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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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
08-00025B: Richards Funeral Home, Inc. (502 North Keystone Ave., South Waverly, PA 18840-2943) for the construction of a crematory unit at the Northern Bradford Crematory facility located in South Waverly Borough, Bradford County. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Richards Funeral Home, Inc. indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The emission from the proposed source included in this project will not exceed the following limits: 1.15 ton of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns and less than 2.5 microns), 0.72 ton of carbon monoxide, 0.87 ton of nitrogen oxides, 0.53 ton of sulfur oxides, 0.07 ton of volatile organic compounds, 0.02 ton of hazardous air pollutants, and 561.65 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: The particulate matter emissions from the crematory shall not exceed 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic foot of exhaust, corrected to 7% oxygen; The visible emissions from the crematory shall not equal or exceed 10% opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any one hour or equal or exceed 30% opacity at any time; The crematory shall only be fired on natural gas or LP gas; Only human remains and associated containers, which are constructed of cardboard, particleboard or wood, shall be incinerated in the crematory. Under no circumstances shall the crematory be used for the incineration of hospital waste, infectious waste or any other type of waste other than human remains and associated containers; The crematory shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor and record the primary and secondary combustion chamber exit temperatures any time the crematory is in operation; The crematory shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the opacity of the effluent gas any time the crematory is in operation; A secondary combustion chamber temperature of at least 1,800°F shall be maintained for a residence time of at least one (1) second at any time that cremation is occurring in the crematory; The crematory shall be equipped with an interlock which prevents the primary combustion chamber burner from firing unless the secondary combustion chamber is at a temperature of at least 1800°F; The crematory shall be equipped with an interlock which prevents the primary combustion chamber burner from firing and sounds an alarm any time the opacity of the visible emissions exceeds 10%; The charge door of the crematory shall be kept shut during the cremation cycle except for short periods of time in order to inspect and/or reposition the remains; The crematory shall not be operated more than 4,368 hours in any 12 consecutive month period; The permittee shall keep accurate and comprehensive records of the number of hours the crematory is operated each month; The permittee shall maintain accurate and comprehensive records of the primary and secondary combustion chamber temperature chart recordings.
The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 08-00025B, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 08-00025 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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
54-00009: Omnova Solutions, Inc. (95 Hickory Drive, Auburn, PA 17922-9625) The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for operation in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. The sources on site include natural gas-fired boilers, a hot oil furnace, a pump house heater, printers, calendar lines, embossers, ink mixing, a coater, a proof press, solvent storage tanks, emergency generators and fire pumps, a surface coating line, a parts washer, a cogeneration system, silos, resin receivers, and feedtanks. Control equipment at the facility includes a thermal incinerator, printer oxidizer, oxidation catalyst, and electrostatic precipitators. 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 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, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
28-05002: Letterkenny Army Depot—US Department of Defense (One Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the military facility located in Greene/Letterkenny Townships, Franklin County. Additionally, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan and a proposed State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal for the facility.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the abovemen-tioned facility.
The actual emissions from the facility in 2016 year are estimated at 35.8 tons of VOC; 31.5 tons of NOx; 18.1 tons of CO; 8.1 tons of HAPs; 22.2 tons of SOx; 121.6 tons each of PM10 and PM2.5. 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, §§ 129.96—129.100—Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of VOC; 25 Pa. Code, § 129.52—Surface coating processes; 25 Pa. Code, § 129.52d—Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings; 25 Pa. Code, § 129.57—Storage tanks less than or equal to 40,000 gallons capacity containing VOCs; 25 Pa. Code, § 129.63—Degreasing operations; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 64—Compliance Assurance Monitoring, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.100, the Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan, to be submitted as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed RACT II plan, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a part of the facility's Title V operating permit renewal (28-05002). The relevant RACT II requirements will also be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval and incorporation into Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed RACT II requirements for this facility that will be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP:
RACT II Case-by-Case Requirements
Source ID 421—Two Paint Stripping Tanks, T1 & T2—Bldg 370 and Source ID 423—One Paint Stripping Tank, R3419—Bldg 350.
