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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 Noah W Kreider and Sons
2036 Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Joy, PA 17545Lancaster County 185.3 5,526.4 Layers NA Renewal Shawn Martin
146 Greble Road
Myerstown, PA 17067Berks County and Lebanon County 149 321.38 Broiler and Sheep NA New
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: Nadera Bellows, Clerical Assistant II, 570-327-0551.
Application No. 1405502-A1, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Penn Township Water District Address P.O. Box 125
Coburn, PA 16832Municipality Centre Hall Borough County Centre County Responsible Official Henry S Beiler
4857 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875Consulting Engineer Kerry D Tyson
2836 Earlystown Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828Application Received December 15, 2023 Description Amendment to permit 1405502 Modification for Corrosion Control Lead/Copper. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist, 717-705-4700.
Application No. 3623541, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Southern End Estates, LLC Address 496 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566Municipality Providence Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Robbie Stuart, Owner
496 Solanco Road
Quarryville, PA 17566Consulting Engineer Steckbeck Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
279 N. Zinns Mill Rd
Suite A
Lebanon, PA 17042Application Received November 21, 2023 Description This application is for the use of a new water source, Well # 2, for the Beaver Valley Mobile Home Park public water supply. Contact: Joseph Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4931.
Application No. 3623549, NCWSA Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant Address 312 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA 17572Municipality Paradise Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Tyler D. Prickett
312 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA 17572Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew, II, P.E.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17404Application Received December 14, 2023 Description This permit application is for treatment upgrades to the Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant.
BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PABIG AND PABIS)The following parties have applied for either an Individual Site Permit (PABIS) or an Individual Generator Permit (PABIG) for beneficial use of sewage sludge (biosolids) by land application. Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to land apply biosolids subject to certain requirements in the permit.
Individuals wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit statements to the responsible DEP Regional Office noted before the application within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding an application. A response should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Regional Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, comments received and other information on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the responsible DEP Regional Office indicated before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Northcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Becky Renner, Biosolids Coordinator, 570-980-4696.
PABIG No. 4803, Circle H Ranch, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, Pike Township, Potter County. Lauren Hinman, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922. PABIG4803. Leslie's Septic Service, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, has applied for a new individual generator permit at the Circle H Ranch, 491 Yahn Rd., Galeton, PA 16922, for beneficial use of biosolids (residential septage) by land application. Application received: December 19, 2023.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the site(s) identified below, 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 date specified below. During this comment period the municipality may request that the individual identified below, 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 listed above the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Square One 110, Primary Facility ID # 620710, Route 534 and Route 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210, Kidder Township, Carbon County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013 on behalf of Lisa Dell'Alba and Brenda Rosado, P.O. Box AA, Hellertown, PA 18055, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with gasoline. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Pocono Record on December 17, 2023. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Monroe Energy Trainer Refinery Tank 95, Primary Facility ID # 870777, 4101 Post Road, Trainer, PA 19061, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. Brian Evans, Weston Solutions, 1400 Weston Way, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of Elizabeth Clapp, Monroe Energy, LLC, 4101 Post Road, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with crude oil which has contaminated soil on the site. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Times and Sunday Times on July 11, 2023. Application received: October 30, 2023.
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.
101686. Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc., 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Reserve Township, Allegheny County. Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc. has submitted an application for a major modification to their existing individual municipal waste permit (ID 101686) for the facility located at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA (Reserve Township, Allegheny County). The major modification application requests approval of a closure plan, permit termination and bond release. Application received: September 14, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: December 20, 2023.
