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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).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 5224507, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 1 Aqua Way
White Haven, PA 18661Municipality Lackawaxen Township County Pike County Responsible Official Alan Cerep
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, PA 18661Consulting Engineer Entech Engineering, Inc.
201 Penn Street
P.O. Box 32
Reading, PA 19603Application Received November 11, 2024 Description The application proposes the permitting for a booster pump originally constructed in June 2020 under Emergency Permit No. 2520037-E1. This application is to retain the pump for conveying excess source capacity from the Woodloch Springs pressure zone to the Fawn Lake pressure zone. This is solely for use during periods of peak demand conditions. Application No. 4524512, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Municipality Coolbaugh Township County Monroe County Responsible Official Bruce Aito
Pennsylvania American Water Company
852 Wesley Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Application Received November 7, 2024 Description The application proposes the construction of a new treatment facility at the existing Summit Point well station. The existing wellhouse will be demolished and replaced with a new facility which contains Greensand filters for iron and manganese removal, GAC adsorbers for the removal of PFAS, chemical storage and feed equipment for Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Polymer, and Corrosion Inhibitor (zinc orthophosphate). Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4948.
Application No. 3624522, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Ambassadors for Christ Address 21 Ambassador Drive
Paradise, PA 17562Municipality Paradise Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Qihui Le
21 Ambassador Drive
Paradise, PA 17562Consulting Engineer Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
279 North Zinns Mill
Suite A
Lebanon, PA 17042Application Received November 18, 2024 Description Installation of nitrate removal treatment for Entry Point 102. Application No. 3624527, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Reading Truck Body, LLC Address 1363 Bowmansville Road
Bowmansville, PA 17507Municipality Brecknock Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Peter Hodson
1363 Bowmansville Road
Bowmansville, PA 17507Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received November 18, 2024 Description Addition of soda ash injection for pH adjustment. Application No. 7366413, Bottled Vended Bulk Retail, Public Water Supply.
Applicant H2O to Go, Inc. Address 12 East Elizabeth Street
Maytown, PA 17550Municipality East Donegal Township County Lancaster County Responsible Official Josh Markle
12 East Elizabeth Street
Maytown, PA 17550Consulting Engineer Rettew Associates, Inc.
3020 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603Application Received July 11, 2024 Description Installation of a stand-alone water vending machine at Save-A-Lot at 111 West 13th Street, Tyrone. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSWSDW@pa.gov.
Application No. 0224561, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont Address 721 Allegheny Avenue
P.O. Box 73
Oakmont, PA 15139Municipality Oakmont Borough County Allegheny County Responsible Official James McCaskey
721 Allegheny Avenue
P.O. Box 73
Oakmont, PA 15139Consulting Engineer NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc. 950 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received October 21, 2024 Description Application received for replacement of the Ultraviolet Disinfection System at the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont Hulton Water Treatment Plant.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Burning Bush Petroleum, Primary Facility ID # 879769, 7118 State Route 92, South Gibson, PA 18842, Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. Geological & Environmental Associates, 430 West Mountain Road, Plymouth, PA 18651 on behalf of Burning Bush Petroleum, Inc., 302 State Route 92, Nicholson, PA 18446, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with gasoline. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Scranton Times on November 12, 2024. Application received: November 19, 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.
New Garden Apartments, Primary Facility ID # 879835, 9914-9916 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Doug Schott, ARM Group LLC, 515 South Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382 on behalf of Jack Bienenfeld, Champion Development Corporation, 828 Red Lion Road, Suite E1, Philadelphia, PA 19115, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. The future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Philadelphia Daily News on October 28, 2024. Application received: November 4, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
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 Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
PAD002330165. East Penn Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 147, Lyon Station, PA 19536, Lyons Borough and Richmond Township, Berks County. This is a renewal of East Penn Manufacturing Co.'s RCRA Part B Permit for their facility located at 1 Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536, for their spent lead-acid battery storage. Application received: October 1, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 21, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. 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.
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 a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGM042. Base General Permit. Elverson AD 1, LLC, 4366 Main St., Elverson, PA 19520-9330, Caernarvon Township, Berks County. The application requests two modifications to the Base General Permit No. WMGM042. WMGM042 authorizes the anaerobic digestion of animal manure generated on a farm to be blended with grease trap waste and pre-and-post consumer food waste from commercial and institutional establishments. WMGM042 authorizes beneficial use of: the methane gas produced by the anaerobic digestion as fuel, including in the production of electricity; the waste solids removed from the digester as animal bedding material at the farm; and the liquid waste and solids removed from the digester as a soil additive for agricultural purposes. The proposed modifications would allow a permittee under WMGM042 to accept food waste from an offsite depackaging facility for processing under WMGM042 and allow for processing of methane gas generated by anaerobic digestion under WMGM042 to remove impurities and improve its quality prior to beneficial use by injection into a pipeline for distribution. Application received: October 1, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: October 8, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-1982, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-7381.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 30, 2023.
