NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[50 Pa.B. 6786]
[Saturday, November 28, 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.
Northeast Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0062537 (Sewage) East Union Township Wastewater Treatment Plant
P.O. Box 245
Sheppton, PA 18248-0245Schuylkill County East Union Township Little Tomhicken Creek (CWF, MF)
(5-E)Y PA0063304 (Industrial) Blythe Township Municipal Authority Crystal Run WTP
375 Valley Street
New Philadelphia, PA 17959-1218Schuylkill County Cass Township West Creek (CWF) a.k.a. Crystal Run (3-A) Y
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0247910 A1 (Sewage) Bethel Township Municipal Authority P.O. Box 274
60 Klahr Road
Bethel, PA 19507-0274Berks County
Bethel TownshipLittle Swatara Creek (CWF) in Watershed(s) 7-D Y PA0267309 (Sewage) Huff Res
1881 Reightown Road
Tyrone, PA 16686-7445Blair County
Antis TownshipUnnamed Tributary to Sugar Run
(WWF, MF)
(11-A)Y
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Phone: 814-332-6942, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N? PA0034878 (Sewage) Springhill Estates MHP
11822 W Lake Road
East Springfield, PA 16411-9792Crawford County Spring Township Unnamed Tributary to Conneaut Creek
(CWF, MF)
(15-A)Y PA0102822 (Sewage) Rolling Valley Estates
369 Eagle Mill Road
Butler, PA 16001Butler County Connoquenessing Township Unnamed Tributary to
the Little Connoqueness-
ing Creek
(CWF)
(20-C)Y PA0239445 (Sewage) Sugar Grove Area STP
195 Creek Road
Sugar Grove, PA 16350-5803Warren County Sugar Grove Borough Stillwater Creek
(CWF)
(16-B)Y PA0272710 (Industrial) Presque Isle Chemical
5661 State Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412Erie County Washington Township Unnamed Tributary to the Conneauttee Creek
(WWF)
(16-A)Y PA0221481 (Industrial) Norfolk Southern Meadville Yard 1200 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Box 13
Atlanta, GA 30309-3579Crawford County Meadville City French Creek
(WWF)
(16-D)Y PA0264067 (Sewage) Richard E. Clark, III SRSTP
12434 Lake Road
North East, PA 16428Erie County North East Township Unnamed Stream
(CWF, MF)
(15-A)Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
PA0267163, Storm Water, SIC Code 3841, Alcon Research LLC, 714 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 19608-1405. Facility Name: Alcon Research Ltd. This proposed facility is located in Spring Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for an NPDES permit for a discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Wyomissing Creek (HQ-CWF, MF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-C and is classified for High Quality—Cold Water and Migratory Fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001:
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Average Monthly Daily
MaximumIMAX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• Stormwater Outfalls and Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges
• Best Management Practices (BMPs), including applicable BMPs from Appendix J from the PAG-03
• Routine Inspections
• Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan
• Stormwater Monitoring Requirements (including Benchmark for TSS and Oil and Grease)
• Other Requirements
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.
Northwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Phone: 814-332-6942, Email: RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov.PA0263664, Industrial, SIC Code 4953, Tri County Landfill, Inc., 159 TCI Park Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-4347. Facility Name: Tri County Landfill. This proposed facility is located in Liberty Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributaries to Black Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-C and is classified for Cold Water Fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 and 005 are based on a design flow of 0 MGD.—Limits.
