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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The 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 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 Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department'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 Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons 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 Department'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.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, 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 the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department 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.
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.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
48-00003D: Keystone Cement Company, (PO Box A, Routes 329 and 987, Bath, PA 18014) this Plan approval is for the installation and operation of a SNCR Control to demonstrate compliance with RACT II. There is no change to the process equipment currently permitted at their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County. Plan Approval 48-00003D is for the installation of SNCR with ammonia injection system on the No. 1 Kiln.
The Plan Approval incorporates a new NOx emission limit to be in compliance with the RACT II regulations. Additionally, presumptive RACT II requirements have been added for a boiler, portable air compressor, and emergency generator.
All emission limitations for the source and facility established in previously issued permits remain unchanged.
The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval # 48-00011A to Martins Creek, LLC, 835 Hamilton Street, Suite 150, Allentown, PA 18101, for their plant located in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. The facility currently has Title V Permit No. 48-00011. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Plan Approval No. 48-00011A is for the installation of Separated Over Fired Air (SOFA) equipment and use of the existing Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) on boilers to control NOx emissions. The primary emission units at the Martins Creek SES are two (2) natural gas and fuel oil-fired electric generating units—Unit 3 and Unit 4. Units 3 and 4 are each Combustion Engineering, Inc. dry bottom, tangentially-fired boilers rated at 7,721.2 million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr). These units are subject to new Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) regulations for major sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 129 (25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100), commonly known as ''RACT II''. To comply with the presumptive NOx emission limits applicable to Unit 3 and Unit 4 found in 25 Pa. Code § 127.97, Martins Creek is modifying each unit to add separated over-fired air (SOFA) equipment and to repurpose the existing flue gas recirculation (FGR) systems to reduce NOx emissions from the boilers. Unit 3 and Unit 4 are subject to presumptive NOx RACT emission limitations under 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(g)(1)(i)—(iii), as shown in Table below.
Operating Condition Presumptive NOx Limit Burning natural gas only 0.10 lb NOx/MMBtu Burning distillate oil only 0.12 1b NOx/MMBtu Burning residual/other liquid fuel only 0.20 lb NOx/MMBtu Burning multiple fuels Limit calculated for multiple fuels per 25 Pa. Code § 127(g)(4)
The proposed installation will result in decrease in NOx emissions from the facility.
A review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the proposed project will meet all applicable State and Federal air quality requirements. Based upon these findings, DEP plans to approve the application and issue a permit for the facility.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place conditions in the plan approval.
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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00011A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
08-00003J: Jeld-Wen, Inc. (PO Box 311, 825 Shiner Road, Towanda, PA 18848) for the modification of the Die Form Surface Coating Operation to increase the allowable emission of volatile organic compounds from 39.40 tons to 60.29 tons in any 12 consecutive month, as well as for the construction of a 3.10 million Btu per hour, natural gas-fired oven, at their facility located in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Jeld-Wen, Inc. indicates that the air contamination source to be modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including Subpart QQQQ requirements of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Wood Building Products, 40 CFR 63.4680—63.4781, the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Flat Wood Paneling Surface Coating Processes requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52c and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed modification. The emissions from all proposed sources included in this project will not exceed the following limits: 3.20 TPY NOx, 2.55 TPY CO, 60.29 TPY VOCs, 10.81 TPY PM/PM10, 0.01 TPY SOx, 0.67 TPY HAPs.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: tpy emission limitation for NOx, lbs/1000 sq. ft. of product and tpy limitations for VOCs, gr/dscf limitations for PM/PM10, ppm limitation for SOx, tpy limitation for formaldehyde, recordkeeping requirements which ensure compliance with limitations listed herein and requirement that records be submitted to the Department on a quarterly basis. The facility is a major (Title V) facility. If the Department determines that the sources are modified and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 08-00003J, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 08-00003 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570.327.0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Alan Binder, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
03-00196B: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (1100 State St., Erie, PA 16512-2081) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 03-00196B to allow the construction and initial temporary operation of a Frederick Logan Company enclosed ground flare Model No. DVC-36 (or equivalent) rated at 2.0 MMBtu/hr capturing and controlling emissions from the still vent of an existing NATCO Model No. 50694 triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration unit (dehy) rated at 0.6 MMscfd at the Kaylor Compressor Station (Kaylor) located in Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.
