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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
AG5-59-00002C: Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC, 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845, Ward Township, Tioga County. The Department authorized the continued operation of three (3) 1,380 bhp Caterpillar model G3516B four-stroke ultra-lean-burn natural-gas-fired compressor engines each equipped with an oxidation catalyst, two (2) 2,675 bhp Caterpillar model G3608 four-stroke lean-burn natural-gas-fired compressor engines, each equipped with oxidation catalyst, and one (1) 100 MMscf/day triethylene glycol dehydrator with a 1.5 MMBtu/hr reboiler burner, one (1) 250 bbl (10,500 gal) produced fluids tank, one (1) 250 bbl (10,500 gal) glycol ''slop'' tank and one (1) 250 bbl (10,500 gal) lube oil tank, one (1) 330-gallon methanol storage tank, and one (1) 670 bhp Caterpillar C15 diesel engine to power a 500 kW emergency generator all pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Natural Gas Compression Stations, Processing Plants, and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the DCNR 010 Compressor Station. Application received: December 7, 2022. Renewed: December 21, 2023. New expiration date: December 20, 2028.
GP4-19-193A: K-Fab, Inc., 1408 Vine Street, Berwick, PA 18603, Briar Creek Township, Columbia County. The Department authorized the construction and operation of 0.45 million Btu per hour, Pollution Control Products Company, Controlled Pyrolysis model PRC 390 4464 natural gas-fired burn off oven pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-4: Burn off Ovens at the Dickson Street facility. Application received: December 13, 2023. Authorized: December 27, 2023. Expiration date: December 26, 2028.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager.
GP9-35-034: Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512, Dunmore Borough and Throop Borough, Lackawanna County. Installation of IC engines. Application received: December 26, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
GP3-35-035: Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512, Dunmore Borough and Throop Borough, Lackawanna County. Installation of a portable crushing operation with watersprays. Application received: December 26, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
GP1-37-00144D: Jameson Health Sys—UPMC Jameson North Campus, 1211 Wilmington Ave, New Castle, PA 16105, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Issued a GP-1 renewal for 2 existing North American natural gas fired boilers and one Unilux natural gas fired boiler. Application received: September 28, 2023. Issued: December 13, 2023.
GP13-32-00311B: Lindy Paving Inc—Homer City Plant, 1981 Route 119 South, Homer City, PA 15748, Center Township, Indiana County. Issued a GP-13 renewal for an existing 240 tons/hr rated Hot Mix Asphalt Plant, with rotary dryer, controlled by a baghouse rated at 52,000 acfm. Application received: July 27, 2023. Issued: November 2, 2023.
GP3-37-00373B: Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc.—Welsh Quarry, 1508 Jockey Moore Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Issued a GP-3 to allow additional sources to be installed at the existing Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plant, including new crushers, screens, conveyors. Application received: May 10, 2023. Issued: September 28, 2023.
GP9-37-00373A: Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc.—Welsh Quarry, 1508 Jockey Moore Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Issued a GP-9 to authorize a new CAT 3512 diesel generator, with an annual operating hours restriction of 740 hours. This generator will power equipment authorized under GP3-37-00373B. Application received: August 30, 2023. Issued: September 20, 2023.
AG5-03-00002C (GP5-03-00264D): Snyder Brothers Inc.—Ambrose Compressor Station, 349 Adrian Road, Adrian, PA 16210, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Issued a GP-5 to authorize new equipment, and reauthorize existing equipment, at this existing compressor station. This will be a 5-year permit. Due to an increase in natural gas throughput to dehydrators 402 and 404, the company is adding a new enclosed flare to better control emissions from these sources. Application received: June 15, 2023. Issued: September 28, 2023.
AG5-32-00012A(GP5-32-00386E): Diversified Production, LLC—Malone Compressor Station, West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA 15681, Conemaugh Township, Indiana County. Issued a GP-5 renewal to reauthorize existing sources. However, a new control device for the Source 101 Waukesha engine will be installed due to an engine swap that was discovered since the last permit issuance. The new swapped engine did not comply with the most current BAT requirements. The control device will be a non-selective catalytic reduction system and will be installed in accordance with a Consent Order and Agreement with the Southwest Regional DEP Office that is ongoing. The new control device will cause the engine to comply with the current BAT requirements for natural gas-fired compressor engines. Expiration date will be Sept 30, 2028. Application received: May 5, 2023. Issued: October 4, 2023.