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 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Iron, Total XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 are based on a design flow of 0.085 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
Daily MinXXX 9.0 XXX Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0
Daily MinXXX XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) XXX XXX XXX 0.021 XXX 0.069 Color (Pt-Co Units) (Pt-Co Units) XXX XXX XXX 80 125 200 Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (CBOD5)17.0 28.0 XXX 25.0 40.0 50 Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)Report Report XXX 37.0 140.0 175 Total Suspended Solids 19.0 31.0 XXX 27.0 45.0 60 Total Dissolved Solids 1,415 2,835 XXX 2,000.0 4,000.0 5,000 Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX 15 XXX 30.0 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Total Nitrogen XXX Report XXX XXX Report XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen
Nov 1 - Apr 30 3.0 6.0 XXX 4.5 9.0 9 May 1 - Oct 31 1.0 2.0 XXX 1.5 3.0 3 Aluminum, Total 0.53 0.58 XXX 0.75 0.81 0.81 Antimony, Total 0.004 0.007 XXX 0.006 0.0094 0.015 Arsenic, Total 0.008 0.012 XXX 0.010 0.016 0.027 Barium, Total 1.84 2.88 XXX 2.60 4.05 6.5 Boron, Total 1.23 1.92 XXX 1.73 2.70 4.33 Cadmium, Total 0.0009 0.001 XXX 0.0012 0.0019 0.0031 Chromium III, Total 0.33 0.52 XXX 0.47 0.73 1.17 Cobalt, Total 0.015 0.023 XXX 0.020 0.032 0.051 Copper, Total 0.039 0.06 XXX 0.054 0.085 0.13 Cyanide, Free 0.004 0.006 XXX 0.0056 0.0087 0.014 Iron, Dissolved 0.23 0.36 XXX 0.32 0.50 0.81 Iron, Total 1.15 1.8 XXX 1.62 2.53 4.06 Lead, Total 0.03 0.047 XXX 0.042 0.066 0.106 Manganese, Total 0.77 1.2 XXX 1.08 1.69 2.71 Nickel, Total 0.21 0.33 XXX 0.30 0.46 0.75 Selenium, Total 0.004 0.006 XXX 0.0054 0.0084 0.013 Thallium, Total (ug/L) 0.0002 0.0003 XXX 0.26 0.41 0.65 Zinc, Total 0.45 0.49 XXX 0.11 0.20 0.28 Phenol Report Report XXX 0.015 0.026 0.37 alpha-Endosulfan (ug/L) 0.00004 0.00007 XXX 0.061 0.095 0.15 a-Terpineol Report Report XXX 0.016 0.33 0.04 Ethylbenzene Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Benzene 0.002 0.003 XXX 0.0025 0.0039 0.0063 Benzoic Acid Report Report XXX 0.071 0.12 0.18 1,2-Dichloroethane (ug/L) 0.0006 0.0009 XXX 0.8 1.24 1.99 Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate 0.002 0.003 XXX 0.0025 0.0039 0.0063 Methylene Chloride 0.007 0.011 XXX 0.0096 0.015 0.024 Naphthalene 0.033 0.052 XXX 0.046 0.072 0.11 p-Cresol Report Report XXX 0.014 0.025 0.035 Phenanthrene 0.0008 0.001 XXX 0.0010 0.0016 0.0027 Phenolics, Total 1.81 2.82 XXX 2.55 3.98 6.38 Toluene Report Report XXX Report Report XXX Vinyl Chloride (ug/L) 0.00004 0.00006 XXX 0.052 0.082 0.13 In addition, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
• WQBELs Below Quantitation Limits
• Chemical Additives
• Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls
• Landfill Leachate Discharge
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6078.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0288811, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, 8800, Matthew & Michele Mapes, 1265 Slippery Rock Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-4031. Facility Name: Matthew & Michele Mapes SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Liberty Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream is an Unnamed Tributary to Swamp Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 20-C and classified for Cold Water Fish, 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 0.0004 MGD.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Annual
AverageMaximum IMAX Flow (GPD) Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20.0 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX XXX Sewage sludge is disposed off-site using a licensed septage hauler.
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6078.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0288799, Sewage, SIC Code 8800, Jeffrey L. Kroh, 4616 Miola Road, Clarion, PA 16214-7404. Facility Name: Jeffrey Kroh SRSTP. This proposed facility is located in Highland Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated SRSTP sewage.
The receiving stream(s), McGourvey Run (CWF), is located in State Water Plan watershed 17-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 .0004 MGD.—Limits.
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameters Average Monthly Average Weekly Minimum Annual
AverageMaximum IMAX Flow (GPD) Report
Annl AvgXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0
Inst MinXXX XXX 9.0 Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD5)XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 10.0 XXX 20 Fecal Coliform (No./100 ml) XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX XXX Sludge use and disposal description and location(s): Septage must be pumped and hauled off-site by a septage hauler for land application under a general permit authorized by DEP or disposal at an STP.
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 814-332-6340.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001).
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
WQM Permit No. 5070402 A2, Sewerage, Loysville Village Municipal Authority, P.O. Box 133, Loysville, PA 17047-0133.
