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AIR QUALITY
General Plan Approval and Operating Permit Usage Authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to construct, modify, reactivate or operate air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
GP1-39-008: The Coca-Cola Company, 7551 Schantz Road, Allentown, PA 18106, on April 6, 2022 for the renewal of their four boilers located at the facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
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.
GP1-36-05125C: PA Department of Corrections, 1451 N. Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-1223, on April 11, 2022, for two natural gas or No. 2 oil-fired boilers at the Elizabethtown Training Academy in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County.
GP11-22-05046E: Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on April 8, 2022, for a nonroad engine, under GP11, at the Fiddlers Elbow North Quarry in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
AG5-08-00010BB: Blackhill Energy, LLC, 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 320, Canonsburg, PA 15317, on April 12, 2022, for authorization to continue operation of one 1340 bhp Caterpillar model G3516TALE 4SLB natural-gas fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst, one 15 MMscf/day Exterran dehy with a 0.20 MMBtu/hr reboiler, one 15 MMscf/day JW Williams dehy with a 0.125 MMBtu/hr reboiler, one 15 MMscf/day JW Williams dehy with a 0.125 MMBtu/hr reboiler, various fugitive emissions (pneumatic devices, compressor rod packing, blowdowns, and facility fugitives), one 1380 bhp Caterpillar model G3516BLE 4SLB natural-gas fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst, one 16,774-gallon (400-bbl) produced water tank, one 4193-gallon (100-bbl) produced water tank, two pig launchers/receivers and for authorization to construct and operate one 1,775 bhp Caterpillar model G3606 4SLB natural-gas fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the Beardslee Compressor Station located in Springfield Township, Bradford County.
Plan Approvals Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B relating to construction, modification and reactivation of air contamination sources and associated air cleaning devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
23-0226: 4 Ever in Our Hearts Pet Cremation, 700 North Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063, on April 6, 2022, for the construction and operation of an animal crematory located in Ridley Township, Delaware County.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
39-00058B: Packaging Corp of Amer, 7451 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18106-9123, issued on April 11, 2022 for a new converting machine at the site located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
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.
67-05063A: York Building Products Co., Inc.—Roosevelt Quarry, 950 Smile Way, York, PA 17404, April 5, 2022, for the replacement of a secondary and tertiary cone crusher and subsequent increase in sitewide capacity from 600 tph to 800 tph at the limestone quarry in West Manchester Township, York County.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
65-00016J: Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals, 2626 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650-0031. Plan Approval Modification issuance date effective April 11, 2022, to allow the shakedown period and startup operations of a Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) rated at 6,900 SCFM on Source 201, Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM 2) furnace at their facility located in Latrobe Borough, Westmoreland County.
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) issued on April 11, 2022 a Plan Approval for installation of air pollution sources at the following facility:
IP21-000515: Philadelphia Housing Authority—James W. Johnson Homes, 2500 West Norris Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, on April 11, 2022, was issued a Plan Approval for the installation of air emission sources at a public housing site, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The significant air emission sources that are part of the Plan Approval are eighteen (18) boilers firing natural gas each rated 3.082 MMBtu/hr or less. Additionally, the facility has twenty-seven (27) insignificant hot water heaters each rated less than 0.2 MMBtu/hr that are also included in the Plan Approval for facility-wide emission calculation, and the hot water heaters are required to follow the applicable requirements in the Plan Approval. The potential emission from the installation are as follows: (1) 9.995 tons per year (tpy) of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), (2) 8.396 tpy of Carbon Monoxide (CO), (3) 0.76 tpy of Particulate Matter (PM), (4) 0.55 tpy of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), and (5) 0.06 tpy of Sulfur Oxides (SOx). The plan approval contains operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Plan Approval Revisions Issued including Extensions, Minor Modifications and Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-0196L: Abington Reldan Metals LLC, 550 Old Bordentown Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. On April 11, 2022, for the temporary operation of the new Baghouse (C14B) that replaced an existing Baghouse (Source ID No. C02B) on Thermal Destructor 2 at their facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County.
09-0242: Adelphia Gateway LLC, Rich Hill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. On April 11, 2022, an extension for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new natural gas compressor station and metering station at their location in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County.
23-0225: Adelphia Gateway, LLC, West Ridge Road, Marcus Hook, PA 19061. On April 11, 2022, an extension for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new natural gas compressor station and metering station at their location in Lower Chichester Township, Delaware County.
