[54 Pa.B. 6125]
[Saturday, September 28, 2024]
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 Address | County | Total Acres | Animal Equivalent Units | Animal Type | Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) | Renewal/New |
|---|
Shady Rill Farm, LLC
252 Tharp Road
Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 | Snyder County | 725.5 | 1,033.58 | Swine | NA | Renewal |
Bortnick Dairy, LLC
21820 Palmer Road
Conneautville, PA 16406 | Crawford County | 4,450.50 | 3,185.20 | Dairy
Cows
Heifers
Calves | NA | Renewal |
Willow Behrer Farms
3288 Behrer Lane
Spruce Creek, PA 16683 | Huntingdon County | 1,300 | 1,856.90 | Dairy | HQ | 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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4948.
Application No. 3624525, Construction, Public Water Supply.
| Applicant | East Cocalico Township Authority |
| Address | 102 Hill Road
Denver, PA 17517 |
| Municipality | East Cocalico Township |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Responsible Official | Scott M. Carl, Sr.
102 Hill Road
Denver, PA 17517 |
| Consulting Engineer | Watek Engineering
604 South Frederick Avenue
Suite 309
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
| Application Received | August 21, 2024 |
| Description | Construction of membrane filtration and ultraviolet disinfection for Well F. |
Southwest District: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@ pa.gov.
Application No. 0224552-EI, Construction, Public Water Supply.
| Applicant | Municipal Authority of the Township of Robinson |
| Address | 4200 Campbells Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
| Municipality | Kennedy Township |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Responsible Official | Leo Gismondi
Director of Operations
4200 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
| Consulting Engineer | NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc. 950 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108 |
| Application Received | September 4, 2024 |
| Description | Construction of an emergency water supply connection with West View Water Authority, including a pump station for when emergency interconnection is in use. |
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.
1047 Union Boulevard, Primary Facility ID # 878248, 1047 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Pennoni Associates, 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of A-Town, Inc., 901 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Lehigh Valley Press on September 11, 2024. Application received: September 11, 2024.
Slatebelt Industrial Center (Former Lehigh New England Railroad Property), Primary Facility ID # 671383, 991 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072, Plainfield Township, Wind Gap Borough, Northampton County. Geo-Technology Associates, 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Jaindl Land Company, 3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with metals from historic railroad operations. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Lehigh Valley Press on September 11, 2024. Application received: September 11, 2024.
422 Second Street, Primary Facility ID # 878307, 422 Second Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, Weatherly Borough, Carbon County. Crawford Environmental Services, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 on behalf of Fegley Oil, Inc., 551 West Penn Pike, Tamaqua, PA 18252, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Journal Herald on August 1, 2024. Application received: September 11, 2024.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Chris, 724-598-2206.
ABC Supply Company, Primary Facility ID # 878367, 401 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Terracon, 3280 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 on behalf of ABC Supply Company, Inc., 1 ABC Parkway, Beloit, WI 53511, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Based on a review of historical resources, portions of the site have been developed with railroad tracks since at least 1888. From at least 1894 to 1910, a casting house (associated with a north adjoining steel mill) was located on the north portion of the site; dwellings and commercial buildings were located on the west portion of the site from at least 1894 to 1910. By 1939, the buildings had been razed and the site was vacant. By 1949 the site was redeveloped with the Pennsylvania (PA) Power Co. service building and garage. Operations continued through at least the late 1980s. The site was vacant until approximately 2014, when ABC Supply Co. took occupancy of the site. Since that time the site features have remained relatively unchanged. The site is approximately 5.86 acres of land located at 401 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA. The site consists of one multi-story office/warehouse building containing approximately 23,000 square feet of unfinished office space, 9,400 square feet of showroom space, and 19,450 square feet of warehouse area. The two-story office area (approximately 23,000 square feet) on the west and north sides of the building has been unoccupied and is in a severe state of disrepair. On the east side of the main building there is a small 2,950 square foot steel building on the south and east sides of the steel building. The building was reportedly constructed in 1970. The building is occupied by ABC Supply and predominantly used for a warehouse or commercial activities. The intended future use of the property will remain nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in New Castle News on September 14, 2024. Application received: September 13, 2024.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
East Butler Holdings Ltd Site, Primary Facility ID # 878347, 2328 Evans City Road, Zelienople, PA 16063, Jackson Township, Butler County. Ecotune Environmental, 215 Executive Drive, Suite 204, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 on behalf of East Butler Holdings, Ltd, 2328 Evans City Road, Zelienople, PA 16063, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. East Butler Holdings, Ltd owns the property located at 2328 Evans City Road, Zelienople, PA 16063 (Tax Parcel 180-4F102-10) and operates MHF, Inc. (a transport facility) on the Site. A small portion of the Site was once used as a greenhouse facility. A previous study found levels of arsenic in the soils of the greenhouse area that exceeded the residential MSC. A subsequent investigation determined that the levels of arsenic in the soils within the portion of the Site previously used for greenhouses were not higher than the levels of arsenic in the soils from a background area. The future use of the Site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Butler Eagle on September 8, 2024. Application received: September 12, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR148SW001. Triumvirate Environmental of Pittsburgh Inc., 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143, Penn Township, Westmoreland County. An application for renewed coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR148SW001 at Triumvirate Environmental of Pittsburgh Inc., located at 1092 Claridge Elliot Road, Jeannette, PA 15644, was received. WMGR148 authorizes the processing of waste plastic, including processed regulated medical waste, non-halogenated plastic and halogenated plastic and the beneficial use of the resulting plastic lumber-like material. Application received: August 22, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: September 11, 2024.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, 412-442-4000, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
STAT, Inc., dba Sparks Transportation and Tank Cleaning, Inc., P.O. Box 1443, Lenoir, NC 28645. License No. PA-AH 0532. Accepted: August 13, 2024.
Transervice Logistics, Inc., 5 Dakota Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042. License No. PA-AH 0702. Accepted: August 19, 2024.
Cemco-Custom Environmental Management Co., Inc., P.O. Box 212, Hainesport, NJ 08036. License No. PA-AH 0776. Accepted: September 3, 2024.
Kalyani Environmental Solutions, LLC, 1201 Bernard Drive, Baltimore, MD 21223. License No. PA-AH 0928. Accepted: August 29, 2024.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Environmental Transport Group, Inc., P.O. Box 296, Flanders, NJ 07836. License No. PA-HC 0023. Accepted: August 6, 2024.
Clym Environmental Services, LLC, 1539 Tilco Drive, Frederick, MD 21704. License No. PA-HC0253. Accepted: August 28, 2024.
Environmental Maintenance Services, Inc, 10 Gramar Ave, Prospect, CT 06712. License No. PA-HC 0259. Accepted: August 27, 2024.
CYNTOX, LLC, 64 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004. License No. PA-HC 0260. Accepted: August 22, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
61-00235A: Allam PGM, 846 Valley Road, Polk, PA 16342, Frenchcreek Township, Venango County. Application received: August 27, 2024.