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.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGM015NW001. Dirt Works Organics LLC, 4735 Shannon Road, Erie, PA 16510, Harborcreek Township, Erie County. Municipal Waste General Permit for the processing of wood, timber, leaf and yard waste for beneficial use as mulch, compost and soil mixture. Application received: November 16, 2023. Permit issued: December 21, 2023.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
59-00002D: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 10700 Energy Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Farmington Township, Tioga County. Application received: January 3, 2023. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the installation of selective catalytic reduction units on Sources P101 and P102 to comply with RACT III at the Tioga Compressor Station facility. The Department's review of the information submitted indicates that installation of the air cleaning devices will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The air contaminant emissions from the sources with the proposed air cleaning devices included in this project will not exceed the following: 47.08 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2) per year, 170.12 tons of carbon monoxide per year, 41.18 tons of volatile organic compounds per year, 9.68 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns and less than 2.5 microns, 9.30 tons of hazardous air pollutants, 0.14 ton of sulfur oxides, and 29,514 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalent. The facility is a Title V facility. If the Department determines that the source is constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 59-00002D, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a Title V operating permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Chapter 127, Subchapter F. 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.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
47-00014E: United States Gypsum Company, 86 PPL Road, Danville, PA 17821, Derry Township, Montour County. Application received: June 15, 2023. For a major facility plan approval application that would authorize the use of a new manufacturing process material, natural gypsum rock, at the facility, as feed to the existing wallboard manufacturing, as well as the proposed construction of the new Source ID P301 and P302/Natural Gypsum Preheater/Roller Mills A and B including new fabric collectors (Source IDs C301 and C302) to control the new roller mills, the roller mills' ancillary equipment including feed bins and screw conveyors and associated filter vents (Source IDs C303—C306); the proposed modification of Source ID C117/Waste Reclaim Dust Collector system in order to control the proposed natural gypsum crusher operation (Source ID P119A); and the proposed modification for Source ID P122 Gypsum Railcar & Truck Unloading Operations including the installation of dust suppression systems associated with Source C122B to control the new natural gypsum unloading operation. The project location would be within the US Gypsum Washingtonville Plant which is a major Title V facility. The Department's review of the information submitted by United States Gypsum Company indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed, including the modification to facility, will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including not limited to the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the fugitive emission restrictions of 25 Pa. Code § 123.1, as well as other requirements as applicable pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Moreover, the project plan approval application specifies that the above are subject to applicable Federal standards include the applicable requirements under the National Performance Standards for Stationary Source (NSPS) codified in 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (Non-metallic mineral processing), as well as Title V and Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) provisions as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.511 and 40 CFR Part 64, respectively. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction and other changes previously listed. The emission from each proposed new sources and modification included in this project is being permitted to not exceed the following limits: The total combined fugitive particulate matter emissions from the Source P122 gypsum unloading operation including truck traffic as authorized to be modified upon project startup shall not exceed the existing PTEs of 30.49 tons in any twelve consecutive month period, and its total combined allowable fugitive PM-10 or PM2.5 shall not exceed 5.98 tons in any twelve consecutive month period. In addition, the total combined fugitive particulate matter emissions from Source P119 including truck traffic as authorized to be modified shall not exceed 17.19 tons in any twelve consecutive month period, and its total combined fugitive PM-10 or PM2.5 shall not exceed 9.09 tons in any twelve consecutive month period. No person may authorize the combined total annual fuel usage including the aggregate for Source IDs P101 and P102 and Source IDs P301 and P302 upon project startup to exceed 613,200 MMBtu/hr in order to maintain facility wide PTE less than 50 tons/yr. Additionally, the particulate emissions including PM filterable and condensable (total) from within the exhaust of new Source ID C301 and C302 for the new