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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
AG5-08-00002B: Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC, 30351 Route 6, Wysox, PA 18854, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. The Department issued a renewal to authorize the continued operation of ten (10) 1775-bhp CAT G3606TALE compressor engines, including compressor blowdowns; one (1) 605-bhp Baldor IGLC420-2N generator engine; two (2) 140.0 MMSCFD TEG dehydration units each with a 2.00 MMBtu/hr reboiler; two (2) 70.0 MMSCFD TEG dehydration unit with a 1.00 MMBtu/hr reboiler; one (1) 0.85 MMBtu/hr fuel-gas heater; four (4) 1,600-barrel (total) produced fluids storage tanks; one (1) thermal oxidizer; with liquids loading and associated piping, pigging and venting operations and fugitive components pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5). Application received: September 5, 2024. Renewed: September 24, 2024. New expiration date: September 23, 2029.
AG5-59-00004C: UGI Texas Creek, LLC, 835 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Elk Township, Tioga County. The Department issued authorization for the renewal of the facility's sources which are comprised of one 1,340 bhp 4SLB, natural gas-fired Caterpillar G3516LE compressor engine; Two 10 MMsfcd JW Williams TEG dehydrators; two 0.5 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired reboilers; pneumatic devices; blowdowns; fugitive emissions; pigging operations; and tanker truck load-out operations pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/ GP-5). Application received: August 30, 2024. Renewed: September 26, 2024. New expiration date: September 25, 2029.
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.
GP3-34-03010C: Quarry Cut, Inc., 77 Wells Road, P.O. Box 1020, Parker Ford, PA 19547, Turbett Township and Spruce Hill Township, Juniata County. For portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment, including 1 crusher and 2 screens and 8 conveyors, under GP3, at the Stoudt Mine. Application received: September 13, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
GP11-34-03010C: Quarry Cut, Inc., 77 Wells Road, P.O. Box 1020, Parker Ford, PA 19547, Turbett Township and Spruce Hill Township, Juniata County. For three non-road engines under GP11, to operate portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment, at the Stoudt Mine. Application received: September 13, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP9-06-03194: Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, 537 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522, Oley Township, Berks County. For a diesel-fired engine, under GP9, at the Oley 2 Quarry. Application received: September 10, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP5A-63-01029B: Loan Asset Issuer LLC Series 2021 NG-1, 5260 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101, West Finley Township, Washington County. The reauthorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Unconventional Natural Gas Well Site Operations and Remote Pigging Stations (2700-PM-BAQ0267; 6/2018) (''GP-5A'') has been issued to construct and/or operate the sources at the previously listed facility. Application received: July 8, 2024. Revised: July 23, 2024.
GP5A-63-01030B: Loan Asset Issuer LLC Series 2021 NG-1, 5260 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101, West Finley Township, Washington County. The reauthorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Unconventional Natural Gas Well Site Operations and Remote Pigging Stations (2700-PM-BAQ0267; 6/2018) (''GP-5A'') has been issued to construct and/or operate the sources at the previously listed facility. Application received: July 9, 2024. Revised: August 13, 2024.
GP21-11-00545B: ECC Bethany Inc., 1919 14th St., Suite 700, Boulder, CO 80302, Munster Township, Cambria County. The authorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flare (GP-21) has been issued to allow the construction and/or operation of Cresson B5 MECS 001 and MECS 002 two Enclosed Flares made by John Zink Hamworthy with a total gas flow rate of 67380 SCFH. Application received: June 20, 2024. Revised: July 17, 2024.
GP21-30-00840A: Environmental Commodities Corporation, 1919 14th St., Suite 700, Boulder, CO 80302, Morris Township, Greene County. The authorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flare (GP-21) has been issued to allow the construction and/or operation of G3-3 MECS 001, G2-3 MECS 002, G3-1 MECS 003 three Enclosed Flares made by John Zink Hamworthy with a total gas flow rate of 67380 SCFH. Application received: July 10, 2024. Revised: July 26, 2024.
