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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Ag Ventures Schwalm Farm
345 W. High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Dauphin County 0 2,257.26 Swine NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Olivia Harris, Clerical Supervisor I, 570-327-0561.
Application No. 5724502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hillsgrove Hotel Address 2148 PA 87
Hillsgrove, PA 18619Municipality Hillsgrove Township County Sullivan County Responsible Official Cathy MacElhaney
2148 PA 87
Hillsgrove, PA 18619Consulting Engineer Nathan Jones
1000 Commerce Park Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701Application Received October 21, 2024 Description CWSC Major Amendment for a water system upgrade. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Samantha Mielo, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6360.
Application No. 3224503, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Blairsville Municipal Authority Address 203 East Market Street
Blairsville, PA 15717Municipality Derry Township County Westmoreland County Responsible Official Jody Poorbaugh
203 East Market Street
Blairsville, PA 15717Consulting Engineer Randy L. Krause, P.E.
267 Blue Run Road
Cheswick, PA 15024Application Received October 10, 2024 Description Adding orthophosphate chemical for corrosion control and upgrading the chlorine, pH, and turbidity analyzers to allow communication with future SCADA system. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0924520, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Perkasie Regional Authority Address 150 Ridge Road
Suite 2
Sellersville, PA 18960-1521Municipality East Rockhill Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Nicholas Fretz
150 Ridge Road
Sellersville, PA 18960-1521Consulting Engineer Pennoni Engineering
150 Ridge Road
Suite 2
Sellersville, PA 18960-1521Application Received September 12, 2024 Description Existing treatment center to receive a building addition to increase capacity and treatment scope.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben Weaver, 814-343-3357.
National Fuel Gas Kane Field, Primary Facility ID # 879075, 5405 Highland Road, Kane, PA 16735, Jones Township, Elk County. Moody & Associate, Inc., 2402 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 on behalf of National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. An historic buried refuse dump was discovered during the course of an ongoing construction project. The exact nature of the refuse is being investigated but may contain household refuse as well as organic and inorganic contamination. The refuse is contained to an area approximately 0.3 acre in size. The site is currently used for office space and equipment storage for support of a natural gas storage field. The intended future use of the property is office space and equipment storage in support of a natural gas storage field, as well as a weld shop. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Kane Republican on October 1, 2024. Application received: October 11, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
1820 & 1900 W Allegheny Ave, Primary Facility ID # 865764, 1820 and 1900 West Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Anna Thornton, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Max Kent, New Courtland, 6970 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater has been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents, inorganics, lead, and PAH's. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro Philly on March 27, 2023. Application received: September 26, 2024.
2944 Samuel Drive, Primary Facility ID # 840740, 2944 Samuel Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Natalie Griffith, REPSG, Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 on behalf of Howard Weiss, 2944 Samuel Drive, Inc., 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with inorganics and PAH's. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on June 14, 2024. Application received: October 14, 2024.
202 Marketplace, Primary Facility ID # 878219, 411 Doylestown Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. Anna Thornton, Pennoni Associates, Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Christian Lomax, Viking Group, 4 Executive Campus, Suite 100, 771 Cuthbert Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standards for the site are the Statewide health and site-specific standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Herald on September 24, 2024. Application received: September 26, 2024.
4109 E Lincoln Hwy, Primary Facility ID # 879120, 4109 East Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372, Caln Township, Chester County. Stephen Huxta, Huxta Environmental, 461 Merlin Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on behalf of Michael Cohen, WM Cohen & Sons, 4109 East Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, PA 19372, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been found to be contaminated with diesel fuel, leaded gasoline, unleaded gasoline, used motor oil, lead, and PAH's. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Local News on September 26, 2024. Application received: September 27, 2024.
