-0027: H&K Group Pyramid Quarry, 414 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063-5964, Aston Township, Delaware County. This action is for the issuance of a General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for a portable nonmetallic mineral processing plant, powered by a public utility. Application received: June 6, 2024. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP5-30-00251B/AG5-30-00010B: CNX Midstream Operating Company LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. On July 11, 2024, the Department authorized CNX Midstream Operating Co. LLC the continued operation of: One (1) Dehydrator rated at 140 MMSCFD, one (1) produced water tank rated at 400-bbl, one (1) condensate tank rated at 400-bbl,one (1) truck load out operation, one (1) VDU, each rated at 18.42 MMBtu/hr, one (1) enclosed flare rated at 5.0 MMBtu/hr, pigging operations, and fugitive emission sources at their existing RHL-22 Dehydration Station located in Richhill Township, Greene County. Application received: June 18, 2024. Authorized: July 11, 2024.
GP1-04-00740B: Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC, 300 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061, Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. Continued operation of three (3) 99.94 MMBtu/hr temporary natural gas-fired boilers. Application received: June 3, 2024. Authorized: July 9, 2024.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
32-00449A: Air Liquide Advanced Technologies US LLC, 119 Business Park Lot 2, Center Township, PA 15717, Center Township, Indiana County. Transferred an existing plan approval due to a change in ownership of the facility from Gruppo EF Technologie to Air Liquide. Plan Approval expiration date remains December 31, 2024. Application received: December 6, 2023. Issued: May 21, 2024.
25-00911B: Humane Society of Northwestern PA/Erie Facility, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506, Millcreek Township, Erie County. Issued a plan approval for installation and temporary operation of a new pet crematory. Permit expires October 31, 2025. Application received: August 2, 2023. Issued: May 8, 2024.
37-00331F: RWE Holding Co/West Pittsburgh Plant, 535 Rundle Rd, New Castle, PA 16101, Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Issued a plan approval for the replacement of a Cartridge Dust Collector controlling the dry bulk carbon transfer process at the facility. The project potential emissions are estimated at 0.9 tpy PM. The facility is a Natural Minor facility. Permit expires November 8, 2025. Application received: October 16, 2023. Issued: May 9, 2024.
24-00131Y: SGL Carbon LLC/St Mary's Facility, 900 Theresia Street, Saint Mary's, PA 15857-1832, City of Saint Mary's, Elk County. Issued a plan approval to install two (2) new V.O.G (Vacuum Outgas Furnace) Furnaces, a new wet scrubber control device to control chlorine and Hydrogen Fluoride emissions from the new furnaces, and a new wet scrubber to replace an existing one for two existing V.O.G. furnaces at their facility located in City of Saint Mary's, Elk County. SGL is a Natural Minor facility and a manufacturer of graphite products under State Only Operating Permit # 24-00131. This permit expires on November 30, 2025. Application received: May 5, 2023. Issued: May 30, 2024.
25-00501B: Ellwood National Forge Company/Corry Facility, 441 E. Main Street, Corry, PA 16407, City of Corry, Erie County. Issued a plan approval to install one (1) aluminum forging furnace, two (2) aluminum drop bottom furnaces, two (2) quench tanks with immersion heaters, and two (2) aluminum box aging ovens at the facility located in Corry City, Erie County. Ellwood is a Natural Minor facility and an open die forging facility under State Only Operating Permit # 25-00501. Permit expires November 30, 2025. Application received: October 12, 2023. Issued: June 10, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-03042A: G & S Foods, LLC, 293 Blettner Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331, Conewago Township, Adams County. For the construction and operation of a snack food manufacturing facility. Application received: February 21, 2024. Issued: July 9, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05007S: Carpenter Technology Corporation, 101 Bern St., Reading, PA 19601, City of Reading, Berks County. For the repurposing of a 3,500 gallon sulfuric acid tank into an additional nitric acid/nitric-hydrofluoric tank, that will be part of Source ID 104A (Block 3 Nitric Pickling Line) controlled by a Wet Scrubber Source ID C04A (Scrubber: Nitric Pickling B-154) at the specialty steel alloys manufacturing facility. There are some materials that are processed by both Source 104A and the Block HCL Pickling Line Source 103A. Since the exact product mix is unknown and to allow for operational flexibility to meet customer orders and product demand, it is conservatively assumed that the entirety of production attributed to the Source 104A project will be material processed in both lines (i.e., Source 103A and Source 104A). Application received: December 15, 2023. Issued: July 9, 2024.
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.
