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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Pigtail Acres, LLC
1030 Girl Scout Road
Stevens, PA 17578Lancaster County 50.8 692.94 Swine/Beef NA Renewal David H. Martin
420 Nottingham Road
Nottingham, PA 19362Lancaster County 229.5 730.84 Swine/Pullets HQ Renewal Nelson Martin
2224 Horseshoe Pike
Annville, PA 17003Lebanon County 344.5 810.47 Swine/Heifer NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Olivia Harris, Clerical Supervisor I, 570-327-0561.
Application No. WA 59-1016A, Water Allocation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Watrous Water Association Address 2430 Elk Run Road
Gaines, PA 16921Municipality Gaines Township County Tioga County Responsible Official Montene M Bennett
2430 Elk Run Road
Gaines, PA 16921Consulting Engineer Kerry D Tyson
330 Innovation Blvd
Suite 305
State College, PA 16803Application Received August 27, 2024 Description Application for WA for Watrous Water Assoc PWSID 2590029 to purchase water from Galeton Boro Auth PWSID 6530010 via interconnection. Southwest District: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 1123516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Highland Sewer and Water Authority Address 120 Tank Drive
Johnstown, PA 15604Municipality Croyle Township
Jackson Township
Summerhill BoroughCounty Cambria County Responsible Official Jeremy Horvath
Manager
120 Tank Drive
Johnstown, PA 15904Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.
227 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15901Application Received June 7, 2024 Description The Highland Sewer and Water Authority Croyle Water Project consists of the addition and replacement of approximately 35,800 LF of distribution waterline with all necessary appurtenances. Three new water tanks and a pump station will be added to the system and two existing pump stations will be replaced. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 5040860, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PVT 1338, LLC Address 1761 Lovi Road
Freedom, PA 15042Municipality New Sewickley Township County Beaver County Responsible Official Jerry Tanner
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072Consulting Engineer Book & Proch
Well Drilling, Inc.
314 Old Youngstown Road
New Castle, PA 16101Application Received August 29, 2024 Description Addition of new well and treatment for Dollar General Freedom. Application No. 0224514, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Address 2200 Robinson Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15221Municipality Penn Hills Township County Allegheny County Responsible Official Brian Bianchi
2200 Robinson Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15221Consulting Engineer MS Consultants, Inc.
300 Corporate Center Drive
Moon Township, PA 15108Application Received August 23, 2024 Description Installation of a filter underdrain system at the water treatment plant.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
WA 67-470E, Water Allocations. Wrightsville Borough Municipal Authority, 601 Water Street, P.O. Box 187, Wrightsville Borough, PA 17368, Hellam Township, York County. Water Allocation Permit application for a peak day Susquehanna River withdrawal of 1,100,000 gallons per day. Application received: December 20, 2023.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
D. Lewis Pad 1, Primary Facility ID # 871207, 1214 Lewis Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of oil-based drilling mud. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Susquehanna County Independent on August 28, 2024. Application received: August 29, 2024.
Pennsy Supply—Summit Station Quarry, Primary Facility ID # 878061, 2225 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Wayne Township, Schuylkill County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 on behalf of Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with antifreeze, tar, grease, lubricant oil, gear oil, transformer oil, and hydraulic oil from historic site operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Republican Herald on August 13, 2024. Application received: August 30, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
201 South Caln Road Multi Family Property, Primary Facility ID # 654810, 201 South Caln Road, Coatesville, PA 19320, Caln Township, Chester County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Michael Charlton, ESC Chester, LLC, 5074 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 205, Ellicott City, MD 21042, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with arsenic. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the background standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Local News on August 7, 2024. Application received: August 6, 2024.
Lofts at Church, Primary Facility ID # 877994, 140 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. Mark E. Zunich, Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Roman Ovrutsky, Church Bridge View, LLC, 2050 Bennet Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with arsenic. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Local News on August 3, 2024. Application received: August 12, 2024.
20 Old Forge Road, Primary Facility ID # 877968, 20 Old Forge Road, Nottingham, PA 19362, West Nottingham Township, Chester County. Justin Custer, Path Environmental, 17006 York Road, Parkton, MD 21120 on behalf of Jorge Escobar, JD Brothers Pallets & Produce, 14 Old Forge Road, Nottingham, PA 19362, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the property is residential and nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the background standard/Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Chester County Press on July 10, 2024. Application received: July 16, 2024.