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 a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGR046 Base Permit. McGill Fairless Hills, LLC, 634 Christian Chapel Church Rd, New Hill, NC 27562, Falls Township, Bucks County. McGill Fairless Hills, LLC operates an individually permitted composting facility and utilizes coverage under WMGR046 to beneficially use the resultant compost. The proposed modification would not amend the wastes authorized for processing but would amend the wastes authorized for beneficial use under WMGR046. McGill Fairless Hills, LLC proposes to amend the beneficial use language in Section A that describes the waste authorized for processing and beneficial use. The existing language authorizes processing and beneficial use of the following wastes: ''drinking water treatment sludge, yard waste, bark ash, coal ash, agricultural residues, waste cardboard and paper, sludge generated by paper or pulp mills (SIC Code 2621 and 2611), waste from vegetable food processing, unused sands, waste foundry sand that is authorized for use as a soil additive or soil substitute under General Permit Number WMGR019, spent mushroom substrate, and freshwater, brackish and marine dredged material.'' McGill Fairless Hills, LLC proposes adding language to the permit that would allow for the beneficial use compost generated from the processing of the following wastes: ''drinking water treatment sludge; biosolids; wastewater treatment plant sludge; waste cardboard, paper, and pulp; food waste; agricultural waste and by-products; wood ash; yard waste; wood; and horticultural waste.'' Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-1982, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application. Application received: August 16, 2024. Accepted: August 29, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-1982, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7381.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGR165SC001, Activated Carbon Innovations PA LLC, 3311 E135 US Highway 202 206, Suite 14, Bedminster, NJ 07921, Bedminster Township, Somerset County. General Permit No. WMGR165. Activated Carbon Innovations PA LLC (Activated Carbon), 135 US Highway 202 206, Suite 14, Bedminster, NJ 07921. This application is for a new Statewide General Permit, WMGR165. The current project is located at 1377 DeGol Industrial Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hollidaysburg Boro, Blair County. General Permit No. WMGR165 is for the processing of waste spent activated carbon used in water treatment or air treatment and the beneficial use of the waste activated carbon after processing as a water treatment medium in wastewater streams and air treatment medium in the removal of contaminants/pollutants from air streams from air treatment facilities. The waste activated carbon will be processed by screening, thermal processing, acid washing and chemical upgrading. The application for determination of applicability for WMGR165SC001 was determined to be administratively complete on October 9, 2024. Application received: October 1, 2024. Accepted: October 4, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-7381, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR101SW006, Mamont Supply, Inc., 1005 General Forbes Court, Jeannette, PA 15644, Stowe Township, Allegheny County. A Determination of Applicability for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR101SW006 was received. Mamont Supply, Inc. will operate for processing and beneficial use of steel slag, iron slag, and refractory bricks that were co-disposed with slag, reclaimed asphalt pavement materials (RAP) in quantities greater than 10 cubic yards and uncontaminated brick, block and concrete from sidewalk and highway projects as a construction material. This operation will be conducted at the Mamont Supply Reclaim Yard located at 2201 Robinson Blvd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Application received: September 30, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: October 22, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
300558. LBR Aquisition Company, LLC, 2105 West 1800 North, Far West, UT 84404, Greene Township, Grant District, Beaver County and Hancock County, West Virginia. Permit renewal application to continue closure operations at the Little Blue Run Residual Waste Disposal Impoundment. Application received: December 14, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: October 16, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGM030SW001. Beaver County Department of Sustainability and Waste Management, 469 Constitution Blvd, New Brighton, PA 15066, Brighton Township, Beaver County. An application for renewed coverage under Municipal Waste General Permit No. WMGM030SW001 was received. The Beaver County Department of Sustainability and Waste Management is applying for the renewal of General Permit No. WMGM030SW001 to continue operating the 15-acre residential yard waste composting site located at 1095 Doyle Drive, Beaver, PA 15009. Application received: September 19, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: October 22, 2024.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to Regional Files (412-442-4100), 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.
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
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
10-00380D: Mountain Gathering, LLC, 910 Saxonburg Road, Butler, PA 16002, Jefferson Township, Butler County. Application received: May 16, 2024.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval
10-00380D: Mountain Gathering, LLC (910 Saxonburg Road, Butler, PA 16002), The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Mountain Gathering re-authorize the operation of Jefferson Compressor Station and modify permit conditions and requirements at their facility located in Jefferson Township, Butler County. Mountain Gathering Jefferson Compressor Station is a Natural Minor facility and natural gas compressor station under State Only Permit No. 10-00380. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
The following sources are affected by this Plan Approval:
• Eight (8) 1775 BHP Caterpillar G3606TA compressor engines (Source ID 101—108) rated at 13.79 MMBtu/hr and associated Ariel JGC-4 compressors (Source ID 101-C1—108-C8) and Oxidation Catalysts (Source ID C101—C108).