The Department received a Plan Approval application from Nova Energy, LLC to construct three natural gas-fired engines.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
59-00006C: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 10700 Energy Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Lawrence Township, Tioga County. Application received: May 7, 2024. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the upgrade of Source 108 to improve combustion stability and performance of the engine at their Boom Compressor Station. The Department's review of the information indicates that the proposed source will meet all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. Based on these findings, the Department intends to issue plan approval for the upgrade of the proposed source. The following is a brief description of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements: Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.443: 1. The nitrogen oxide emissions from Source 108 shall not exceed 1.5 grams per brake horsepower-hour, 2. Source 108 shall be equipped with Pre-Combustion Chamber ePPCTM, Electronic Port Fuel Injection (EPFI) and HyperBalanceTM Systems along with the installation of a turbocharger and an aftercooler. The plan approval will include all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the upgrades are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 59-00006C, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 59-00006 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All documentation used in the evaluation of the application is available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-0024F: Heidelberg Materials/Glen Mills Quarry, Forge Rd and Stoney Bank Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19432, Thornbury Township, Delaware County. Application received: July 23, 2024. This action is for a plan approval to use of an existing wet suppression system to control particulate matter emissions in lieu of replacing two existing baghouses on Source ID 250 (Secondary Crushing Equipment) and Source ID 300 (Tertiary Crushing equipment) that have reached the end of their useful lives. The removal of the baghouses will have a Total PM (Filterable) emission increase on Source ID 250 of 3.5 tpy and a Total PM (Filterable) emission decrease on Source ID 300 of 0.64 tpy. Emission limits, hour restrictions, throughput restrictions along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the plan approval to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@ pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
56-00323A: Rockwood Manufacturing Company, 300 Main St, Rockwood, PA 15557, Somerset Borough, Somerset County. Application received: October 31, 2023. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 56-00323A modification for the aluminum anodizing line comprised of five (5) 2,513 gallon process vessels, four (4) 3,111 gallon process vessels, and one (1) 2,513 gallon process vessel routed to a 44,000 cfm vertical wet packed scrubber equipped with mist eliminators. The line is also comprised of one (1) 2,752 gallon process vessel and one (1) 2,585 gallon process vessel routed to a 18,000 cfm vertical wet packed scrubber and one (1) 6.3 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler. The facility is located in the Somerset Borough, Somerset County. The modification proposed consists of the following changes: 1.) Remove the condition about continuous monitoring of the make up of the scrubbing liquid flow rate when the scrubber is in operation; 2.) Change the condition that continuous monitoring of the pH of the scrubbing liquid to maintain the pH of the scrubbing liquid at a range between 3—6 (while the control device is operating) to at a range between 4—9; 3.) Remove the condition that at least once per shift when the sources are operating, make up flow for each C101 and C102. This modification does not include any physical changes to the anodizing line or change in the potential to emit. The proposed project and facility-wide potential to emit will not equal or exceed 3.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 3.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.0 ton of particulate matter (PM10), 1.0 ton of particulate matter (PM2.5), 1.0 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 1.0 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOC), or 1.0 ton of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). All new sources were evaluated for compliance with best available technology (BAT) requirements. The authorization is subject to State as well as Federal National Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a State Only Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000. A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Yan Geng, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; ygeng@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4155. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-56-00323A), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00082, NextEra Renewable Fuels LLC, 1605 North Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104, Brady Township, Lycoming County. Application received: September 21, 2023. NextEra Renewable Fuels LLC is applying for a renewal of their Title V Operating Permit for their landfill gas to energy plant located at the Lycoming County Landfill. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 41-00082. The facility's sources include Four (4) 1,600 kW CAT model G3520C landfill gas fired internal combustion engines. The facility has potential annual emissions of 249.00 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 86.24 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 67.96 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 90.84 tons per year of particulate matter, 46.52 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 31.08 tons per year of formaldehyde. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00095, Ecopax LLC, 3600 Glover Road, Easton, PA 18040, Forks Township, Northampton County. Application received: February 22, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their Forks Township facility. Ecopax manufactures a wide range of polystyrene foam products, such as single-use takeout containers and consumer tabletop ware. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, EEM, 570-826-2341.
48-00011, Martins Creek LLC, 6605 Foul Rift Rd, Bangor, PA 18013, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: December 28, 2022.
Intent to Issue TV OP:
48-00011: Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the MC Project Company, LLC—Martins Creek SES, located in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, as a significant modification to its Title V operating permit (48-00011).
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the MC Project Company, LLC—Martins Creek SES. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (48-00011).
The RACT 3 plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
MC Project Company, LLC (Martins Creek) owns and operates the Martins Creek electric power plant (Martins Creek Facility). The facility is a major NOx and VOC emitting facility under 25 Pa. Code § 121.1.
Martins Creek has submitted this application to satisfy all notification and reporting requirements required for the Martins Creek Facility per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 129: Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS (the ''RACT 3 Rule''). Martin Creek has submitted alternative RACT analyses and proposed compliance strategies for the control of NOx emissions for sources which are unable to meet presumptive RACT limits. The C-E Boiler Units # 3 and # 4 at the facility are subject to case-by-case NOx RACT determinations. The boilers are subject to the presumptive NOx limits specified in 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(g)(1). Under RACT 3, Units 3 and 4 are subject to the following presumptive limits:
When firing Natural Gas: 0.10 lb NOx/million Btu heat input.
When firing Distillate Oil: 0.12 lb NOx/million Btu heat input.
When firing Residual Oil: 0.20 lb NOx/million Btu heat input.
These units are already subject to these limitations per Section E, Group 01 Condition # 003 of the Plan Approval 48-00011A where Martins Creek would calculate their NOx emission limits based on a 30-day rolling average. With the updates from RACT 3, the compliance period as part of the compliance demonstration has been updated to be on a daily average per 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(b)(4).
The change in compliance period provides the units significantly less compliance margin for RACT 3 when compared to RACT 2. In evaluating daily averages, it has been determined that compliance with the presumptive limit while burning 100% residual oil cannot be verified for operation following the June 2018 and May 2019installation and refurbishment of controls for the Low NOx project. Units 3 and 4 have co-fired residual oil with natural gas and have been able to meet the heat input weighted presumptive RACT 2 limits in those scenarios. However, since the FGR and SOFA systems were installed, Units 3 and 4 have not run solely on residual oil. Typically, the units fire residual oil solely during severe weather events. The last time this operation occurred was during the polar vortex in 2018 when the units were dispatched by PJM under emergency during an emergency event. Thus, Martins Creek has not had the opportunity to evaluate NOx emissions nor tune combustion during this operating scenario, and as such, does not believe the units can meet the daily average presumptive RACT NOx limit for residual oil when/if that scenario occurs. As such, Martins Creek is submitting a Case-by-Case analysis in order to request an alternative RACT limit for residual oil.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
1. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.112(g)(1)(i) and 129.114(d), the average NOx emissions from the Unit # 3 and # 4 shall not exceed the following.
NOx:
a. 0.10 lb/MMBtu while firing natural gas (Daily Average)
b. 0.12 lb/MMBtu while firing distillate oil (Daily Average)
c. 0.25 lb/MMBtu while firing residual oil (Daily Average) While burning multiple fuels, the NOx emission limits shall be calculated in accordance with the equation provided in 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(g)(4) on a daily average.''
2. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(d) for VOC RACT for Combustion Units # 3 and # 4 shall be the maintenance and operation of the sources according to applicable manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control and engineering practices.
3. The company shall demonstrate compliance with the NOx emission limitations performing the following monitoring in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(b)(4)(i) and (ii):
(a) For an air contamination source with a CEMS, monitoring and testing in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 139, Subchapter C (relating to requirements for source monitoring for stationary sources) using a daily average.
(i) The daily average shall be calculated by summing the total pounds of pollutant emitted for the calendar day and dividing that value by the total heat input to the source for the same calendar day.
(ii) The daily average for the source shall include all emissions that occur during the entire day.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.115, Martin Creek will keep sufficient records for demonstrating compliance with the RACT 3 Rule. Sufficient records include, but are not limited to:
• Sufficient data and calculations to demonstrate that the requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.112—129.114 are met.
