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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A Beach, P.E., New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
23-0119K: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals, L.P. (SPMT), 100 Green Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-0426. On February 14, 2022, a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Plan approval application for a proposed expansion of the current ethane processing capacity at its existing Title V facility, located in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. This will increase the ethane processing capacity from 75,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 85,000 bpd. The proposed ethane processing expansion includes the installation of the following equipment:
• A new (fourth) ethane chiller train, also including a mixed refrigerant liquid compressor and heat exchanger, in parallel with the three existing ethane chiller trains.
• A new boil off gas system for one of the refrigerated ethane product storage tanks to be installed under previously-issued Plan Approval No. 23-0119J.
• New (additional) components for the feedstock metering, feedstock heating, amine treatment, and de-methanizer off gas system.
• New piping, components (i.e., valves, pressure relief valves, pump and compressor seals, and flanges/connectors), and process vents.
The Department of Environmental Protection's Southeast Regional Office (DEP's SERO) is reviewing the application for the proposed ethane processing expansion, which is a major permitting action at a major facility. The application can be found at DEP's SERO Community Information Page https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SoutheastRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/default.aspx, under SPMT tab. The facility is located in an Environmental Justice (EJ) area; therefore, the application triggers the EJ Enhanced Public Participation Policy.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4168.
65-00891D: Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, Building 102 Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15697. Notice is hereby given that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a modification to plan approval No. 65-00891D to Firestone Building Products Company, LLC for authorization of the transfer and use of 71 tons of volatile organic compound (VOC) emission reduction credits (ERCs) at the Youngwood Plant in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. The VOC ERCs have been created from the shutdown of flexographic printing presses at the Bemis Facility in Luzerne County, PA and have been purchased from Mattawoman Energy, LLC.
The plan approval application, the Department's review memorandum, the proposed plan approval, and other relevant information are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review, please contact the Department at 412.442.4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval modification by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or asandy@pa.gov. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-65-00891D) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward F. Orris, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to eorris@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
26-00573: Johnson Matthey, Inc., 605 Mountain View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Johnson Matthey, Inc. to authorize the operation of a facility located in Georges Township, Fayette County.
Johnson Matthey manufactures selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts for automotive and heavy-duty diesel truck engines and industrial emissions control applications. The facility is consisting of two Dryers, an Oven, Batching Tank Fume Extraction, Batching Powder Addition System, Batching Tank Powder Extraction, a Diesel Fired Emergency Generator (760 hp), indirect heating equipment, small combustion sources, material handling equipment and Control Devices such as Wet Scrubber, Batching Powder Dust Collector. Potential facility-wide potential emissions were estimated by the applicant to be 48.1 tpy of VOCs, 49.7 tpy of NOx, 2.28 tpy of PM, 10.47 tpy of CO, 0.10 tpy of SO2 and 0.23 tpy of HAPs.
The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145, and the NSPS of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (26-00573) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
37-368A: Amerikohl Aggregates, Incorporated—Moscipan Mine, 1401 Woodside Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16114, for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, and associated diesel-fired generator engines at their facility in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 37-368A to Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, and associated diesel-fired generator engines at the company's Moscipan Mine facility located on Savannah Road, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 37-368A is for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, consisting of a grizzly feeder, two (2) crushers, two (2) screens and associated conveyors, with emissions of particulate matter to be controlled by water spray dust suppression systems; and five (5) associated diesel-fired generator engine(s). Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, emissions from the subject source(s) will not exceed 34.05 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 7.33 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 2.70 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 2.24 tons of sulfur oxides (SOx), and 4.69 tons of particulate matter per year.
