NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[50 Pa.B. 6679]
[Saturday, November 21, 2020]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges regarding industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Waste; Discharge into Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 Individual Permits and Individual Stormwater Construction Permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 92a.32(d), the proposed discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will be managed in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office noted before the application within 15-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. A comment submittal should 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 for public hearings on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov, 717-705-4707.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0044521 (Sewage) Letterkenny County Gen Auth
4759 Innovation Way
Chambersburg, PA 17201Franklin County Letterkenny Twp UNT Dennis Creek/13-C Y PA0085367 (Sewage) Sills Family Campground
1906 Bomansville Rd
Mohnton, PA 19540Lancaster County Brecknock Twp Little Muddy Run/7-J Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.
Southeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov.
PA0244767, Storm Water, SIC Code 3271, Fizzano Bros Concrete Products, 247 Sterner Mill Road, Trevose, PA 19053-6515. Facility Name: Fizzano Bros Concrete Lower Southampton Facility. This existing facility is located in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial stormwater.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Poquessing Creek (WWF, MF) and Poquessing Creek (WWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-J and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001—005 are based on stormwater event.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Aluminum, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
I. Requirements applicable to stormwater outfalls
II. Other Requirements
A. Property Rights
B. BMPs for TSS and pH
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0058939, Storm Water, SIC Code 3273, Eureka Stone Quarry Inc., 851 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-1111. Facility Name: JDM Materials Phoenixville Plant. This existing facility is located in Schuylkill Township, Chester County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial stormwater.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to French Creek (TSF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-D and is classified for Migratory Fishes and Trout Stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and 002 are based on a stormwater event.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Annual
AverageDaily
MaximumIMAX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 9.0
MaxXXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 50 100 100 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Report In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Small Stream Discharge
• Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 484-250-5910.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.PA0084166, Industrial, SIC Code 4941, Lebanon City Authority Lebanon County, 2321 Ridgeview Road, Lebanon, PA 17042-9431. Facility Name: Lebanon City Water System. This existing facility is located in Swatara Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary of Swatara Creek (WWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 7-D and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of .568 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 30 60 75 Aluminum, Total 1.90 3.79 XXX 0.4 0.8 1 Iron, Dissolved 1.47 2.94 XXX 0.31 0.62 0.78 Iron, Total 5.69 11.38 XXX 1.2 2.4 3 Manganese, Total Report Report XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0082279, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Spring Creek Joint Sewer Authority Huntingdon County, P.O. Box 373, Three Springs, PA 17264-0373. Facility Name: Spring Creek STP. This existing facility is located in Clay Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Three Springs Creek (CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 12-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.17 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Weekly
AverageIMAX Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.25 XXX 0.82 Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)35.0 57.0
Wkly AvgXXX 25.0 40.0 50 Total Suspended Solids 42.0 64.0
Wkly AvgXXX 30.0 45.0 60.0 Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)
Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids
Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Sep 30 6.4 XXX XXX 4.5 XXX 9.0 Oct 1 - Apr 30 19.0 XXX XXX 13.5 XXX 27.0 Ammonia-Nitrogen Report
Total MoReport
Total
AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Nitrogen Report
Total MoReport
Total
AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Phosphorus Report
Total MoReport
Total
AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Net Total Nitrogen XXX 7,306
Total
AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Net Total Phosphorus XXX 974
Total
AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0085120, Industrial, SIC Code 4941, Altoona Water Authority, 900 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-4617. Facility Name: Altoona City Water System. This existing facility is located in Juniata Township, Blair County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream(s), Blair Gap Run (CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 11-A and is classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.24 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Maximum IMAX Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are based on a design flow of 0.24 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.16 XXX 0.52 Total Suspended Solids Report Report XXX 30 60 75 Aluminum, Total 0.6 1.2 XXX 1.2 2.4 3 Iron, Total 1.0 2.0 XXX 2.0 4.0 5 Manganese, Total Report Report XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are based on a design flow of 0.24 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are based on a design flow of 0.24 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX Copper, Total Report