GP21-63-01073B: Keyrock Environmental LLC, P.O. Box 2223, Johnson City, TN 37605, Amwell Township, Washington County. The authorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flare (GP-21) has been issued to allow the construction and/or operation of two AB-200 Enclosed Flares made by Cimarron with a total gas flow rate of 34,620 scfh. Application received: July 15, 2024. Revised: August 2, 2024.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
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. For the operation of an existing aluminum foundry. Application received: February 9, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05019I: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, 1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. For the construction of two (2) cold box core machines and the installation of wet packed bed scrubber at the foundry. The installation of the cold box core machines also includes the removal of the facility's warm box core machines associated with Source ID # 201, and the removal of baghouse DC-427 on Source ID # 603, with emissions being re-routed to 2 other baghouses (C02 & C12) currently controlling emissions from Source ID # 603. Application received: May 2, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0116B: Pecora Corporation, 165 Wambold Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. 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 for the manufacture of urethane products. Application received: March 18, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
15-0146B: Wallquest Inc., 465 Devon Park Dr, Wayne, PA 19087-1815, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. This action is for a plan approval for the installation and operation of nine (9) digital printers (2 new, 7 existing) at their facility. Application received: May 24, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
46-0031G: GlaxoSmithKline LLC, 1250 S Collegeville Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426-2990, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This action is an extension of a plan approval to install a selective catalytic reduction unit, an oxidation catalyst, and a diesel particulate filter to the exhaust of an existing 2,000-kW generator engine to meet applicable Federal requirements for non-emergency use. Application received: September 26, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
46-0044D: Glasgow Inc./McCoy Quarry & Asphalt Plants, Church & Flint Hill Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is to replace one of the three existing secondary crushers of the secondary stone crushing plant (Source ID 108A) at its McCoy Quarry facility with a new secondary crusher. Application received: September 18, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
09-0031C: Eureka Stone Quarry Inc./Rush Valley 1, 911 Swamp Rd, Rushland, PA 18956, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. This action is for the extension of plan approval 09-0031C for the construction and installation of a reconstituted asphalt pavement (RAP) processing plant consisting of an impact crusher, a vibrating grizzly feeder, a fines screen, and four (4) conveyors. Particulate emissions from the source are controlled by wet-suppression. Application received: September 3, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
09-0255: Suess-Gahman Funeral Home/Perkasie, 33 N Main St, Telford, PA 18969-1702, Telford Borough, Bucks County. For the installation of one (1) Matthews Environmental Solutions Power Pak I crematory unit. Application received: September 11, 2024. Issued: October 4, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-65-00891F: Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, 26 Century Blvd, Suite 205, Nashville, TN 37214, Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC (26 Century Blvd, Suite 205, Nashville, TN 37214) on October 2, 2024, the Department issued a Plan Approval PA-65-00891F to include a BAT evaluation related to the elimination of the VOC emission limit for Source ID 201 (Panel Production) located at its Holcim facility located in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: May 13, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
PA-04-00059E: IPSCO Koppel Tubulars, LLC, 6403 Sixth Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136, Koppel Borough, Beaver County. Plan approval issued authorizing the replacement of the existing baghouse with a new unit with a higher airflow and increase production from 598,000 prime cast tons per year to 771,618 TPY at the Koppel facility. Application received: June 25, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
PA-65-00137C: ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings, LLC, 100 River Road, Brackenridge Road, PA 15014, Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County. Plan approval issued authorizing the replacement of the existing packed-bed scrubber system (which uses internal HEPA filters), with a packed-bed scrubber with external candle filters and a non-contact water cooling tower at the facility in Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: January 26, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-01066B: Bracken Funeral Home Inc., 315 North Center Street, Corry, PA 16407, City of Corry, Erie County. Issued a 6-month plan approval extension to allow more time for plan approval recordkeeping, etc. improvements. This extension expires March 31, 2025. Application received: September 30, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
43-00292B: Tri County Landfill Inc., 159 TCI Park Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-4347, Pine Township, Mercer County. Issued a 12-month plan approval extension, as project construction has commenced but is not finished. This extension expires September 30, 2025. Application received: August 23, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-03040C: Sealed Air Corp.—Hanover Plant, 260 North Blettner Avenue, Hanover, PA 17731, Conewago Township, Adams County. For the construction of a new central grinding system and new padded envelope production machine at the Hanover Facility. The new central grinding system will be controlled by two new IMS cyclones and a reverse jet fabric filter. The new padded envelope production machine will be controlled by two new cyclone/dust compactor units and a fabric filter. The project also involves modification of its existing padded envelope machines such that the existing baghouses are replaced by the new IMS cyclones and reverse jet fabric filter. The facility's existing hammer mills will be modified such that they are controlled by the two IMS cyclones and reverse jet fabric filter. The plan approval was extended. Application received: September 23, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-03039B: Agricultural Commodities, Inc., 2224 Oxford Road, New Oxford, PA 17350, Tyrone Township, Adams County. For a flour mill, storage bin, and grain dryer at the existing facility. The facility includes flour milling, a soybean oil mill, and ancillary operations including grain drying, truck loading/unloading, grain handling, and grain/product storage. The plan approval was extended. Application received: September 23, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
07-03068A: Altoona Water Authority—Westerly WWTF, 144 Treatment Plant Road, Duncansville, PA 16635, Allegany Township, Blair County. For two (2) new digester gas fired boilers and one candlestick flare at the wastewater treatment. The digester gas boilers will be controlled by low NOx burners and flue gas recirculation (FGR). The plan approval was extended, with a compliance schedule. Application received: September 18, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
04-00034C: The Sherwin Williams Mfg Co, 372 Cleveland Street, Rochester, PA 15074, Rochester Borough, Beaver County. This plan approval extension has been issued to ensure the plan approval remains active until the facility is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval and a revision to the Operating Permit application is submitted by the applicant and issued by the Department. Application received: July 24, 2024. Revised: August 23, 2024.
65-00891D: Holcim Solutions & Products US, LLC, Building 102, Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15697, Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. This plan approval extension has been issued to ensure the plan approval remains active until the facility is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval and a revision to the Title V Operating Permit application is submitted by the applicant and issued by the Department. Application received: July 12, 2024. Revised: August 23, 2024.
63-00538: Dynamet Incorporated, 195 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301, Chartiers Township, Washington County. This plan approval extension has been issued to ensure the plan approval remains active until the facility is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval and a revision to the Operating Permit application is submitted by the applicant and issued by the Department. Application received: August 16, 2024. Revised: August 20, 2024.
