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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR
NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOsThe State Conservation Commission has taken the following actions on previously received applications for nutrient management plans under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, for agricultural operations that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits or NOIs for coverage under a general permit for CAFOs under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal under 3 Pa.C.S. § 517, section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge actions, appeals must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary of the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—ACTIONS
Agricultural Operation Name and Address County Total Acres Animal Equivalent Units Animal Type Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Approved or
DisapprovedShady Rill Farm LLC
Neal and Jay Paul Hoover
252 Tharp Road
Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853Snyder County 737.4 1,033.58 Swine NA Approved Harlan Huber
118 Killinger Road
Annville, PA 17003Lebanon County 57.4 857.77 Laying Hens Steer
HorseNA Approved
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this document to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions Taken 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: Victoria Frederick, Clerical Assistant, 570-826-2502.
Operation Permit No. 2450107-E1, Public Water Supply.
Applicant The Russell Family Partnership Address P.O. Box 70
Stroudsburg, PA 18360Municipality Smithfield Township County Monroe County Consulting Engineer Russell D. Scott IV. P.E.
RKR Hess
A Division of UTRS, Inc.
112 N Courtland Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301Application Received November 25, 2024 Permit Issued December 6, 2024 Description Proposed work includes the utilization of the existing well, known as Well No. 3 (Source 003), and the construction of a new shed to act as the treatment plant (TP) to house the disin-
fection system components with all necessary piping and appurtenances for associated Entry Point (EP) 101.Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Construction Permit No. 1524512, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Nottingham Manor Mobile Home Park Address 478 West Christie Road Nottingham, PA 19362-9701 Municipality West Nottingham Township County Chester County Consulting Engineer Evan Mills Environmental
101 Fellowship Road
P.O. Box 735
Uwchland, PA 19480-0735Application Received October 9, 2024 Permit Issued November 25, 2024 Description Amend permit to implement corrosion control treatment,
(+) ph. corrosion control and copper lead passivation with mono sodium orthophosphate.Construction Permit No. 1524512, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Nottingham Manor Mobile Home Park Address 478 West Christie Road Nottingham, PA 19362-9701 Municipality West Nottingham Township County Chester County Consulting Engineer Evan Mills Environmental Mental, LLC
101 Fellowship Road
P.O. Box 735
Uwchland, PA 19480-0735Application Received October 9, 2024 Permit Issued November 25, 2024 Description Amend permit to implement corrosion control treatment,
(+) ph. corrosion control and copper lead passivation with mono sodium orthophosphate.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.
Operation Permit 1421511. PWSID No. 4140120. Walker Township Water Association, 250 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Walker Township, Centre County. Application received: November 22, 2024. Permit Issued: December 5, 2024. Booster station and waterline improvements project: generally including the construction of a proposed booster station and approx. 25,000 lf of waterline replacement with associated valves, hydrants, service line reconnections and water main reconnection.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Actions Taken on Applications Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
22-1038A, Water Allocations. Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Dauphin County, Lebanon County. Approval for the subsidiary allocation with the City of Lebanon Authority. Application received: October 12, 2018. Approved: December 2, 2024.
BIOSOLIDS INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PABIG, SSN AND PABIS)The Department of Environmental Protection has taken the following actions on the previously received individual permit applications for the land application of treated sewage sludge (biosolids).
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. Section 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge this action, the appeal must reach the board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
Northcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: John Springer, Licensed Professional Geologist, 570-321-6516.
Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG-08, for Denali Water Solutions, 220 S. Commerce Ave., 1st Floor, Russellville, AR 72801, Herrick Township, Bradford County. Jones—Home Farm, 570 McGovern Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853. Agricultural Utilization of Biosolids Application received: October 11, 2024. Approved: December 4, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Eric Laur, Soil Scientist, 717-705-4773.
Site Suitability Notice for Land Application Under Approved PAG08, for Material Matters, Inc., 206 South Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Earl Township, Lancaster County. Solomon Stoltzfus Farm, 763 New Holland Rd., New Holland, PA 17557. Application received: October 25, 2024. Approved: December 6, 2024.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
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The Following Plans and Reports Were Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Provisions of Sections 301—308 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.301—6026.308) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, will also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
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 Department has received the following plans and reports.
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 Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel, leaded gasoline, and unleaded gasoline. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Romill Associates, LP, Primary Facility ID # 844303, 1312 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Michael Kern, Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Charles Miller, MMCO Auto, LLC, 1312 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428, submitted a Risk Assessment/Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents, PAHs, and used motor oil. The Risk Assessment/Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards.