• One (1) NATCO TEG Dehydrator rated at (Source ID 401) rated at 105 MMSCFD.
• One (1) Zeeco T20288F Enclosed Flare to control emissions from the Dehydrator (Source ID C301)
This Plan Approval was submitted for the following reasons:
• to revise their site wide emission limit to 49 tpy VOC
• to replace the oxidation catalyst pressure, drop requirements to periodic monitoring outlined in the latest GP5 requirements for compressor engines
• adding Promax as an authorized software to calculate emissions
• revising the emission limits of the TEG dehydrator to 5.60 tpy VOC
These requests and application were submitted due to a Notice of Violation issued to the applicant dated July 11, 2023. The violations were:
• Exceeding the site wide VOC limit of 45.35 tpy VOC from their operating permit 10-00380 with actual emissions of 174.67 tons in 2019, 219.64 tons in 2020, and 161.45 tons in 2021.
• Exceeding the source specific VOC limit of 0.99 tpy VOC with actual emissions of 141.08 tons, 164.48 tons, and 122.06 tons in years 2019, 2020, and 2021 from source 401.
• Exceeding the pressure drop requirements of 2 in. of water across the oxidation catalysts.
• Other violations unrelated to the application.
An updated site wide emissions calculation along with an updated site-specific gas analysis reveals that the PTE of the sites VOC emissions are 49.94. Going forward the site wide limit be 49 tpy VOC on a 12-month rolling basis. Recordkeeping will be required to show compliance with this limitation. Previously, the PTE of 0.99 tpy VOC for source 401 did not represent a feasible emission rate for the source. Updated PTE calculations reveal that the rate is closer to 5.60 tpy VOC. Going forward this will be the new emission limit for the source. The source is controlled by an enclosed flare described previously.
The applicant states that the previous pressure drop requirements for the engines control device (Source 101—108) may not have been indicative of control device malfunctions. Going forward, the applicant agrees to the more stringent periodic monitoring that is required for engines in the GP5. This includes performance testing and periodic monitoring every 2,500 hours of operation utilizing portable analyzers to detect emissions exceeding applicable limits.
Based on BAT, site wide PTE, and regulatory requirements the modified emission limits will be as follows:
• All limits not modified by this plan approval remain in place
• 49 tpy VOC based on a 12-month rolling total site wide
• 5.60 tpy VOC for source 401
Potential emissions from the subject source(s) will be as follows:
Pollutants NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5 VOC HAPs 101 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 102 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 103 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 104 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 105 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 106 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 107 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 108 8.57 3.3 0.03 0.53 0.53 3.94 1.55 301 Gun Barrrel tank - - - - - 0.35 0.02 301 Produced Water Tanks - - - - - 0.00411 0.0019 920 Water Loading - - - - - 0.49 0.24 301 Condensate Tank - - - - - 0.04 0.00187 910 Condensate Loading - - - - - 0.18 0.01 Methanol Tanks - - - - - 0.02 0.02 C301 7.74 35.3 0.07 0.85 0.85 - - 401 - - - - - 5.60 0.50 201 Dehy Reboiler 0.85 0.72 0.01 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.02 501 - - - - - - - 601/801 Venting Blowdowns - - - - - 10.80 0.28 601 Crank Case - 1.13 - - - 0.37 0.13 701 - - - - - 0.51 0.02 Totals 77.16 63.54 0.32 5.17 5.17 49.94 13.66 Major 100 100 100 100 100 50 25
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [10-00380D: Mountain Gathering, LLC] 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 Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP21-001053: St. Joseph's University—Hawk Hill Campus (SJU-HH), 5600 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: November 2, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Plan Approval for the operation of a school. The Plan Approval project will include the following: • Installation of twelve (12) natural gas-fueled external combustion sources (boilers and hot water heaters) with rated capacity of 0.31 MMBtu/hr to 1.5 MMBtu/hr • Installation of sixty (60) laboratory fume hoods • Installation of eight-four (84) ''insignificant'' natural gas-fueled and one (1) No. 2 oil-fueled external combustion sources • Updating the equipment capacity, fuel type, location, and number of units for twenty-three (23) sources The potential emission increases from the previously listed installation and modification are: 7.89 tons per year (tpy) of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 6.48 tpy of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.05 tpy of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and 0.606 tpy of particulate matter (PM). NOx emissions from the facility shall be less than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period to qualify for the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP). The Plan Approval will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Public Comment and Public hearing. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed Plan Approval must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the Plan Approval or schedule a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''SJU-HH, IP21-001053'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Accommodations. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.''