65-00891E: Holcim Solutions & Products US, LLC, Building 102, Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15679, Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. This plan approval extension has been issued to ensure the plan approval remains active until the facility is in compliance with all conditions of the plan approval and a revision to the Title V Operating Permit application is submitted by the applicant and issued by the Department. Application received: July 24, 2024. Revised: August 20, 2024.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
54-00009: Omnova North America Inc., Auburn Plant FKA Reneer Films, 95 Hickory Drive, Auburn, PA 17922-9625, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. The Department issued a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the manufacturing of Unsupported Plastics, Film and Sheet facility located in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of boilers, hot oil furnace, printers, calendar lines, embossers, presses, storage tanks, and emergency generators. The sources are controlled by a thermal incinerator. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) II. Omnova North America Inc., Auburn Plant FKA Reneer Films Facility qualifies as a major source of VOC emissions because facility-wide potential VOC emissions are above the RACT II major source threshold (i.e., 50 tons per year). As a result, the VOC-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT II rule. The VOC emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 112, Ink Mix Room, Source ID # 119, Emergency Generators, Source ID # 120, Water Pump No. 8, and Source ID # 123, 1.5 MW Cogeneration System. The Presumptive RACT II requirements are included in the TV Operating Permit. The 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. Application received: December 22, 2022. Renewal issued: April 30, 2024.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00073: Simsmetal East, LLC, 2525 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The Department issued a renewal to a State Only ''synthetic minor'' Operating Permit for their facility. The facility's main sources include a metal shredding operation and a shredded material handling system. The renewed State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: March 6, 2023. Renewal issued: September 23, 2024. New expiration date: September 22, 2029.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
20-00130: Meadville Forging Company, 15307 Baldwin St. Ext., Meadville, PA 16335, West Mead Township, Crawford County. The Department recently issued the renewal of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit to a facility which manufactures closed-die forged products. The company provides engineering and design services, die making and forging, as well as heat treating and machining operations. The primary sources at the facility are natural gas fueled space heating, an endo generator, forging presses, heat treating equipment, parts washers, parts preheaters, shot blasters, facility roads, emergency generators and steel yard production saws. Potential emissions for the site are below Title V permitting thresholds for all criteria pollutants and have been estimated as follows: SOx, 0.022 ton per year (tpy); PM, 4.45 tpy; NOx, 3.72 tpy, VOC, 17.0 tpy; CO, 3.12 tpy. In this renewal, one source was removed, and two processes exempted from plan approval were added. Minor administrative changes were applied to the Operating Permit. Application received: May 30, 2023. Issued: September 5, 2024.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP17-000024: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—Roberts Complex, 341-342 Roberts Avenue/4301 Wissahickon Avenue/440 Clarissa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) issued a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the following facility: OP17-000024: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—Roberts Complex (341-342 Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140; 4301 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129; 440 Clarissa Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140), for the operation of a regional public transportation authority facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are two (2) combined heat and power (CHP) units each with SCR and OC firing natural gas each rated 6,113 HP, eighteen (18) external combustion units each rated less than 10 MMBtu/hr, including four (4) boilers firing No. 2 oil, two (2) boilers firing natural gas and No. 2 oil, four (4) boilers firing natural gas, one (1) pressure washer firing natural gas, six (6) space heaters firing natural gas, and one (1) spray booth burner firing natural gas, one (1) emergency generators firing diesel rated 10.150 MMBtu/hr, one (1) sand blasting operation and one (1) air compressor for sand blasting operations firing diesel rated 79 HP, one (1) gasoline dispensing facility with one (1) 10,000 gallons storage tank, five (5) parts washers/degreasers (cold cleaning machines), one (1) spray booth for mobile equipment repair and refinishing, one (1) windshield washer fluid tank, and various insignificant sources. Application received: April 17, 2017. Issued: September 23, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
01-05040: Texas Eastern Transmission LP, P.O. Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251-1642, Tyrone Township, Adams County. For the Heidlersburg natural gas compressor station. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: March 26, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-03049: Pyrotek, Inc., 1285 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17015-9727, Middlesex Township, Cumberland County. For the refractory board product manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: February 15, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
44-03014: King Barr Funeral Home, LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, PA 17044, Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County. For the human crematory at the facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: July 23, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
01-03007: PCA Corrugated & Display, LLC, 104 Commerce Street, New Oxford, PA 17350-1702, New Oxford Borough, Adams County. For the corrugated and laminated paper material manufacturing facility. Application received: May 30, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05062A: Manheim Auto Auction, 1190 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA 17545-9746, Penn Township, Lancaster County. For the automobile reconditioning facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: April 30, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
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. This action is for the issuance of an initial 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. Application received: January 23, 2023. Issued: September 30, 2024.
23-00225: Adelphia Gateway LLC/Marcus Hook Compressor Station, 1111 W Ridge Rd, Linwood, PA 19061, Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County. This action is for the issuance of an initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of 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.) at a natural gas pipeline compressor station. Application received: March 26, 2024. Issued: September 25, 2024.
23-00095: Entegris, Inc., 800 W Front St, Chester, PA 19013, City of Chester, Delaware County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a chemical manufacturing facility. Application received: April 27, 2022. Issued: October 1, 2024.