23-0227: Bella Materials LLC, 3305 W 9th St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-5241, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This action is for the installation of a Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plant (PNMPP) operating at a Construction & Demolition Waste facility where asphalt and concrete material are received at their facility via trucks. Application received: March 1, 2024. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-65-00125A: ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings, LLC, 100 River Road, Brackenridge, PA 15014, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. On July 10, 2024, the Department issued a Plan Approval extension to ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings, LLC for 180 days to modify and revise NOx emission limits in the plan approval of ATI Latrobe facility located at Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: June 27, 2024. Issued: July 10, 2024.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
03-00975D: Armstrong Power LLC—South Bend Facility, 2313 State Route 156, Shelocta, PA 15774, South Bend Township, Armstrong County. Issued a 6-month extension to allow more time for evaluation of stack test reports. This expires December 31, 2024. Application received: May 30, 2024. Issued: June 13, 2024.
37-00008C: Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood City Plant, 800 Commercial Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. Issued a 6-month plan approval extension to allow more time to resolve stack testing issues. Application received: May 2, 2024. Issued: June 13, 2024. This extension expires December 31, 2024.
37-00300C: North American Forgemasters Company, 710 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Issued a 6-month plan approval extension to allow more time to resolve stack testing issues. Application received: May 2, 2024. Issued: June 13, 2024. Extension expires December 31, 2024.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00162: Hammond Lead Products/Pottstown Plant, 10 S Grosstown Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464, West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the operation of a lead oxide manufacturing plant. Application received: December 22, 2023. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
11-00378: Interpower Alcon Partners, LP, 141 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, Cambria Township, Cambria County. On July 15, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a modification to the Title V Operating Permit to Interpower Alcon Partners, LP for the waste coal-fired electric generating facility located in Cambria Township, Cambria County. The modification addresses petition No. III-2020-13 of June 7, 2022, and also incorporates presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT III) requirements into the Title V Operating Permit. Application received: November 9, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 20, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00124: Graphic Packaging International, LLC, 1500 Riveredge Pkwy, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30328-4658, Pittston Township, Luzerne County. The Department issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for GPI located in Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Operations at this facility include flexographic printing and forming of paper cups used in the food and beverage industry. The facility also manufactures polystyrene plastic lids for paper cups through an extrusion and thermal forming process. Other operations include paper and cardboard trimming/baling, storage of raw materials, print roller image setting, flexographic paint drying, and warehousing. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. Application received: January 24, 2024. Renewal issued: July 10, 2024.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
25-00360: The Electric Materials Company, P.O. Box 390, North East, PA 16428-0390, North East Borough, Erie County. The Department issued the renewal of a Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit to a copper manufacturer, whose processes include forging, extrusion, casting, foundry, mill, machining, and plating operations. The primary sources at the facility are miscellaneous natural gas combustion, an emergency generator, a brite annealing furnace, cold batch dip tanks, mica electric ovens, a natural gas furnace, electric induction furnaces, and parts washers. Facility potential emissions are as follows: particulate matter, 41.64 tons per year (TPY); sulfur oxides, 0.1593 TPY; nitrogen oxides, 19.40 TPY; carbon monoxide, 15.15 TPY; and volatile organic compounds, 43.35 TPY. The permit contains emission and operating hours restrictions, along with monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: April 26, 2023. Issued: July 2, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-05028: Fry Communications, Inc., 101 Fry Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2654, Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County. For the Building 3 printing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: March 14, 2024. Issued: July 9, 2024.
21-05013: Fry Communications, Inc., 101 Fry Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2654, Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County. For Buildings 1 and 2 printing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: March 14, 2024. Issued: July 9, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05076: Penn Medicine—Lancaster General Hospital, 555 North Duke Street, P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604-3555, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. For boilers and generators and a turbine at the medical and surgical hospital. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: December 12, 2023. Issued: July 9, 2024.
06-05092: H & K Group, Inc., 2052 Lucon Road, P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474-0196, Cumru Township, Berks County. For the South Reading Asphalt plant. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: February 19, 2024. Issued: July 8, 2024.
06-03093: H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 79, Skippack, PA 19474-0079, Cumru Township, Berks County. For the railcar unloading station. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: February 19, 2024. Issued: July 8, 2024.
38-03028: Brentwood Industries, Inc., 2101 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046-2757, West Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. For the thermo-formed products manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: March 12, 2024. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
OP-65-00778: Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals, LLC, 2124 PA 906, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. On July 9, 2024, the Department issued a renewed Natural Minor Operating Permit to Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals, LLC for the operation of a facility that stores, transfers, packages, and loads and unloads various products. Sources of emissions consist of loading and unloading operations of various materials, and emergency generators (one (1) 42 hp diesel emergency generator and one (1) 275 hp portable diesel emergency generator). The proposed Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit located at the facility in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: July 19, 2023. Accepted: August 1, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
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.
