[54 Pa.B. 5129]
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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 Lost Creek Farm
(Brent Hershey)
586 Benner Road
McAlisterville, PA 17049Juniata County 151.9 881.88 Swine NA Renewal Randy Weaver
3884 Smaltz Road
Womelsdorf, PA 19567Berks County 181.7 913.44 Layers NA Renewal Randy Weaver
118 Wintersville Road
Richland, PA 17087Berks County 181.7 913.44 Layers NA Renewal Samuel King
(King Farms LLC)
50 Parkside Inn Road
Bernville, PA 19506Berks County 65.68 2,137.79 Poultry Layers NA Renewal Brendon Zimmerman
2490 Mill Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Dauphin County 1.3 352 Poultry (Broiler) NA Renewal Shelmar Acres LLC
Mitchell Shellenberger
580 Colebrook Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552Lancaster County 199.5 1,620.97 Swine/Beef HQ Renewal Andrew Weaver
2560 Sunnyside Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 207.8 525.55 Dairy/Swine NA Renewal AG Ventures LLC
Long Acre Farm
19625 Path Valley Road
Dry Run, PA 17220Franklin County 69 656.38 Swine NA Renewal Daniel Petre
3409 Smoketown Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362York County 13.15 513.65 Layers
Beef
CattleNA Renewal Daniel Petre
5111 Miller Road
Glebville, PA 17329York County 13.15 513.65 Layers
Beef
CattleNA Renewal Eric Newswanger
107 Awol Road
Jonestown, PA 17038Lebanon County 64.8 407.95 Broiler
BeefNA 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: Joseph Cherinko, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 570-826-2090.
Application No. 4024510, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Valleystore, Inc. Address P.O. Box 2241
Hazleton, PA 18201Municipality Butler Township County Luzerne County Responsible Official Marybeth Hayden
P.O. Box 2241
Hazleton, PA 18201Consulting Engineer Chase A. Kelch, P.E.
2836 Brushy Ridge Road
Montoursville, PA 17754Application Received June 14, 2024 Description Application for the addition of sodium hypochlorite disinfection and an iron and manganese treatment system. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4948.
Application No. 3624511, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Blissful Treats Cafe Address 235 North Ronks Road
Bird-In-Hand, PA 17505Municipality Leacock Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Steven Stoltzfus
235 North Ronks Road
Bird-In-Hand, PA 17505Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received April 22, 2024 Description Construction of a new water system including a well, softener, and nitrate treatment. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 1124512, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Greater Johnstown Water Authority Address 640 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1407
Johnstown, PA 15907Municipality City of Johnstown
Dale BoroughCounty Cambria County Responsible Official Michael Kerr
640 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1407
Johnstown, PA 15907Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA 15650
Application Received July 16, 2024 Description Construction of the new Kernville Dale Pump Station and upgrades to the existing Dale Pump Station.
BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PABIG AND PABIS)The following parties have applied for either an Individual Site Permit (PABIS) or an Individual Generator Permit (PABIG) for beneficial use of sewage sludge (biosolids) by land application. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to land apply biosolids subject to certain requirements in the permit.
Individuals wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit statements to the responsible The DEP Regional Office noted before the application within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding an application. A response should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Regional Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, comments received and other information on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the responsible DEP Regional Office indicated before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas J Sweeney Jr., Soils Scientist 717-705-4786.
PABIS No. 3505, Frederick County MD, Ballenger-McKinney WWTP 4520 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704, Out of State Municipality Borough, Synagro, 62 North Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363. Darrin Strait and Cajan Reed Farms in Union Township, Fulton County. Agricultural utilization of biosolids by land application. Proposed site is located within the watershed of an Exceptional Value stream. Additional management practices and notification requirements have been included as permit conditions. The Ballenger-McKinney WWTP has coverage under permit PAG-08-9903 to land apply biosolids. Application received: May 10, 2024.
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.
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.
Rush Yard, Primary Facility ID # 876982, 3405 Cragle Road, Rome, PA 18837, Orwell Township, Bradford County. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc, 700 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, PA 15108 on behalf of Appalachian Midstream, Williams, 310 SR 29 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns soil contaminated with arsenic and lead. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background Standard for Arsenic and the residential Statewide health standard for lead. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on June 22, 2024. Application received: July 10, 2024.