46-00036: VV2750 LLC, 2750 Morris Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446-6008, Worcester Township, Montgomery County. Velocity Ventures Partners LLC (VV2750 LLC) submitted its initial State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) application for the operation of four (4) existing No. 2 fuel oil-fired internal combustion engines (ICE) powering electrical generating units with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for control of nitrogen oxides. The electric generators (4) will allow VV2750 LLC to connect to the grid and participate in the PJM Interconnection, LLC Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) Capacity Resource Program (CRP) to provide additional generation capacity during periods of electrical emergencies. The sources are incorporated into the initial State Only Operating Permit from Plan Approval 46-0036K. Application received: May 30, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
49-00002: Conagra Packaged Foods LLC, 30 Marr Street, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. The Department issued an amended permit authorization for the Conagra Packaged Foods facility to revise the responsible official to Adam Konopasek, Director of Environmental Management, pursuant to the amendment provisions of the State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. Application received: August 7, 2024. Revised: August 22, 2024. Expiration date: October 20, 2027.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00089: James Maneval Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. The Department issued a revised State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd.'s Tributes of Life crematory facility. Revision No. 1 was issued for the incorporation of the terms and conditions of plan approval 41-00089B for a Matthews Environmental Solutions Model No. IE43-PPI (Power Pak I) human cremation unit into the Operating Permit. The revised State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to verify compliance with the Operating Permit requirements. Application received: September 6, 2024. Revised: October 3, 2024. Expiration date: June 3, 2025.
53-00008: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Wharton Township, Potter County. The Department issued a revised Title V Operating Permit for the East Fork Compressor Station facility. Revision No. 1 was issued for a change in Responsible Official. Application received: August 23, 2024. Revised: October 3, 2024. Expiration date: September 26, 2026.
53-00003: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Allegany Township, Potter County. The Department issued a revised Title V Operating Permit for the Ellisburg Compressor Station facility. Revision No. 1 was issued for a change in Responsible Official. Application received: August 23, 2024. Revised: October 3, 2024. Expiration date: January 12, 2027.
59-00005: Empire Pipeline, Inc., 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Jackson Township, Tioga County. The Department issued a revised State Only Operating Permit for the Jackson Compressor Station. Revision No. 1 was issued for a change in Responsible Official. Application received: August 23, 2024. Revised: October 2, 2024. Expiration date: December 28, 2027.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
24-00146: National Fuel Gas Boone Mountain Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Horton Township, Elk County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
24-00166: National Fuel Gas Bowen Compressor Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Highland Township, Elk County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
61-00193: National Fuel Gas Henderson Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Mineral Township, Venango County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
24-00135: National Fuel Gas Island Run Compressor Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Ridgway Township, Elk County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
03-00196: National Fuel Gas Kaylor Compressor Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
42-00246: National Fuel Gas Keelor Compressor Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Wetmore Township, McKean County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
33-00141: National Fuel Gas Knox Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Knox Township, Jefferson County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
24-00127: National Fuel Gas Lamont Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Jones Township, Elk County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
62-00141: National Fuel Gas Roystone Compressor Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Sheffield Township, Warren County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
25-00954: National Fuel Gas Summit Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5887, Summit Township, Erie County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
24-00127: National Fuel Gas Lamont Station, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-5855, Jones Township, Elk County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of responsible official. Application received: August 26, 2024. Revised: October 1, 2024.
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.
36-05142: Mars Wrigley US LLC, 295 South Brown Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2127, Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County. For the candy manufacturing facility. The Title V permit was administratively amended in order to incorporate an emission limit for Source 402 from Plan Approval No. 36-05142D, and to reflect minor updates to MACT Subpart ZZZZ, and to make other minor administrative changes. Application received: August 22, 2024. Issued: September 30, 2024.
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.
15-00009: AGC Chemical, 255 S Bailey Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335-2003, Caln Township, Chester County. AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. manufactures fluoroproducts including the fluoropolymer resins, enhanced fluorinated materials and compounds and fluoroelastomers. The permit was modified to expand the range of the pressure drop across the cartridge filter associated with the production line equipped with the Fluidized Bed Dryer (Source ID 107). This action to the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants from the facility above previously approved levels. Application received: August 26, 2024. Issued: September 25, 2024.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief 412-442-4174.
CORRECTION—previously published on October 5, 2024.
DEM-63-01055B: Range Resources Appalachia LLC, 3000 Town Center Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Jefferson Township, Washington County. On September 13, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection approved of the installation of a new emission source as a de minimis increase, located at 324 Strope Rd, Burgettstown PA 15021. This is the second notice for this action, and is being made to correct several errors in the initial submission which can be found in the Pennsylvania Bulletin published on 10/05/2024.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES to revise several pond outlet systems and installation of a storm sewer system. One new NPDES point is proposed and one existing NPDES point will be relocated. Receiving stream(s): Enlow Fork, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 29, 2024. Accepted: February 28, 2024. Issued: September 20, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for development mining only, affecting 4418.26 underground acres and 4418.26 subsidence control plan acres. Application received: March 22, 2023. Accepted: May 18, 2023. Issued: September 20, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56773707. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. To renew the permit. Application received: August 25, 2020. Accepted: October 16, 2020. Issued: September 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30121301. NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center and Morris Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of a 1.0 mile long electric line, affecting 12.7 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Browns Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: March 13, 2024. Accepted: March 28, 2024. Issued: October 1, 2024.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56080103. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Milford Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 105.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Glad Creek to the Casselman River to the Youghiogheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: May 3, 2024. Permit issued: October 2, 2024.