This facility is located in Tyrone Township, Perry County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Applicant is seeking permit amendment approval for an existing facility.
WQM Permit No. 0608402 A1, Sewerage, Shoemakersville Municipal Authority, 115 East Ninth Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555-1410.
This facility is located in Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Applicant is seeking permit amendment approval to add a screen at the head of the treatment plant and the existing solids handling belt filter press is to be replaced with a screw press.
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 6320200, Industrial, Reaxis Inc., P.O. Box 279, McDonald, PA 15057-0279.
This proposed facility is located in Robinson Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: In plant cooling system designed and implemented for non-contact cooling water before discharge.
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5160, Email: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD510056 Supra Enterprises, LLC
P.O. Box 201
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-0201Philadelphia County City of Philadelphia Little Pony
Trail Creek
(HQ-TSF)Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD020035 DRI/CA Pittsburgh, LLC
Suite 2100
130 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601Allegheny County City of Pittsburgh Monongahela River (WWF) Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
McKean County Conservation District, 17137 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749, 814-887-4001.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD420008 Walden Solar PA LLC
155 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801McKean County Sergeant Township Smith Run HQ-CWF, Five Mile Run HQ-CWF,
East Branch
Clarion River HQ-CWFRegional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh County Agricultural Center, Ste. 105, 4184 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104-5728, (610) 391-9583.
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAD390162 Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
700 S Eisenhower Blvd Middletown, PA 17057Lehigh County Washington Township Tributary to
Trout Creek
(CWF, MF, EV wetlands)
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.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewBrian Musser Farm
173 Hickory Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963Schuylkill County 48 213.95 Poultry Broilers NA New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 4120507, Major, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA DOC Muncy State Correctional Institute Township or Borough Clinton Township County Lycoming County Responsible Official John R. Segursky, P.E. Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer John R. Segursky, P.E.
Uni-Tec Consulting
Engineers, Inc.
2007 Cato Avenue
State College, PA 16804Application Received Date November 5, 2020 Description of Action New water tower and line for municipal tie-in. To rehabilitate the existing new water tower and line for municipal tie-in. To rehabilitate the existing Authority. The project will also rehabilitate the existing filters and replace valve, actuators, & pumps in the water treatment plant. The project will also replace RTUs at the wellhouses and provide new telemetry communications. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 0720506, Public Water Supply.
Applicant McKee Tavern Municipality Blair Township County Blair County Responsible Official Lisa Martz, Owner
139 Reservoir Road
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-9655Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Mark T. Eckert, P.E.
JHA Companies
466 South Main Street
Montrose, PA 18801Application Received: September 2, 2020 Description of Action 4-log treatment of viruses and iron and manganese filtration.
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 following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified person, 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:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Novak Property, 1016 South 8th Street, Allentown, PA 18104, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Environmental Maintenance Company, 1420 East Mermaid Lane, Glenside, PA 19038, on behalf of Margaret Novak, 1016 South 8th Street, Allentown, PA 18104, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Morning Call on October 22, 2020.
Clinical Outcomes Group, 700 Terry Reilly Way, Pottsville, PA 17901, Pottsville City, Schuylkill County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc., One South Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater was contaminated by a release of gasoline from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Republican-Herald on October 22, 2020.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Standard Bent Glass, 136 Lincoln Avenue, East Butler, PA 16029, East Butler Borough, Butler County. Tetra Tech, 661 Andersen Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 on behalf of SBG Holdings, Inc., 295A Delwood Road, Butler, PA 16001 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Historical industrial use has contaminated site soil and site groundwater with Volatile Organic Compounds and metals. Future use of the property will be non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Butler Eagle on October 19, 2020.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
General Permit Application No. WMGR038-NE010. PA Green Rubber LLC, 191 Clark Road, Duryea, PA 18642. A determination of applicability for the processing of waste tires for beneficial reuse at a facility located in Duryea Borough, Lackawanna County. The application for determination of applicability was received by the Regional Office on October 27, 2020 and deemed administratively complete on November 5, 2020.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Waste Management Program, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR
DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. § 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit Application No. 101323. Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury, 462 S. 4th St, Sunbury PA 17801, Sunbury City, Northumberland County. The major permit modification includes proposed infrastructure changes and an increase in daily tonnage. The application was received by Williamsport Regional Office and an LMIP Meeting was held on November 9, 2020.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, Williamsport Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact the Williamsport Regional Office, (570) 327-3740. TDD users may contact the Depart- ment through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0294A: Crazy Aaron Enterprises, LLC (700 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401) for the installation of one (1) new planetary mixer at the facility located in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Crazy Aaron Enterprises operates under Synthetic Minor Operating Permit 46-00294 for VOCs and HAPs. The proposed Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements, monitoring requirements, operating conditions and performance testing requirements designed to keep the facility operating within the facility's allowable emission limits of 7.6 tpy HAPs and 8.05 tpy of VOCs and all applicable air quality requirements.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
54-00073: Ingenco Wholesale Power, LLC (2250 Dabney Road, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for electric power services in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The sources consist of eighteen (18) engines. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00011: HOLCIM (US), Inc., Whitehall Plant (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052-1827). The Department intends to issue an Administrative Amendment to the Title V Operating Permit for the operation of the Portland Cement manufacturing facility in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The facility is considered a major stationary source subject to Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of a two (2) Kiln Systems, Clinker Cooler Systems, and Finishing Mills. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.
