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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 6724508, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Shrewsbury Borough Address 35 West Railroad Avenue
Shrewsbury, PA 17361Municipality Shrewsbury Borough County York County Responsible Official Brian L. Sweitzer
35 West Railroad Avenue
Shrewsbury, PA 17361Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received August 13, 2024 Description Construction permit application for the replacement of a submersible pump in the existing clearwell for Entry Point 101. Application No. 5024508, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Little Buffalo State Park Campground Address 1579 State Park Road
Newport, PA 17074-8384Municipality Juniata Township County Perry County Responsible Official John Hallas
400 Market Street
8th Flr
RCSOB
Harrisburg, PA 17101Consulting Engineer RHS Engineering, Inc.
2909 Conococheague Lane
Greencastle, PA 17225Application Received July 31, 2024 Description Construction permit application for a new well, treatment for manganese and arsenic, disinfection, and storage.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
WA67-62C, Water Allocations. The York Water Company, 130 East Market Street, York, PA 17401, York and Springfield Townships, York County. The applicant is requesting the right to expand its service area into additional portions of Hamilton Township, Adams County (i.e., Pine Run development and surrounding area; Brough Road). Application received: May 1, 2023.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Milochik Well Site, Primary Facility ID # 874513, 477 Hollett Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. Creston Environmental, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Susquehanna County Independent on August 7, 2024. Application received: August 7, 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.
ServPro, Primary Facility ID # 877507, 218 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of ServPro, 218 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with used motor oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on July 29, 2024. Application received: August 2, 2024.
College Avenue Townhomes, Primary Facility ID # 877575, College and N West End Avenues, Lancaster, PA 17603, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, 4909 Louise Drive, Suite 207, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on behalf of JB Squared Developers LLC, P.O. Box 137, Chester Heights, PA 19017, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Arsenic. The site will be remediated to the Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is intended to be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on July 31, 2024. Application received: August 6, 2024.
Bortz Chainsaw Shop, Primary Facility ID # 877631, 45 Bortz Road, Oley, PA 19547, Oley Township, Berks County. Element Environmental Solutions, Inc., 61 Willow Street, P.O. Box 921, Adamstown, PA 19501 on behalf of Bortz Chainsaw Shop, 45 Bortz Road, Oley, PA 19547, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with chainsaw bar oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site will remain both residential and nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on August 3, 2024. Application received: August 9, 2024.
Bortz Chainsaw Shop, Primary Facility ID # 877631, 45 Bortz Road, Oley, PA 19547, Oley Township, Berks County. Element Environmental Solutions, Inc., 61 Willow Street, P.O. Box 921, Adamstown, PA 19501 on behalf of Cityline Construction, 822 West Hamilton Street, Suite 301, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with chainsaw bar oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site will remain both residential and nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on August 3, 2024. Application received: August 9, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Buchan P.G., EGM, 412-442-5240.
1462 Conventional Well, Primary Facility ID # 877205, Fonner Run Road, Sycamore, PA 15364, Morris Township, Greene County. Moody and Associates, 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 on behalf of Brian Benson, Consol Energy, Inc., 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Attainment for Statewide health standards for benzene, sec-butylbenzene, tert-butylbenzene, cyclohexane, ethylbenzene, isopropylbenzene (cumene), napthalene, toluene, trimethylbenzene, 1,2,4-, trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-, total xylenes, acenaphthene, anthracene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, biphenyl, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, 2-methylnaphthalene, phenanthrene, total phenolics, and pyrene. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Observer Reporter on July 14, 2024. Application received: July 25, 2024.
EQT Hoosker Doo Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 871530, 510 Byan Ridge Road, New Freeport, PA 15352, Aleppo Township, Greene County. Moody and Associates, 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 on behalf of Dave Crayne, EQT Corp, 625 Liberty Avenue, 17th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site is seeking a Statewide health standard for inorganics in soils. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Observer Reporter on July 14, 2024. Application received: July 25, 2024.