Denali Oilfield Services Diesel Fuel & Production Fuel Release, Primary Facility ID # 870440, East of Intersection of SR 298 and Broughton Hollow Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Delmar Township, Tioga County. Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc., 13180 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933 on behalf of Denali Oilfield Services, Inc., 1101 Callaway Drive, Apt 4207, Carlsbad, NM 88220, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of site soil contaminated with diesel fuel and MTBE. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Wellsboro Gazette on July 11, 2024. Application received: July 3, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Union Trade Center (Hope Tower), Primary Facility ID # 661362, 325 South Claude A. Lord Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, City of Pottsville, Schuylkill County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 on behalf of AAA Northampton County, 3914 Hecktown Road, Easton, PA 18045, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with metals, volatile organic compounds, and semi-volatile organic compounds from historic site operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Republic Herald on May 9, 2024. Application received: July 25, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Justin Rose Residence, Primary Facility ID # 877282, 2661 West Philadelphia Avenue, Oley, PA 19547, Oley Township, Berks County. Envirosure, Inc., 1 North Bacton Hill Road, Suite 208, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Mr. Justin Rose, 2661 West Philadelphia Avenue, Oley, PA 19547, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site will remain residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on June 21, 2024. Application received: July 22, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGR081SE020 (Formerly WMGR081D006), TBS Industries, Inc., 4211 Van Kirk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit renewal application is for the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR081SE020 (Formerly WMGR081D006) for the beneficial use of waste electronics at TBS Industries Inc. Facility, located at 4211 Van Kirk Street in the City and County of Philadelphia. Application received: June 28, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 30, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Bogg Express LLC, 2300 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212. License No. PA-AH 0954. Accepted: June 12, 2024.
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.
Eldredge, Inc., 898 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380. License No. PA-AH 0056. Accepted: July 16, 2024.
Maumee Express, Inc., P.O. Box 278, Somerville, NJ 08876. License No. PA-AH 0420. Accepted: July 9, 2024.
McVac Environmental Services, Inc., 481 Grand Ave., New Haven, CT 06513. License No. PA-AH 0801. Accepted: July 9, 2024.
Sioux Services LLC, 6 Hall Road, Pottsville, PA 17901. License No. PA-AH 0816. Accepted: July 11, 2024.
Innovative Recycling Technologies, Inc., 690 North Queens Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. License No. PA-AH 0849. Accepted: July 2, 2024.
Apollos Waters LLC, 108 W 1250 S, Battle Ground, IN 47920. License No. PA-AH 0922. Accepted: July 8, 2024.
ARM NE LLC, 1675 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319. License No. PA-AH 0927. Accepted: July 16, 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.
Sioux Services LLC, 6 Hall Road, Pottsville, PA 17901. License No. PA-HC 0258. Accepted: July 11, 2024.
Triumvirate Environmental Services, Inc., 3701 SW 47th Ave., Davie, FL 33314. License No. PA-HC 0272. Accepted: July 16, 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, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
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.
37-00008D: Ellwood City Forge, 800 Commercial Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. Application received: May 31, 2024.
The Department has received a plan approval application from Ellwood City Forge.
10-00440B: Spencer Geibel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 140 New Castle Rd., Butler, PA 16001, Butler Township, Butler County. Application received: May 14, 2024.
Spencer Geibel Funeral Home & Cremation Services is proposing to install a pet crematory at their Butler Township facility.
116911: Keystone Powdered Metal Company, 251 State Street, St. Marys, PA 15857, St Mary's Borough, Elk County. Application received: June 21, 2024.
The Department has received a plan approval application for the addition of two furnaces with associated equipment submitted by Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. on behalf of Keystone Powdered Metal Company.
25-00995E: Essentra Plastics LLC, dba Essentra Components, 2614 McClelland Ave, Erie, PA 16510, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: June 18, 2024.
Essentra Components is proposing to construct a new plastisol dip line at their facility in Erie, PA.
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.
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.
10-00001Q: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Holding Corp, 210 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA 16001, City of Butler, Butler County. Application received: March 5, 2024. Plan Approval 10-00001Q is for the installation of a new, natural gas-fired, coil preheating furnace to be used for the purpose of heating hot rolled coils before side trimming in the manufacturing process. On March 5, 2024, the Department received Cleveland-Cliff's Plan Approval Application and have developed Plan Approval 10-00001Q to address the changes Cleveland-Cliffs is making to their Butler Works facility. Proposed Plan Approval 10-00001Q will reestablish emission limits associated with the coil preheating furnace. Final limits will not exceed the values used by Cleveland-Cliffs in the PSD/NSR netting analysis performed in conjunction with Plan Approval 10-00001Q. Additionally, the Plan Approval authorizes a 5.26 tpy increase in allowable NOx emissions; a 6.13 tpy increase in allowable CO emissions; a 0.92 tpy increase in allowable particulate emissions, a 0.05 tpy increase in allowable SOx emissions; and a 0.63 tpy increase in allowable VOC emissions. The Plan Approval authorizes that no person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of particulate matter from this process in such a manner that the concentration of particulate matter in the effluent gas exceeds .04 grain per dry standard cubic foot when the effluent gas volume is less than 150,000 dry standard cubic feet per minute; no person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of sulfur oxides from a source in a manner that the concentration of the sulfur oxides, expressed as SO2, in the effluent gas exceeds 500 parts per million, by volume, dry basis; the permittee shall only burn pipeline quality natural gas; and the permittee shall install, maintain, and operate the low NOx burners for the furnace in accordance with the manufacturer's emissions-related specifications, if available, or good air pollution control practices. The subject source(s) will be subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121, 123, 127, 129 and 135. The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
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.
