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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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2341.
GP9-58-064: Red Oak Sand & Gravel, LLC, P.O. Box 25, Kingsley, PA 18826, Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. The Department issued the renewal general permit for the operation of one engine associated with portable crushing equipment at the Oakland Quarry site in Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: November 29, 2023. Issued: December 13, 2023.
GP3-58-064: Red Oak Sand & Gravel, LLC, P.O. Box 25, Kingsley, PA 18826, Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. The Department issued the renewal general permit for the operation of portable nonmetallic mineral processing equipment at the Oakland Quarry site in Oakland Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: November 29, 2023. Issued: December 13, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
AG5-03-00006B (GP5-03-00230D): Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC, TR 774 (Near Belknap Village), Dayton, PA 16222, Wayne Township, Armstrong County. Issued a GP-5 renewal for Belknap Compressor Station. No new equipment is being authorized compared to the last renewal. This permit renewal expires November 30, 2028. The 2018 version of the Statewide GP-5 is being used. Application received: November 3, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
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.
GP19-07-03072A: McLanahan Corp., 900 Beaver Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County. For an abrasive blasting operation controlled by a cartridge collector, under GP19, at the Beaver Street facility. The general permit authorization was renewed. Application received: November 17, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
GP14-06-03160: Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606, Mount Penn Borough, Berks County. For an existing human crematory facility, under GP14, at their location. The general permit authorization was renewed. Application received: November 30, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
22-05014: The AMES Company, Inc., 1500 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17104, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. For an existing natural gas-fired boiler, under GP1, at the facility. Application received: July 20, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
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-63-01074A/AG5A-63-00035A: CNX Gas Co. LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris Township, Washington County. On December 20, 2023, the Department authorized CNX Gas Co. LLC the construction and operation of: Six (6) GPUs each rated at 1.75 MMBtu/hr, five (5) produced water tanks, each rated at 400-bbl, truck loadout operations by splash loading method, two (2) enclosed combustors, each rated at 10.3 MMBtu/hr, equipment blowdowns, and fugitive equipment leaks at NV-113 well pad located in Morris Township, Washington County. Application received: November 6, 2023. Authorized: December 20, 2023.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
16-131A: Allegheny Wood Products International, Inc., 17761 Route 208, Marble, PA 16334, Washington Township, Clarion County. Issued a plan approval for reactivation of Sources at the sawmill; including Source 031 Wood fired boiler, Source 102A Sawdust Handling System, Source 103 Hogged Wastewood Handling, Source 104 Lumber Drying Kilns (9), Source 106 Lumber Wax End Seal & Paint Operations, and site fugitive emissions. This plan approval was needed because the previous Operating Permit renewal was denied. This plan approval expires May 31, 2025. Application received: February 1, 2022. Issued: December 12, 2023.
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.
06-05096F: Tower Health System—Reading Hospital, P.O. Box 16052, Reading, PA 19612, West Reading Borough, Berks County. For the reactivation of a cogeneration plant at the Reading Hospital. Application received: August 18, 2023. Issued: December 19, 2023.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-0021C: Congoleum Acquisition, 4401 Ridge Rd, Trainer, PA 19061-5000, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval for the replacement of an existing thermal oxidizer with two RL60 Durr thermal incinerators, reduction of the combined Volatile Organic Compound emissions limit. Application received: November 2, 2023. Issued: December 18, 2023.
15-0110B: Pepperidge Farms, Inc., 421 Boot Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335-3043, Downingtown Borough, Chester County. This action is for the extension of a plan approval temporary operation and shakedown of two 25-ton capacity use bins for deliveries of flour. Application received: December 5, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023December 21, 2023.
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-65-00881B: Innovative Carbide, LLC, 11040 Parker Drive, Irwin, PA 15642, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Plan Approval Extension issuance date effective December 21, 2023, to facilitate the shake-down the sources and air cleaning devices that include: Four (4) vertical mixing mills; Eight (8) vacuum dryers; Eight (8) Chilled Water Condensers; One (1) Torit Donaldson DFO 2-4 ≤ 3,600 cfm Cartridge Dust Collector; One (1) cold cleaning machine (degreaser); Industrial Cleaning Solvent Activities; at their Irwin Plant located in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: December 21, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
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.
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.
