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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 Anthony Weaver
980 Little Mountain Road
Myerstown, PA 17067Berks
County162.7 503.67 Swine
Beef
PoultryNA New Amos Horst
216 South Snider Rd
Breezewood, PA 15533Bedford County 153 92.72 Duck EV 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: Olivia Harris, Clerical Supervisor I, 570-327-0561.
Application No. 1424518, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Haines Aaronsburg Municipal Authority Address 197 Water Gap Road
Aaronsburg, PA 16820Municipality Haines Township County Centre County Responsible Official Jodi Muthler
3660 West Valley Road
Loganton, PA 17747Consulting Engineer Matthew Todaro
2009 North Atherton Street
Suite 200
State College, PA 16803Application Received October 24, 2024 Description The project is the modification of the PWS construction permit to increase the maximum allowable flow through the membrane filtration system to better match daily supply demands. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Victoria Frederick, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-826-2502.
Application No. 4024516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lake Lehman School District
Lehman Jackson Elementary SchoolAddress 1237 Market Street
Lehman, PA 18627Municipality Jackson Township County Luzerne County Responsible Official Mr. James McGovern
Superintendent
Lake Lehman School District
Lehman Jackson Elementary School
1237 Market Street
Lehman, PA 18627Consulting Engineer Mr. Michael P. Goodwin, P.E.
Vice President of Engineering
Milnes Engineering, Inc.
12 Frear Hill Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657Application Received October 31, 2024 Description The application proposes the installation of corrosion control treatment (CCT) facilities per the Department's Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) (zinc orthophosphate (CarusTM 3180 or equal) at Well No. 1 (Source 001) to control corrosion in the distribution system. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Samantha Mielo, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6360.
Application No. 2524503, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Edward's Mobile Home Park Address 2947 Happy Valley Road
East Springfield, PA 16411Municipality Springfield Township County Erie County Responsible Official Karla Edwards
5048 Carol Ann Drive
West Springfield, PA 16443Consulting Engineer Ryan A. Contestabile, P.E.
846 4th Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received November 6, 2024 Description Installation of a nitrate removal system and piping improvements to meet 4-log disinfection requirements. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2124516, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Veolia Water Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 6310 Allentown Boulevard
Suite 104
Harrisburg, PA 17112Municipality Mechanicsburg Borough County Cumberland County Responsible Official Larry Finnicum
6310 Allentown Boulevard
Suite 104
Harrisburg, PA 17112Consulting Engineer Gannett Fleming
207 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received September 5, 2024 Description Application for the proposed addition of granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment vessels for PFAS removal. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers.
Application No. 4624522, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Upper Merion Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Brennan Kelly
762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer HDR, Inc.
3025 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462Application Received November 1, 2024 Description Installing GAC treatment system to remove PFAS compounds from the Drinking Water. Application No. 4624523, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Abington Township County Montgomery County Responsible Official Brennan Kelly
762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer HDR, Inc.
3025 Chemical Road
Suite 110
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462Application Received November 1, 2024 Description Installing IX treatment system to remove PFAS compound from the Drinking Water.
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 as follows, 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 as follows. During this comment period the municipality may request that the individual identified as follows, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben Weaver, 814-343-3357.
Brackman Chevrolet, Primary Facility ID # 879466, 508 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County. McKee Environmental, Inc., 86 Quartz Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Brackman Chevrolet, 508 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is located adjacent to a UniMart that incurred a fuel release. Reports from the site remediation show the plume migration toward Brackman Chevrolet. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Punxsutawney Spirit on October 17, 2024. Application received: November 4, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
Stahl Residence, Primary Facility ID # 782082, 60 Upland Road, Levittown, PA 19056, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Richard Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073, on behalf of Andrea Stewart, State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 106169, Atlanta, GA 30348, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standards are the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Bucks County Courier Times on November 15, 2018. Application received: October 22, 2024.
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.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
101625. Environment Awareness Corp., Inc., 244 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Walker Township, Schuylkill County. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of the Tamaqua Transfer & Recycling municipal waste transfer station located at 20 Sewer Plant Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Application received: October 23, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 4, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511 or RA-EPWM-NERO@pa.gov, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. 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.