46-0221C: Upper Moreland Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority, 2875 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090. On April 11, 2022 for the temporary operation of an emergency generator to non-emergency use at their facility located in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County.
46-0036K: VV2750, LLC, 1 Belmont Avenue, Suite 520, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. On April 7, 2022 an extension for an increase in the permitted operating hours for the four existing electric generating engines with the installation of an oxidation catalyst on each to reduce CO and VOC emissions at their facility located in Worcester Township, Montgomery County.
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.
36-05025A: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 5400 Westheimer Court, Houston, TX 77056, on April 11, 2022, for the installation of two (2) new 7,700 HP natural gas-fired turbines equipped with dry low NOx technology and oxidation catalysts to replace six (6) existing 1,760 HP compressor engines at the Marietta natural gas compressor station located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The plan approval was extended.
Title V Operating Permits Issued 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—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
39-00016: Buckeye Energy Services, LLC, Macungie Terminal, P.O. Box 368, 5002 Buckeye Road, Emmaus, PA 18049-0368. On February 23, 2022, the Department issued a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the petroleum bulk stations and terminals facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh 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 Loading Racks and Gasoline and Distillate Storage Tanks. The control devices are a Vapor Collection System (VCU) and a Vapor Recovery System (VRU). The 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.
39-00019: Buckeye Pipeline Co, LLC, Macungie Station, P.O. Box 368, 5002 Buckeye Road, Emmaus, PA 18049-0368. On February 23, 2022, the Department issued a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the refined petroleum pipelines facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh 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 Pumps and Gasoline and Distillate Tanks. The 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.
39-00028: Buckeye Terminals, LLC, Macungie Terminal, P.O. Box 368, 5002 Buckeye Road, Emmaus, PA 18049-0368. On February 23, 2022, the Department issued a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the petroleum bulk stations and terminals facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh 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 a Loading Rack and Gasoline Storage Tanks. The control device is a Vapor Collection System (VCU). The 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.
35-00008: Gentex Corp Simpson Prot Clothing Plant, 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407-1182. On April 11, 2022, the Department issued a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the manufacturing of ophthalmic goods facility located in Fell Township, Lackawanna 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 spray paint booths, two (2) spreaders, two (2) boilers, and optical coating lines. The sources are controlled by two (2) regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO's). The 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.
Operating Permits for Non-Title V Facilities Issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
04-00714: Valvoline, LLC, 501 Railroad Street, Rochester, PA 15074, natural minor Operating Permit issued on March 29, 2022, for the blending, storage, packaging and distribution of vehicle lubricants located in Rochester Borough, Beaver County. Air contamination sources at this facility include: two natural gas fired boilers, lubricant storage, blending & packaging plant. The potential emissions from these sources include: 5.93 TPY VOC; 4.7 TPY NOx; 3.9 TPY CO; 0.4 TPY PM; 0.03 TPY SO2. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only Operating Permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
11-00252: C&C Smith Lumber Co, Inc., 197 Tower Road, Summerhill, PA 15958, natural minor Operating Permit issued on March 29, 2022, for the primary wood products sawmill facility located in Croyle Township, Cambria County. Air contamination sources at this facility include: three biomass fired boilers; wood working building; glue room paint booths; two pellet machines; rotary dryer. The potential emissions from these sources include: 2.08 TPY VOC; 38.27 TPY NOx; 73.76 TPY CO; 79.63 TPY PM; 3.06 TPY SO2. This is a renewal of a State-Only Operating Permit. The State-Only Operating Permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 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.
28-05022: Signature Companies/American Stair & Cabinetry, Inc., 5171 Innovation Way, Chambersburg, PA 17201, on April 5, 2022, for their wood cabinet, stair and railing manufacturing facility located in Greene Township, Franklin County. The State-Only permit was renewed.
38-03029: Elk Corporation of Texas, 401 Weavertown Road, P.O. Box 228, Myerstown, PA 17067-0228, on April 12, 2022, for the asphalt shingle manufacturing facility located in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. The State-Only permit was renewed.