Potential to emit from the dehy still vent and enclosed ground flare stack is estimated to be 0.91 ton per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and 0.05 ton per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Best available technology (BAT) for controlling emissions from the TEG dehy unit is installation of the proposed enclosed ground flare with a minimum destruction/control efficiency of 98% as well as proper maintenance and operation of the unit. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.21, 123.31, and 123.41. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes testing, work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The plan approval application, the Department's review memorandum, the proposed plan approval, and other relevant information are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the plan approval application for the facility, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Nicholas Waryanka, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; nwaryanka@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-03-00196B), and concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing in writing or by publication in the newspaper and the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
04-00741A: ETC Northeast Field Services, LLC (7000 Stonewood Drive, Suite 351, Wexford, PA 15090) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-04-00741A to allow the installation and initial temporary operation of four (4) 1,775 bhp Caterpillar G3606 lean burn natural gas-fired compressor engines each controlled by an oxidation catalyst; one (1) 80 MMscfd triethylene glycol dehydration unit with associated 1.5 MMBtu/hr reboiler, with flash gas emissions controlled by routing to reboiler and regenerator still column and excess flash tank emissions controlled by existing 7.5 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer; one (1) condensate stabilizer with associated 2.0 MMBtu/hr heater; one (1) dew point control unit with associated 5.0 MMBtu/hr hot oil heater; one (1) enclosed combustor to control compressor rod packing emissions from the four new engines, electric flash gas compressor rod packing emissions, and EG regenerator/flash tank emissions; fugitive emissions from component leaks; and pigging operations at the Pike Compressor Station located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
Additional sources currently operating under GP5-04-00741A include four (4) 1,775 bhp Caterpillar G3606 lean burn natural gas-fired compressor engines each controlled by an oxidation catalyst; one (1) 80 MMscfd triethylene glycol dehydration unit with associated 1.5 MMBtu/hr reboiler, with flash gas emissions controlled by routing to reboiler and regenerator still column and excess flash tank emissions controlled by 7.5 MMBtu/hr thermal oxidizer; one (1) condensate stabilizer with associated 2.0 MMBtu/hr heater; seven (7) 16,800-gallon condensate storage tanks controlled by a vapor recovery unit (VRU); one (1) 16,800 gallon produced water storage tank; miscellaneous storage tanks containing oil, TEG, and methanol; fugitive emissions from component leaks; truck loading emissions; and a facility flare. However, upon issuance of PA-04-00741A, Pike Compressor Station would become a Title V facility and no longer eligible to use the Department's GP5. Therefore, GP5-04-00741A sources, controls, and requirements will be incorporated into PA-04-00741A for temporary operation.
Potential to emit (PTE) from the facility after installation of the new sources and controls is 78.43 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 43.50 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 85.65 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 5.55 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 5.55 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 6.87 tons of formaldehyde, 19.64 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and 92,782 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed lean-burn engines includes good combustion practices including combustion with the proper air/fuel ratio, installation and operation of oxidation catalysts, and proper maintenance and operation. BAT for the proposed dehydrator includes routing of flash gas to the reboiler and excess flash gas and still vent emissions to the thermal oxidizer.
The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2 and 123.31; New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ for stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOa for crude oil and natural gas facilities; and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) including 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HH for oil and natural gas production facilities and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines. The reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the form of CO2e and on a mass basis has also been included in this Plan Approval. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes NOx, CO, VOC, formaldehyde, and visible emission limits; and testing, work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently submit a Title V Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapters F and G.
The Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412.442.4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; asandy@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00741A) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. For additional information, you may contact Alexander Sandy at 412-442-4028.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
37-331B: RWE Holding Company (P.O. Box 311, Portersville, PA 16051), The Department intends to issue a plan approval to RWE Holding Company for the modification of Source 106. The modification of the Dry Bulk Carbon Transfer process (Source 106) will include the replacement of bag house control devices Carbon Transfer Baghouses 1 & 2 (C106A and C106B). This project will not create any additional sources of air emissions.
Exhaust from C106A and C106B was vented indoors. The new control device (C106C) will be vented outside. Compliance with the control device PM concentration limit of 0.01 gr/dscf will be verified through stack testing. RWE Holding Company's Rundle Road facility is located in Taylor Township, Lawrence County at 535 Rundle Road (16101—New Castle).
This application was reviewed to evaluate the project's incorporation of Best Available Technology. The sources' emission rates of PM will be limited to the minimum achievable through BAT. Emissions from the facility will be controlled through efficient filtration technology. Based upon information provided by the control device manufacturer, emissions of PM will be restricted to a maximum rate 0.01 gr/dscf. This source was previously restricted to a maximum emission rate 0.04 gr/dscf. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [37-331B: RWE Holding Company] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to the New Source Review Section Chief, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6328.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
43-182E: Wheatland Tube Company (P.O. Box 608, Wheatland, PA 16161), The Department intends to issue a plan approval to Wheatland Tube Company concerning the construction and initial operation of equipment for a new galvanized conduit pipe line. Wheatland's Council site is located in Wheatland Borough, Mercer County. The facility currently operates under Title V operating permit 43-00182.
Zinc metal will be applied to conduit pipe through zinc vaporization and condensing deposition. High current will be flowed through a zinc wire causing it to vaporize (metallizer gun). Vaporized metal which does not collect upon the pipe's surface becomes overspray and a source of PM emissions.
This application was reviewed to evaluate the project's incorporation of Best Available Technology. The sources' emission rates of PM will be limited to the minimum achievable through BAT. Emissions from the facility will be controlled through efficient filtration technology (cartridge dust collector). Based upon information provided by the control device manufacturer, emissions of PM will be restricted to a maximum rate 0.01 gr/dscf.
Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The control device will be operated and maintained as prescribed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's maintenance and operation literature will be kept onsite. All maintenance will be record in a log. Emissions will be restricted to 0.01 gr/dscf. The stack will be monitored for visual emissions and the pressure drop across the filters media will be monitored and recorded. Zinc consumed by the process and collected by the control device will be recorded.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [43-182E: Wheatland Tube Company] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to the New Source Review Section Chief, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6328.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
40-00067: Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (1000 Wilkes-Barre Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1323) The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for operation of a sewage treatment facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The sources on site include a sewage sludge incinerator, a bulk lime storage silo, and sludge holding tanks. Control equipment at the facility includes an odor control mist scrubber, a venturi scrubber, a wet electrostatic precipitator, a carbon bed adsorber, a roll filter, and a bin vent filter. The sources do not have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds, yet the facility must obtain a Title V Operating Permit due to model rule requirements according to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart MMMM. The proposed Title V Operating Permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable Federal and State air quality requirements.
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 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00230: Veterinary Crematory Services (387 Nina Way, Warminster, PA 18974) for an initial State Only Operating Permit in Warminster Township, Bucks County. Veterinary Crematory Services dba Evercare offers pet crematory services. The sources consist of five (5) natural gas-fired animal crematory units. The facility is categorized as a natural minor facility based on its potential emissions. The permit includes monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
36-05094: Keystone Wood Specialties, Inc. (2225 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the custom wood specialties facility located in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2016 year are estimated at 0.10 tpy of NOx, 0.09 tpy of CO, 0.02 tpy of PM10, 9.03 tpy of VOCs and 3.01 tpy 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
65-00946: Equitrans LP (625 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air renewed facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas compressor station, known as the West Fairfield Station, located in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of a 1,004-bhp, 4SLB, natural gas-fueled compressor engine, NG compressor, and dehydrator. Potential facility emissions are 19.4 tons of NOx, 19.4 tons of CO, 16.9 tons of VOC, 0.4 ton PM10, and 0.4 ton of PM2.5, and 3.7 tons of HAPs, including 1.8 ton of formaldehyde. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOOO, 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, testing, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Equitrans LP's State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 65-00946) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (mhochhause@pa.gov, fax 412-442-4194).