Noncoal Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 08132502. Shawn M Odell, 50 Heavenly Lane, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Asylum Township, Bradford County. Renewal of coverage under GP-105 for a bluestone surface mining operation affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Bennetts Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: April 17, 2023. Accepted: April 26, 2023. Issued: October 2, 2024.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 46244109. M3 Explo, LLC, P.O. Box 615, Bowmansville, PA 17507, Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County. Construction blasting for Melbourne Development. Application received: September 10, 2024. Permit issued: October 1, 2024. Expiration date: September 27, 2025.
Permit No. 15244112. M3 Explo, LLC, P.O. Box 615, Bowmansville, PA 17507, Caln Township, Chester County. Construction blasting for Dwell Phase 2. Application received: September 27, 2024. Permit issued: October 3, 2024. Expiration date: September 27, 2025.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311-—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
EA0283224-001. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, 1200 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project within a 350-foot reach of Glass Run (WWF) for the purpose of stabilizing eroding streambanks, floodplain reconnection, restoring ecological functions, and reducing sediment load. The proposed work includes stream realignment, stream bank stabilization, floodplain grading, and the installation of in-stream habitat enhancement structures. The project is located along a section of Glass Run approximately 1,000 feet west of SR 0895 and situated along Glass Run Road (Pittsburgh East, PA Quadrangle) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Latitude: 40.389472°, Longitude: -79.938409°. Application received: October 7, 2024. Approved: October 7, 2024.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5329224-001. Greylock Production LLC, 500 Corporate Landing, Charleston, WV 25311, Hector Township, Potter County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 9, 2024. Issued: October 7, 2024. To construct, operate and maintain the Genesee Forks Surface Water Withdrawal Project, which consists of a floating intake structure and one 16-inch diameter above ground waterline, with the following impacts:
1. 21.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 80.0 linear feet of temporary floodway impacts to Genesee Forks (HQ-CWF) via the installation of a floating intake structure and associated temporary waterline (West Pike, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41°, 50`, 26.41", Longitude: W 77°, 42`, 09.14"); and
2. 21.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 120.0 linear feet of temporary floodway impacts to a UNT to Genesee Forks (HQ-CWF) via the installation of a temporary aerial waterline crossing (West Pike, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41°, 50`, 56.76", Longitude: W 77°, 42`, 11.16").
The project will result in 42.0 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, and 200.0 linear feet of temporary floodway impacts, all for the purpose of installing a temporary floating intake structure and temporary waterline for Marcellus shale development.
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.
E3502224-001. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 1775 North Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431, Covington Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 12-inch DIP water line crossing of UNT to Roaring Brook (HQ-CWF, MF), and associated wetlands (EV). The utility line will cross the UNT at three locations and be installed via open trenching through the stream. The utility line will also cross three separate wetlands and be installed via open trenching through the wetlands. The project is located in Covington Township, Lackawanna County, PA, Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 19`, 25", Longitude: -75°, 30`, 40". Latitude: 41°, 19`, 25", Longitude: -75°, 30`, 40". Application received: April 23, 2024. Issued: October 2, 2024.
E4002223-021. One More Time Mountain Top Holdings, LLC, 4511 Falmer Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020, Wright Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Grove at Mountain Top Project: 1) A fill within 0.02-acre of PEM Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 24-foot wide access and an 8-inch diameter water main. 2) A crossing of a UNT to Watering Run (CWF, MF) and 0.07-acre of adjoining PEM/PSS Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 52-foot long, 4.5-foot high, 21-foot span, open-bottom aluminum arch culvert lined with R-6 riprap and blended with natural streambed material and a 47-foot long, 12-inch diameter HDPE wetland cross pipe. The purpose of this impact is for the installation of a 24-foot wide access road and an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main. 3) A crossing of 0.02-acre of PEM/PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 24-foot wide access road and an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main. This crossing will include a 30-foot long, 12-inch diameter HDPE wetland cross pipe. 4) A crossing of Watering Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 128.5-foot long, 9.5-foot high, 63-foot span, open-bottom aluminum arch culvert lined with R-6 riprap and blended with natural streambed material, an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main, and an 8-inch diameter PVC sewer main. 5) A crossing of 0.03-acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 24-foot wide access road, an 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main, and an 8-inch diameter PVC sewer main. 6) A utility line crossing within the floodway of Watering Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 130-LF, 15-inch diameter PVC sewer main and two (2) concrete manholes. 7) A stormwater outfall within the floodway of Watering Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a trapezoidal vegetated swale. 8) A crossing of a UNT to Watering Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 39-foot long, 3.5-foot high, 12-foot span, open-bottom aluminum arch culvert lined with R-6 riprap and blended with natural streambed material. 9) A crossing of 0.03-acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 24-foot wide access road. This crossing will include two (2) 30-foot long, 12-inch diameter HDPE wetland cross pipes. The project is located northwest of the intersection of N. Sunset Drive and SR 309 (Wilkes-Barre West and Freeland, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 7`, 33"; Longitude: -75°, 54`, 12") in Wright Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 41°, 7`, 33"; Longitude: -75°, 54`, 12". Application received: September 5, 2023. Issued: October 7, 2024.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306223-003. Armstrong Terminal Inc., P.O. Box 58, Woodland, PA 16881, Gilpin Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Construct and maintain a new 400-foot long barge dock facility consisting of driven steel sheet piling to be installed approximately 4 feet in front of the existing steel piling with mooring rings, tiebacks, gravel backfill between the new and existing sheet piling, and an approximately 30 foot wide by 400 foot long concrete work surface along the left bank of the Allegheny River within Pool No. 5 (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 40.686445°; W: -79.664151°) in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County. This permit in part modifies the existing dock area authorized for maintenance under DEP Permit No. E03-228 originally issued to Shenley Barge Terminal in March 1989 and transferred to Armstrong Terminal, Inc. on March 4, 1992. Latitude: 40.686445°, Longitude: -79.664151°. Application received: May 17, 2023. Issued: October 3, 2024.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E1501221-008. I-76 TC Owner (PA), LLC, 303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 575, Atlanta, GA 30303, Uwchlan Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Latitude: 40.061903°, Longitude: -75.664396°. Application received: October 3, 2024. Approved: September 30, 2024. I-76 TC Owner (PA), LLC is proposing to perform the following additional water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Turnpike Interchange Project at 1130 Pottstown Pike listed as follows. The original permit was issued April 28, 2022.