67-05092: Starbucks Coffee Company, 3000 Expresso Way, York, PA 17406-8035, on April 5, 2022, for the coffee manufacturing facility located in East Manchester Township, York County. The State-Only permit was renewed.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
26-00500: Iron Pennsylvania Terminal, LLC, (fka Contura PA Terminal, LLC)/LaBelle Dock, 731 Mooney Ridge Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. On March 24, 2022, the Department issued a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a barge unloading and loading facility. The Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements at the facility located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County.
65-00630: MSA Safety Pittsburgh, Mfg LLC/Murrysville Plant, 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. On March 21, 2022, the Department issued a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the manufacture of safety products by pressure molding resin coated thermoset materials. The Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements at the facility located in Murrysville Township, Westmoreland County.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfers of Ownership under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
15-00137: Fenzi AGT USA, LLC, 498 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335, for an Administrative Amendment for a change of ownership from Johnson Matthey, Inc. to Fenzi AGT USA located in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. Fenzi will continue the same type of operation and maintain its status as a natural minor facility for Volatile Organic Compound emissions and an area source of Hazardous Air Pollutants. With the transfer of the Operating Permit there have been no changes to any of the conditions in the permit. The Operating Permit contains monitoring and recordkeeping conditions along with work practice standards designed to keep the sources and the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00269: Innovation 2201, LLC, 2201 Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, an Administrative Amendment that reflects a change in the responsible official/permit contact, plant/facility names and a change in ownership from IPX Renaissance 2201 Investors LLC to Innovation 2201 LLC. The facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. The Administrative Amendment of the State-Only Operating Permit for this facility is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
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.
67-05014: York Group Inc., d/b/a York Casket Company, 2880 Black Bridge Road, York, PA 17406-9703, on April 5, 2022, for the casket manufacturing facility located in Manchester Township, York County. The Title V permit underwent a significant modification to incorporate the provisions of Plan Approval No. 67-05014C, and to revise the facility's Compliance Assurance Monitoring plan, and to make certain minor administrative updates.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00079: Eureka Resources, LLC, 454 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, issued a modified State Only Operating Permit on April 6, 2022 to allow the pretreatment of gas well wastewater before being processed in the methanol recovery system at their facility located in Williamsport, Lycoming County. The modified State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
41-00026: Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC, 409 Reighard Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701, issued a revised State Only Operating Permit on April 6, 2022 for the change in ownership of the Williamsport facility from General Cable Industries Inc. for their cable production facility located in Williamsport City, Lycoming County. The revised State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
65-00622: General Carbide Corporation, 1151 Garden Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. Per 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(i), this notice is for the following de minimis emission increase at General Carbide Corporation located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County: installation and operation of one (1) electric 60 KW heat treat furnace. The de minimis increases for this project include the following increases: less than or equal to 0.01 tpy each of VOC, total HAPs, single HAP, PM10, or PM2.5. Total De Minimis increases for this facility since the most recent permit authorization of March 3, 2020 include this project (increases previously listed), as well as eRFD # 9570 which will result in no higher than 0.01 tpy each of VOC, total HAPs, single HAP, PM10, or PM2.5, and RFD-65-00622C which resulted in no higher than a 1.0 tpy increase of VOC.
65-00622: General Carbide Corporation, 1151 Garden Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. Per 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(i), this notice is for the following de minimis emission increase at General Carbide Corporation located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County: installation and operation of one (1) AVS used Sinter-HIP (SH-9) vacuum/pressure de-bind, sintering, and HIP furnace. The de minimis increases for this facility include the following increases: less than or equal to 0.01 tpy each of VOC, total HAPs, single HAP, PM10, or PM2.5. Total De Minimis increases for this facility since the most recent permit authorization of March 3, 2020 include this project (increases previously listed), as well as eRFD # 9488 which will result in no higher than 0.01 tpy each of VOC, total HAPs, single HAP, PM10, or PM2.5, and RFD-65-00622C which resulted in no higher than a 1.0 tpy increase of VOC.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Mining Permit No. 56130105. NPDES Permit No. PA0269298. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Transfer of an existing bituminous/anthracite surface mine from Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC, 550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557 in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, affecting 95.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River, classified for the following uses: CWF & WWF. Application received: January 5, 2022. Permit issued: April 6, 2022.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, RA-EPKNOX@pa.gov, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Mining Permit No. 16000101. Terra Works, Inc., 49 South Sheridan Road, Clarion, PA 16214. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Licking & Richland Townships, Clarion County, affecting 83.6 acres. This renewal is issued for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Clarion River, classified for the following uses: CWF. No changes proposed. Application received: January 27, 2022. Permit issued: April 5, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Mining Permit No.17950113. NPDES PA0257028. Waroquier Coal Company, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830, permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, affecting 60.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries No. 1 and No. 2 to Watts Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ. Application received: October 28, 2020. Permit Issued: March 31, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17000111. NPDES PA0243027. Gregg Barrett Coal, 288 Watts Road, Curwensville, PA 16833. Renewal of a mining permit and NPDES permit for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County, affecting 60 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Watts Creek, classified for the following use(s): HQ. Application received: April 12, 2021. Permit Issued: March 31, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Mining Permit No. 54803019. Rausch Creek Coal Mining Good Spring, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation for reclamation activities only in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County, affecting 951.69 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: November 19, 2020. Renewal issued: April 8, 2022.