AG5-43-00001B (GP5-43-00375D): Hilcorp Energy Co—Jefferson Montgomery Compressor Stn, Steister Road, Jefferson Township, PA 16137, Jefferson Township, Mercer County. Issued a GP-5 renewal to reauthorize existing equipment at the compressor station. The onsite dehydrator, installed in 2020, is voluntarily controlled by an open flare. Use of this flare was determined to not violate the terms of the GP-5. Expiration date is September 30, 2028. Application received: May 1, 2023. Issued: October 24, 2023.
AG5-61-00004A(GP5-61-00195E): OWS Energy, LLC—Haslett Compressor Station, Bethel Church Road, Cooperstown, PA 16317, Jackson Township, Venango County. Issued a GP-5 permit, that authorizes the correct equipment at the Haslett Compressor Station. The Department learned through field investigations that previous permits did not accurately reflect the actual onsite equipment. This GP-5 will supersede all previous permits and be the controlling permit for the site. This permit will expire November 30, 2028. Application received: September 15, 2023. Issued: December 5, 2023.
AG5-03-00006B (GP5-03-00230D): Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC—Belknap Compressor Station, TR 774 (Near Belknap Village), Dayton, PA 16222, Wayne Township, Armstrong County. Issued a GP-5 renewal for the Belknap Compressor Station. There were no changes in equipment since the last GP-5 permit. All existing equipment is therefore reauthorized. Expiration date is November 30, 2028. Application received: November 3, 2023. Issued: December 15, 2023.
AG5-32-00001C(GP5-32-00319F): D&B Gas Production, LLC—Clawson Compressor Station, Hill Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-1225, Blacklick Township, Indiana County. Issued a new GP-5 permit for the Clawson Compressor Station, that compresses natural gas of coal bed methane wells. This GP-5 authorizes one new 145 hp natural gas fired engine with 3-way catalyst, a condensate storage tank, and various fugitive site emissions. Expiration Date is November 30, 2028. Application received: November 6, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP5-30-00223E/AG5-30-00023C: EQM Gathering Opco, LLC, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Gilmore Township, Greene County. Cygrymus Compressor Station authorized for use to EQM Gathering Opco, LLC on December 28, 2023, to continue the operation of existing: one natural gas-fired G3606 Caterpillar engines each rated at 1,775 bhp controlled by oxidation catalysts, one (1) natural gas-fired, an emergency generator rated at 304 bhp equipped with oxidation catalyst, one (1) dehydrator rated at 150 MMscfd controlled by a flare rated at 12 MMBtu/hr, two (2) storage tanks 8,820-gallon each, and three (3) miscellaneous storage tanks for waste oil and glycol, truck loading, two (2) turbines rated at 11,016 hp, four (4) Microturbine rated at 268.2 hp, two (2) Dryseal Centrifugal Compressors, fugitive components, and pigging operations at their existing Cygrymus Compressor Station located in Gilmore Township, Greene County. Application received: November 7, 2023. Authorized: December 2, 2023.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-00383B: Erie Hard Chrome, Inc., 1570 E 12th Street, Erie, PA 16511, City of Erie, Erie County. Issued a plan approval to Erie Hard Chrome, Inc. to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of replacement plating processes and control devices. This project aims to reduce emissions and replace equipment with equipment constructed from more chemically resistant material. Chrome electroplating tanks, ducting, new chrome wet media filtration control devices, and the electroless nickel scrubber will all be replaced. This will be a natural minor facility upon completion of the project. Application received: November 14, 2022. Issued: December 19, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05006B: York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority, 2700 Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406-7901, Manchester Township, York County. For the installation of SNCR for NOx control on each of three (3) municipal waste combustors (MWC), and the incorporation of RACT 3 requirements for the MWCs, at the York County Resource Recovery Center. Application received: August 1, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
23-0004B: Covanta Delaware Valley Chester City Facility, 10 Highland Ave, Chester, PA 19013-2231, City of Chester, Delaware County. This plan approval is for the installation of one (1) unit of aqueous ammonia Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) system on each of the municipal waste combustors [a total of six (6) units of the SNCR systems] at their waste-to-energy plant to meet the Presumptive RACT III Requirements for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions for Municipal Waste Incinerators in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.112(f). Application received: December 20, 2022. Issued: December 27, 2023.