101615. Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L.P., 99 Commonwealth Road, Hegins, PA 17938, Reilly Township, Foster Township, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. An application for major permit modification for expansion of the existing Commonwealth Environmental Systems Landfill. The expansion consists of an approximately 16-acres northern disposal expansion area and an approximately 98-acres southwest disposal expansion area. The expansion will also ''piggy-back'' onto the existing landfill and, if approved, would increase the peak elevation of the landfill by 170 feet. The application was originally submitted to the Department on August 22, 2024 and was subject to the Local Municipality Involvement Process (LMIP) and an Alternative Timeline. The LMIP meeting took place on October 24, 2024 and an alternative timeline of 415 days was negotiated for review of the application. Application received: August 22, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 5, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511 or RA-EPWM-NERO@pa.gov, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. 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.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc., 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Mokena, IL 60448. License No. PA-AH 0958. Accepted: August 20, 2024.
Opal Corp., 300 S. 4th Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214. License No. PA-AH 0959. Accepted: August 29, 2024.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Environmental Transport Group, Inc., P.O. Box 296, Flanders, NJ 07836. License No. PA-AH 0104. Accepted: October 23, 2024.Dart Trucking Company, Inc., P.O. Box 157, North Lima, OH 44452. License No. PA-AH 0219. Accepted: October 30, 2024.
Munoz Trucking Corp., 40 Porete Avenue, North Arlington, NJ 07031. License No. PA-AH 0850. Accepted: October 30, 2024.
Hot Shot Express, Inc., 200 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. License No. PA-AH 0933. Accepted: October 23, 2024.
Harold Marcus Limited, 15124 Longwoods Road, Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0. License No. PA-AH 0207. Accepted: September 23, 2024.
Transport Rollex Ltee, 910 Lionel-Boulet Blvd, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7. License No. PA-AH 0544. Accepted: October 10, 2024.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC, 2000 Center Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. License No. PA-AH 0672. Accepted: September 23, 2024.
US Environmental, Inc., 409 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. License No. PA-AH 0675. Accepted: September 30, 2024.
Altom Transport, Inc., 1646 Summer Street, Hammond, IN 46320. License No. PA-AH 0693. Accepted: October 16, 2024.
Bed Rock, Inc., d/b/a TSMTCO, 8141 East 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. License No. PA-AH 0697. Accepted: September 26, 2024.
Vickery Transportation, Inc., 3956 State Route 412, Vickery, OH 43464. License No. PA-AH 0698. Accepted: September 16, 2024.
Terra First, LLC, P.O. Box 1617, Vernon, AL 35592. License No. PA-AH 0803. Accepted: October 9, 2024.
2347854 Ontario, Inc., 1818 Burlington Street E, Hamilton, ON L8H 3L4. License No. PA-AH 0817. Accepted: September 23, 2024.
Basin Transportation LLC, 130 Express Lane, McAlester, OK 74501. License No. PA-AH 0848. Accepted: September 23, 2024.
RSB Logistics, Inc., 219 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K8. License No. PA-AH 0854. Accepted: September 23, 2024.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Keystone Med Waste Solutions, LLC, 613D Liberty Street, Martinsville, VA 24112. License No. PA-HC 0294. Accepted: August 27, 2024.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
The Pennsylvania State University, 336 Steam Drive, University Park, PA 16802. License No. PA-HC 0153. Accepted: September 30, 2024.
Med-Flex, Inc., P.O. Box 357, Hainesport, NJ 08036. License No. PA-HC 0207. Accepted: October 3, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/Operating Permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
37-00382A: New Castle Bulk Plant—Reed Oil Company, 511 Montgomery Avenue, New Castle, PA 16102, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Application received: August 12, 2024.
On August 12, 2024, the Department received a Plan Approval application from Reed Oil Company for the operation of their New Castle Plant bulk petroleum facility located in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County.
43-00310I: NLMK Pennsylvania LLC, 15 Roemer Boulevard, Farell, PA 16121-2299, City of Farrell, Mercer County. Application received: October 3, 2024.
The Department has received a plan approval application from NLMK Pennsylvania LLC for the revision of emission limits for the Walking Beam Furnace set in Plan Approval 43-00310H.
24-00167E: Speer Carbon Company, LLC, 806 Theresia St, St. Marys, PA 15857, St. Marys Borough, Elk County. Application received: October 24, 2024.