2181 Bennett Road, Primary Facility ID # 718337, 2181 Bennett Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Thomas Petrecz, Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc., 400 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA 18901, on behalf of Ammar Hallaj, 2181 Bennett Road Property, LLC, 2181 Bennett Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standards.
Tioga Marine Terminal Pier 179N, Primary Facility ID # 722887, 3300 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Greg Rosenzweig, Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Richard Sherman, Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, LLC, One Terminal Road, Carteret, NJ 07008, submitted a Risk Assessment/Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The Risk Assessment/Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards.
230 Fairhill Street and 551 York Road, Primary Facility ID # 848582, 230 Fairhill Street and 551 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Shad Manning, REPSG, Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Avenue, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19142, on behalf of Matthew Genesio, 230 Fairhill Associates, LLC, P.O. Box 222, Southeastern, PA 19399, submitted a Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with inorganics and unleaded gasoline. The Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standards.
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The Department Has Taken Action on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Section 250.8 of 25 Pa. Code and administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben, 814-350-5132.
Matson 2 Oil Well, Primary Facility ID # 879094, Spring Creek Road, Sigel, PA 15860, Warsaw Township, Jefferson County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, on behalf of Diversified Production, LLC, 126 Industry Road, # 201, Waynesburg, PA 15370, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-TMB, benzene, cyclohexane, ethylbenzene, isopropyl benzene, naphthalene, sec-butylbenzene, tert-butylbenzene, toluene, total xylenes, 1,1'-biphenyl, 2-methylnaphtalene, acenaphthene, anthracene, benzo[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[g,h,I]perylene, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, phenanthrene, pyrene, and phenolics. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: December 5, 2024.
Richard Smith Trucking Spill, Primary Facility ID # 264498, 5188 Route 219, Brockport, PA 15823, Horton Township, Elk County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412, on behalf of Richard Smith Trucking Company, 4659 Westville Road, Brockway, PA 15824, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with benzene, ethylbenzene, cumene, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), naphthalene, toluene, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: December 5, 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.
1616 West Hunting Park, LLC, Primary Facility ID # 871542, 1616-1620 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, 2225 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Lender Consulting Services, 40 La Riviere Drive, Suite 120, Buffalo, NY 14202, submitted a Remediation Investigation Report/Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil, leaded gasoline, unleaded gasoline, and used motor oil. The Report Was not acceptable to meet Statewide health and site-specific standards. Issued an administrative deficiency letter: December 2, 2024.
2944 Samuel Drive Site, Primary Facility ID # 840740, 2944 Samuel Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. React Environmental Professional Services Group, Inc., 6901 Kingsessing Avenue, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19142, on behalf of 2944 Samuel Drive, Inc., 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with inorganics and PAHs. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: December 3, 2024.
8362-8280 State Road Site, Primary Facility ID # 873683, 8362-8280 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The Vertex Companies, LLC, 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA 19013, on behalf of JRM Developers, 9525 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The Report Was not acceptable to meet Statewide health and site-specific standards. Issued an administrative deficiency letter: December 4, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Riverfront Park Development, Primary Facility ID # 817623, Tax Parcel 211-A-50, Pittsburgh, PA 15225, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Justin Lauterbach, 2001 Waterdam Plaza Drive, Suite 205, Canonsburg, PA 15317, on behalf of Jeanne M. Creese, 5050 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225, submitted a Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with arsenic, lead. The Report Was acceptable to meet site-specific standards. Approved: December 5, 2024.
Spicket Booster Station, Primary Facility ID # 878978, 322 Calico Run Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Franklin Township, Greene County. Ronald F. Doumont, 100 Ryan Court, Suite 20, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, on behalf of Kyle Borden, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317-6506, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with aluminum, barium, boron, iron, lithium, manganese, selenium, strontium, vanadium, zinc. The Final Report Was not acceptable to meet Statewide health standards. Issued a technical deficiency letter: December 5, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Action(s) Taken on Hazardous Waste Transporter License 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.
Transporter License Expired
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams
Environmental Protection & Improvement Co. LLC, 319 Ave P, Newark, NJ 07105. License No. PA-AH 0907. Application received: December 1, 2024. Effective December 1, 2024.
Transporter License Reissued
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. Application received: November 20, 2024. Effective November 20, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Actions(s) Taken on Permit(s) 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.
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.
PA5213820892. Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. A permit renewal for the continued operation of a hazardous waste storage facility. Application received: July 6, 2023. Issued: December 6, 2024.
Persons interested in reviewing the permit may contact 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 DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Actions(s) Taken on Permit(s) 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.