Evolve Collision Centers, Primary Facility ID # 877832, 2544 and 2560 Haverford Road, Ardmore, PA 19003, Haverford Township, Delaware County. Douglas B. Schott, P.G., ARM Group, LLC, 515 S. Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382 on behalf of Butch Cantz, Ardmore Realty Investments, LLC, 29 Andrew Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with PAHs and other organics. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Delaware County Daily Times on July 16, 2024. Application received: August 1, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGM022SC001C. Kinsley Construction, LLC, 1110 East Princess Street, York, PA 17403, West Manchester Township, York County. This is for the renewal of WMGM022SC001C at Kinsley Construction, LLC's Consolidated Quarry located at 501 Hokes Mill Road, York, PA 17408. General Permit WMGM022 authorizes the processing and beneficial use of waste concrete, brick, aggregate, shot rock, roof ballast and waste asphalt to produce a roadway or parking lot construction material and/or substitute for PennDOT approved aggregate; and the processing and beneficial use of timber waste (i.e., tree stumps, limbs, clean wood, untreated and unpainted lumber, shrubs, clean pallets, clean skids and packing crates), and leaf and yard waste (i.e., source segregated leaf and yard waste, grass clippings) to produce bedding materials for livestock. Application received: April 5, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 30, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
WMGM022SC001B (previously WMGM022B). Kinsley Construction, LLC, 1110 East Princess Street, York, PA 17403, West Manchester Township, York County. This is for the renewal of WMGM022SC001B (previously WMGM022B) at Kinsley Construction LLC's Penroc Quarry located 2305 Lemon Street, York, PA 17408. General Permit WMG022 authorizes the processing and beneficial use of waste concrete, brick, aggregate, shot rock, roof ballast and waste asphalt to produce a roadway or parking lot construction material and/or substitute for PennDOT approved aggregate; and the processing and beneficial use of timber waste (i.e., tree stumps, limbs, clean wood, untreated and unpainted lumber, shrubs, clean pallets, clean skids and packing crates), and leaf and yard waste (i.e., source segregated leaf and yard waste, grass clippings) to produce bedding materials for livestock. Application received: April 5, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 30, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie Fleming, Environmental Program Manager, 717-705-6638.
400561. York County Solid Waste Authority, 2700 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17406, Manchester Township, York County. York County Solid Waste Authority has submitted an application for a major permit modification for the construction and operation of a 2,750-ton per day transfer station within the limits of the permitted York County Resource Recovery Center. The maximum daily tonnage of the Resource Recovery facility remains unchanged at 4,000 tons per day. The maximum daily volume of the transfer station will be contained within the permitted 4,000 tons per day. An LMIP meeting was held on August 20, 2024. The application was administratively deemed complete on August 26, 2024. Application received: August 20, 2024. Accepted: August 27, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Carrie Fleming, Environmental Program Manager, (717) 705-6638, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
37-00381A: Shenango Limestone and Storage Company LLC, P.O. Box 217, North Lima, OH 44452-0217, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. Application received: March 21, 2024.
37-00381A: Shenango Limestone and Storage Company LLC, P.O. Box 217, North Lima, OH 44452-0217, for the construction and initial operation of their Shenango Limestone Mine and Plant facility in Shenango Township, Lawrence County (1959 Union Valley Road). The application proposes sources including crusher, screeners, conveyors, and roadways.
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Caleigh Anderson, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2432.
39-00093A: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc., 6355 Farm Bureau Road, Allentown, PA 18106, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: July 12, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers Inc. (6355 Farm Bureau Road, Allentown, PA 18106) for their facility located in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00093A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 39-00093A is for the replacement of three existing baghouses which controls particulate emissions from mills with newer more efficient baghouses. The existing mills used to resize plastics will not be changed. No other changes were proposed by the company. The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The particulate emissions from each new baghouse shall not exceed the Best Available Technology (BAT) standard of 0.02 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Permit No. 39-00093A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh Patel, Environmental Engineer Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, EEM, 570-826-2341.
48-00004C: Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC, 3938 Easton Nazareth Highway, Nazareth, PA 18064, Upper Nazareth Township and Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: September 27, 2023.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A PLAN APPROVAL FOR A TITLE V FACILITY Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval No. 48-00004C to Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC, 3938 Easton Nazareth Highway, Nazareth, PA 18064, for their plant located in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The facility currently operates under Title V Operating Permit No. 48-00004. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Plan Approval No. 48-00004C is to allow the company to increase the permitted amount of engineered fuel (EF) from 14,257 tpy to 36,000 tpy. Emissions from the kiln are controlled by selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), dry lime injection system and a baghouse. There are no physical or operational changes proposed as part of this application. The EF would be used to offset traditional fuels used in the kiln system (i.e., both kiln main burner and Calciner firing) and reduce waste streams which are sent to landfills. The use of EF does not materially incentivize the decision to make or not make clinker, nor does the project change the amounts of clinker that will be made in the future at this facility. The purpose of the project is fuel flexibility. Thus, this project is not expected to result in an increase in clinker production from the kiln. Engineered fuel is a non-hazardous alternate processed fuel derived from the processing and blending of a variety of recycled materials & will meets the legitimacy criteria of 40 CFR § 241.3 to be considered a ''non-waste'' fuel. Engineered fuel contains high BTU values & can be beneficially used for heat and energy recovery in kiln system. The use of alternate non-hazardous secondary material (NHSM) in cement kilns is an environmental benefit as the materials will be beneficially re-used, reducing land disposal. The use of engineered fuel will displace the use of traditional fuels, such as coal and fuel oil.