65-00863: Braeburn Alloy Steel, Division of CCX (101 Braeburn Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Braeburn Alloy Steel to authorize the operation of a facility located in Lower Burrell, Washington County.
The company offers a variety of services, including forging, conversion bar rolling, cold-finish annealing, stress relieving, thermal treatment, peeling and grinding. It converts materials into forged and rolled bars and billets. The company has a wide selection of equipment that includes computer-programmable presses, manipulators, water quench tanks, rolling mills, straighteners, grinders, saws, peelers, lathes and annealing furnaces. Actual facility-wide emissions for 2015 were estimated by the applicant to be 7.790 tpy of NOx, 0.156 tpy of VOCs, 0.033 tpy of SOx and 6882.700 tpy of CO2.
The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (65-00863) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Braeburn Alloy Steel State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility are available for review by any interested party at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Braeburn Alloy Steel State Only Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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 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: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
Notice is hereby given 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 LGS PA, LLC (P O Box 339, Bristol, IN 46507) for their facility located in Wright Township, Luzerne County.
Plan Approval No. 40-00134B is for the modification and operation of manufacturing equipment to produce enclosed cargo trailers. The company has proposed to increase the use of MFHAP containing welding rods from 2,000 lbs./yr to 18,720 lbs./yr. No other operational changes proposed by the company. The proposed change in annual rod usages will have no impact on potential PM/PM10/PM2.5 emissions limits and will not results in an increase in potential emissions of regulated NSR pollutants from welding operations at the facility. The proposed revision in welding rod usage will trigger additional requirements listed in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX. Total hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions from the project will not exceed 25 tpy, and individual HAP emissions will not exceed 10 tpy. The facility is subject to and complies with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX for control of metal fabrication or finishing metal HAP (MFHAP). The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 40-00134B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 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.
32901603 and NPDES No. PA0214507. Tipple Four J, Inc., (P.O. Box 435, Seward, PA 15954). To renew the permit for the Tipple Four J in Armstrong Township, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on June 28, 2017. Application received November 1, 2016.
65091301 and NPDES No. PA0235873 and GP12-65091301. C & D Coal Company, LLC, (21113 Shepard Lane, Abingdon, VA 24211). To operate the Kingston-West Mine in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Permit term has lapsed, Operator has chosen to reactivate the Permit and related NPDES Permit. Includes authorization request for an air quality GPA/GP12 General Permit. Surface Acres Proposed 10.0, Underground Acres Proposed 999.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 971.4. Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributaries to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on June 28, 2017. Application received April 14, 2017.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 32070105. Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Indiana County, affecting 40.2 acres. Receiving stream: South Branch Plum Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 19, 2017.
Permit No. 56010104 and NPDES No. PA0249041. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner and Lincoln Townships, Somerset County, affecting 135.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria-Somerset Authority Quemahoning SWI. Application received: June 22, 2017.
Permit No. 32070104 and NPDES No. PA0262404, P&N Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Banks Township, Indiana County, affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to South Brach of Bear Run, unnamed tributary to Cush Creek, unnamed tributary to Brady Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 23, 2017.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
16120101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Limestone Township, Clarion County, affecting 130.5 acres. Receiving streams: One unnamed tributary to Piney Creek and Piney Creek, one unnamed tributary to Glade Run, and two unnamed tributaries to Sloan Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intakes from the point of discharge are Penwood Park Campground and Piney Meadows Campground. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: June 29, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17060107 and NPDES PA0256391. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous coal surface and auger mine located in Girard Township, Clearfield County affecting 294.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Deer Creek and Unnamed Tributary A to Deer Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 14, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63070202 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251119. Lizabella Mining, LLC (47 Grudevich Road, Canons-burg, PA 15317). Transfer application of an existing bituminous surface mine permitted by BOCA Coal, Inc., located in Union and South Park Townships, Washington and Allegheny Counties, affecting 98.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries A & B to Piney Fork, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Transfer application received: June 13, 2017.