WMGR091SE001. Oil Filter Recyclers, LLC, 3799 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This general permit is for a Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR091 for processing of used oil filters and beneficial use of the resultant scrap metal and waste oil at Philly Oil Crushers Facility, located at 3010 East Ontario Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, in Philadelphia County. Application received: June 26, 2024. Issued: December 3, 2024.
Persons interested in reviewing the permit may contact 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 DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR138SW001. Woehler Landscape Supply Yard at 202, LLC, 1357 Streets Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, Peters Township, Washington County. A Determination of Applicability for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR138SW001 was issued for the processing of yard waste, land clearing and grubbing waste, concrete and asphalt waste, construction and demolition waste, and pre-consumer and post-consumer asphalt shingles at the Woehler Landscape Supply and Recycling Center, located at 202 Buckeye Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Application received: July 10, 2024. GP coverage issued: November 26, 2024.
Persons interested in reviewing the permit may contact Regional Files (412-442-4100), Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984.
AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
AG5-59-00015C: NFG Midstream Covington LLC, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Sullivan Township, Tioga County. The Department approved the construction and operation of one 1,900 bhp Waukesha L7044GSI S5 natural gas-fired compressor engine controlled by SNCR, one 225 kW Kohler 200 REZXB natural gas-fired generator engine controlled by SNCR, one 340 kw Kohler 300 REZXC natural gas-fired emergency generator engine controlled by SNCR, one 214 kW John Deere 6068HF485 diesel-fired emergency generator engine, two 295-gallon oil storage tanks, and one 2.5 MMBtu/hr Cimarron Hy-Bon CH2.5 enclosed flare as well as the continued operation of all existing sources at the site, which includes two 1,380 bhp compressor engines and one 60 MMSCFD dehydrator unit as well as other ancillary equipment, pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at their Krause Compressor Station. Application received: November 12, 2024. Approved: December 6, 2024. Expiration date: December 5, 2029.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
GP1-19-00010B: Wise Foods, Inc., 228 Raseley Street, Berwick, PA 18603, Berwick Borough, Columbia County. The Department approved authorization to construct and operate a Power Flame Incorporated Heat and Control manufactured Model HX-11.5 natural gas fired boiler with a rated heat input capacity of 17.2 MMBtu per hour pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit BAQ-GPA/GP-1: Gas and No. 2 Oil Fired Small Combustion Units at Wise Foods, Inc.'s Berwick Plant. Application received: November 4, 2024. Authorized: December 4, 2024. Expiration date: June 3, 2026.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Manager, 570-826-2341.
GP3-35-038: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP3 for the installation and operation of portable non-metallic mineral processing equipment at the Jessup Borough location. Application received: October 1, 2024. Issued: December 9, 2024.
GP9-35-036: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP9 for the installation and operation of engines associated with the portable non-metallic mineral processing equipment at the Jessup Borough location. Application received: October 1, 2024. Issued: December 9, 2024.
GP3-48-039: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Stockertown Borough, Northampton County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP3 for the installation and operation of portable non-metallic mineral processing equipment at the Buzzi Unicem Stockertown location. Application received: October 1, 2024. Issued: December 9, 2024
GP9-48-039: Northledge LLC, 930 Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017, Stockertown Borough, Northampton County. The Department issued the general plan approval and Operating Permit GP9 for the installation and operation of engines associated with the portable non-metallic mineral processing equipment at the Buzzi Unicem Stockertown location. Application received: October 1, 2024. Issued: December 9, 2024.
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.