The Department has received a Plan Approval application from Speer Carbon Company, LLC for the installation of a car bottom furnace and associated thermal oxidizer.
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-00995E: Essentra Components, 2614 McClelland Ave., Erie, PA 16510, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: June 18, 2024.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval:
The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a Plan Approval to Essentra Components for the installation of a new plastisol dip mold line and its associated preheat and cure ovens, along with the modification of VOC/HAP limits associated with its new and existing sources. Their facility, located in City of Erie, Erie County, is a Natural Minor facility and a manufacturer of plastic injection molded components under State Only Permit # 25-00995. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
The following sources are incorporated into this Plan Approval:
• Existing Source 101—Plastisol Dip Mold Line # 1 (42.130 lbs/hr)
• Existing Source 103—Plastisol Dip Mold Line # 3 (42.130 lbs/hr)
• Existing Source 106—Plastisol Dip Mold Line # 4 (54.790 lbs/hr)
• New Source 107—New Plastisol Dip Mold Line # 5 (100.000 lbs/hr)
In addition to new Source 107, Essentra is requesting a site-wide increase in total VOC/HAP emission limits and maximum throughput, for all plastisol lines combined.
To show continuous compliance with the VOC/HAP emission limits for Sources 101, 103, 106, and 107, the facility will follow existing reporting, recordkeeping and throughput restrictions already found in the SOOP. For new Source 107, the facility will be required to request semi-annual letters from the plastisol manufacturer demonstrating VOC/HAP content below 2% and 0.1%, respectively, and keep records of daily throughput of plastisol in #/day. The Plan Approval will include the new VOC/HAP emission limits for this new source, and conditions for requiring semi-annual VOC/HAP content (%) letters from the manufacturer.
Based on BAT and regulatory criteria, the emission limits for Source 107 and site-wide are:
Source 107 Site-Wide 8.7752 tpy VOC 27.0540 tpy VOC; per 12-month rolling period
6.1725 lb/hr VOC0.4392 tpy HAP 1.3470 tpy HAP; per 12-month rolling period
0.3073 lb/hr HAPPotential emissions from the subject source(s) will be as follows:
Source ID Source Description PM10 PM2.5 SOx NOx VOC CO HAPs 101 Dip Line (D1) — 6.1439 0.3075 Preheat Oven 0.0333 0.0333 0.0026 0.4380 0.0241 0.3679 Curing Oven 0.0333 0.0333 0.0026 0.4380 0.0241 0.3679 103 Dip Line (D3) 7.1928 0.3600 Preheat Oven 0.0266 0.0266 0.0021 0.3504 0.0193 0.2943 Curing Oven 0.0266 0.0266 0.0021 0.3504 0.0193 0.2943 106 Dip Line (D4) 4.7952 0.2400 Preheat Oven 0.0250 0.0250 0.0020 0.3285 0.0181 0.2759 Curing Oven 0.0250 0.0250 0.0020 0.3285 0.0181 0.2759 107 Dip Line (D5) 8.7752 0.4392 Preheat Oven 0.0166 0.0166 0.0013 0.2190 0.0120 0.1840 Curing Oven 0.0166 0.0166 0.0013 0.2190 0.0120 0.1840 Total 0.203 0.203 0.016 2.672 27.054 2.244 1.347
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [24-00131AB: SGL Carbon, LLC] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
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.
63-00154: MCC International, Inc., 110 Centrifugal Court, McDonald, PA 15057, Cecil Township, Washington County. Application received: May 1, 2024.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval:
PA-63-00154 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a plan approval for the installation and operation of two (2) dust collectors and one (1) electric induction furnace at MCC International, Inc. located in Cecil Township, Washington County.
The dust collectors are existing units that will be routed to the outdoors. The dust collectors are rated at 98% capture efficiency and 99.9% control efficiency, and are additionally equipped with add-on secondary air filters rated for 95% control of PM10 and 90% control of PM2.5. These units will be fitted with a bag leak detection system and subject to stack testing, and will be limited to an outlet emissions rate of 0.01 gr/dscf PM. The electric induction furnace will be subject to the same requirements as the existing furnaces at that location.