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.
26-00402D: Chestnut Valley Landfill, 1184 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA 15458, German Township, Fayette County. Application received: February 1, 2024.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval:
PA-26-00402D: In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a plan approval for the installation and operation for a landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) processing facility at Chestnut Valley Landfill located in German Township, Fayette County. The RNG processing facility will be controlled by a thermal oxidizer and a backup flare.
The thermal oxidizer will be the primary control device, and will be limited to 0.06 lb/MMBtu of NOx, 0.40 lb/ MMBtu of CO, 98% destruction efficiency of VOC or 20 ppmvd VOC at 3% O2, and 0.01 gr/dscf PM.
The backup flare will operate in emergency and off-specification gas situations. The backup flare will be limited to 2,000 hours of operation per 12-cmp and will meet a 98% destruction efficiency of VOC or 20 ppmvd VOC at 3% O2.
The potential to emit for the project is facility will be limited to annual emissions of 9.3 tons/year of NOx, 30.0 tons/year of CO, 0.9 ton/year of VOC, 7.2 tons/year of SOx, 3.5 tons/year of PM10, and 0.4 ton/year of total HAPs. The plan approval includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the plant.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed plan approval 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 Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the information to Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00402D) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
11-00434: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Rd, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Jackson Township, Cambria County. Application received: August 28, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a modified natural minor State-Only Operating Permit to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. located in Jackson Township, Cambria County. This operating permit is for the Vintondale Quarry located at 1317 Chickaree Hill Rd, Johnstown, PA. The modification removes a requirement for the conveyers on site to be enclosed, while maintaining that their emissions must be controlled using water sprays. Sources of emissions consist of a sandstone processing plant, controlled by water sprays, and haul roads controlled by a water truck. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 40.5 TPY PM; and 19.6 TPY PM-10. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the modification of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (11-00434) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
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.
49-00047, Furman Foods Inc., 770 Cannery Road, P.O. Box 500, Northumberland, PA 17857-8615, Point Township, Northumberland County. Application received: April 3, 2024. The Department plans to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for their Northumberland Cannery facility. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 49-00047. The facility's sources include a cannery consisting of One (1) dual-fired (gas or No. 2 fuel oil) Boiler—Keeler Co. Model # 14539 with a heat input rating of 39.7 million Btu/hr; One (1) gas-fired Boiler—Erie City Iron Works Model # 97790 with a heat input rating of 69.4 million Btu/hr; One (1) distillate (No. 2 fuel oil)-fired Boiler—Cleaver Brooks Model # CB 439-700 with a heat input rating of 29.3 million Btu/hr input; One (1) waste oil-fired Furnace/Space Heater—Reznor Model # RA-235 with a heat input rating of 235,000 Btu/hr; Ten (10) natural gas-fired Space Heaters with a combined heat input rating of 4,575,000 Btu/hr; Six (6) propane-fired Space Heaters with a combined heat input rating of 750,000 Btu/hr; One (1) diesel-fired emergency generator engine—Detroit Diesel Model # 7085-7000 with a rated horsepower (HP) equal to approximately 318; Six (6) cold cleaning machines or part washing stations; One (1) anaerobic digestion process for wastewater treatment. The facility has potential emissions of 10.4 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, 90 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 72.3 tpy of carbon monoxide, 14.8 TPY of volatile organic compounds, 1.3 tpy of hazardous air pollutants, and 36.6 tpy of sulfur dioxode. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The anaerobic digestor and the enclosed flare are subject to the Department's Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. Two of the three (3) boilers at the facility fire natural gas primarily and are to be operated as gas-fired boilers to comply with the NESHAP standard for boilers at area source of HAP emissions, as codified in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. The other boiler is fired on No. 2 fuel oil and is subject to work practice standards in Subpart JJJJJJ. Based on the information provided in the permit renewal application submittal, all applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to the air contaminant sources located at this facility have been incorporated into the renewal permit, including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions to verify compliance with the applicable requirements. The applicable requirements were derived from 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.