GP1-09-0109: PPB Energy/Philadelphia Park Casino Racetrack, 3001 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020-2006, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. This action is for the issuance of a General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for two 17 MMBtu Boilers located at the facility. Application received: November 12, 2024. Issued: December 3, 2024.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP5-63-00992B/AG5-63-00018B: MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC, 1515 Arapahoe St., Tower 1, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202, Robinson Township, Washington County. On December 4, 2024, to authorize construction and operation of: Four (4) 5,000 hp electric driven reciprocating compressors, One (1) Exterran (or equivalent) 150 MMSCFD TEG dehydration unit at Imperial Phase II equipped with a 2.5 MMBtu/hr and regen overheads controlled by an enclosed combustor, C204, rated at 7.0 MMBtu/hr, One (1) Reboiler rated at 2.5 MMBtu/hr, Loadout operations at Imperial with the increased throughputs, Blowdown and rod packing emissions associated with the electric compressor engines, Pigging equipment at Imperial; and Zeeco ground flare rated at 7.0 MMBtu/hr; and the existing sources: Two (2) 100-hp electric driven reciprocating compressors at Cibus Ranch, Eight (8) 5000-hp electric-driven reciprocating compressors at Cibus Ranch, One (1) Exterran or equivalent, TEG dehydrator at Cibus Ranch, 130-145 MMSCF/day; equipped with three phase flash separator and reboilers, 2.5 MMBtu/hr; controlled by an enclosed flare rated at 7.0 MMBtu/hr. Installed in 2016, One (1) Enclosed Ground Flare of Flare Industries (or equivalent) at Cibus Ranch, at 7.0 MMBtu/hr, pilot heat rated at 0.08 MMBtu/hr, and control efficiency 98%. The flare is not a manufacturer tested model, One (1) TEG dehydrator of Exterran (or equivalent) at Imperial, 166 MMSCF/day; equipped with three phase flash separator and reboilers, 2.5 MMBtu/hr; controlled by an enclosed flare. Installed in 2018, One (1) Enclosed combustor rated at 7.0 MMBtu/hr with a destruction efficiency of 98%. This unit is not a manufactured tested model, Four (4) 520-gallon methanol storage tanks. Two (2) tanks at Cibus Ranch and two (2) tanks are at Imperial. Estimated annual throughput is 4,168-gallons, Three (3) intermittent gas-driven pneumatic devices each rated at 13.5 scfh. Two (2) units are installed at Cibus, and one (1) unit is installed at Imperial, Venting/Blowdown and rod packing emissions associated with all the electric compressor engines, Pigging equipment at Cibus, One (1) Process Flare at Cibus manufactured by Zeeco, rated at 298 MMBtu/hr, and 98% control efficiency, methanol losses and measurement venting at their Cibus Ranch Imperial CS located in Robinson Township, Washington County. Application received: November 5, 2024. Authorized: December 4, 2024.
GP21-30-00816A: Perennial CMM Pennsylvania, LLC, 1375 County Road 8690, West Plains, MO 65775, Wayne Township, Greene County. The Department has issued a GP21-30-00816A general plan approval for one (1) 22.0 MMBtu/hr enclosed flare, manufactured by Perennial Energy LLC, model FL-78-30-E, serial FLR2063 with 98% control efficiency and 0.2 MMBtu/hr pilot that is located at the Cumberland Mine Borehole CMB 10 (39.795525° N, 80.245857° W). Application received: September 25, 2024. Authorized: December 5, 2024.
GP21-30-00825A: Perennial CMM Pennsylvania, LLC, 1375 County Road 8690, West Plains, MO 65775, Franklin Township, Greene County. The authorization under General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for New or Modified Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flare (GP-21) has been issued to allow the construction and/or operation of one 22MMBtu/hr Enclosed Flare made by Perennial CMM Pennsylvania, LLC. Application received: September 5, 2024. Revised: September 27, 2024.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
43-270O: CCL Container Hermitage Inc., 1 Llodio Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Issued a plan approval for the proposed construction and operation of an aerosol/beverage can manufacturing line (Source 114) at their facility located in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County. The proposed aerosol/beverage can manufacturing line will replace an existing aerosol/beverage can manufacturing line (Source 103) at the facility. New source 114 and the air contaminant emissions will be controlled by two (2) existing regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO) (Control Devices C06 and C08) and a fabric collector (C15A). The facility will remain Synthetic Minor after this project. This permit expires June 30, 2026. Application received: October 23, 2023. Issued: November 25, 2024.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0019B: Lockheed Martin Corp, 230 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406-2902, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is for a plan approval for the installation of 2 spray booths, one robotic and one manual, in Building 100, along with two fume hoods which are insignificant sources. Application received: November 21, 2024. Issued: December 3, 2024.
09-0210B: Waste Management of Fairless, LLC, Old Bordentown Rd & Steel Rd S, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for an extension of the plan approval for the operation and shakedown of three 5,000 SCFM ultra-low emission flares to combust the landfill gas collected from GROWS, GROWS North, and Fairless Landfills. Application received: December 3, 2024. Issued: December 5, 2024.
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.
56-00262B: Mostoller Landfill, Inc., 7095 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. On December 6, 2024, the Department issued a plan approval to authorize an increase in allowable emissions from the leachate storage tank and a correction to the listed design capacity of the landfill at Mostoller Municipal Waste Landfill. The allowable emissions from the leachate storage tank have been increased from 0.34 ton/year to 2.7 tons/year VOCs. The correction of design capacity to 15.2 million tons of waste will result in no additional emissions. The plan approval includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements at the facility located in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Application received: June 20, 2022. Issued: December 6, 2024.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
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.