Source ID P301 and P302 natural gypsum roller mill/dryer operations shall not be in excess of the following limits: PM (total): 0.009 grain per dry standard cubic foot of effluent gas volume (gr/dscf); PM-10: 0.009 gr/dscf; and PM2.5: 0.009 gr/dscf. In addition, the total annual emissions of PM (total), PM-10, and PM2.5 from each Source ID P301 and P302, including and C301 and C302, shall not exceed 6.75 tons in any twelve consecutive month period. Additionally, the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, expressed as NO2, by the Source ID P301/P302 natural gypsum roller mill/dryer operation shall not exceed 0.048 pound per million Btu of heat input (each). In addition, the total annual emissions of NOx from Source ID 301/P302 shall not exceed 3.57 tons in any twelve consecutive month period (each). Moreover, the carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by each the Source ID P301/P302 natural gypsum roller mill/dryer operations shall not exceed 0.20 pound per million Btu of heat input. In addition, the total annual emissions of CO from Source ID P301/P302 shall not exceed 14.9 tons in any twelve consecutive month period (each). The volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, expressed as propane, by each of the Source ID P301/P302 natural gypsum roller mill/dryer operations shall not exceed 0.02 pound per million Btu of heat input. In addition, the total annual emissions of VOC from Source ID P301/P302 shall not exceed 1.50 tons in any twelve consecutive month period (each) and the total annual emissions of HAPs from Source ID P301/P302 shall not exceed 0.2 ton in any twelve consecutive month period (each). Lastly, the permittee shall only use natural gas as fuel to operate the burner associated with Source ID P301/P302 which has a heat input of 17 MMBtu/hr. Additionally, the total particulate emissions from the exhaust of the Source ID C117 collector as modified upon project startup to control the new Source ID P119A crusher operation shall not be in excess of the following limitations: PM (total): 0.009 grain per dry standard cubic foot of effluent gas volume (gr/dscf); PM-10: 0.009 gr/dscf; and PM2.5: 0.009 gr/dscf. In addition, the total annual emissions of PM and PM-10 from the Source ID C117 collector exhaust shall not exceed 0.56 lb/hr and 2.5 tons in any twelve consecutive month period and the annual total emissions of PM2.5 from the Source ID C117 collector exhaust shall not exceed 1.9 tons in any twelve consecutive month period, upon project startup, replacing existing restrictions under Source ID P117 of TVOP 17-00001 upon project startup. In addition, the total annual emissions of PM (total) and PM-10 from the Source ID P119A crusher operation shall not exceed 0.23 ton in any twelve consecutive month period, and its annual total emissions of PM2.5 shall not exceed 0.17 ton in any twelve consecutive month period. Moreover, no more than 1,100,000 tons of synthetic gypsum and natural gypsum on a combined sum total basis shall be processed at this facility in any 12 consecutive month period upon project startup. In addition, no more than 1,100,000 tons of synthetic and natural gypsum materials shall be delivered to the facility by railcar or truck in any 12 consecutive month period. Any portion of this combined throughput may be delivered by railcar and any portion may be delivered by truck. The limits replace the existing throughput conditions upon project startup and following the cessation of permitted synthetic gypsum materials as delivered by the conveyor. In addition to the above emission and throughput limitations, upon project startup, the following is a brief description of the conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements The plan approval includes initial performance testing on the new natural gypsum dryer/roller mills and the upstream crusher, stockpiling and unloading operations associated with project startup; required monitoring including not limited to the bag leak detection monitoring for the new roll mill baghouses and differential pressure for the existing smaller collector for the new crusher; and recordkeeping of the total amounts of all natural gypsum deliveries in addition to synthetic gypsum delivered to the facility, as well as the fuel usages (MMBtu/yr) in order to verify compliance with the respective combined throughput restrictions previously listed; as well as semi-annual reporting of required monitoring, work practices and other additional requirements as necessary to verify compliance in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements within 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The facility is a major Title V facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 47-00014E, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) 47-00014 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05069AE: East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., 102 Deka Rd., Lyon Station, PA 19536, Penn Township, Berks County. Application received: August 24, 2023. Plan Approval for the replacement of a 48,000 cfm cartridge collector C81/C81A with one new 120,000 cfm fabric filter dust collector with a HEPA filter at the S-1 Facility. The plan approval also includes the removal one flash dry oven and one pasting line controlled by C89/C89A. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate matter. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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.