Avg QrtlyReport XXX Report
Avg QrtlyXXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0020508, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, McConnellsburg Sewer Authority Fulton County, P.O. Box 681, McConnellsburg, PA 17233-0681. Facility Name: McConnellsburg STP. This existing facility is located in McConnellsburg Borough, Fulton County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Big Cove Creek (CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 13-B and is classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.6 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Daily
MaximumMinimum Average Monthly Weekly
AverageIMAX Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 5.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.08 XXX 0.28 CBOD5
May 1 - Oct 31 75.0 113
Wkly AvgXXX 15.0 22.5 30.0 Nov 1 - Apr 30 125 200
Wkly AvgXXX 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 150 225
Wkly AvgXXX 30.0 45.0 60.0 BOD5
Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids
Raw Sewage Influent Report Report XXX Report XXX XXX Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml)
May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 Ammonia-Nitrogen
May 1 - Oct 31 10.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0 Nov 1 - Apr 30 30.0 XXX XXX 6.0 XXX 12.0 Total Phosphorus 10.0 XXX XXX 2.0 XXX 4.0 The proposed monitoring requirements and, where appropriate, effluent limits for implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy are as follows for Outfall 001.
Mass (lbs) Concentration (mg/L) Parameters Monthly Annual Minimum Monthly
AverageMaximum Ammonia-N Report Report XXX Report XXX Kjeldahl-N Report XXX XXX Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX Total Nitrogen Report Report XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus Report Report XXX Report XXX Net Total Nitrogen Report 10,959 XXX XXX XXX Net Total Phosphorus Report 1,461 XXX XXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001).
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 0220200, Industrial, Buckeye Pipeline Co. LP, 3324 University Boulevard, Coraopolis, PA 15108.
This proposed facility is located in Coraopolis Borough, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit authorizing construction and operation of a mobile treatment system comprised of pre-filters, granulated carbon vessels and post filters associated with the discharge of hydrostatic test waters under NPDES PAG106212.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 6120406, Sewage, John R Forbes, 492 Fairview Road, Titusville, PA 16354-7540.
This proposed facility is located in Oakland Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Lehigh County Conservation District, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18401, 610-391-9583.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD390180 Allentown Terminals Corporation P.O. Box 2621
Harrisburg, PA 17105Lehigh County Allentown City Lehigh River
(TSF, MF)PAD390183 Turkey Hill Minit Markets, LLC 165 Flanders Rd.
Westborough, MA 01581Lehigh County Emmaus Borough Leiber Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) PAD390175 Filmtech Corporation
2121 31st St.
Allentown, PA 18103Lehigh County Allentown City UNT to Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) Luzerne Conservation District, 325 Smiths Pond Road, Shavertown, PA 18708, 570-674-7991.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD400037 Mericle 112 Armstrong LLC Stephen Maakestad
100 Baltimore Dr
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702Luzerne County Pittston Twp UNT to Mill Creek (CWF, MF) Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Butler County Conservation District, 120 Hollywood Drive, Suite 201, Butler, PA 16001, 724-284-5270.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD100014 Butler Transit Authority
130 Hollywood Drive
Butler, PA 16001Butler County Butler City Connoquenessing Creek WWF
STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
ACT 38
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewJunk-Inn Farms, LLC
14492 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271Franklin County 444 1,703.16 Swine, Turkey and Sheep NA Renewal
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a (NOI) to Remediate with the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the site(s) identified below, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remedia-tion and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the date specified below. During this comment period the municipality may request that the person identified below, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Mountainview Mobile Home Park, Lot # 55, 203 Rife Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, Adams County. Reading Township, Trimpi Associates, 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073, on behalf of State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 106169, Atlanta, GA 30348, and Mountainview Mobile Home Park, 203 Rife Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, and Fabian Aguilar, 203 Rife Road, Lot # 55, East Berlin, PA 17316, Mike and Kim Weigand, 59 Rupert Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, Wayne and Brenda Ellis, 79 Rupert Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, and Gregory and Rebecca Hartlaub, 69 Rupert Road, East Berlin, PA 17316, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater and soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site will be to remain residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Gettysburg Times on September 12, 2020.