• Data or information required to determine compliance shall be recorded and maintained in a time frame consistent with the averaging period of the requirement.
• Records necessary to determine compliance will be reported to PA DEP on a schedule specified in the applicable regulation or as otherwise specified in the operating permit.
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Shailesh Patel, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or at spatel@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on date 30 days from publication date of this Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on November 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Shailesh Patel at 570.826.2511. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or at spatel@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program at 570.826.2511 or at spatel@pa.gov.
39-00006, American Craft Brewery LLC, 7880 Penn Dr, Breinigsville, PA 18031, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: December 20, 2022.
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit:
39-00006: Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the American Craft Brewery LLC (ACB), located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, as a significant modification to its Title V operating permit (39-00006).
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the American Craft Brewery LLC. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (39-00006).
The RACT 3 plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
ACB is a beer, flavored malt beverage (FMB), and hard cider manufacturing and packaging facility. The facility's current operations include a brewhouse, storage/aging, and a packaging area. The facility is not a major NOx emitting facility under 25 Pa. Code § 121.1 and has therefore, not included NOx emitting sources as part of this application.
ACB has submitted alternative RACT analyses and proposed compliance strategies for the control of VOC emissions from certain emissions sources at the facility. As detailed in 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c), for each VOC air contamination source with a PTE equal to or greater than 2.7 tpy, which is not subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.112 (i.e., presumptive RACT 3 Rule requirements and/or emissions limitations), the facility proposed a VOC RACT requirement and/or emissions limitation, or both in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(d). ACB has proposed alternative RACT requirements or emissions limitations, or both under 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) for the following emissions sources listed in the following table.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
Sources Subject to Alternative RACT Analysis
| Source ID | Source Description | RACT III Citation |
|---|
| 121 | Fermentation | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (i) |
| 127 | Off Spec Product Destruction—Bottle Crusher | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (i) |
| 131 | Yeast Storage | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (i) |
| 143 | Packaging—Bottle Filler | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (i) |
| 154 | Can Line—Two (2) Can Fillers | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) |
| 158 | Packaging-Bottle Filler No. 2 | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) |
| 159 | Casking Operation (Cask House) | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) |
| 160 | pH Adjustment Tank | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) and (i) |
| 161 | Off Spec Product Destruction—Can Crusher | 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(c) |
Source IDs 121, 127, 131, 143, and 160 commenced operation between the July 20, 2012 applicability date of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.97—129.100 (i.e., the RACT 2 Rule) and the August 3, 2018 applicability date for the RACT 3 Rule. Therefore, these sources would have been exempt from the RACT 2 Rule and are not currently subject to an alternative RACT requirement or emissions limitation approved by PA DEP under 25 Pa. Code § 129.99. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(i), an alternative RACT proposal, as required per 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(d), is not necessary if the source in question was in operation prior to October 24, 2016, has not been modified or changed since October 24, 2016, and does not fall into one of the presumptive source categories subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(c)(11) or § 129.112(i)—(k) and the owner/operator submits an analysis in accordance with § 129.114(i)(1)(i) that demonstrates compliance with the alternative RACT requirement or RACT emissions limitation previously approved by the Department § 129.99(e). Source IDs 121, 127, 131, 143, and 160 meet the stated criteria; and therefore, ACB can maintain compliance with the alternative RACT requirements and/or emissions limitations previously approved as RACT 2 by PA DEP for those sources. ACB has determined that there are no new pollutant-specific air cleaning devices, air pollution control technologies, or techniques available at the time of submittal of this analysis. The annual cost for each technically feasible air cleaning device, air pollution control technology, or technique approved under 25 Pa. Code § 129.99(e) was greater than $12,000 per ton of VOC emissions reduced. There were no alternative RACT requirements approved for ACB under 25 Pa. Code § 129.99(e) that were below the economic feasibility benchmark value; and therefore, 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(i)(1)(ii) does not apply. In addition, because ACB did not identify any new or upgraded pollutant-specific air cleaning devices, air pollution control technologies, or techniques, a new technical and economic feasibility analysis per 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(i)(2) is not required.
For Source IDs 154, 158, 159, and 161, ACB submitted an Alternative RACT and Compliance Proposal in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(d).
| Source ID | Source Description | VOC Emissions TPY | Proposed RACT for VOC Emissions |
|---|
| Actual | Potential |
| 154 | Can Line—Two (2) Can Fillers | 10.98 | 26.70 | Maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. |
| 158 | Packaging—Bottle Filler No. 2 | 6.73 | 16.21 |
| 159 | Casking Operation (Cask House) | 1.79 | 6.12 |
| 161 | Off Spec Product Destruction—Can Crusher | - | 11.00 |
1. The company shall maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices.
2. The company shall operate the sources in accordance with the following good operating and maintenance practices of the associated equipment, which constitutes RACT for the Can and Bottle Fillers, Casking Operations, and Can Crushers equipment.
SOURCE IDS 154: CAN LINE—TWO (2) CAN FILLERS
1. Source ID 154 shall use automated equipment to provide consistent and expected results during normal filling operations.
2. Source ID 154 shall be equipped with automated alert systems that trigger an alert when shutdowns occur from filling activities that are not within proper specifications.
3. The company shall perform periodic checks on the equipment to ensure no leaks are present. If any leaks are discovered, they are recorded and serviced, which prevents fugitive emissions from the source.
SOURCE IDS 158: PACKAGING BOTTLE FILLER NO. 2
1. Source ID 158 shall use automated equipment to provide consistent and expected results during normal filling operations.
2. Source ID 158 shall be equipped with automated alert systems that trigger an alert when shutdowns occur from filling activities that are not within proper specifications.
3. The company shall perform periodic checks on the equipment to ensure no leaks are present. If any leaks are discovered, they are recorded and serviced, which prevents fugitive emissions from the source.
SOURCE ID 159: CASKING OPERATION (CASK HOUSE)
1. Source ID 159 shall comply with the existing throughput limit of 1,750 barrels. ACB records their annual throughput in a 12-month rolling period, to demonstrate that the throughput limit is not being exceeded.
2. The company shall perform periodic checks on the equipment to ensure no leaks are present. If any leaks are discovered, they are recorded and serviced, which prevents fugitive emissions from the source.
SOURCE ID 161: OFF-SPEC PRODUCT DESTRUCTION—CAN CRUSHER
1. The Source ID 161 shall use an enclosed system, which minimizes the fugitive emissions from the crushing of products that do not meet quality specifications (off-spec) products. After crushing, the enclosed system shall collect spilled and evaporated off-spec product and routes it to wastewater treatment operations.
2. The company shall perform monthly inspections and annual routine maintenance on the can crusher to reduces the likelihood of operational failure and prevents leaks.
3. The company shall perform periodic checks on the equipment to ensure no leaks are present. If any leaks are discovered, they are recorded and serviced, which prevents fugitive emissions from the source.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f), ACB will keep sufficient records for demonstrating compliance with the RACT 3 Rule. Sufficient records include, but are not limited to:
• Sufficient data and calculations to demonstrate that the requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.112—129.114 are met.
• Data or information required to determine compliance shall be recorded and maintained in a time frame consistent with the averaging period of the requirement.
• Records necessary to determine compliance will be reported to PA DEP on a schedule specified in the applicable regulation or as otherwise specified in the operating permit.