59-00019, MetalKraft Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 606, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Charleston Township, Tioga County. Application received: June 29, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. The facility's sources include four (4) sinter furnaces, two (2) parts washers, one (1) oil impregnation process and one (1) annealing oven. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 0.56 TPY of carbon monoxide; 0.68 TPY of nitrogen oxides; 0.01 TPY of sulfur oxides; 2.64 TPY of particulate matter; 3.94 TPY of volatile organic compounds and 800 TPY of greenhouse gases. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. 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.
40-00150, Freedom Corrugated LLC, 595 Oak Ridge Road, Hazle Township, PA 18202-9362, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: October 3, 2024. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for the Hazle Township facility. Sources at this facility includes their corrugators, parts washer, starch storage silo with bin vent, and boilers. 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-03133, Penn State Health Hampden Health Center, 2200 Good Hope Road, Enola, PA 17025, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. Application received: September 3, 2024. For the operation of a general medical and surgical hospital. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 40.3 tpy NOx, 19.0 tpy CO, 4.94 PM10, 1.14 tpy VOC, 9.45 tpy SOx, and 0.35 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11, 123.22, 123.13 and 123.21 and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03012, Brenntag Northeast LLC/Snyder Rd, 619 Snyder Road, Reading, PA 19612, Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. Application received: August 23, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the chemical distribution facility. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 17.73 tpy of VOCs and 11.13 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.57 Storage tanks less than or equal to 40,000 gallons capacity containing VOCs.
06-03113, Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Robeson Township, Berks County. Application received: January 30, 2024. For the operation of a limestone crushing plant. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The operation is controlled by wet suppression and fabric collectors. The crushing plant includes equipment subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The facility has the potential to emit an estimated 99.96 tons per year of uncontrolled particulate matter (PM) emissions. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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.
46-00239, SEI Investments, 100 Cinder Mill Rd, Oaks, PA 19456, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: April 8, 2024. For the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Synthetic Minor Permit. SEI Investments sources of emissions include the following emergency diesel engines: two 1,800 hp, four 960 hp, one 1,120 hp, one 268 hp and two 1,839 hp diesel engines. The facility has a potential to emit 847 tons per year of NOx based on running all engines 8,760 hours per year. All engines have emission limits and hours of operation limits which brings the NOx PTE emissions to 13.4 tons per year. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations. The only change reflected in this renewal permit is the incorporation of GP9-46-0113. The GP was for two (2) 1839 bhp diesel emergency engines, EPA Tier 2 certified.