23-0003AF: Monroe Energy, LLC/Trainer Refinery, 4101 Post Rd, Trainer, PA 19061-5052, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This action is for the extension of a Plan Approval to replace the reactor of the existing Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit. Application received: December 15, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
23-0003Z: Monroe Energy, LLC/Trainer Refinery, 4101 Post Rd, Trainer, PA 19061-5052, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This action is for the extension of a Plan Approval for the construction of 3 new cooling towers at the Refinery. Application received: December 15, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
GPA9-49-327J: Herndon Reload, 386 Pennsylvania Avenue, Herndon, PA 17830, Herndon Borough, Northumberland County. The Department authorized the construction and temporary operation of a 470 bhp Cummins model QSM11-G4 diesel-fired engine pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Diesel or No. 2 fuel-fired Internal Combustion Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-9) at the Herndon Reload facility. Application received: November 29, 2023. Authorized: December 21, 2023. Expiration date: December 20, 2028.
49-00064A: Milton Regional Sewer Authority, 5585 State Route 405, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. The Department extended to extend the plan approval expiration date to June 29, 2024, to allow continued temporary operation of sources at the wastewater treatment facility. Application received: November 22, 2023. Revised: December 21, 2023. New expiration date: June 29, 2024.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
18-00030C: First Quality Tissue, LLC, 904 Woods Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Castanea Township, Clinton County. To extend the authorization to operate the sources pursuant to the plan approval from December 25, 2023 to June 22, 2024, at their Lock Haven Plant. The plan approval has been extended. Application received: December 11, 2023. Revised: December 20, 2023.
18-00030D: First Quality Tissue, LLC, 904 Woods Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Castanea Township, Clinton County. To extend the authorization to operate the sources pursuant to the plan approval from December 25, 2023 to June 22, 2024, at their Lock Haven Plant. The plan approval has been extended. Application received: December 11, 2023. Revised: December 20, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05007E: Adhesives Research, Inc., 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. For installation of two new chemical reactors at the adhesive coating manufacturing facility. The new reactor tanks will produce a new polymer that will be either applied at two coating lines at the facility or sent to another facility for application. The plan approval was extended. Application received: December 19, 2023. Issued: December 27, 2023.
34-05002A: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056, Lack Township, Juniata County. For an engine project at the Perulack Compressor Station. The Plan Approval authorizes the following items: 1.) Retrofit the existing natural gas-fired Cooper Bessemer GMVA-8 engine (Source 031), as clean burn spark ignition engine (SI RICE), without increasing its rated 1,100 hp, 2.) Install Control ID C031, Oxygen Catalyst on Source 031. The plan approval was extended. Application received: December 11, 2023. Issued: December 28, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05081C: Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, 583 Longview Road, Boyertown, PA 17604, Earl Township, Berks County. For the construction of a lateral expansion to the Rolling Hills Landfill. The plan approval was extended. Application received: December 20, 2023. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-0296A: Amazon, 2455 Boulevard of the Generals, Norristown, PA 19043-3661, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. A plan approval modification for the expansion of apparel printing operations at the Norristown Facility. The proposed project consists of installing eight (8) new Kornit Atlas digital apparel printers (total: 56 printers), four (4) additional M&R Sprint 3000D dryers and replacing the existing M&R 3000 dryers with new M&R Sprint 3000D dryers (total: 20 dryers). The proposed modification will result in de minimis increases in the total annual emissions from the facility for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (+1.82 tons), nitrogen oxides (NOx) (+0.69 ton) and hazardous air pollutants (+1.38 tons). The current plan approval expires on January 3, 2024 and will be extended upon issuance of the modified plan approval. Application received: October 24, 2023. Issued: January 1, 2024.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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.
40-00050: Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., 220 S River Street, Plains, PA 18705, Dennison Township, Luzerne County. The Department has issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for their jaw and cone crushers. This permit also includes sources such as water sprays as control device. The Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. Application received: September 19, 2023. Accepted: September 19, 2023. Issued: December 22, 2023.