03110102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252166. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, affecting 47.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Pine Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: June 26, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 49060101R2. Last Time Coal Co., (119 Greenwood Street, Trevorton, PA 17881), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County affecting 242.1 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Zerbe Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 13, 2017.
Permit No. 54970101R4. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., (P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County affecting 727.0 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 15, 2017.
Permit No. 54-305-021GP12R. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., (P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54970101 in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: June 15, 2017.
Permit No. 49120101R. Blue Ridge Mining, LP, (123 Iris Road, Shamokin, PA 17872), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County affecting 48.3 acres, receiving stream: Carbon Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 30, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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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.
Permit No. 56970301 and NPDES No. PA0234362, Garrett Limestone Co., Inc., 451 Stoystown, Road, Suite 104, Somerset, PA 15501, revision to add 4.8 acres to the existing permit for surface support. Total SMP acres goes from 57.0 to 61.8, located in Black & Summit Townships, Somerset County. Receiving streams: Casselman River classified for the following use: High Quality warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 29, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Withdrawn
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 58900303C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225305. Cecil Kilmer, (363 SR 374, Nicholson, PA 18446), correction to an existing quarry operation to include an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: June 8, 2012. Application withdrawn: June 29, 2017.
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. 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 Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department 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.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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. PA0606154 (Mining Permit No. 32820134), Arcadia Company, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for treatment of a post mining discharge in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 1,166.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: High Quality—Cold Water Fishes (HQ-CWF). Application received: January 27, 2017.
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 treatment facility outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 2,000.0 4,000.0 5,000.0 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. PA0263257 (Mining Permit No. 56110105), Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 318.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run and unnamed tributary to Rush Run, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and high quality cold water fishes. Application received: June 13, 2017.
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 North Branch Jennings Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, and 004 (All Weather Conditions) 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) N/A N/A 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows
Outfalls: 002 and 005 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) N/A N/A 50 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 North Branch Jennings Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N 008 N 010 N 011 N
Outfalls: 006, 008, and 010 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 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.
Outfalls: 007 and 011 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.4 2.8 3.5 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.
Outfalls: 006, 007, 008, 010, and 011 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 006, 007, 008, 010, and 011 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The stormwater outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributary to Rush Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 N
Outfall: 009 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 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.
Outfall: 009 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfall: 009 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. This mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Under 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found in 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. 0115711 (Mining permit no. 17860144), Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, renewal of an NPDES permit for Surface Mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 324.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Big Run to Moshannon Creek and Shimmel Run to Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: April 7, 2017.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Shimmel Run to Moshannon Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-1 N TF-2 N TF-3 N TF-4 N 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) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Big Run to Moshannon Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-5 N TF-6 N TF-7 N 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) 1.76 3.52 4.40 Manganese (mg/l) 1.11 2.22 2.78 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595756 on Underground Mining Permit No. 54851332. RS & W Coal Company, (207 Creek Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite underground mine operation in Norwegian Township and the City of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, affecting 2.1 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 19, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit area the BAT limits described above for mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to West Branch Schuylkill River:
Outfall New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Mine Drainage The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall.
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0594318 on Surface Mining Permit Number 49663009. Mallard Contracting Company, Inc., (122 Wilburton Road, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), renewal NPDES permit for an anthracite surface mine operation in Mount Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties, affecting 1,200 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 20, 2016. There is no surface discharge proposed to Shamokin Creek from this site.
Non-discharge BMP's will apply to this site.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0121606 (Mining Permit No. 6478NC4), David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal shale operation in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 29.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run, classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: September 4, 2014.