The proposed sources will be subject to the applicable provisions of 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO (Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants) and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines). The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 37-368A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
37-373A: Amerikohl Aggregates, Incorporated—Welsh Quarry, 1401 Woodside Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16114, for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, and associated diesel-fired generator engines at their facility in Shenango Township, Lawrence County.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 37-373A to Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc. for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, and associated diesel-fired generator engines at the company's Welsh Quarry facility located on Jockey Moore Road, Shenango Township, Lawrence County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 37-373A is for the installation of a portable mineral processing plant, consisting of two (2) grizzly feeders, two (2) crushers, three (3) screens and associated conveyors, with emissions of particulate matter to be controlled by water spray dust suppression systems; and five (5) associated diesel-fired generator engine(s). Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, emissions from the subject source(s) will not exceed 37.13 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 8.00 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 2.95 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 2.44 tons of sulfur oxides (SOx), and 7.60 tons of particulate matter per year.
The proposed sources will be subject to the applicable provisions of 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOO (Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants) and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines). The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 37-373A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
18-00007: Brodart Co., Brodart Co., 500 Arch Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-7809, for the Title V permit renewal authorization for their McElhattan Plant facility in Wayne Township, Clinton County.
The sources for the facility consist of Sources ID 031-033 (boiler 1, combustion units, and air makeup units, respectively), Sources ID P110 and P116 (woodworking dust collection and associated baghouse or fabric collectors), Sources ID P101—P108, P209, P210A, P211, P212 (paint/finishing booths 1—9, 10A, 11 and 12, respectively), as well as additional finishing, assembly process, misc. source operations, as follows: Source ID P122 (UV coating operations), Source ID P115 (powder paint line), Source ID P111 (deburg oven), Source ID P119 (gluing operations), Source ID P118 (fab. shop welding booth), Source ID P120 (parts washers), and Source ID P117 (emergency generator). The type and quantity of pollutants emitted on a facility-wide potential emission basis are, as follows: NOx (as NO2)—7.74 tons per year (tpy), CO—6.20 tpy, SOx—0.034 tpy, PM2.5—189 tpy, VOCs—99.65 tpy, HAPs—49.98 tpy, GHG (as CO2)—8,678 tpy, and 349 tpy for PM-10. One modification to Source ID P119 had occurred during the permit term which was approved by RFD by the Department. The RFD approval conditions regarding the modification/Source ID P119 are incorporated into this Title V permit renewal auth. The facility is also subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review requirements, as well as Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories, and the Compliance Assurance Monitoring, along with all applicable State requirements derived from 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 145. Specifically, certain sources or units at the facility are currently subject to 40 CFR Part 63 subparts JJ, ZZZZ and DDDDD, as well as all applicable provisions under 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.77 and 129.101—129.107. No change in the applicable Federal and/or State emission limitations or standards to any source within the facility had occurred based on the information provided by the company within the Title V permit renewal application. Minor changes to verify compliance with all applicable requirements will be incorporated based on evaluation of the Title V permit renewal application information submitted to the Department. The Title V permit renewal authorization incorporates all applicable Federal and State air quality regulatory requirements, including the appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions to verify compliance.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP'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.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief. (570) 826-2409.
35-00064: FXI, Inc./Archbald, 103 Power Boulevard, Archbald, PA 18403. The Department intends to issue an Operating Permit Modification for their facility located in Archbald City, Lackawanna County. The operating permit contains all 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.
54-00027: Perryman Co./Frackville Operations, 11 Clearly Clean Way, Frackville, PA 17931. The Department intends to issue an Operating Permit for their facility located in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. The operating permit contains all 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.
54-00021: Pine Grove Landfill, Inc., 193 Shultz Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963. The Department intends to issue an Operating Permit Administrative Amendment for their facility located in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. The operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton 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.
67-03037: Hard Chrome Specialists, 41 Leigh Drive, York, PA 17406, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the specialty plating facility in Manchester Township, York County. The potential emissions are estimated to be 75.33 pounds of total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart N—National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks and 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations.
67-03146: Johnson Controls Navy Systems, LLC, Grantley Plant, 631 Richland Avenue, York, PA 17405, for a natural minor operating permit renewal for equipment coating booths and testing with emergency engine-generators and associated operations located in Spring Garden Township, York County. The actual 2020 emissions were 2.63 tons of NOx and 2.04 tons of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission standards and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed 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.