No emissions are expected to increase due to this project from the facility.
A review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the proposed project will meet all applicable state and Federal air quality requirements. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the facility.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place conditions in the plan approval. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain additional, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed revised Permit No. 48-00004C and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit is required.
A public hearing may be held, if the DEP, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mark J Wejkszner, P.E., Program Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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.
05-05014C: Sandy Run Landfill, LLC, 995 Landfill Road, Hopewell, PA 16650, Broad Top Township, Bedford County. Application received: February 29, 2024. For the installation of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) refinery at the landfill. The RNG plant will have a capacity to treat 6,000 scfm of landfill gas and will be controlled by a 12.00 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer and 3,000 scfm utility flare. The expected potential emissions from this project are as follows: 2.77 tpy PM-10, 15.26 tpy VOC, 0.51 tpy HAPs, 6.79 tpy NOx, 6.53 tpy SOx, and 9.08 tpy CO. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The facility is a Title V facility. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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.
09-0009H: Quad Graphics Mkt Inc., 4371 County Line Rd, Chalfont, PA 18914-1825, New Britain Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 26, 2024. Quad Graphics Mkt. Inc. has submitted a plan approval application (PAA) for the reactivation of a Hantscho Mark VI heatset offset lithographic printing Press 30 (Source ID: 105A) equipped with a natural gas-fired dryer that vents to the B&W Megtec Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (Source ID: C07). As a result of potential emissions of VOCs, the facility is a Title V facility. The operation of the offset lithographic printing press will not exceed the following site-wide pollutant emission limits: nitrogen oxides (NOx): 24.23 tpy; volatile organic compounds (VOCs): 47.25 tpy; hazardous air pollutants: 10 tpy (single HAP) and 25 tpy (combined HAPs).
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
15-00105, Buckeye Pipeline/Malvern Station, 8 S Malin Rd, Malvern, PA 19355, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Application received: May 28, 2024. This action is for a significant modification of the Title V Operating Permit for revisions to permit conditions as a result of an appeal by the permittee. For Source IDs 104 and 105 (Tanks # 103 and 104), the conditions based on 40 CFR 60 Subpart Kb have been removed from these sources since it was found the subpart was not applicable due to the definition of ''reconstructed'' in accordance with 40 CFR 60.14 and 60.15 when the domed roofs were installed over the external floating roofs. The timing for the submittal of the excess emissions report required under 40 CFR 63 Subpart BBBBBB was modified for the report to be due 30 days after the end of the calendar half as required by 40 CFR 63.10(e)(3). Additionally, the required content of the semi-annual reports under 40 CFR 63 Subpart BBBBBB was modified. Although the subpart only requires records of inspection reports, the condition contained requirements to submit a list of inspections performed during the reporting period and to submit inspection reports from inspection during which a defect was found. Authority for requiring a list of inspections and the inclusion of reports of defects found through inspections is from 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.442, 127.443 and 129.56. Previous permits for the facility and permits for similar facilities also require the submission of reports of defects found through inspections. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00359, Markwest Liberty Bluestone—Sarsen Gas Plant, 736 Prospect Rd, Evans City, PA 16033, Forward Township, Butler County. Application received: August 1, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a natural gas gathering and processing facility. With a 40-mmscf/day capacity, the facility is equipped with inlet and residue compressors, a dehydration unit and reboiler, a cryogenic gas processing unit and a refrigeration system, condensate tanks, truck loading operation, and process heaters. With PTEs of 78.4 TPY CO, 38.5 TPY NOx, 37.1 TPY VOC, 6.99 TPY HAPs, 3.95 TPY PM, 1.86 TPY single HAP (formaldehyde) and 0.24 TPY SOx, the facility is Natural Minor. In this renewal, some ministerial updates are applied to Federal subparts. The facility is not requesting any revisions.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP20-000018, Kensington High School, 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: June 8, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a high school. The facility's air emission sources include: three (3) 9.8 million British Thermal Units (MMBtu) Boilers firing No. 2 fuel oil and one (1) 80-Kilowatt (kW) Emergency Generator firing diesel fuel. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Kensington High School, NMOP OP20-000018'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP23-000036, Temple University Hospital—Juniata Campus, 1331 E. Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124-3808, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 12, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the following facility: OP23-000036: Temple University Hospital—Juniata Campus for the operation of a General Medical and Surgical Hospital. The facility's air emission sources are: • One (1) 1,175-kilowatt (kW) Co-generation System with Oxidation Catalyst burning natural gas (Co-gen-1), • One (1) 827 kW Emergency generator burning diesel fuel (EG-1), • Three (3) 600 kW Emergency generators, each burning natural gas and diesel fuel (EG-2, EG-3, and EG-4), and • Two (2) 5.1029 MMBtu/hr boilers, each burning natural gas and No. 2 fuel (B1 and B2). The changes made as part of the renewal include the following: • In Section A, updating the facility mailing address. • In A-1 Facility inventory list, incorporation of natural gas in addition to diesel fuel for Emergency Generators 2, 3 and 4 (EG-2, EG-3, EG-4). • In Section A, updated the flow diagram as per the modification request. • In Section B, updated the General Conditions to the current AMS versions. • In Section C, updated the Facility Wide Conditions to the current AMS versions. • In Section D, updated the Source Specific Requirements and including the following changes. [ ] Updating the total NOx limit per year for Co-generator to 7.7 tons per year in Condition D.1.(a)(1) as per the corrected AMS Potential to Emit (PTE) calculation. [ ] Addition of emission limitation Condition D.1.(b)(4) for EG-2, EG-3, and EG-4 while burning natural gas. [ ] Addition of operating conditions D.2.(a)(4), D.2.(c)(2), D.2.(c)(3), and updating Condition D.4.(b)(1)(iii). [ ] Updating the Condition D.5.(a)(6) • In Section F, updating the footnote regarding Boiler ID and addition of Condition F.3.(c)(4)-(5). The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Temple University Hospital—Juniata Campus NMOP OP23-000036'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP22-000046, Live Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148-5210, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: September 9, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the operation of a casino and hotel. The facility air emission sources are: • Four (4) 6.0-Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers, each burning natural gas, • Four (4) 1.5 MMBtu/hr domestic hot water heaters, each burning natural gas, • Two (2) 1.25 MMBtu/hr domestic hot water heaters, each burning natural gas, • Two (2) 2,500-Kilowatt (kW) emergency generators, each burning diesel fuel, and • One (1) 173 Horsepower (HP) fire pump burning diesel fuel. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Live Casino and Hotel Philadelphia SMOP OP22-000046'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP21-000072, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc., 10975 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154-3203, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: January 20, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the operation of the dairy manufacturing plants. The facility air emission sources are: • One (1) 33.6 MMBtu/hr. boiler burning natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil, • One (1) 33.475 MMBtu/hr. boiler burning natural gas, and • One (1) 0.75 MMBtu/hr. boiler burning natural gas. The changes made as part of the renewal include the following: • In Section A, update the facility contact, permit contact and responsible official for the facility. • In Section A, replaced Boiler 3 (B-03) as per the recent Installation Permit in facility inventory list and updated the process flow diagram. • In Section B, updated the General Conditions to the current AMS versions. • In Section C, updated the Facility Wide Conditions to the current AMS versions. • In Section D, updated the Source Specific Requirements and made following changes in the draft. [ ] Addition of throughput requirements for Condition D.2.(a)(1). [ ] Testing requirements in Conditions D.3.(b), D.3. (c), and D.3. (d) have been updated. [ ] Addition of Conditions D.4.(b)(5)(i) and D.5.(b)(1)(i) [ ] Formatting correction in Conditions D.5.(c)—D.5.(f) [ ] Updating Condition D.6.(a)-(b) as per revised Section C • Inclusion of Section E. Non applicability requirements • Updating Section F. Future Requirements The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Inc. SMOP OP21-000072'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
OP23-000011, Crown Castle Fiber, 401 N Broad St, Suite 190, Philadelphia, PA 19108-1014, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: April 19, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the operation of a telephone communication (except radiotelephone) facility. The facility air emission sources are: • Four (4) emergency generators less than 500-kilowatt (kW), each burning diesel fuel, and • Three (3) emergency generators equal to or greater than 1,000 kW but less than 1,550 kW, each burning diesel fuel. The changes made as part of the renewal include the following: • In Section A, update the facility name, facility contact, permit contact and responsible official for the facility. • In Section A, changed the formatting of facility inventory list in Table A-1. • In Section B, updated the General Conditions to the current AMS versions. • In Section C, updated the Facility Wide Conditions to current AMS versions. • In Section D, updated the Source Specific Requirements and made the following changes in the draft. [ ] Particulate Matter (PM) emission limit has been modified to Filterable PM emission in Condition D.1.(b)(2). [ ] NOx limit for each emergency generator has been updated to actual Potential to Emit (PTE) calculations limit in Condition D.1.(b)(3). [ ] Inclusion of emergency generators operating hours under facility subsection in Condition D.2.(a)(1). [ ] Updating the EPA AQI forecast communication information in Condition D.2.(b)(6)(iv)(C)(3.). [ ] Updating the reporting requirements in Condition D.6. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Crown Castle Fiber SMOP OP23-000011'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-03029, Pennsy Supply Inc., 400 Mountain View Rd., Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County. Application received: August 13, 2024. For the operation of a sandstone crushing facility at the Mount Holly Springs Quarry. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated to be 6.62 tpy PM-10. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
67-03018, Penn-Mar Castings LLC, 500 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. Application received: December 15, 2023. For the operation of an iron foundry. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are 33.56 tpy VOC, 41.56 tpy PM-10 and < 1 tpy each of HAPS, NOx, SOx and CO. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources).
