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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONSThe Department 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 the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 740—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
35-00014A: Keystone Sanitary Landfill (249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512) for construction of a Phase III landfill expansion at their facility in Dunmore Borough and Throop Borough, Lackawanna County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: M. Gorog & B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
56-00154A: George E. Mason Funeral Home, Inc. (P. O. Box 409, 1687 Tire Hill Road, Davidsville, PA 15928) to install a new Power Pak I Human Cremator at the Countryside Crematory in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. This is a minor Plan Approval application submittal.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-0222: William Lombardo Funeral Home, Inc. (33 West Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, PA 19018) for installation of a Matthews Animal Cremation Unit, rated at 100 lb/hr, at an existing funeral home in Clifton Heights Borough, Delaware County. This facility is a non-Title V facility. The cremation unit will be equipped with an afterburner and an opacity monitor. Emissions of PM shall remain below 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic feet, corrected to 7 percent O2. Emissions of SOx shall remain below 500 ppmv. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
06-05002K: Lehigh Cement Company, LLC—Evansville Cement Plant and Quarry (537 Evansville Road, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania 19522-8541) for the establishment of an ammonia slip limit on the facility's cement kiln's SNCR systems at their facility in Maidencreek Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 06-05002K is for the establishment of a 10 ppmdv NH3, corrected to 7% oxygen, ammonia slip limit on the facility's cement kilns' SNCR systems. The project does not include the installation of any new equipment nor will it increase the clinker production capacity of the kilns. The plan approval will contain emission limits, performance testing, monitoring, recordkeeping & work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following; name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests, or requests for a public hearing.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
21-05040E: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.—d/b/a Valley Quarries, Inc. (P. O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for the addition of waste-derived liquid fuel (WDLF) oil as a burner fuel firing option for the existing drum mix asphalt plant at the Shippensburg Blacktop Plant in Southampton Township, Cumberland County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project. This Plan Approval will be incorporated into the company's State-Only Operating Permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 21-05040E authorizes the abovemen-tioned activity. The drum mix asphalt plant is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities. The Plan Approval and State-Only Operating Permit will contain emission restrictions, work practice standards, and testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality requirements. There are no significant air emission increases expected as a result of the abovementioned activity.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following; name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
William R. Weaver, Air Quality Program Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval. Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-00117: Heucotech, LTD, (99 Newbold Road, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030) for a primary manufacturing of organic and inorganic pigments, natural minor facility at 99 Newbold Road, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is a renewal of the facility's State Only Operating Permit originally issued on March 18, 2009. The renewal does not allow any new changes other than updating of the source inventory and changes of minor significance, as well as updating the applicable federal and state regulations. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-00124: Letica Corp. (20 Commerce Road, Pittston, PA 18640) for operation of paper cup manufacturing facility in Pittston Township, Luzerne County. The sources consist of twenty-five (25) cup forming machines, four (4) flexographic printing presses, twenty-five (25) printers, and two (2) extruders. This is a new State-Only operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
39-00051: Jaindl Farms, LLC (3150 Coffeetown Road, Orefield, PA 18069-2511) for operation of a turkey production facility in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The sources consist of two (2) boilers that are fired on natural gas and fuel oil. This is a renewal of a State-Only operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
67-05028: NRG REMA LLC, Tolna Generating Station (121 Champion Way, Canonburg, PA 15317-5817) for gas turbines in Hopewell Township, York County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in May 2009.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to renew an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The station is a synthetic minor facility subject to the operating permit requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements). The facility is a peak shaving electricity generating unit (EGU) subject to the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOx trading requirements. The turbines' starter diesel engines are subject to the federal 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The facility's actual 2012 annual emissions in the AIMS include 5.6 tons of NOx and less than 1 ton each CO, SOx, and PM.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following; name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
01-05004: NRG REMA LLC—Hamilton Generating Station (121 Champion Way, Canonburg, PA 15317-5817) for gas turbines in Hamilton Township, Adams County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in May 2009.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to renew an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The station is a synthetic minor facility subject to the operating permit requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements). The facility is a peak shaving electricity generating unit (EGU). The turbine starter diesel engine is subject to the federal 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The facility's actual 2012 annual emissions in the AIMS include 2.5 tons of NOx and less than 1 ton each CO, SOx, and PM.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following; name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