WMGM038SC002. USAG Holdings LLC, dba USA Gypsum, 1368 West Route 897, Denver, PA 17517, Denver Borough, Lancaster County. General Permit No. WMGM038. USAG Holdings LLC, dba USA Gypsum, 1368 West Route 897, Denver, PA 17517. This application is for a modification to the Statewide general permit, WMGM038. The current project is located at 280 Ore Mine Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552, East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. General Permit No. WMGM038 authorizes the processing grinding, shredding, and screening of untreated and unpainted standard gypsum wallboard, commonly known as Type X, generated at residential homes and commercial construction sites, or manufacturing facilities. It is approved for the following beneficial uses: • For sale or distribution of the ground gypsum for use as a component of mushroom growing media; • For sale or distribution of the ground gypsum for use in the production of a soil additive material; • For land application of the ground gypsum as a soil amendment • For use as a component or ingredient in a manufacturing process provided the ground gypsum conforms to national, state or industry standards for which it is being used; and • For utilization of the backing paper as an animal bedding material. The proposed modifications to the base general permit are to: • Add processing of specialty wallboard (blue board, green board, and fiberglass faced) that is currently excluded from the General Permit WMGM038. • Add additional beneficial use of specialty wallboard as an ingredient the manufacturing of cement and concrete masonry units. The applications to modify the base General Permit WMGM038 were determined to be administratively complete on November 14, 2024. Application received: October 11, 2024. Accepted: October 11, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-7381, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGR025. Base General Permit. Rice Hay Farm, 1430 Henry Ln., Chambersburg, PA 17202, Guilford Township, Franklin County. The application requests modification to Base General Permit No. WMGR025. WMGR025 authorizes the composting of specified source-separated wastes and beneficial use of the compost as a soil conditioner, soil amendment, fertilizer, mulch, or for erosion control. The proposed modification would allow a permittee to accept packaged human and animal food waste, and process the waste by depackaging, prior to composting under the current terms and conditions of WMGR025. Application received: October 16, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: October 23, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, 717-787-1982, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, E-Mail Address: RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGR147SE001, GMA Garnet (USA) Corporation, 1780 Hughes Landing, Suite 725, The Woodlands, TX 77380, Falls Township, Bucks County. This ten-year permit renewal application is to continue the processing and beneficial use of spent garnet in waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting under coverage defined in the General Permit No. WMGR147 at the GMA Garnet (USA) Corporation, Fairless Hills Processing Plant, located at 25 Middle Drive (within the Keystone Industrial Port Complex, i.e., KIPC), Fairless Hills, PA 19030, in Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: October 7, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 21, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
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.
101739. Casella Mid-Atlantic, LLC, 25 Green Hill Lane, Rutland, VT 05701-3804, Sterling Township, Wayne County. An application for a new municipal waste transfer station known as Casella Lake Ariel Hauling & Transfer Station to be located at 17 Industrial Park Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. The average processing capacity of the facility will be 750 tons per day with a daily maximum of 850 tons per day. The application was subject to the Local Municipality Involvement Process (LMIP) and the LMIP meeting took place on November 20, 2024. Application received: October 16, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 21, 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.
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.
55-00014C: Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc., P.O. Box 247, Kreamer, PA 17833, Middlecreek Township, Snyder County. Application received: July 22, 2024. The Department plans to issue plan approval for the construction of new woodworking equipment including a trimsaw, ripsaw, and wood grinder, to be controlled by a dust collector and two cyclone collectors, at the Kreamer Lumber Mill. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The emissions from the proposed woodworking equipment will not exceed one ton per year of particulate matter, including PM10 and PM2.5. No other types of emissions are anticipated from the proposed project. The following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, no person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of particulate matter from the exhaust of the relay cyclone collector in a manner that the concentration of particulate matter in the effluent gas exceeds 0.01 grain per dry standard cubic foot. Within 180 days of startup of the new equipment, the permittee shall submit a source testing protocol for EPA reference method testing programs for filterable particulate matter on the outlet of the relay cyclone collector; the permittee shall respond to any request for additional information from BAQ Source Testing within 30 days, or as allowed by the Department; within 90 days of receipt of an approved testing protocol from BAQ Source Testing, the permittee shall conduct the approved EPA reference method testing programs on the relay cyclone outlet while the equipment operating at maximum routine operating conditions, or under other conditions as approved by the Department. The proposed fabric collector shall provide a particulate matter removal efficiency of at least 99.995%. The proposed cyclone collectors shall each provide a particulate matter removal efficiency of at least 90%. The proposed baghouse and cyclones shall each be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the pressure drop across the control device. The pressure drop across the baghouse and cyclones shall be recorded at least twice per week. The permittee shall keep on hand a sufficient quantity of spare fabric collector bags for the fabric collector in order to be able to immediately replace any bags requiring replacement due to deterioration. The proposed woodworking equipment and its associated control devices and monitoring equipment shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 55-00014C, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 55-00014 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, P.E. New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00170A: Diversified Coatings, dba Allegheny Coatings LLC, 224 River Road, Ridgway Township, PA 15853, Ridgway Township, Elk County. Application received: May 3, 2024. The Department intends to issue a plan approval to Diversified Coatings, dba Allegheny Coatings LLC (Allegheny Coatings, 224 River Road, Ridgway, PA 15853), for the use of existing sources at their facility in the Ridgway Township, Elk County. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This facility consists of parts cleaning, surface coating, chemical deposition, evaporator, abrasive blasting, and natural gas combustion sources. Potential emissions (tons per year) from the facility are 24 tpy of VOC, 3.5 tpy of PM, and less than 0.5 tpy of HAP. PM emissions will be reduced via replaceable air filters. VOC emissions will be reduced through the use of high transfer efficiency paint guns and low VOC coatings. 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(e)(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) 332-6340. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(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 [24-00170A] and 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 Lori McNabb, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, Phone (814) 332-6638. 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.