39-00110: Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation, 8201 Industrial Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The Department has issued an initial State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Upper Macungie Township plant. Sources at this facility include food can assembly lines with ovens, draw redraw can assembly lines, and video jet printers. Filter boxes are used as control devices. The Operating Permit contains all applicable require-ments for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. Application received: October 19, 2023. Accepted: October 19, 2023. Issued: January 2, 2024.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00010: Jamestown Paint Co., 108 Main St., Jamestown, PA 16134-8510, Jamestown Borough, Mercer County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the coatings manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include two (2) natural gas-fired boilers, eighteen (18) storage tanks, fourteen (14) mills, twenty-eight (28) stationary mixing tanks, and forty (40) portable mixing tanks. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are 21.39 TPY VOC, 18.39 TPY total HAP, and the rest of the primary pollutants less than one (1) TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart CCCCCCC (7C), NESHAP for Paint and Allied Products Manufacturing (Area Sources of HAP). The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: October 31, 2022. Renewal issued: December 26, 2023.
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.
26-00597: Bullskin Stone and Lime Company, LLC, 986 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, Bullskin Township, Fayette County. The Department issued a renewal synthetic minor State Only Operating Permit for a non-metallic mineral processing plant. The Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements at the facility located in Bullskin Township, Fayette County. Application received: February 16, 2023. Issued: December 28, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) Denied, Terminated, Suspended or Revoked Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.431 and 127.461.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00134: Harsco Minerals, 905 Steel Rd S, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. Natural Minor Operating Permit No. 09-00134 was issued for a slag processing plant (Source 101). Upon request from Harsco Minerals, Natural Minor Operating Permit No. 09-00134 was revoked because the slag processing plant has been permanently shut down. This request is supported by an inspection performed by DEP on November 21, 2023. Application received: November 27, 2023. Issued: January 1, 2024.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 11190101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Washington Township, Cambria County. Renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 161 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Conemaugh River, unnamed tributaries to Bear Rock Run and unnamed tributaries to Bear Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 2, 2023. Renewal issued: December 26, 2023.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 40234117. Hayduk Enterprises, Inc., 257 Riverside Drive, Factoryville, PA 18419, Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County. Construction blasting for Mark Popple utilities and road cut. Application received: December 13, 2023. Permit issued: December 21, 2023. Expiration date: March 30, 2024.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829223-009. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Albany Township and Terry Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Application received: October 24, 2023. Issued: December 28, 2023.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,178 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland, 54 linear feet (1,336 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF,MF) and 7,811 square feet of floodway impacts (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.646656°, Longitude: -76.602749°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 828 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.645457°, Longitude: -76.388896°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 47 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.645683°, Longitude: -76.387272°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 10,505 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 380 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.647911°, Longitude: -76.382017°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 627 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 125 square feet of a Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648246°, Longitude: -76.381084°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (369 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 290 square feet of floodway impacts, 7 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 301 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648409°, Longitude: -76.380652°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (473 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 4,192 square feet of floodway impacts, 366 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 172 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648557°, Longitude: -76.380272°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (144 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,740 square feet of floodway impacts, 1,661 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 99 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.648881°, Longitude: -76.379412°);
9. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (205 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,221 square feet of floodway impacts, and 1,006 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Monroeton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.646663°, Longitude: -76.375384°);
10. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 718 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.637496°, Longitude: -76.373099°);
11. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 379 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.637336°, Longitude: -76.372710°);
12. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 501 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.633946°, Longitude: -76.366626°);
13. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 579 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628252°, Longitude: -76.359430°);
14. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 303 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628236°, Longitude: -76.358987°);
15. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,757 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628227°, Longitude: -76.358287°);
16. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2 linear feet (2 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 330 square feet of floodway impacts, 1,369 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 36 square feet of Palustrine Forested Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628051°, Longitude: -76.357027°);
17. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (256 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,299 square feet of floodway impacts, and 256 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 36 square feet of Palustrine Forested Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628495°, Longitude: -76.351052°);
18. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 911 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.630253°, Longitude: -76.353229°);
19. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 997 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.635742°, Longitude: -76.353939°).