Mining Permit No. PAM122013. Rausch Creek Coal Mining Good Spring, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104) on Surface Mining Permit No. 54803019 in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek. Application received: February 16, 2022. Coverage issued: April 8, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54070101. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., P.O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252, renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 121.6 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: November 4, 2021. Renewal issued: April 8, 2022.
Noncoal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Mining Permit No. 50210301. Centre Lime & Stone Company, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803-1649, commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Centre Township, Perry County, affecting 29.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Juniata Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF & MF. Application received: June 28, 2021. Permit issued: April 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. PAM421004. Centre Lime & Stone Company, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803-1649. Coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Noncoal Permit No. 50210301 located in Centre Township, Perry County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Juniata Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF & MF. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: June 28, 2021. Permit issued: April 1, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 21050301. NPDES No. PA0224456. JR Zimmerman Enterprises, LLC, 35 Ridge Road, Newville, PA 17241, renewal of an NPDES permit, located in North Newton Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Green Spring Creek classified for the following uses: CWF. Application received: June 22, 2021. Permit issued: April 7, 2022.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov, (Contact: Cassandra Stanton).
Mining Permit No. BMR GP-103 No. 18221001. R.C. Bowman, Inc., 7436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751, approval of registration under General Permit for Short-Term Construction Projects (BMP-GP-103) to remove limestone from the existing abandoned quarry located in Green Township, Clinton County. Receiving stream: Fishing Creek classified as HQ-CWF. Application received: February 11, 2022. Permit Issued: April 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 17060301. NPDES No. PA0256307. Kinkead Aggregates, LLC, 2311 Rt. 56 Hwy East, Homer City, PA 15748, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal mining site located in Bell Township, Clearfield County, affecting 137.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Bear Run and Bear Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 16, 2021. Permit Issued: April 5, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 08830301. NPDES No. PA0608874. Chemung Plant and 08140301, Chemung Plant # 2, Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co, Inc., 2105 South Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871, renewal of an NPDES permit for Non Coal Surface Mine in Athens Township, Bradford County, affecting 337.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Chemung River, classified for the following use(s): Warm Water Fishes (WWF). Application received: August 6, 2020. Permit Issued: April 1, 2022.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 36224109. Pact Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 74, Rigoes, NJ 08551, construction blasting for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection System Plant in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of March 18, 2023. Permit issued: April 5, 2022.
Permit No. 36224110. Pact Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 74, Rigoes, NJ 08551, construction blasting for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection System Terre Hill Pumping Station in East Earl Township and Terre Hill Borough, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of March 18, 2023. Permit issued: April 5, 2022.
Permit No. 36224111. Pact Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 74, Rigoes, NJ 08551, construction blasting for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection System Frogtown Road Pumping Station in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of April 1, 2023. Permit issued: April 5, 2022.
Permit No. 38224104. Keystone Blasting Service, 15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543, construction blasting for Rick Pieffer Dwelling in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, with an expiration date of April 30, 2022. Permit issued: April 5, 2022.
Permit No. 35224102. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, construction blasting for Lengen Development in Olyphant Borough, Lackawanna County, with an expiration date of April 4, 2023. Permit issued: April 7, 2022.
Permit No. 36224112. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, construction blasting for Russo Residence in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of March 23, 2023. Permit issued: April 8, 2022.