01-05006: NRG REMA LLC, Orrtanna Electric Generating Station (121 Champion Way, Canonsburg, PA 15317) for a gas turbine in Highland Township, Adams County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in September 2009.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to renew an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The station is a synthetic minor facility subject to the operating permit requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements). The facility is a peak shaving electricity generating unit (EGU). The turbine starter diesel engine is subject to the federal 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The facility's actual 2012 annual emissions in the AIMS include 2.69 tons of NOx and less than 1 ton each CO, SOx, VOC, and PM.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following; name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
63-00943: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (5000 Dominion Boulevard—2NW, Glenn Allen, VA 23060) for transmission and distribution of natural gas at their Charleroi Propane Station in Fallowfield Township, Washington County. This is an initial State-Only Operating Permit application submittal.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
45-00034A: Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Inc. (1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA 18331) for their facility in Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Inc. (1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA 18331) for their facility located in Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County. This Plan Approval No. 45-00034A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 45-00034A is for the operation of a human cremator at the site. This facility is a Non-Title V facility. Before charging the unit, the temperature at the exit of the secondary (or last) chamber shall achieve 1800° F or higher and be maintained throughout the cremation cycle. Particulate matter emissions from each cremation unit shall not exceed 0.08 gr/dscf, corrected to 7% oxygen. The company shall comply with 123.41 for opacity. The company will operate the sources and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit No.: 45-00034A.
A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); 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); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before 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.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; 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.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100,
17131301 (formerly 17031701) and NPDES No. PA0235504. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To transfer the permit for the Horning Run Passive Treatment in Huston Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES permit to Rosebud Mining Company from Lady Jane Collieries, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 2, 2014. Application received April 2, 2014.
32733708 and NPDES No. PA0215503. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To transfer the permit for the Greenwich No. 1 Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Green Township, Indiana County and Susquehanna Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit to Rosebud Mining Company from Pennsylvania Mines, LLC. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 2, 2014. Application received April 2, 2014.
32830701. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To transfer the permit for the Greenwich No. 2 Refuse Site in Green Township, Indiana County and Susquehanna Township, Cambria County to Rosebud Mining Company from Pennsylvania Mines, LLC. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 2, 2014. Application received April 2, 2014.
32841302 and NPDES No. PA0007803. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To transfer the permit for the Greenwich North #1/South #2 Mine in Green Township, Indiana County and Susquehanna Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit to Rosebud Mining Company from Pennsylvania Mines, LLC. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 2, 2014. Application received April 2, 2014.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56120101 and NPDES No. PA0263397, Wilson Creek Energy LLC, 609 Georgian Place, Somerset, PA 15501, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from woodland and cropland to pastureland in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 183.4 acres. Receiving stream: Hoffman Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Quemahoning Reservoir. Application received: May 12, 2014.
Permit No. 11090101 and NPDES No. PA0262773, Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface & auger mine to change the land use from Cropland to Commercial Forestland in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, affecting 101.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 27, 2014.
Permit No. 56040102 and NPDES No. PA0249564, Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 51.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Swamp Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 14, 2014.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03950113 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201529. Britt Energies, Inc. (P. O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701). Renewal application for operation and restoration to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrell and South Bend Townships, Armstrong County, affecting 93 acres. Receiving stream: Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 30, 2014.
02823014 and NPDES Permit No. PA0617661. Settler's Ridge, L.P. (c/o O'Connor Capital Partners, 535 Madison Ave., 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022). NPDES renewal application for continued passive treatment to a reclaimed bituminous surface mine, located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, affecting .404 acre. Receiving stream: Campbells Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: June 4, 2014.
63130103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252433. Neiswonger Construction, Inc. (17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of bituminous surface mine, located in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 302.4 acres. Receiving streams: Fishpot Run and unnamed tributaries to Fishpot Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: PA American Water. Application received: May 27, 2014.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33080108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258679. P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Porter Township, Jefferson County, affecting 457.8 acres. Receiving streams: Sugarcamp Run, Hamilton Run and unnamed tributaries to Hamilton Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 27, 2014.