67-05145: Oldcastle Building Envelope, Inc., 1551 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403, Spring Garden Township, York County. For the architectural door and window manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit underwent a significant modification to remove facility-wide operating hour restrictions and associated operating hour recordkeeping requirements for surface coating operations. Application received: April 4, 2024. Issued: July 10, 2024.
Operating Permit(s) Denied, Terminated, Suspended or Revoked Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.431 and 127.461.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
AG5-17-00003A: Diversified Energy Company, 125 Industry Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Brady Township, Clearfield County. The Department terminated the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Compression Stations, Processing Plants, and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) general permit authorization due to the shutdown of certain air contaminant sources at the Kewanee Deemer Compressor Station. The facility will operate under exemption status, but all remaining air contaminant sources are subject to the applicable regulations under 25 Pa. Code §§ 121—145 and Federal standards found in 40 CFR Part 60 and 40 CFR Part 63. Compliance with the exemption criteria and applicable regulations along with recordkeeping to demonstrate compliance is necessary to maintain permit exemption status. Application received: June 12, 2024. Revoked: July 10, 2024. Effective: July 10, 2024.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32901603. NPDES No. PA0214507. Tipple Four J, Inc., P.O. Box 435, Seward, PA 15954, Armstrong Township, Indiana County. Renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit for the Tipple Four J Preparation Plant affecting 8.1 acres. Receiving stream: Crooked Creek classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: December 21, 2022. Renewal issued: July 16, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500 or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 63120103. NPDES No. PA0252298. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, Nottingham Township, Washington County. Permit renewal for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 125.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Mingo Creek; classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: December 26, 2023. Issued: July 10, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49860201. Rosini Enterprises, Inc., 453 Vein Access Road, Coal Township, PA 17866, Coal Township, Northumberland County. Correction to an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation to add surface mining affecting 53.0 acres. Receiving stream: Carbon Run. Application received: January 12, 2024. Correction issued: July 12, 2024.
Noncoal Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 43140801. Leali Brothers Excavating, Inc., 2850 Industrial Road, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine. Restoration of 1.0 acre completed. Application received: May 8, 2024. Final bond release approved: June 27, 2024. Application received: May 8, 2024. Accepted: June 27, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 10120303. NPDES No. PA0259322. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Worth Township, Butler County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post mining land use from Pastureland/Land Occasionally Cut for Hay and Residential to Unmanaged Natural Habitat and Residential. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: January 17, 2024. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 10120303. NPDES No. PA0259322. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Worth Township, Butler County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: January 17, 2024. Renewed: July 15, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 42042804. NPDES No. PA0280658. Richard A. Powell, 1423 West Kane Road, Kane, PA 16735, Wetmore Township, McKean County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: January 22, 2024. Renewed: July 15, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 6774SM1. PA0594695. National Limestone Quarry, Inc., 3499 Quarry Road, Middleburg, PA 17842, Perry Township, Snyder County. Approval for a depth revision to the final permitted pit floor elevation for the large industrial mineral permit affecting 85.75 acres. The final pit floor elevation will be lowered from 650 feet MSL to 600 feet MSL. Receiving stream(s): North Branch Mahantango Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: September 7, 2023. Accepted: September 11, 2023. Issued: July 8, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54070301. Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc., 40 Rolling Rock Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, Wayne Township, Schuylkill County. Correction of an existing quarry operation to add 13.3 acres to the permit area for a total of 84.4 acres. Receiving streams: Little Swatara Creek and Bear Creek. Application received: November 21, 2023. Correction issued: July 10, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54070301. GP104 Permit No. PAM117002. Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc., 40 Rolling Rock Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, Wayne Township, Schuylkill County. Modification of coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving streams: Little Swatara Creek and Bear Creek. Application received: November 21, 2023. Coverage issued: July 10, 2024.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 36244120. M3 Explo, LLC, P.O. Box 615, Bowmansville, PA 17507, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Campus Road residential development. Application received: June 28, 2024. Permit issued: July 10, 2024. Expiration date: June 28, 2025.
Permit No. 36244121. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Rapho Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Core 5, 283 Mt. Joy Warehouse. Application received: July 8, 2024. Permit issued: July 10, 2024. Expiration date: July 1, 2025.