• The permittee shall limit combined volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the Two Paint Stripping Tanks, T1 & T2—Bldg 370, Source ID 421 to less than or equal to 19.74 tons per year based on a 12-month rolling total.
• The permittee shall limit volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the One Paint Stripping Tank, R3419—Bldg 350, Source ID 423 to less than or equal to 9.9 tons per year based on a 12-month rolling total.
Work Practice Requirements:
• The tanks shall be covered when not in use, to minimize vapor escape.
• The operating temperature of the tanks shall be no greater than 160°F. While the tanks are in operation, the temperature of the tanks shall be monitored and recorded at a minimum of once per shift. The records shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
1.) The date and time of the measurement.
2.) The temperature of each tank (degrees Fahrenheit).
• The steam shall be turned off to the tanks when it is anticipated that the process is not required for 24 hours or more. The permittee shall keep adequate records demonstrating compliance with this condition. The records shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
l.) The date and time steam is turned off to the tanks.
2.) The date and time steam is turned on to the tanks.
• Emissions shall be minimized by ceasing the introduction of air for tank agitation during start-up, shut down, part loading and unloading, and process disruptions.
• Good housekeeping practices shall be followed at all times, including any spills being cleaned up immediately, and any containers of solvent kept closed when not in use.
Recordkeeping Requirements:
• Letterkenny shall maintain adequate solvent purchase and usage records to demonstrate compliance with the proposed RACT emission limits.
Public Comment Details:
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 William Weaver, Air Quality Program Manager, Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice 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 RACT 2 condition, including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 2 approval.
A public hearing will be held on May 1, 2018 at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed permit action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact William Weaver at 717-705-4868. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be April 24, 2018.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to William Weaver, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling William Weaver at 717-705-4868.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact William Weaver at 717-705-4868 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matt Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131.
24-00009: Domtar Paper Company, LLC, (100 W. Center St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845) to renew a Title V Operating Permit for the Johnsonburg Mill located in the Borough of Johnsonburg, Elk County. This facility is a Title V facility which is major for their potential to emit CO, NOx, PM-10, PM-2.5, SOx, VOC, and HAPs. Actual 2016 Emissions were as follows: 90.36 tons VOC; 880.05 tons NOx; 198.89 tons CO; 35.74 tons SOx; 84.77 tons PM-10; 73.81 tons PM-2.5; 162.93 tons all HAPs combined; 73.57 tons hydrochloric acid; 51.28 tons methanol; 6.91 tons hydrogen fluoride; 6.73 tons phenol; 4.82 tons formaldehyde; 3.53 tons acetaldehyde; 2.54 tons propion-aldehyde; 2.07 tons hexane; 1.75 ton methylene chloride; 1.45 ton chloroform; and 1.20 ton benzene. The significant sources at the facility include a 530 million Btu/hr chemical recovery boiler; a 180 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled boiler; two 306 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled boilers; an 87.3 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled boiler; a Kraft mill; starch, soda ash, salt cake, & lime unloading systems; wood chip screening operation; a lime kiln; paper machines; a bleach plant; a natural gas fueled emergency generator; 3 diesel fueled emergency generators; and 9 degreasing units. This facility is subject to the following Federal regulations: 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart D, NSPS for Fossil Fuel Fired Steam Generators; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Db, NSPS for ICI Steam Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc, NSPS for Small ICI Steam Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance Assurance Monitoring; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDD, Major Source Boiler MACT; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary RICE; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, NSPS for SI ICE; 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart BB, NSPS for Kraft Mills; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart S, Pulp & Paper MACT I; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart MM, Pulp & Paper MACT II. The conditions from Plan Approvals 24-009H and 24-009J are incorporated into the permit at this renewal. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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.