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Shailesh Patel, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or at spatel@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on date 30 days from publication date of this Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on November 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Shailesh Patel at 570.826.2511. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or at spatel@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Shailesh Patel, EEM, Air Quality Program at 570.826.2511 or at spatel@pa.gov.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
16-00133, Clarion Bathware Mfg, 16273 Route 208, Marble, PA 16334-1515, Elk Township, Clarion County. Application received: April 17, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal Title V Operating Permit for the bath product and unit production facility. The facility's primary emission sources include miscellaneous natural gas usage, the open molding processes (production resin, gelcoat, and acrylic resin), and saws and grinders. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to its potential to emit volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants. The facility is therefore subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The potential emissions, after permit limitations, of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 2.01 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.21 TPY CO, 150.00 TPY VOC, 141.97 TPY total HAPs (hazardous air pollutants), 127.66 TPY Styrene, 14.28 TPY methyl methacrylate, 10.07 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.01 TPY SOx. The open molding processes are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWW NESHAP for Reinforced Plastic Composites Production. The facility is subject to case-by-case RACT 2 and 3 requirements under 25 Pa. Codes §§ 129.96—129.100 and 129.111—129.115 for emissions of VOC. This issuance incorporates the new RACT 3 provisions on a facility and source-by-source basis. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
56-00181, Southern Alleghenies Landfill, Inc., 843 Miller Picking Road, Davidsville, PA 15928, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. Application received: November 6, 2023.
Intent to issue: 05_05_NOI to Issue Title V Oper Pmts Subchapter G:
56-00181: Southern Alleghenies Landfill, Inc., Davidsville, PA 15928. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit (TVOP-56-000181) renewal to Southern Alleghenies Landfill, Inc. for the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, PA.
The Southern Alleghenies landfill accepts municipal solid wastes, construction/demolition wastes, and approved residual and special handling wastes. The disposal capacity of the landfill is estimated at 23.9 million tons of waste. Sources and emissions at this facility consist of the landfill itself (consisting of disposal areas being constructed, disposal areas actively accepting waste, and closed disposal areas), roads, and earthmoving equipment. This facility has the potential emissions per year of the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 42.62 tons of nitrogen oxides, 94.80 tons of carbon monoxide, 25.53 tons of particulate matter, 19.04 tons of sulfur oxides, 8.16 tons of volatile organic compounds and 5.68 tons of HAPs.
The proposed TVOP 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, 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Cf, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
A person may oppose the proposed Title V Operating Permit renewal, 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; email to nnaharr@ pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. 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 Title V Operating Permit (TV-56-00181) 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.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
17-00063, Pennsylvania Grain Processing, LLC, 250 Technology Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830-2663, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County. Application received: September 8, 2023. The Department is reviewing an application for the renewal of their Clearfield ethanol plant's State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit authorization SMOP 17-00063, to permit continued operation of the existing source operations to manufacture ethanol and other product. The facility's sources are comprised of the Source IDs 041 and 042 boilers, the Source ID P189 grain storage silos, the Source ID P201 corn receiving and storage operation, the Source ID P202 corn milling operations, the Source ID P203 ethanol manufacturing source, the Source ID P204 fermentation system, the Source ID P205 dried distiller grain and soluble (DDGS) storage areas and equipment, the Source ID P206 above ground storage tanks, the Source ID P207 ethanol load operation, the Source ID P209 fire pump, the Source ID P210 cooling towers, and the other existing source equipment onsite, such as the baghouse and thermal oxidation equipment in place and used to control the previously listed processes. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the renewal application information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources in operation will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to them and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the work practices established pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.444 and other applicable regulatory requirements including 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts Db and VVa. Based on this finding, the Department intends to issue the renewal of SMOP 17-00063 and incorporate the minor changes that were submitted within the renewal State Only Synthetic Minor Permit application. Moreover, the previously listed facility's type and quantity of pollutants that are estimated to be emitted are following: 80.0 tons/year (tpy) NOx; 86.0 tpy CO; 48.4 tpy VOC; 80.6 tpy PM-10; 31.9 tpy SOx (as SO2); and 12.5 tpy HAPs. Additionally, the renewal authorization's applicable requirements were derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
41-00062, Wheeland Lumber Company, Inc., 3558 Williamson Trail, Liberty, PA 16930-9065, Jackson Township, Lycoming County. Application received: June 20, 2024. Wheeland Lumber Company, Inc. has submitted for the renewal of their Lycoming lumber plant's State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit authorization NMOP 41-00062, to permit the continued operation of the existing source operations to manufacture lumber and other product. The facility's sources are comprised of Source IDs 031 and 034 wood fired boilers, the Source ID 033 oil fired furnace, the Source ID P101 solvent degreasing station, the Source ID P102 diesel fired emergency generators, the Source ID P103 Dimensional lumber processing area, the Source ID P104 twelve (12) lumber drying kilns, and the other existing source equipment onsite, such as the Multi-Cyclone collectors and the various diesel and gasoline fuel tanks. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the renewal application information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources in operation will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to them and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the work practices established pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.444 and other applicable regulatory requirements including 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ and Subpart JJJJJ as well as 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc. Based on this finding, the Department intends to issue the renewal of NMOP 41-00062 and incorporate the minor changes that were submitted within the renewal State Only Natural Minor permit application. Moreover, the previously listed facility's type and quantity of pollutants that are estimated to be emitted are following: 25.4 tons/year (tpy) NOx; 36.1 tpy of CO; 4.8 tpy of VOC; 25.3 tpy of PM-10; 2.1 tpy of SOx; and 1.8 tpy of Haps. Additionally, the renewal authorization's applicable requirements were derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
47-00003, PA DPW Danville State Hospital, 50 Kirkbride Drive, Danville, PA 17821-8360, Mahoning Township, Montour County. Application received: January 18, 2024. The Department plans to issue a renewal of a State Only Operating Permit for their Danville State Hospital facility. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 47-00003. The facility's main sources include The E. Keeler Boiler, dual fired 25.6 MMBtu/hr English boiler and tube, Natural gas fired Vs-2 boiler, Propane fired emergency, generator six (6) diesel fired emergency generators, Distillate No. 2 storage tanks, and one (1) diesel fired emergency fire pump. The E. Keeler boiler is accompanied by a multicyclone control device. The facility has actual emissions 3.3 tpy of CO, 5.9 tpy NOx, 0.4 tpy of PM10, 03 tpy VOC and 0.1 tpy HAPs as of the 2023 inspection. The E. Keeler boiler (Source ID 031) is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. The facility must achieve compliance with CO and Hg standards for existing affected coal units prior to the compliance date and show compliance, within 180 days of the compliance date, by conducting EPA reference method stack testing for CO emissions and Hg emissions (unless fuel analysis for Hg was elected). The dual fired English boiler and tube (Source ID 035) is subject to SO2 standard from Subpart Dc which requires the SO2 emissions from the unit to be less than 0.50 lb/MMBtu of heat input or restricts the sulfur content of oil fired in the unit to no more than 0.0015% by weight. The facility will be required to, for each distillate No. 2 fuel oil delivery, obtain fuel certifications that satisfy Subpart Dc and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 from the fuel supplier(s) and submit these records on a six-month basis. Therefore, the applicable reporting schedule requirement from Subpart Dc was included in the SOOP, as specified in 40 CFR 60.48c(j). The