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.
67-05007G: Adhesives Research Inc., 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. Application received: June 25, 2024. For the adhesives manufacturing facility. Plan approval No. 67-05007G will authorize the installation of a new coating line and drying oven controlled by existing thermal incinerators. The expected potential emissions from this project are as follows: 0.01 tpy PM-10/PM-2.5, 0.12 tpy NOx, 0.00 tpy SOx, 0.10 tpy CO, and less than 1 tpy each of VOC and total HAP. Review by DEP of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed 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. The plan approval 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 requirements in the plan approval, the proposed sources are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Paper and Other Web Coating, and 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b Control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil surface coating processes. 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: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-63-01078A: Opal Fuels LLC, 5087 Junction Road, Lockport, NY 14094, Robinson Township, Washington County. Application received: November 5, 2024. 63-01078A: Imperial Landfill Gas Company LLC (5087 Junction Road, Lockport, NY 14094). Notice is hereby given that the installation of one (1) Spark Ignition, 4 Stroke, Natural Gas-Fired, Rich Burn Engine, rated at 840 BHP equipped with a Non-Selective Catalytic Reduction Device and compressor for the transmission of pipeline quality renewable natural gas is now complete. This notice and corresponding plan approval modification will allow for the start of temporary operation or shakedown period for this facility while the permittee is working toward compliance with all applicable plan approval requirements. The facility is located in Robinson Township, Washington County at Latitude 40°, 26`, 54" N and Longitude 80°, 20`, 15.9936" W.
PA-63-00916B: Perryman Company, 213 Vandale Drive, Houston, PA 15342, North Strabane Township, Washington County. Application received: November 5, 2024. The Department has evaluated and approved the request for a plan approval extension for a Titanium Conversion Facility at the Perryman Company. This will allow for the temporary operation until the plan approval 63-00916C can be issued. The new expiration date will be May 28, 2025.
PA-56-00232A: Shade Landfill LLC, 843 Miller Picking Rd, Davidsville, PA 15928, Shade Township, Somerset County. Application received: May 8, 2024. 56-00232A: APTIM Environment & Infrastructure, LLC on behalf of Shade Landfill, LLC (843 Miller Picking Rd, Davidsville, PA 15928). Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 56-00232A to allow the installation and operation of one (1) Utility Candle Flare, model PCFT62216, manufactured by LFG Specialties with a maximum capacity of 750 SCFM, rated at methane content range of 30—55%, that is equipped with a propane igniter system, two (2) thermocouples to measure process and pilot temperature, one (1) flow meter and one (1) flame arrestor for the combustion of landfill gas. The flare will be located at the Shade Landfill which is located in Shade Township, Somerset County at Latitude 40°, 7`, 17" N and Longitude 78°, 48`, 2" W. Shade Landfill currently operates with a Title V Operating Permit. The proposed project potential to emit will not exceed 6.1 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 27.79 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.68 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 1.56 tons per year of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 0.1 ton per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 1.29 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and 0.8 ton per year of Hydrogen Chloride, the single highest hazardous air pollutant from the project. This authorization is subject to State Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be issued a modified title V operating permit for continued operation of the flare. The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000. A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filling a written protest with the Department through Christopher Baker, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; chrbake@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4096. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-56-00232A), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of 30 business days after the date of this publication. 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 notifications is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Christopher Baker, Air Quality Engineer Trainee, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to chrbake@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of 30 business days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
06-05064, Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals, LP, 515 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608-1509, Spring Township, Berks County. Application received: March 27, 2024. For their bulk liquid petroleum fuel storage and loading operation. Actual emissions from the facility in 2023 were reported to be 0.28 ton CO, 0.11 ton NOx, 10.29 tons VOC, 0.19 ton of a single HAP (hexane), and 0.64 ton of combined HAPs. The Title V 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 §§ 129.56, 129.59, 129.62, 40 CFR 63, Subpart R—National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations), 40 CFR 60, Subpart XX—Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals, 40 CFR 60, Subpart XXa—Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals that Commenced Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction After June 10, 2022, 40 CFR 60 Subpart K—Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After June 11, 1973, and Prior to May 19, 1978, 40 CFR 60, Subpart Kb—Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984 and 40 CFR 63, Subpart WW—National Emission Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks)—Control Level 2.
06-05007, Carpenter Technology Corp., 101 Bern St, Reading, PA 19601-1203, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Application received: December 30, 2022.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology 3 (RACT 3) plan for the specialty steel alloy manufacturing facility as a significant modification to their Title V operating permit. The facility's actual reported air emissions in calendar year 2023 were 373 tpy CO, 217 tpy NOx, 61 tpy PM10, 19 tpy PM2.5, 17 tpy SOx, 58 tpy VOC, 16 tpy HAP, 180,962 tpy CO2, 3 tpy methane, and 16 tpy PMCon.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the Carpenter Reading Facility. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (06-05007).