30-00258: ECC Windsor, Inc., 1919 14th Street, Suite 700, Boulder, CO 80203, Richhill Township, Greene County. Application received: November 22, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.465, natural minor operating permit modification for a mine methane flaring project consisting of two (2) John Zink Company, LLC ZTOF6X30 enclosed flares located in Richhill Township, Greene County at coordinates 39.8994276, -80.483075. The facility's potential emissions are estimated to be 13.2 TPY NOx, 49.5 TPY CO, 2.8 TPY VOC, 4.4 TPY PM, and 34,947 TPY CO2e. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed modification is to remove the requirement that the annual gas analysis be analyzed using an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. The requirement to conduct a gas analysis at a minimum of once per calendar year remains. 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 Permit 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 (30-00258) 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, Environmental Engineering Manager, 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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
40-00004, Silgan White Cap Corporation, 1190 Corporate Center Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: November 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for their facility which manufactures and decorates metal closures for food and beverage packaging located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of printing/coating lines, solvent clean-up, coating mix room, and an emergency generator. These sources also include regenerative thermal oxidizers, 4.5 and 9 MMBtu/HR, as control devices. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. The proposed Title V operating permit contains 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.
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.
41-00054, P-Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 254, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Limestone Township, Lycoming County. Application received: February 21, 2023. To issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their stone crushing and agricultural limestone production facility. The facility's main sources include a stone crushing plant with the air contaminants controlled by a wet dust suppression system and a fabric collector and a limestone processing operation with the air contaminants controlled by a fabric collector. This facility has the potential to emit all criteria pollutants below the major emission thresholds. The renewal State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00118, Victaulic Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: November 22, 2023. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for sources such as their coat lines, coat dryer, and fluidized bed cleaner. This permit also includes a cyclone as a control device. 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.
29-03008, Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC, 1424 Pigeon Cove Rd., Warfordsburg, PA 17267, Bethel Township, Fulton County. Application received: June 30, 2023. For the operation of a limestone crushing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 39.0 tpy PM, 14.0 tpy PM10, and 1.86 tpy PM2.5. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05120, Nessco Enterprises, LLC dba Meridian Products, 124 Earland Drive, New Holland, PA 17557, East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Application received: July 26, 2023. For its cabinet manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Actual emissions from the facility in 2022 were estimated at 21.43 tpy VOC, 6.14 tpy of combined HAPs & 3.46 tpy of a single HAP (xylenes). 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 §§ 129.52 and 129.101—129.107.
67-05140, Bulk Dried Materials, LLC, 900 N. Hartley Street, York, PA 17404, City of York, York County. Application received: April 11, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for their thermal sand drying process. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.59 tpy of NOx, 1.34 tpy of CO, 10.56 tpy of PM10, 0.01 tpy of SOx, 0.09 tpy of VOCs and 0.03 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00054, Highway Materials Inc/Malvern Asphalt Plant, 680 Morehall Rd, Frazer, PA 19355, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Application received: July 27, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Highway Materials, Inc. Highway Materials, Inc. operates a hot mix batch asphalt plant, consisting of a rotary dryer which primarily burns natural gas, but is also approved to burn propane and various liquid fuels. Air emissions from the asphalt plant are controlled by a knockout box and baghouse dust collector. The permit authorizes the operation of portable aggregate processing equipment powered by diesel-fired engines. The permit will also be amended to incorporate the requirements of plan approval 15-0054D, which revised the emission limits of the asphalt plant in accordance to the facility's most recent stack test. There have been no physical changes or modifications made to the asphalt plant since the permit was last amended in 2021. Highway Materials, Inc. is categorized as a synthetic minor facility because the facility has taken limits to keep the potential to emit below major source thresholds. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements 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 contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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. 03031301. NPDES No. PA0235563. Bedrock Mines, LP, P.O. Box 221, Zelienople, PA 16063, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 13, 2023. Accepted: December 13, 2023.