11-00434: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Rd., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Jackson Township, Cambria County. On December 4, 2024, the Department issued a modified State-Only Operating Permit to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. for the Vintondale Quarry located in Jackson Township, Cambria County. The modification removes a requirement for the conveyers on site to be enclosed, while maintaining that their emissions must be controlled using water sprays. Sources of emissions consist of a sandstone processing plant, controlled by water sprays, and haul roads controlled by a water truck. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 40.5 TPY PM; and 19.6 TPY PM-10. Application received: August 28, 2024. Permit modification issued: December 4, 2024.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
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.
05-05026: Steckman Ridge, LP, 8177 U.S. Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522, Monroe Township, Bedford County. For a de minimis emissions increase of 0.03 tpy VOC resulting from installation of a filter separator and associated piping components at the facility. This is the first de minimis emissions increase at the facility during the term of the current Operating Permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00010: Cleveland Cliffs Plate LLC, 139 Modena Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320, City of Coatesville, Chester County. On October 8, 2024, Cleveland Cliffs Plate LLC, submitted a De Minimis request to purchase four (4) additional oxy-fuel cutting torches at their Title V facility. The facility is a steel recycling and steel manufacturing facility. The purpose of the oxy-fuel cutting torches is to give the facility flexibility to cut steel slabs as necessary at a more efficient rate. The oxy-fuel torches have a potential to emit, in tons per year, of: Nitrogen Oxides—0.254; Carbon Monoxide—0.213; Volatile Organic Compounds—0.014; Sulfur Oxides—0.002; and Particulate Matter—0.019. All emission rates are below the threshold limits under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(d). The facility performed a Non-attainment New Source Review (NNSR) analysis. Per the analysis, the new oxy-fuel cutting torches do not trigger NNSR. At the next permit action, the new sources will be added to the permit.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56230101. NPDES No. PA0279897. Fieg Brothers, P.O. Box 38, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 133.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 15, 2023. Permit issued: December 4, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17940107. NPDES No. PA0219801. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Renewal of a mining permit and NPDES permit for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine affecting 531.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): watershed of an unnamed tributary to Saltlick Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: June 28, 2024. Accepted: July 18, 2024. Issued: December 3, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 35910101. NPDES Permit No. PA0595187. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., 220 South River Street, Plains, PA 18705, Fell Township, Lackawanna County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 425.0 acres. Receiving stream: Wilson Creek. Application received: June 24, 2021. Renewal issued: December 4, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 40663025. Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC, 100 Hazlebrook Road, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Transfer of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation affecting 279.57 acres. Receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: September 15, 2023. Transfer issued: December 5, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 40663025. GP104 Permit No. PAM123026. Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC, 100 Hazlebrook Road, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: Black Creek. Application received: September 15, 2023. Coverage issued: December 5, 2024.
Noncoal Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58232501. Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LaRaysville, PA 18829, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a GP105 quarry operation affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to North Branch Wyalusing Creek. Application received: November 21, 2022. Permit issued: December 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58232501. GP104 Permit No. PAM123001. Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LaRaysville, PA 18829, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: UNT to North Branch Wyalusing Creek. Application received: November 21, 2022. Coverage issued: December 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58230301. Three Lakes Stone, LLC, 405 TR Williams Road, Clifford Township, PA 18470, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation affecting 44.1 acres. Receiving stream: Martins Creek. Application received: April 10, 2023. Permit issued: December 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58230301. GP104 Permit No. PAM123014. Three Lakes Stone, LLC, 405 TR Williams Road, Clifford Township, PA 18401, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: Martins Creek. Application received: April 10, 2023. Coverage issued: December 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58232509. S. McClain Stone Co., Inc., P.O. Box 585, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a GP105 quarry operation affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to White Creek. Application received: May 15, 2023. Permit issued: December 9, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 58232509. GP104 Permit No. PAM123016. S. McClain Stone Co., Inc., P.O. Box 585, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: UNT to White Creek. Application received: May 15, 2023. Coverage issued: December 9, 2024.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity..
Blasting Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Permit No. 14244108. Wampum Hardware Co., 636 Paden Rd., New Galilee, PA 16141, Benner Township, Centre County. Blasting for Commerical Development Application received: December 2, 2024. Issued: December 4, 2024. Expiration date: December 31, 2025.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Robert Graves, Completed Projects Section Chief, 717-783-7480.