Consol 5354 Conventional Well, Primary Facility ID # 877210, 126 Blacks Creek Road, Wind Ridge, PA 15380, Aleppo Township, Greene County. Moody and Associates, 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301 on behalf of Brian Benson, Leatherwood, LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Attainment for Statewide health standards for benzene, sec-butylbenzene, tert-butylbenzene, cyclohexane, ethylbenzene, isopropylbenzene (cumene), napthalene, toluene, trimethylbenzene, 1,2,4-, trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-, total xylenes, acenaphthene, anthracene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, biphenyl, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, 2-methylnaphthalene, phenanthrene, total phenolics, and pyrene The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Observer Reporter on July 14, 2024. Application received: July 25, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
PAD981737109. Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., 600 Stewart Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. A permit renewal application for the continued operation of a hazardous waste storage facility. Application received: August 7, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 9, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511 or RA-EPWM-NERO@pa.gov, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR 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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR123SW073, EQT Production Company, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Union Township, Washington County. A Determination of Applicability for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR123 was received. EQT Production Company is proposing to install an aboveground storage tank at the Caton Well Pad, located at 165 Pleasantview Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, that will be used as a water reuse storage/transfer facility to be used to support unconventional well completions at adjacent well pads. The tank will be a circular-based (114.58 ft. x 24.5 ft. operating height) carbon steel open-air storage tank, nominal 22,000 bbl (924,000 gallons) capacity, within a double-wall 110% secondary containment system. The storage facility will also include a drive-on truck containment system and transfer pumps. Application received: July 29, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 13, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
101600. Waste Reduction, Recycling & Transfer, Inc., 106 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of a municipal waste transfer station at 2100 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706. Application received: August 8, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511 or RA-EPWM-NERO@pa.gov, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. 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.
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.
100817. Abington Township, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. This application is for a ten (10) year permit renewal to continue operation at the Abington Transfer Station, an existing municipal waste transfer facility located at 995 Fitzwatertown Road in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. Application received: August 2, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
300370. Lawrenceville Acquisition Company, LLC, 2717 North Highway 89, Suite 200, Pleasant View, UT 84404, Monongahela Township, Greene County. An application for a major permit modification to the closure plan. Application received: December 30, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: August 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 412-442-4000, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
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.
24-00083AD: Mersen USA GS Corp—St Marys, 1032 Trout Run Road, St. Marys, PA 15857, St Marys Borough, Elk County. Application received: July 1, 2024.
Mersen USA St Marys is submitting a Plan Approval Application for the installation of 6 new heated paddle mixers and a new weight station to replace existing weight stations.
24-00170A: Allegheny Coatings, 224 River Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, Ridgway Township, Elk County. Application received: May 3, 2024.
Application Received 24-00170A: Allegheny Coatings, 224 River Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, for the installation and initial operation of plating and surface coating equipment at their facility in Ridgway Township, Elk County.
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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-03041B: Littlestown Foundry Inc., 150 Charles Street, Littlestown, PA 17340, Littlestown Borough, Adams County. Application received: February 9, 2024. For the operation of an aluminum foundry. The facility PTE is 5.19 tpy CO, 6.23 tpy NOx, 27.42 tpy PM-10, 2.68 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy each of SOx and HAP. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed 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; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries); and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ (Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines). Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the facility. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0116B: Pecora Corporation, 165 Wambold Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Application received: March 18, 2024. This action is for a plan approval for the relocation of a mixer, the replacement of a mixer, the replacement of a dust collector, and the connection of existing mixers to the new replacement dust collector. The product made on the mixers will remain the same. The dust collector is an area source of PM and VOC emissions with potential emissions are 1.68 tons/year of PM and 0.02 ton/year of VOC. The facility is subject to regulations under the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act. The plan approval contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00007, Amcor Flexibles North Amer Inc., 20 Jaycee Drive, West Hazleton, PA 18202-1142, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: February 21, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the manufacture of laminated and coating packaging in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The facility is considered a major stationary source subject to Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility are eight (8) Flexographic Printing Presses and three (3) Emergency Generators. The VOC emissions from the Presses are controlled by RTO's (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers). The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00187, Simsmetal East LLC/Morrisville, 300 Steel Rd S, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: June 5, 2023. On 07/19/2024 DEP received an addendum to the initial TVOP application (received 06/05/24) to include updated information such as limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from the Hammermill Metal Shredder and Undermill Oscillator (Source ID 101) to less than 25 tons per year (tpy) and limiting the material throughput to 229,000 net tons per year. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
65-00983, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 6814 Rock Springs Road, Delmont, PA 15626, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: April 19, 2023.
65-00983 Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060):
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewed Title V operating permit for the continued operation of the Rock Springs natural gas compressor station located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County at coordinates 40.40503, -79.55458. The proposed Title V operating permit also incorporates a minor permit modification to incorporate the applicable requirements of RACT III into the operating permit.
The Rock Springs compressor station is a pipeline and storage natural gas compressor station. Air contamination sources and air cleaning devices at this facility include the following: one (1) 2.0 MMBtu/hr Ajax WRFG-2100 heating boiler equipped with low-NOx burners; two (2) 2,370-HP Caterpillar G3608 compressor engines controlled by oxidation catalysts; one (1) 622-HP Caterpillar G3412 TA HCR emergency generator engine controlled by an NSCR catalyst; two (2) natural gas compressors; pneumatic devices, comprising of five (5) natural gas-actuated intermittent-bleed devices; venting and blowdowns; fugitive emission sources (such as valves, flanges, connectors, etc.); pigging operations (1 launcher and 1 receiver); and miscellaneous sources including one (1) 1,000-gallon hydrocarbon pipeline fluids tank (P-1); one (1) 2,000-gallon lube oil tank (A-1), one (1) 2,000-gallon waste oil/used oil tank (E-1); one (1) 2,500-gallon floor drain wastewater tank (K-1); rod packing; two (2) 0.126 MMBtu/hr Lennox Elite and A.O. Smith space heaters; one (1) 0.038 MMBtu/hr hot water tank; one (1) 0.088 MMBtu/hr heating furnace; and a metering and regulating station.