The project will result in 156 linear feet (2,785 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 19,883 square feet (0.456 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 24,995 square feet (0.574 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, 1,077 square feet (0.025 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts and 36 square feet (0.001 acre) of temporary PFO wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Albany and Terry Township, Bradford County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002222-017. Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, P.O. Box 33A, Hanover, PA 18706-1333, Plains Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the 2,100-LF Mill Creek/Gardner Creek Stream Restoration Project: 1) A channel change within a 500-LF section of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of the regrading of the stream banks to maintain a 2.5:1 side slope, the removal of legacy sediment, the widening of the floodplain, and the installation of J-hooks and boulder revetments. 2) A channel change within a 300-LF section of Gardner Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of the regrading of the banks, removal of legacy sediment, widening of the floodplain, and the installation of J-hooks and boulder revetments. 3) A channel change within a 1,300-LF section of Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of the regrading of the stream banks to maintain a 2.5:1 side slope, the re-establishment of the natural high flow channel, soil lifts, the creation of a pool/riffle system, and the installation of J-hooks and boulder revetments. 4) A stormwater outfall within Mill Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter corrugated plastic pipe and R-5 riprap apron. This project will result in a total net cut of 14,148 yd3 within Mill Creek, Gardner Creek, and their floodways. The project begins approximately 700-feet upstream of the confluence of Mill Creek and Gardner Creek and ends approximately 1,300-feet downstream of the confluence (Pittston, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 16` 32.16"; Longitude: -75° 49` 4.15") in Plains Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 41° 16` 32.16", Longitude: -75° 49` 4.15". Application received: December 22, 2022. Issued: December 21, 2023.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4306223-002. Combined Systems, Inc., 388 Kinsman Road, Jamestown, PA 16134, Greene Township, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Operate and maintain one existing 25-foot long, 36-inch culvert that crosses an unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek, one existing 20-foot long, 48-inch culvert that crosses Sugar Creek, and one existing 10-foot long by 38-foot wide rock riprap ford that crosses an unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek at the existing Combined Systems, Inc. facility at 388 Kinsman Road, Jamestown, PA. Latitude: 41.47403°, Longitude: -80.48064°. Application received: June 20, 2023. Issued: December 22, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA2815223-001. First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC, 317 East Carson Street, Suite 242, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Antrim Township, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Division of Wetlands, Encroachments, and Training has approved the restoration plan to remove approximately 6,800 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain along unnamed tributaries to Conococheague Creek (WWF-MF), for the purpose of restoring natural aquatic resources including approximately 1.8 acres of integrated wetland, stream, and floodplain areas; to realign approximately 1,900 linear feet of stream for the purpose of restoring watercourses; to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct rock construction entrances, temporary stream crossings, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. Additional features of the overall restoration plan include the construction of two agricultural crossings. The restoration project is located south of West Buchanan Trail, beginning West of South Antrim Way and ending East of Grant Shook Road in Greencastle, PA. Latitude: 39.790006°, Longitude: -77.738786°. Application received: May 25, 2023. Approved: November 16, 2023.
EA3615222-002. Warwick Township, 315 Clay Road, P.O. Box 308, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Division of Wetlands, Encroachments, and Training has approved the restoration plan to remove approximately 21,670 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain along Santo Domingo Creek (CWF-MF), for the purpose of restoring natural aquatic resources including approximately 9.2 acres of integrated stream and floodplain area; to realign approximately 2,350 linear feet of stream for the purpose of restoring watercourses. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct rock construction entrances, temporary stream crossings, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located along Santo Domingo Creek, beginning at the existing Studio Drive culvert, continuing through the Route 501 crossing, and ending at the Dean Saylor Park, in Lititz, PA. Latitude: 40.168612°, Longitude: -76.310358°. Application received: December 19, 2022. Approved: December 6, 2023.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG295823019-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
Township(s) Rush Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Deuel Creek (CWF, MF), Trib # 29822 to East Branch Wyalusing Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: August 21, 2023
Issued: December 26, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG295923020-00
Applicant Name NFG Midstream Covington, LLC
Contact Person Matt Hovis
Address 1100 State Street
City, State, Zip Erie, PA 16501
Township(s) Chatham Township, Delmar Township, and Middlebury Township
County Tioga County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Baldwin Run (HQ—WWF) (HQ—CWF), UNT to Crooked Creek (WWF)
Application received: September 21, 2023
Issued: December 28, 2023Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kate Hogue Clerical Supervisor, 814-332-6868.