E1112223-001. PA Department of General Services, 18th and Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, Wilmore Borough, Cambria County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
This permit is to construct and maintain a flood protection project along North Branch Little Conemaugh River (NBLC) and Little Conemaugh River (LC). The flood protection project is known as DGS 181-22 Phase 1 and consists of the following approximate features: (1) Removal of an existing spoil levee along NBLC, (2) The construction of an elevated flood plain along NBLC, (3) Construction of 800 linear feet of compacted earthen leave along NBLC, (4) Construction of 500 linear feet of compacted earthen levee along LC, (5) Construction of 5 levee drainage structures with flap gates and sluice gates, (6) Construction of a new stormwater drainage system, (7) Construction of an interior drainage basin, (8) Construction of State Route 160 roadway elevation adjustment, and (9) Construction and installation of a levee closure structure across State Route 160 Latitude: 40|Ao, 23`, 6" N, Longitude: -78°, 43`, 10" W. Application received: January 10, 2023. Approved: December 6, 2024.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829224-009. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Terry Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Application received: July 12, 2024. Issued: December 4, 2024.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 997 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.635739°, Longitude: -76.353943°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 911 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.630122°, Longitude: -76.352959°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (400 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), 2,299 square feet of floodway impacts, and 256 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628490°, Longitude: -76.351057°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,900 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF), and 4,429 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628216°, Longitude: -76.357169°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 579 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.628252°, Longitude: -76.359429°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 501 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.633946°, Longitude: -76.366627°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 861 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Wyalusing, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.631333°, Longitude: -76.371667°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 5 linear feet (85 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run (CWF, MF) and 11,762 square feet of floodway impacts (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.622737°, Longitude: -76.374413°);
9. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a ford crossing impacting 58 linear feet (85 square feet) of Sugar Run (CWF, MF) and 11,762 square feet of floodway impacts (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.621200°, Longitude: -76.373835°);
10. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2,611 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland, 436 square feet of Palustrine Forested Wetland, 11 linear foot (18 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Sugar Run and 1,572 square feet of floodway impacts (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.618944°, Longitude: -76.374384°);
11. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 287 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.615157°, Longitude: -76.37213°);
12. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and timber mat bridge impacting 695 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Colley, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.610831°, Longitude: -76.371844°);
The project will result in 94 linear feet (1,677 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 24,121 square feet (0.554 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 12,179 square feet (0.280 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 436 square feet (0.010 acre) of temporary PFO wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Terry Township, Bradford County.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E4601224-016. Whitpain Township, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
Whitpain Township is proposing to rehabilitate the existing Mermaid Park by removing the impervious surfaces and to construct and maintain new playgrounds, walking paths, shade structure, and parking lot in and the along the 100-year assumed floodway of Stony Creek (TSF) resulting in approximately 0.279 acre of floodway impact. The site is located near the intersection of Old Arch and Jolly Roads (Lansdale, PA USGS map, Lat: 40.14975; Long: -75.29765) in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.14975°, Longitude: -75.29765°. Application received: June 28, 2024. Accepted: July 12, 2024. Permit issued: December 5, 2024.
Southwest District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E6307224-007. Markwest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC, 4600 Barry Ct., Suite 500, Canonsburg, PA 15317, North Franklin and South Franklin Townships, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. (40.13822, -80.27952), Sub-Basin 20 (Upper Chartiers Creek), Quad Name: Washington West. The project proposes installation of a 20-inch diameter, 7,200-foot-long steel natural gas gathering pipeline within a 100-foot right-of-way (ROW) and installation of three associated temporary access roads. The proposed pipeline will connect the Vankirk natural gas well pad in the west to a tie-in point along the existing MarkWest Franklin Lakeview to Folly Hollow pipeline in the east. The project proposes impacts to four PEM wetlands and one PSS wetland, including 0.14 acre of temporary impacts and 0.18 acre of permanent impacts. Stream and floodway impacts are proposed for Chartiers Creek (WWF) and three unnamed tributaries, including 0.4 acre of temporary impacts and 1.37 acres of permanent impacts. Temporary impacts are associated with site access and include fill, clearing and grubbing. Permanent impacts are associated with the pipeline trench and ongoing ROW maintenance, including excavation, boring, clearing and grubbing, and stream bank stabilization. Total earth disturbance proposed is 17.63 acres. Application received: June 26, 2024. Issued: December 4, 2024.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-8568.
Contact: Curtis N. Brown, P.E., Project Review Section Chief, 717-783-7917.