The RACT 3 Title V significant modification incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 Title V significant modification does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
This condition constitutes a case-by-case RACT 3 determination for the sources in this group:
I. Source 104A:
a. The permittee shall maintain and adhere to standard operating procedures and maintenance plans Source 104A, which shall address good operation and maintenance practices, including the addition of urea in the nitric acid baths to minimize the risk of NOx release to reduce personnel exposure; and the use of heat exchangers to minimize NOx formation.
b. The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on Source 104A.
c. The permittee shall calculate and record the actual annual NOx emissions using appropriate emissions factors from U.S. EPA Publication AP-42 or appropriate alternative emission factors based on PADEP review, coupled with appropriate operational throughput data.
d. The permittee shall maintain written documentation of the previously listed items (a)—(c) for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request.
II. Sources 185, 186 and 187:
a. The permittee shall perform inspections of combustion systems/burners at least once every 18-month period.
b. The permittee shall perform inspections of furnace structure and dampers at least once every 18-month period.
III. Sources 300, 381, 777 and 778:
a. The permittee shall perform cold inspections of combustion systems/burners and condition of refractory/burner tiles as applicable at least once every 18-month period.
b. The permittee shall perform hot inspections of furnace structure for ''hot spots'', tight doors seals, and fully functional dampers at least once every 18-month period.
IV. For all the sources in this group:
a. The permittee shall maintain and adhere to standard operating procedures and maintenance plans for the affected sources, which shall address good operation and maintenance practices, including the following to minimize NOx emissions:
b. The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on the sources.
c. The permittee shall calculate and record the actual annual NOx emissions using appropriate emissions factors from U.S. EPA Publication AP-42 or appropriate alternative emission factors based on PA DEP review, coupled with appropriate operational and throughput data.
d. The permittee shall maintain written documentation of the previously listed items in (a)—(c) for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request.
e. All of the furnaces in this group except Walking Beam Furnace # 2 are currently equipped with Low NOx Burners and shall remain so equipped.
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to William Weaver, Air Quality Program Manager, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at wiweaver@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on January 7, 2025.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the proposed RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact William Weaver at 717-705-4868. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to William Weaver at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at wiweaver@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting William Weaver at 717-705-4868 or at wiweaver@pa.gov
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact William Weaver at 717.705.4868 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
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.
46-00045, PECO Energy Co, 300 Front St, West Conshohocken Boro, PA 19428, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: June 21, 2024. This action is for the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for a manned natural gas compression and storage station which compresses (liquefies) and stores natural gas for use during the higher demand heating season (SIC-4923 Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution). The stored natural gas is then decompressed back to distribution pressure before it is released to Exelon's distribution system. This facility is a major facility for the Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions. The facility's major emission points include: (4) four Exotherm heaters whose CO emission limit is 12.5 tons per year (TPY), (2) two preheaters, each with a heat input capacity rating of 8.0 MMBtu/hr, (3) two natural gas-fired UPS (uninterrupted power source) emergency generators, with an output power ratings of 88-hp and 190-hp, (4) one natural gas-fired combustion turbine, whose NOx emission limit is 92 TPY, with an output power rating of 7,100-hp, and (5) one natural gas-fired emergency generator, with an output power rating of 3,628-hp. The emergency generators cannot exceed the exemption NOx limit of 100 lb/h, 1,000 lbs/day and 6.6 TPY. The initial permit was issued on 12-10-1999. All new and revised regulatory changes have been addressed in this renewal. The Title V Operating Permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards 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.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00345, Allegheny Mineral Corporation Murrinsville, P.O. Box 1022, One Glade Park East, Kittanning, PA 16201-5022, Marion Township, Butler County. Application received: May 22, 2023. The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Limestone processing facility located at the Harrisville East Mine. The significant sources are the stone crushing and sizing plant; storage piles; vehicle travel; vehicle loading; and a portable processing plant. The permit includes a 2,500,000 ton per year throughput restriction on material processed in the stone crushing and sizing plant. This facility is a Natural Minor. The potential emissions from the facility are as follows: 58.04 tpy PM; 17.62 tpy PM-10; 2.61 tpy NOx; 0.01 tpy SOx; 0.71 tpy CO; and 0.27 tpy VOC. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit are incorporated into the permit. This facility is subject to the Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, the Standards of Performance for Non-metallic Mineral Processing Plants, for which the applicable requirements are included in the permit. Two diesel engines which power a portable processing plant on site are subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
42-00147, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, 50 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701-3749, Bradford Township, McKean County. Application received: May 18, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit to the facility which manufactures knife blades and handles, located in Bradford Township, McKean County. The primary sources at the facility are miscellaneous natural gas fueled space heating units, a hafting department, finishing and repair departments, a cover line department, an emergency generator, parts cleaners, a manual cover line and CNC Cover Department and an ultrasonic cleaning line. Potential emissions for the site are below Title V permitting thresholds for all criteria pollutants. The permit contains emission and operating hour restrictions, along with monitoring, recordkeeping, work practice and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
