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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewApple Shamrock Dairy Farm LLC
32821 Guys Mills Road
Townville, PA 16360Crawford County 3,380 1.05 Holstein Cows HQ Renewal
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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
CORRECTION—previously published on February 17, 2024.
Application No. 0124501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pike Management Address 425 North 21st Street
Suite 302
Camp Hill, PA 17011Municipality Straban Township County Adams County Responsible Official David J. Remmel, P.E.
SIOR
425 North 21st Street
Suite 302
Camp Hill, PA 17011Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew, II, P.E.
James R. Holley & Associates
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received January 29, 2024 Description This action authorizes upgrades to the disinfection and booster pump systems within the Castle Hill Mobile Home Park water system and provides an updated 4-log inactivation of viruses calculation.
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.
Hunter Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 866187, 200 McMicken Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630, Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County. Creston Environmental, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Susquehanna County Independent on January 31, 2024. Application received: February 6, 2024.
UGI—Former Bethlehem (Crest Avenue and Signet Street) Manufactured Gas Plant, Primary Facility ID # 621652, 1026 Feather Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. Silar Services, 1851 French Creek Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was impacted by volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and metals from historic use as a manufactured gas plant. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on February 8, 2024. Application received: February 12, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Buckeye Malvern Terminal, Primary Facility ID # 872171, 8 South Malin Road, Malvern, PA 19355, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. Daniel Sivco, GES, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341 on behalf of Zachary Stopay, Buckeye Partners, LP, 6161 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18106, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site was found to be impacted with hydrocarbons associated with petroleum products, which are suspected to be present in both soil and groundwater on-site. The site currently operates as an active petroleum products storage and distribution facility and the future use is to remain industrial. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily Local News on November 29, 2023. Application received: January 3, 2024.
Herskowitz Property, Primary Facility ID # 619539, 914-924 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Joseph Torlucci, Jr., Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc., 1500 JFK Boulevard, 2 Penn Center, Suite 222, Philadelphia, PA 19102 on behalf of Michael Asnes, 914 South Broad Owner LLC, 440 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site was found to be contaminated with benzene in soil and to have limited groundwater impact. The proposed future use of the property will be both residential and nonresidential with a multi-story building constructed with ground-level shops and parking, and residential units on the upper floors. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia Inquirer on November 29, 2023. Application received: January 8, 2024.
Dedicated Right-of-Way, Primary Facility ID # 873073, Northwest of the intersection Tomlinson Road and Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Michael Charlton, ESC Philmont, LLC, 5074 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 205, Ellicott City, MD 21042, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site soil is impacted with mercury, lead, and arsenic. The proposed future use of the property will be a dedicated PennDOT right-of-way. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Chronicle & Public Spirit on January 14, 2024. Application received: January 10, 2024.
Dedicated Right-of-Way, Primary Facility ID # 873073, Northwest of the intersection Tomlinson Road and Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Michael Charlton, ESC Philmont, LLC, 5074 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 205, Ellicott City, MD 21042, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site soil is impacted with mercury, lead, and arsenic. The proposed future use of the property will be a dedicated PennDOT right-of-way. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Chronicle & Public Spirit on January 14, 2024. Application received: January 10, 2024.
1616 West Hunting Park, Primary Facility ID # 871542, 1616-1620 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Steve Vedder, Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, 2225 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of Judah Angster, Dwight City Group, 787 Eleventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been contaminated with VOCs. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily News Legals on November 20, 2023. Application received: December 7, 2023.
Philmont Country Club—Residential, Primary Facility ID # 873018, Northwest of the intersection Tomlinson Road and Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 1906, PA 19006, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Michael Charlton, ESC Philmont, LLC, 5074 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 205, Ellicott City, MD 21042, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site soil is impacted with mercury, lead, and arsenic. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Chronicle & Public Spirit on January 14, 2024. Application received: January 10, 2024.