A permit application was submitted for an administrative amendment of the Title V permit. The following change was proposed:
Changes from Normal Operation:
Pursuant to the provisions of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD—Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units that Commenced Construction on or before November 30, 1999 and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry permittee may as to
Unit ID 101—K-2 Kiln with Preheater/SNCR & DAA Injection System
and/or
Unit ID 114—K-3 Kiln with Preheater/SNCR & DAA Injection System
elect to comply with the applicable emission limitations, work practice requirements, testing requirements, monitoring requirements, operations and maintenance plan requirements, and recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL as an alternative to compliance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD specified in Section E of this permit if permittee:
(1) Ceases combustion of any solid waste as defined in 40 CFR Part 241 for a period of six (6) months or more prior to the date it elects to comply with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL; and
(2) Permittee provides the Department with written notification of the date it has selected to commence compliance with the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart LLL at least thirty (30) days prior to the selected date.
The proposed administrative amendment to the Title V Operating Permit includes emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
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.
15-00110: Pepperidge Farm, Inc. (421 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335) for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for this facility located in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State Only) facility. The emergency engines are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the 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 previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft permit (or plan approval) can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00032: SPS Technologies, LLC (301 Highland Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046) located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. The facility manufactures high performance, high strength fasteners for critical applications and severe environments. The facility is currently a major stationary source, as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.411, the facility has applied for a change in status from a major source to a synthetic minor source. New permit conditions have been added to restrict and to satisfy the synthetic minor status. These restrictions include (1) emission limits, (2) heat input, (3) fuel, coating, & solvent usage, and (4) operating hours. The State Only Operating Permit will contain emission limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and work practice standards to keep the 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 previously listed in the header. 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.
05-05029: Rockland Manufacturing Co. (152 Weber Lane, Bedford, PA 15522) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the construction equipment manufacturing facility located in Bedford Township, Bedford County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2019 year are estimated at 4.94 tons of VOC. 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, § 129.51—General; 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; and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories. The permit will also include an averaging plan related to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d.
67-03069: H&H Castings, Inc. (4300 Lincoln Highway, York, PA 17406) for the operation of an aluminum foundry facility in Hellam Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 62.07 tpy PM, 15.09 tpy NOx, 15.67 tpy CO, 6.59 tpy VOC, and less than 1 tpy of SO2 and 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.
21-03114: Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory (2020 Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013) for the operation of a human crematory facility in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.60 tpy PM, 2.03 tpy NOx, 1.69 tpy CO, less than 1 tpy of VOC, SO2, and 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00006: UTC Railcar Repair Services LLC (North Thomas Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840) for their railcar repair facility located in Sayre Borough, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under the State Only Operating Permit 08-00006. The facility's main sources include a railcar painting operation, steam cleaning operation, a parts washer, a railcar interior abrasive blasting operation and small natural gas fired combustion sources. The facility has potential emissions of 15.38 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 21.18 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 0.08 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 9.81 tons per year of particulate matter, 44.89 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 3.63 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility is not subject to requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ, Subpart XXXXXX and Subpart HHHHHH at this time. 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 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Parts 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
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 Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of air pollution sources at the following facility:
OP19-000034: Alden Park Apartments (5500 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144) for the operation of an apartment building, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include six (6) hot water heaters firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 2 MMBtu/hr, six (6) boilers firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 1 MMBtu/hr, four (4) boilers firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 2 MMBtu/hr, two (2) boilers firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 5 MMBtu/hr, three (3) boilers firing natural gas each rated less than 5 MMBtu/hr and two (2) fire pumps firing diesel fuel, each rated 211 HP. The operating permit will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
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 previously listed 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.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 17980118. Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 193.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Montgomery Creek and West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 22, 2020.