10-00390, MarkWest Liberty Bluestone LLC, Royal Oak Comp Sta, 4600 J Barry Ct, Canonsburg, PA 15317-5854, Forward Township, Butler County. Application received: May 29, 2024. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the compressor station and dehydration facility. The facility's primary emission sources include three (3) 3,550-hp and three (3) 2,370-hp lean-burn natural gas-fired compressor engines equipped with oxidation catalysts, a 120 mmscf/day glycol dehydration unit (controlled by a 7.0 mmBtu/hr enclosed flare) and its associated 2.00 mmBtu/hr reboiler, condensate and produced water tanks, and fugitive VOC emissions. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 78.81 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 36.70 TPY CO, 42.20 TPY VOC, 16.43 TPY total HAPs, 3.95 TPY formaldehyde, 0.28 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.37 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The facility was originally permitted under General Permit GP5-10-00390A & B, which includes emission restrictions on the engines for NOx, NMNEHC, CO, and formaldehyde. All six compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJ, Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The dehydrator is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart HH, NESHAP From Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities. Facility compressors (including the rod packing) are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOO, Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After August 23, 2011, and on or before September 18, 2015. The reciprocating compressors and fugitive components are also subject to the newly promulgated regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.121—129.130 for control of VOC emissions from unconventional oil and natural gas sources (gathering and boosting stations). The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
21-05021, Mechanicsburg Terminal DE LLC, 127 Texaco Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Application received: September 9, 2024. For the operation of a bulk gasoline terminal. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 4.25 tpy PM10, 34.0 tpy NOx, 16.9 tpy CO, 57.0 tpy VOC, 9.56 tpy SOx, 5.67 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11, 123.13, 123.21, 123.22, 129.56, 129.57, 129.59 and 129.62, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, reconstruction, or Modification Commenced after July 23, 1984, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart BBBBBB National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03195, Mount Joy Wire Corp., 1000 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: February 5, 2024. For their wire plating operations. This is for the renewal of the existing State-Only Operating Permit. The actual reported emissions for the facility in 2023 were 6.4 tons of CO, 7.6 tons of NOx, 0.8 ton of VOCs, 2.5 tons of HAPs, 2.4 tons of PM10, and 2.0 tons of 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 all of the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions will include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, and 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.
09-00186, Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Inc., 1000 S Port Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: June 12, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for a bulk material handling facility. The initial operating permit was issued on April 22, 2008. The main sources of emissions are the transfer points from transferring of material, stockpiling of material, and roadway emissions. Sources include hoppers, conveyors, storage domes, stockpiles, one on-site emergency generator and one portable emergency generator, two (2) waste oil heaters, and a gas pumping station with a 2,000-gallon gasoline storage tank. The emergency generators and waste oil heaters are deemed as insignificant sources. The gasoline storage tank (Source ID 107) is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart CCCCCC. Potential emissions from the facility are: Particulate Matter (PM)—411.95 tons per year (TPY), Particulate Matter less than 10 µm (PM-10)—147.12 TPY, Particulate Matter less than 2.5µm (PM-2.5)—31.05 TPY, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)—10.77 TPY, Carbon Monoxide (CO)—2.43 TPY, Sulfur Oxides (SOx)—3.70 TPY, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)—2.46 TPY, and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP)—8.06 TPY. In the initial operating permit, there was a limit of 99.0 tons per 12-month rolling period for PM-10 as a result of PM-10 being used as a pre-curser for the NSR pollutant PM-2.5. This has been revised to state that PM-2.5 shall be restricted to 99.0 tons per 12-month rolling period, as PM-10 is no longer used as a pre-curser for PM-2.5. The permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards 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.
09-00112, Superior Woodcraft Inc., 160 N Hamilton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. Application received: May 9, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. Superior Woodcraft, Inc. manufactures high quality wood cabinets at this facility. There are three coating booths and a staining operation that have the potential to emit 23 tons of volatile organic compounds and 10 tons of a single hazardous air pollutant and 25 tons of a combination of hazardous air pollutants. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. 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.
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.
SOOP 63-01062, Sollon Funeral Home & Cremation Svc Ltd, 30 E College Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Canonsburg Borough, Washington County. Application received: December 13, 2023. Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a crematory facility and is located in Canonsburg Borough, Washington County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue a new, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the facility previously mentioned. Sources of emissions and control at the site consist of one (1) 150 lbs/hr Matthews IE43-PPI (Power Pak I) human crematory incinerator, and one (1) IE43-PPI Secondary Chamber. Facility-wide potential emissions are estimated at 0.58 ton NOx, 0.48 ton CO, 0.36 ton SOx, 0.1 ton VOC, 0.76 ton PM10, and 0.17 ton HAPs. At a minimum, the facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes emission limitations, work practice standards, monitoring requirements, recordkeeping, 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 Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom 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 (63-01062) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx 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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
45-00038A, Electrum Inc., 146 Airport Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, Smithfield Township, Monroe County. Application received: August 12, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Electrum Inc. to install and operate equipment for a metal scrap and commercial metal recycling and recovery facility in Smithfield Township, Monroe County. Plan Approval No. 45-00038A is for installation of one (1) new pot furnace for metal solder and solder dross of non-ferrous metals heated by one natural gas 0.89 MMBtu/hr burner. Emissions will be controlled by one (1) afterburner with a heat input capacity of 1.0 MMBtu/hr and one (1) packed tower wet scrubber which operates in a closed-loop recirculation process to recover from the exhaust gas metal solids that are then fed back into the recovery process. One (1) new incinerator fired by two (2) natural gas-fired burners with a total heat input capacity of 1.0 MMBtu/hr to clean metallic non-hazardous secondary commercial solid waste metals from pre-use medical device scrap. Combustion emissions from the incinerator are exhausted to a natural gas-fired secondary combustion chamber with a total heat input capacity of 4.5 MMBtu/hr to provide primary emissions control and are then controlled by one (1) baghouse with fabric filter and one (1) packed-tower wet scrubber. One (1) 300-kilowatt (kW) electric powered induction melter for precious metals in the form of clean metallic solids which is exhausted to one (1) baghouse with fabric filter. The Facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for Particulate Matter (PM), 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 for Oxides of Sulfur (SOx). The Facility will be exempt from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Ec by instituting work practice requirements incorporated into the Plan Approval in which the Facility will provide training to staff and post signage indicating that hospital waste and/or medical/infectious waste shall not be accepted as a material to be combusted in the proposed incinerator. The Facility will be a minor source of emissions of PM, NOx, SO2, and CO (<100 Tons/yr), VOC's (<50 Tons/yr), HAP's (<25 Tons/yr), HCL (<10 Tons/yr) and Pb (<1 Ton/yr). The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Permit No. 45-00038A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