Philmont Country Club—Portions of the South Course, Primary Facility ID # 855923, Northwest of the intersection of Tomlinson Road and Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Jonathan Grebow, Concert Philmont LLC, care of Ridgewood Real Estate Partners, 25A Hanover Road, Suite 310, Florham Park, NJ 07932, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site soil is impacted with mercury, lead, and arsenic. The proposed future use of the property will be maintenance as part of an existing golf course and/or open space. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Chronicle & Public Spirit on January 14, 2024. Application received: January 10, 2024.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. § 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
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.
WMGR081-NE005. AERC Acquisition Corporation d/b/a AERC Recycling Solutions, A Clean Earth Company, 2330 26th Street SW, Allentown, PA 18103, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under General Permit WMGR081 for the processing of electronic waste for beneficial reuse. Application received: October 19, 2023. Supplemental information: February 8, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 8, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager, 717-705-4706.
101544. Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, 1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Lebanon, North Annville and Swatara Townships, Lebanon County. This application is to renew the Solid Waste Management Permit for the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority Municipal Waste Landfill. DEP will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of the permit renewal application. Application received: January 26, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 8, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permitting Section Chief, 717-705-4706, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
101477. Covanta 4Recovery Philadelphia, LLC, 2209 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This application is for the renewal of the existing Solid Waste Permit No. 101477 for the 58th Street Transfer Station Facility, owned and operated by Covanta 4Recovery Philadelphia, LLC (Covanta). The transfer facility is located at 2209 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 in Philadelphia County. Application received: January 26, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: February 8, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
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.
S-J Transportation Co., Inc., P.O. Box 169, Woodstown, NJ 08098. License No. PA-AH 0015. Accepted: January 17, 2024.
McClymonds Supply & Transit Co., P.O. Box 296, Portersville, PA 16051. License No. PA-AH 0897. Accepted: December 14, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
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.
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc., 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143. License No. PA-HC 0245. Accepted: January 31, 2024.
Greenleaf Environmental Services, LLC, P.O. Box 2558, Ashland, KY 41105. License No. PA-HC 0281. Accepted: January 31, 2024.
Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 6330 Route 219, Brockway, PA 15824. License No. PA-HC0287. Accepted: December 27, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
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.
36-03214B: The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., 3775 Hempland Road, Mountville, PA 17554, West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: December 26, 2023. For the replacement of six 3.1 mmBtu/hr batch fryers with six 3.8 mmBtu/hr batch fryers at their facility. The replacement of the six fryers system includes the addition of an extra mesh pad mist eliminators for each to control particulate matter emissions. The plan approval will also address the identification change of fryers 1—4 from batch to continuous fryers. The expected facility emissions after the proposed changes are as follows: 12.59 tpy of CO, 14.99 tpy of NOx, 0.09 tpy of SOx, 3.37 tpy of VOC 8.91 tpy of PM and 0.20 tpy of Total HAP's. The facility is a Natural Minor facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, furthermore pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air pollutants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code § 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed activity. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
48-00011, MC Project Co LLC/Martins Creek, 6605 Foul Rift Rd., Bangor, PA 18013-4857, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: January 17, 2024. The Department intends to issue a modification to the Title V Operating Permit for the electrical power generation facility in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The primary emission units at the Martins Creek facility are two (2) natural gas and fuel oil-fired electric generating units—Unit 3 and Unit 4 (Source IDs 033 and 034). The proposed modification to the Title V Operating Permit requests 10% capacity factor limits on maintenance heaters 3 and 4 (Source IDs 108 and 109) and the incorporation of Boiler MACT provisions to the permit. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
59-00006, Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, Lawrence Township, Tioga County. Application received: June 29, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Boom Compressor Station. Sources at the facility include two (2) 0.095 million Btu per hour Re-Verber-Ray radiant space heaters, one (1) 0.05 million Btu per hour Modine model PD-100AA0111 indirect space heater, one (1) 1.5 million Btu per hour Ajax WN1500 natural gas-fired boiler, one (1) 5.613 million Btu per hour, Engineering Technologies Inc. natural gas-fired indirect process heater, one (1) 28.769 million Btu per hour NATCO natural gas-fired Out of Storage indirect heat transfer glycol pipeline heater, one (1) 2,000 brake-horsepower Ingersoll Rand model KVS-CT natural gas-fired engine, one (1) 3,200 brake-horsepower Superior model 2416G natural gas-fired engine, one (1) emergency generator set incorporating a 400 brake horsepower Waukesha model F18GLD natural gas-fired engine, facility fugitive volatile organic compounds emission from the connections at the facility (piping, flange, seals, valves etc.) and facility planned blowdowns. The subject facility has the following annual potential emissions: 16.05 tons of CO; 93.04 tons of NOx; 0.04 ton of SOx; 2.66 tons of PM/PM10; 12.41 tons of VOC; 5.64 tons of total HAPs; and 9,915 tons of CO2e. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy best available technology requirements pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ Sections 63.6580—63.6675. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, 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, as well as 40 CFR Part 63. 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.