08-00017A: Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority, P.O. Box 10, Burlington, PA 18814, West Burlington Township, Bradford County. The facility was issued a plan approval extension to allow additional time to incorporate the plan approval into Operating Permit and to permit continued operation of the western expansion waste cells (Source ID P200) for their municipal waste landfill. The plan approval has been extended for an additional 180 days. Application received: December 11, 2023. Revised: December 15, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00131V: SGL Carbon LLC, 900 Theresia St., Saint Marys, PA 15857-1832, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Issued a plan approval extension to allow additional time for stack testing of the newly permitted sources. This is a State Only facility. Expiration date: April 30, 2024. Application received: October 19, 2023. Issued: October 31, 2023.
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.
06-05069AC: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536, Richmond Township, Berks County. For the installation of a new fabric filter dust collector in the S-1 Facility and modification of dust collectors C59/C59A and C64/C64A in the A-3 Facility. These facilities are located at the lead acid battery assembly facility. The plan approval was extended. Application received: November 16, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
06-05159A: Alpek Polyester USA, LLC, 4030 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. For the installation of four (4) Caterpillar, 2,069 HP, natural gas-fired engines for their combined heat and power system and three (3) natural gas-fired, 7.877 MMBtu/hr, Miura boilers at the pcrPET bottles and container recycle plant. The plan approval was extended. Application received: December 3, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
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.
46-0005BB: Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC/West Point Plant, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-8000, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the issuance of a minor modification to Plan Approval 46-0005BB to modify the specifications and operating scenario for a new dual fuel-fired boiler designated as Boiler 11. Application received: November 15, 2023. Issued: December 18, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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.
41-00090: Digger Specialties, Inc., 3639 Destiny Dr, P.O. Box 241, Bremen, IN 46506, Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County. Was issued a State Only Operating Permit for their Montgomery Aluminum Fence Site. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: December 15, 2022. Issued: December 12, 2023.
08-00013: Cooley Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options, Inc., 802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810, Athens Township, Bradford County. Was issued a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Tioga Point Crematory. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: March 20, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
13-00010: Westchester Plastics, LLC, 42 Mountain Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 18240-2201, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. The Department has issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for their extruders, production lines, silos, and burnoff oven. This permit also includes their Aeropulse dust collectors and other baghouses as control devices. The Operating Permit contains all 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: August 27, 2023. Accepted: August 27, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
03-00246: Bedrock Mines, LP, P.O. Box 221, Zelienople, PA 16063, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. The Department re-issued the Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a coal preparation plant, known as the Keystone East Facility. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of coal stockpiles, conveyers, a crusher, a diesel engine (128-bhp) and roadways. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes covers, enclosures, a water truck, engine oxidation catalyst, and tarping of truck loads. Coal throughput is limited to a maximum of 500,000 tons of raw coal per year. Facility emissions are 4.2 tons of PM10, 0.7 ton of NOx, 0.3 ton of VOC, and 0.2 ton of CO per year. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subparts Y, 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, testing, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the facility. Application received: June 19, 2023. Renewed: December 19, 2023.
10-00303: CUE, Inc., 11 Leonberg Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-3601, Cranberry Township, Butler County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include natural gas combustion sources, casting machines (11), adhesive application, mold cleaning, and a degreasing unit. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 6.74 TPY NOx, 1.35 TPY CO, 47.00 TPY VOC, 3.83 TPY HAPs, 0.68 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.04 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor and has taken throughput limits on the processes so as not to exceed 47 tons per year of VOC emissions. Additionally, the adhesive application's throughput limit is limited by its HAP emission restriction of 3.7 tons per year. The adhesive application is subject to 25 Pa. Code 129.77 for control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: October 31, 2022. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-03035: Martin's Potato Chips, Inc., P.O. Box 28, Thomasville, PA 17364-0028, Jackson Township, York County. For the snack food manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: May 5, 2023. Issued: December 14, 2023.
67-03045: ACCO Material Handing Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 792, York, PA 17405-0792, York Township, York County. For the hoist and crane component manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: July 27, 2023. Issued: December 19, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03048: Reiff & Nestor Co., P.O. Box 147, Lykens, PA 17048-0147, Lykens Borough, Dauphin County. For the tool manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: July 28, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
06-05162: Texas Eastern Transmission LP, Suite 1100, 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77079, North Heidelberg Township, Berks County. For the Bernville natural gas transmission station. Application received: June 2, 2023. Issued: December 19, 2023.