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. 30161301. NPDES No. PA0236519. Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950, Aleppo and Springhill Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to change 2,315.10 acres of the underground and subsidence control plan boundaries from development mining only to longwall mining. Application received: September 27, 2024. Accepted: November 12, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56140702. NPDES No. PA0236306. Laurel Prep Plant, LLC, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Shade Township, Somerset County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for site plan updates to meet required standards. Application received: October 3, 2024. Accepted: November 12, 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, 814-434-3328.
Mining Permit No. 16940105. NPDES No. PA0212130. Neiswonger Construction, Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258, Perry Township, Clarion County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 131.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Allegheny River classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: November 20, 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. 6478NC4. NPDES No. PA0121606. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 29.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to/and Muddy Run classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. Application received: November 19, 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. 16990301. NPDES No. PA0241521. Glen-Gery Corporation, P.O. Box 7001, 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Monroe Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a large noncoal industrial minerals mining site affecting 150.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Reids Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: 11/18/2024. Application received: November 18, 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. PA0023370. Mining Permit No. 02733702. Consol Mining Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Plum Borough, Allegheny County. Application received: May 13, 2024. Accepted: May 30, 2024.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 155.3 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Little Plum Creek and Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF; add N. Plum Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Little Plum Creek:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.50 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50.2 50.2 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Allegheny River:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 316 493 789 Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0212806. Mining Permit No. 32940105. Consol Mining Co., LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township, Indiana County. NPDES permit renewal for a bituminous surface mine affecting 2.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: September 24, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 009* N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 009 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (lbs/day) XXX XXX 0.23 Manganese (lbs/day) XXX XXX 0.04 Acidity, Net (lbs/day) XXX XXX 1.76 *There are no point source discharges remaining on this permit. This mine site is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. The permitee has incurred a perpetual treatment obligation for this discharge. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0238074. Mining Permit No. 17980115. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township and Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Application received: August 5, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal surface mining affecting 25.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Beaver Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to UNT to Beaver Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (SPA) Existing Stormwater Outfall Intermittent 002 (TF1) Existing Treatment Facility Outfall Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (TF1) (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001 (SPA)
(Discharges during Dry Weather)30-Day
Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90. Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001 (SPA)
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001 (SPA) (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal Npdes Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0279749. Mining Permit No. 56190301. Windber Stone, LLC, 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Ogle Township, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large sandstone quarry (industrial minerals), affecting 99.8 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Clear Shade Creek, classified for the following uses: EV, HQ-CWF. These receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application received: August 2, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the limits described previously for noncoal mining activities. Effluent limits for TSS, iron and manganese were originally set by the Bureau of Water Quality in 1981 based on the High Quality Stream designations (upgraded to Exceptional Value in 1993) of Clear Shade Creek. Aluminum limits are applied due to the requirements of the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL.
The following outfalls discharge to: Unnamed Tributary to Clear Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the mine drainage treatment outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 20.0 40.0 40.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report The proposed effluent limits apply to all discharges from stormwater facility outfalls:
Outfalls: 001, 003 Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 20.0 40.0 40.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report The following proposed limits apply to discharges from stormwater facilities during precipitation events exceeding the 10 year/24-hour storm events:
Outfalls: 007 Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) Report Total Iron (mg/L) Report Oil & Grease Report NPDES No. PA0212261. Mining Permit No. 05920301. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Snake Spring Township, Bedford County. Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 784.5 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Cove Creek and Raystown Branch Juniata River, classified for the following use: EV and TSF. Application received: April 15, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Cove Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001A Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001A (All Discharges) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Parameter (unit) Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 75.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX 72.0 Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report The following outfalls discharge to Raystown Branch Juniata River:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 Existing Stormwater/Pit Water 0.262 MGD 004 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Stormwater/Pit Water 0.2 MGD 006 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 and 005
(All Discharges)Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Parameter (unit) Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 004 and 006
(All Discharges)Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Parameter (unit) Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
NPDES No. PA0280836. Mining Permit No. 37230301. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. New NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 100.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to McKee Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: May 6, 2024.