Because of the proximity to the Oakford compressor station (also located in Salem Township under permit number 65-00837) to the Rock Springs compressor station under common control, these two stations comprise a single Title V facility. However, because ownership of the two stations is organized differently, each station is permitted separately. Permit requirements for the equipment at each station are based on the combined emissions of the facility.
The Rock Springs compressor station has potential emissions of 33.7 tons of NOx, 9.9 tons of CO, 10.1 tons of VOC, < 1 ton of PM-10, < 1 ton of PM-2.5, < 1 ton of SOx, 2.3 tons HCHO, 9.3 tons total HAP, and 33,273 tons of CO2e. Combined potential emissions for the Rock Springs and Oakford compressor stations are 936 tons of NOx, 392 tons of CO, 133 tons of VOC, 40 tons of PM-10, 40 tons of PM-2.5, 1 ton of SOx, 65 tons HCHO, 92 tons total HAP, and 240,950 tons of CO2e. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, workpractice, and reporting requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Title V operating permit may submit the information to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (65-00983) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at the previously listed address or submitted to tjoseph@pa.gov.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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 and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
13-00013, Ampal Inc., 2115 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA 18071-5109, Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Application received: June 21, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the primary metal products facility located in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County. The primary sources consist of two (2) aluminum melting furnaces and process towers. The control devices consist of cartridge filters and bin vents. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
35-00030, General Dynamics Land Systems, Eynon Plant, 175 East Street, Archbald, PA 18403, Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County. Application received: January 9, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal (Synthetic Minor) permit to operate a military armored vehicle, tank, and tank components manufacturing facility in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County. The sources consist of two (2) natural gas fired boilers and paint booths. The sources are controlled by particulate arrestors. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
45-00010, HG Smith Wilbert Vault Co., Inc., 2120 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2802, Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. Application received: November 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the animal and human crematory facility located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County. The primary sources consist of one (1) animal incinerator and three (3) human crematories. The control devices consist of afterburners. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00068, Pleasant Valley Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Pine Grove, PA 17963, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: February 22, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the manufacture of homes facility located in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. The primary sources consist of adhesives, sealant, and miscellaneous VOC use. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP21-000067, Marshalls NE Distribution Facility, 2760 Red Lion Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19114, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: November 24, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a distribution center. The facility's air emission sources include: four (4) 1,114 Horsepower (HP) Standby and Demand Response Engines (4-stroke lean-burn) firing natural gas. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Marshalls NE Distribution Center, NMOP OP21-000067'' 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.
OP23-000006, NG 1500 Market Street, LLC, 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2100, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: May 10, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) under Nightingale Reality, LLC (currently operated by CBRE), for the operation of commercial high rise office building. The facility air emission sources are: • One (1) 650-kilowatt (kW) emergency generator burning diesel fuel (E-EG), • One (1) 834 kW emergency generator burning diesel fuel (W-EG), and • Two (2) 175 kW fire pumps, each burning diesel fuel (FP1 and FP2). The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''NG 1500 Market Street, LLC NMOP OP23-000006'' 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 Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05051, Morgan Truck Body, LLC, P.O. Box 588, Morgantown, PA 19543, Caernarvon Township, Berks County. Application received: March 29, 2024. For their spray painting operations at the Morgantown plant. This is a renewal of the facility's State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit. The actual emissions from the facility as reported in 2023 include 22.6 tons of VOCs, 2.16 tons of HAPs, and 1.09 tons of PM10. 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 129.52d, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII and Subpart JJJJ, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ.