67-03143F: The ESAB Group, Inc., 1500 Karen Lane, Hanover, PA 17331, Penn Township, York County. Application received: May 20, 2024. For the replacement of a baghouse at its welding and cutting products facility. PM emissions from a flux powder mixing operation will be controlled by the new baghouse. 2023 emissions from the facility were reported as 1.09 tpy PM-10, 1.88 tpy CO, 4.42 tpy NOx, 17.68 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy of SOx and HAPs. A PM-10 emission increase of < 1 tpy is anticipated from the project. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05019I: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, 1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: May 2, 2024. For the construction of two (2) cold box core machines and the installation of wet packed bed scrubber at the foundry. The installation of the cold box core machines also includes the removal of the facility's warm box core machines associated with Source ID # 201, and the removal of baghouse DC-427 on Source ID # 603, with emissions being re-routed to 2 other baghouses (C02 and C12) currently controlling emissions from Source ID # 603. The expected change in emissions after the proposed modifications is an increase in VOC emissions of approximately 7.88 tpy. The facility is a major source that operates under a Title V permit. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, furthermore pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air pollutants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed activity. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
06-03029D: Yuasa Battery, Inc., 2901 Montrose Avenue, Laureldale, PA 19605, Laureldale Borough, Berks County. Application received: May 3, 2024. For the installation and operation of new ''3-process'' battery assembly equipment at their lead-acid battery assembly plant. The emissions from the new equipment are expected to be 0.049 tpy PM and 0.010 tpy lead (Pb). The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination source as constructed or modified 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. The new equipment will also be subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart PPPPPP and 40 CFR 60 Subpart KKa. Based on these findings, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-04-00059E: IPSCO Koppel Tubulars, LLC, 6403 Sixth Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136, Koppel Borough, Beaver County. Application received: June 25, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Plan Approval PA-04-00059E to replace the existing baghouse with a new unit with a higher airflow, increase production from 598,000 prime cast tons per year (short tons and metric tons) to 771,618 tpy, and construct a new cooling tower at the facility in Koppel Borough, Beaver County. Potential emissions increases from the facility as result of the project are 14.50 tons of particulate matter, 10.80 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), 9.79 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), 39.87 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 10.13 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 61.54 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 10.01 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and 0.57 ton of lead (Pb) per year. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules including applicable requirements under 25 Pa. Code. This includes emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The permittee shall also comply with all applicable requirements of New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart AAa and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart YYYYY. The Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this 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 request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000. A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; asandy@pa.gov; or fax 412-442-4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00059E) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
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.
65-00622, General Carbide Corporation, 1151 Garden Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: November 2, 2023.
Notice of Proposed State Implementation Plan for Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Air Quality Operating Permit TVOP-65-00622.
TVOP-65-00622: Approval of a Title V Operating Permit Modification and Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT III) plan for facility known as General Carbide Corporation, a carbide manufacturing facility located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a modification to Title V operating permit (TVOP-65-00622) to General Carbide Corporation to incorporate RACT III requirements. The carbide powder manufacturing process consists of a powder preparation area, ball mills, dryers, condensers, ISO presser area, final fitz mill, crusher, CT-15 high pressure boiler (rated at 0.5 MMBtu/hr), Ajax low pressure boiler (rated at 0.6 MMBtu/hr), cooling tower, and various baghouses. The shaping operations include hydraulic pressing and furnaces, numerous lathes, grinders, mills, saws, and presses. Each piece of shaping equipment has a Torit dust collector that exhaust to one of two large baghouses. This facility's potential to emit VOC is limited to 79.43 tons/yr. Emission limitations, operating requirements, and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in this proposed revision to the Title V operating permit to ensure that the facility complies with applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Furthermore, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the aforementioned facility. The facility is not subject to any RACT III requirements for NOx. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT III approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008, and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT III determination, if finally approved, for the Powder Manufacturing Process Plant 1 (Source ID 101) to be the use of good operating practices and compliance with the VOC emissions limitations listed in Section C, Condition # 009 of TVOP No. 65-00622, which limits VOC emissions to 79.43 tpy per 12-month rolling period. In addition, General Carbide is proposing VOC RACT as the continued use of LDAR, and compliance with its LDAR requirements listed in Section C, Condition #031, which state that the Facility shall employs the following emission control/Heptane recovery items:
• Water-cooled lids on all mixers.
• Heptane recovery via three condensers on the vacuum line and one condenser on the spray dryer line (estimated to recover 90% of the Heptane passing through the units).
• Work practice standards for minimizing heptane emissions, which include:
• Keeping lids closed on Ball Mixers at all times except when empty or when filling.
• Taking measures to seal around the mixer blade shafts; and use of a Heptane monitor to identify areas of high concentrations of Heptane throughout the facility—which may result from leaks.
General Carbide proposes to demonstrate compliance through continuing to employ monthly facility-wide Heptane use recordkeeping and LDAR documentation. Therefore, by compliance with TVOP Section C, Condition No. 009, Source ID 101 will be in compliance with the alternative RACT requirement to use good operating practices. General Carbide will continue to demonstrate compliance with its Site-Level LDAR requirements listed in TVOP 65-00622.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f), General Carbide will keep sufficient records for demonstrating compliance with the RACT III Rule. Sufficient records include, but are not limited to:
• Sufficient data and calculations to demonstrate that the requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.112—129.114 are met.