Contact: Elias J Heferle, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0280836 (Mining Permit No. 37230301), Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001), new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, affecting 100.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to McKee Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: 5/6/2024.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to McKee Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 009 New Sediment Pond SPF Precipitation Induced, 0.184 GPM 010 New Sediment Pond SPG Precipitation Induced, 0.142 GPM 011 New Treatment Pond TP4 Intermittent, Pumped, 0.186 GPM The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 011 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 010 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 009
(Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions)30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 009
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 009 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-434-3328.
NPDES No. PA0242365. Mining Permit No. 16030302. I.A. Construction Corporation, 24 Gibb Road, P.O. Box 568, Franklin, PA 16323, Licking Township, Richland Township, Clarion County. Renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 163.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to the Clarion River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Lower Clarion River TMDL. This permit also drains to an unnamed tributary to Turkey Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: May 20, 2024.
Contact: Elias J Heferle, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0280836 (Mining Permit No. 37230301), Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, affecting 100.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to McKee Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: 5/6/2024.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to McKee Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 009 New Sediment Pond SPF Precipitation Induced, 0.184 GPM 010 New Sediment Pond SPG Precipitation Induced, 0.142 GPM 011 New Treatment Pond TP4 Intermittent, Pumped, 0.186 GPM The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 011 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 010 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units
Outfalls: 009
(Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions)30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Acidity Total, as CaCO3 (mg/L) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmohs/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 009
(Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 009 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5929224-010. Seneca Resources Co LLC, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825, Richmond Township and Covington Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 3, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, impacting 59 square feet of an exceptional palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Crooked Creek, PA Quadrangle 41.763314°, -77.130577°);
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 2,149 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.762503°, -77.121687°);
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 32 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.762368°, -77.118801°);
4. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 1,674 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland and 243 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine scrub shrub (EV-PSS) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.762265°, -77.116621°);
5. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 41 linear feet of Elk Run (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.762655°, -77.110988°);
6. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 5,435 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.763116°, -77.108598°);
7. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 22 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) and 4,506 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.763182°, -77.108124°);
8. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 287 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.763201°, -77.106966°);
9. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 38 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.763863°, -77.108842°);
10. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 37 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.764195°, -77.100405°);
11. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 30 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) and 359 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.764384°, -77.1092762°);
12. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 12 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Elk Run (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.760214°, -77.094037°);
13. A temporary road crossing using timber mats, temporary rock for an access road and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 16,901 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland and 2,643 square feet of a palustrine scrub shrub (PSS) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.768058°, -77.083099°);
14. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 4,817 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.767856°, -77.08152°);
15. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 13,357 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.767856°, -77.08152°);
16. A 16-inch diameter waterline impacting 142 linear feet of Tioga River (CWF) (Mansfield, PA Quadrangle 41.767502°, -77.079389°).
The project will result in 49,544 square feet (1.137 acres) of temporary wetland impacts, 2,886 square feet (0.067 acre) of permanent wetland impacts and 354 linear feet of temporary stream impacts all for the purpose of installing a freshwater pipeline in Richmond and Covington Township, Tioga County. The permittee will address permanent wetland impacts by replanting the impacted wetlands with species native to the area and that are also conducive to growing in PSS wetland habitats.
E5929224-011. Seneca Resources Co LLC, 2000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, Delmar Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 15, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain the construction of a well pad impacting 1,384 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.754109°, -77.338166°). The project will result in 1,384 square feet (0.032 acre) of permanent wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas well pad in Delmar Township, Tioga County. The permittee will address permanent wetland impacts by purchasing mitigation credits from the approved Upper Susquehanna River Mitigation Bank Phase II within the Upper Susquehanna River Subbasin Watershed.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E4904224-003. Whispering Mountain Vr, LLC, 27 Newman Rd., Winfield, PA 17889-8823, Point Township, Northumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 5, 2024.
This project proposes the addition of a deck to the rear of an existing dwelling within the floodway. The deck will improve the living space in the backyard and the grading proposed is intended to improve drainage during flooding events. Latitude: N 40.91133°, Longitude: -W 76.75083°.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E3902124-006. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, North Whitehall Township, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 3, 2024.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 0309 Section 14M Project: Outfalls 1. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of a tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S3) consisting of a riprap channel riprap apron. (Impact S3A_OF1) 2. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of a tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S3) consisting of a vegetated channel. (Impact S3B_OF1) 3. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of a tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S7) consisting of a vegetated channel and riprap apron. (Impacts S7_OF1 and S7_IMP1) Box Culverts 4. To extend an existing 96-ft wide box culvert approximately 19-ft for a total out to out width of 125.3-ft. The normal clear span of 10-ft and the minimum underclearance of 6-ft will be maintained. The box culvert carries SR 0309 over a tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF) (Stream S3) (Impacts S3A_IMP1 and S3A_IMP2) Bridges 5. To perform maintenance on an existing bridge carrying SR 0309 over Jordan Creek (TSF, MF) (Stream S4). The maintenance consists of bridge deck and wingwall repairs (Impact S4_IMP2) Wetland Fill 6. To permanently impact 0.03 acre of PEM and PFO wetlands for road widening and shoulder grading. Floodway Fill 7. To place 0.12 acre of fill in the floodway and impact 90 linear feet of a Tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S1) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S1_IMP1 and S1_IMP-3) 8. To place 0.15 acre of fill in the floodway and impact 88 linear feet of a Tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S2) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S2_IMP1 and S2_IMP-2) 9. To place 0.012 acre of fill in the floodway and impact 75 linear feet of a Tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S3) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S3B_IMP1 and S3B_IMP-3) 10. To place 1.1 acres of fill in the floodway of Jordan Creek (TSF, MF, MF) (Stream S4) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S4_IMP1 and S4_IMP3) 11. To place 0.36 acre of fill in the floodway of a Tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF, MF) (Stream S5) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S5_IMP1 and S5_IMP2) 12. To place 0.463 acre of fill in the floodway of a Tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF, MF) (Stream S6) for the purpose milling and paving along with road widening and shoulder grading. (Impacts S6_IMP2 and S6_IMP3) Stream Channel Fill, Stream Channel Changes 13. Approximately 402-LF of tributary to Jordan Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) (Stream S7) will be relocated and graded due to SR 0309 widening and shoulder grading. Floodplain grading will also occur. (Impact S6_IMP1) The proposed project is located along SR 0309 and extends south from the SR 0309/SR 0406 intersection for approximately 3 miles to the SR 0309/SR 1006 intersection (Allentown West and Cementon, PA Quadrangles, Latitude: 40.646106°, Longitude: -75.593521° to Latitude: 40.610877°, Longitude: -75.568027°) in North Whitehall and South Whitehall Townships, Lehigh County. Latitude: 40.646106°, Longitude: -75.593521°.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E20-107. CLP Marina LLC, 713 Broad Acres Road, Naberth, PA 19072, Sadsbury Township, Crawford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 21, 2024.