Permit No. 36224113. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, construction blasting for Rapho Sewer Extension in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, with an expiration date of March 29, 2023. Permit issued: April 8, 2022.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board (717) 787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E0829221-019: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Troy Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain the Brad 9—Earl Brown Frac Pond Project, which consists of the following impacts:
1. 610 square feet of previously unauthorized temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via temporary construction workspace (Canton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 44` 45.29", Longitude: W -76° 45` 13.41");
2. 1,525 square feet of previously unauthorized permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands via the placement of fill (Canton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 44` 45.03", Longitude: W -76° 45` 13.55");
3. 653 square feet of permanent impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands for the purpose of on-site restoration (Canton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 44` 45.02", Longitude: W -76° 45` 13.29"); and
4. 1,002 square feet of temporary impacts to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetlands for the purpose of on-site restoration (Canton, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: N 41° 44` 44.74", Longitude: W -76° 45` 12.75").
This project is an after-the-fact permit that is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and will result in 1,612 square feet (0.037 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts and 2,178 square feet (0.050 acre) of permanent PEM wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a frac pond for Marcellus well development in Troy Township, Bradford County.
Regional Permit Coordination Office: 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101; Email: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E0603221-004. Shoemakersville Municipal Authority, 115 East Ninth Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a wastewater treatment plant headworks facility and associated appurtenances in the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF). The project will result in 0.02 acre of permanent and 0.13 acre of temporary floodplain impacts.
The project is located at the existing Shoemakersville Wastewater Treatment Plant on 2nd Street (Temple, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.493683°; Longitude: -75.970019°) in Shoemakersville Borough, Berks County.
E0603221-005. Dalfen Industrial, 17304 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75252, Bethel Township, Berks County, Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To place fill in 0.21 acre of PEM wetland (Other) within the Little Swatara Creek watershed (CWF, MF) for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a 699,600-sf warehouse with associated entrance, parking, and stormwater facilities.
The project is located along Camp Swatara Road (Bethel, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.459444°; Longitude: -76.333056°) in Bethel Township, Berks County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
EA2506222-001. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 800 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Elk Creek Restoration Project, in Girard Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Fairview, PA Quadrangle N: 42.011377; W: -80.361635).
The applicant is conducting approximately 600 linear feet of bank stabilization and remediation in and along Elk Creek to repair severely eroded stream bank. The project also includes the installation of numerous rock weirs and stone deflectors along with riparian plantings. The project is located approximately 0.2 mile east of the intersection of North Creek Road (T543) and the CNX railroad crossing. The project extends from the existing railroad crossing upstream approximately 600 linear feet.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-8568.
D67-001. Lake Williams Dam, The York Water Company, 130 E. Market Street, York, PA 17401. Permit issued to modify the Lake Williams Dam across East Branch Codorus Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.019 acre of PEM wetland and 107 feet of stream for the purpose of constructing a labyrinth spillway structure in order to pass the required design storm and to ensure compliance with Department regulations. (York, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 39.8906N, Longitude: -76.7297W) in York Township, York County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP-3 # ESG073022003-00
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC
Contact Person Gregg West
Address 2200 Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
Township(s) Washington
County Greene
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 40395 to Ruff Creek (WWF), Trib 40398 to Ruff Creek (WWF); Ruff Creek (WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG070421005-00
Applicant Name Geopetro LLC
Contact Person Paul L Archer
Address 7100 N High St Ste 303
City, State, Zip Worthington, OH 43085-2316
Township(s) South Beaver
County Beaver
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Painter Run (HQ-CWF); North Fork Little Beaver Creek (HQ-CWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
ESCGP-3 # ESG296622002-00
Applicant Name Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Eric Haskins
Address 14 Chesapeake Lane
City, State, Zip Sayre, PA 18840
Township(s) North Branch
County Wyoming
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 29347 to Little Mehoopany Creek (CWF, MF), UNT to Little Mehoopany Creek (CWF, MF), Little Mehoopany Creek (CWF, MF)
Secondary: Little Mehoopany Creek (CWF, MF), Susquehanna River (WWF, MF)ESCGP-3 # ESG291422001-00
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-5839
Township(s) Snow Shoe
County Centre
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to North Fork Beech Creek (CWF, MF)
Secondary: North Fork Beech Creek (CWF, MF)
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter, 245 Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5960.
Contact: Richard Staron, Professional Geologist Manager.