emergency engines, except as provided as follows, incorporated into Source IDs P101 and P102 are subject to the requirements in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ because they are defined to be existing emergency stationary RICE and do not meet the criteria specified in 40 CFR 63.6585(f)(3). To avoid being defined otherwise and potentially subject to emission restrictions and/or requirements to install controls from Subpart ZZZZ, the emergency engines can only be operated for purposes of readiness testing and non-emergency demand response as defined by 40 CFR 63.6640(f)(4)(ii), or during emergency situations, e.g. grid power loss to the facility due to events beyond the control of the facility. Operation for readiness testing is limited to 100 hours per year in accordance with 40 CFR 63.6640(f)(2). The operation for non-emergency demand response purposes is limited to 50 hours per year and this counts toward the 100 hours per year allowed by 40 CFR 63.6640(f)(2), as specified in 40 CFR 63.6640(f)(2) and (f)(4). The emergency fire pump denoted as Source ID P106 is subject to the requirements in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII because they are defined to be a new emergency stationary RICE and do not meet the criteria specified in 40 CFR 60.4200. To avoid being defined otherwise and potentially subject to emission restrictions and/or requirements to install controls from Subpart IIII, the emergency engines can only be operated for purposes of readiness testing and non-emergency demand response as defined by 40 CFR 60.4214, or during emergency situations, e.g. grid power loss to the facility due to events beyond the control of the facility. Operation for readiness testing is limited to 100 hours per year in accordance with 40 CFR 60.4211. The operation for non-emergency demand response purposes is limited to 50 hours per year and this counts toward the 100 hours per year allowed by 40 CFR 60.4209. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
08-00010T, Global Tungsten & Powders LLC, 1 Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848, North Towanda Township, Bradford County. Application received: April 22, 2024. Global Tungsten & Powders LLC plans for the construction of a natural gas/propane-fired Harper 30" diameter tungsten scrap calciner, to be controlled by a dust collector followed by a HEPA filter in series, at the Towanda Facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The emissions from the proposed tungsten scrap calciner and associated material handling activities will not exceed 1.7 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, 1.3 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 0.7 tpy of carbon monoxide, 0.1 tpy of volatile organic compounds, and 1,019 tpy of greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalents). In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. Calciner # 9 shall only be fired on natural gas or propane. No more than 1,200 lbs/hr of tungsten-containing material may be processed in Calciner # 9. The dust collector and HEPA filter shall each be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the control device. The permittee shall record the pressure drop across the dust collector and HEPA filter at least once per operating day. The permittee shall maintain records, including supporting calculations, as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the particulate matter emissions and hourly throughput limitations. These records shall be kept on site for a minimum of five years and shall be presented to the Department upon request. The permittee shall keep on hand sufficient quantity of spare fabric collector bags and filters for all collectors and filters at the facility in order to be able to immediately replace any bag or filter requiring replacement. Any air compressor used to provide compressed air to any of the collectors or filters shall be equipped with an air dryer and an oil trap. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 08-00010T, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 08-00010 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
08-00010U, Global Tungsten & Powders LLC, 1 Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848, North Towanda Township, Bradford County. Application received: April 22, 2024. Global Tungsten & Powders LLC plans for the construction of a natural gas/propane-fired Harper 30" diameter tungsten scrap calciner, to be controlled by a dust collector followed by a HEPA filter in series. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The emissions from the proposed tungsten scrap calciner and associated material handling activities will not exceed 1.7 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, 1.3 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 0.7 tpy of carbon monoxide, 0.1 tpy of volatile organic compounds, and 1,019 tpy of greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalents). In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. Calciner # 10 shall only be fired on natural gas or propane. No more than 1,200 lbs/hr of tungsten-containing material may be processed in Calciner # 10. The dust collector and HEPA filter shall each be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the control device. The permittee shall record the pressure drop across the dust collector and HEPA filter at least once per operating day. The permittee shall maintain records, including supporting calculations, as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the particulate matter emissions and hourly throughput limitations. These records shall be kept on site for a minimum of five years and shall be presented to the Department upon request. The permittee shall keep on hand sufficient quantity of spare fabric collector bags and filters for all collectors and filters at the facility in order to be able to immediately replace any bag or filter requiring replacement. Any air compressor used to provide compressed air to any of the collectors or filters shall be equipped with an air dryer and an oil trap. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 08-00010U, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 08-00010 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
14-00020, Heidelberg Materials NE, LLC, 7600 Imperial Way, Suite 103, Allentown, PA 18195, College Township, Centre County. Application received: May 10, 2024. DEP plans to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Oak Hall Quarry Plant 141. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 14-00020. The facility's sources include a non-metallic mineral crushing plant consisting of multiple crushers, conveyors and screens, one cold cleaning degreaser, onsite unpaved haul roads and miscellaneous heaters, engines and storage tanks. Particulate emissions from the stone screening and crushing operation are controlled by a water spray dust suppression system. The facility has potential emissions of 25.3 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, 15.7 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 3.4 tpy of carbon monoxide, 1.1 TPY of volatile organic compounds, 0.03 tpy of hazardous air pollutants, and 765 tpy of greenhouse gases. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. Seven screens at this plant are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 60. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00122, II-VI Advanced Materials LLC, 5000 Ericsson Dr, Suite 300, Warrendale, PA 15086, Palmer Township, Northampton County. Application received: July 19, 2024. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for the Palmer Township facility. Sources at this facility includes their reactors and HCl tanks. This also includes EPI reactor scrubbers and an emergency HCl scrubber as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00084, Lacey Memorial, 1000 S Church St. Rear, Hazleton, PA 18201-7667, City of Hazleton, Luzerne County. Application received: August 23, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Hazleton facility. Sources at this facility includes their pet crematories. Sources also include afterburners as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00128, Intermetro Industries Corp., 1101 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-1817, City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Application received: August 26, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Wilkes-Barre facility. Sources at this facility includes their burn-off oven, cleaning tanks, plating tanks, coat tanks, polish tanks, arc welding fab area, silicone sealant application booth, and two emergency generators. This also includes scrubbers as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00094, Blend Pro Inc., 601 S 10th St., Allentown, PA 18103-3689, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Application received: August 14, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Allentown facility. Sources at this facility includes their storage silos and raw material receivers. This also includes baghouses for silos and bin vents as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
42-00223, Kinder Morgan Inc., Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Station 310, 1001 Louisiana St, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002-5089, Sergeant Township, McKean County. Application received: May 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit for the natural gas transmission station. The facility's primary emission sources include a 16,000 hp combustion turbine, a 570 hp emergency natural gas engine, miscellaneous natural gas fired sources and minor fugitive emissions. The turbine is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart KKKK pertaining to the NSPS for Stationary Combustion Turbines. The emergency engine is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ pertaining to the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The potential emissions from the facility are 31 TPY NOx; 67 TPY CO; 5 TPY VOC; 2 TPY SOx; 4 TPY PM-10; 2 TPY formaldehyde; 2 TPY HAPs; and 73,167 TPY GHG CO2e.