D59-065A. Wellsboro Borough Municipal Authority, 14 Crafton Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Charleston Township, Tioga County. To modify, operate and maintain Lake Hamilton (PA-602) across Charleston Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.17 acre of wetlands (PEM) and 60 feet of stream for the purpose of meeting Commonwealth regulations and to continue to provide public water supply and flood control. Wetland mitigation is provided by purchasing credits through the Pennsylvania Integrated Ecological Services, Capacity Enhancement and Support Program. Latitude 41.7395 and Longitude -77.2650. Application received: March 13, 2024. Permit issued: December 9, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Southwest District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076524004-00
Applicant Name CNX Gas Co LLC—Bell Point Pad 6
Contact Person Robert Bassett, (724) 485-3647
robertbassett@cnx.com
Address 200 Bell Point Road
City, State, Zip Avonmore, PA 15618
Township(s) Bell Township
County Westmoreland County Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.53583, Long -79.51579, Unnamed tributary to Kiskiminetas River, Ch 93 class WWF
Application received: October 11, 2024
Issued: December 4, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG073024013-00
Applicant Name Equitrans Water Svc (PA) LLC—
NIDBH016 Waterline
Contact Person Kirsten Kiesel
Senior Environmental Coordinator
(412) 660-0979
kirsten.kiesel@eqt.com
Address 0.77 mile south of Aleppoa Road and SR18 (Golden Oaks Road)
City, State, Zip New Freeport, PA 15352
Township(s) Gilmore Township, Jackson Township
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 39.78734, Long -80.40052, UNT to Pennsylvania Fork Fish Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 002. Lat 39.79006, Long -80.39320, UNT to Pennsylvania Fork Fish Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 003. Lat 39.79058, Long -80.39247, Pennsylvania Fork Fish Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 004. Lat 39.79051, Long -80.38933, UNT to PA Fork Fish Creek, Ch 93 class WWF 005. Lat 39.78138, Long -80.38242, UNT to Blockhouse Run, Ch 93 class WWF 006. Lat 39.77820, Long -80.37971, UNT to Blockhouse Run, Ch 93 class WWF
Application received: August 29, 2024
Issued: December 4, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG076324015-00
LLC—Wagers to Hallam Temporary Waterline
Contact Person Karl Matz, (724) 873-3090
kmatz@rangeresources.com
Address 596 Redd Run Road
City, State, Zip Washington, PA 15301
Township(s) Amwell Township
County Washington County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.13892, Long -80.16787, UNT to Little Chartiers Creek, Ch 93 class HQ-WWF 002. Lat 40.13967, Long -80.17763, UNT to Redd Run, Ch 93 class TSF 003. Lat 40.14157, Long -80.18826, UNT to Redd Run, Ch 93 class TSF
Application received: September 20, 2024
Issued: November 27, 2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Jared, 814-332-6127.
Amer Gas, Storage Tank Facility ID # 03-80025, 15126 US Route 422, Worthington, PA 16262, Worthington Borough, Armstrong County. CORE Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Worthington Corner LLC, 15126 US Route 422, Worthington, PA 16226, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Atlantic Motors, Storage Tank Facility ID # 54-50468, 52 South Lehigh Street, Frackville, PA 17931, Frackville Borough, Schuylkill County. B & B Diversified Enterprises, P.O. Box 70, Barto, PA 19504, on behalf of Atlantic Motors, Inc., 51 State Road, Barnesville, PA 18214, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on December 5, 2024.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Jordan, 814-332-6172.
Country Fair Store 38, Storage Tank Facility ID # 25-91603, 1810 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA 16502, City of Erie, Erie County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, on behalf of County Fair, Inc., 2251 East 30th Street, Erie, PA 16066, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the residential Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 9, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Sunrise Sunoco 5, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-02279, Milepost 74.7 on East Bound Side of I-76, New Stanton, PA 15672, New Stanton Borough, Westmoreland County. GAI Consultants, Inc., 385 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120-5005, on behalf of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P.O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the residential Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on December 4, 2024.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Public Notice of Proposed Consent Order and Agreement; Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Precision National Plating Services Site, Lackawanna County.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Scott Bene, 570-826-2198.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the authority of the Hazardous
Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA), 35 P.S. §§ 6020.101—6020.1305, The Clean Streams Law, the Act of June 22, 1937, P.L. 1987, as amended, 35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001, (''the Clean Streams Law''); the Solid Waste Management Act, Act of July 7, 1980, P.L. 380, as amended, 35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003 (''Solid Waste Management Act'') and Section 1917-A of the Administrative Code, the Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 177, as amended, 71 P.S. § 510-17 (''Administrative Code'') and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 9601 et seq. (''CERCLA''), has entered into a Consent Order and Agreement (CO&A) with the Precision National Plating Services, Inc. (''Precision'') regarding the Precision National Plating Site (Site).