36-03209, Bareville Woodcraft Co., 70 Farmland Road, Leola, PA 17540, Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Application received: April 24, 2024. For the woodworking facility. The facility's potential emissions are 13.06 tpy of CO, 10.67 tpy of NOx, 0.54 tpy of SOx, 8.71 tpy of PM and 0.37 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit renewal 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 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources since the facility is an area source.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00304, Ratoskey & Trainer Inc/Gill Quarries, 3201 Potshop Rd, East Norriton, PA 19403, East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Application received: January 23, 2023. This action is for the initial non-Title V, Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of non-metallic mineral processing plants at the facility and as rental units that were previously permitted under GP3-46-0176 and GP9-46-0122. The facility sources consist of four (4) crushers, five (5) screens, ten (10) conveyors and nine (9) diesel engines to power the process equipment. Material process includes stone mined at facility, concrete, and other stone brought to the facility. The processing equipment is portable and can be used offsite under specific permit conditions. Total potential emissions from the site, including rental usage, are: 9.48 tpy NOx, 4.05 tpy CO, 4.96 tpy SOx, 0.47 tpy VOC, and 14.20 tpy PM. Permit conditions include hours of operation limits, source emissions limits and site-wide emissions limits. Other requirements of the permit are monitoring, recording and recordkeeping to confirm compliance with limits and regulations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00166, Harleysville Materials LLC, 460 Indian Creek Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438-2119, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Application received: February 16, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a quarry using various crushers, screeners, and conveyors, and leases operation of a batch asphalt plant to Independence Construction Materials (ICM). The facility has a site wide NOx emission limit of 25 tpy. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
23-00225, Adelphia Gateway LLC/Marcus Hook Compressor Station, 1111 W Ridge Rd, Linwood, PA 19061, Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County. Application received: March 26, 2024. This action is for issuing an initial Air Quality Program, Synthetic Minor, Operating Permit. The facility was constructed under Plan Approval 23-0225. The main emission sources at the facility are three (3) units of natural gas-fired reciprocating compressor engines [each equipped with a Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions control device], one (1) unit of natural gas-fired emergency generator engine, and miscellaneous sources of fugitive emissions (i.e., pigging chambers, small storage tanks, natural gas pipeline connectors, flanges, valves, etc.). The emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), formaldehyde (HCHO), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the facility are: CO: 10.78 tons/yr HCHO: 2.22 tons/yr HAPs: 5.92 tons/yr NOx: 17.07 tons/yr VOCs: 16.69 tons/yr. As these emissions rates are less than the major facility thresholds for the Southeast Pennsylvania air basin (i.e., 100 tons/yr for CO; 25 tons/yr for total HAPs, NOx, and VOCs; 10 tons/yr for an individual HAP), the facility is considered a non-Title V facility. The facility is subject to the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ), and Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for Which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015 and On or Before December 6, 2022 (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa). In addition, the compressor engines are subject to the additional NOx requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.203—129.205. The initial operating permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
15-00146, Wallquest Inc., 465 Devon Park Morris Dr, Wayne, PA 19087-1815, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Application received: May 30, 2024. Wallquest, Inc. has submitted a renewal application for a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of three (3) existing rotogravure printing presses, one (1) existing custom string press, four (4) existing rotary proof presses, a flat screen printing area and a nine-color rotary screen press. The permit was initially issued on 1/14/2015 and was renewed on 1/16/2020. The operation of the existing presses will not exceed the following site-wide pollutant emission limits: volatile organic compounds (VOCs): 24.9 tpy hazardous air pollutants: 10 tpy (single HAP) and 25 tpy (combined HAPs). Since the potential emissions of VOCs is less than the major source threshold, the facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor with limitations. The Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-00119, Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals, LP (ETMT), 100 Green St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-0426, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Application received: July 31, 2024.
This is notice of receipt of a Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) renewal application from ETMT for its Marcus Hook Terminal (MHT) facility. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) received the application on July 31, 2024.
ETMT currently operates and maintains the following sources and equipment as part of the natural gas liquids (NGLs) processing, storage, and distribution operations at the MHT:
• Three fractionation towers to fractionate mixtures of propane and butane into ethane, propane, and butane products; and natural gasoline into pentane and light naphtha products.
• Three natural gas- and/or process gas-fired auxiliary boilers, each rated at 392.5 mmBtu/hr heat input, to provide steam to the fractionation towers and other process equipment.
• Three cooling towers to provide cooling water to the fractionation towers and to accommodate the refrigeration of propane and butane.
• Six refrigerated storage tanks for the storage of liquefied ethane, propane, and butane.
• Four caverns for propane and butane storage.
• Eight internal floating roof tanks and three spheres for pentane and light naphtha storage.
• Loading and unloading racks for propane, butane, and natural gasoline.
• Refrigerated marine vessel loading equipment for refrigerated ethane, propane, and butane products.
• Fugitive emissions piping, components (i.e., valves, pressure relief valves, pump and compressor seals, and flanges/connectors), and process vents.
ETMT also operates and maintains the following sources and equipment as part of the petroleum products terminalling services at the MHT:
• Numerous internal floating roof, external floating roof, and miscellaneous storage tanks for the temporary storage of crude oil and other refined petroleum products.
• Marine vessel loading and ballasting equipment for crude oil and other refined petroleum products.
• Fugitive emissions piping, components, and process vents.