46-00093: Main Line Hospitals/Bryn Mawr Hospital (130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010) for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. The proposed renewal of the Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The facility's major air emission points include boilers and emergency generators. The emissions of NOx from these sources are limited to less than 24.99 tpy. The renewed permit includes testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, State, and Federal air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00100: TierPoint Pennsylvania Two, LLC (TekPark Building 4, 9999 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville, PA 18031) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a data processing center located in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The sources include three emergency engines fired on No. 2 fuel oil and ultra-low sulfur kerosene. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
50-03004: Tuscarora Hardwoods, Inc. (2240 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for a biomass boiler at a facility in Spring Township, Perry County. The primary emissions from the facility are particulate matter; the actual 2017 emissions from the facility are approximately 8.76 tpy of PM10. 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 for Federal 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc—Standard of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial Steam Generating Units and 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—NESHAPS for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
36-05123: Corixa Corp. dba Glaxo Smith Kline Vaccines (325 N. Bridge Street, Marietta, PA 17547) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the vaccine manufacturing facility located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 76.0 tpy of NOx, 55.0 tpy of CO, 5.1 tpy of PM10, 19.3 tpy of SOx, 14.9 tpy of VOC and 1.0 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 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
29-03002: P & W Excavating, Inc. (882 Pigeon Cove Rd., Warfordsburg, PA 17267) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of the batch asphalt plant at the facility in Bethel Township, Fulton County. The potential emissions of the facility are estimated 9 tons of CO, 52 tons of NOx, 45 tons of PM, and 0.1 ton of SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I—Standard of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
67-05118: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Operations, Inc. (1425 Eden Road, York, PA 17402) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the motorcycle manufacturing facility (York Vehicle Operations) located in Springettsbury Township, York County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2016 were reported to be 24.7 tons VOC; 16.3 tons CO; 9.3 tons NOx; 2.3 tons PM10; 2.3 tons PM2.5; 0.1 ton SOx; 0.5 ton xylenes; 0.2 ton ethyl benzene; 0.2 ton glycol ethers; 0.1 ton toluene; and 0.9 ton total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (Source ID 301), 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (Source ID DGO2), and 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d (Source ID 245).
06-05009: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034) for the stone crushing and asphalt production operations at the facility's Kutztown Quarry in Maxatawny Township, Berks County. This is for the renewal of the existing State-only operating permit. The facility's reported annual emissions are approximately 23.0 tons of CO, 6.9 tons of NOx, 2.0 tons of PM10, 5.0 tons of SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
49-00038: Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople LLC (PO Box 128, 455 East Eight Street, Watsontown, PA 17777) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their coal preparation facility located in Delaware Township, Northumberland County. The facility's main sources include a natural gas fired fluid bed coal dryer and loading system, a sizing and packing system, and site haul roads.
The facility has potential to emit under 45.37 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 4.67 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 1.17 tpy of carbon monoxide, 0.01 tpy of volatile organic compounds including hazardous air pollutants and 0.02 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants remained same at the facility.
The fluid bed dryer is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants.
The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
49-00043: Shamokin Filler Co. (PO Box 400, Shamokin, PA 17872) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their coal preparation facility located in Coal Township, Northumberland County. The facility's main sources include one natural gas/# 2 fuel oil fired coal dryer (35 tons per hour capacity), one natural gas/# 2 fuel oil fired coal dryer (6 tons per hour capacity), a material handling system, a rail car loading operation, one parts washer, site haul roads and stockpiles.
The facility has potential to emit under 40.09 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 11.89 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 2.97 tpy of carbon monoxide, 0.61 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 0.04 tpy of hazardous air pollutants and 42.20 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants remained same at the facility.
The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
08-00027: Oak Hill Veneer, Inc. (PO Box 304, Troy, PA 16947-0304) to issue a State only operating permit for their facility located in Troy Township, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00027. The facility's sources include a 16.26 million Btu per hour, wood-fired boiler, a 14.7 million Btu per hour, natural gas-fired boiler, two veneer dryers and a woodworking facility.
The facility has potential emissions of 7.86 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 97.97 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 1.79 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 45.56 tons per year of particulate matter and 1.78 ton per year of volatile organic compounds.
The wood-fired boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. Both boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for Small Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Steam Generating Units.
The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
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.