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. 56230101. NPDES No. PA0279897. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 133.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 15, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56663069. NPDES No. PA0120944. Heritage Coal & Natural Res LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557, Summit & Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 3,040 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River and unnamed tributary to/and Elk Lick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 19, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. GP-12 17080107. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application for coverage under GP-12 to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 17080107 in Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application received: November 17, 2023. Accepted: December 14, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 17803023. NPDES No. PA0128198. Enercorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, Cooper Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 11.8 acres. Remaining mining activities consist only of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system. Receiving stream(s): Basin Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 6, 2023. Accepted: December 15, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 65140101. NPDES No. PA0278122. Ligonier Stone & Lime Company, Inc., 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Revision application received to revise the water handling plan on an existing bituminous coal mining operation, affecting 92.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Stony Run, Stony Run and Conemaugh River; classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54830109. Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, New Philadelphia Borough and Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 495.5 acres. Receiving streams: Schuylkill River and UNT to Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: December 8, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 19980101. Kovalchick Coal Company, 144 East Lake Valley Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202, Conyngham Township, Columbia County. Renewal for reclamation activities only of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 215.0 acres. Application received: December 11, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54180202. Rausch Creek Fuels, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 11.8 acres. Receiving stream: Good Spring Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: December 18, 2023.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49830202. Split Vein Coal Co., Inc., 601 East Dewart Street, Shamokin, PA 17872, Coal Township, Northumberland County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation for reclamation activities only affecting 276.5 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 13, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54910206. Rausch Creek Coal Preparation Lykens, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, Tremont Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 54.6 acres. Receiving stream: Stumps Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: December 18, 2023.
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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 1479401. NPDES No. PA0118001. Graymont (PA) Inc., 375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site affecting 67.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 18, 2023. Accepted: December 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 14120302. NPDES No. PA0118001. Graymont (PA) Inc., 375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site affecting 257.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 18, 2023. Accepted: December 20, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 26092001. Bullskin Stone and Lime, LLC, 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Bullskin Township, Fayette County. Revision application to add 213 acres of underground-only mining area on an existing noncoal permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mounts Creek and Mounts Creek; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: November 8, 2023.
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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0280631. Mining Permit No. 61100801. William D. Jackson, 64 Shady Avenue, Corry, PA 16407, Spring Creek Township, Warren County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: December 20, 2023.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5929223-006. NFG Midstream Covington LLC, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Delmar Township and Shippen Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 28, 2023.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 8-inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 6,418 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland, 880 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 69 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.682442°, -77.4050786°);
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 8-inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 3,250 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland, 280 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland and 50 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to West Branch Stony Fork (EV) (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.680565°, -77.3967999°);
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 8-inch diameter natural gas pipeline impacting 752 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland, 248 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Tiadaghton, PA Quadrangle 41.680409°, -77.3965706°).
The project will result in 119 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 11,828 square feet (0.272 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Delmar and Shippen Township, Tioga County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Andrew Ross, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E4904223-003. Blue Creek Investments LLC, 3445-A Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Abingdon, MD 21009, Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 12, 2023.
The applicant proposes construction of a 912,000 square foot warehouse and associated parking, loading docks, and strormwater management facilities. The project proposes .07 acre of permanent wetland impacts and .96 acre of permanent pond impacts. Latitude: 40.78177°, Longitude: -76.44121°.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945