Lastly, ETMT operates and maintains the following sources and equipment to support the operations at the MHT:
• Six diesel engine pumps to move stormwater and process wastewater.
• A wastewater treatment system.
• Six fire pumps.
• Vehicle refueling operations.
Emissions generated by the previously listed sources and equipment are controlled, as follows:
• Operational, maintenance, and emergency flows from the refrigerated equipment that do not contain water are controlled by two elevated cold flares.
• Operational, maintenance, and emergency flows from the fractionation towers, marine vessel loading, spheres, and other process equipment that contain water are controlled by an elevated warm flare.
• Emissions from the auxiliary boilers are controlled by low-NOx (nitrogen oxides) burners and flue gas recirculation.
• Emissions from the cooling towers are controlled by high-efficiency drift eliminators.
• Fugitive emissions from components are controlled by a leak detection and repair (LDAR) program.
ETMT reported the following emissions from the MHT for calendar year 2023:
• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 49.02 tons/yr
• Greenhouse gases (GHGs) [CO2e]: 159,536 tons/yr
• Lead: 0.008 ton/yr
• NOx: 57.00 tons/yr
• Particulate Matter (PM)/PM less than 10 µm in aerodynamic diameter (PM10): 3.01 tons/yr
• PM less than 2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5): 2.39 tons/yr
• Sulfur oxides (SOx): 0.49 ton/yr
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): 140.02 tons/yr
The previously listed sources and equipment are subject to the following Federal regulations:
• New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) [40 CFR Part 60]: Subparts Db, Kb, VV, VVa, EEEE, and IIII.
• Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards [40 CFR Part 63]: Subparts R, Y, ZZZZ, and DDDDD.
Moreover, all past and future authorizations for the sources and equipment related to the NGLs processing, storage, and distribution operations at the MHT are considered as a single aggregated project and subject to the following Federal regulations:
• Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) [Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401 et seq.), Title I, Part C; 40 CFR 52.21].
• Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) [CAA, Title I, Part D].
The TVOP renewal will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
DEP's Southeast Regional Office (SERO) is currently reviewing the TVOP renewal application. Since the MHT facility is a major facility located in an Environmental Justice (EJ) area, DEP will consider the TVOP as an Opt-In permit subject to enhanced public participation. The application, supplemental materials, and announcements on opportunities for public participation can be found at DEP's SERO Community Information Page for ETMT at https://www.dep.pa.gov/ETMT.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56110105. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Southampton Township, Somerset County. Revision to change the land use from woodland to pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay on a bituminous surface mine affecting 318.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to the North Branch of Jennings Run; unnamed tributary to Rush Run, classified for the following uses: CWF and HQ-CWF. Application received: August 6, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 63120103. NPDES No. PA0252310. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, Nottingham Township, Washington County. Permit revision for a land use change to change a portion of the affected area from forestland, pastureland and/or land occasionally cut for hay to a post-mining land use of industrial/commercial, affecting 276.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Mingo Creek; classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: August 6, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40920102. Susquehanna Coal Co., P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18643, Newport Township, Luzerne County. Renew an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 1,325.0 acres. Receiving stream: Newport Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 7, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 37130303. NPDES No. PA0259501. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal industrial minerals mining site. Receiving stream(s): Jamison Run and Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 12, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03793072. NPDES No. PA0061237. Consol Mining Company, LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Kiskiminetas and Young Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal surface mine, affecting 302.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Big Run and Unnamed tributaries to Long Run, classified for the following use: CWF and WWF. Application received: July 26, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 35042801. James F. Stark, 303 Mountain Avenue, Chinchilla, PA 18401, South Abington Township, Lackawanna County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by James Stark. Application received: August 1, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58060812. Eric Diaz, 1893 Wickizer Road, Kingsley, PA 18826, Jessup Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Larry LaRue. Application received: August 1, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 38970301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224448. Cornwall Mining, LLC, 118 Springwood Drive, Suite 300, Lebanon, PA 17042, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. Modification of an NPDES Permit to delete acres, affecting 189.59 acres. Receiving stream: Snitz Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: July 30, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0215490. Mining Permit No. 17743702. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Huston Township, Clearfield County. Application received: August 4, 2022. Accepted: September 21, 2022.