47-00010: Kurt Weiss Danville, LLC (233 PPL Road, Danville, PA 17821) for their facility located in Anthony Township, Montour County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility.
The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 18.46 tons per year of carbon monoxide; 73.83 tons per year of nitrogen oxides; 26.21 tons per year of sulfur oxides; 22.89 tons per year of particulate matter; 0.74 ton of volatile organic compounds and 82,325 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalent (greenhouses gases).
The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy best available technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boiler Area Sources, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ Sections 63.11193—63.11237 and the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. 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: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
63-00629: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15033) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. to authorize the operation of their Dunningsville Asphalt Plant located in Somerset Township, Washington County.
Sources of air emissions include a 300 ton per hour McCarter batch asphalt plant, several storage tanks, aggregate handling/stockpiling and other miscellaneous equipment associated with this type of operation. The emission control devices include knockout box, baghouse and water truck. The annual production limit of 500,000 tons per year of asphalt for this facility. The annual emissions are limited to 30 tpy of NOx, less than 100 tpy of CO, 10.73 tpy of PM10, 9.00 tpy of VOC and 1.93 tpy of HAP. 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 and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facility.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania 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 (63-00629) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc 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 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matt Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131.
10-00303: CUE, Inc. (11 Leonberg Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-3601). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility located in Cranberry Township, Butler County. The facility's primary emission sources include natural gas combustion sources, casting machines (12), adhesive application, mold cleaning, and a degreasing unit. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 6.74 TPY NOx, 1.35 TPY CO, 47.00 TPY VOC, 3.83 TPY HAPs, 0.68 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.04 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor and has taken throughput limits on the processes so as not to exceed 47 tons per year of VOC emissions. Additionally, the adhesive application's throughput limit is limited by its HAP emission restriction of 3.7 tons per year. The adhesive application is subject to 25 Pa. Code 130 Subchapter D for Adhesives, Sealants, Primers and Solvents, and 25 Pa. Code § 129.77 for control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
10-00337: McKnight Cranberry III LP (800 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 260, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5211), the Department intends to issue a renewal of the operating permit for the facility located in Cranberry Township, Butler County. The facility has a 2,000 kW emergency generator that is fueled with low sulfur diesel (less than 0.3 percent sulfur by weight). The conditions of the previous plan approval and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit. The emergency generator is restricted to 500 hours of operation and shall only be operated during utility power outages and for periodic maintenance testing. The emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—NESHAP for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE). The facility is a Natural Minor.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
OP17-000064: Drexel University (University City Campus) (3330 Market Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104) for a university in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include sixty-three (63) natural gas fired combustion units each less than or equal to 5.23 MMbtu/hr, two (2) natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil fired combustion units rated at 3 MMbtu/hr, one (1) natural gas fired emergency generator rated at 100 kW, nineteen (19) diesel fired emergency generators rated at 1,250 kW or less, and two (2) diesel fired fire pumps rated at 105 hp or less.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
OP17-000042: SEPTA Wayne Elmwood Trolley Shop (7311 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142) for a trolley shop in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include one (1) natural gas fired pressure washer rated at 0.558 MMbtu/hr, two (2) kerosene fired space heaters each rated at 0.35 MMbtu/hr, two (2) natural gas/No. 2 oil fired boilers each rated at 2.1 MMbtu/hr, and one (1) 40 gallon parts washer/degreaser.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
OP17-000041: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Fern Rock Subway Shop (11th and Grange Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141) for the operation of a public utility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) boilers firing natural gas and No. 2 Fuel Oil each rated 9.96 MMbtu/hr, three (3) pressure washers firing natural gas each rated 0.49 MMbtu/hr or less, one (1) warm air furnace firing natural gas rated 0.445 MMbtu/hr, two (2) warm air furnaces firing propane each rated 0.40 MMbtu/hr, one (1) emergency generator firing diesel fuel rated 80 kW, one (1) spray booth for non-automotive parts, and eight (8) parts washers/degreasers.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
30841307 and NPDES No. PA0213438. Emerald Contura, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To revise the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Franklin Township, Greene County and related NPDES Permit for post-mining land use of approximately 77 acres to industrial/commercial and forest land. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 16, 2018. Application received October 13, 2017.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56920114 and NPDES No. PA0212334. Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 278.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to North Branch of Jennings Run, Jennings Run & unnamed tributaries to Jennings Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 13, 2018.
