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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).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jade Wheeler, Clerical Assistant II, 570-327-0551.
Application No. 1824501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lock Haven City Water Department Address 20 East Church Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745Municipality City of Lock Haven County Clinton County Responsible Official Gregory Wilson
20 East Church Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745Consulting Engineer Mark Glen
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received December 4, 2024 Description Developing two new groundwater wells, Matz Well and Quaker Well, connected to the raw water intake lines at the Central Clinton County Water Filtration Authority plant. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers.
Application No. 0924528, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Arbor Estates Address 1081 North Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18902-4364Municipality Plumstead Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Jeffrey V. Yorick
1081 North Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18902-4364Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received December 3, 2024 Description Anion exchange for gross alpha treatment 4-log chlorine contact piping and replacing existing booster pumping equipment. Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0924529, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Warminster Municipal Authority Address 415 Gibson Avenue
Warminster, PA 18974-4163Municipality Warminster Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Timothy Hagey
415 Gibson Avenue
Warminster, PA 18974-4163Consulting Engineer CKS Engineers, Inc.
4259 W. Swamp Road
Suite 410
Doylestown, PA 18902-1033Application Received December 2, 2024 Description To Install treatment systems at well station no's 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 14, 15, and 37.
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.
Ampal-Palmerton, Primary Facility ID # 879349, 2115 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA 18071, Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Haley & Aldrich, 2591 Baglyos Circle, Suite C45, Bethlehem, PA 18020 on behalf of Ampal, Inc., 2115 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA 18071, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with diesel. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times News on November 27, 2024. Application received: December 6, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Gettysburg Foundry, Primary Facility ID # 880155, 2664 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Cumberland Township, Adams County. BL Companies, 2601 Market Place, Suite 350, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of Adams County Industrial Development Authority, 1300 Proline Place, Gettysburg, PA 17325, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with VOCs, SVOCs and metals. The site will be remediated to the Special Industrial Area. Future use of the site is residential and commercial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Gettysburg Times on November 27, 2024. Application received: December 4, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
1341 N. Broad Street Site, Primary Facility ID # 854533, 1341, 1349 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. Terry Harris, Penn's Trail Environmental, LLC, 21 East Lincoln Avenue, Suite 160, Hatfield, PA 19440 on behalf of Becca Kulp, Bergey's Realty Company, 462 Harleysville Pike, Souderton, PA 18964, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with diesel fuel, leaded gasoline, and unleaded gasoline. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNG Intelligencer on November 14, 2024. Application received: November 20, 2024.
Arbonite Facility, Primary Facility ID # 880152, 3826 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902, Buckingham Township and Plumstead Township, Bucks County. Jeffrey Bauer, Whitestone Associates, Inc., 1600 Manor Drive, Suite 220, Chalfont, PA 18914 on behalf of Luca Valentine, Valjon Industries, Inc., 3826 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents and PFAS. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard is the Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on November 24, 2024. Application received: November 25, 2024.
HARARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Hazleton Oil & Environmental, Inc., 300 Tamaqua St., Hazleton, PA 18201. License No. PA-AH 0713. Accepted: November 20, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David G. Balog, P.E. New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
37-00383A: Glacial Sand & Gravel Company, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Scott Township, Lawrence County. Application received: October 15, 2024.
37-00383A: Glacial Sand & Gravel Company (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201), for the construction and initial operation of sand and gravel material processing equipment at their Harlansburg Plant facility in Scott Township, Lawrence County (4338 Harlansburg, Slippery Rock).
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.
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.