46-00026, Global Packaging, 209 Brower Ave, Oaks, PA 19460, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: April 19, 2024. This action is for renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility produces packaging for various consumer products. During this renewal the facility notified DEP that Source ID 111 is no longer controlled by the catalytic oxidizer (C02), DEP approved a new ink VOC emission calculations formula. The primary pollutants of concern are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) and their potential emissions are 24.9 tpy and 24.9/9.99 tpy respectively. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the previously listed contact person in the header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
63-01001, ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC, 76 Rover Lane, Bulger, PA 15019, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: June 9, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, and the Department is providing notice of intent to issue an initial natural minor State-Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of the Revolution Cryogenic Plant located in Smith Township, Washington County. The facility has previously been permitted under a GP-5 and a GP-1. The Revolution Cryogenic Plant is a natural gas processing plant. Air contamination sources and air cleaning devices at this facility include the following: three (3) 40.92 MMBtu/hr HMO heaters, one (1) 200 MMscfd amine sweetening unit controlled by a 5.54 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer, two (2) 90,000-gallon 12-lb pressurized condensate tanks, two (2) 21,000-gallon 2-lb RVP condensate tanks, various miscellaneous storage tanks, truck loadout controlled by a 1.0 MMBtu/hr combustor, one (1) 6.22 MMBtu/hr NGL dehydration regenerator heater, one (1) 8.5 MMBtu/hr regenerator gas heater, fifteen (15) catalytic heaters, two (2) air-actuated pneumatic devices, venting/blowdowns, fugitive emission sources (such as valves, flanges, connectors, etc.), rod packing controlled by an 11.3 MMBtu/hr combustor, pigging operations (one launcher and one receiver), and a 906 MMBtu/hr plant-wide flare. The Revolution Cryogenic Plant has potential emissions of 30.6 TPY NOx, 35.3 TPY CO, 29.0 TPY VOC, 8.1 TPY PM-10, 8.1 TPY PM-2.5, < 1 TPY SOx, 2.4 TPY hexane, 2.6 TPY total HAP, and 81,000 TPY CO2e. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-01001) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at the previously listed address or submitted to tjoseph@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 32743710. NPDES No. PA0214884. Helvetia Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: September 25, 2024. Accepted: October 10, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 11051301. NPDES No. PA0235652. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Cresson and Munster Townships, Cambria County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of a mine degas borehole, affecting 1.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: September 9, 2024. Accepted: October 10, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Aleppo Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of a degas borehole, affecting 1.4 proposed surface acres. Application received: September 30, 2024. Accepted: October 16, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 11031301. NPDES No. PA0235539. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Jackson Township, Cambria County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of a power borehole, communication borehole, and a rock dust borehole, affecting 8.7 proposed surface acres. Application received: September 9, 2024. Accepted: October 17, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17930124. NPDES No. PA0219649. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Decatur Township and Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for reclamation only and post-mining water treatment a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 346.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): North Branch to Upper Morgan Run to Clearfield Creek to the Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: October 21, 2024. Accepted: October 22, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54931601. Sherman Mountain Coal Co., Inc., 65 Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. Transfer of an anthracite coal preparation plant operation from Sherman Coal Co., Inc., affecting 16.6 acres. Receiving stream: Middle Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: October 11, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32220401. NPDES No. PA0279862. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Revision to change the underground permit area to 942.7 acres from 756.2 acres on a large noncoal (industrial minerals) underground operation. Surface permit area is still 169.2 acres. Receiving stream: tributary to Roaring Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 22, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
PA0213535. Mining Permit No. 30841316. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Aleppo Township, Greene County. Application received: September 5, 2023. Accepted: October 3, 2023.
A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit, affecting 44,069.11 underground acres and 1,923.01 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Tributary 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork, 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 038 discharging to Trib 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solid (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50.0 50.0 50.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 039 discharging to Trib 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50.0 50.0 50.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0269280. Mining Permit No. 11130201. Ebensburg Power Company, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Richland Township, Cambria County. Modification of the NPDES permit affecting approximately 64.6 acres. Receiving stream: Paint Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 29, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are Instream Criteria limits described for previously listed coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Paint Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 001 New Storm Water Outfall 002 New Storm Water Outfall 003 New Storm Water Outfall 004 New Storm Water Outfall The following limits apply to all weather discharges from all facilities to Paint Creek:
DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous
MaximumMeasurement
Frequency
(minimum1)Sample Type Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35 70 90 2/Month Grab Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 2/Month Grab Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 2/Month Grab Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 2/Month Grab Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 2/Month Calculated Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 2/Month Grab Specific Conductance (micromhos) Report
2/Month Grab Sulfate Report
2/Month Grab Flow (gpm) Report
2/Month Measured Temperature (°F) Report
2/Month Measured
NPDES No. PA0249262. Mining Permit No. 56020105. Fieg Bros, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. NPDES renewal for a bituminous surface mine affecting 96.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Miller Run: Classification: CWF, included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL and; Sandy Hollow classified as a CWF: Included in the Buffalo Run TMDL. Application received: July 3, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are Instream Criteria limits described for previously listed coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Sandy Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N The following treated wastewater outfall discharges from an unnamed tributary to Miller Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002: Sandy Hollow
Outfall: 003: Miller RunParameter Minimum Average
MonthlyDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) XXX XXX XXX 50.0 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Chloride (mg/L) Report The following stormwater outfalls discharge from an unnamed tributary to Miller Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006, 007 (All discharges) Parameter Minimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyInstantaneous
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) XXX XXX XXX 50.0 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Chloride (mg/L) Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
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.