33010107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242012. Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Snyder Township, Jefferson County, affecting 348.0 acres. Receiving streams: Rattlesnake Creek and unnamed tributary to Toby Creek, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 6, 2014.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17820129 and NPDES PA0610623. Kasubick Brothers Coal Company (501 David Street, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Woodward Township, Clearfield County affecting 161.8 acres. Receiving streams: Upper Morgan Run and North Branch Upper Morgan Run, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 5, 2014.
17060102 and NPDES PA0256331. Strishock, LLC (P. O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to revise the post mining land use currently classified as Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat located in Brady Township, Clearfield County affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Beech Run & East Branch Mahoning Creek classified for the following use(s): High Quality Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 16, 2014.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Holly Calvetti)
Permit No. 4274SM11 and NPDES No. PA0212512, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES permit, located in Taylor Township, Blair County. Receiving streams: Plum and Halter Creeks classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 12, 2014.
Permit No. 11040301 and NPDES No. PA0249556, Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P. O. Box 556, 210 E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, renewal of NPDES permit, located in Jackson Township, Cambria County. Receiving steams: unnamed tributary to South Branch of Blacklick Creek, unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run and unnamed tributaries to Shuman Run classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 12, 2014.
Permit No. 56920301 and NPDES No. PA0599417, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES permit, located in Ogle Township, Somerset County. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Clear Shade Creek classified for the following use exceptional value. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Stonycreek SWW. Application received: May 16, 2014.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed 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 (Department) 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:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter 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* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. 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.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262633 (Mining Permit No. 56080105), Hoffman Mining, Inc., 118 Runway Toad, P. O. Box 130, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Ogle and Paint Townships, Somerset County, affecting 290.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 26, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to and Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 011 N 013 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) XX XX 1.8 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
NPDES No. PA0249556 (Mining Permit No. 11040301), Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P. O. Box 556, E. Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658 renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 110.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to the South Branch Blacklick Creek, unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run, and unnamed tributaries to Shuman Run, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 12, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Bracken Run and an unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (TF-01) N 002 (TF-02) N 003 (TF-03) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: TF-01, TF-02, and TF-03 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Bracken Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 (SP-02) N 005 (SP-03) N 006 (SP-04) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: SP-02, SP-03, and SP-04 (dry weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0262650 (Mining Permit No. 56080106), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Shade and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County, affecting 122.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 30, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) XX XX 3.3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 012 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 012 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) XX XX 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006, 007, 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) XX XX 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 009 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) XX XX 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259489 (Permit No. 33140104). MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface and auger mine in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, affecting 197.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek and Sandy Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF/TSF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 11, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek and Sandy Lick Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP-1 Y TP-2 Y TP-3 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek and Sandy Lick Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SB-A Y SB-B Y SB-C Y ST-1 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
0-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0599417 (Mining Permit No. 56920301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, new Enterprise, PA 16667, renewal of an NPDES permit for a stone quarry in Ogle Township, Somerset County, affecting 214 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Clear Shade Creek, classified for the following use: exceptional value. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 16, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The treatment pond outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Clear Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 20.0 40.0 40.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Clear Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 & 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 20.0 40.0 40.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0594121 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7974SM1. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a noncoal quarry operation in East Rock Hill Township, Bucks County, affecting 103.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock and migratory fishes. Application received: February 19, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Groundwater NPDES Permit No. PA0594539 on Surface Mining Permit No. 6275SM2. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Limestone and Liberty Townships, Montour County, affecting 285.5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Chillisquaque Creek, classified for the following use: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 13, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Chillisquaque Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Groundwater Sump 002 No E&S Stormwater 003 No E&S Stormwater 004 No E&S Stormwater NPDES Permit No. PA0611999 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7974SM2. Hanson Aggregates BMC, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a noncoal quarry operation in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, affecting 83.5 acres. Receiving stream: Rapp Creek, classified for the following use: EV. Application received: August 16, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Rapp Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Groundwater
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. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the 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. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an 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 Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1663-A2. Township of Hampton, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101; Hampton Township, Allegheny County; ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant proposes to amend the existing permit E02-1663 to include 1.47 acres of fill in the floodplain and a stormwater outfall for the construction of a Park'n'Ride facility with associated additional temporary impacts. The existing permit authorizes the Township of Hampton to remove a culvert from the channel and a floodwall along the left bank of Gourdhead Run; construction and maintenance of a 15-inch diameter sewer line in the channel and along the left bank of Gourdhead Run located at San MH 1,777; and to construct and maintain a new con-span arch culvert 155 feet long, having a span of 32.0 feet with an underclearance of 8.0 feet in and across the channel of Gourdhead Run (TSF) for the purpose of improving highway safety and to provide access to a proposed Park'n'Ride facility. 248.0 feet of bank restoration and riparian plantings will occur upstream of the culvert extension as mitigation. The project is located on Duncan Avenue, approximately 250.0 feet west from the intersection of SR 8 and Duncan Avenue (Glenshaw, PA Quadrangle; N: 10.75"; W:1 1.75"; Latitude: 40° 33` 35"; Longitude: -79° 57` 37") in Hampton Township, Allegheny County.