Permit No. 39244107. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Construction blasting for Lehigh Hills West. Application received: July 12, 2024. Permit issued: July 15, 2024. Expiration date: July 31, 2025.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1704224-001. Westover Borough, 143 Tannery Road, Westover, PA 16692, Westover Borough, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Department of Environmental Protection has issued Westover Borough a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit for the improvements to Mary Street including stabilization of the roadway, drainage improvement, and to make the road more flood resilient. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to wetlands or waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this project. The proposed project is located within the floodway of Chest Creek which is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of High Quality—Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF). Latitude: 40°, 45`, 5.88", Longitude: -78°, 39`, 59.38". Application received: February 28, 2024. Issued: June 12, 2024.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002223-003. Crossroads XOX, LLC, 1265 Miller Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091-9765, Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Crossroads XOX Distribution Center: 1) A fill within 0.08-acre of PEM wetlands. 2) A fill within 0.05-acre of PEM wetlands. 3) A fill within 0.08-acre of PEM wetlands. 4) A fill within 0.02-acre of PSS wetlands. 5) A fill within 0.13-acre of PEM wetlands. 6) A fill within 0.21-acre of PFO wetlands. 7) A fill within 0.18-acre of PFO wetlands. 8) A fill within 0.01-acre of PFO wetlands. 9) A fill within 0.03-acre of PEM wetlands. 10) A fill within 0.03-acre of PSS wetlands. 11) A fill within 0.16-acre of PFO wetlands. 12) A fill within 0.02-acre of PSS wetlands. 13) A fill within 2.66-acres of PSS wetlands. 14) A fill within 0.01-acre of PFO wetlands. 15) A fill within 0.02-acre of PFO wetlands. 16) A fill within 0.06-acre of PEM wetlands. 17) A fill within 0.04-acre of PEM wetlands. 18) A fill within 0.01-acre of PEM wetlands. 19) A fill within 0.05-acre of PSS wetlands. 20) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.14-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 21) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.03-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 22) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 1.01-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 23) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.47-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 24) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.23-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 25) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.18-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). 26) A fill within the normal pool elevation of a 0.15-acre open body of water within the Black Creek Watershed (CWF, MF). The project is located approximately 0.3 mile southeast of the intersection of Tomhicken Road and Slusser Lane (Conyngham, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 58`, 23" Longitude: -76°, 3`, 17") in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 40°, 58`, 23", Longitude: -76°, 3`, 17". Application received: February 27, 2023. Issued: July 11, 2024.
E3502223-007. Sunnyside Road Associates, LLC, 100 Front Street, Suite 560, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Sunnyside Road Warehouse project consisting of construction of a 334,800 square foot warehouse, associated access drives, parking areas and stormwater facilities: 1. To place fill in 0.03 acre of wetlands associated with site grading for parking areas. 2. To place fill in 0.13 acre of wetlands associated with site grading for parking areas and an access road. To compensate for the permanent wetland impacts, the applicant is proposing to purchase 0.19 acre of wetland mitigation banking credits. The project is located on the right of Sunnyside Road approximately 0.6 mile after turning onto Sunnyside Road from Moosic Lake Road (SR 247) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 28`, 3" Longitude: -75°, 32`, 57") in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County. Latitude: 41°, 28`, 3", Longitude: -75°, 32`, 57". Application received: September 28, 2023. Issued: July 15, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603223-022. Birdsboro Municipal Authority, 202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508, Robeson Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To 1) construct and maintain a 6-foot wide by 80-foot long, steel beam, single-span, pedestrian bridge with concrete footings, and riprap, across and along Hay Creek (EV, MF), resulting in 75 linear feet (1,875 square feet) of permanent stream impact and 5,775 square feet of permanent floodway impact; 2) construct and maintain a riprap temporary stream crossing within and along Hay Creek (EV, MF), all for the purpose of providing a safe crossing of Hay Creek to access the Birdsboro Preserve Rustic Park features within the Birdsboro Preserve. The project is located within the Birdsboro Preserve (Latitude: 40.248882, Longitude: -75.821398). No wetlands will be impacted by the proposed project. Latitude: 40.248882°, Longitude: -75.821398°. Application received: November 28, 2023. Issued: July 12, 2024.
E2203224-001. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 27 West Chocolate Way, Suite 100, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To 1) demolish and remove existing features temporarily impacting approximately 5,212 square feet of the floodway of Spring Creek (WWF, MF) and permanently impacting approximately 1,009 square feet of the floodway of Spring Creek (WWF, MF). All proposed work is for the purpose of preparing the area for a future attraction. The project is located at Longitude: 40.28727, Latitude: -76.55420 in Derry Township, Dauphin County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.28727°, Longitude: -76.55420°. Application received: February 19, 2024. Issued: July 12, 2024.