41-00063: Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc., 60 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754, to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Montoursville Plant located in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00063. The facility's main sources include a polyurethane foam production process, six paint spray booths, one cold cleaning sink, one fluidized sand bed cleaning machine, 34 natural gas-fired heaters and various woodworking equipment. The facility has potential emissions of 3.50 TPY of CO; 9.98 TPY of NOx; 0.02 TPY of SOx; 6.94 TPY of PM/PM10; 22.73 TPY of VOCs; 12.97 TPY HAPs; 3,227 TPY GHGs. The polyurethane foam production process is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart OOOOOO—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production and Fabrication Area Sources. The facility is subject to Title 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use of application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 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 570-327-3636.
14-00033: Spectra Wood, Inc., 2651 Carolean Industrial Drive, State College, PA 16801, to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their facility located in College Township, Centre County. The facility's main sources include 11 natural gas fired combustion units, seven (7) surface coating booths, woodworking operations and various other wood coating operations. The facility has potential emissions of 57.29 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter/particulate matter with an effective aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometer, 2.01 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 1.69 tpy of carbon monoxide, 42.06 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 4.39 tpy of hazardous air pollutants and 0.01 tpy of sulfur oxides. The potential emissions at the facility remained same since last issuance of the permit. No emission or major 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 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Part 60. 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4336.
04-00480: Valley Medical Facilities Inc. dba Heritage Valley, 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver, PA 15009. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a synthetic minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of boilers and generators at their facility located in Brighton Township, Beaver County.
Valley Medical Facilities, Inc. operates three gas and oil-fired boilers, four diesel-fired electric generators, and two ethylene oxide sterilizers. This facility has a potential to emit 65.0 tons/12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 16.7 tons/12-cmp of CO, 0.5 ton/12-cmp of SOx, 1.5 tons/12-cmp of VOCs, 7.4 tons/12-cmp of PM10, 0.3 ton/12-cmp of HAPs, and 0.5 ton/12-cmp of methane. The emergency generators are limited to 500 hours of operation per 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp). The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit.
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 are also subject to 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. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if 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). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone 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.
In addition, 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 also contain 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 is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES 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 must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 22880301. NPDES Permit No. PA0223948. Rocky Licensing Corp., 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, revision to mine deeper and increase the NPDES average discharge rate to the quarry operation in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, affecting 60.10 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: February 8, 2022.
Permit No. 6575SM1. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, correction to update the reclamation plan to include fill material for reclamation for a quarry operation in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, affecting 180.0 acres. Receiving streams: Lake Creek and Cherry Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: February 16, 2022.
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 must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. 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 § 77.522 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.
Additional criteria
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 of 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.
Submittal of comments
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 notice within 30-days of this 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 phone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Requests or petitions for a public hearing on any NPDES permit applications will be accepted 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, phone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The Department may hold a public hearing if the public interest is 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 consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
NPDES No. PA0279854. Mining Permit No. 31220101. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501. New NPDES permit in Wood Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 121.6 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 17, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, 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 tributary to Great Trough Creek:
Outfall number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced 004 New Pit Water Intermittent 005 New Pit Water Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 1.7 3.4 4.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Ashley Smith).
NPDES No. PA0257516. Mining Permit No. 17110101. A. W. Long Coal Company, 127 Logan Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge resulting from coal surface mining in Morris Township, Clearfield County, affecting 361.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Hawk Run and Hawk Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek TMDL. Application received: November 29, 2021.