The Steel Works, 102, 106, 116-118, 120, 140, 154, 180, 202, 216, 220, and 230 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17113, Borough of Steelton, Dauphin County. BL Companies, 2601 Market Place, Suite 350, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Steel Works, LLC, 430 North Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with historic use of arsenic, lead, formaldehyde, and SVOCs. The site will be remediated to the Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is intended for commercial, residential, and public recreational space. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Patriot News on September 13, 2020.
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 Protec- tion 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer- ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
01-03040C: Sealed Air Corp.—Hanover Plant (260 North Blettner Avenue, Hanover, PA 17731) for the construction of a new central grinding system and new padded envelope production machine at the Hanover Facility in Conewago Township, Adams County. The new central grinding system will be controlled by two new IMS cyclones and a reverse jet fabric filter. The new padded envelope production machine will be controlled by two new cyclone/dust compactor units and a fabric filter. The project also involves modification of its existing padded envelope machines such that the existing baghouses are replaced by the new IMS cyclones and reverse jet fabric filter. The facility's existing hammer mills will be modified such that they are controlled by the two IMS cyclones and reverse jet fabric filter. The expected facility potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed are as follows: 3.05 tpy PM10, 5.56 tpy NOx, 4.66 tpy CO, 0.03 tpy SO2, 0.86 tpy VOC and 0.10 tpy total HAPs. The facility will be a State Only facility upon completion of the project. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified 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 these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, 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, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
43-393A: Aspen Hill Pet Crematory, LLC (7065 E. State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148). The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Aspen Hill Pet Crematory to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of an animal crematory at their existing facility located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County.
No air emission sources are currently authorized at this facility. The proposed source is not eligible for authoriza-tion under the GP-14 due to its limited function door interlocks. The operator also intends to open the crematory's door during operation in order to reposition remains and to reduce cremation cycle times. This crematory was not eligible for authorization under General Plan Approval 14 per the Department's instruction that those facilities which open their primary chamber's door during operation, could no longer use the general permit. Special conditions will be included in this plan approval which address door opening and its' impact on emissions and operation. The crematory will be required to meet all emission and temperature requirements while the door is opened and will have additional recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
This application proposes the installation of a new source at a non-Title V facility. Public notice is obligatory 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. Potential emissions from the proposed source are estimated to be: less than 2.75 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter and less than 1.0 tpy (each) of SOx, NOx, CO, VOC, and HAP.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(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 at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(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, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Mead- ville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [43-393A: Aspen Hill Pet Crematory] 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. 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. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer- ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
36-05017: Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. (245 Reading Road, East Earl, PA 17519-0158) to issue a Title V Permit renewal for the wood cabinet manufacturing facility located in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Reported plant emissions for 2019 include 1.9 tons of NOx, 0.14 ton of SOx, 0.99 ton of CO, 3.4 tons of PM10, 127.9 tons of VOCs, and 45.3 tons of HAPs. The Title V Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, record- keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the permit renewal will include provisions derived from 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 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00003: JELD-WEN, Inc. (825 Shiner Road, P.O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848) to issue a renewal Title V operating permit for their facility located in Wysox Township, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 08-00003. The facility's sources include seventy-four small (less than 10 million Btu per hour) natural gas/# 2 oil-fired combustion units with a total combined heat input rating 115 million Btu per hour, an 82.4 million Btu per hour natural gas/propane-fired boiler, a 273.2 million Btu per hour natural gas-propane-wood-fired boiler, wood handling and stock piling operations for the wood-fired boiler, three hardboard manufacturing lines, three tempering operations, four door and trim surface coating operations, numerous saws, hoggers and sanders, eight emergency generators and fire pumps rated between 17 and 175 horsepower and 68 material storage tanks. The facility has the potential to emit 310.20 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 479.72 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 844.94 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 57.87 tons of sulfur oxides (SOx), 1,630.25 tons of particulate matter (PM, including PM10) per year and 8.13 tons of hazardous air pollutants. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits, throughput limitations 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 Subpart Dc of 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts DDDD, QQQQ, ZZZZ, DDDDD and HHHHH of 40 CFR Part 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, 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 570.327.3636.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) 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, (484) 250-5920.