To revise the NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 219.4 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek 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 006 discharging to UNT to Moose 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 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) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to UNT to Moose 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 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) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - 2,000 4,000 5,000 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. PA0249254. Mining Permit No. 11020202. Ebensburg Power Company, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Nanty Glo Borough and Jackson Township, Cambria County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal refuse reprocessing affecting 48.2 acres. Receiving stream: Pergrin Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 28, 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 outfall discharges to Pergrin Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed stormwater outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 (All discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Sulfate (mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report NPDES No. PA0279722. Mining Permit No. 29190101. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 555 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701, Wells and Wood Townships, Fulton and Huntingdon Counties. Renewal of an NPDES permit, affecting 92.4 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: March 27, 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 following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Great Trough Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Pond Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Stormwater Pond Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Stormwater Pond Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 2.5 5.0 6.2 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.6 3.2 4.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 003 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 1.4 2.8 3.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0223981. Mining Permit No. 28990301. Troy Byers Contracting and Excavating, Inc., 850 Leitersburg Road, Greencastle, PA 17225, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for a shale pit affecting 20.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Muddy Run and Muddy Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF-MF. Application received: April 25, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 (Dry weather discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 95.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Outfalls: 001, 002 (Discharges
≤ 10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Outfalls: 001, 002 (Discharges
> 10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594148. Mining Permit No. 8173SM1. Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, East Caln and West Whiteland Townships, Chester County. Application received: March 1, 2024.
Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 303.62 acres. Receiving stream: Valley Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities. The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Valley Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Pitwater/Stormwater 4.0 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 4.0 4.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E1904124-003. PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Mount Pleasant Township, Scott Township, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 15, 2024.
PA DOT proposes to reestablish and stabilize Fishing Creek and an Unnamed Tributary to Fishing Creek. SR 0080 roadway embankment has experienced significant erosion due to past flood events and channel migration of Fishing Creek. The project will include 534 LF of channel restoration, 448 LF of Grouted R-8 Rip Rap along the left bank of Fishing Creek, 952 LF of gravel bar removal, and 1264 LF of temporary access road. The total project will result in 1,531 LF of permanent impact to Fishing Creek and 1,675 LF of permanent impact to the Unnamed Tributary to Fishing Creek. The project will stabilize the left bank of Fishing Creek, which is also the North roadway embankment of SR 0080. SR 0080 traffic will be maintained on SR 0080. The project will utilize a temporary channel and temporary diversion dike system to convey the stream during construction. The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands. Fishing Creek is designated as a Warm Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. Latitude: 41°, 01`, 34", Longitude: -76°, 26`, 50".
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.
E3902224-005. WB Homes Land Acquisitions LP, 404 N. Sunneytown Pike, North Wales, PA 19454, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 15, 2024.
To place fill within an isolated 0.04-acre wetland to allow for construction of a residential subdivision. The wetland has no downstream or upstream connection. The area to be filled is approximately 50` x 55` at a depth of 4` to 5`, amounting to approximately 13,760 cf of fill. The project is located in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°, 38`, 40" Longitude: -75°, 30`, 49".
E4502224-007. Orchard BJK Company, LLC, 925 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 26, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with Pocono Mountains Corporate Center North Warehouse project: 1. A 2-inch diameter HDPE sanitary sewer force main crossing through approximately 489-feet of wetlands via directional bore. The utility crossing will permanently impact 0.02 acre of PFO wetland. 2. A 2-inch diameter HDPE sanitary sewer force main crossing 15 linear feet of Hawkey Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and adjacent floodway via directional bore. The project is located on the right of SR 611 approximately 1.4 miles south after the intersection with Prospect Street (SR 423) (Tobyhanna, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 9`, 54.0" Longitude: -75°, 23`, 46.0") in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov.
E1008224-005. Layne to W46 Temporary Aboveground Waterline Project. PennEnergy Resources, LLC, 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, Winfield Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 31, 2024. Latitude: 40.788832°, Longitude: -79.714574°.
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Office, 230 Chestnut Street Meadville PA 16335, 814-332-6860.
E1008224-005, PennEnergy Resources, LLC, 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Layne to W46 Temporary Aboveground Waterline Project, in Winfield Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, Worthington, PA Quadrangle, Lat: 40.788832; Long: -79.714574.
The applicant is proposing to install approximately 4 miles of a combination of 12- to 16-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and 12-inch lay-flat temporary aboveground waterline that will transport fresh water from the existing Layne pump water withdrawal location (Snyder Brothers Limestone Mine) to the existing W23 Well Development Impoundment (WDI) and then to the existing W46 WDI. Rough Run and its UNT's are classified as a high quality trout stocked fishery (HQ-TSF). Two wetlands proposed to be impacted are Exceptional Value (EV) and a third is designated as ''Other.''
The project will result in 161 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 0.49 acre of temporary floodway impacts and 0.13 acre of temporary palustrine emergent wetland impacts with the installation of the temporary above ground waterline.