06-03193A: Premier Fleet Services, LLC, 869 Water Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, Perry Township, Berks County. Application received: September 12, 2024. For the construction of a paint spray booth at the production facility. The potential emissions for the facility will be approximately 14.3 tpy of VOCs, 3.5 tpy of NOx, 2.02 tpy of CO, and 0.24 tpy of PM10. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources 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. Based on these findings, the DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction of this source.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
49-00053, Shumaker Industries, Inc., 924 Water Street, Northumberland, PA 17857, Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: January 16, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of a State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Shumaker Northumberland fabrication and surface coating facility. The facility's main sources are a shotblasting operating, surface coating process and parts washer. The facility has the potential annual emissions 0.02 ton of carbon monoxide, 0.09 ton of nitrogen oxides, 0.01 ton of sulfur oxides, 0.01 ton of particulate matter, 0.01 ton of particulate matter less than 10 microns in size, less than 2.5 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 8.01 tons of volatile organic compounds. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants has remained the same since the last renewal. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, including 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d ''Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings.'' 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: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
33-00139, Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 4189 Route 219, Brockport, PA 15823, Snyder Township, Jefferson County. Application received: July 7, 2023. The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., machine and maintenance Plant # 76. The primary sources at the facility are two 2.3 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled boilers, 13 natural gas fueled space heaters, machining and maintenance operations, and 2 parts washers. Potential Emissions for the site are less than the Title V thresholds. The facility is a Natural Minor. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP23-000028, Dietz & Watson, Inc., 5701 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: June 22, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit (SMOP) for the operation of a meat packaging facility. The facility's air emission sources include the following: three (3) 11.544 MMBtu/hr natural gas/propane fired boilers, one (1) 9.9 MMBtu/hr natural gas fired heater, ten (10) 1.65 MMBtu/hr natural gas/propane fired food processing ovens, one (1) 0.825 MMBtu/hr natural gas/propane fired food processing oven, two (2) 0.35 MMBtu/hr No. 2 oil/used oil fired heaters, two (2) 0.6 MMBtu/hr natural gas fired heaters, one (1) 4.148 MMBtu/hr natural gas/propane-air mix fired heater, one (1) 2.420 MMBtu/hr natural gas/propane-air mix fired heater, one (1) 308 HP diesel fired emergency generator, one (1) 279 HP diesel fired emergency generator, and one (1) 250 HP diesel fired fire pump. The renewal SMOP will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Dietz & Watson, Inc. OP23-000028'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting information are available by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to the previously listed email address with the subject line. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; sand (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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.
67-03056, SKF USA Inc., 20 Industrial Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, Penn Township, York County. Application received: October 23, 2024. For the operation of a metal parts manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are 10.59 tpy VOC, 2.62 tpy PM-10, 2.52 tpy HAP, 10.81 tpy NOx, 14.24 tpy CO and < 1 tpy SOx. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 (Degreasing operations).
07-03040, Wenger Feeds LLC, 106 S Railroad Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662, Martinsburg Borough, Blair County. Application received: November 7, 2024. For the operation of an animal feed processing mill and manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.12 tpy NOx, 1.78 tpy CO, 19.5 PM10, 0.11 tpy VOC, 0.02 tpy SOx, and 0.04 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 §§ 123.13 and 123. 21.
67-03181, Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 24 N Second Street, New Freedom, PA 17349, Stewartstown Borough, York County. Application received: November 25, 2024. For the operation of a human crematory. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.93 tpy NOx, 1.61 tpy CO, 1.59 PM10, 0.14 tpy VOC, 0.72 tpy SOx, and 0.02 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code § 123.21.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineer Manager, 484-250-7505.