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03025, Reading Plating & Polishing Works, Inc., 1833 Cotton St., Reading, PA 19606, City of Reading, Berks County. Application received: July 17, 2024. For operation of a chrome and nickel plating and polishing facility. The facility's potential emissions are 0.82 ton of CO, 0.98 ton of NOx, 0.07 ton of PM, 0.001 ton of SOx, 4.66 tons of VOC and 1.27 tons of combined HAP's. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N—National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and chromium Anodizing Tanks and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations.
06-05037, McConway & Torley LLC, 109 48th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Kutztown Borough, Berks County. Application received: April 18, 2024. For the steel foundry. This is a renewal of the facility's State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit. The actual emissions from the facility as reported in 2023 include 1.6 tpy of NOx, 1.2 tpy of CO, and 0.14 tpy of PM10. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources.
36-05159, Envigo Global Services Inc., 310 Swamp Bridge Road, Denver, PA 17517, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: May 24, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the animal research facility. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 36.58 tpy of NOx, 19.88 tpy of CO, 5.72 tpy of PM, 3.04 tpy of SOx, 3.53 tpy of VOC and 2.20 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00294, Crazy Aaron Enterprises, 700 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401, Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Application received: August 4, 2024. Crazy Aaron Enterprises/Norristown produces thinking putty using six (6) mixers of various sizes and configurations. The process generates methanol, which is a hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and volatile organic compound (VOC) as defined in 112(b) of the Clean Air Act and 40 CFR 51.100, respectively. The facility also uses isopropyl alcohol for cleaning. A water-based scrubber is used to control emissions from the mixers. Emissions after controls are 5.57 tpy of HAPs (methanol) and 5.93 tpy total VOCs. The permit includes emissions limits of 2.70 lb/hr and 8.00 tpy for HAPs and 2.75 lbs/hr and 8.45 tpy for VOCs. Other permit conditions require use of the scrubber when mixers are operating; monitoring and recording of production data; monitoring and maintenance of the scrubber system and mixers; and the calculation of emissions on a monthly and 12-month rolling basis. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
OP 04-00723, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, LLC, 510 9th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, City of Beaver Falls, Beaver County. Application received: February 2, 2024. Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit for a technical ceramics manufacturing facility located in Beaver Falls, Beaver County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewed, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the facility mentioned previously. Sources of emissions consist of the following equipment and control devices: twenty-one (21) Kilns; five (5) Afterburners; five (5) Natural Gas Dryers; twelve (12) Electric Dryers and Ovens; two (2) Emergency generators; twenty (20) dust collectors; a Hydro Thrift Chiller and Numerous miscellaneous small process and material handling sources, including dryers, ball mills, saws, mixers, tanks, and lathes. Facility-wide potential emissions are estimated at 77.84 tons NOx, 63.27 tons CO, < 1.0 ton SOx, 6.99 tons VOC, 7.01 tons PM10/PM2.5, and 2.15 tons HAPs. At a minimum, the facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes emission limitations, work practice standards, monitoring requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00723) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
OP-63-01004, TechMet, Inc., 79 East 8th Street, Donora, PA 15033, Donora Borough, Washington County. Application received: October 16, 2023.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to TechMet, Inc. located in Donora Borough, Washington County. This is a Chemical milling and metal etching job shop operation processing metallic parts for customers in the aerospace, medical and general industries.
Sources of emissions consist of five process lines utilizing various chemical etching tanks, paint booths, and drying ovens, in addition a boiler and parts washers. Facility-wide potential emissions are projected to be 3.00 tpy of VOC, 61.35 tpy of NOx, 0.60 tpy of CO, 5.5 tpy of HAP, 2.5 tpy of single HAP, 8.30 tpy of PM, and 0.04 tpy of SOx. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (63-01004) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OP-11-00508, Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, 146 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906, Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County. Application received: August 18, 2023.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a crematory located in Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County.