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 Hawk Run and Hawk Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 003 Existing Sedimentation Pond C Precipitation Induced 004 Existing Sedimentation Pond D Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Sedimentation Pond E Precipitation Induced 006 Existing Sedimentation Pond F Precipitation Induced 007 Existing Sedimentation Pond G Precipitation Induced 008 Existing Sedimentation Pond H Precipitation Induced 012 Existing Treatment Basin 2 Intermittent (Pumped) 013 Existing Treatment Basin 3 Intermittent (Pumped) 014 Existing Treatment Basin 4 Intermittent (Pumped) 015 Existing Treatment Basin 5 Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 012 & 013 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 014 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.7 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 015 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 003, 007 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.4 4.8 6.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Aluminum (mg/L) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 004, 005, 006 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.7 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.8 5.6 7.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 008 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.2 4.4 5.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0269972. Mining Permit No. 17210101. Black Cat Coal, LLC, 446 W Cemetery Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, a new NPDES permit for discharges resulting from coal surface mining in Pike Township, Centre County, affecting 31 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Clearfield Creek, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, MF. This receiving stream is included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: October 5, 2021.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Sedimentation Pond A No Discharge 002 New Treatment Facility B No Discharge There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. Instantaneous maximum BAT limits will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the infiltration galleries for the protection of the groundwater.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to Little Clearfield Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 New Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event. Effluent limits for the emergency spillway are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway (During >10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A N/A 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0115576. Mining Permit No. 14860103. Keystone Coal Company, 1915 Wigmore Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharges resulting from postmining treatment of coal mine drainage in Curtin Township, Centre County, affecting 4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Beech Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. This receiving stream is included in the Beech Creek TMDL. Application received: October 29, 2021.
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 outfall discharges to Beech Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Passive Treatment System Continuous (0.0014 MGD) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0269743. Mining Permit No. 17140103. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield PA 16830, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharges resulting from bituminous coal surface mining in Chest and Burnside Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 184.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Spring Run and unnamed tributary to Spring Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Chest Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: December 27, 2021.
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 Spring Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SPA Precipitation Induced 002 Existing SPB Precipitation Induced 003 Existing SPC Precipitation Induced 005 Existing SPE Precipitation Induced 006 Existing TB1 Intermittent (Pumped) 007 Existing TB2 Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006 & 007 (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) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—003, & 005 (Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 001—003, & 005 (≤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) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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: 001—003, & 005 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Spring Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 004 Existing SPD Precipitation Induced 008 Existing TB3 Intermittent (Pumped)
Outfall: 004 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfall: 008 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) 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
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
NPDES No. PA0224839. Mining Permit No. 66100301. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630, renewal of NPDES permit in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County, affecting 220.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Meshoppen Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 8, 2021.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Meshoppen Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate SPA (001) Existing Stormwater 0.0042 MGD SPB (002) Existing Stormwater 0.0102 MGD SPC (003) Existing Stormwater 0.0053 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: SPA, SPB, SPC
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 NPDES No. PA PA0226262. Mining Permit No. 66770301. American Asphalt Paving Co., 500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708, new NPDES permit in Eaton Township, Wyoming County, affecting 84.5 acres. Receiving stream: Bowman's Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: November 15, 2021.
No discharges to Bowman's Creek.
NPDES No. PA0226271. Mining Permit No. 58220801. Saula Natural Stone, LLC, 281 Church Street, Great Bend, PA 18821, new NPDES permit in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 6.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Lake Creek/Salt Lick Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: December 27, 2021.
Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect.
NPDES No. PA0226289. Mining Permit No. 58222503. Robert R. Reddon, 927 Germantown Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847, new NPDES permit in Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 11.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Hemlock Creek/Starrucca Creek Watershed, classified for the following use: Designated Use CWF, MF, Existing Use—EV. Application received: January 3, 2022.
Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect.
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 Hamilton 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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Pehala, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E5402222-001. Brewster Land Company, 70 Eighteenth Drive, Franklin, MA 02038, Kline Township, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the construction of the McAdoo Project:
1. A fill in 0.08 acre of the floodway of a UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a cul-de-sac and associated grading.
2. An outfall within the floodway of a UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a 24-inch diameter SLCPP stormwater pipe, concrete endwall, and riprap apron.
3. An outfall within the floodway of a UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter RCP stormwater pipe, flared end section, and riprap apron.
4. A stormwater outfall within the floodway of a UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a 20-LF extension of an existing 36-inch diameter stormwater culvert and the construction of concrete endwalls.
5. A utility line crossing within the floodway of UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a 6-inch diameter ductile iron water pipe.
6. A utility line crossing within the floodway of UNT to Each Branch Little Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) consisting of a 6-inch diameter HDPE sewage force main.