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.
09-00216: B Blair Prop, Ginko Ind Park, 95 Louise Dr, Ivyland, PA 18974, Northampton Township, Bucks County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of two portable crushers at their facility. Application received: December 21, 2022. Issued: December 19, 2023.
15-00046: Sunoco Pipeline LP, 1801 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1628, West Brandywine Township, Chester County. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Permit for the operation of 3 petroleum distillate storage tanks each with a capacity greater than 4,000,000 each. Application received: October 20, 2022. Issued: December 20, 2023.
09-00028: Neenah Northeast LLC/Quakertown Facility, 45 N 4th St, Quakertown, PA 18951-1239, Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. This action is for the initial issuance of a State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit to replace current Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) No. 09-00028 for the facility. Application received: October 5, 2022. Issued: December 20, 2023.
46-00240: JBS Souderton, Inc., 249 Allentown Rd, Souderton, PA 18964-2207, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. This is a renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit that limits the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to less than 21 tons per 12-month rolling period at a meat packing facility. Application received: June 15, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
42-00011: International Waxes Inc. Farmers Valley, 45 Route 446, Smethport, PA 16749, Keating Township, McKean County. The permit was administratively amended to incorporate the requirements of plan approval 42-011C and the change of responsible official. Application received: April 24, 2023. Revised: December 15, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05112: Kinsley Steel, Inc., 3900 East Market Street, York, PA 17402-2776, Springettsbury Township, York County. For the structural steel manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was administratively amended in order to address a change of ownership. Application received: November 28, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
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.
23-00222: Williams Lombardo Funeral Home, 33 W Baltimore Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018-1404, Clifton Heights Borough, Delaware County. The State Only Operating Permit was amended to incorporate the conditions from Plan Approval 23-0222A, under which the installation of a Human Crematory, Source ID 101 was completed. Application received: December 13, 2023. Issued: December 18, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) Denied, Terminated, Suspended or Revoked Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.431 and 127.461.
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.
46-00297: BET Investments, Inc., 200 Dryden Rd, Ste 2000, Dresher, PA 19025, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the revocation of a State Only Operating Permit issued to the former Prudential Insurance Company Data Center. The Operating Permit has been revoked due to the deactivation and limited operation of the 6-emergency generator sets. The reduction in facility potential emissions meets the Department's Air Quality Operating Permit Exemption requirements. All exempt sources on site shall continue to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Application received: December 15, 2023. Revoked: November 25, 2019.
23-00072: Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, Calcon Hook & Hook Rd, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, Darby Township, Delaware County. This action is for the revocation of a Natural Minor Operating Permit due to the reduction of sources to a single exempt concrete batch plant at the facility. The remaining source is Concrete Plant 3, Source ID 103, with a particulate emissions rate, after baghouse, of less than 0.01 gr/dscf. This source is exempt from permitting under 25 Pa. Code § 127.14(a)(8). Application received: November 30, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17030107. NPDES No. PA0243485. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 3.5 acres. Remaining mining activities consist only of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: August 18, 2023. Accepted: August 21, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
Noncoal Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanon, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
Mining Permit No. 57120301. NPDES No. PA0257133. Insinger Excavating, Inc., 344 Kahni Hill Road, Dushore, PA 18614, Forks Township, Sullivan County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mining site affecting 40 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Black Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: April 3, 2023. Accepted: April 4, 2023. Issued: December 14, 2023.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Permit No. 14234107. Douglas Explosives Services LLC, 2052 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Spring Township, Philipsburg, Centre County. Blasting for construction of a residential development. Application received: December 13, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023. Expiration date: April 15, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Permit No. 02234106. Wampum Hardware Company, 636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, West Deer Township, New Galilee, Allegheny County. Blasting activity permit for the construction of Ridgewood Heights residential development, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024. Application received: December 18, 2023. Issued: December 18, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 52234106. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc., 122 Thomas Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036, Blooming Grove and Palmyra Townships, Perry County. Construction blasting for I-84 Project Phase 4. Application received: December 11, 2023. Permit issued: December 14, 2023. Expiration date: January 1, 2026.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 45234108. Schlouch, Inc., 132 Excelsior Drive, Blandon, PA 19510, Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County. Construction blasting for Clarius Park 380. Application received: December 15, 2023. Permit issued: December 18, 2023. Expiration date: December 15, 2024.