The facility operates one (1) Mathews International-Cremation Division model IE43-PPII human crematory incinerator with a maximum cremation rate of 150 lbs/hr and a one (1) Mathews International-Cremation Division model IE43-PPJr animal crematory incinerator with a maximum cremation rate of 75 lbs/hr. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated at 0.46 ton of SO2 per year, 0.75 ton of NOx per year, 0.62 ton of CO per year, 0.98 ton of PM per year, 0.98 ton of PM10 per year, 0.06 ton of total total hydrocarbons per year, and 0.23 ton of HAPs per year.
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 11-00508) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 42190801. PA0280844. Frank W. Ponikvar, 100 Kasson Road, Smethport, PA 16749, Hamlin Township, McKean County. Application for a new NPDES Permit No. PA0280844. Receiving stream(s): Marvin Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 10090803. NPDES No. PA0280704. Bernard J. McCrea Excavating, 100 Pine Haven Drive, Fenelton, PA 16034, Clearfield Township, Butler County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a small noncoal industrial minerals mining site affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Buffalo Run classified for the following use(s): HQ. Application received: August 29, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 14170801. Precision Excavating and Construction, LLC, 331 Main Road, Spring Mills, PA 16825, Gregg Township, Centre County. Application for transfer of an existing small noncoal permit affecting 1 acre. Transfer of permit from Allen's Excavating and Concrete. Receiving stream(s): Muddy Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: August 12, 2024. Accepted: August 19, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 66192501. Donald Taylor, 4450 Williams Road, Nicholson, PA 18446-9478, Nicholson Township, Wyoming County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 10.0 acres on property owned by Don Taylor. Application received: August 14, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 66130801. Donald Taylor, 4450 Williams Road, Nicholson, PA 18446-9478, Nicholson Township, Wyoming County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Don Taylor. Application received: August 14, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58890812. Northeast Stone Works, Inc., P.O. Box 332, Montrose, PA 18801, Franklin Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Kenneth Roszel. Application received: August 21, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 64950801. Anthony Michael Pykus, 1880 Great Bend Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, Lebanon Township, Wayne County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by the Estate of William L. Pykus. Application received: August 22, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0270067. Mining Permit No. 17240101. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Application received: December 8, 2023.
New NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from bituminous coal surface mining permit affecting 28.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): tributaries to Tributary 26085 to Lick Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Lick Run Watershed TMDL.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (TF1) New Treatment Pond 1 No Discharge 002 (SPA) New Sediment Pond A No Discharge 003 (SPB) New Sediment Pond B No Discharge There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of valved non-discharge alternative (NDA) manifolds. BAT limits described previously will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the NDA system for the protection of the groundwater.
The following outfalls discharge to tributaries to Tributary 26085 to Lick Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 (SPA) Y Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway 003 (SPB) Y Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event. Effluent limits for the emergency spillway are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway (Discharge after >10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 0.97 1.9 2.4 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 2.4 4.8 6.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway (Discharge after >10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) 0.10 0.20 0.25 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0278122. Mining Permit No. 65140101. Ligonier Stone & Lime Company, 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Revision application to an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 92.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Stony Run, classified for the following use: CWF, WWF. Application received: August 19, 2024.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0212512. Mining Permit No. 4274SM11. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Taylor Township, Blair County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 372.2 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Plum Creek and Halter Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF and CWF. Application received: May 30, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Plum Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 004 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 010 Existing Treatment/Pumped Water 0.432 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 003, 004, and 010 (Dry Weather Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 003 and 004 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls: 003 and 004 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Halter Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 006 Existing Treatment/Pumped Water Intermittent 007 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 008 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 and 005—009 (Dry Weather Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 005 and 007—009 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls: 003 and 004 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0269841. Mining Permit No. 53170301. Duffy, Inc., P.O. Box 374, Smethport, PA 16749-0374, Roulette Township, Potter County. Application received: April 4, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 175 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to the Allegheny River and to the Allegheny River, classified for the following use(s): CWF.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to the Allegheny River and to the Allegheny River:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Sediment Pond A Intermittent 002 Existing Sediment Pond B Intermittent 003 Existing Sediment Pond C Intermittent 004 Existing Sediment Pond D Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004
(Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions)Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 001—004
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 001—004 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317, as well as relevant state requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
CORRECTION—previously published on June 8, 2024.