Activities associated with the installation of water utility lines through boring below Shamona Creek:
1. To bore/drill within the floodway of Shamona Creek to install and maintain water utility pipe resulting in (3,743.75 sq ft, .09 acre) of temporary floodway impacts.
2. To bore/drill within the floodway of Shamona Creek to install and maintain water utility pipe resulting in (358.25 sq ft, .01 acre) of permanent floodway impacts.
3. To bore/drill beneath Shamona Creek to install and maintain water utility pipe resulting in (5.83 sq ft, .0001 acre) of permanent watercourse/stream impacts.
This project is located at 1130 Pottstown Pike, Uwchlan Township, Chester County, (USGS PA Downingtown Quadrangle—Latitude 40.061903 N, Longitude -75.664396 W).
E2301224-008. Colwyn Borough, 221 Spruce Street, Colwyn, PA 19023, Colwyn Borough, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an ADA compliant walking path around the perimeter of the park, a large rain garden to take place of the asphalt basketball court, two basketball courts, and other amenities, i.e., park benches, trash receptacles and tables, etc. within the floodway/floodplain of Cobbs Creek (WWF) associated with the improvements to Bosacco Park. The project is located within Bosacco Park adjacent to Cobb's Creek (Lansdowne, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 39.912598; Longitude: -75.249758) in Borough of Colwyn, Delaware County. Latitude: 39.912598°, Longitude: -75.249758°. Application received: June 19, 2024. Approved: September 30, 2024.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281, RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E6307224-006. CNX Midstream Operating Company, LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Latitude: 40.008701°, Longitude: -80.332410°. Application received: June 5, 2024. Issued: October 3, 2024.
The project proposes to expose a section of the existing NV-113 Pipeline, consisting of one (1) 12-inch steel gas pipeline and one (1) 20-inch HDPE fresh/produced water line, in preparation for longwall mining activities under these pipelines. Pipeline exposure is anticipated to last approximately one (1) year and will result in temporary impacts to two (2) intermittent streams (UNTs to Short Creek, a Trout Stocked Fishery) and their associated 50-foot assumed floodways. Additionally, four (4) temporary access timber mat bridge crossings for three (3) streams and their associated 50-ft assumed floodway (UNTs to Short Creek, Short Creek) are authorized for use under a General Permit 8. Total earth disturbance proposed is 7.9 acres. Activities include excavation of pipelines, installation of temporary bridge crossings, installation of monitoring equipment, installation of two (2) temporary flume pipes and riprap aprons, stockpiling of soils, and site restoration post-construction.
Resource
NameAquatic Resource
TypeActivity Chapter
93Latitude/ Longitude Impact Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Area
Temp.
(LF)Impact Area
Temp.
(Ac)Impact
Area
Perm.
(Ac)FLACT—1 (Stream 7 floodway; UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Excavation/ Floodway Activity TSF 40.00865 -80.33239 4,100 - 0.09 0 CULV-1 (Stream 7; UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Flume Pipe TSF 40.00872 -80.33238 250 50 0.006 0 PIPE-1 (Stream 7;
UNT to Short Creek)Intermittent Excavation; Pipeline Exposure (stream) TSF 40.00872 -80.33238 80 16 0.002 0 FLACT—2 (Stream 5 floodway; UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Excavation/ Floodway Activity TSF 40.00865 -80.33239 4,300 - 0.001 0 CULV-2 (Stream 5; UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Flume Pipe TSF 40.00862 -80.33231 300 50 0.007 0 PIPE-2 (Stream 5;
UNT to Short Creek)Intermittent Excavation; Pipeline Exposure (stream) TSF 40.00862 -80.33231 96 16 0.002 0 BRIDGE-1 (Stream 7: UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Timber Bridge TSF 40.00868 -80.33245 336 28 0.006 0 BRIDGE-2 (Stream 5; UNT to Short Creek) Intermittent Timber Bridge TSF 40.00861 -80.33239 336 28 0.006 0 BRIDGE-3 (Stream 10; Short Creek) Perennial Timber Bridge TSF 40.01062 -80.33480 588 49 0.01 0 FLACT-3 (Stream 10 floodway; Short Creek) Perennial Timber Bridge TSF 40.01028 -80.33645 1,125 75 0.03 0
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101,717-787-3411.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA3615223-003. Landis Run at Village of Olde Hickory Floodplain Restoration Project, 600 Olde Hickory Road, Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Division of Wetlands, Encroachments, and Training has approved the restoration plan to restore approximately 12 acres of integrated stream, wetland, and floodplain areas of Landis Run and tributaries to Landis Run (WWF-MF); to realign approximately 28,000 linear feet of stream for the purpose of restoring watercourses; to place rock stream and valley grade control structures, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities The restoration project is associated with adjacent land development activities. The restoration project is located on the former Olde Hickory golf course, beginning east of PA-272 and ending west of US-222 in Lancaster, PA Latitude: 40.083223°, Longitude: -76.282515°. Application received: September 12, 2024. Approved: October 4, 2024.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-8568.