• Data or information required to determine compliance shall be recorded and maintained in a time frame consistent with the averaging period of the requirement.
• Records necessary to determine compliance shall be reported to PA DEP or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency on a schedule specified in the applicable regulation or as otherwise specified in the operating permit or plan approval for the air contamination source.
All data used to comply with RACT emissions limitations will be recorded and maintained in a time frame that is consistent with the averaging period of the limitation. General Carbide will also maintain documentation of good operating practices and LDAR for the sources identified in this alternative RACT and Compliance Proposal. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(k), all records will be maintained for at least five years and will be made available to PADEP upon receipt of a written request.
The relevant RACT III requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT III determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
Public hearing. A public hearing is scheduled to be held on September 18, 2024, from 9:30—10:30 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be on September 18, 2024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by September 11, 2024, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SouthwestRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
32-00197, Purchase Line School District, 16559 Route 286 Hwy E, Commodore, PA 15729, Green Township, Indiana County. Application received: October 19, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Purchase Line School District. The sources at the facility include two 12 MmBtu/hr coal-fired boilers used for heating purposes and an emergency diesel generator. Emissions from the facility are based on the operating limit of 410 tons of coal/year for each boiler: 8.6 tpy NOx, 4.5 tpy CO, 29.2 tpy SOx, 1.0 tpy PM, and 0.5 tpy NMOC. The facility is a Synthetic Minor and is subject to State Regulations and Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 63 ZZZZ and JJJJJJ). The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP22-000058, Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex, 4921 S. Broad Street, Building 1, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1303, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 16, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of an establishment of the Armed Forces. The facility's air emission sources include: four (4) 0.6 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas; one (1) 0.7 MMBtu/hr boiler firing natural gas; two (2) 0.4 MMBtu/hr boilers firing natural gas; three (3) 0.5 MMBtu/hr boilers firing natural gas; two (2) 0.399 MMBtu/hr boilers firing natural gas; one (1) 85 kW emergency generator firing diesel fuel; and one (1) dust collector. 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 ''Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex, NMOP OP22-000058'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
07-03046, Penn Mag Inc., 217 Strawberry Lane, Claysburg, PA 16625, Greenfield Township, Blair County. Application received: June 21, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating permit for the iron chromite processing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 72.9 tpy NOx, 19.7 tpy CO, 12.9 tpy PM10, 4.44 tpy SOx, 5.74 tpy VOC, and 0.12 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21.
67-05028, Tolna Power, LLC, 2802 Bridgeview Road, New Freedom, PA 17349, Hopewell Township, York County. Application received: April 29, 2024. For the operation of a peaking station facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Facility-wide actual emissions in 2023 were estimated to be 0.01 tpy PM10, 2.51 tpy NOx, 0.01 tpy CO, 0.30 tpy SOx, and less than one ton per year of VOCs and 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, 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21.
67-05056, Ardent Mills, LLC, 2800 Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406, Manchester Township, York County. Application received: February 28, 2024. For the operation of a flour mill and animal feed mill. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 31.69 tpy PM-10, 8.11 tpy PM-2.5, 0.54 tpy NOx, 0.14 tpy CO, 0.01 tpy VOC, and 0.19 tpy SO2. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.22, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ.
67-03162, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 5197 Commerce Drive, York, PA 17408, Jackson Township, York County. Application received: June 3, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the manufacturing facility. Air emissions reported for 2023 were 3.42 tpy NOx, 2.89 tpy CO, 18.55 tpy PM-10, 13.85 tpy PM-2.5, 15.95 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy each SOx and total HAPs. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units) and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII (Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines).
67-05135, BWAY, 599 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402, Springettsbury Township, York County. Application received: December 14, 2023. For the operation of a paint can manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.24 tpy PM-10, 1.24 tpy PM-2.5, 2.08 tpy NOx, 0.90 tpy CO, 41.86 tpy VOC, 1.72 tpy total HAPs, and 0.09 tpy SO2. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 and 129.63, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
21-05036, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. Application received: June 20, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the batch asphalt facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 630.7 tpy CO, 39.4 tpy NOx, 42.6 tpy PM10, 7.20 tpy SOx, 12.9 tpy VOC, and 12.0 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 and 123.21.
67-05104, Tate Access Floors, Inc., P.O. Box 398, 52 Springvale Road, Red Lion, PA 17356, Windsor Township, York County. Application received: April 30, 2024. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for the specialty flooring manufacturing facility. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 11.25 tpy VOC, 2.09 tpy HAP, 8.54 tpy PM-10/2.5, 0.38 tpy SOx, 1.23 tpy CO, and 5.70 tpy NOx. The Operating Permit will include work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52d, 129.77 and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05116, Packaging Corporation of America, 171 Tuckerton Rd., Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Application received: September 26, 2023. For operation of a corrugated paper products manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. The facility's potential emissions are 7.76 tpy of CO, 4.62 tpy of NOx, 0.06 tpy of SOx, 19.77 tpy of PM, 10.16 tpy of VOC and 3.18 tpy of combined HAPs. 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 63, Subpart KK—National Emission Standards for the Printing and Publishing Industry.