E0703223-005. Roaring Spring Park, LLC, 3082 Highway 88, Dilliner, PA 15327, Roaring Spring Borough, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Giving its consent to demolish existing degraded structures from a decommissioned paper mill. The proposed work will impact 10,391 square feet of Halter Creek (CWF, MF) and 19,982 square feet of its floodway, as well as approximately 3,064 square feet of UNT to Halter Creek (CWF, MF) and 48,094 square feet of its floodway. The buildings which are slated for removal include various structures utilized in the paper making and ancillary processes, including, but not limited to, storage and office buildings, production areas, and electrical/utility buildings. Each building will be demolished by industry standard best practices. The method of demolition will include the external collapse of building walls where appropriate and controlled implosion of structures where required. Latitude: 40.336984°, Longitude: -78.406181°. Application received: December 6, 2023. Issued: July 9, 2024.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E0901223-003. Morning Companies, LLC, 132-A Veterans Lane, # 362, Doylestown, PA 18902, Dublin Borough, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
Morning Companies, LLC, proposes the following activities in and along the 100-year floodway of the UNT Morris Run associated with the construction of two new story buildings and parking lots: 1) To realign approximately 296 LF of the existing stream channel associated with retaining wall rapping the new proposed development. 2) To construct and maintain a new 8-ft by 3-ft concrete box culvert along the existing stream channel. 3) To construct and maintain three checked dams along the stream channel to match the existing slope for the total 3,318 SF of waterway impact. The site is located at 144 North Main Street, near the intersection of North Main Street and Manor Drive (Doylestown, PA USGS Map) in the Borough of Dublin, Bucks County. Latitude: 40.374028°, Longitude: -75.207794°. Application received: February 28, 2023. Permit issued: July 10, 2024.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E4601224-012. Upper Hanover Township, P.O. Box 27, East Greenville, PA 18041, Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To Upper Hanover Township, proposing to construct and maintain a pickleball court associated with a stormwater management facility in and along the 100-year floodplain of Macoby Creek (TSF), which is funded by the Montco2040 Grant, resulting in 29,037.46 square feet (0.67 acre) of permanent floodplain impact. The site is located at Macoby Creek Park at 1044 East Eleventh Street (Milford-Square, PA USGS Map) in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.38615°, Longitude: -75.48242°. Application received: May 22, 2024. Permit issued: July 10, 2024.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E1105224-001. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 260 Laurel Ridge Road, Johnstown, PA 15909, Jackson Township, Cambria County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: July 16, 2024. Issued: July 16, 2024.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct and maintain an 18 stormwater discharge pipe and rip-rap outlet to Laurel Run (HQ-CWF).
For the purpose of discharging stormwater from the development of a fueling and hauling building, by Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., in the Jackson Township Business Park. The project will permanently impact 30 linear feet of stream and 100 square feet of floodway. The project will temporarily impact 40 linear feet of stream and 1,500 square feet of floodway.
The project site is located at the terminus of Laurel Ridge Road, within the Jackson Township Business Park (Vintondale, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 26`, 43"; W: 78°, 53`, 29"; Sub-basin 18D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
E6505223-005. Laurel Valley Golf Club, P.O. Box 435, Ligonier, PA 15658, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: May 1, 2023. Issued: July 9, 2024.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Place and maintain fill within an existing 0.27-acre on-stream pond and remove the outlet weir structure, and to construct and maintain approximately 160 LF of watercourse in its place;
2. Place and maintain fill within 294 LF of Tributary 43755 to the Loyalhanna Creek (CWF), which will include the removal of an existing 32 LF long 18-inch HDPE culvert which carries a cart path over Tributary 43755, and to construct and maintain a 394 LF of a relocated section of a reach of Tributary 43755 immediately below the aforementioned item 1 activity;
3. Construct and maintain two (2) 30-inch diameter culverts, at two different locations, in the relocated reach of Tributary 43755, one 18 LF long and one 33 LF long;
4. Place and maintain fill within an existing 0.12-acre off-stream water hazard pond and remove the outlet weir structure, and to construct and maintain a 0.122-acre pond along the floodway of Tributary 43755;
5. The project will also permanently impact 0.513 acre of the floodway of Tributary 43755 to Loyalhanna Creek by grading to accommodate the aforementioned stream relocation.