Contact: Kelly Steele, Project Specialist, 717-787-1785.
D52-180. Wild Acres Lakes Property Owners Association, 116 Wild Acres Drive, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328, Delaware Township, Pike County. To modify, operate, and maintain North Lake Dam across a tributary to Hornbeck's Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), impacting 0.03 acre of wetlands (PFO) for the purpose of rehabilitation of existing dam to comply with the Commonwealth's regulations. Latitude 41.211107 and Longitude -74.954624. Application received: January 4, 2010. Permit issued: August 27, 2024October 2, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG295924017-00
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Co LLC
Contact Person Joseph Scott
Address 350 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 250
City, State, Zip Exton, PA 19341
Township(s) Chatham Township, Delmar Township, and Shippen Township
County Tioga County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Right Straight Run (HQ-CWF, MF)
Application received: October 4, 2024
Issued: October 7, 2024Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPOILGASDROPBOX@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG081022015-01
Applicant Name Pennenergy Resources LLC
Contact Person Cody Salmon
Address 3000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5239
Township(s) Winfield Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 42625 to Cornplanter Run HQ-TSF, Trib 42626 to Cornplanter Run HQ-TSF, Trib 42636 to Rough Run HQ-TSF, Trib 42637 to Rough Run HQ-TSF, Trib 42638 to Rough Run HQ-TSF, Trib 42639 to Rough Run HQ-TSF, UNT to Trib 42637 to Rough Run HQ-TSF, UNT to Trib 42638 to Rough Run HQ-TSF
Application received: August 6, 2024
Approved: October 3, 2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Chris, 724-598-2206.
Guttman Oil Co, Storage Tank Facility ID # 43-31418, 3434 Sharon Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159, West Middlesex Borough and Shenango Township, Mercer County. Apex Companies, LLC, 975 Georges Station Road, Suite 100, Greensburg, PA 15601, on behalf of Guttman Energy, 200 Speers Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline, leaded gasoline, and diesel fuel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential and nonresidential site-specific standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Ben R Brookmyer, Storage Tank Facility ID # 36-63858, 1001 E King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602-3231, Lancaster Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Brookmyer Revocable Trust, II, 27 Oak Knoll Road, Merideth, NH 03253, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
PA0067-200. W Montgomery Ave Ardmore, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-06686, 200 Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. Synergy Environmental, Inc., 155 Railroad Plaza, 1st Floor, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of Dunne Manning Realty, LP, 645 West Hamilton St., Suite 400, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential and nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Tutelo # 2, Storage Tank Facility ID # 5-65-960-19948, Milligantown Road, Upper Burrell Township, PA 15068, Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County. Woodard & Curran, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, on behalf of D. Marc Jacobs, Jr, Penneco Oil Company, Inc., 6608 Route 22, Delmont, PA 15626, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater and surface water and sediment contaminated with crude oil. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Happy Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-06684, 1100 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, Wilkinsburg Borough, Allegheny County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of S&D Oil, Inc./Mr. Paul Lathia, 1100 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Chevron # 203876, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-82885, 11540 State Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2098, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Arcadis U.S. Inc., 2100 Georgetown Road, Suite 402, Sewickley, PA 15143, on behalf of Chevron Environmental Management Company, 1400 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with leaded and unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Vandermark Citgo, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-82402, 932 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314, Bentleyville Borough, Washington County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Gary Parola, 932 Main St, Bentleyville, PA 15314, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Davidsville Fuel, Storage Tank Facility ID # 56-17921, 763 South Main Street, Davidsville, PA 15935, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Jim Moore, P.O. Box 418, Davidsville, PA 15928, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The combined plan and report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Charleroi Gulf, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-09229, 62 McKean Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022, Charleroi Borough, Washington County. Converse Consultant, Inc., 2738 W. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, on behalf of Charleroi Gulf, 8 Gardner Street, Uniontown, PA 15022, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Chapin Oil Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-09384, 920 East Third Street, Nescopeck, PA 18635, Nescopeck Borough, Luzerne County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Douthat Ventures, LLC, 920 East Third Street, Nescopeck, PA 18635, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 3, 2024.
Convenient Food Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-08918, 340 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. Reliance Environmental, 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of CDG 320 Inc., 304 North Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on October 7, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Tyson Citgo, Storage Tank Facility ID # 51-43349, 6962 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Petrodi LLC, 543 Oakshade Road, Shamong, NJ 08088, on behalf of Knight's Properties, 1328 Jacob Drive, Yardley, PA 19067, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report did not demonstrate attainment of the nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on October 1, 2024.
Sunoco 0363 421, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-30727, 291 E Township Line Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., 901 S. Bolmar Street, Suite A, West Chester, PA 19382, on behalf of Evergreen Resources Management Operations, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the nonresidential Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 2, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Happy Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-06684, 1100 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, Wilkinsburg Borough, Allegheny County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of S&D Oil, Inc./Mr. Paul Lathia, 1100 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report was acceptable to meet the nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on August 13, 2024.