E5929224-004. NFG Midstream Covington LLC, 1100 State Street, Erie, PA 16501, Delmar Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 2, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain: 1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 1,807 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland and 68 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.798974°, -77.315321°);
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 185 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.798609°, -77.313624°);
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 3,161 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland, 36 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) and 5,193 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.797697°, -77.321078°);
4. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 33 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.796725°, -77.309671°);
5. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 79 linear feet of Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.796145°, -77.305631°);
6. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 1,067 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.800894°, -77.304284°);
7. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 161 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland, 154 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 76 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.8001736°, -77.30342°);
8. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 411 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.802364°, -77.302221°);
9. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 858 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.802636°, -77.302068°);
10. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 20 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.803713°, -77.301676°);
11. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 7,231 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.804301°, -77.301394°);
12. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 9,743 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland and 1,012 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.80487°, -77.301107°);
13. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 107 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.80487°, -77.301107°);
14. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 2,942 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 5,721 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine forested (EV-PFO) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.806762°, -77.299476°);
15. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and an 8-inch and 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines impacting 4,887 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 94 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.807394°, -77.298316°);
16. A temporary road crossing impacting 366 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.808153°, -77.296761°).
The project will result in 366 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 24,333 square feet (0.559 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 20,713 square feet (0.476 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Delmar Township, Tioga County. The permittee will provide 41,426 square feet (0.951 acre) of off-site compensatory mitigation at the Butters Mitigation Site (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle 41°, 44`, 55" N, 77°, 03`, 16" W).
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.
E5402224-002. Orwigsburg CSG 1, LLC, 3050 Peachtree Road, Suite 460, Atlanta, GA 30305, Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 15, 2024.
The construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Orwigsburg CSG 1, LLC Project: 1) A crossing of 0.03 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 20-foot wide gravel access road. 2) A crossing of 0.005 acre of PFO Wetlands (EV) consisting of a 20-foot wide gravel access road. The project is located 0.35 mile northwest of Lincoln Avenue and W. Market Street (Strausstown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 39`, 24"; Longitude: -76°, 6`, 54") in Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E6106224-002. Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc., 1 Aqua Way, White Haven, PA 18661, Emlenton Borough, Richland Township, Venango County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 12, 2024.
To remove the damaged portion of the existing structure and to construct a replacement outfall for the Emlenton Wastewater Treatment Plant at the mouth of Ritchey Run where it meets the Allegheny River, approximately 500 ft east from the end of River Ave. Approximately 600 ft of Ritchey Run will be impacted from outfall repair and associated stream restoration practices. Latitude: 41.176155°, Longitude: -79.700020°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E1501124-006. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, West Whiteland Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 21, 2024.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to remove an existing single-span, 16.22 feet long, reinforced concrete slab bridge structure over Valley Creek (CWF-MF), and in its place, construct and maintain a 25-foot-wide single cell prestressed concrete box culvert associated with the SR 1001 (Ship Road) Bridge Replacement Project. This project includes 105 linear feet (3,255 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact due to the bridge replacement with grading and placement of riprap, 125 linear feet (3,875 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact due to dewatering and E&S BMPs, 16,920 square feet (0.19 acre) of permanent floodway impact due to bridge construction and grading, and 31,734 square feet (0.41 acre) of temporary floodway impact due to access and E&S controls. An unnamed tributary to Valley Creek (CWF-MF) confluence with the mainstem is associated with the construction activities and will result in 22 linear feet (132 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact and 64 linear feet (896 square feet) of temporary watercourse impact. This project is located between Green Valley and Sylvania Roads in West Whiteland Township, Chester County (USGS PA Malvern) Latitude: 40.032840°, Longitude: -75.611657°.
WV4601224-005, EA4601224-004. Upper Hanover Township, 1704 Pillsbury Road, East Greenville, PA 18041, Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 15, 2024.
Upper Hanover Township is proposing to rehabilitate and restore 500 linear feet of Macoby Run (TSF-MF) and includes the installation of modified mudsill cribs, multi log vane deflectors, saw tooth deflectors, modified mudsill log, and grading and stabilization between each structure on both sides of the watercourse. This activity will result in 500 linear feet (0.031 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 675 linear feet (0.115 acre) of temporary watercourse impact, and 500 linear feet (0.115 acre) of temporary floodway impact. This project is associated with the Township's MS4 PRP Phosphorus Load Reduction requirements and is located at Macoby Run Park in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Milford Square Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.384320°, Longitude: -75.481662°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205224-008. People's Natural Gas Company, 375 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Plum Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 17, 2024.
To:
1. Construct and maintain channel changes at various locations along 1,278` x 10` of Abers Creek (TSF) by re-grading the banks and bed, including channel re-alignment for 170 linear feet (LF), with 28 LF of stream channel to be lost.
2. Construct and maintain five log vanes, each 15` x 3` within this same reach of watercourse.
3. Construct and maintain 4 rock cross vanes, each 20` x 18` within this same reach of watercourse.
4. Construct and maintain two areas of branch layering with toe wood, 120 (LF) along the changed streambank and the other 72` x 6` in the floodway, respectively.
5. Construct and maintain single branch layering (340` x 6`) along the changed streambank.
6. Construct and maintain two branch layering with double layers, for 125 LF and 40 LF along this same reach of watercourse.