For the purpose of remediating bank failures due to erosion and water ponding, along an approximately 584 LF section of Tributary 43755 to Loyalhanna Creek and making improvements to the golf course. Mitigation will be provided by the aforementioned channel construction and relocation, and pond construction.
The project site is located at 175 Palmer Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658, Ligonier, PA (USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 13`, 40"; W: -79°, 14`, 13"; Sub-basin 18C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.
E6505221-010. Living Treasures II, Inc., 288 PA-711, Jones Mills, PA 15646, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Application received: August 16, 2021. Issued: July 9, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Construct and maintain three water intakes in Indian Creek (HQ-CWF) to deliver water from Indian Creek to Ponds A, B, and C. Each intake will consist of a submerged 3/4-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in a protective 2-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit. Each intake will be fitted with a 3/16-inch round side-perforated stainless-steel suction strainer and stabilized with R-6 riprap. An intermittent duty flexible impeller pump will be attached to each line and installed within the floodway of Indian Creek;
2. Operate and maintain a wooden gazebo with an access bridge within Pond A;
3. Construct and maintain a 10-foot extension of the existing outfall from Pond A, in and along Indian Creek, consisting of 6-inch PVC pipe and R-6 riprap apron;
4. Construct and maintain a 10-foot extension of the existing outfall from Pond B, in and along Indian Creek, consisting of 8-inch CPP pipe and R-6 riprap apron;
5. Operate and maintain an existing 10-inch HDPE outfall pipe from Pond C within the floodway of Indian Creek. This outfall pipe outlets into an existing drainage swale;
6. Place and maintain R-4 riprap within the aforementioned drainage swale within the floodway of Indian Creek;
7. Construct and maintain a 10-foot extension of the existing outfall from the drainage swale, in and along Indian Creek, consisting of 15-inch CMP pipe and R-6 riprap apron.
For the purpose of supplying water (0.5 GPM per pump) to three ponds located within animal exhibits. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 36 linear feet (LF) of stream, 0.03 acre of floodway, and 0.02 acre of pond, and temporarily impact 60 LF of stream and 0.17 acre of floodway.
The project site is located at 288 PA-711, Jones Mills, PA 15646 (Seven Springs, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 05`, 14"; W: -79°, 20`, 48"; Sub-basin 19E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG295824007-00
Applicant Name Coterra Energy Inc.
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Township(s) Auburn Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Dark Hollow (CWF, MF), West Creek (CWF, MF)
Issued: July 10, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG294123005-01
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Co LLC
Contact Person Douglas Kepler
Address 51 Zents Boulevard
City, State, Zip Brookville, PA 15825-2701
Township(s) Lewis Township
County Lycoming County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Grays Run (HQ-CWF, MF), UNT to Lycoming Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Application received: June 4, 2024
Issued: July 11, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG295824011-00
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services LLC
Contact Person Adam Weightman
Address 30351 Route 6
City, State, Zip Wysox, PA 18854
Township(s) Rush Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deuel Creek # 44319 (CWF, MF), East Branch Wyalusing Creek # 3373 (CWF, MF)
Application received: June 19, 2024
Issued: July 16, 2024Southwest District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076324003-00
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Alex Alvarez, (724) 754-5322
aalvarez@rangeresources.com
Address 1 Mile south of Avella Road and Patterson Road
City, State, Zip Avella, PA 15312
Township(s) Cross Creek Twp, Smith Twp
County Washington County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.28209, Long -80.44931, Trib 33064 to Cross Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 002. Lat 40.28153, Long -80.43874, Trib 33066 to Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 003. Lat 40.28398, Long -80.43201, Trib 33073 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 004. Lat 40.29024, Long -80.42308, Trib 33072 to South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 005. Lat 40.29257, Long -80.42225, Middle Fork North Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 006. Lat 40.29544, Long -80.41284, Trib 33075 to South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 007. Lat 40.29656, Long -80.40155, Trib 33077 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 008. Lat 40.30473, Long -80.38988, Trib 33078 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 009. Lat 40.30894, Long -80.37907, Trib 33080 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 010. Lat 40.30957, Long -80.37325, Trib 33081 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 011. Lat 40.31179, Long -80.36990, Trib 33083 of South Fork Cross Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 012. Lat 40.31723, Long -80.36795, Trib 33874 to Burgetts Fork, Ch 93 class WWF 013. Lat 40.32606, Long -80.36374, Burgetts Fork, Ch 93 class WWF
Application received: March 7, 2024
Issued: July 10, 2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Convenient Food Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-08918, 340 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. Reliance Environmental, 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of CDG 320 Inc., 304 North Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Robin L. Yerger, LPG.