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)UNT 1 to
Trib 42638 to Rough RunFloodway Utility Line/
Temporary Road CrossingHQ-TSF 40.808576 -79.709732 60 N/A 0.09 N/A UNT 3 to
Trib 42638 to Rough RunFloodway Utility Line/
Temporary Road CrossingHQ-TSF 40.808213 -79.712668 34 N/A 0.02 N/A UNT 2 to
Trib 42638 to Rough RunFloodway Utility Line Crossing/
Temporary Road CrossingHQ-TSF 40.808104 -79.712990 112 N/A 0.2 N/A UNT 2 to
Trib 42638 to Rough RunIntermittent Utility Line Crossing/ Temporary Road Crossing HQ-TSF 40.808104 -79.712990 38 N/A 0.001 N/A Rough Run Perennial Utility Line HQ-TSF 40.799858 -79.712806 34 N/A 0.01 N/A Rough Run Floodway Utility Line HQ-TSF 40.799858 -79.712806 55 N/A 0.03 N/A Rough Run Floodway Temporary Road Crossing HQ-TSF 40.799858 -79.712806 81 N/A 0.02 N/A Wetland 1A PEM Utility Line Crossing EV 40.799858 -79.12806 39 N/A 0.007 N/A Wetland 1A PEM Temporary Road Crossing EV 40.799858 -79.712802 33 N/A 0.009 N/A Wetland 1B PEM Utility Line Crossing EV 40.799731 -79.712802 55 N/A 0.01 N/A Wetland 1B PEM Temporary Road Crossing EV 40.799731 -79.712802 44 N/A 0.01 N/A UNT 1 to Rough Run Intermittent Utility Line Crossing HQ-TSF 40.795262 -79.712605 39 N/A 0.003 N/A UNT 1 to Rough Run Floodway Utility Line Crossing HQ-TSF 40.795262 -79.712605 109 N/A 0.13 N/A UNT 1 to Rough Run Intermittent Temporary Road Crossing HQ-TSF 40.795262 -79.712605 12 N/A 0.001 N/A UNT 1 to Rough Run Floodway Temporary Road Crossing HQ-TSF 40.795262 -79.712605 36 N/A 0.01 N/A Wetland 1 PEM Utility Line Crossing Other 40.782387 -79.711426 94 N/A 0.09 N/A
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E4601224-019. Allan Myers, L.P., 1805 Berks Road, Norristown, PA 19403, Limerick Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: June 26, 2024.
Allan Meyers, L.P., is proposing to place fill within a wetland area associated with the construction of a 113,000-square feet open storage yard resulting in 500 square feet (0.011 acre) of permanent wetland impact. This project located at end of Zara Drive in Limerick Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Phoenixville Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.230046°, Longitude: -75.564945°.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E2301224-009. Radnor Township, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, Radnor Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 26, 2024.
Radnor Township is proposing to perform maintenance activities to a stormwater basin that serves Cornerstone Development and includes a one-time dredging of sediment within a unnamed tributary to Ithan Creek (CWF-MF) resulting in 202 linear feet (808 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact and 14,870 square feet (0.34 acre) of temporary wetland impact. Temporary impacts are due to removal of phragmites and extensive root system which will then be reseeded with wetland seed mix to establish a native habitat. This project is located on the south side of South Bryn Mawr Avenue, between Stone Creek Lane and I-476 (USGS PA Norristown Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.005972°, Longitude: -75.356434°.
E4601224-017. Plenary Broadband Infrastructure, LLC, 633 West 5th Street, Suite 4975, Los Angeles, CA 90071, West Norriton Township, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 26, 2024.
Plenary Broadband Infrastructure is proposing to install a 0.79-inch diameter, aerial fiber optic line over the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) as part of the Tier Point Valley Forge Project. This project also includes aerial crossing utilizing 105.12(a)(3) over Trout Creek (WWF-MF) and is considered a waived activity. The main crossing over the Schuylkill River is located between Sullivan's and US-422 Bridges and is located in West Norriton and Upper Merion Townships, Montgomery County (USGS PA Valley Forge Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.1088176°, Longitude: -75.4205619°.
E5101224-005. Rock Construction & Development, LLC, 980 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 17, 2024.
Rock Construction & Development LLC is proposing to remove an existing concrete bridge over the Manayunk Canal (WWF-MF), and in its place, construct and maintain a 33.5-foot-long, 30-foot-wide, precast double culvert with fish baffles to facilitate access for a proposed 4-floor, 189-unit apartment complex within the floodplain of the Schuylkill River. An elevated pedestrian walkway is also proposed to cross the Manayunk Canal to act as emergency egress. These activities combined will result in 34 linear feet of permanent watercourse impact (1,666 square feet) to the Manayunk Canal. This project is located near Main and Carson Streets in Philadelphia County (USGS PA Germantown Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.025745°, Longitude: -75.225866°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E3005124-003. PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Franklin Township, Greene County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 8, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Construct and maintain a temporary piped stream crossing on Sugar Run (WWF), consisting of three (3) 23-LF long, 36" (diameter) Corrugated Galvanized Steel Pipes, and other erosion and sedimentation control devices, having a combined temporary watercourse impact of 307 LF to Sugar Run, and a temporary floodway impact of 0.16 acre to the floodway of Sugar Run, as well as a temporary watercourse impact of 10 LF to an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Sugar Run (WWF), namely UNT-2, and a temporary floodway impact of 0.01 acre to the floodway of UNT-2.