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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0235920 (Mining Permit No. 26081601), Contura Pennsylvania Terminal, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Labelle Dock Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County. Surface Acres Affected 53.96. Receiving stream: Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. Receiving stream: UNT 40282 to Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 4, 2015. Application received January 16, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Monongahela River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 00` 42" Long: 79° 59` 09") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron, Total (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Sulfate, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Selenium, total (mg/l) - - - Report Copper, total (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 40282 to Monongahela River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 00` 31" Long: 79° 59` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron, Total (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Sulfate, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 004 discharges to: Monongahela River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 00` 43" Long: 79° 58` 57") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron, Total (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Sulfate, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0001767 (Mining Permit No. 32140701), Pennzoil Quaker State Company, dba SOPUS Products, (P.O. Box 4427, Houston, TX 77210). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Helen Mine Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant in Blacklick and Center Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 166.4. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 44076 of Two Lick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh Watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on September 7, 2016. Application received November 12, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
Effective Period: Permit Effective Date through 36 Months After Permit Effective Date.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 44076 of Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 30` 25.6" Long: -79° 11` 54.8") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Effective Period: 37 Months After Permit Effective Date through Permit Expiration Date.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 44076 of Two Lick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 30` 25.6" Long: -79° 11` 54.8") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235385 (Mining Permit No. 03801302), Consol Mining Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Margaret No. 7 Mine Water Treatment Plant in Plumcreek and Cowanshannock Townships, Armstrong County. The NPDES Permit associated with the perpetual treatment of mine water is being renewed. The CMAP is also being renewed for reclamation only. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 46347 to Cherry Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary 47022 to Huskins Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Huskins Run Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 17, 2016. Application received May 16, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 46347 to Cherry Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 44` 17" Long: -79° 22` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT 47022 to Huskins Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 46` 16.38" Long: -79° 22` 39.18") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 EPA Waiver not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279595 (Mining Permit No. 32170101), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface coal mining in Burrell Township, Indiana County, affecting 157 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Toms Run and Roaring Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: November 22, 2017.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Toms Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond # 1 Emergency Spillway) Y 005 (Sediment Pond # 3 Emergency Spillway) Y 010 (Sediment Pond # 4 Emergency Spillway) Y The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Roaring Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 (Sediment Pond # 2 Emergency Spillway) Y The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Y 004 Y 006 Y 007 Y 008 Y 009 Y 011 Y 012 Y There is no proposed point source discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving streams due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of the sediment ponds during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event.
The proposed effluent limits for the water entering the infiltration galleries are as follows:
Outfalls: 002, 004, 006, 007, 008, 009, 011, 012 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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 proposed effluent limits for the water discharging from the emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, 005, 010 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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. PA0279625 (Mining Permit No. 11180101), Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 181 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run, unnamed tributaries to/and Shuman Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 2, 2018.
There will be no point source discharges from the treatment facilities. Point source discharges from the emergency spillways of stormwater facilities will occur for precipitation in excess of the 10-year 24-hour event.