Permit No. 40234117. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., 257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. Construction blasting for Mark Popple utilities and road cut. Application received: December 13, 2023. Permit issued: December 21, 2023. Expiration date: March 30, 2024.
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.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5729223-007. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Cherry Township, Sullivan County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. (Stream 1B and Stream 2B) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline and temporary timber mats impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) and 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.518405°, -76.477950°);
2. (Stream 1B) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline and temporary timber mats impacting 580 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.519744°, -76.475074°);
3. (Stream 4A) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline impacting 45 linear feet of Mill Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.519394°, -76.474752°);
4. (Wetland 4A) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline and a temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 3,679 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.519098°, -76.474588°);
5. (Wetland 3A, Stream 2A) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline and a temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 6,967 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.519306°, -76.473148°);
6. (Wetland 1A) One 16-inch diameter temporary surface waterline and a temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 20 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (EV) (Dushore, PA Quadrangle 41.520058°, -76.470913°).
The project will result in 125 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 11,226 square feet (0.258 acre) of wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a temporary fresh waterline in Elkland Township, Sullivan County. Application received: August 15, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
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.
E4502221-006. Arrowhead Lake Community Association, Inc., 961 Arrowhead Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To make stormwater improvements, including upsizing of existing culverts and redirecting the flow to a new storm sewer line to redirect storm flows from the community away from the community's wastewater treatment plant. This will entail the replacement of the existing main running down Paxinos Drive and Lehigh Drive from the intersection of Minisink Drive to the wastewater treatment plant and the replacements of laterals connection the adjacent homes to the new proposed mains. The proposed improvements and storm system outfall will impact UNT to the Lehigh River (EV, MF). 41°10`25", -75°34`58", Latitude: 41°10`25", Longitude: -75°34`58". Application received: July 28, 2021. Issued: December 19, 2023.
E4802223-001. Chester Franklin Group, LLC, 664 Northampton St., Suite 200, Easton, PA 18042, City of Easton, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Grand Riverview Hotel project: 1) A fill in the floodway of the Delaware River (WWF, MF) consisting of the widening of SR Route 611, the installation of roadside curbing, the construction of two (2) 38-foot wide entrance roads adjoining SR Route 611, and associated grading. This impact will result in 5,640 ft3 of net fill within the floodway. 2) A utility line crossing within the floodway of the Delaware River (WWF, MF) consisting of a 14-inch diameter X 23-inch diameter reinforced concrete elliptical stormwater pipe and concrete inlet box. 3) A utility line crossing within the floodway of the Delaware River (WWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch diameter reinforced concrete stormwater pipe and two (2) concrete inlet boxes. The project is located at 289 S. Delaware Avenue, approximately 0.23 mile northwest of the intersection of SR 611 and E. Nesquehoning Street (Easton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 41` 8", Longitude: -75° 12` 13") in the City of Easton, Northampton County. Latitude: 40° 41` 8", Longitude: -75° 12` 13". Application received: March 16, 2023. Issued: December 20, 2023.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306223-006. Freeport Borough, 414 Market Street, Freeport, PA 15229, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
To construct and maintain improvements at the existing sewage treatment plant within the 100-year flood plain approximately 700 feet north of the confluence of Buffalo Creek and Allegheny River (Freeport, PA Quadrangle N: 40.672223°; W: -79.691795°) in Freeport Borough, Armstrong County impacting a total of approximately 3 acres of the flood plain for the construction of a new SBR plant, conversion of the existing trickling filter to a flow storage basin, conversion of existing clarigesters to aerobic digesters, construction of a new UV disinfection building, modification of existing sludge drying beds, facility fencing, and related grading and pavement. This project also includes construction of a new outfall to Buffalo Creek permitted under GP040306221-001. Latitude: 40.672223°, Longitude: -79.691795°. Application received: November 6, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E5003223-001. Trout Brothers Dairy LLC, 508 Red Rock Road, Loysville, PA 17047, Jackson Township, Perry County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To 1) install two (2) 10" manure transfer lines crossing under Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF). The eastern crossing will temporarily impact 2,345 square feet of Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF) floodway and watercourse and permanently impact 175 linear feet of Sherman's Creek (HQ—CWF, MF) floodway and watercourse. The western crossing will temporarily impact 1,000 square feet of Sherman's Creek (EV Existing Use Designation, MF) floodway and watercourse and permanently impact 350 linear feet of Sherman's Creek (HQ—CWF, MF) floodway and watercourse and 2) to operate and maintain a 10" manure transfer line through a total of 190 liner feet in three separate wetlands with no permanent loss of wetland acreage. All proposed work is for the purpose of providing easy access to manure for fertilizing agricultural property. The project is located at Trout Brothers Farm in Jackson Township, Perry County. There are no wetland impacts proposed. Latitude: 40.3275°, Longitude: -77.4747°. Application received: January 9, 2023. Issued: December 18, 2023.