61-00218, Kinder Morgan Inc., Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Station 303, 1001 Louisiana St, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77002-5089, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Application received: May 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit for the natural gas transmission station. The facility's primary emission sources include a 14,721 hp natural gas compressor turbine, a 578 hp emergency generator fueled by a natural gas engine, miscellaneous natural gas fired sources and minor fugitive emissions. The turbine is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart KKKK pertaining to the NSPS for Stationary Combustion Turbines. The emergency engine is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ pertaining to the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The potential emissions from the facility are 31 TPY NOx; 68 TPY CO; 5 TPY VOC; 2 TPY SOx; 4 TPY PM-10; 2 TPY formaldehyde; 2TPY HAPs; and 65,910 TPY GHG CO2e. The conditions of the plan approval were incorporated into the operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00301, PECO Energy Co/Flint Hill Site, 253 Flint Hill Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: February 28, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit for a portable non-metallic processing plant and supporting engine. Fugitive particulate matter emissions are controlled by a wet suppression system. The potential to emit all criteria pollutants, including Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Particulate Matter (PM), and Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions is less than major source thresholds; the facility is classified as a Natural Minor Facility. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (NSPS) apply to the new unit. The permit will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
40-00125C, Sunlight Crematory of Wilkes-Barre, LLC, 628 Nanticoke Street, Hanover Township, PA 18706, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. Application received: May 2, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Sunlight Crematory of Wilkes-Barre, LLC, 628 Nanticoke Street, Hanover Township, PA 18706, for their facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00125C will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit at a later date.
Plan Approval No.40-00125C is for the installation and operation of one (1) animal remains incinerator fired by natural gas. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and shall be required to maintain the temperature at the exit of the secondary (or last) chamber at 1800° F or higher and be maintained throughout the cremation cycle. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. 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 18711.
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. 40-00125C 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 R Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
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| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instantaneous
Maximum |
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| Iron (total) | 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l | 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l | 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l |
| Manganese (total) | 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l | 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l | 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l |
| Suspended solids | 10 to 35 mg/l | 20 to 70 mg/l | 25 to 90 mg/l |
| Aluminum (Total) | 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l | 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l | 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l |
| pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. |
| Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. |
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49970203. Admiral Carbon, LLC, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Coal Township, Northumberland County. Transfer of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation from Mallard Contracting Co., Inc. and correction to update the post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habitat affecting 509.0 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 20, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54850104. Bell Corp., P.O. Box 131, Tuscarora, PA 17982, Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 102.5 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 49870201. Susquehanna Coal Co., P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634, Mt. Carmel Township and Kulpmont Borough, Northumberland County. Renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation and correction to delete 14.0 acres from the permit affecting 170.7 acres. Receiving stream: North Branch Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 13940201. Rossi Excavating Company, 10 Centtown Road, Beaver Meadows, PA 18216, Banks Township, Carbon County. Renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation affecting 11.5 acres. Receiving stream: Wetzel Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 30, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
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Maximum | Instantaneous
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| Suspended 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. 37160301. NPDES No. PA0280682. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a Large Industrial Minerals mining site affecting 601.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: September 3, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Mining Permit No. 17020801. Michael Buhler, 204 Grand Slam Rd., Ridgway, PA 15853, Huston Township, Clearfield County. Final bond release for a small noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: June 4, 2024. Accepted: June 5, 2024. Approved: September 11, 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
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instantaneous
Maximum |
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| Iron (Total) | 3.0 mg/l | 6.0 mg/l | 7.0 mg/l |
| Manganese (Total) | 2.0 mg/l | 4.0 mg/l | 5.0 mg/l |
| Suspended solids | 35 mg/l | 70 mg/l | 90 mg/l |
| pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. |
| Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. |
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0215171. Mining Permit No. 63981301. Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, West Finley Township, Washington County. Application received: November 27, 2023. Accepted: January 23, 2024.
A renewal to the NPDES permit, affecting 6.0 surface acres and 497.39 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Enlow Fork of Wheeling Creek, classified for the following use: TSF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Enlow Fork of Wheeling Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
| Parameter | | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Flow | (mgd) | - | - | - | Report |
| Iron | (mg/l) | - | 3.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Suspended Solids | (mg/l) | - | 35 | 70 | 90 |
| Manganese | (mg/l) | - | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Aluminum | (mg/l) | - | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Sulfate | (mg/l) | - | - | - | Report |
| Total Dissolved Solids | (mg/l) | - | - | - | Report |
| Chloride | (mg/l) | - | - | - | Report |
| pH | (S.U.) | 6.0 | - | - | 9.0 |
| Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 | (mg/l) | - | - | - | Report |
| Acidity, Total as CaCO3 | (mg/l) | - | - | - | Report |
| Alkalinity, Net | (mg/l) | 0.0 | - | - | - |
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0219801. Mining Permit No. 17940107. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received: June 28, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface coal mining operation, affecting 531 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Saltlick Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Upper Three Runs classified as HQ-CWF, and Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River and the West Branch Susquehanna River classified as CWF.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
| Outfall No. | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 032 | Existing | TB-CC1 | No Discharge |
| 033 | Existing | TB-CC2 | No Discharge |
| 034 | Existing | TB-NNDA | 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 perforated pipes to spread water over a large area to facilitate infiltration for 032 and 033 and an infiltration gallery (trenches with perforated pipe laterals) for 034. Instantaneous maximum BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the non-discharging systems for the protection of the groundwater.
For treatment facility TB-NNDA (034), the permittee must also analyze for nickel (µg/L) and selenium (µg/L) as report only.
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River (monitored at sampling point P58):
| Outfall No. | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 013 | Existing | SP-A | Precipitation Dependent |
| 014 | Existing | SP-B | Precipitation Dependent |
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Upper Three Runs (monitored at sampling point 220):
| Outfall No. | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 015 | Existing | SP-C | Precipitation Dependent |
| 016 | Existing | SP-D | Precipitation Dependent |
| 017 | Existing | SP-E | Precipitation Dependent |
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Saltlick Run (monitored at sampling point T4):
| Outfall No. | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 020 | Existing | SP-H | Precipitation Dependent |
| 021 | Existing | SP-I | Precipitation Dependent |
The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River:
| Outfall No. | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 030 | Existing | SP-R | Precipitation Dependent |
The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls: 013 and 014 (All Weather Conditions) |
|---|
| Parameters | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 3.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | 1.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrite (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls: 015—017 (All Weather Conditions) |
|---|
| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 3.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | 2.4 | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrite (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls: 020 and 021 (Dry Weather Conditions) |
|---|
| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 3.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | Monitor & Report |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrite (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
| Outfalls: 020 and 021 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) |
|---|
| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | N/A | N/A | 7.0 |
| Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
| Outfalls: 020 and 021 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) | |
|---|
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
|---|
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
The proposed effluent limits for the following outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls: 030 (Dry Weather Conditions) |
|---|
| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | 3.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Manganese (mg/l) | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Aluminum (mg/l) | Monitor & Report |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Nitrite (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
| Outfalls: 030 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) |
|---|
| Parameter | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant.