Phila Ref Point Breeze Proc Area, 51-33620, 3144 W. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia. Terraphase Engineering, 100 Canal Pointe Boulevard, Suite 108, Princeton, NJ 08540, on behalf of Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC, 111 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60606, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Bergeys Fuel Ctr, 46-11173, 436 Harleysville Pike, Souderton, PA 18964, Franconia Township, Montgomergy County. Penn's Trail Environmental, LLC, 21 East Lincoln Avenue, Suite 160, Hatfield, PA 19440, on behalf of Bergey's Realty Co., submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products. The report is intended to demonstrate attainment of the site to meet Statewide health standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Greg Bowman, Environmental Group Manager.
Rutter's Farm Store No. 25, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 67-26961, 1520 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404, York City, York County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17404 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standard and the site-specific standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6648.
Contact: Kim Bontrager, Clerk Typist 3.
Nelson's Mini Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 32-82000, 109 Main Street, Home, PA 15747, Plumville Borough, Indiana County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Larry Nelson, P.O. Box 164, Yatesboro, PA 16263, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater and soil contaminated with 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, MTBE, cumene, and naphthalene. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the nonresidential Statewide health standard.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require DEP to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the DEP Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a report is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
DEP has received the following plans and reports:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4705.
Contact: Robin L. Yerger, LPG.
Rutter's Farm Store No. 25, Storage Tank Primary Facility ID # 67-26961, 1520 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404, York City, York County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of CHR Corporation, 2295 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17404 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The Remedial Action Completion Report was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standard and site-specific standard and was disapproved by DEP on April 7, 2022.
Contact: Cherie Campbell, Soil Scientist.
Hi Way Mobil SVC, Storage Tank Facility ID # 50-62357, 322 Tuscarora Path, Ickesburg, PA 17037-9533, Saville Township, Perry County. United Environmental Services, Inc., P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Hi Way Mobil Service, 322 Tuscarora Path, Ickesburg, PA 17037-9533 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The Remedial Action Plan was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on April 13, 2022.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the Upper Cedar Run Watershed in Centre County.
Central Office: Bureau of Clean Water, P.O. Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed ''TMDLs'' developed for the Upper Cedar Run Watershed under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included stream segments listed as impaired for aquatic life in the watershed. The impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation due to agriculture.
There currently are no State or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL document sets allowable loading of sediment in the Upper Cedar Run Watershed. The ''TMDLs'' included allocations for nonpoint sources, wasteload allocations for an existing wastewater treatment plant, reserves for future point sources, as well as margin of safety factors. Nonpoint source load allocations were made for cropland, hay/pasture land and streambank source sectors present in the watershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL were primarily generated using a water quality analysis model (Model My Watershed) made available through the Stroud Water Research Center.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under annual average conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL'' -Based Load Reductions (expressed as annual averages) in the
Upper Cedar Run WatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)%
ReductionUpper Cedar Run Sediment 6,226,074 3,862,695 38 The following table shows the estimated current sediment loading within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under 99th percentile daily loading conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL'' -Based Load Reductions (expressed as 99th percentile daily loading) in the
Upper Cedar Run WatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/d)TMDL
(lbs/d)%
ReductionUpper Cedar Run Sediment 318,067 167,208 47 The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/UpperCedarRunTMDL.pdf
Otherwise, copies of the proposed TMDL document or supporting information may be requested by emailing Michael Morris by e-mail at michamorri@pa.gov or by telephone at 717-772-5670.
Written/typed comments will be accepted at the previous e-mail address. While emailed comments are preferable, written comments may also be sent by mail to:
Michael Morris, Water Program Specialist
Bureau of Clean Water
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
400 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105Comments must be submitted within 30-days after publication of this notice in the April 23, 2022 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written/typed comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL document to EPA for approval.
REQUEST FOR COMMENT
Proposed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the UNT South Branch Conewago Creek Watershed in Adams County.
Central Office: Bureau of Clean Water, P.O. Box 8774, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774.
The Department of Environmental Protection will accept comments on the proposed ''TMDLs'' developed for an Unnamed Tributary to (UNT) the South Branch Conewago Creek under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The Pennsylvania Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report included stream segments listed as impaired for aquatic life in the watershed. The impairments addressed by this document were caused by excessive siltation due to agriculture.