The following stormwater emergency spillway outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Shuman Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond 1) Y 002 (Sediment Pond 2) Y 003 (Sediment Pond 3) Y 004 (Sediment Pond 4) Y 005 (Sediment Pond 5) Y 006 (Sediment Pond 6) Y 007 (Sediment Pond 7) Y 008 (Sediment Pond 8) Y The following treatment facility outfalls discharge to infiltration galleries:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 (Treatment Facility 1) Y 010 (Treatment Facility 2) Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed stormwater emergency spillway outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 and 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for discharge to infiltration galleries from stormwater and treatment facility outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009 and 010 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Sulfate (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report This proposed 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 at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0615668 (Mining permit no. 65810113), M.B. Energy Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, Renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Cook and Donegal Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 103.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Four Mile Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas—Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 5, 2014.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to Four Mile Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0613151 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7975SM2. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, affecting 13.5 acres. Receiving stream: Geddes Run to Tohickon Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: January 19, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Geddes Run to Tohickon Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Basin (Stormwater) 002 No Sedimentation Basin (Stormwater) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 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 Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E39-559 The Waterfront Development Company, LP, 1665 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2354, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2354, City of Allentown, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To remove an existing stormwater outfall structure and to construct and maintain a stormwater outfall within the floodway of the Lehigh River (WWF, MF) consisting of a 42-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe, concrete endwall, and a 22-foot long, 33-foot wide R-3 riprap apron. The project is located along the western bank of the Lehigh River, approximately 0.1 mile east of the intersection of W. Chew Street and N. Front Street (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 36` 40." Longitude: -75° 27` 20.0") in City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
E48-449. UGI Energy Services, LLC, One Meridian Boulevard, Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, PA 19610, in City of Bethlehem & Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Bethlehem LNG project.
1. A roadway crossing of East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of 7.5-foot high by 36-foot wide box culvert depressed 12-inches below the existing streambed elevation with concrete wingwalls. This activity also includes approximately 25,531 square feet of fill in the floodway for construction of the roadway.
2. To place approximately 2,223 square feet of fill within the floodway of the East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) for the construction of stormwater management facilities for a commercial facility. This activity extends for approximately 700 linear feet upstream from where the new proposed roadway crossing intersects the East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF).
3. To place approximately 8,591 square feet of fill within the floodway of a UNT to East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) for the construction of an access road, parking areas and stormwater management facilities for a commercial facility. This activity extends for approximately 1,000 linear feet upstream from where the UNT to East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) intersects the East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF).
4. A 12-inch water line crossing of the East Branch Saucon Creek (CWF, MF).
The project is located at the intersection of Easton Road and Ringhoffer Road. (Hellertown, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°36`43.22"; Longitude: -75°18`22.44").
E54-325A. Blythe Township, P.O. Box 91, Cumbola, PA 17903, in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To amend Permit No. E54-325A to authorize the filling of an additional 0.07 acre of PEM wetlands and to authorize the construction and maintenance of a riprap-lined trapezoidal channel beginning at the inlet of the stream enclosure and extending approximately 1,500 feet upstream to an existing pond.
Permit E54-325 authorized the relocation and reestablishment of the ''historic'' Little Wolf Creek with the construction and maintenance of 6,700 feet of riprap-lined trapezoidal channel and a 1,600-foot long stream enclosure; and to place fill in 0.3 acre of wetlands. The encroachments are associated with the proposed construction and demolition waste landfill known as the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS).
The project is located on the north SR 1006 (Burma Road), approximately 2.3 miles east of St. Clair (Pottsville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 44` 23"; Longitude: -76° 09` 22") in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E22-641: Penbrook Borough, 150 South 28th Street, Penbrook, PA 17103 in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove an existing sanitary sewer line and to:
1.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 113 square feet of floodway;
2.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 66 linear feet of stream and 203 square feet of floodway;
3.) install and maintain a permanent access road and 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 227 linear feet of stream and 14,092 square feet of floodway;
4.) install and maintain a permanent access road and 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 173 square feet of wetland;
5.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 67 square feet of floodway and 1 square foot of palustrine emergent wetlands;
6.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 167 square feet of floodway and 82 square feet of wetlands;
7.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF), its floodway and palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 27 linear feet of stream, 240 square feet of floodway and 191 square feet of wetland;
8.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 30 square feet of wetland;
9.) install and maintain streambank stabilization permanently impacting 282 linear feet of stream;
10.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 88 square feet of floodway;
11.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 2,044 square feet of floodway;
12.) install and maintain streambank stabilization, a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line, and permanent access road in and along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 71 linear feet of stream and 4,908 square feet of floodway;
13.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 42 linear feet of stream and 493 square feet of floodway;
14.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 973 square feet of wetland;
15.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line, permanent access road, and streambank stabilization in and along Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 64 linear feet of stream and 6,583 square feet of floodway;
16.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in and along an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 104 linear feet of stream and 2,717 square feet of floodway;
17.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line and permanent access road in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF), permanently impacting 377 square feet of floodway;
18.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in palustrine emergent wetlands, permanently impacting 71 square feet of wetland;
19.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 79 linear feet of stream and 78 square feet of floodway;
20.) install and maintain a 16.0-inch PVC sanitary sewer line in an unnamed tributary to Asylum Run (WWF, MF) and its floodway, permanently impacting 98 linear feet of stream and 158 square feet of floodway, all for the purposes of correcting inflow and infiltration issues and reducing the frequency of untreated sewage discharges to the streams.