60-00014, Evangelical Community Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837, Kelly Township, Union County. Application received: September 29, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Lewisburg hospital facility. The facility's main sources include two (2) 12.55 million Btu per hour No. 2 fuel oil/natural gas-fired boilers, one (1) 24.7 million Btu per hour biomass-fired boiler, two (2) 4.0 million Btu per hour natural gas-fired boilers, six (6) emergency generator engines, one (1) 368 horsepower diesel fire-pump engine, one (1) 6,000 gallon diesel storage tank and one (1) 20,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank. The facility has potential emissions of 55.89 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 46.20 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 2.90 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 5.58 tons per year of particulate matter, 3.12 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 44,228 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. During the term of the last permit the facility installed two (2) 4.0 million Btu per hour natural gas-fired boilers, replaced an aging emergency generator engine with a 1,474 brake-horsepower Caterpillar model C32 emergency generator engine and replaced a 2,000 gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank with a 6,000 gallon storage tank. Additionally, the 5.95 MMBtu/hr York-Paraflow model HNCM000369 natural gas-fired absorption chiller was removed from the facility and replaced by an electrically powered unit. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 123.22, the maximum allowable sulfur content in commercial No. 2 fuel oil was reduced to 0.0015% by weight. 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, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-03004, Maple Press Company, P.O. Box 2695, 480 Willow Springs Lane, York, PA 17405, Manchester Township, York County. Application received: March 16, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the printing facility. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. The potential to emit for the facility are calculated to be 7.14 tpy VOC, 6.90 tpy NOx, 5.61 tpy CO, 1.11 tpy SOx, 0.56 tpy PM-10, and 0.13 tpy HAP. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes, 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b Control of VOC emissions from offset lithographic printing presses and letterpress printing presses and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03078, Materion Brush, Inc., 100 Shoemakersville Road, P.O. Box 973, Reading, PA 19603, Perry Township, Berks County. Application received: October 13, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the copper alloy finishing operations. This is a renewal of the State-Only Air Quality Operating Permit. The subject facility has the potential-to-emit 12.8 tpy of PM and less than one ton per year of HAPs. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00235, CP Converters Inc./Bristol Twp, 181 Rittenhouse Cir, Bristol, PA 19007-1617, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Application received: October 17, 2022. The State-Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of two (2) 10-color flexographic presses, one (1) extrusion laminator and several insignificant sources is under review for renewal. The main pollutant from the facility is volatile organic compounds (VOC), and the VOC emissions are limited to 24.900 tpy facility-wide. The printing presses have a combined VOC limit of 20.00 tpy and are controlled with an RTO. Laminator emissions are limited to 4.05 tpy VOC by limiting use of isopropyl alcohol in the process to 8,100 lbs/yr. All appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements as required under 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441, 129.52b and 129.67a. 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.