Permit No. 17080113. Rob Holland Enterprises, 52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine located in Bloom Township, Clearfield County affecting 8.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Anderson Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 2, 2020.
Permit No. 17120101 and NPDES PA0257893. RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Lumber City Borough, Clearfield County affecting 55.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF and WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 4, 2020.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 4274SM26 and NPDES Permit No. PA0599174, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES Permit, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County. Receiving stream: Shade Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocked fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received: November 10, 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. PA0256901 (Mining Permit No. 17080111), Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16866, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, affecting 176 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River and to the West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: July 22, 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 unnamed tributaries to the West Branch Susquehanna River and to the West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 (TFI) N Treatment Facility 004 (TFK) N Treatment Facility 005 (SPA) N Sediment Control 006 (SPB) N Sediment Control 007 (SPC) N Sediment Control 008 (SPD) N Sediment Control 009 (SPE) N Sediment Control 010 (SPF) N Sediment Control 011 (SPG) N Sediment Control The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: TF-I & TF-K (All Discharges) 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) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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.
Outfalls: SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, SP-D, SP-E (Dry Weather Discharges) 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) 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.
Outfalls: SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, SP-D, & SPE (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 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.
Outfalls: SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, SP-D, & SPE (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: SP-F & SP-G (All Discharges) 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) 3.3 6.6 8.2 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. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
NPDES No. PA0594431 (Mining Permit No. 50890301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of a NPDES permit for a noncoal surface mine in Buffalo Township, Perry County, affecting 90.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishes. Application received: August 5, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/l) 3.5 7.0 N/A Total Manganese (mg/l) Monitor Only Alkalinity Monitor Only Acidity Monitor Only Net Alkalinity Monitor Only pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0269905 (Mining Permit No. 08190301), Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829-0136, issuance of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from noncoal surface mining in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, affecting 55.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Run Creek unnamed tributary to North Branch of Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. Application received: September 30, 2019.
The following outfalls discharge to Sugar Run Creek an unnamed tributary to North Branch of Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y Treatment 002 Y Sediment The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
SMP No. 06920301C5 and NPDES No. PA0595641. Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. (1355 North Reading Avenue, Bechtelsville, PA 19505), NPDES renewal application for a noncoal mining permit in Washington Township, Berks County, affecting 96.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first active downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Aqua PA Main System, Perkiomen Creek intake. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 2. Application received: April 4, 2019.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater Outfall 003 N Stormwater Outfall 002 N Treatment Outfall
Outfalls: 001 & 003 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor & Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Monitor & Report Mercury (mg/L) Monitor & Report 1 This 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)).
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E0103120-023. PA Department of Transportation Engineering District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1699, Union Township, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove existing structure and to (1) install and maintain a 41-foot, 4.5 inch x 148-foot bridge over S. Branch Conewago Creek (WWF, MF), (2) realign 152 linear feet of a UNT S. Branch Conewago Creek (WWF, MF) along S.R. 0116-051 for the purpose of improving transportation safety in Union Township, Adams County (39.79851; -77.05547). The project proposes to permanently impact 276 linear feet of stream channel and 0.02 acre of wetland with 173 linear feet of stream channel as temporary impacts.
E0503220-024. Broad Top Township, P.O. Box 47, Defiance, PA 16633, Broad Top Township, Bedford County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to fill and relocate three separate unnamed tributaries to Sandy Run (WWF, MF) totaling 570 linear feet and the placement of fill in 0.11 acre of floodplain, all for the purpose of constructing a passive Acid Mine Drainage treatment system to address acidity and metals being discharged into Sandy Run. The project is located adjacent to SR 915 and Dell Road in Broad Top Township, Bedford County (Latitude: 40.1280; Longitude: -78.2455).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E5704120-021: PA DOT Engineering District 3-0, 715 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754, SR 4008, Segment 0100, Offset 0455, Outfall pipe installation, Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Baltimore ACOE (Shunk, PA Quadrangle N: 41° 32` 24"; W: -76°38` 58").