The outfalls listed below discharge to: unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond) N 002 (Sediment Pond) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Iron, Total Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report Manganese, Total Monitor and Report Lead, Total Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Zinc, Total Monitor and Report Sulfate Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure 50.0 mOsm/kg 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. PA0595365 (Mining Permit No. 6476SM6), Union Quarries, Inc., 102 Bonnybrook Road, Carlisle, PA 16664. Renewal of an NPDES permit for non-coal surface mining in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, affecting 263.61 acres. Receiving stream: LeTort Spring Run, classified for the following use: Exceptional Value. Application received: July 20, 2016.
The outfall listed below discharges to unnamed tributary to LeTort Spring Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 001, (≥10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm/gpd/MGD) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (umhos/cm) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Temperature (°C) Monitor and Report 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. PA0224308 on Surface Mining Permit No. 46030301, Gibraltar Rock, Inc., (355 Newbold Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030), revision and renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite and hornfels quarry operation in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, affecting 241.0 acres. Receiving Streams: unnamed tributaries to Swamp Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking and migratory fishes. Application received: October 14, 2014.
Outfall 001—O.D. The following effluent limits apply to the other discharge (surface and groundwater—average discharge rate 0.4 MGD).
Discharge Limitations (in mg/l)
Monitoring Requirements Discharge Average
Maximum
Instantaneous
Measurement
Sample
Parameter Monthly
Daily
Maximum
Frequency
Type Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 2/Month (minimum) Grab pH 6—9 at all time
2/Month (minimum) Grab Total Dissolved Solids 500 - - 2/Month (minimum) Grab Chromium (total) 0.1 0.2 0.25 2/Month (minimum) Grab Lead 0.015 0.03 0.0375 2/Month (minimum) Grab Endrin 0.002 0.004 0.005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Dieldrin* 0.00003 0.00006 0.000075 2/Month (minimum) Grab Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 2/Month (minimum) Grab Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 2/Month (minimum) Grab Carbon Tetrachloride <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Chlorobenzene <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Trichloroethylene 0.0025 0.0050 0.0063 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,1 Dichloroethylene <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,2 Dichloroethane <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,1,1 Tricholoethane 0.02 0.04 0.05 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,1,2 Trichloroethane <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Vinyl Chloride <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Pentachlorophenol* <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 2/Month (minimum) Grab Benzo(a)Anthracene <0.0025 <0.0025 <0.0025 2/Month (minimum) Grab Benzo(a)Pyrene <0.0025 <0.0025 <0.0025 2/Month (minimum) Grab Benzo(k)Fluoranthene <0.0025 <0.0025 <0.0025 2/Month (minimum) Grab Bis(2-Ethylehexyl) Phthalate <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,2 Dichlorobenzene 0.01 0.020 0.25 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,4 Dichlorobenzene 0.01 0.020 0.25 2/Month (minimum) Grab Chrysene <0.0025 <0.0025 <0.0025 2/Month (minimum) Grab 1,4 Dioxane** Monitor Monitor Monitor 2/Month (minimum) Grab MTBE 0.02 0.04 0.05 2/Month (minimum) Grab Average discharge rate 0.4
MillionGallons Per Day continuous discharge with flow meter monitoring *WQBELs BELOW QUANTITATION LIMITS: A. The parameter(s) listed below are subject to water quality-based effluent limits (WQBELs) in Part A of this permit that are necessary to comply with State water quality standards, but may be less than quantitation limits (QLs), as defined in 25 Pa. Code § 252.1, that are generally achievable by conventional analytical technology. The permittee shall analyze the parameter(s) using methods that will achieve the QL(s) as listed below. For the purpose of compliance, a statistical value reported on the DMR that is less than the QL(s) (i.e., ''non-detect'') will be considered to be in compliance.
Parameter Name Quantitation Limit
(mg/l)Dieldrin 0.00005 Pentachlorophenol 0.010 B. The permittee shall, where determined to be feasible by the permittee, achieve a QL less than the QL identified above to improve the level of confidence that State water quality standards are being met in the receiving waters.
C. The permittee shall manage non-detect values and report statistical results to DEP in accordance with published DMR guidance (3800-BK-DEP3047 and 3800-FS-DEP4262). Where a mixed data set exists containing non-detect results and ''detected'' values (i.e., results greater than or equal to the QL), the QL shall be used for non-detect results to compute average statistical results.