NPDES No. PA0259501. Mining Permit No. 37130303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Worth Township, Plain Grove Township, Butler and Lawrence Counties. Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 202.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Jamison Run and Jamison Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 12, 2024.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Jamison Run and Jamison Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Sediment Pond 001 Precipitation Induced, 0.27 MGD 002 Existing Sediment Pond 002 Precipitation Induced, 0.49 MGD 003 Existing Sediment Pond 003 Precipitation Induced, 0.24 MGD 004 Existing Sediment Pond 004 Precipitation Induced, 0.46 MGD 005 Existing Treatment Pond 005 Intermittent (Pumped), 0.11 MGD 006 Existing Treatment Pond 006 Intermittent (Pumped), 0.11 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 (All Discharges) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 (minimum) Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 006 (All Discharges) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 2.8 5.6 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 (minimum) Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 002 & 003 (All Discharges) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 2.8 5.6 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 (minimum) Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 001 & 004 (Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 (minimum) Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report
Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 001 & 004 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 001 & 004 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
NPDES No. PA0280691. Mining Permit No. 20192801. Ernst Conservation Seeds, Inc., 8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335, Summit Township, Crawford County. Transfer of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small industrial minerals surface mine affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Inlet Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site. Application received: July 31, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0226050. Mining Permit No. 64142801. Litts & Sons Stone Co., Inc., 19 Primrose Drive, Springbrook Township, PA 18444, Sterling Township, Wayne County. Renew NPDES permit affecting 6.3 acres. Receiving stream: Buttermilk Creek, classified for the following uses: EV-CWF, MF. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: July 1, 2024.
NPDES Permit No. PA0118443. 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 Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Discharge (MGD) 0.3 0.6 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
NPDES Permit No. PA0009407. Mining Permit No. 7174SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Steelton Borough, Swatara and Lower Swatara Townships, Dauphin County. Application received: August 19, 2024.
Renew NPDES permit affecting 213.3 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF in the Susquehanna River TMDL.
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 Susquehanna River.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Pitwater/Stormwater 1.6 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.6 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Clarissa Alcorn, Aquatic Biologist 2, 570-321-6525, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1404224-005. Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801, Ferguson Township, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 11, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to restore approximately 350 linear feet of a tributary to Beaver Branch (HQ-CWF, MF) in Ferguson Township to reduce bank erosion, provide stabilization, increase flood capacity, and decrease nutrient and sediment loads through buffer plantings. The project involves channel modification, installation of ten toe boulder structures, creation of a plunge pool at the outlet of the culvert along Wyoming Avenue, a boulder grade control structure, and approximately eighteen riffle grade structures. As proposed, the project will permanently impact 0.034 acre (366` x 4`) of stream channel and 0.021 acre (350` x 14`) of the associated floodway. No impacts are proposed to wetlands. The PNDI for the project identified a recommended ''Avoidance Measure'' for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the avoidance measure within the PNDI was acknowledged. Latitude: 40°, 13`, 43", Longitude: -77°, 54`, 5".
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1704224-002. Clearfield Municipal Authority, Montgomery Run Water Treatment Facility, 1479 104th Calvary Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Pike Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 2, 2024.
Clearfield Municipal Authority has applied for a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit for the reconstruction of the aging conventional filtration system with a new membrane filtration system and all applicable appurtenances. Construction will include a new building to house the system and associated equipment. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to wetlands or waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this project. The proposed project is located within the floodway of Montgomery Run which is listed in the 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of Cold Water Fishery (CWF). Latitude: 41°, 1`, 29.92", Longitude: -78°, 30`, 6.2".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E0901224-010. Chalfont Borough, 40 North Main Street, Chalfont, PA 18914, Chalfont Borough, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 10, 2024.