The project begins at Latitude: 40° 16` 55.77"N; Longitude: 76° 52` 25.35"W, and ends at Latitude: 40°17`13.94" N; Longitude: 76°51`40.62" W in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02-1779, PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove the existing 197` long, 6.1` diameter opening, masonry arch enclosure carrying SR 48 over an unnamed tributary to the Youghiogheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 0.67 square mile and construct and maintain a replacement 105` long, 10` wide, 7.5` underclearance with 1` depression Box Culvert on an adjacent alignment; remove the existing 56` long, 36" diameter culvert carrying SR 48 over a second unnamed tributary to the Youghiogheny River (WWF) with a drainage area of 82 acres and construct and maintain a replacement 30` long 36" RCP culvert on an adjacent alignment connected to the outlet of the replaced enclosure; construct and maintain 127` of relocated replacement channel to align with the replaced enclosure and road improvement work. The project includes 500` of temporary stream impact to the unnamed tributaries to the Youghiogheny River (WWF). In addition, construct and maintain associated storm-water facilities. Impacts will be mitigated on site. The project is located approximately one mile south of the crossing of SR 48 over the Youghiogheny River in Elizabeth Township and Lincoln Borough, Allegheny County (McKeesport, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 17` 53"; Longitude: -79° 49` 46").
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E24-268, Custom Industrial Processing, Inc., 336 State Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857. Existing Building Expansion, in Saint Marys, Elk County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Saint Marys, PA Quadrangle N: 41.421365°; W: 78.592167°).
Applicant proposes to construct a building expansion adjacent to their existing facilities, along with all associated roadways, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. Project will result in permanent impact to 0.047 acre of PEM wetland and 116 ft2 of floodway of Elk Creek. No mitigation is proposed as the impact is deminimus.
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E5829-131: New Milford Township, Bluestone Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, 1000 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor, Canonsburg, PA 15317; New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 5,462 square feet (0.13 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 52` 03" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 44" W),
2) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 730 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 59" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 46" W),
3) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge/work area crossing impacting 18,585 square feet (0.43 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland (PSS) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 56" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 48" W),
4) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 96 lineal feet of Salt Lick Creek (HQ-CWF-MF) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 56" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 48" W),
5) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 388 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Salt Lick Creek (HQ-CWF-MF) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 53" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 48" W),
6) a timber mat bridge crossing impacting 184 square feet (0.01 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 52" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 47" W),
7) a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and timber mat bridge crossing impacting 2,330 square feet (0.05 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 51" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 47" W),
8) a timber mat work area impacting 3,540 square feet (0.08 acre) of palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Harford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 50" N, Longitude: 75° 41` 50" W).
The Bluestone Loop 4 Pipeline project consists of constructing a 24-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline approximately 2,300 lineal feet in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 484 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts, 27,101 square feet (0.62 acre) of temporary wetlands impacts, and 3,360 square feet (0.08 acre) of permanent wetlands impacts to provide conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA29-003: US Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 359 East Park Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111-2747, Belfast Township, Fulton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to construct earthen embankments, placing fill in or inundating 0.12 acre of Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland, all for the purpose of creating a net gain of 1.29 acre of PEM wetland under the national Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). The project is located in Belfast Township, Fulton County (Latitude: 39.864533; Longitude: -78.097676).
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