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205223-004. The Buncher Company, 1300 Penn Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The applicant has been given consent to: 1. Excavate, construct, and maintain an infiltration basin 260` × 101` within the floodway of the Ohio River (WWF) 2. Construct and maintain an outfall from the aforementioned basin, located within the floodway of the Ohio River with an impact consisting of 28` × 1.25`. 3. Perform grading and fill activities within the floodway of the Ohio River consisting of 155` × 160`. 4. Construct and maintain a storm sewer to the Ohio River consisting of 15 LF of 54" RCP located within the Ohio River and 202 LF of floodway impacts. 5. Construct and maintain three additional storm sewer pipes within the floodway of the Ohio River with impacts consisting of 62` × 2`, 68` × 2`, and 14` × 1.5`. For the purpose of constructing a parking lot and other facilities associated with the expansion of a warehouse facility on a lot that is currently vacant. Latitude: 40° 33` 19", Longitude: -80° 12` 31". Application received: January 20, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA2203223-001. Capital Area Greenbelt Association, P.O. Box 15405, Harrisburg, PA 17105, City of Harrisburg, Paxtang Borough, Pennbrook Borough, and Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The information submitted relates a stream restoration project along 2,859 feet of Parkway Creek (CWF, MF) and unnamed tributaries to Parkway Creek (CWF, MF) including the removal of existing structures and 1.) the installation and maintenance of 239 feet of vegetated rip rap; 2.) the construction and maintenance of 626 feet of boulder bank revetment; 3.) the installation and maintenance of 147 feet of soil lifts with toe wood; 4.) the installation and maintenance of 782 feet of soil lifts with rock toe protection; 5.) the construction and maintenance of thirteen cross rock vanes; 6.) the regrading and maintenance of 3,340 feet of streambank (left and light banks); 7.) the construction and maintenance of 135 feet of boulder packing; 8.) the construction and maintenance of twenty-five rock steps; 9.) the construction and maintenance of 119 feet of engineered riffles; 10.) the installation and maintenance of a 56.0-foot-long 68.0-inch by 43.0-inch concrete pipe; 11.) the installation and maintenance of a 40.0-foot long 53.0-inch by 43.0-inch concrete pipe, all impacting a total of 0.049 acre of exceptional value palustrine emergent/scrub shrub wetlands and all for the purpose of reducing sediment loading and enhancing fish habitat in the watercourses. The project is located along Parkway Boulevard (Latitude: 40.270239°N; Longitude: 76.837087°W) in the City of Harrisburg, Paxtang and Penbrook Boroughs, and Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Wetland impacts are deminimus and replacement is not required. Latitude: 40.270239°, Longitude: -76.837087°. Application received: January 17, 2023. Issued: December 19, 2023.
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 ESG290823013-01
Applicant Name Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC
Contact Person Adam Weightman
Address 30351 Route 6
City, State, Zip Wysox, PA 18854
Township(s) Monroe Township and Overton Township
County Bradford County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Ladds Creek # 68733 (CWF, MF), Deep Hollow Run # 91175 (HQ—CWF, MF), Black Creek # 68148 (EV, MF), Saterlee Run (HQ—CWF, MF)
Application received: November 20, 2023
Issued: December 21, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG294123021-00
Applicant Name Inflection Energy (PA), LLC
Contact Person Gregg Saunders
Address 145 Choate Cir
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
Township(s) Upper Fairfield Township
County Lycoming County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Mill Creek (HQ—TSF, MF), Unnamed Tributary to Mill Creek (HQ—TSF, MF)
Application received: October 19, 2023
Issued: December 21, 2023Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kate Hogue Clerical Supervisor 814-332-6868.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076523008-00
Applicant Name APEX Energy PA. LLC
Contact Person Brooke Molde
Address 6041 Wallace Rd Ext, Ste 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090-7383
Township(s) Sewickley Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Sewickley Creek (TSF); Trib. 37584 to Little Sewickley Creek (TSF); Trib. 37633 to Pinkerton Run (WWF); UNT to Little Sewickley Creek (TSF)
Application received: September 8, 2023
Approved: December 12, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG081023006-00
Applicant Name Laurel Mountain Production
Contact Person Matthew Weinreich
Address 61 McMurray Rd., Ste. 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1633
Township(s) Parker Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bear Creek (CWF)
Application received: August 28, 2023
Approved: December 14, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG081023014-00
Applicant Name XTO Energy, Inc.