To construct and maintain about 1,000 feet long by 8 foot wide multi-purpose bituminous trail along the floodway/floodplain of the North Branch Neshaminy Creek (TSF-MF) associated with the trail connection with various existing trail connections within the Borough's Parks, residential areas, Chalfont Train Station along the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line, etc. The project will include restoration of adjacent Swale as part of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System program and restored concurrently with trail construction. The Swale will be re-graded, banks stabilized, revegetated, and the dual 36-inch HDPE culvert crossing for the trail. The project is located about 280-feet east of the intersection of Linden Field Parkway trail with Michael Lane (Doylestown, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.296245; Longitude: -75.207962) in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E6703224-008. Escambia Properties, LLC, 18 Sagecrest Circle, Enola, PA 17025-1367, Fairview and Newberry Townships, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 16, 2024.
1.) To install and maintain a 43.0-inch by 68.0-inch elliptical pipe culvert, measuring 53.0-linear feet in length, permanently impacting 62.0-linear feet of an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Fishing Creek (TSF, MF) as well as 0.03-acre of the floodway of Fishing Creek (TSF, MF); 2.) To install and maintain six (6) utility line crossings accounting for 30.0-linear feet of permanent watercourse impacts (UNT's to Fishing Creek) (TSF, MF) and 0.06 acre of their accompanying floodways; and 3.) To construct and maintain an area of fill in the floodway of Fishing Creek (TSF, MF), accounting for 0.35 acre of permanent floodway impacts, all for the purpose of constructing a residential subdivision. No wetlands will be impacted as a result of the project. In addition to the activities mentioned, the applicant claims that multiple utility line crossings, various fill locations, and two (2) culvert crossings are eligible to be waived activities under 25 Pa. Code § 105.12(a)(2). The project is located at 674 Beinhower Road, Goldsboro, PA 17319-9774 in Fairview and Newberry Townships, York County (Latitude: (40.1640), Longitude (-76.8167)).
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6305124-013. PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA 15401, North Strabane Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 29, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to:
1. Remove the existing 23.15-LF long, 12-LF wide, Steel I-Beam Bridge, which carries SR 1055 over an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF), and to construct and maintain a replacement 50-LF long, 14` x 6` Precast Box Culvert, including scour protection, to convey the UNT, resulting in a net loss of approximately 26.85 LF of open channel, and having a combined permanent watercourse impact of 72 LF to the UNT to Little Chartiers Creek.
2. Construct and maintain stream bank stabilization to be placed along the UNT to Little Chartiers Creek, at a length of 128 LF upstream and 13 LF downstream of the proposed culvert, consisting of R-7 choked with R-4 stone, and having a combined permanent watercourse impact of 141 LF to the UNT to Little Chartiers Creek.
3. Construct and maintain temporary erosion and sedimentation control structures in and along the UNT to Little Chartiers Creek, having a total temporary watercourse impact of 257 LF to the UNT to Little Chartiers Creek.
For the purpose of replacing a structure along PA Route 1055, Section E10, including a full depth roadway reconstruction. The project will have a cumulative permanent impact of 213 LF to watercourses, and a cumulative temporary impact of 257 LF to watercourses.
The project site is located along SR 1055, approximately 2,000 LF due southwest from the route's intersection with Long Drive (Hackett, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 13`, 6.9575"; W: -80°, 6`, 47.743"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA6703224-002. York County Conservation District, 2401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Suite 101, Rm 139, York, PA 17402, Codorus Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 19, 2024.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project that includes stream realignment, channel fill, and floodplain excavation resulting in 1,665 linear feet (39,410 square feet) of permanent impact and 27 linear feet (975 square feet) of temporary impact to Codorus Creek (TSF, MF), all for the purpose providing nonpoint source pollutant load reductions to reduce TMDL's and creating ecological uplift. The project is located along Pentland Road in Codorus Township, York County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 39.797448°, Longitude: -76.860042°.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is currently under review. Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30-days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
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).
Application(s) Received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP Application No. 24007 Applicant Name Culpeper of Leola, LLC Address 33 Glenola Drive City, State, Zip Leola, PA 17540 County Lancaster County Municipality Upper Leacock Township Tank Type One AST storing highly hazardous substance Tank Capacity 18,500 gallons Application Received September 25, 2024
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