36-03085, Goodhart Sons Inc., 2515 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Application received: April 22, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the metal products manufacturing facility. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.1 tpy of PM10, 9.6 tpy of VOCs and 5.3 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 XXXXXX—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories and 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings.
38-05037, Zimmerman Chair Shop/Lebanon, 1486 Colebrook Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042, North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. Application received: June 26, 2024. For operation of a furniture manufacturing facility. The facility actual emissions for 2023 are 0.08 tons of CO, 0.09 tons of NOx, 0.01 ton of PM, 0.001 ton of SOx, 14.12 tons of VOC and 2.36 tons of combined HAP's. The Operating Permit renewal 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 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 and 129.101—129.107 (Surface Coating Processes).
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
04-00707, Colona Transfer, LP, 1755 Pennsylvania Ave., Monaca, PA 15061, Monaca Borough, Beaver County. Application received: July 25, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of the Monaca Terminal in Monaca Borough, Beaver County. Air contamination sources at the facility include storage piles of bulk materials including coal, limestone, salt, sand, and other materials; barge, railcar, and truck loading/unloading operations, material handling, and plant roads. Air pollution prevention equipment includes water sprays for loading/unloading operations and a water truck for plant roads. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 32.4 tons per year of total suspended particulate matter and 14.7 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10). The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, work practice standards, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by calling Thomas J. Joseph, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager, at 412-442-4336. Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 04-00707) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30121301. NPDES No. PA0236915. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris, Washington, Center, Gray, Franklin, Richhill, East Finley and Morris Townships, Greene and Washington Counties. To renew and revise the permit and related NPDES permit to remove 3,786.84 acres in the subsidence control plan area and to remove fourteen (14) monitoring points, affecting 3,786.84 subsidence control plan acres. Application received: July 26, 2024. Accepted: July 24, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17921602. NPDES No. PA0214191. King Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Morris Township, Clearfield County. Application for a Change of Post-Mining Land Use from forestland to commercial/industrial and unmanaged natural habitat on an existing coal preparation plant and associated NPDES permit affecting 26.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Alder Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: July 24, 2024. Accepted: July 29, 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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 11190801. NPDES No. PA0279579. Hite Coal & Stone Supply, LLC, P.O. Box 350, Carrolltown, PA 15722, East Carroll Township, Cambria County. NPDES renewal of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Laurel Lick Run classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: July 25, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 4773SM4. NPDES No. PA0115461. Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Liberty Township, Tioga County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 145.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bellman Run a tributary to Johnson Creek and Tioga River Watershed classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: July 22, 2024. Accepted: July 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 53140801. NPDES No. PA0269603. Donald R. Reed, 392 Ridge Road, Genesee, PA 16923, Genesee Township, Potter County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a small noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch Genesee River classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: July 15, 2024. Accepted: July 29, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 52970301. NPDES Permit No. PA0226033. Pocono Sand & Stone, LLC, P.O. Box 540, Newfoundland, PA 798445, Greene Township, Pike County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 172.56 acres. Receiving stream: Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: July 15, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 8074SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0013722. Glasgow, Inc., P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 63.5 acres. Receiving stream: Park Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: July 22, 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 20, 2024.
NPDES No. PA0235814. Mining Permit No. 56071301. RoxCOAL, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Application received: November 7, 2023. Accepted: December 6, 2023.
To renew the NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 116.4 surface acres and 2,545.4 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Glades Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.83 3.65 4.57 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.31 2.62 2.62 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to Glades Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214434. Mining Permit No. 63921301. Washington County Land Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Fallowfield Township, Washington County. Application received: December 7, 2023. Accepted: January 29, 2024.
A renewal and revision to the NPDES permit, affecting 64.6 surface acres and 2,130.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary ''B'' to Taylors Run and Tributary 39648 to Taylors Run, classified for the following use: WWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 discharging to UNT ''B'' to Taylors Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/l) - 2.06 4.12 5.15 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.85 0.85 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.54 3.08 3.85 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 discharging to UNT 39648 to Taylors Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report
Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to UNT 39648 to Taylors Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date yo Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to UNT "B" to Taylors Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Iron (mg/l) - 2.06 4.12 5.15 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.85 0.85 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.54 3.08 3.85 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0213535. Mining Permit No. 30841316. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County.
A revision to the NPDES permit, affecting 2,013.81 surface acres and 43,393.31 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Enlow Fork, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 29, 2024. Application accepted: February 28, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to Enlow Fork 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 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 040 discharging to Enlow Fork are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 2.6 5.2 6.5 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) - 142 284 355 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0269298. Mining Permit No. 56130105. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 555 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701, Elk Lick Township Somerset County, NPDES permit renewal for the continued operation of a bituminous surface mine affecting 95 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and the Casselman River, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. These receiving streams are included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: March 5, 2024.