Contact Person Melissa Breitenbach
Address 190 Thorn Hill Rd
City, State, Zip Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Township(s) Prospect Borough
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Trib 34966 to Crab Run (CWF)
Application received: November 20, 2023
Approved: December 15, 2023Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076523009-00
Applicant Name CNX Gas Co LLC—MAMONT 14 Well Pad
Contact Person Andrew Kinter, Senior Project Manager— Permitting, Andrew.kinter@cnx.com, (724) 388-0063
Address 0.2 mile west of Beaver Run Road
City, State, Zip Apollo, PA 15613
Township(s) Washington Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.53058, Long -79.57630, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF 002. Lat 40.53108, Long -79.57546, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF 003. Lat 40.53501, Long -79.57507, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF 004. Lat 40.53551, Long -79.57489, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF 005. Lat 40.53477, Long -79.57250, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF 006. Lat 40.53600, Long -79.57046, Tributary 42938 to Beaver Run, Ch 93 class: TSF
Application received: September 30, 2023
Issued: December 21, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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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: Ben, 814-350-5132.
Coen Mkt 1203, Storage Tank Facility ID # 32-01883, 9650 Route 422, Shelocta, PA 15774, Shelocta Borough, Indiana County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 191 Howard Street, Suite 108, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Coen Markets No 1203, 9650 Route 422, Shelocta, PA 15774, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Vince Iacones Auto, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-14999, 198 Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA 19064, Springfield Township, Delaware County. Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381, on behalf of Vince Iacone, 198 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
Shri Hari Charan, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-13182, 36 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA 18707, Fairview Township, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Shri Hari Charan Real Estate, LLC, 36 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA 18707, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
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, Nescopeck, 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 Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
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.
Big Road, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-43022, 2946 Big Rd., Zieglerville, PA 19492, Upper Frederick Township, Zieglerville, PA 19492, Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. Brownfield Science & Technology, Inc., 3157 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330, on behalf of East Coast Siding Contractors, 339 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel. The combined plan and report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 18, 2023.
PA0176-7424 West Chester Pike, Storage Tank Facility ID # 23-07020, 7424 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Synergy Environmental, Inc., 155 Railroad Plaza, 1st Floor, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of CrossAmerica Partners, 645 West Hamilton St., Suite 400, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The plan residential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 19, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Actions on applications 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.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The Department 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).
Any person aggrieved by this action may challenge it in an appropriate legal forum. The state and Federal courts are currently split on whether the proper forum to challenge a Department permit, authorization or approval for a facility or activity subject to the Federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C.A. §§ 717 et seq., is the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit or the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. See Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envtl. Prot., 833 F.3d 360 (3d Cir. 2016); Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envt'l Prot., 903 F.3d 65 (3d Cir. 2018), cert. denied, 139 S. Ct. 1648, 203 L. Ed. 899 (2019) and Cole v. Dep't. of Envtl Prot., 1577 C.D. 2019 WL 2420667 (Pa. Cmwlth Ct. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending); West Rockhill Twp. v. Dep't of Envtl. Prot., No. 1595 C.D. 2019 WL 2426014 (Pa. Cmwlth. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending). You should promptly consult with a lawyer on the steps to take if you wish to challenge this action and to best protect your interests. Important legal rights are at stake. You should show this document to a lawyer at once.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Applicant: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, TL-342 Hildenbrand Road Exposure Project.