Precision is a Delaware Corporation, and is the ''owner'' and/or ''operator'' of the Precision Site, which is 46 acres in size and is physically located at 198 Ackerly Road, 0.5 miles north of Clarks Summit in Abington Township, Lackawanna County, PA. From 1958 to 1999, the Precision Facility was used as a chrome-plating facility. During the period from 1956 to 1970, chromium wastes were disposed of in an unlined lagoon at the northern end of the facility. In May 1970, chromium-contaminated liquids leaked from a break in the lagoon's retaining wall and were absorbed into soils in a drainage pathway leading from the break in the lagoon wall along Ackerly Road. Additional wastewater containing hazardous substances flowed along the drainage pathway leading to Ackerly Creek. On April 24, 1998, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (''EPA'') issued an Administrative Order to Precision to conduct a Removal action. Precision was then required to propose measures to mitigate any impacts to ecological receptors for EPA approval, and implement the EPA-approved measure to mitigate impacts to ecological receptors.
DEP has determined that it is in the public interest to resolve its response cost claims against Precision. Consequently, DEP and Precision have signed a Consent Order and Agreement (''CO&A'') through which Precision agreed to: (1) Complete all corrective actions noted in the Administrative Order on Consent dated May 3, 2012; (2) Work with Pennsylvania American Water Company for the installation of a waterline extension at and around the Site; and (3) Procure Environmental Covenants on properties impacted by or threatened to be impacted by chromium contamination from the Site.
This notice is provided under Section 1113 of HSCA, 35 P.S. § 6020.1113, which states that, ''settlement shall become final upon the filing of DEP's response to significant written comments.'' DEP has reserved the right to withdraw its consent to the CO&A if comments concerning the CO&A disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the CO&A is inappropriate, improper, or not in the public interest. A person adversely affected by the settlement may file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. A public comment period on the Agreement will extend for 60 days from the date of this notice. Persons may submit written comments regarding this CO&A within 60 days from today's date, by submitting them to Scott J. Bene in the Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program by email at sbene@ pa.gov, or at 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701. The CO&A is available for public review and comment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DEP's Northeast Regional Office, located at the previously listed address, by contacting either Scott J. Bene at 570.826.2198, or Michael T. Ferrence at 570-826-2259 or mferrence@pa.gov.
Hazardous Sites Clean-Up UNDER THE ACT OF October 18, 1988; Notice of Proposed Interim Response (506(b)).
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Paul Vogel, 412-442-4132.
Tub Mill Farms and Clearview Farms, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) (35 P.S. §§ 6020.102—6020.1303), is proposing an interim response at Tub Mill Farms and Clearview Farms, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, PA (Site).
The Tub Mill Farms and Clearview Farms are located off Spring Rd (State Route 669) and Oak Dale Rd, respectively. The Site consists of two parcels containing, among other waste, thousands of chemically treated utility poles and railroad ties. Utility poles and railroad ties have historically been treated with one of three main types of heavy-duty wood preservatives: chromated arsenical, creosote, and pentachlorophenol. Direct contact with and the leaching of these chemicals pose a human health and environmental risk. Additionally, the potential for aerosolized particles also poses a human health risk if the piles were to catch fire.
The primary objective of the project is to remove hazardous material at the Site consisting of, but not limited to, utility poles, railroad ties, and contaminated soils. Once removed, all hazardous materials will be properly disposed of according to all applicable Federal and state regulations for hazardous waste disposal.
The DEP has considered two alternatives for addressing contamination at the Site: 1) take no action and leave the utility poles and railroad ties in place or, 2) remove and properly dispose of utility poles, railroad ties, and contaminated soil at the Site.
The DEP chose alternative number 2: remove and properly dispose of utility poles, railroad ties, and contaminated soil at the Site. This alternative was chosen because it will address the threat of release of hazardous substances and will assure the proper handling and disposal of waste from the Site according to applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements.
This notice is being provided pursuant to Section 506(b) of HSCA. The Administrative Record which contains the information that forms the basis and documents the selection of this response action is available for public review and comment. The Administrative Record is available for review in paper copy by appointment by contacting Stefanie Lewis at (412) 442-4041 or electronically at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Southwest under the Community Information Section for ''Tub Mill and Clearview Farms HSCA.''
The Administrative Record will be open for comment from December 21, 2024, through March 21, 2025. Any person may submit written comments into the Record during this time only, by sending them to Paul Vogel at 400 Waterfront Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or RA-EPSW-HSCA@pa.gov, or by delivering them to this office in person.
In addition, any person may present oral comments, for inclusion in the Administrative Record, at a virtual public hearing on January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Any person wishing to present comments must register with Lauren Camarda at before January 21, 2024, by telephone at (412) 442-4203 or lcamarda@pa.gov. Registrants will receive a link and call-in details to join the virtual hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings, should call Lauren Camarda at (412) 442-4203 or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate their needs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-1822. Filed for public inspection December 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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