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 treated wastewater outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Casselman River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) XX XX 50.0 Sulfate (mg/l) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report
Specific Conductance (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. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Casselman River and the Casselman River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 and 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Specific Conductance (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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0119334. Mining Permit No. 17793044. River Hill Coal Company, P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received: January 31, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from postmining treatment of coal mine drainage affecting 28.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Saltlick Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF.
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 Saltlick Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Treatment Pond Outfall T-100 Continuous (0.062 MGD) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (T-100) (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.5 5.0 6.2 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0123293. Mining Permit No. 54713002 & 54860106. Reading Anthracite Company, P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901, New Castle Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: March 19, 2020.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 1,687.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Norwegian Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. The receiving stream is included in the Upper Schuylkill 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 following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to East Branch Norwegian Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO 14.4 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day
Daily
Instant
Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 1.5 1.75 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft 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.
NPDES No. PA0242365. Mining Permit No. 16030302. I.A. Construction Corporation, 24 Gibb Road, Franklin, PA 16323, Richland Township, Clarion County. Application received: May 20, 2024.
Contact: Elias J Heferle.
NPDES Permit No. PA0242365 (Mining Permit No. 16030302), I.A. Construction Corporation, 24 Gibb Road, P.O. Box 568, Franklin, PA 16323, renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals in Licking and Richland Townships, Clarion County, affecting 163.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to the Clarion River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Lower Clarion River TMDL. This permit also drains to an unnamed tributary to Turkey Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: May 20, 2024.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to the Clarion River:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (SPA) Existing Sedimentation Pond A Precipitation Induced, 0.295 MGD 002 (SPB) Existing Sedimentation Pond B Precipitation Induced, 0.208 MGD 004 (SPD) Existing Sedimentation Pond D Precipitation Induced, 0.201 MGD 005 (TA) Existing Treatment Pond TA Intermittent (Pumped), 0.072 MGD 006 (TB) Existing Treatment Pond TB Intermittent (Pumped), 0.072 MGD *If an outfall has continuous discharge rate then enter the average flow rate in GPD or MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3) Calculation Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 004 (Discharges
during Dry Weather Conditions)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report
Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3) Calculation Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 004 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Iron, Total (mg/L) 7.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Calculation Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 004 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Calculation Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. The following outfall requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 (SPC) Exiting Sedimentation Pond C No Discharge There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facility to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of an infiltration system. Waters entering the infiltration system must meet the following limits:
Outfalls: 003 Sediment Pond (Waters
Entering Infiltration System)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Calculation Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event. Effluent limits for the emergency spillway are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway (During >10-yr/24-hr
Precipitation Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 70.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) N/A N/A Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) N/A N/A Report
Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) N/A N/A Calculation pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units 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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5829224-005. SWN Production Company LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Harford Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 10, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
Seamans Well Site:
A well site release and subsequent remediation impacting 44,047-square feet (1.01-acres) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and temporary workspace impacting 48,220-square feet (1.11-acres) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose East, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.802407°, Longitude: -75.763787°).
Elk Lake Mitigation Site:
A wetland restoration project and temporary workspace impacting 5,059-square feet (0.12-acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.733725°, Longitude: -75.954888°), a stream restoration project and temporary workspace impacting 830-lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF-MF) and 36,223-square feet (0.83-acre) of floodway impacts thereto (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.734073°, Longitude: -75.955183°), a gravel walking trail project impacting 2,401-square feet (0.06-acre) of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF-MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.734073°, Longitude: -75.955183°).
1) A temporary workspace impacting 35-lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to White Creek (CWF-MF) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.733701°, Longitude: -75.955042°).
2) A wetland restoration project and temporary workspace impacting 17,521-square feet (0.40-acre) of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Springville, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.732822°, Longitude: -75.953985°).
The Seamans Well Site is situated in Harford Township, Susquehanna County. The release and subsequent remediation resulted in approximately 92,267-square feet (2.12-acres) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) impacts. The Elk Lake School Stream Restoration and Wetland Enhancement Project is situated in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in approximately 865-lineal feet of restored/established stream channel and 1.21-acres of palustrine emergent wetland to palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands enhancement (PEM to PSS), as mitigation.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Clarissa Alcorn, Aquatic Biologist 2, 570-321-6525, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1404224-002. Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority, 170 Irish Hollow Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Benner Township and Patton Township, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 9, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to construct sewage conveyance along Shiloh Road, Rock Road, Big Hollow Road, and Walnut Grove Development in southern Benner Township. The sewer extension will tie into the existing Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority (SBWJA) sewer system along Alexander Drive near the University Park Airport. The project will include installation of 26,500 linear feet (LF) of gravity sewer, 23,000 LF of force main sewer, and three main pumping stations serving approximately 74 residential EDUs and two commercial EDUs with the potential to serve a proposed commercial development along Shiloh Road. The project also includes mitigation sites along Spring Creek. Construction of the project will include eight stream crossings, four wetland crossings, seven floodway encroachments, and forty-nine stream rehabilitation structures. Threatened and endangered species exist within the project area; avoidance measures and conservation measures are included within the application. Latitude: 40°, 50`, 35.2439", Longitude: -77°, 50`, 14.531".