09-00118, Associated Rubber, Inc., 115 S 6th St, Quakertown, PA 18961-1555, Quakertown Borough, Bucks County. Application received: September 29, 2023. This action is a renewal of a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit. The facility's major emission sources include: one (1) vapor degreaser and one (1) boiler capable of firing both natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil. The facility also has various sources that have been determined to be insignificant including six (6) space heaters, four (4) mixing mills, one (2) above ground storage tank and two (2) sand blasting machine. The facility uses trichloroethylene (TCE) as a cleaning solvent. TCE has the potential to emit volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. Potential emissions at the facility are as follows: 3.0 tons per year of NOx; 3.26 tons per year of VOC; 1.65 tons per year of CO; 3.8 tons per year HAP; and less than 1 ton per year each of SOx, and PM. In addition to applicable State requirements the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart T. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@ pa.gov.
23-00031, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, 1500 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA 19023, Darby Borough, Delaware County. Application received: December 27, 2022. This is for renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Darby Borough, Delaware County. The facility operates an acute care hospital. The proposed renewal of the operating permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants previously approved levels. The facility's major air emission includes three (3) boilers and three (3) emergency generators. There have been no changes since the last permit was issued in August 2018. The primary pollutant of concern is Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). The potential total NOx emissions for the facility is permit limited to 24.47 tons per year. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person 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.
09-00192, Waste Management of PA, Inc., 1120 Old Bordentown Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: September 11, 2023. For the renewal of the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for Waste Management's dock facility. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit was last renewed on May 31, 2019. The facility is a bulk material handling and temporary storage facility. Sources include a Bulk Material Handling System (Source ID 101), a Scale House Generator (Source ID 103), a Scale House Emergency Generator (Source ID 102A), and a PCI Office Emergency Generator (Source ID 104). Fugitive emissions from the Bulk Material Handling System are controlled by wet suppression (Source ID C01). Road dust is also controlled by wet suppression (Source ID C03). The Scale House Generator (Source ID 103) and the Scale House Emergency Generator (Source ID 102A) are both subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII. The PCI Office Emergency Generator (Source ID 104) is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. Applicable requirements have been incorporated into the permit renewal. Total potential emissions from the facility are: 1.09 TPY for NOx, 0.09 TPY for VOC, 0.92 TPY for CO, 0.28 TPY for SOx, 79.87 TPY for PM, and 0.01 TPY for Total HAP. The operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
30-00259, Cameron, 1614 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA 15320, Cumberland Township, Greene County. Application received: October 24, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue an initial natural minor State Only Operating Permit for a surface coating operation located in Cumberland Township, Greene County. Cameron International Corp. operates two spray booths at its Carmichaels Facility, where it refurbishes large valves. This facility has a potential to emit 26.8 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 11.3 tons/12-cmp of CO, 0.4 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 10.7 tons/12-cmp of VOCs, 2.2 tons/12-cmp PM10, and 4.4 tons/12-cmp of total HAPs. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (30-00259) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the operating permit. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. 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 Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. 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. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at the previously listed address.
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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 40990201. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, 144 Brown Street, Yatesville, PA 18640, Hanover and Wilkes-Barre Townships and Laurel Run Borough, Luzerne County. Renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 194.4 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Spring Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: February 1, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 13160101. Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc., 100 Hazlebrook Road, Hazleton, PA 18201, Banks and Hazle Townships, Carbon and Luzerne Counties. Revision and related variance to effect, relocate and mitigate 0.988 acre of wetlands on an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation affecting 465.5 acres. Receiving stream: Wetzel Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: February 1, 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 39970301. NPDES Permit No. PA0225908. Holcim (US), Inc., 5260 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 211.81 acres. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: February 2, 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.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0122629. Mining Permit No. 5074SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Guilford Township, Franklin County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 434.94 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries of the Conococheague Creek classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: February 11, 2023.