Maximum | |
|---|
| Iron (mg/l) | N/A | N/A | 7.0 |
| Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | Monitor & Report |
| Flow (gpm) | Monitor & Report |
| Temperature (°C) | Monitor & Report |
| Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) | Monitor & Report |
| pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. |
| Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. |
Outfalls: 030 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
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. PA0269255. Mining Permit No. 11130301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Jackson Township, Cambria County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 206 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: September 15, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
This permit employs non-discharge alternatives for some outfalls. There will be no point source discharges from outfalls 001, 009, or 010. Point source discharges from the emergency spillways of stormwater facilities 004 and 008 will occur for precipitation events in excess of the 10-year 24-hour event. Outfalls 003, 006, and 007 represent point source discharges.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run:
| Outfall Number | New or existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 003 (TF-03) | Existing | Pit Water | Precipitation Induced |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Outfalls 003 (ALL Discharges) |
|---|
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) | XXX | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| pH (S.U.) | 6.0 | XXX | XXX | 10.0 |
| Total Iron (mg/L) | XXX | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Total Manganese (mg/L) | XXX | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Total Aluminum (mg/L) | XXX | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Temperature (°C) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Flow (gpm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
The following treatment facility outfalls discharge infiltration galleries:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 (TF-01) | Existing | Pit Water | 0.007 MGD |
| 009 (TP-1) | Existing | Pit Water | 0.007 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for discharge to infiltration galleries from the treatment facility outfalls are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| Total Iron (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 7.0 |
| Total Manganese (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 5.0 |
| Total Aluminum (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 5.0 |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 90.0 |
| pH (S.U.) | 6.0 | XXX | XXX | 10.0 |
| Flow (gpm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 004 (Pond 2) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
| 006 (Pond 4) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
| 007 (Pond 5) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
| 008 (Pond 1) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
| Outfalls 004 and 006—008 (All Discharges) |
|---|
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) | XXX | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| pH (S.U.) | 6.0 | XXX | XXX | 10.0 |
| Total Iron (mg/L) | XXX | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Total Manganese (mg/L) | XXX | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Total Aluminum (mg/L) | XXX | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Temperature (°C) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Flow (gpm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
The following stormwater facility outfalls discharge to infiltration galleries:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 009 (Pond 1) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
| 010 (Pond 2) | Existing | Stormwater | Precipitation Induced |
The proposed effluent limits for discharge to infiltration galleries from the treatment facility outfalls are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| Total Iron (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 7.0 |
| Total Manganese (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 5.0 |
| Total Aluminum (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 5.0 |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | 90.0 |
| pH (S.U.) | 6.0 | XXX | XXX | 10.0 |
| Flow (gpm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
| Sulfate (mg/L) | XXX | XXX | XXX | Report |
NPDES No. PA0279579. Mining Permit No. 11190801. Hite Coal & Stone Supply, LLC, P.O. Box 350, Carrolltown, PA 15722, East Carroll Township, Cambria County. NPDES renewal of small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Laurel Lick Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: July 25, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
No treatment ponds, sediment ponds, or outfalls exist onsite because all water is contained within the permit and infiltrates through the shale material.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224693. Mining Permit No. 64080301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Palmyra Township, Wayne County. Application received: September 11, 2023.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 79.2 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF.
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 UNT to Wallenpaupack Creek:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 002 | Existing | Treatment Facility Outfall | 0.5 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Turbidity (NTU) | | 40.0 | 80.0 | 100.0 |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 0.5 | | |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. | | | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0594369. Mining Permit No. 7973SM3. Naceville Materials Joint Venture, 350 South Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Application received: October 12, 2023.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 60.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following use: WWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Mill Creek:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 | Existing | Treatment Facility Outfall | 1.0 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 1.0 | | |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0224931. Mining Permit No. 6475SM10 & 40970302. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. Application received: May 23, 2024.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 181.74 acres. Receiving stream: Lampblack Creek, classified for the following use: CWF; Susquehanna River Final TMDL, Gardiner Creek Segment applies.
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 Lampblack Creek:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 | Existing | Pitwater/Stormwater | 0.30 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily Maximum | Instant Maximum | Allowable Load
Lbs./day |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 | |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report | |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report | |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 | |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 0.3 | 1.0 | | |
| Total Iron (mg/L) | | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 17.83 |
| Total Manganese (mg/L) | | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 9.71 |
| Total Aluminum (mg/L) | | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 6.77 |
| Oil and Grease (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report | |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. | | | | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0594563. Mining Permit No. 7775SM4 & 06960301. Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Oley Township, Berks County. Application received: June 4, 2024.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 303.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Manatawny Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: June 4, 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 UNT to Manatawny:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 | Existing | Pitwater/Stormwater | 4.3 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 4.3 | 6.5 | |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times | | | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0223948. Mining Permit No. 22880301. Byler Quarries, LLC, 118 Springwood Drive, Suite 300, Lebanon, PA 17042, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Application received: June 3, 2024.
Transfer of an NPDES Permit affecting 60.10 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: WWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharge to Swatara Creek:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 | Existing | TFO | 8.34 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 8.34 | 17.28 | |
| Oil and Grease (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times | | | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0118433. Mining Permit No. 8074SM3. Harleysville Materials, LLC, P.O. Box 587, Berlin, NJ 08009, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Application received: May 8, 2024.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 43.8 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Perkiomen Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to East Branch Perkiomen Creek:
| Outfall Number | New or Existing | Type | Discharge Rate |
|---|
| 001 | Existing | Treatment Facility Outfall | 0.3 MGD |
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
| Parameter (unit) | Minimum | 30-Day
Average | Daily
Maximum | Instant
Maximum |
|---|
| pHi (S.U.) | 6.0 | | | 9.0 |
| Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Net Alkalinity (mg/L) | 0.0 | | | |
| Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) | | 35.0 | 70.0 | 90.0 |
| Oil and Grease (mg/L) | | Monitor And Report |
| Discharge (MGD) | | 0.3 | 0.6 | |
| iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. | | | | |
NPDES Permit No. PA0226424. Mining Permit No. 58242502. Thomas J. Kazmierczak, Sr., 1000 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES permit affecting 11.3 acres. Receiving stream: Wellmans Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: January 29, 2024.
NPDES Permit No. PA0226459. Mining Permit No. 58242507. Thomas J. Kazmierczak, Sr., 1000 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES permit affecting 10.5 acres. Receiving stream: Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: April 17, 2024.
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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E3502224-005. Dickson City Borough, 901 Enterprise Street, Dickson City, PA 18519, Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 22, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions/encroachments associated with the Bernard Seminski Memorial Park Project: 1. A 111-foot long by 8-foot wide at-grade paved boat launch access drive with a 20-foot long by 8-foot wide precast boat ramp within the floodway of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF). 2. To construct and maintain multiple obstructions/encroachments within the 100-year floodplain of the Lackawanna River (CWF, MF). These activities include the construction of a paved boat access drive, park signs, split rail fencing, paved parking areas, 5.5-foot wide and 8.0-foot wide walking trails, concrete picnic areas, basketball and tennis/pickleball courts, chain link fence, bocce ball court, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, two rain gardens resulting in removal of fill, a pavilion replacement and replacement ballfield dugouts. The proposed activities will be either replaced in kind, or newly constructed at or below existing grade. The activities will result in no additional fill within the floodplain. The project is located on the left of Elm Street approximately 0.1 mile after the intersection with Boulevard Ave. (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 27`, 7", Longitude: -75°, 37`, 46") in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County.
E3502124-007. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 8, 2024.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0307 Section D53 Project: 1. To remove an existing stream crossing and to construct and maintain a new 63.4` wide single span bridge that will carry SR 0307 over Stafford Meadow Brook (HQ-CWF, MF) and Williams Bridge Reservoir having a normal clear span of 54` and a minimum underclearance of 11.9` and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. 2. Approximately 103-LF of a Tributary to Safford Meadow Brook (watercourse R2) will need to be permanently relocated due to the relocation of the PA-American Water Company access road relocation. 3. Approxmiately 138-LF of a Tributary to Safford Meadow Brook (watercourse R3) will need to be permanently relocated due to the relocation of the PA-American Water Company access road relocation. 4. To remove an existing stream crossing and to construct and maintain a new 20" high by 28" wide corrugated metal pipe arch culvert, depressed 6", carrying the PA American Water Company access road across combined flows from Tributaries (R2 and R3) to Stafford Meadow Brook (HQ-CWF, MF) and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. 5. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of Stafford Meadow Brook (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of an outfall pipe, endwall and riprap apron protection. 6. To construct and maintain a vegetated outfall channel (CH-200B) in the floodway of Stafford Meadow Brook (HQ-CWF-MF). 7. To permanently impact 0.02 acre of EV wetlands for the SR 307 bridge construction. The proposed project is located along SR 0307 approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the SR 0307/SR 0081 intersection (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.380000°, Longitude: -75.616389°) in Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County.