E6583223-001. To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in approximately 60-feet of a tributary to Sewickley Creek (WWF) for the purposes of protecting an exposed existing 24-inch diameter natural gas pipeline. The work includes the installation of in-stream grade control structures (4 rock cross clusters and 1 log vane) and bank stabilization structures (bank boulders and live stake plantings). The project is located approximately 250 feet from the intersection of Apples Mill Road and Hildenbrand Road (Smithton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.2398°; Longitude -79.7433) in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
E0483223-004, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230; Norwood Drive LN-25/LN-35 Exposure Repair Project.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in approximately 40 feet of Stockman Run (WWF) for the purpose of protecting two exposed existing 20-inch diameter natural gas pipelines, LN-25 and LN-35. The work includes the installation of an in-stream grade control structure (cross vane) and bank stabilization (live stake plantings and erosion control matting).
The project is located on the approximately 225 feet west of Norwood Road (Beaver Falls, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.8275°; Longitude: -80.3272°) in Big Beaver Borough and Koppel Borough, Beaver County.
E4083223-008. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, Park Place Corporate Center Two, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Fairmount Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in approximately 34-feet of Kitchen Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) for the purposes of protecting the exposed existing Leidy Line A natural gas pipeline. The work includes the removal of existing matting, installation of an articulating concrete mat above the pipeline, and installation of three grade control structures (rock vanes).
The project is located 0.65 miles east of Tripp Road (Latitude: 41.290793, Longitude: -76.270130°).
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
Central Office: Radiation Protection Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: 717-783-3594, Austyn Shank.
In the month of November 2023, Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Certification Richard Malin 2075 Haymaker Road
Monroeville, PA 15146-4749Testing Individual Stephen Disalvio 34 Penn Circle
Holland, PA 18966Testing Individual Alan Shirley 947 Wayne Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201-4816Testing Individual Christopher Eslinger 421 Derstine Avenue
Lansdale, PA 19446-3534Testing Individual Justin McCurry 722 Main Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073-1508Testing Individual Greg Kopenhaver P.O. Box 902
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0198Testing Individual Bruce Eichenlaub 409 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Center Hall, PA 16828Mitigation Individual Justin Woodall 811 Washington Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106-3121Testing Individual Justin Woodall 811 Washington Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106-3121Mitigation Individual Dominic Romagnoli, Jr. 1125 S. Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 101
Allentown, PA 18103-7903Mitigation Individual Gregory Gibson P.O. Box 733
Tannersville, PA 18372-0733Mitigation individual ARM Environmental, LLC P.O. Box 733
Tannersville, PA 18372-0733Mitigation Firm Robert Anderson 282 Longstreet Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8927Testing Individual Mason Dixon Home Inspection Service, LLC 282 Longstreet Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8927Testing Firm Eric Rubin 1654 State Route 167
Hop Bottom, PA 18824-7609Testing Individual Thomas Giambrone 1738 Maple Avenue
Croydon, PA 19021-5529Testing Individual Robert Vail, Jr. 24 Amanda Lane
Scott Township, PA 18433-3211Mitigation Individual Affordable Radon Mitigation 24 Amanda Lane
Scott Township, PA 18433-3211Mitigation Firm Patrick Russell 1029 Main Street
Suite 2
Honesdale, PA 18431-1952Testing Individual All In One Home Inspections, Inc. 1029 Main Street
Suite 2
Honesdale, PA 18431-1952Testing Firm Zach DeAugustine 670 Lloyds Road
Oxford, PA 19363-2340Testing Indvidual Joseph Mihalik 201 Church Street
Penn, PA 15675Mitigation Individual Lewis Wertz 88 Sunset Drive
Hanover, PA 17331-9493Testing Individual John Davis, Jr. 10988 Richardson Road
Ashland, VA 23005-3421Mitigation Individual Tayazak, Inc. 523 Burnside Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2706Testing Firm Andrew Joseph 1103 Hemingway Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601-9005Testing Individual Jason Elliott 255 Squankum Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727Laboratory Individual Diane Clerkin 424 Marion Avenue
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002-3418Testing Individual Michael Cantor 412 Bow Hill Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08610-6518Testing Individual Pest Blaster, LLC 412 Bow Hill Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08610-6518Testing Firm John B. Mallon, Jr. P.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081-0419Testing Individual John B. Mallon, Jr. P.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081-0419Mitigation Individual Radon Detection & Control, LLC P.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081-0419Mitigation Firm Radon Detection & Control, LLC P.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081-0419Testing Firm Enviroquest, Inc. 1738 North 3rd Street
Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1973Testing Firm
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