There currently are no State or Federal in-stream numerical water quality criteria for sediment. Therefore, the Department utilized a reference watershed approach to implement the applicable narrative criteria. The proposed TMDL document sets allowable loading of sediment in the UNT South Branch Conewago Creek Watershed. The ''TMDLs'' included allocations for nonpoint sources, reserves for future point sources, as well as margin of safety factors. Nonpoint source load allocations were made for cropland, hay/pasture land and streambank source sectors present in the watershed. Data used in establishing the TMDL were primarily generated using a water quality analysis model (Model My Watershed) made available through the Stroud Water Research Center.
The following table shows the estimated current sediment loadings within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under annual average conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL'' -Based Load Reductions (expressed as annual averages) in the
UNT South Branch Conewago Creek WatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/yr)''TMDL''
(lbs/yr)%
ReductionUNT South Branch Conewago Creek Sediment 1,855,856 354,166 81 The following table shows the estimated current sediment loading within the watershed, the prescribed ''TMDL'' values, and % reductions needed under 99th percentile daily loading conditions.
Summary of ''TMDL'' -Based Load Reductions (expressed as 99th percentile daily loading) in the
UNT South Branch Conewago Creek WatershedWatershed Pollutant Existing Load
(lbs/d)TMDL
(lbs/d)%
ReductionUNT South Branch Conewago Creek Sediment 98,962 21,134 79 The proposed TMDL document can be viewed at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/tmdl/UNTSouthBranchConewagoTMDL.pdf
Otherwise, copies of the proposed TMDL document or supporting information may be requested by emailing Michael Morris by e-mail at michamorri@pa.gov or by telephone at 717-772-5670.
Note that a prior draft version was made available for review and advertised in the September 4, 2021 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Significant updates occurred since the prior draft, so a new draft is being made available for public review.
Written/typed comments will be accepted at the previous email address. While emailed comments are preferable, written comments may also be sent by mail to:
Michael Morris, Water Program Specialist
Bureau of Clean Water
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
400 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105Comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice in the April 23, 2022 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The Department will consider all written/typed comments submitted within the deadline prior to submitting the final TMDL document to EPA for approval.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT AMENDMENT Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of the Department's approval of modifications (Major Amendment) to the following Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control Permit, issued for the Pennsylvania Pipeline Project (PPP)/Mariner East II.
Ch. 102 Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Counties DEP Regional Office ESG0100015001 Sunoco Pipeline, LP (SPLP)
535 Fritztown Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608Chester Southeast Region Chapter 102 Permit No. ESG0100015001.
On January 19, 2022, the Department received a Major Amendment Request for Marsh Creek Sediment Remediation, Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County. The Request was submitted pursuant to the terms of a Consent Order and Agreement entered into between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and SPLP on December 6, 2021. The Department approved the Request as a Major Amendment to the Permit on April 7, 2022.
The Amendment will support the dewatering of sediment dredged from a predetermined area of Marsh Creek Lake. The sediment dredging plan is detailed in the Marsh Creek Lake Impact Assessment and Restoration Plan dated December 3, 2021, approved by the Department on December 6, 2021, and amended in February 2022, with final approval by the Department on March 22, 2022.
Hydraulically dredged sediments will be pumped to an upland sediment management area (SMA) to be passively dewatered using geotextile tubes. Following completion of sufficient dewatering, sediment will be loaded onto trucks for transportation off-site for disposal at an approved disposal facility. All facilities will be temporary, and all upland areas will be restored to existing conditions, grades, and elevations following completion of sediment load-out work. Access to the workspace will utilize a rock construction entrance off Lakeview Road.
The Amendment increases the limit of disturbance (LOD) by 4.06 acres. This includes 1.37 acres of proposed bulk earthwork where areas will be topsoiled and graded for the purposes of installing the rock construction entrance, a temporary construction road, and the preparation of the SMA where the geotubes will be placed. The remaining 2.69 acres will be used for the temporary storage of materials, products and equipment associated with dredging and dewatering activity, and will not be topsoiled or graded. These areas are subject to erosion and sedimentation (E&S) controls, and have been included as part of the LOD, even though utilization of these areas will not result in earth disturbance.
For more detailed information regarding the Southeast Regional Office Chapter 102 Permit (ESG0100015001) related to this project, which is available in the Department's Regional Office and available online at dep.pa.gov/pipelines, contact the Southeast Regional Office, (484) 250-5160 to request a file review.
Any person aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. Section 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30 days of receipt of written notice of this action unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-604. Filed for public inspection April 22, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]
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