7. Construct and maintain a berm and three depressional areas within 4,950 square feet of the floodway of Abers Creek.
8. Construct and maintain three temporary road crossings each 8 LF across this same reach of watercourse.
9. Construct and maintain a rip-rap apron 20` x 22` in an unnamed tributary to Abers Creek at its confluence with Abers Creek.
10. Construct and maintain Erosion and Sediment control structures and best management practices in and along Abers Creek and its floodway.
For the purpose of minimizing structural damage to gas lines, property, and flooding to the People's Natural Gas Compressor facility by restoring the stream and streambank along Abers Creek (historically known as Humm's Creek) in Plum Borough. Since some of the aforementioned structures overlap, the project proposes to permanently impact 1,278 LF and temporarily impact 24 LF of watercourse. Additionally, the project proposes to permanently impact 17,278 square feet (0.40 acre) of floodway and temporarily impact 65,634 square feet (1.51 acres) of floodway.
The project site is located off of PA Route 286 between the Holiday Park Center Plaza and Sampson Family YMCA (Murrysville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 27`, 35"; W: -79°, 42`, 21"; Sub-basin 19A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
E6305221-010A-1. Rivendale Farms Pittsburgh, LLC, 1357 Valleyview Road, Bulger, PA 15019, Robinson Township and Smith Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 4, 2024.
To:
Amend Permit No. E6305221-010 (which granted consent to:
1. Operate and maintain a 20-foot long, 36-inch diameter smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) culvert within an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
2. Operate and maintain a 22-foot long, 48-inch diameter SLCPP culvert at another location within the preceding UNT;
3. Modify an existing dam in the preceding UNT, by lowering the dam height to 2.3 feet. The dam is located in a stream not exceeding 50 feet in width;
4. Operate and maintain a pond across the preceding UNT. The pond has an approximate area of 0.06 acre and a maximum storage volume of 6,071 cubic feet behind the aforementioned dam;
5. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 8-foot-wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface across a second UNT to Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
6. Operate and maintain a 30-foot long, 9-foot-wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface at another location across the preceding UNT;
7. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 8-foot-wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface at another location across the preceding UNT;
8. Operate and maintain a 6-inch diameter PVC outfall structure at another location within the preceding UNT, which serves as an underdrain for the adjacent flat vegetated area;
9. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 10-foot-wide wooden bridge with a gravel surface across Little Raccoon Run;
10. Operate and maintain a 25-foot long, 18-inch diameter SLCPP culvert within a third UNT to Little Raccoon Run (WWF), which has a drainage area less than 100 acres;
11. Operate and maintain a 99-foot long, 15-inch diameter SLCPP culvert at another location within the preceding UNT;
12. Construct, operate, and maintain a 42-foot-long, 21-foot-wide concrete bridge at another location across Little Raccoon Run (WWF);
13. Construct, operate, and maintain an outfall structure within the floodway of Little Raccoon Run, consisting of a 15-foot by 19-foot R-4 riprap apron, in association with the construction of a stormwater management pond.
The applicant proposes in this amendment to:
1. Operate and maintain a 35-foot long, 16-foot wide steel beam bridge with an underclearance of 4`, with a foundation of drilled concrete caissons, crossing of Little Racoon Run, which was previously built as a temporary road crossing in accordance with DEP File GP086300222004 which was acknowledged by the Washington County Conservation District.
2. Operate and maintain a 46-foot long, 14-foot wide steel beam bridge with an underclearance of 1`, with a foundation of drilled concrete caissons, crossing of a UNT to Little Racoon Run, which was previously built as a temporary road crossing in accordance with DEP File GP086300222004 which was acknowledged by the Washington County Conservation District.
For the purpose of providing property access for farm equipment and livestock. This amendment will impact 28 LF (0.02 ac) of watercourse. Cumulatively, the overall project will permanently impact 235 LF of watercourse and 0.15 ac of floodway. Cumulatively, the overall project will temporarily impact 503 LF of watercourse and 0.93 acre of floodway.
The project site is located at 1357 Valleyview Rd, Bulger, PA 15019 (Clinton, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 24`, 2"; W: -80°, 19`, 27"; Sub-basin 20D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Robinson Township and Smith Township, Washington County.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Ryan J Hall, Project Reviewer, 717-772-5948.
D02-150. Municipality of Bethel Park, 5100 Library Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, Bethel Park Borough, Allegheny County. Application to construct Peter Page Park Dam across a tributary to Graesers Run (WWF) for the purpose of flood protection. The project will permanently impact 0.09 acre of PEM wetland. The applicant will mitigate for the loss through 0.29 acre of PRM wetland replacement onsite, Latitude: 40.3317°, Longitude: -80.0403°. Application received: May 7, 2022.
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