** The effluent limits will be included once a limit is developed by the Department.
Outfalls 002 and 003—E & S (Erosion and Sediment Control Facilities)
Discharge Limitations (in mg/l)
Monitoring Requirements Discharge Average
Maximum
Instantaneous
Measurement Sample Parameter Monthly Daily
Maximum Frequency
Type
Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Monthly Grab pH 6—9 at all the time
Monthly Grab Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limit for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Swamp Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No O.D. surface & groundwater 002 No E&S 003 No E&S NPDES Permit No. PA0593206 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7373SM3. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co., (P.O. Box 549, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sand and gravel quarry operation in East Penn Township, Carbon County, affecting 203.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Lizard Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stock and migratory fishes. Application received: May 24, 2017.
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 Lizard Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Stormwater Sedimentation Pond 002 No Stormwater Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Discharge (MGD) 001 0.05 1.0 Discharge (MGD) 002 0.231 0.465 pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.5 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 1 The 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. 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 Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E23-538. Borough of Ridley Park, 105 E. Ward Street, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Borough of Ridley Park, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain about 110-long by 4-foot wide sidewalk in the floodplain along north side, and about 500 feet long by 5-foot wide walkway in the floodway/floodplain along south side situated along the Little Crum Creek (WWF, MF) associated with the pedestrian improvements in the Borough. The project also includes about 110-feet eroded streambank stabilization near the culvert approved per GP112314311.
The site is located about 1,000 feet southeast from intersection of Haverford Road and Arlington Avenue (Lansdowne, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 39.877496; Longitude: -75.333427).
Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40-797. Villas at Waterwood, LLC, ATTN: Matthew DePrimo, 400 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704, in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a 1,750 sq. ft. pile-supported dock/boathouse within the basin of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Pole 147 along Lakeside Drive (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°22` 26"; Longitude: -76°2`38").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E36-969: Conoy Township, 211 Falmouth Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502 in Conoy Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing structure and to install and maintain a 60 foot long, 10 foot wide, wood and steel bridge over Snitz Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40°06` 43.4", Longitude: -76°41`36.5"). The structure is a part of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
EA14-012: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State College, PA in Ferguson Township, Centre County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District (Pine Grove Mills Quadrangle; Latitude 40° 43` 44" N; 77° 54` 9" W).
The applicant proposes to recreate approximately 1,300 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Beaver Branch (HQ-CWF) to a more stable and natural alignment starting at Wyoming Avenue in Pennsylvania Furnace continuing downstream through a combination of streambank grading, channel realignment, log vanes and channel block installation, sinkhole repair, floodway restoration, road crossing improvement, and riparian buffer establishment.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-510, PADOT Engineering District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA 15701. SR 0228 and Pittsburgh Street Intersection Improvement, in Mars Borough and Adams Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 41`, 27.6"; W: 80°, 01`, 04.8").
The proposed SR 0228 and Pittsburgh Street Intersection Improvement Project is located in Mars Borough and Adams Township, Butler County. The project study limits on SR 0228 extend from the intersection to the west approximately 2,000-feet and approximately 1,150-feet to the east. The project study limits extend to the north along SR 3019 (Pittsburgh Street) approximately 650-feet and to the south along SR 3019 (Warrendale Road) approximately 660-feet. The project is located within the UNT to Breakneck Creek watershed. The primary purpose of the project is to widen SR 0228 to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection. As part of this project, the following environmental impacts will occur:
1. An existing 56-ft long reinforced concrete arch culvert will be removed and replaced with a 128-ft long precast concrete box culvert to accommodate roadway widening along SR 0228. The existing culvert carries a stream identified as STR-1 under SR 0228. The culvert is located on SR 0228 approximately 125-ft east of the intersection with SR 3019. The proposed temporary stream impacts for this portion are 58-ft, while permanent stream impacts are 159-ft. As a result of roadway widening, a permanent wetland impact of 0.058-ac to PEM wetlands will result in a total loss of Wetland W-90B.