The potential to emit for the facility is of 10.5 tons/year of NOx, 8.8 tons/year of CO, 0.9 ton/year of VOC, 0.1 ton/year of SOx, 9.9 tons/year of PM10, and 0.8 ton/ year of total HAPs. The plan approval includes operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the plant.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed plan approval are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the information to Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the following:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-63-00154).
3. Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 2, 2024.
63-01001: ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC, 76 Rover Lane, Bulger, PA 15019, Smith Township, Washington County. Application received: June 9, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, and the Department is providing notice of intent to issue an initial natural minor State-Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of the Revolution Cryogenic Plant located in Smith Township, Washington County. The facility has previously been permitted under a GP-5 and a GP-1. This is a republication to correct a typographical error in the location of the facility of a previous notice published on November 2, 2024. The Revolution Cryogenic Plant is a natural gas processing plant. Air contamination sources and air cleaning devices at this facility include the following: three (3) 40.92 MMBtu/hr HMO heaters, one (1) 200 MMscfd amine sweetening unit controlled by a 5.54 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer, two (2) 90,000-gallon 12-lb pressurized condensate tanks, two (2) 21,000-gallon 2-lb RVP condensate tanks, various miscellaneous storage tanks, truck loadout controlled by a 1.0 MMBtu/hr combustor, one (1) 6.22 MMBtu/hr NGL dehydration regenerator heater, one (1) 8.5 MMBtu/hr regenerator gas heater, fifteen (15) catalytic heaters, two (2) air-actuated pneumatic devices, venting/blowdowns, fugitive emission sources (such as valves, flanges, connectors, etc.), rod packing controlled by an 11.3 MMBtu/hr combustor, pigging operations (one launcher and one receiver), and a 906 MMBtu/hr maintenance, startup, and shutdown (MSS) flare. The Revolution Cryogenic Plant has potential emissions of 30.6 TPY NOx, 35.3 TPY CO, 29.0 TPY VOC, 8.1 TPY PM-10, 8.1 TPY PM-2.5, < 1 TPY SOx, 2.4 TPY hexane, 2.6 TPY total HAP, and 81,000 TPY CO2e. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-01001) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at the previously listed address or submitted to tjoseph@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00020, Superior Tube Co., 3900 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: May 31, 2024. This action is for renewal of a Title V Operating Permit for the manufacture of various tubing, bands and coils of steel which are lengthened (pulling and drawing) and then shaped per their customers' requests. During this renewal: Source ID 170 and one (1) of two (2) furnaces in Source ID 133 have been removed from the permit, also citations have been updated in accordance with RACT III. The primary pollutants of concern are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx). The potential VOC and NOx emissions for the facility are: 96.2 tpy and 79.2 tpy respectively. This proposed renewal of the Title V Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants previously listed approved levels. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
08-00008, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840, Sayre Borough, Bradford County. Application received: August 30, 2024. The Department plan to issue the renewal of their State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit authorization 08-00008, to permit the continued operation of the existing source operations to heat the facility and generate emergency electricity. The previously listed Hospital Facility is located in Sayre Borough, Bradford County. The facility's sources are comprised of Source IDs 031 and 032 Keeler Boilers, the Source ID 034 natural gas-fired combustion units, the Source ID 045 waste heat recovery boiler, Source ID P101 emergency diesel generators, and Source ID P135 combined heat and power generator. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the renewal application information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources in operation will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to them and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the work practices established pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.444 and other applicable regulatory requirements including 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, Subpart JJJJJJ, and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ. Based on this finding, the Department intends to issue the renewal of NMOP 08-00008 and incorporate the minor changes that were submitted within the renewal State Only Natural Minor permit application. Moreover, the previously listed facility's type and quantity of pollutants that are estimated to be emitted are following: 82.33 tons/year (tpy) NOx; 31.04 tpy of CO; 2.00 tpy of VOC; 18.41 tpy of PM-10; 8.43 tpy of SOx; and 0.63 tpy of Haps. Additionally, the renewal authorization's applicable requirements were derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
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.