Contact: Katelyn Hogue, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-332-6868.
E4208223-002. Highland Field Services LLC, 51 Zents Blvd, Brookville, PA 15825, Sergeant Township, Norwich Township, McKean County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 4, 2023.
E4208223-002, Highland Field Services, LLC, 51 Zents Blvd., Brookville, PA 15825. Clermont Storage Facility to Shawmut Grade Tank Farm Pipeline, in Sergeant and Norwich Townships, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, Hazel Hurst, Crosby, Wildwood Fire Tower, PA Quadrangles Lat: 41.619251; Long: -78.426436. To construct, operate, and maintain two buried 8-inch core line double walled pipelines that will transfer water between the Clermont Storage Facility and the Shawmut Grade Tank Farm. A two-inch gas line will also be added within the same corridor starting at an existing above ground valve set and extend to the Shawmut Grade Tank Farm. Several aquatic resources will be impacted by the project: South Fork West Branch Potato Creek (HQ-CWF), UNTs to South Fork West Branch Potato Creek (HQ-CWF), UNT to Lick Run (HQ-CWF), East Branch Clarion River (HQ-CWF) and nineteen (19) EV wetlands. The two (2) 8-inch pipelines will be open trenched with four (4) feet of minimum cover across two (2) UNTs to South Fork West Branch Potato Creek (41.619428, -78.439973), (41.619132, -78.440613), South Fork West Branch Potato Creek (41.61778, -78.442529), UNT to Lick Run (41.637821, -78.461704). The gas line as well as the two (2) 8-inch pipelines will be open trenched with four (4) feet of minimum cover across East Branch Clarion River (41.676733, -78.500602). Temporary equipment crossings via timber mats will also occur at these stream crossing locations. Two (2) Palustrine Forested Wetlands (41.619132, -78.440613), (41.618775, -78.441218) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch lines open trenched with four (4) feet of minimum cover. A third PFO Wetland (41.676219, -78.500612) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch waterlines as well as the gas line with four (4) feet of minimum cover. One (1) PEM/PFO wetland (41.618288, -78.452017), will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch waterlines with four (4) feet of minimum cover. Five (5) PEM wetlands (41.628751, -78.456577), (41.652384, -78.480754), (41.673508, -78.493454), (41.674723, -78.495645), (41.67474, -78.498001) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch waterlines with four (4) feet of minimum cover. One (1) PEM/PSS/PFO wetland (41.638655, -78.463654) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch waterlines with four (4) feet of minimum cover. Six (6) PEM/PSS wetlands (41.646706, -78.477293), (41.657237, -78.484452), (41.659226, -78.486698), (41.667072, -78.487403), (41.670959, -78.491046), (41.677068, -78.500644) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch lines open trenched with four (4) feet of minimum cover. One (1) PSS wetland (41.674709, -78.49963) will be crossed by the two (2) 8-inch lines open trenched with four (4) feet of minimum cover. Temporary equipment crossings will also occur at the above wetland crossings. The project will result in 208 linear feet of temporary stream impacts, 49 linear feet of permanent stream impacts, 0.6 acre of temporary floodway impacts, 0.02 acre of permanent floodway impacts, 5,425 square feet (0.12 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 74,488 square feet (1.71 acres) of permanent wetland impacts. Latitude: 41.619251°, Longitude: -78.426436°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0703223-003. PA Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, Greenfield Township, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 25, 2023.
To 1.) remove 200 linear feet of gravel bar deposition at the Bobs Creek (EV); 2.) install and maintain approximately 100 linear feet of riprap streambank protection; 3.) install and maintain a single log vane; and 4.) place and maintain approximately 300 linear feet of random boulder, all for the purpose of allowing the stream to flow back to its original course and preventing streambank erosion. The project is located approximately 1.25 miles west of the intersection of State Route 3001 and State Gamelands Road (Latitude: 40.32286°N; Longitude: 78.59937°W) in Greenfield Township, Blair County. No wetland impact is associated with this project. Latitude: 40.32286°, Longitude: -78.59937°.
E2203223-006. Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 6, 2023.
To 1) Installation of a new 68" × 43" Reinforced Concrete Pipe stormwater outfall discharging to Spring Creek from Park Boulevard. A new Cast-In-Place endwall and riprap apron choked with native streambed material will be installed to prevent streambed and streambank erosion; 2) Use Cured In-Place Pipe lining to rehabilitate an existing 35" × 54" Elliptical Corrugated Metal Pipe outfall that discharges to Spring Creek. All impacts are for the purpose of improving the drainage on Ridge Road. The project is located in Derry Township, Dauphin County. There are no wetland impacts associated with this project. Latitude: 40.28544°, Longitude: -76.65639°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E2301223-011. Chanticleer Garden, 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087, Radnor Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 15, 2023.
Chanticleer Garden is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities: 1) To demolish an existing bridge over an unnamed tributary to Little Darby Creek (CWF) also known as Love Canal and to relocate the unnamed tributary resulting in 63 linear feet (191 square feet) of permanent watercourse impact. This activity also includes the construction and maintenance of a new 11.1-foot-long, 49-inch by 33-inch corrugated steel-pipe arch culvert. 2) To demolish portions of an existing retaining wall along an unnamed tributary to Little Darby Creek (CWF) also known as Bell's Run and grading of the floodway to allow for greater floodplain access during larger storm events with riparian plantings resulting in 4,081 square feet of permanent floodway impact and 877 square feet of temporary floodway impact due to construction access to grade the floodway. This activity also includes the construction and maintenance of new stone wall section at the confluence of the relocated Love Canal and Bell's Run. The overall project includes a new 6-foot-wide grass trail with 1-foot-wide shoulders over the proposed pipe-arch culvert and within the floodway and is located in Chanticleer Garden in Radnor Township, Delaware County (USGS PA Valley Forge). Latitude: 40.031712°, Longitude: -75.392779°.