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E5904124-007. PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Richmond Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 10, 2024.
PA DOT propose to install a Contra Costa Energy Dissipator at the outlet of an existing 6.5 Ft. diameter stream enclosure under SR 0015 to stabilize a highly eroded channel. There will be no changes made to the existing SR 0015 culvert, which conveys the 100 year storm without overtopping. The SR 0015 roadway will remain unchanged. There is a weir located within the outlet end section, which will be replaced with a concrete slab. The concrete bottom will have a six foot deep concrete cut off wall at the downstream end. There is an existing R-8 plunge basin at the outlet and R-8 Rip Rap along the channel banks, which will be replaced with the energy dissipator. The energy dissipator is 56 LF long, 13 Ft. high, 1:1 side slopes, bottom width of 10 Ft. and a top width of 36 Ft. The dissipator will have a cast in place concrete bottom with three baffles. The height of the baffles will be 3.1 Ft., 6.1 Ft., and 1.3 Ft. The third baffle will extend laterally to the side slopes of the grouted channel banks, which is at the channel bed elevation. The first two will have vertical side walls to allow low flow fish passage along the sides of the baffles. Grouted R-8 Rip Rap will be constructed on the channel bed and banks approximately 130 LF downstream. The top six inches of the channel bottom will not be grouted and will be choked with native streambed material. The side slopes of the dissipator will be constructed of grouted R-8 Rip Rap. There will be two step formations constructed in the Rip Rap downstream of the third baffle to further decrease velocities and tie into the stream channel. A permanent access road will be required to construct the energy dissipator and future inspection and maintenance. The access road will be constructed on fill to preserve hydrology to the upslope wetland. The project will utilize a detour to convey traffic during construction. The project will utilize a sandbag diversion and clean water pump to convey the stream during construction. The project will temporarily impact 0.06 acre and permanently impact 0.05 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and does not require mitigation. Slate Creek is designated as a Cold Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. Latitude: 41°, 47`, 06", Longitude: -77°, 04`, 48".
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.
E4002224-011. Sheetz, Inc., 243 Sheetz Way, Claysburg, PA 16625, Butler Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 15, 2024.
1. Construct and maintain an extension of an existing culvert for a road crossing of UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF). The culvert addition will consist of 57 feet of RCP which will extend the existing 107` CMP culvert, and will end with a concrete wall and protective fence. 2. Construct and maintain two (2) stormwater outfall structures which will discharge collected stormwater into UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF). One discharge consists of an 18 inch SLCPP with a concrete endwall. A second discharge proposed consists of an 18 inch SLCPP that will end with the concrete wall mentioned for the culvert extension previously listed. The project is located in Butler Township, Luzerne County, PA, Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 03`, 24", Longitude: -75°, 57`, 37".
E6602124-002. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Nicholson Township, Wyoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 11, 2024.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0092 Section 792 project. 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain an 86-foot wide single span pre-cast concrete box culvert with a 25-foot normal clear span and an 8-foot minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The structure will carry SR 0092 over Monroe Creek (CWF, MF). 2. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of Monroe Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18" pipe and riprap protection. The proposed project is located along SR 0092 approximately 250` east of the SR 0092/ SR 1011 intersection (Factoryville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.60492° Longitude: -75.83366°) in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov.
E0308224-008. Buffalo Creek Water Withdrawal Project. PennEnergy Resources LLC, 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 23, 2024. Latitude: 40.783056°, Longitude: -79.688333°.
E0308224-008. PennEnergy Resources, LLC, 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Buffalo Creek Water Withdrawal Project, in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, Worthington, PA Quadrangle, Lat: 40.783056; Long: -79.688333.
The applicant is proposing to install, operate, and maintain two temporary 4` x 4` intake structures and a 12" temporary aboveground waterline to convey fresh water from Buffalo Creek to the existing W47 Well Development Impoundment in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. Buffalo Creek is classified as a high-quality trout stocked fishery (HQ-TSF).
The project will result in 82 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, and 0.092 acre of temporary floodway impacts with the installation of the intake system.
Resource Name Aquatic Resource Type Activity Chapter 93 Designation Latitude/ Longitude Impact Area
Temp.
(LF)Impact Area
Perm.
(LF)Impact Area
Temp.
(Ac)Impact
Area
Perm.
(Ac)Buffalo Creek Perennial Intake Structure HQ-TSF 40.783389 -79.688640 4 N/A 0.001 N/A Buffalo Creek Perennial Intake Structure HQ-TSF 40.783362 -79.688657 4 N/A 0.001 N/A Buffalo Creek Perennial Utility Line
CrossingHQ-TSF 40.783332 -79.688529 74 N/A 0.054 N/A Buffalo Creek Floodway Floodway Utility Line Crossing/
Temporary Road CrossingHQ-TSF 40.783332 -79.688529 80 N/A 0.092 N/A Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2406224-002. Jones Township, P.O. Box 25, Wilcox, PA 15870, Jones Township, Elk County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 24, 2024.