40-00126, Hazleton Hiller LLC, 100 Hazle Brook Road, Hazle Township, PA 18201-8257, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: October 18, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Hazle Township facility. Sources at this facility include their vibrating bed dryer, belt conveyors, crusher, bucket elevators, shaker screen, auger conveyor, and silos. Sources for this facility also include a dual cyclone, baghouse for dryer, and a fugitive dust collector as control devices. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00119, Ultra-Poly Corporation, 102 Demi Road, Portland, PA 18351-8700, Portland Borough, Northampton County. Application received: October 9, 2024. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Portland Borough facility. Sources at this facility includes their extruders and aero-cleaning process. This also includes two dust collectors as control devices. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00156, Fabri-Kal LLC, 955 Oak Hill Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18202, Wright Township, Luzerne County. Application received: October 25, 2024. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Wright Township facility. Sources at this facility includes their dry offset lithographic printing presses. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00396, Crosstex International, Inc., 534 Vine St, Sharon, PA 16146, City of Sharon, Mercer County. Application received: June 7, 2023. The Department intends to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for Crosstex International, Inc., which manufactures healthcare and dental instruments. The primary sources at the facility include a 6-color press, an 8-color press, laminator adhesive operations, and saliva ejector machinery. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are as follows: 15.7 tpy VOC, 1.38 tpy NOx, 1.16 tpy CO, 0.01 tpy SOx, 0.03 tpy filter PM, 0.1 tpy filterable & condensable PM-10, 0.1 tpy filterable & condensable PM-2.5, and 0.03 tpy HAPs. The conditions and requirements from previous plan approvals are incorporated into the Operating Permit. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
01-03030, Cargill, Inc., 1892 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Straban Township, Adams County. Application received: August 8, 2024, or the operation of an animal feed processing mill and manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 9.80 tpy NOx, 3.92 tpy CO, 36.9 PM10, 0.44 tpy VOC, 1.90 tpy SOx, and 0.01 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDDDD National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing and 25 Pa. Code § 123.13.
67-03170, Countryside Cremation, 205 N Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362, Spring Grove Borough, York County. Application received: October 16, 2024. For the operation of a human crematory. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.94 tpy NOx, 1.62 tpy CO, 1.59 PM10, 0.14 tpy VOC, 0.72 tpy SOx, and 0.02 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code § 123.21.
67-03143, The ESAB Group, Inc., 1500 Karen Lane, Hanover, PA 17331, Penn Township, York County. Application received: August 21, 2024. For the operation of its welding and cutting products facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only permit. 2023 emissions from the facility were reported as 1.09 tpy PM-10, 1.88 tpy CO, 4.42 tpy NOx, 17.68 tpy VOC, and < 1 tpy of SOx and HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ (Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines) and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines).
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03002, High Concrete Group, LLC, 125 Denver Road, Denver, PA 17514, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 12, 2024. For the manufacturing of architectural precast concrete and structural precast systems. The facility's potential emissions are 13.06 tpy of VOC, 2.10 tpy of PM, 7.10 tpy of Styrene (HAP), 3.82 tpy of Hydrochloric Acid (HAP), and 10.92 tpy of Combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission standards and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00059, Paulsonbilt Ltd, 1000 W 11th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320, Valley Township, Chester County. Application received: October 1, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Natural Minor Operating Permit for the fabrication of commercial dumpsters and similar refuse containers. The primary source of air emissions from the facility is a spray booth where various paints and coatings are applied. The spray booth is subject to the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52. There have been no changes to these regulations and all applicable requirements have been incorporated into the Operating Permit. The facility also operates various insignificant sources and activities, which include a 1.0 MMBtu/hr natural gas heater, portable kerosene heaters, operations for shearing, bending, and cutting of sheet metal, and welding of sheet metal. Potential emissions from the facility are less than the following emission rates: 11.0 tons per year VOC, 2.0 tons per year HAP, 2.0 tons per year PM, and 1.0 ton per year NOx, SOx, and CO. The permit shall continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
09-00082, Quakertown Vet Clinic PC, 2250 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951-3948, Milford Township, Bucks County. Application received: October 3, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the existing State-Only, natural minor Operating Permit for a full-service clinic offering small and large animal veterinary medicine that operates one (1) natural gas-fired or liquid propane-fired animal crematory. The Operating Permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. The potential emissions from the facility are 0.88 tpy Carbon Monoxide, 1.06 tpy Nitrogen Oxides, 0.81 tpy Particulate Matter, 0.36 tpy Sulfur Oxides and 0.075 tpy Volatile Organic Compounds. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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 previously indicated in 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 previously indicated in 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. 30120701. NPDES No. PA0236179. Iron Cumberland, LLC, 200 Evergreene Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Whiteley Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the construction of a water pipeline. Application received: August 30, 2024. Accepted: October 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30120701. NPDES No. PA0236179. Iron Cumberland, LLC, 200 Evergreene Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Whiteley Township, Greene County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: September 10, 2024. Accepted: October 21, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841317. NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene and Washington Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the installation of four degas boreholes affecting 17.7 proposed surface acres. Application received: October 21, 2024. Accepted: October 31, 2024.