PA DOT propose to regrade approximately 150 L.F. of currently maintained stormwater ditch and install 56 L.F. of 18-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe on each side of Hill Rd at the intersection with SR 4008. The pipes will convey stormwater to an existing pond on the other side of SR 4008. In addition, a 50 L.F. French Mattress will be installed within the limits of the stormwater ditch regrading. The French Mattress will allow any additional ponded water within the ditch to drain across the SR 4008 roadway. The outfalls and French mattress cannot be authorized under a general permit, due to the special protection receiving waterway. A detour will be utilized to convey traffic during construction. The project will not impact any jurisdictional wetlands. The stormwater ditch conveys to a pond which is an Unnamed Tributary to Elk Creek and is classified as an Exceptional Value Waterway by Title 25, Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards.
E1704220-021: Melissa Gulla, 1476 Old Broadhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061, Treasure Lake House Construction, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (Sabula Quadrangle; Latitude 41° 10` 25" N; 78° 44` 9" W).
The applicant is proposing to construct a new house on Treasure Lake Road in Sandy Township which will impact a portion of a palustrine emergent wetland. As proposed, there will be 0.050 acre of permanent direct and 0.086 acre of temporary direct impact. No indirect impacts are anticipated. The wetland is not considered exceptional value and no known threatened or endangered species are known to inhabit the wetland.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E32-516, Pennsylvania American Water Company, 425 Waterworks Road, Clarion, PA 16214-2343, Two Lick Creek Water Treatment Plant Backwash Tank and Electrical Improvements in White Township, Indiana County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Brush Valley, PA Quadrangle N: 40.596521°; W: -79.117208°).
To amend Permit No. E32-516 which authorized the installation of a water intake in Two Lick Creek and other improvements to the Two Lick Creek Water Treatment Plant located within the 100-year FEMA flood plain along Waterworks Road approximately 1.2 miles east of Lower Twolick Drive southeast of Indiana Borough. The proposed modification to the water treatment plant include renovations of existing buildings, construction of a new electrical building, roadway construction, subsurface piping, stormwater collection and a bioretention area within the 100-year FEMA flood plain. The project results in impact to a total of approximately 0.52 acre of the flood plain along the north side of Two Lick Creek.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: Robert Marquez, Senior Project Manager, Telephone Number: 570-327-3636.
Permit No. E5829-129 Mod, Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, 2000 Park Lane Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121, Well Site. Middletown Township, Susquehanna County; ACOE, Baltimore District Office.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) permanent access road fill impacting 1,321 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 09" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 43" W),
2) permanent access road fill impacting 608 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 01" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 45" W),
3) permanent well site fill impacting 427 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 00" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 48" W),
4) permanent well site fill impacting 2,400 square feet (0.06 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 02" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 49" W),
5) permanent well site fill impacting 1,587 square feet (0.04 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 03" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 52" W),
6) permanent well site fill impacting 3,900 square feet (0.09 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) (Lawton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 51` 04" N, Longitude: 76° 02` 51" W).
The well site project consists of constructing a well pad and associated supportive appurtenances within Middletown Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 10,243 square feet (0.24 acre) of permanent palustrine emergent wetland (PEM) impacts for the siting of Marcellus Shale natural gas development and production.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4281.
E0407220-021: ETC Northeast Field Services, LLC, 6051 Wallace Road Extension, Suite 300, Wexford, PA 15090, Economy Borough, Beaver County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
ETC Northeast Field Services, LLC is proposing to remediate a slope failure near Station 3+00 of the B15 Well Connect natural gas pipeline (40° 38` 23", -80° 10` 52"). The project requires permanent impacts to wetlands due to subsurface drains and reconstruction of the slope with engineered soil fill.
The project is located within the Baden USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map.
Resource Permanent
Direct
Temporary
Direct
Temporary
IndirectPEM (ac.) 0.021 0.03 ------ PSS (ac.) 0.008 0.15 0.018 Total 0.029 0.015 0.018
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