23-00064, Lawn Croft Cemetery, 1000 West Ridge Road, Linwood, PA 19061, Philadelphia County. Application received: March 13, 2024. This action is for the renewal of the existing State-Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit. The facility operates the following natural gas-fired crematory units: one (1) IE 43-Power Pak II unit manufactured by IE & E Company (Source ID 002) and one (1) 100 Classic model cremation unit manufactured by US Cremation Equipment (Source ID 003). The 100 Classic unit (Source ID 003) was installed under Plan Approval 23-0064A as a replacement for an All Crematory unit, Model No. L-1701-A (Source ID 001). All applicable emissions limits, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements of Plan Approval 23-0064A have been incorporated in this renewal permit. Source ID 001 has been removed from the facility. All the conditions for Source ID 001 have been removed from this renewal permit. The potential emissions from the facility are 4.38 tons per year (tpy) Carbon Monoxide, 1.31 tpy Nitrogen Oxides, 3.07 tpy Particulate Matter, 1.10 tpy Sulfur Oxides, and 1.31 tpy Volatile Organic Compounds. The operating permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00209, Univar Solutions USA, 4 Steel Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 23, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit. Univar is a liquid-organic chemical transfer and repackaging facility that distributes to general industry, public utilities, water and wastewater companies, food processing companies, and industrial accounts. The facility has a volatile organic compound emission limit of 22 tpy and a hazardous air pollutant limit of 24.4 tpy. The facility consists of mainly storage tanks, loading and unloading operations for the transfer of the liquid chemicals and operates without any changes. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in the permit to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
65-00800, Columbia Gas Transmission LLC, 807 Ada Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: November 9, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the Delmont Compressor Station in Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Equipment at this facility includes one (1) 804 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one (1) 1,100 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one (1) 135 bhp natural gas-fired emergency generator engine, one (1) 2.0 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired line heater, one (1) 0.60 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired heater, two (2) 1,000-gallon each pipeline liquids storge tanks, pipeline liquids loading, miscellaneous storage tanks, pneumatic devices fugitive emissions, venting emissions, and pipeline component fugitive emissions. Potential annual emissions from this facility are as follows: 35.16 tons NOx, 4.73 tons VOCs, 5.92 tons CO, 0.76 ton PM10, 0.76 ton PM2.5, 0.06 ton SO2, 5.02 tons total HAPs, 3.53 tons formaldehyde, and 9,990 tons GHG as CO2e. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The three (3) engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE). The proposed operating permit includes emissions limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility. 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 calling Thomas J. Joseph, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager, at 412-442-4336. Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 65-00800) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
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. 30831303. NPDES PA0013511. Iron Cumberland, LLC, 200 Evergreene Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Center and Whiteley Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of twenty-four (24) GOB ventilation boreholes, affecting 15.57 surface acres. Application received: October 23, 2024. Accepted: November 27, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30031301. NPDES PA0235610. Dana Mining Company of PA, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541, Whiteley, Perry and Dunkard Townships, Greene County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: October 31, 2024. Accepted: December 3, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32840701. NPDES PA0092193. Tanoma Coal Company, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Suite 370, Latrobe, PA 15650, Rayne Township, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 7, 2024. Accepted: November 26, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30080701. NPDES PA0235806. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 4, 2024. Accepted: November 25, 2024.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56813104. NPDES No. PA0599115. PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. NPDES renewal and reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine affecting 344.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: December 4, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32040202. NPDES No. PA0249670. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. NPDES permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and coal refuse reprocessing mine affecting 34.5 acres. Receiving streams: Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: December 9, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17930117. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Goshen Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for application for a bituminous surface coal mine affecting 329.8 acres. The renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Surveyor Run and Surveyor Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: November 22, 2024. Accepted: December 2, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 03030102. NPDES No. PA0250350. Bedrock Mines, LP, P.O. Box 221, Zelienople, PA 16063, East Franklin Township and Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County. Revision application for land use change from cropland to recreational to an existing bituminous or noncoal surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 0.5 acre. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Long Run and to Long Run, to Patterson Creek, to Buffalo Creek and to the Allegheny River, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: November 19, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54850201. Joe Kuperavage Coal Company, 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 31.1 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: November 14, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 54773017. KK Coal, LLC, P.O. Box 8, Cumbola, PA 17930, East Norwegian and Blythe Townships, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 259.0 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: November 18, 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. 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. 16242802. P. Tinkers Contracting, Inc., 954 Reed Road, Clarion, PA 16214, Ashland Township, Clarion County. Application for a variance to conduct mining and support activities within 100 feet of a public road on an existing small noncoal industrial minerals surface mining permit, affecting 5.0 acres. Mining activities will take place up to the right a way of the road. Receiving stream(s): Little East Sandy Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 4, 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. PA0213535. Mining Permit No. 30841316. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Aleppo Township, Greene County. Application received: September 5, 2023. Accepted: October 3, 2023.