EA15-006. Chester County Conservation District, 688 Unionville Road, Suite 200, Kennett Square, PA 19348, Honey Brook Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities along approximately 1,400 linear feet of the West Branch Brandywine Creek (Perennial, HQ-TSF, MF) and its unnamed tributary:
1. Installation of in-stream stabilization structures including toe rip-rap, rock deflectors, cross vanes, j-hooks and agricultural crossings.
2. Installation of erosion control matting, native plantings and streambank fencing for stabilization efforts outside of the channel.
3. Installation of half-logs and mud sills as fish habitat enhancement structures.
4. Deminimus impacts to wetlands associated with the installation of stabilized agricultural crossings.
The site is located approximately 1,200 feet northwest of the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Horseshoe Pike (Honey Brook and Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangles, Latitude 40.084402N"; Longitude -75.877355W").
EA15-009. Chester County Conservation District, 688 Unionville Road, Suite 200, Kennett Square, PA 19348, Honey Brook Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities along approximately 1,900 linear feet of the West Branch Brandywine Creek (Perennial, HQ-TSF, MF):
1. Installation of in-stream stabilization structures including toe rip-rap, rock deflectors, cross vanes, j-hooks and agricultural crossings.
2. Installation of erosion control matting, native plantings and streambank fencing for stabilization efforts outside of the channel.
3. Installation of half-logs and mud sills as fish habitat enhancement structures.
4. Deminimus impacts to wetlands associated with the installation of stabilized agricultural crossings and streambank stabilization activities.
The site is located approximately 1 mile northwest of the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Horseshoe Pike (Honey Brook and Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangles, Latitude 40.086642N"; Longitude -75.890826W").
EA15-008. Chester County Conservation District, 688 Unionville Road, Suite 200, Kennett Square, PA 19348, Honey Brook Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities along approximately 800 linear feet of the West Branch Brandywine Creek (Perennial, HQ-TSF, MF):
1. Installation of in-stream stabilization structures including toe rip-rap, rock deflectors, cross vanes, j-hooks and agricultural crossings.
2. Installation of erosion control matting, native plantings and streambank fencing for stabilization efforts outside of the channel.
3. Installation of half-logs and mud sills as fish habitat enhancement structures.
4. Deminimus impacts to wetlands associated with the installation of stabilized agricultural crossings.
The site is located approximately 3,800 feet northwest of the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Horseshoe Pike (Honey Brook and Wagontown, PA USGS Quadrangles, Latitude 40.086255N"; Longitude -75.885723W").
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E59-521. McDonald's USA, LLC, 801 Lakeview Drive, Suite 302, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1961. McDonald's Restaurant in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Jersey Shore, PA Quadrangle Lat: 41° 45` 3.69"; Long: -77° 17` 48.6").
To reconstruct and maintain a new structure in Wellsboro Borough—Tioga County, which is located within the floodway/floodplain of Morris Creek. The scope is to demolish an existing 5,357 SF restaurant and construct a new 4,318 SF restaurant.
The proposed modifications will not permanently impact wetlands, cultural or archaeological resources, national/state/local parks, forests recreational areas, landmarks wildlife refuge or historical sites. Morris Creek is classified with a designated use of Cold Water Fishery (CWF).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460
D23-036EA. Green Country Village Home Owners Association, 323 Earles Lane, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Newtown and Radnor Townships, Delaware County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to breach Earles Lake Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 550 feet of stream to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes breaching the dam to adequately pass the 100-year flood, demolishing the spillway walls and excavating a low flow stream channel. The project is located across a tributary to Darby Creek (CWF, MF) (Valley Forge, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0085; Longitude: -75.3918).
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