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56050105. Svonavec, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Milford Township, Somerset County. Revision to change the land use from cropland to industrial/commercial on approximately 2.0 acres on a bituminous surface mine affecting 273.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Middle Creek and UT to/and South Glade Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF & WWF. Application received: November 5, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 03130101. NPDES No. PA0252409. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 136 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 18, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49080105. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., 259 N. Second Street, Girardville, PA 17935, West Cameron and Zerbe Townships, Northumberland County. Renew an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse disposal and coal preparation plant operation affecting 960.3 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Zerbe Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: October 25, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54713002. NPDES Permit No. PA0123293. Reading Anthracite Company, P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901, New Castle Township, Schuylkill County. Correction to an NPDES Permit to increase the discharge rate from 5.6 MGD to 18.42 MGD on an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 218.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Norwegian Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 29, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 31140301. NPDES No. PA0279340. U. S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17502, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 55.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Mill Creek classified for the following uses: TSF & MF. Application received: November 5, 2024.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 37970302. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Application for a change of Post-Mining Land Use from cropland and forestland to pastureland/land occasionally cut for hay and two land use changes from pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay, cropland and forestland to a post mining land use of an unmanaged natural habitat on an existing large noncoal mining permit, affecting 270.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: November 7, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Ashley Foster, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-342-8215.
Mining Permit No. 53080803. Richard A. Davis, 1361 Mina Rd., Coudersport, PA 16915, Roulette Township, Potter County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 5.0 acres was completed. Application received: September 19, 2024. Accepted: September 30, 2024. Approved: October 31, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0214981. Mining Permit No. 11860701. Fuel Recovery, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Portage Township, Cambria County. Application received: May 1, 2024. Accepted: June 4, 2024.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 87.0 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE to PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:
Parameter Annual Loading Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumFlow (mgd) - - - - Report Iron (mg/l) 0.605
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 0.405
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.304
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - - Report pH (mg/l) - 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) - 0.0 - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - 50 50 50 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE to PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:
Parameter Annual Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant. Loading Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - - Report Iron (mg/l) 0.605
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 0.405
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.304
lbs/day
Annual
Average- 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - - Report pH (mg/l) - 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) - 0.0 - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - 50 50 50 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595080. Mining Permit No. 6277SM1. Compass Quarries, Inc., d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, 638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355, Paradise Township, Lancaster County. Application received: March 26, 2024.
Revision of the NPDES permit affecting 174.8 acres. Receiving stream: Londonland Run and Eshelman Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF in the Pequea Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Londonland Run and Eshelman Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (to Londonland Run) Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 1.45 MGD 002 (to Eshelman Run) Existing Stormwater Outfall Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to discharges from the following Treatment Facility:
Outfall: 001 Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 001 1.45 1.45 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfall: 002
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfall (002) resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0613312. Mining Permit No. 7674SM1. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, South Lebanon & Jackson Townships, Lebanon County. Application received: November 14, 2022.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 461 acres. Receiving stream: Tulpehocken Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, TSF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Tulpehocken Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 25.0 MGD* 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 25.0 MGD* 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 25.0 MGD* *Maximum total combined outfall discharge 40.0 MGD.
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 001—003 25.0 40.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) 001—003 Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0224073. Mining Permit No. 64000301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lebanon Township, Wayne County. Application received: November 6, 2023.
Renew an NPDES permit affecting 225.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Big Brook to Dyberry Creek, classified for the following uses: EV-CWF, MF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Big Brook to Dyberry Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate HM001 Existing (not constructed) Treatment Facility Outfall 0.05 MGD (proposed) HM002 Existing (not constructed) Stormwater Outfall Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to discharges from the following Treatment Facility outfall: HM001
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 10.0 20.0 25.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.05 The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfall HM002
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 10.0 20.0 25.0 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
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