2. On SR 3019, approximately 245-ft to the north of the SR 0228/SR 3019 intersection, an existing culvert carrying a stream identified as UNT-1 will be extended and the channel regraded. This activity will result in 31-ft of temporary stream impacts and 113-ft of permanent stream impacts to Stream UNT-1. No wetland impacts are proposed at this location.
3. On SR 3019, approximately 630-ft to the south of the SR 0228/ SR 3019 intersection, an existing culvert carrying a stream identified as UNT-3 will be extended. This activity will result in a permanent stream impact of 33-ft. No wetland impacts are proposed at this location.
4. On SR 0228, approximately 1,685-ft west of the SR 0228/SR 3019 intersection, an existing culvert will be extended. This activity will result in 38-ft of temporary stream impacts and 20-ft of permanent stream impacts to a stream identified as EPH-2 on the south side of SR 0228. To the north side of SR 0228, the culvert will also be extended, which results in 75-ft of permanent stream impacts to stream UNT-2 and 0.019-ac of permanent wetland impacts to PEM wetland W-82A.
5. On SR 0228, approximately 1,150-ft west of the SR 0228/SR 3019 intersection, an existing culvert carrying a stream identified as EPH-1 will be extended. This activity will result in 20-ft of temporary stream impacts and 116-ft of permanent stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed at this location.
The project will result in 0.077 acre of permanent wetland impacts to two separate PEM wetlands. The applicant proposes to debit 0.077 acre of PEM wetland from the applicant's Butler County Wetland Bank.
E10-511, BDNPL Real Estate LLC, North Park Lounge, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 42`, 57.69"; W: 80°, 6`, 10.20").
To construct and maintain a vehicular bridge, 2 pedestrian bridges, an aerial utility crossing, and a culvert across two unnamed tributaries to Brush creek; to construct and maintain a deck, a patio, and a volleyball court in the floodways; and to perform grading within the floodways.
EA24-055, Jay Township, 81 East Teaberry Street, Weedville, PA 15868. Brown's Run Stream Re-establish-ment, in Jay Township, Elk County, ACOE Baltimore District (Weedville, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 16`, 30"; W: 78°, 29`, 44").
Applicant is requesting waiver of Chapter 105 permit requirements under 105.12(a)(16) for the restoration of a section of Brown's Run along Plum Street in Weedville. The proposed work includes the removal of 2 areas of fill material to restore flow to the original channel of the stream, placement of a log/rock deflector to direct base flow to the historic channel, and installation of an at-grade walking trail along the stream.
E10-512, PennDOT Engineering District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA 15701. SR 4012, Section 251, Segment 0030, Offset 0538 Bridge Replacement in Mercer and Marion Townships, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (West Sunbury, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 06`, 18"; W: 79°, 58`, 55").
The applicant proposes to replace an existing structurally deficient bridge with a new bridge on the existing alignment over McMurray Run (CWF). The project includes minor approach work to widen the existing travel lanes on the bridge approaches to meet current design criteria. The approach work will require the replacement of three existing culverts and the relocation of approximately 135-feet of Stream UNT 2. The project will result in 308 linear feet of permanent stream impacts and 465 linear feet of temporary stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed.
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, Craig Lobins 814.332.6855.
E16-08-003, Laurel Mountain Productions, LLC, 61 McMurray Rd. Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Allegheny River Water Withdrawal Pad, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Parker, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 3`, 40"; W: -79°, 39`, 29").
To construct and maintain an approximate 0.08-acre gravel pad and access road within the floodway of the Allegheny River (WWF) to provide a staging location for pumping units and access to the river. The applicant also proposes to construct a permanent 50 foot long prefabricated bridge and aerial waterline over a UNT to the Allegheny River (WWF) that has a total of 0.012 acre of permanent impact to the floodway.
For more detailed information regarding the Clarion County Chapter 105 permit application related to this proposed project, which is available in the DEP regional office, please contact Craig Lobins at 814.332.6855 to request a file review.
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