E4601223-035. Perkiomen Township, 1 Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 12, 2023.
Perkiomen Township is proposing to perform Chapter 106 floodplain restoration activities at 574 Gravel Pike associated with 0.20 acre of disturbance related to the removal an existing single-family house structure, retaining walls, fill behind the retaining walls, termination of existing utility service lines, and restoration of disturbed areas. This project is located in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County (USGS PA Doylestown Collegeville). Latitude: 40.223850°, Longitude: -75.452580°.
E4601123-036. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 14, 2023.
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the Ridge and Germantown Pikes Re-Alignment Project (SR 4031 Sec PH1): 1) to remove an existing 60-inch CMP culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (UNT 2, WWF-MF) and in its place, construct and maintain a 60-inch RCP culvert and extension in the same location resulting in 1,056.51 square feet of permanent water course impact, 15,701.27 square feet of permanent floodway impact, 784.67 square feet of temporary watercourse impact and 4,341.73 square feet of temporary floodway impact. This activity also includes the placement of riprap rock apron at the culvert inlet and outlet, placement of fill and grading for the culvert extension, and the construction and maintenance of a new 18-inch diameter outfall from a stormwater management facility (USGS PA Collegeville—Latitude 40.182434 N, Longitude 75.44364 W); 2) to remove an existing 60-inch CMP culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (UNT 3, WWF-MF) and in its place, construct and maintain a 60-inch RCP culvert and extension resulting in 1,119.86 square feet of permanent watercourse impact, 19,965.49 square feet of permanent floodway impact, 301.60 square feet of temporary watercourse impact and 11,230.42 square feet of temporary floodway impact. This activity also includes the placement of riprap rock apron at the culvert inlet and outlet of the extension, placement of fill and grading for the Ridge Pike and Germantown Pike Connector Road Intersection, grading associated with the construction of a stormwater facility, and the construction and maintenance of an 18-inch outfall from multiple stormwater facilities (USGS PA Collegeville—Latitude 40.181236 N, Longitude 75.442213 W); 3) to place fill within a pond which discharges to an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (UNT 3, WWF-MF) associated the construction of roadway embankment. This activity will result in 286.80 square feet of permanent impact and 1,236.26 square feet of temporary impact (USGS PA Collegeville—Latitude 40.180380 N, Longitude 75.441046 W); 4) to conduct temporary construction activities around an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek (UNT 1, WWF-MF) and may result in 221.00 square feet of temporary watercourse impact, 784.67 square feet of floodway impact, and 80.88 square feet of temporary floodplain impact. The purpose of this project is to alleviate congestion and travel delay, improve safety, and enhance overall regional mobility around the Perkiomen Creek Bridge river crossing and involves Pechins Mill Road, SR 4009 (River Road), and Germantown Pike, SR 4031 (Ridge Pike), and the proposed Germantown Pike Connector Road and Roundabout. Latitude: 40.181236°, Longitude: -75.442213°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3603223-005. East Earl Township, 1069 Springville Road, East Earl, PA 17519, East Earl Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 13, 2023.
To conduct a stream restoration project along 2,620-feet of Cedar Creek (WWF, MF) including the removal of legacy sediments and an existing agricultural crossing and 1.) the installation and maintenance of 2,115-feet of rock to protection; 2.) the construction of a 100-foot long by 30-foot wide livestock crossing under General Permit 6 coverage; 3.) the construction of a 50-foot by 20-foot temporary stream crossing under General Permit 8 coverage; and 4) the installation of a 3-teir riparian forest buffer, all for the purpose of reconnecting the floodplain by the removal of legacy sediment and stabilizing the streambank. The project is located at 1069 Springville Road in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by the project. Latitude: 40.11756°, Longitude: -76.02466°.
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