2. Remove the existing 57.5-LF long, 17-LF wide, Reinforced Concrete Steel I-Beam Bridge, which carries SR 2003 over Sugar Run, and to construct and maintain a replacement 222-LF long, 18` x 6` Pre-Cast Box Culvert, including scour protection, resulting in a net loss of approximately 165 LF of open channel, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 270 LF to Sugar Run and a permanent floodway impact of 0.08 acre.
3. Construct and maintain a new 18" RCP stormwater outfall, namely EW2-3, within the floodway of Sugar Run, including end walls and a rock apron, and having a permanent floodway impact of 0.01 acre.
4. Construct and maintain a new 18" RCP outfall at the outlet of an existing culvert which carries a UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-3, including end walls and a rock apron, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 68 LF and a temporary watercourse impact of 41 LF to UNT-3, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.01 acre and a temporary floodway impact of 0.08 acre.
5. Remove an existing 44-LF long, 15" CMP carrying another UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-4, and to construct and maintain a replacement 87-LF long, 18" RCP culvert and outfall, including end walls and rock apron, resulting in a net loss of 43 LF of open channel, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 87 LF to UNT-4, and a permanent floodway impact of 0.03 acre.
6. Remove an existing 31-LF long, 15" CMP carrying another UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-6, and to construct and maintain a replacement 49-LF long, 24" RCP culvert and outfall, including end walls and rock apron, resulting in a net loss of 18 LF of open channel, and having a permanent watercourse impact of 49 LF and a temporary watercourse impact of 13 LF to UNT-6, as well as a permanent floodway impact of 0.01 acre and a temporary floodway impact of 0.03 acre.
7. Remove an existing 63-LF long, 18" RCP carrying another UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-7, and to construct and maintain 73 LF of 18" RCP, which will relocate this watercourse into proposed Stormwater Basin # 1, resulting in a loss of 10 LF of open channel, and having a permanent floodway impact of 0.01 acre.
8. Remove an existing 52-LF long, 18" TPP carrying another UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-8, and to construct and maintain 61-LF of 18" RCP, which will relocate this watercourse into proposed Stormwater Basin # 1, and resulting in a net loss of 9 LF of open channel.
9. Place and maintain fill within 0.03 acre of the floodway of another UNT to Sugar Run, namely UNT-9, also having a temporary watercourse impact of 46 LF to UNT-9, and a temporary floodway impact of 0.09 acre.
10. Mitigation for stream impacts will be provided by constructing approximately 1,000 LF of perennial stream channel restoration within a UNT to Pumpkin Run (WWF), located in Cumberland Township, Green County. This work will include the placement of fill along the embankment of the UNT to Pumpkin Run, and the installation of mud sills, cross vanes, and toe logs, as well as appurtenant grading and planting.
For the purpose of constructing a roundabout at the existing intersection of SR 2003, Section U20, and S Porter Street, including a full depth pavement reconstruction and intersection realignment. The project will have a cumulative permanent impact to 608 LF of watercourses, a cumulative temporary impact to 417 LF of watercourses, a cumulative permanent impact to 0.18 acre of floodway, and a cumulative temporary impact to 0.37 acre of floodway.
The project site is located at the intersection of SR 2003 (Sugar Run Road) and S Porter Street (Waynesburg, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -39°, 53`, 26.9818"; W: -80°, 10`, 26.4385"; Sub-basin 19B; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Franklin Township, Greene County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D40-028. Paul Rogan, Penn Lake Park Borough, P.O. Box 14, White Haven, PA 18661, Penn Lake Park Borough, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 1, 2023.
Applicant proposes removal of the downstream rock buttress, installation of a seepage collection system, rehabilitation of the existing drainpipe through the dam with an intake tower, and the clearing of woody vegetation in the proposed flow easement areas. The project is required to remedy the deficiencies and bring the dam into compliance with current Dam Safety regulations. The project will permanently impact 0.04 acre of PEM wetland to install seepage collection and temporarily impact 0.16 acre of PEM wetland for access. White Haven USGS Quadrangle Map Latitude: 41.1126°, Longitude: -75.7704°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D60-044. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Hartley Township, Union County. Applicant proposes to remove the Stony Run Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 790 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment, Latitude: 40.9212°, Longitude: -77.2244°. Application received: June 2, 2024.
D35-010. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Archbald Borough, Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. Applicant proposes to remove the Edgerton Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 900 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment, Latitude: 41.5297°, Longitude: -75.5105°. Application received: June 2, 2024.
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