7. A fill within a 0.04-acre area of PEM Wetlands (Other) consisting of a 1,209,600 ft2 warehouse building.
8. A fill within a 0.09-acre lacustrine open of water (CWF, MF) consisting of a 1,209,600 ft2 warehouse building.
9. A fill within a 0.02-acre lacustrine open body of water (CWF, MF) consisting of a 1,209,600 ft2 warehouse building.
The project is located approximately 0.6 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 309 and Lofty Road (Conyngham, Delano, Hazleton, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 52` 29" Longitude: -76° 0` 59") in Kline Township, Schuylkill County. (Conyngham, Delano, Hazleton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 52` 29"; Longitude: -76° 0` 59").
E4002222-002. The Hub at Sand Springs, LLC, 4511 Falmer Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020, Butler Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain to the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with Phase 5D of the Sand Springs Golf Course Community Development Project:
1. To place fill within a de minimus area of PEM Wetlands (Other) equal to 0.038-acre with work consisting of a parking lot and associated grading.
2. A stormwater outfall within a de minimus area of PEM Wetlands (Other) equal to 0.001-acre with work consisting of a 24-inch diameter HDPE pipe, a concrete endwall, and an R-4 riprap apron.
The project is located directly north of the intersection of Sand Spring Drive N. Old Turnpike Road (Freeland, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 03` 42.57"; Longitude: -75° 57` 50.43") in Kline Township, Schuylkill County. (Freeland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 3` 42.57"; Longitude: -75° 57` 50.43").
E4502222-002. Richard Frankel, 819 Parkridge Drive, Media, PA 19063, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 3-piece sectional dock who's shape can be manipulated but has an overall maximum area of 128 square feet, in Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF). The project is located at 298 North Arrow Drive. (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 09` 57"; Longitude: -75° 33` 52").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E3603221-006: Ephrata Borough Authority, 124 South State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522-2411 in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To remove and replace/enlarge the solids processing building at existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) # 1, in order to upgrade the solids processing and handling capabilities of the treatment facility. The proposed project will include 0.15 acre of permanent impact to the FEMA 100-year floodplain of the Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF), requiring a Chapter 106 Floodplain Management Permit. The project is located at 405 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522-1600 (Latitude: 40.1746, Longitude: -76.1982).
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E0829222-005: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Smithfield Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. A 300` by 400` well pad and 1,250 linear foot long access road impacting 38,376 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland and 37,853 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland. (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.839736°; Longitude: -76.595468°);
2. A 300` by 400` well pad impacting 13,372 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland. (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.838868°; Longitude: -76.595300°).
This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 44,561 square feet (1.023 acres) of permanent wetland impacts and 45,040 square feet (1.034 acres) of temporary wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a well pad for Marcellus well development in Cherry Township, Sullivan County. The permittee will provide 0.75 acre of on-site wetland restoration and 7.161 acres of wetland credits at the Camp Brook Restoration Site (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.988385°; Longitude: -77.337152°), permit application number E5929221-006.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways Engineering & Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
EA02-008CO. Ms. Julie Jakubec, O'Hara Township, 325 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Applicant proposes to construct a non-jurisdictional dam across a tributary to the Allegheny River (WWF) to alleviate downstream flooding. The dam will permanently impact approximately 110 feet of the tributary; no wet-lands will be impacted. The proposed project location is in O'Hara Township, Allegheny County. (Glenshaw, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.5090; Longitude: -79.9194).
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 Hamilton 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).
Northwest Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
ESCGP-3 # ESG15-083-0005A—Clermont West Branch D07-U Pipeline
Applicant Name NFG Midstream Clermont, LLC
Contact Person Mr. Michael Kasprzak
Address 6363 Main Street
City, State, Zip Williamsville, NY 14221
County McKean
Township(s) Sergeant
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) West Fork West Branch Potato Creek—HQ-CWF; UNT to Brewwer Run—HQ-CWF; UNT to and East Branch Clarion River—HQ-CWF
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