To remove an existing steel I-beam bridge and to construct and maintain a prefabricated structural plate box culvert with a length of 46`-5", a span of 12`-11", and a rise of 6` across Nearing Run (CWF) and to permanently impact 0.04 acre of wetland on Horner Road approximately 1.1 miles North of the intersection of Horner Road and T-631. Latitude: 41.593467°, Longitude: -78.686404°.
E2506224-006. Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC 27360, Summit Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 20, 2024.
To permanently impact 0.219 acre of wetlands for construction of a truck freight facility at the southwest corner of Pennbriar Drive and Footmill Road. Proposed mitigation for the wetland impacts the applicant is through to purchase credits from Pennsylvania's PIECES fund. Latitude: 42.07525°, Longitude: -80.03399°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E5101224-002. Desert Diamond 34, LP, c/o Ensemble Investments, LLC, 444 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1108, Long Beach, CA 90802, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: February 5, 2024.
To construct and maintain a 22-story residential tower and parking garage along the floodway/floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF, MF) associated with the family dwellings and redevelopment of Piers 34 and 35 south improvements. The project will also include the following miscellaneous activities e.g. 1) Two stormwater outfalls. 2) Approximately 2,619 cubic yards of collapsed pier material and debris will be removed from a 10,100-square feet (0.23 acre) area of the river at the end of Pier 34. 3) A new sheet pile bulkhead supported by an internal bracing system will be placed around the remaining 33,200 square feet (0.76 acre) portion of the pier. The existing earthen fill, along with the concrete seawall and timber decking within the new sheet pile, will be removed prior to installing new fill within the same footprint. 4) Approximately 11,809 square feet (0.27 acre) of permanent high deck structure between Piers 34 and 35 over existing mudflats with 1,915 square feet opening to allow sunlight. 5) A new 12-foot-wide elevated walkway at Pier 35 resulting in 11,701 square feet (0.27 acre) impact due to shadowing. 6) The Pier 35 bulkhead will be reconstructed and will connect to Pier 34 with a high deck platform over the interior area, etc. The site is located at 735 South Columbus Boulevard and Piers 34 and 35 (Philadelphia, PA USGS Quadrangle) in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Latitude: 39.938177°, Longitude: -75.140771°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281, RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E3007224-001. DTM Appalachia Gathering, LLC, 1000 Noble Energy Drive, Suite 500, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Jefferson Township, Greene County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 30, 2024. Latitude: 39.895057°, Longitude: -80.0086549°.
The project proposes to expand the existing AGS Booster Station pad to support additional compressor facilities. Project proposes permanent direct impact to one (1) palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Wetland 3) due to placement of permanent fill. Total permanent impacts are proposed to 1,801 SF (0.04 acre) of PEM wetland. Overall project impacts include construction/expansion of existing permanent booster pad, construction of a permanent access road, two permanent stormwater management detention facilities, and an overhead electric line.
Resource Name Aquatic Resource Type Activity Chapter 93 Latitude/
LongitudeImpact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Area Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp.
(Ac)Crossing 1—
Wetland 3Palustrine Emergent Placement
of FillOther Waters 39.894795 -80.086559 0 1801 0 0.04
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways Engineering &Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 787-3411.
Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA0215224-004. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, 1200 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Latitude 40.451858, Longitude -80.079517. Application received: March 12th, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore two unnamed tributaries to Chartiers Creek (WWF) by removing legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 520 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 0.5 acre. The project proposes to restore approximately 0.5 acre 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 rock construction entrances and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located northwest of Broadhead Fording Road, north of the Giant Eagle Cold Storage Warehouse in Fairywood, Pittsburgh, PA.
Central Office: Waterways Engineering &Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, (717) 787-3411.
Jeffrey Hartranft, 717.772.5320.
EA0715224-002. Blair County Intergovernmental Stormwater Committee, 100 Chief Logan Circle, Altoona, PA 16602. Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Latitude 40.432030, Longitude -78.406209. Application received: March 25th, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore Beaverdam Branch (TSF-MF) and six unnamed tributaries to Beaverdam Branch by removing approximately 111,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 4,300 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 28 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 19.2 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration area is located south of Legion Memorial Park, beginning at the Plank Road bridge and continuing downstream approximately 4,200 LF in Hollidaysburg, PA.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this 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).
Applications Received Under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: William Stevens, Clerical Supervisor 2, 412-442-4134.
ESCP # ESP07022400100E Leto Well Pad Applicant Name Olympus Energy, LLC Contact Person Brian Dillemuth
(724) 754-0110
bdillemuth@olympusenergy.comAddress 501 Technology Drive
Suite 1200
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-7635 Township(s) West Deer Township County Allegheny County Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Dawson Run (CWF), Trib 42335 to Dawson Run (CWF), UNT 3 to Dawson Run (CWF). Latitude: 40.63308, Longitude: -79.88892. Application received: March 5, 2024
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