To modify and maintain dock facilities, including dredging, in Conneaut Lake in the area in front of Hotel Conneaut. The original permit included operation and maintenance of a solid fill pier and floating dock occupying approximately 0.1 acre and an associated mooring area of 0.1 acre. The proposed modification includes operation and maintenance of the original solid fill pier, and installation of floating docks occupying an area extending approximately 180 feet from shore and 190 feet parallel to shore south of the solid fill pier, occupying a total of approximately 1.2 acres of Conneaut Lake. Permit modification will include maintenance dredging of the facilities area. Latitude: 41.632921°, Longitude: -80.313169°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2203124-008. PennDOT Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, City of Harrisburg and Swatara Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 10, 2024.
To remove existing structure and to (1) install and maintain a 80.27 foot x 93.33 foot bridge over UNT Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) with riprap scour protection and (2) 1 60-inch diameter outfall to UNT Paxton Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of improving transportation safety. The project proposes to permanently impact 179 linear feet and temporarily impact 126 linear feet of stream channel. The project is located in the City of Harrisburg and Swatara Township, Dauphin County Latitude: 40.2571°, Longitude: -76.8599°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E2301224-014. Newtown Township, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, Newtown Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 24, 2024.
Newtown Township is proposing to perform the following water encroachment and obstruction activities associated with the Greer Park Stream Restoration and Park Rehabilitation project in and along Foxes Run (CWF, MF): 1. To relocate Foxes Run and to remove an existing dam on the downstream side of the pond resulting in a permanent watercourse impact of 361 linear feet (4,579 square feet, 0.11 acre) and temporary watercourse impact of 361 linear feet (4,579 square feet, 0.11 acre). 2. To reduce the size of the existing pond and perform dredging activities resulting in a permanent wetland impact 26,993 square feet (0.62 acre) and temporary wetland impact of 26,993 square feet (0.62 acre). This activity also includes construction and maintenance of a boardwalk of 206.7 linear feet. This project includes an overall temporary floodplain impact of 27,425 square feet (0.63 acre) and overall permanent floodplain impact of 24,497 square feet (0.56 acre) due to access and grading. This project is located at Greer Park in Newtown Township, Delaware County (USGS PA Media Quadrangle, Latitude 39.992049 N, Longitude 75.396425 W).
E1501224-008. SHS1, LLC, 383 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, East Brandywine Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 18, 2024.
The SHS1 LLC, is proposing replace the existing septic system on a single home dwelling, and to construct and maintain a single-family home waste treatment facility in 100 years of the assumed floodway of the UNT East branch of the Brandywine (HQ, TSF, MF). Work will include, 124 linear feet of 1.25-inch diameter PVC force main followed by 10 linear feet of 4-inch gravity pipe to outfall with the placement of riprap apron resulting in 331 square feet of direct floodway impact with additional 10.86 square feet of indirect floodway impact. The site is located at 555 Reeds Road (Downingtown, PA USGS map Lat: 40.04694; Long: -75.73617) in East Brandywine Township, Chester County. Latitude: 40.04694°, Longitude: -75.73617°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
EA4002224-001. Dallas Area Municipal Authority, 101 Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708, Dallas Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 20, 2024.
To resurface 350 linear feet of UNT to Huntsville Creek (CWF) and reconstruct 350 linear feet of its bank and floodway, resulting in .562 acre of floodway impacts and .08 acre of impacts to the watercourse from top of bank to top of bank. This stream restoration also calls for the installation and grading of low slope wetland benches. 0.05 acre of EV wetland impacts are proposed for the resurfacing of the watercourse. The Project is located 180 ft from the intersection of Windrow Drive and Overbrook Avenue in Dallas Township. (Dallas, PA Kingston Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°, 19`, 1.9"; Longitude: -75°, 57`, 45.75").
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