A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit, affecting 44,069.11 underground acres and 1,923.01 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Tributary 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork, classified for the following use: TSF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 038 discharging to Trib 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solid (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 039 discharging to Trib 32575 to South Fork Dunkard Fork
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0236578. Mining Permit No. 32220701. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Washington Township, Indiana County. Application received: February 27, 2024. Accepted: April 11, 2024.
A new NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 281.5 proposed surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Tributary 46761 to Crooked Creek, Tributary 46762 to Crooked Creek, Tributary 46764 to Crooked Creek and Dark Hollow Run; classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked 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 005 discharging to Tributary 46764 to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to Dark Hollow Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Annual
Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant. Loading Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 5,000 lb/day
Annual
Average- - - Report
pH (mg/l) - 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) - 0.0 - - Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to Tributary 46761 to Crooked Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report
Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 discharging to Tributary 46762 to Crooked Creek are:
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) - - - - Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report
pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report
Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
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. PA0259331. Mining Permit No. 61120107. Hillside Stone, LLC, 228 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130, Irwin Township, Venango County. Modification of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal surface mining affecting 62.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Scrubgrass Creek TMDL. Application received: June 24, 2024.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov (Contact: Elias J Heferle).
NPDES No. PA0259331 (Mining Permit No. 61120107), Hillside Stone, LLC (228 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130), modification of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from coal surface mining in Irwin Township, Venango County, affecting 62.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Scrubgrass Creek TMDL. Application received: June 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 outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 (SP1) New Sediment Pond SP1 Precipitation Induced, 0.100 GPM 002 (SP2) Existing Treatment Pond SP2 Intermittent (Pumped), 0.014 GPM 003 (SP3) New Sediment Pond SP3 Precipitation Induced, 0.100 GPM The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (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 Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) 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, 003 (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) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
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
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0252417. Mining Permit No. 03122001. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, West Franklin, Clearfield and Winfield Townships, Armstrong and Butler Counties. Application received: May 9, 2024.
A total of 1,931.2 acres is permitted for underground mining and surface activities affect 193.3 acres. The permit includes a variance for a stream crossing on Unnamed tributary (UNT) A beginning 313 feet upstream of the stream crossing and extending downstream 2,400 feet. The last 1,021 feet of the stream is enclosed underground. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries (UNTs) to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. In accordance with an approved Anti-degradation Supplement, stormwater resulting from storm events up to a 10-year/24-hour event is retained and recycled, with discharges from emergency spillways when storm events exceed this level. The receiving streams are subject to the UNT Buffalo Creek Total Maximum Daily Load. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the nearest point of discharge is Creekside Mushrooms, Ltd. (PWS 5030834) on Buffalo Creek. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified. The following outfalls represent emergency spillways in response to precipitation that exceeds a 10-year/24-hour event.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater Outfall 002 N Stormwater Outfall 003 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed instantaneous limitations for the previously listed emergency spillway discharges are as follows:
Parameter Instant. Instant. Minimum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Iron (mg/L) -- 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) -- 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) -- 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) -- 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) -- 50.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 -- Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) Report
Sulfate (mg/L) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Flow (gpm) Report Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0594229. Mining Permit No. 66880301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Fell Township, Wyoming County. Application received: December 19, 2023.
Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 94.6 acres. Receiving stream: Buttermilk Creek, classified for the following use: CWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Buttermilk Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.05 MGD 002 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 0.05 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 001 0.05 0.05 Discharge (MGD) 002 0.05 0.05 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E5904123-004. PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave, Montoursville, PA 17754, Brookfield Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 31, 2024.