NILU Enterprise BP 07411, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-14147, 505 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301-8909, South Strabane Township, Washington County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of NILU Enterprises, Inc., 1 Ukani Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012-4215, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel. The report was acceptable to meet the nonresidential site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on September 9, 2024.
Red Star Express Lines, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-80940, Avenue B, Buncher Industrial Park, Leetsdale, PA 15056, Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County. KU Resources, 22 Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110, on behalf of The Buncher Company, 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline. The combined plan and report was acceptable to meet the nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on September 13, 2024.
BFS Brodhead—Vannewkirk, Storage Tank Facility ID # 04-14079, 3608 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061, Center Township, Beaver County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Bruceton Farm Service, Inc., 116 Shannon Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on September 26, 2024.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: File Room Coordinator, 717-705-4732.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application for an Individual NPDES Permit from the applicant named as follows to authorize discharges of stormwater associated with construction activities from the project site named as follows to surface waters of the Commonwealth.
Applicant: Glen-Gery Corporation
Applicant Address: 423 South Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Application Number: PAD060103
Project Site Name: Glen-Gery Corporation Subdivision & Land Development
Project Site Address: 423 South Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Municipality/County: Perry Township, Berks County
Total Earth Disturbance Area: 123.21 acres
Surface Waters Receiving Stormwater Discharges: Tributary 02179 to Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and wetlands
Project Description: The site will be developed to include one 528,000 SF building, one 1,031,500 SF building, one 492,000 SF building, an access drive off of Shoemakersville Road, associated parking areas for both cars and truck/trailers at each building and storm sewer system and one proposed infiltration basin, two proposed detention basins, and an existing detention basin/storm water quality Best Management Practice (BMP) facilities.
DEP has made a tentative decision to deny the application for the Individual NPDES Permit. A 30-day public comment period applies to this application and tentative decision. Interested persons may submit written comments to DEP at the address previously listed for DEP's consideration in taking a final action on the permit application. You may also review the permit application file by contacting DEP's File Review Coordinator at 717.705.4732.
Contact: Susan Wilbur, 717-705-4708.
Source Water Protection Program Approval, issued to Alexandria Borough Water Authority, 7561 Bridge Street, Suite 3, P.O. Box 336, PWSID No. 4310021, Alexandria Borough, Huntingdon County on October 3, 2024.
ACTIVE AND ABANDONED MINE OPERATIONS
New Stanton District Mining Office: New Stanton District Mining Office, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert.
Act 181 Notification: Penn Development Services, LP. PBF 30080102.1, Mather Strip Land Reclamation Project; Cumberland Township, Greene County. The site is located on private property. The DEP has executed a Consent to Right of Entry with all impacted landowners to allow access to their property to complete reclamation work. The reclamation work will be completed according to reclamation plan found in the permit and a separate plan for the remaining reclamation since the site is partially reclaimed. The reclamation work will include, but not limited to, the complete backfilling of the small highwall, grading the affected area, spread topsoil, excavation, timber removal and revegetation. This project issues on October 28, 2024, and bids will be opened on November 12, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the site on November 21, 2024; call for time and directions. Bid documents and plans will be available for review after October 28th and at the pre-bid meeting. Bidders must obtain or have an active Coal Mining License in order to qualify for the final award as per 25 Pa. Code § 86.189. Bid proposals shall be submitted to Attn: Jeffrey Parr, DEP, P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672. For more information call Jeffrey Parr 724-925-5542 or email jeparr@pa.gov.
AIR QUALITY
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue the following RACT III Plan Approval Permit.
City of Philadelphia—Public Health, Philadelphia Air Management Services (AMS), 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP22-000659: Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) III plan for the Newman and Company, Inc., located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County (6101 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135), as a RACT III plan approval.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)), the AMS has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan for—Newman and Company, Inc, owns and operates a paperboard manufacturing facility located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
The RACT III plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of NOx and/or VOCs. These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone NAAQS. The RACT III plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT III plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT III plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the NOx RACT III plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
Union Cogeneration Boiler—1 (118 MMBtu/hr):
• Union Cogeneration Boiler—1 firing natural gas, No. 2 oil, or Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD).
• The emission rates for Union Cogeneration Boiler—1 shall meet the following:
o NOx emissions shall not exceed 0.37 pound per MMBtu heat input while burning natural gas.
o NOx emissions shall not exceed 0.12 pound per MMBtu heat input while burning No. 2 oil or ULSD.
o NOx emissions from the boiler shall be limited to 121 tons per 12-month period.
• The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115.
Public Comment. Copies of the application, AMS analysis, and all pertinent documents used in the evaluation are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by sending an email to DPHAMS_ Service_Requests@phila.gov or by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572. A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments, or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests, or objections may be submitted to the Chief of Source Registration, at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@ phila.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and therelevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III plan approval. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail.
Public hearing. A virtual public hearing will be held if requested within 30 days of this publication to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT III Plan Approval and SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on November 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. To request a hearing, to register to speak at the hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact the Chief of Source Registration at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov by with 30 days of this publication. In the email, please write ''Newman and Company, Inc IP22-000659'' in the subject line. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.phila.gov/departments/air-pollution-control-board/air-management-notices/.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Chief of Source Registration at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov.
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.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1500. Filed for public inspection October 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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