E1302124-001. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Penn Forest Township, Kidder Township, Carbon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 11, 2024.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0903 Section 04B Project: 1. To remove an existing stream crossing and to construct and maintain a new 62` wide single span bridge that will carry SR 0903 over Mud Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and having a normal clear span of 58.75` and a minimum underclearance of 6.7` and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. 2. To remove an existing stream crossing and to construct and maintain a new 25` wide 38" by 60" single span elliptical culvert that will carry Jordan Road over a tributary to Mud Run (HQ-CWF, MF) and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. 3. Approximately 0.02 acre of PEM wetland will be permanently filled from roadway improvements and scour protection. The proposed project is located along SR 0903 starting approximately 0.10 mile southwest of the SR 0903 and the SR 534 intersection (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.016669°, Longitude: -75.591349°) in Penn Forest and Kidders Townships, Carbon County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603224-004. Pennsylvania Historic and Museums Commission, 400 North Street—Keystone Building, Room N118, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0053, Exeter Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: April 3, 2024.
To 1) replace and maintain a structurally deficient pedestrian bridge with a 6` x 50` wooden pedestrian bridge permanently impacting 300 square feet of Owatin Creek (WWF, MF) and permanently impacting approximately 40 square feet of wetlands. To 2) install a sediment forebay permanently impacting approximately 2,239 square feet of Daniel Boone Lake. All impacts are for the purpose of providing a safe crossing of Owatin Creek and ensuring the storage capacity of Daniel Boone Lake. The project is located at Daniel Boone Lake (Longitude: 40.29485, Latitude: -75.79865). Permanent wetland loss is less than 0.05 acre and replacement is not required.
E0103224-002. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Menallen Township, Adams County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 12, 2024.
To install and maintain a 35-foot span, 9-foot wide fiberglass reinforced polymer trusses bridge across Mountain Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and 31-linear feet of 18-inch HDPE pipe across a palustrine emergent wetland. Impacting 32-linear feet of stream and 0.01 acre of wetlands, all for the purpose of improving the Grave Ridge ATV trail. The project is located 0.76 mile from the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Woodrow Road (Latitude: 40.002089, Longitude: -77.353504) in Menallen Township, Adams County.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281, RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E6307224-014. Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charlestron, WV 24314, Donegal Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 20, 2024. Latitude: 40.141884°, Longitude: -80.456245°.
The project proposes to construct improvements to the existing access road for Donegal Well 4757 to reestablish the ability to regularly maintain, operate, and complete surveillance logging activities at the well site. Project proposes replacement of culverts at three (3) stream crossings which have degraded and/or washed out, restoration of existing gravel access road, and construction of one permanent gravel pad at well 4757. Project was previously permitted but authorized work has not yet been conducted and aquatic resource impacts have changed since previous permitting was authorized. Project proposes temporary and permanent impacts to three (3) existing wetlands and ten (10) existing streams (UNTs to Dutch Fork, a High Quality Warm Waters Fisheries) and their associated floodways. Proposed project impacts include replacement and/or installation of culverts at three (3) stream crossings, improvement of existing gravel access road and well 4757 gravel pad, stockpiling of soils, installation of temporary flume pipes and riprap outlet protection, installation of timber mat bridges over streams and wetlands for equipment crossing, and site restoration post-construction.
| Stream Impacts |
|---|
Resource
Name | Aquatic Resource Type | Activity | Chapter
93 | Latitude/
Longitude | Impact Area
Temp.
(SF) | Impact Area
Perm.
(SF) | Impact Area
Temp.
(LF) | Impact
Area Perm. (LF) |
| 3839-S1 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.138199 -80.450181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3839-S2 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.138969 -80.449821 | 73 | 176 | 42 | 59 |
| 3839-S3 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.13946 -80.451343 | 126 | 464 | 25 | 116 |
| 3839-S4 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.138275 -80.450464 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4757-S1 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.140158 -80.453516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4757-S2 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.141253 -80.454853 | 206 | 394 | 34 | 66 |
| 4757-S2A (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill; Timber mat; Equipment Access | HQ-WWF | 40.141853 -80.456288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4757-S3 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.141684 -80.455443 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4757-S4 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | RipRap Apron | HQ-WWF | 40.141206 -80.454868 | 55 | 958 | 18 | 19 |
| 4757-S5 (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Mat—
Equipment Access | HQ-WWF | 40.142097 -80.456304 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Floodway Impacts |
|---|
Resource
Name
| Aquatic Resource Type | Activity | Chapter
93 | Latitude/
Longitude | Impact Area Temp. (SF) | Impact Area Perm. (SF) | Impact Area Temp. (Ac) | Impact Area Perm.
(Ac) |
| 3839-S1 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.138199 -80.450181 | 272 | 1319 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 3839-S2 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.138969 -80.449821 | 1928 | 3319 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| 3839-S3 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.13946 -80.451343 | 3607 | 4339 | 0.08 | 0.1 |
| 3839-S4 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.138275 -80.450464 | 924 | 28 | 0.02 | - |
| 4757-S1 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.140158 -80.453516 | 1604 | 1530 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 4757-S2 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Culvert Replacement | HQ-WWF | 40.141253 -80.454853 | 2965 | 2305 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 4757-S2A Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Perennial | Fill; Mat—
Equipment Access | HQ-WWF | 40.141853 -80.456288 | 9612 | 5312 | 0.22 | 0.12 |
| 4757-S3 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.141684 -80.455443 | 319 | 933 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 4757-S4 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Fill | HQ-WWF | 40.141206 -80.454868 | 958 | 2491 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| 4757-S5 Floodway (UNT to Dutch Fork) | Intermittent | Mat—
Equipment Access | HQ-WWF | 40.142097 -80.456304 | 7726 | 0 | - | - |
| Wetland Impacts |
|---|
Resource
Name | Aquatic Resource Type | Activity | EV/OW | Latitude/
Longitude | Impact Area
Temp. (SF) | Impact Area
Perm. (SF) | Impact Area
Temp. (Ac) | Impact
Area Perm.
(Ac) |
| 3839-W2A | Palustrine Emergent | Fill; Grading | OW | 40.13897 -80.449874 | 307 | 346 | | |
| 4757-W2 | Palustrine Emergent | Fill; Grading | OW | 40.140391 -80.453581 | 21 | 0 | | |
| 4757-W3 (PEM portion) | Palustrine Emergent | Fill; Grading | OW | 40.141152 -80.454668 | 2767 | 4835 | | |
| 4757-W3 (PSS portion) | Palustrine Shrub/Scrub | Fill; Culvert Replacement; Wetland conversion | OW | 40.141341 -80.454814 | 866 | 461 | | |
| 4757-W3 (PFO portion) | Palustrine Forested | Fill; Culvert Replacement; Wetland Conversion | OW | 40.141243 -80.454938 | 817 | 205 | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D13-058EA. John Hallas, DCNR, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105, Lehigh Township, Carbon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 10, 2024.
Project proposes to remove Indian Run Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring the stream to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project consists of breaching the earthen dam by removing the concrete spillway to reestablish a stream channel. The project is located across Indian Run (HQ-CWF). Latitude: 40.9627°, Longitude: -75.7738°.
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