PA DOT proposes an amendment to a previously permitted stream restoration and stabilization project, which was further eroded prior to construction during flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. The project is located at the confluence of Troups Creek and the South Brook of Troups Creek and just upstream of the SR 4009 bridge. The project effectively remains similar with additional excavation of streambed material from the South Brook of Troups Creek and additional stabilization (R-8 Rip Rap along the right stream bank). The South Brook of Troups Creek was completely filled with deposition during the flooding and will require approximately 140 LF of deposition removal to restore the normal channel width and depth. The R-8 Rip Rap along the right bank will be extended upstream approximately 70 LF and approximately 80 LF downstream. The upstream extension will protect the right bank of the South Brook of Troups Creek. The downstream extension will protect the right abutment and wing walls of the bridge on SR 4009 along Troups Creek. The R-8 Rip Rap along the right stream bank will be a 1.5:1 side slope with an elevated floodplain bench along the toe of slope. The slope toe key, floodplain bench and slope will be grouted to approximately the elevation of the top of the floodplain bench. The remainder of the slope will not be grouted. The slope will be choked with approximately 12 inches of native streambed material. The floodplain bench will be choked with approximately 18 inches of native streambed material. The proposed alignment of the South Brook of Troups Creek and Troups Creek will be shifted north east through the construction of a large floodplain bench. The floodplain bench will be constructed within the channel of Troups Creek. The channel is overly wide and deep, which results in a large depositional area just upstream of the SR 4009 bridge. The total Rip Rap stabilization along the right channel bank will be approximately 534 LF. The floodplain bench will be choked with native streambed material, include live stake plantings and four upstream log deflectors. The project will remove approximately 284 LF of gravel deposition in the center of the Troups Creek channel to restore the normal channel width and depth. The excavated streambed material will be utilized as material to choke the floodplain bench and Rip Rap along the right channel bank. A temporary access road and temporary cofferdam will be utilized to construct the project. The project results in 534 LF of permanent channel impact and 351 LF of temporary impacts. The project will utilize a cofferdam system during construction. The project includes approximately 50 LF of driven sheet piling at the bridge wing wall. A detour will be utilized to convey traffic during construction. The project will permanently impact 0.02 acre of jurisdictional wetlands. The wetland impact is considered de minimis and does not require mitigation. Troups Creek is designated as a Cold Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards. Latitude: 41°, 59`, 37", Longitude: -77°, 29`, 32".
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104224-010. Jersey Shore Water Authority, 1111 Bardo Avenue P.O. Box 5046, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Anthony Township and Salladasburg Borough, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 10, 2024.
The goal of the project is to replace the existing, aging conventional filtration system with a new membrane filtration system and all the applicable appurtenance. The project will include the construction of a new control building which will house the membrane filtration system and associated equipment. A new pretreatment chemical feed building, chemical feed systems, instrumentation, supervisory control, and data access (SCADA) system and an emergency generator. The new treatment facility will meet the future water system demands and ensure compliance with future regulations. Once the membrane filtration system is operational and approval is granted by the Department, the current conventional filtration system will be removed from service and the existing filtration building will be demolished. Latitude: 41.323592°, Longitude: -77.189802°.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E2301224-012. Haverford Township, 1014 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083, Haverford Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: September 11, 2024.
Haverford Township is proposing to construct and maintain (4) 1-foot diameter x 60-foot tall light poles and 515 linear feet of 2-inch diameter conduit by open cut trenching within the floodplain of Darby Creek (TSF-MF) resulting in +/−2,180 square feet of permanent floodplain impact and +/−4,645 square feet of temporary floodplain impact. The trenching for permanent field lighting electrical conduit will be backfilled with excavated material to match existing grade. This project is located at the existing McDonald Field, near the intersection of Burmont Road and Warrior Road in Haverford Township, Delaware County (USGS PA Chester Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.957177 N, Longitude: 75.333804 W).
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