Rutter's Farm Store No 22, Storage Tank Facility ID # 67-26959, 35 E. Canal Street, Dover, PA 17315, Dover Borough, York County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuykill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17404, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Contact: Robin L. Yerger, LPG.
Oakland Fuel, Storage Tank Facility ID # 34-38330, 450 Auker Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Walker Township, Juniata County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of 450 Auker Road LLC, 450 Auker Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Sunoco 0363 2700, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-24249, 401 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076, Delaware County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Management Operations, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Kyle Carr Auto Svc, Storage Tank Facility ID # 09-45194, 125 W Butler Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914, Chalfont Borough, Bucks County. Coventry Environmental Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 224, St. Peters, PA 19470, on behalf of Kyle Carr, 125 W Butler Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Folcroft Sunoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-40768, 1898 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, PA 19032, Folcroft Borough, Delaware County. August Mack Environmental, LLC, 806 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of John Vecchioli, 1898 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, PA 19032, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The combined plan and report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Northumberland Terminal, Storage Tank Facility ID # 49-03531, 1314 Point Township Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857, Point Township, Northumberland County. Aquaterra Technologies Inc., 901 S. Bomar St, Suite 1A, Westchester, PA 19382, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the nonresidential site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on July 12, 2024.
7 Eleven 40409, Storage Tank Facility ID # 41-20891, 4 East Mountain Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702, South Williamsport Borough, Lycoming County. AECOM Technical Services, Inc., 625 West Ridge Pike, Ste E-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of 7 Eleven Inc., 3200 Hackberry Road, P.O. Box 711, Dallas, TX 75221, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the residential and nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on July 12, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Onvo Express White Haven, Storage Tank Facility ID # 13-25464, 4700 State Route 534, White Haven, PA 18661, Kidder Township, Carbon County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Onvo Express White Haven, 2227 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Scranton, PA 18508, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on July 16, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Robin L. Yerger, LPG.
Oakland Fuel, Storage Tank Facility ID # 34-38330, 450 Auker Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Walker Township, Juniata County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuykill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of 450 Auker Road LLC, 450 Auker Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan was not acceptable to meet the nonresidential Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on July 8, 2024.
Rutter's Farm Store No 22, Storage Tank Facility ID # 67-26959, 35 E Canal Street, Dover, PA 17315, Dover Borough, York County. United Environmental Services Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17404, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report did not demonstrate attainment of the nonresidential Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on July 10, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Sunoco 0363 2700, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-24249, 401 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076, Ridley Township, Delaware County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Management Operations, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report demonstrated attainment of the nonresidential Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on July 12, 2024.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Public hearing to accept additional comments on the documentation and plans associated with the Individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAD130044.
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.
On November 7, 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP/Department) received an NPDES Permit application for the Blue Ridge Real Estate, Lot # 2, in Kidder Township, Carbon County. The application was deemed administratively complete on January 30, 2024. Written public comments were received during the public comment period.
The Department will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the documentation and plans associated with the Individual NPDES Permit Application No. PAD130044 for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities to the following receiving watercourses:
UNT to Black Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
The applicant is as follows:
• Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, P.O. Box 707, Blakeslee, PA 18610
Contact: Bruce Beaty, President
The public hearing will be conducted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. at the Jim Thorpe High School located at 1 Olympian Way, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Representatives from the Department's Waterways & Wetlands Program, the Carbon County Conservation District and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company will be in attendance.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator at: coconnolly@pa.gov. The Department will accept requests up to the day of the hearing. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 5 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. The Department can only review comments made with regard to the NPDES Permit Application No. PAD130044 documentation and plans. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. All comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted in writing will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who preregister to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Colleen Connolly at: coconnolly@pa.gov or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.
The NPDES permit application documentation and conceptual plans are available for review at the Carbon County Conservation District Office, 5664 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235 at (610) 377-4894 and/or the DEP Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, (570) 826-2511. For further information, contact Colleen Connolly, Community Relations Coordinator of the Department's Northeast Regional Office at (570) 826-2035.
ACTIVE AND ABANDONED MINE OPERATIONS
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Hearing.
California District Mining Office: California District Mining Office, 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert.
LCT Energy, LP, Rustic Ridge # 1 Mine, Permit No. 65131301, NPDES Permit No. PA0236241, Donegal and Saltlick Townships, Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
California District Mining office has received a request for a public hearing regarding the draft effluent limits for the application to renew the existing Rustic Ridge # 1 Mine National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit submitted by LCT Energy, LP received on June 17, 2021.