ESCGP # 3 ESG081019003-02
Applicant Name Pennenergy Resources, LLC
Contact Person Richard Watson
Address 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Ste. 300
City, State, Zip Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5239
Township(s) Forward Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Unnamed Tributaries to Glade Run (WWF); Secondary; Glade Run (WWF)
Application received: September 5, 2023
Approved: December 27, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG081023009-00/Drake, Unit 2053 ESX
Applicant Name Anegada Energy LLC
Contact Person Mike Weaver
Address P.O. Box 400
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Worth Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT Black Run CWF
Application received: December 27, 2023
Issued: December 27, 2023Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076523001-01
Applicant Name CNX Gas Co LLC—Mamont 15 AST PAD and Waterlines
Contact Person Andrew Kinter, Senior Project Manager—Permitting, Andrew.kinter@cnx.com, (724) 388-0063
Address 0.2 mile South of Coal Hollow Road
City, State, Zip Bell, PA 15613
Township(s) Bell Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.53547, Long -79.54952, UNT to Beaver Run, Ch 93 Class TSF 002. Lat 40.53469, Long -79.54648, UNT to Beaver Run, Ch 93 Class TSF 003. Lat 40.53328, Long -79.55214, Beaver Run, Ch 93 Class TSF
Application received: October 24, 2023
Issued: December 28, 2023
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The Following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit(s), Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, Have Been Issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, P.O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Application No. 23005
Applicant Name Graftech USA
Address 800 Theresia St.
City, State, Zip St. Marys, PA 15857
County Elk County
Municipality St Marys Borough
Tank Type One AST storing hazardous substance
Tank Capacity 25,000 gallons
Application Received October 11, 2023
Permit Issued December 22, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
Schuylkill Transportation System, Storage Tank Facility ID # 54-51479, 252 Industrial Park Road, Saint Clair, PA 17970, East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Schuylkill Transportation System, P.O. Box 67, Saint Clair, PA 17970, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Lee, 814-332-6127.
Fisher Sta, Storage Tank Facility ID # 20-13873, 400 Main Street, Spartansburg, PA 16434, Spartansburg Borough, Crawford County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412, on behalf of Jeffery Jensen, 20706 South Brown Hill Road, Centerville, PA 16404, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded Gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential and nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Speedway 6724, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-16883, 2818 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090, Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. AECOM, 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite E-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of Speedway LLC, P.O. Box 1500, Springfield, OH 44501, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Golden Oil Collins Texaco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-03827, 800 University Boulevard, Coraopolis, PA 15108, Moon Township, Allegheny County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Golden Oil Co, 1600 Oakdale Road, P.O. Box 275, Oakdale, PA 15071, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
GetGo # 3102, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-80087, 1137 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106, Scott Township, Allegheny County. Apex Companies, LLC, 975 Georges Station Road, Suite 100, Greensburg, PA 15601, on behalf of Guttman Energy, 200 Speers Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded & leaded gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and used motor oil. The combined plan and report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential and nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards.
GetGo # 3082, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-39129, 1100 Mt. Lauren Plaza, Latrobe, PA 15650, Unity Township, Westmoreland County. PVE, LLC, 2000 Georgetown Drive, Suite 101, Sewickley, PA 15143, on behalf of Giant Eagle, Inc., 101 Kappa Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Solomons Mini Mart I, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-81314, 615 Hancock Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690, Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Jill Solomon, 157 Sherman Avenue, Vandergrift, PA 15690, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
Leland Park Community Center, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-23038, 5230 Wolfe Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Baldwin Borough of Allegheny County, 3344 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a descrip-tion of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Egan Oil Service Station, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-28631, 871 Exeter Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643, Exeter Borough, Luzerne County. Quad 3 Group, 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, on behalf of K3 Development, LLC, 133 Philadelphia Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on December 28, 2023.