09-00225: Forest Park Water (144 Park Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914-0317) located in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County for the renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the company's water treatment plant. The facility's air emissions sources consist of three stationary engines that power three emergency generators. The Nitrogen Oxide emissions from the stationary engines will not exceed 11.0 tons per year. The Operating Permit also contains work practice standards, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements, and operating restrictions designed to keep the sources and facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the header above. Comments on the draft permit (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer- ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
06-05122: Roeberg Enterprises (1700 Fairview Street, Reading, PA 19606) to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the drycleaning facility located in Reading City, Berks County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at NOx 0.82 tpy, CO 2.16 tpy, PM 0.20 tpy and VOC 11.77 tpy. 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 JJJ—Standards of Performance for Petroleum Dry Cleaners.
06-03149: Savor Street Foods, Inc. (51 Spring Valley Road, Reading, PA 19605) to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the pretzel bakery located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 20.5 tpy of NOx, 17.3 tpy of CO, 1.6 tpy of PM, 1.1 tpy of VOCs and 0.1 tpy of SOx emissions. 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 § 123.13 processes and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 degreasing operations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
20-00301: Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc.—S Mosiertown Rd Facility (142 1/2 Universal Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-7940). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of the service facility for the company's mobile equipment located in Vernon Township, Crawford County. The facility's primary emission sources consist of a truck paint booth, a small (parts) paint booth, and an emergency generator. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 0.95 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.74 TPY CO, 9.89 TPY VOC, 2.33 TPY total HAP, 6.72 TPY PM-10, 5.18 TPY PM-2.5, and 0.00 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The truck paint booth is subject to Plan Approval 20-301A which includes emission restrictions on VOC and HAP. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ, Performance Standards for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. 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.
61-00225: Devonian Resources, Inc., Van Extraction Plant (P.O. Box 329, 15566 Tionesta Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341). The Department intends to issue the renewal of a natural gas processing plant located in Cranberry Township, Venango County. Permitted air contamination sources at the facility include an inlet compressor engine, a refrigerant compressor engine, an ethylene glycol dehydration unit, a gas processing plant, storage tanks, and venting/blowdown activities. The gas processing plant and its components are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subparts KKK and VV. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ. In this renewal, monthly Audio, Visual and Olfactory inspections for fugitive emissions is added as a permit requirement for the gas processing plant and associated components. For emissions inventory purposes, storage tanks and venting/blowdown activities are added as permitted sources. These newly-added sources are also subject to 40 CFR 60 Subparts KKK and VV. For permitting purposes, the facility is Natural Minor.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP20-000021: Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia (501 South 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143), for the operation of air emission sources in a hospital, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are three (3) boilers firing natural gas primarily and No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment, of which one rated 20.412 MMBtu/hr, one rated 15 MMBtu/hr, and one rated 24.494 MMBtu/hr, and three (3) emergency generators firing diesel fuel, of which one rated 749 HP, one rated 110 HP, and one rated 1,214 HP.
The changes made as part of the renewal include the following:
• In Section A, updated the permit contact and the responsible official information.
• In Table A1, updated the Facility Inventory List to remove an old boiler and add a new boiler, add the model number and serial number for the boilers and emergency generators, add the electric generator rating in kWe for each emergency generator, add the diesel storage tank associated with the Emergency Generator # 3, and update the stack information.
• Updated the Process Flow Diagram for consistency with Table A1.