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 stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Conococheague Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 002 Existing Treatment Outfall 003 Existing Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to all dry weather discharges from all facilities to Conococheague Creek:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°F) Report In response to precipitation events Less than or Equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (mg/L) N/A N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°F) Report Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0596680. Mining Permit No. 4773SM2. Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Potter Township, Centre County. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 18.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Cedar Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to Cedar Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Sedimentation Pond Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (Discharges during Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 001 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Outfalls: 001 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595845. Mining Permit No. 58920301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: December 6, 2022.
Revision and renewal of NPDES permit affecting 120.09 acres. Receiving stream: Beaver Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF.
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 stormwater outfalls discharge to Beaver Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing Stormwater 1.7 MGD 002 New Stormwater 1.0 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following Stormwater Outfalls: 001, 002
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4802224-002. JVI, LLC, 1265 Miller Road, Wind Gap, PA 18019, Plainfield Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 24, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Green Knight Industrial Park II—Lots 6G, 6H and 6I project: 1. To place fill in 0.86 acre of wetlands for construction of the 192,000 square foot warehouse, access drive and grading. 2. To place fill in 0.02 acre of wetlands for construction of the 192,000 square foot warehouse, access drive and grading. To compensate for the permanent wetland impacts, the applicant will mitigate the full 0.88 acre of permanent wetland impacts via the In Lieu Fee (ILF) Program. The project is located on the left of Beers Way Road approximately 0.3 mile northwest after the intersection with Male Road (Wind Gap, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 50` 29.21", Longitude: -75° 18` 26.36") in Plainfield Township, Northampton County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603223-017. Bridging Pennsylvania Developer 1, LLC, Nova Tower 1, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Greenwich Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 14, 2023.
To remove existing structure and to install and maintain (1) a 615-foot × 121 foot 4.5 inch bridge over Maiden Creek (TSF, MF) with riprap scour protection, and (2) to extend a 44—48 inch diameter culvert in UNT Maiden Creek (TSF, MF) culvert 73.3 feet, (3) to extend a 48-inch diameter pipe 12.3 feet in UNT Furnace Creek Maiden Creek, and (4) to relocate 127-feet of a UNT to Maiden Creek (TSF, MF). This is for the purpose of improving transportation safety in Greenwich Township, Berks County (40.5768°, -75.8895°). The project proposes to permanently impact 538 linear feet of stream channel with 565 linear feet of temporary stream channel impacts and 0.45 acre of permanent wetland impact and 0.98 acre of temporary wetland impact.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E0901224-001. Upper Southampton Township, 939 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966, Upper South-ampton Township, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 3, 2024.
Upper Southampton Township is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the project in Tamanend Park listed as follows. Activities associated with channel stabilization in the top of bank of Tributary No. 2 to Mill Creek: 1) To fill within the floodway of Tributary No. 2 to Mill Creek for bank stabilization resulting in (2,990 sq ft, .07 acre) of temporary floodway impacts; 2) To fill within the Palustrine Emergent Wetland of East Branch of the Red Clay Creek for Pump Station reconstruction resulting in (299 sq ft, .01 acre) of permanent wetland impacts. This project is located near Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966, Bucks County, (USGS PA Hatboro Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.182977°, Longitude: -75.034797°.
E0901224-002. Doylestown Borough, 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 22, 2024.
Doylestown Borough is proposing an installation of Post Construction Stormwater Management measures, as part of MS4 efforts, for stormwater discharge at the Fonthill Castle and Moravian Tile Works property. Work will include sediment forebay and two retentive berms for water quality improvements. The proposed impacts include permanently impacting 0.527 acre of man-made wetlands and 0.06 acre of stream impacts. The site is located near the intersection of SR 313 and Court Street (Buckingham, PA USGS map) in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. Latitude: 40.32106°, Longitude: -75.12109°.
E4601224-006. Whitemarsh Township, 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: February 6, 2024.
To demolish and remove an existing structure with site restoration and stabilization of the disturbed areas along the floodplain of Wissahickon Creek (WWF, MF). The site is located at 534 Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034 (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.126851°, Longitude: -75.218249°.
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