Old Dominion Freight Lines, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-13152, 2382 Route 715, Tannersville, PA 18372, Pocono Township, Monroe County. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, 1431 Opus Place, Suite 400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, on behalf of Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc., 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC 27360, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel. The plan was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on December 28, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
Amoco Sta, Storage Tank Facility ID # 09-02720, 2375 Street Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Antea USA, Inc., 535 Route 38, Suite 203, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, on behalf of BP Products North America, Inc., 201 Helios Way, Floor 6, Houston, TX 77079, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The combined plan and report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
Dileos Auto Svc, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-22320, 2233 W Main St., Norristown, PA 19403, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Keystone Environmental, Health and Safety Services, Inc., 1111 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of HTAS Inc., 2233 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19403, submitted a Combined Remedial Action Plan and Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The combined plan and report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
Blue Bell Sunoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 46-20382, 889 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. Claymore Environmental, 650 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, on behalf of Brian Halligan, 113 E Mill Road, Flourtown, PA 19031, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Smithton Truck Stop, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-21940, 138 Motor Drome Road, Smithton, PA 15479, Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County. Cribbs & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 44, Delmont, PA 15626, on behalf of EL-DO, Inc., 700 Atlantic Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan residential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 5, 2023.
Air Rescue East, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-81323, 131 Deport Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, City of Greensburg, Westmoreland County. Cribbs & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 44, Delmont, PA 15626, on behalf of Air Rescue East, 561 West Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with jet fuel. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
Donatis Gulf Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-32363, 1610 Freeport Road, Arnold, PA 15068, City of Arnold, Westmoreland County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Jeffrey Johasky, 2777 Valley View Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 26, 2023.
West Mifflin Borough Garage, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-15072, 1011 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122, West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County. Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., 1600 West Carson Street, Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, on behalf of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, 346 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The plan residential was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on December 21, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Public Notice of Final State Water Quality Certification for FERC Regulated Pipeline Project.
State Water Quality Certification Issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Swarts And Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov, 412-442-4281.
EA3007223-001, EQUITRANS, LP (Applicant), 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317. Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project (Project), in Center, Franklin, Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County, USACE Pittsburgh District. The proposed non-linear project starts at Hunters Cave Storage Field (Latitude: 39.9064°; Longitude: -80.2824°) and ends at Swarts Gas Storage Complex (Latitude: 39.9423°; Longitude: -80.2513°), with project impacts at four discrete locations.
On June 30, 2023, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP23-507-000). The FERC Environmental Assessment for the Project, which was issued on December 8, 2023, may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP23-507-000).
On July 5, 2023, Applicant requested a state water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, includes Project for the proposed construction, operation and maintenance of two horizontal gas storage wells—one in the Hunters Cave Field and one in the Swarts Complex, approximately 0.7-mile of new 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines, associated aboveground facilities, existing facility modifications, temporary access roads, two permanent access roads which include one permanent culvert (UNT to Bates Fork, HQ-WWF), and the use of existing contractor yards in the general Waynesburg area. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 77.86 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 216 linear feet of streams (Rush Run (HQ-WWF) and UNT to Bates Fork (HQ-WWF)), 0.65 acre of floodway, <0.01 acre of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and <0.01 acre(s) of PEM wetland permanent impacts.
PADEP published notice of its proposed SWQC in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on August 5, 2023 (53 Pa.B. Issue 31) and received zero (0) comments from the public. PADEP has received no comments.
PADEP certifies that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP further certifies that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management), and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—At all times, Applicant shall properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals issued to ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to:
Department of Environmental Protection
Southwest Regional Office
District Oil and Gas Operations
Christy Owens, Aquatic Biologist 2
400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
Any person aggrieved by this action may challenge it in an appropriate legal forum. The state and Federal courts are currently split on whether the proper forum to challenge a Department permit, authorization or approval for a facility or activity subject to the Federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C.A. §§ 717 et seq., is the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit or the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. See Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envtl. Prot., 833 F.3d 360 (3d Cir. 2016); Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envt'l Prot., 903 F.3d 65 (3d Cir. 2018), cert. denied, 139 S. Ct. 1648, 203 L. Ed. 899 (2019) and Cole v. Dep't. of Envtl Prot., 1577 C.D. 2019 WL 2420667 (Pa. Cmwlth Ct. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending); West Rockhill Twp. v. Dep't of Envtl. Prot., No. 1595 C.D. 2019 WL 2426014 (Pa. Cmwlth. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending). You should promptly consult with a lawyer on the steps to take if you wish to challenge this action and to best protect your interests. Important legal rights are at stake. You should show this document to a lawyer at once.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-46. Filed for public inspection January 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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