• In Section D: Source Specific Requirements
o Added Condition D.1.(b)(2) for the AMR VIII CO emission limit for the boilers, and updated Condition D.1.(b)(3)(iii) for the CO emission limit for the boilers.
o Updated Condition D.2.(a)(3) for the exemption of the boilers from 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ.
o Removed the annual adjustment or tuneup requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.93 for the Boiler # 3 from the SMOP because the Boiler # 3 was installed in 2003, so it is not subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.93.
o Add Condition D.2.(a)(4) for the operating hour limit for the boilers burning No. 2 oil requested by the facility to assure compliance with the Synthetic Minor limits.
o For the Emergency Generator # 3, updated the requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.201—205 in Conditions D.1.(c)(4) and D.2.(b)(6).
o Update Condition D.2.(b)(2)(i)-(ii) to update the definition of emergencies and modify the allowable hours for testing, engine tuning, maintenance checks, and readiness testing of each emergency generator to 100 hours per calendar year.
o Updated the ozone season requirement in Condition D.2.(b)(5) to check and record AQI forecast based on updated websites.
o Removed Condition D.2.(b)(7) from SMOP No. S15-000 as the 40 CFR 80.510(c) standard is subject to refiners and importers, not to individual emission sources.
o In Condition D.3.(b)(2)(i), specified that compliance with the PM emission limit of 25 Pa. Code § 123.13(c)(1)(i) shall be based only on method 5.
o Updated the monitoring requirements in Section D.4 and the recordkeeping requirements in Section D.5.
o Added Conditions D.5.(b)(1) and D.5.(c)(1) for the requirement to keep record of maintenance conducted on the boilers and emergency generators.
o Updated Condition D.5.(b)(6) and Condition D.6.(b)(2), for the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc that the boilers must comply with.
o Added Condition D.6.(c)(1) for the NOX emission reporting requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.204 for the Emergency Generator # 3.
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, comments, or request a public hearing on the above operating permit must submit the protest, comments or request for public hearing 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 & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications 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 of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above 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 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 above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Written comments or objections related to 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.
Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must 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.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 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) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 56841328 and NPDES Permit No. PA0033677. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for Mine 78 in Paint Township, Somerset County and Adams and Richland Townships, Cambria County, affecting 2,900.00 proposed underground acres and 2,900.00 proposed subsidence control plan acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 29, 2020. Application received: September 2, 2020.
Permit No. 30841312 and NPDES Permit No. PA0013790. The Monongalia County Coal Company, 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for Monongalia County Mine in Wayne, Aleppo, Gilmore, Jackson, Springhill and Freeport Townships, Greene County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 29, 2020. Application received: August 18, 2020.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 61120108. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127), revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post-mining land use from Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat on the property of Jack R. Weber and Patricia E. Weber and Jack R. Weber, Jr. and Vicki L. Martuseavich in Richland Township, Venango County, affecting 31.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to the Allegheny River classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Emlenton Water Company—Aqua PA. Application received: October 23, 2020.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 17950113 and NPDES PA0257028. Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 60.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries # 1 and # 2 to Watts Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 28, 2020.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0207039 (Mining Permit No. 14920301), Aaronsburg Operation, Con-Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 28, Bellefonte, PA 16823, renewal of an NPDES permit for Non-Coal Surface Mine in Haines Township, Centre County, affecting 96.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Pine Creek, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes (CWF), Exceptional Value (EV). Application received: September 11, 2020.
There are no outfalls directly to streams under normal weather conditions. All outfalls discharge to groundwater via infiltration galleries.