The Department will hold a Public Hearing at St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish, 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA, 15628 on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The draft of the renewal NPDES permit includes effluent limitations for Outfalls 001—003 associated with the operation of Rustic Ridge # 1 Mine.
Outfall 001—Lat: 40°, 05`, 50", Long: -79°, 23`, 49"—Champion Creek
Outfall 002—Lat: 40°, 06`, 05", Long: -79°, 23`, 43"—UNT # 9 of Champion Creek
Outfall 003—Lat: 40°, 06`, 04", Long: -79°, 23`, 45"—UNT # 9 of Champion Creek
The draft effluent limitations for the NPDES permit were published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on May 4, 2024. The renewal of the permit has not been issued and is pending. Copies of the draft NPDES permit and associated documents are on file for public review, by appointment, at the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, Phone: 724-769-1100.
The public hearing is being held at the request of Mountain Watershed Association, to take testimony from citizens on the draft NPDES permit for the Rustic Ridge # 1 Mine.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to present up to three minutes of oral testimony relevant to the draft permit. Those wishing to register for the public hearing must contact Lauren Camarda by email at lcamarda@pa.gov or by calling 412-442-4203 at least 24 hours before the hearing. DEP requests that organizations designate one spokesperson to present testimony on their behalf. Individuals providing testimony are requested to submit a written copy of their verbal testimony by e-mail to Lori Jenkins, lorjenkins@pa.gov, after providing testimony at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted until close of business on September 2, 2024.
Individuals wishing to attend who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203. The Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service is available by calling 1-800-654-5984 (TTD users) or 1-800-654-5988 (voice users) and request that the call be relayed to Lauren Camarda at the previously listed number.
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
Central Office: Radiation Protection Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: 717-783-3594, Austyn Shank, EP-RADON.
In the month of June 2024, Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Certification Richard Nesgoda 420 Northampton Street
Edwardsville, PA 18704-4542Testing Individual Eric Funkhouser 145 Dehaven Road
Beaver Falls, PA 15010-9712Testing Individual Celia Rajkovich 122 West 5th Avenue
Derry, PA 15627-1214Laboratory Individual Jody Viscomi 1304 Eynon Street
Scranton, PA 18504-2127Testing Individual Joshua Supik 2879 Meadow Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-1817Testing Individual Charles Kisamore 270 William Pitt
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1328Way Testing Individual Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC 270 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1328Testing Firm RJH Radon Mitigation, Inc. P.O. Box 91
Akron, PA 17501-0091Mitigation Firm James Zamiska 523 Burnside Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2706Testing Individual Greg Dupey 81 Big Oak Road
Suite 116
Morrisville, PA 19067Testing Individual Pillar to Post 81 Big Oak Road
Suite 116
Morrisville, PA 19067Testing Firm Bruce Kollmeyer, Jr. 828 Oak Street
Royersford, PA 19468-1522Mitigation Individual ARM Environmental, LLC P.O. Box 733
Tannersville, PA 18372Testing Firm Gregory Gibson P.O. Box 733
Tannersville, PA 18372Testing Individual Paul Fletcher 2501 Mayes Road
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006-1378Laboratory Individual Alpha Energy Labs, Inc. 2501 Mayes Road
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006-1378Laboratory Firm Michelle Hopkins 16829 Budd Road
Poolesville, MD 20837-8674Testing Individual ProTec 16829 Budd Road
Poolesville, MD 20837-8674Testing Firm Kevin Thompson P.O. Box 242
Unionville, PA 19375-0242Testing Indivdual The Green Valley Group P.O. Box 242
Unionville, PA 19375-0242Testing Firm John Kerrigan 100 Old Kennett Road
Wilmington, DE 19807-1726Mitigation Individual Donald Lucas 107 Summer Springs Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601-6084Testing Individual Spencer Conrad 116 Gay Street
# 186
Phoenixville, PA 19460-0186Testing Individual
Notice of Plan Revision Approval Under The Municipal Waste Planning And Waste Reduction Act of 1988, Act 101.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Berit Case, 570-826-2108.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved a revision to the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Plan on May 10, 2024.
Any person aggrieved by this action may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483 http://www.ehb.pa.gov/. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of this appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the board within 30 days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the secretary to the board (717-787-3483) for more information.
The Plan Revision is a public document and may be viewed at the DEP Regional Office previously noted.
Questions concerning this approval should be directed to Roger Bellas, Waste Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1055. Filed for public inspection July 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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