The following outfall discharges to Pine Creek via emergency spillways of sediment ponds in response to precipitation events that exceed a 10 yr/24 hr event:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 (SP1) N Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 35.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. NPDES No. PA0256200 (Mining Permit No. 17050104), RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830 renewal of an NPDES permit for a coal surface mine in Chest Township, Clearfield County, affecting 295.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): North Camp Run, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes (CWF). This receiving stream is included in the North Camp Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: August 14, 2020. Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities. The following outfalls discharge to North Camp Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 (A1) N Sediment 005 (A2) N Sediment 006 (B) N Sediment 007 (D) N Sediment 008 (E) N Sediment 009 (F) N Sediment 010 (MP1) N Sediment The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004—010 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & 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 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0123617, Surface Mining Permit No. 54743007. Schuylkill Reclamation Corp. (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an Anthracite Surface Mine operation in Cass and Branch Townships, Schuylkill County, affecting 326.0 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 11, 2020.
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall.
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Maximum 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 1.5 1.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 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 of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA 33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317, as well as relevant state requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The 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 the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E2605220-026, Masontown Municipal Authority, 1 East Church Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461-1841, Fayette County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant has proposed to:
1. Construct, operate, and maintain a pump station, within the floodway of the Monongahela River (WWF, N), consisting of a 6-foot diameter wet well and valve pit from an aerobic digester to a 4-inch forced main sanitary line;
2. Construct, operate, and maintain a 4-inch forced main sanitary line from the pump station to a sludge drying building, within the floodway and floodplain of the Monongahela River;
3. Construct, operate, and maintain a 6-inch sanitary line from the sludge drying building to an influent pump station, within the floodplain of the Monongahela River;
4. Construct, operate, and maintain storm pipes from the parking lot and sludge drying building to a rain garden, within the floodway and floodplain of the Monongahela River;
5. Construct, operate, and maintain a rain garden to received stormwater from the parking lot and sludge drying building, within the floodway of the Monongahela River;
6. Abandon an existing 8-inch water line from the water treatment plant to the wastewater treatment plant, within the floodway and floodplain of the Monongahela River;
For the purposes of upgrading the Big Run Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project will permanently impact 0.40 acre of the floodway and 0.21 acre of the floodplain of the Monongahela River, with no temporary impacts anticipated.
The project site is located at 120 Madison Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461-1841 (Masontown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 51`, 9"; W: -79°, 55`, 35"; Sub-basin 19G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Mason- town Borough, Fayette County.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E1583220-029. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA 17057. West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To place and maintain fill in a de minimis area of PFO wetlands equal to 0.019 acre. The wetland fill is associated with the replacement of Bridge EB-704 carrying Bulltown Road (SR 0345) over the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Milepost 302.81. The project also includes 0.025 acre of temporary impacts to PFO wetlands.
The project is located along the Mainline of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at milepost 302.81 Elverson, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 08` 27"; Longitude: -75° 48` 17" in West Nantmeal Township, Chester County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Telephone number: 717-787-3411.
D23-106EA. Clark Hoffman, 114 Painters Crossing Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to remove the Painters Crossing Dam and approximately 2,727 cubic yards of legacy sediment from a 1.12-acre floodplain area involving unnamed tributaries to Harvey Run to restore natural aquatic ecosystems. A 0.15-acre impoundment will be eliminated to restore the stream channel and a wetland. This will re-establish 0.83 acre of wetlands within the restored floodplain, realign approximately 1,073 lineal feet of unnamed tributaries to Harvey Run to restore 1,100 LF of channel (total 3,373 LF including all anastomosed) within the restored floodplain. Plans also propose to install log sills, root wads, woody debris habitat structures, and wood grade control structures in the restored channels and floodplain, lower the floodplain elevation to effectively transition the floodplain into the existing upland grade, fill and grade the 0.15 acre pond to elevate the grade to reconnect the stream to the floodplain. These measures will address the existing lateral stream bank erosion and incising stream bed which provides a sediment source to the Harvey Run watershed. The proposal includes a General Permit Registration for use of two GP-11's to replace a culvert and a pedestrian bridge. The project is located across tributaries to Harvey Run (WWF, MF) (West Chester, Wilmington North, PA Quadrangles, Latitude: 39.8754; Longitude: -75.5560).
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