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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewDale Frank
3167 Bossler Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022Lancaster County 490.1 697.87 Swine/
SteersNA Renewal Clair Hurst
788 Kingpen Road
Kirkwood, PA 17536Lancaster County 105.6 632.95 Swine/
DairyHQ Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Pehala, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 6422501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Sunrise Terrace
Management, LLCAddress P.O. Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543Municipality Honesdale Borough County Wayne County Responsible Official Frank Perano
Sunrise Terrace
Management LLCConsulting Engineer James A. Cieri, P.E.
Professional Engineer LLC
914 N. Mountain Road Harrisburg, PA 17112Application Received August 18, 2022 Description Applicant proposes to replace two (2) existing booster pumps with similar units. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. WA30-1001A, Water Allocation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mt. Morris Water &
Sewage AuthorityAddress 135 Plum Alley
P.O. Box 340
Mt. Morris, PA 15349Municipality Perry Township County Greene County Responsible Official Charles A. Lemley, Jr. Consulting Engineer Harshman CE Group, LLC
100 Courson Hill Road Washington, PA 15301Application Received July 28, 2022 Description Purchase of 150,000 gallons per day from Southwest Pennsylvania Water Authority.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Gilbertsville Golf Club, Primary Facility ID # 859858, 2944 Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Joan Hodges, Artisan Construction Group, LLC, P.O. Box 689, Devon, PA 19333, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been contaminated with pesticides. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in MediaNews Group on July 22, 2022. Application received: July 27, 2022.
2450 Wheatsheaf Lane and 2501-2525 East Butler Street, Primary Facility ID # 859649, 2450 Wheatsheaf Lane and 2501-2525 East Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Thomas Petrecz, Penn E&R, Inc., 2755 Bergey Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 on behalf of David Keiser, Keiser General Partnership, 2450 Wheatsheaf Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19137, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site soil and groundwater have been impacted with VOCs, SVOCs and metals. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential for commercial/light industrial purposes The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Daily News Legals on July 20, 2022. Application received: August 8, 2022.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
400696. Alpha Bio-Med Services, LLC, 9220 Kirby Drive, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77054, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. An application for major permit modification for the addition of a third autoclave unit at this existing medical waste processing facility located at 600 Industrial Road. A local municipality involvement process meeting was held on August 24, 2022. Application received: June 23, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: August 26, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: John Oren, Waste Management Permits Section Chief, (717-705-4907).
300659. Magnesita Refractories, 425 S. Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408, West Manchester Township, York County. Residual Waste Landfill Permit Renewal. Application received: August 11, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: August 25, 2022.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Waste Management Permits Section Chief, (717-705-4907), Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams
JRP Waste Oil Services, Inc., 701 Lincoln Street, Oxford, PA 19363. License No. PA-AH 0926. Accepted: June 24, 2022.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams
Eldredge, Inc., 898 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380. License No. PA-AH 0056. Accepted: August 18, 2022.
STAT, Inc. dba Sparks Transportation and Tank Cleaning, Inc., P.O. Box 1443, Lenoir, NC 28645. License No. PA-AH 0532. Accepted: August 8, 2022.
Bed Rock, Inc. dba TSMTCO, 8141 East 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801. License No. PA-AH 0697. Accepted: August 9, 2022.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 DEP, 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 DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP'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 DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals 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 DEP'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.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-1066B: Bracken Funeral Home Inc., 315 North Center Street, Corry, PA 16407, City of Corry, Erie County. Application received: April 12, 2022.
The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Bracken Funeral Home Inc. to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of one human crematory at their existing funeral home facility.
No air emission sources are currently associated with this facility. The proposed source is not eligible for authorization under the GP-14 due to its' limited function door interlocks. The operator may also open the crematory's door during operation in order to reposition remains and to reduce cremation cycle times. This crematory was not eligible for authorization under General Plan Approval 14 per the Department's instruction that those facilities which open their primary chamber's door during operation, could no longer use the general permit. Special conditions will be included in this plan approval which address door opening and its' impact on emissions and operation. The crematories will be required to meet all emission and temperature requirements while the door is opened and will have additional recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
This will be a natural minor facility upon completion of the project. Public notice is obligatory for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Potential emissions from the proposed source are estimated to be: less than 2.5 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter and less than 1.0 tpy (each) of SOx, NOx, CO, VOC, and HAP.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-1066B: Bracken Funeral Home Inc.] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
07-03071A: Champion Home Builders Inc., Claysburg Plant 7, 755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1000, Troy, MI 48084, Greenfield Township, Blair County. Application received: May 24, 2022. For an existing modular home manufacturing facility, including adhesives and coating operations. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is calculated to be: 35.75 tpy VOC, 73.88 tpy PM-10/2.5, 3.77 tpy HAPs, 1.75 tpy NOx, 1.47 tpy CO and less than 1 tpy of SO2. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The facility is a State-Only facility. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127.
21-03034A: Penn Valley Crematory, LLC, 167 North Enola Road, Enola, PA 17025, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Application received: March 24, 2022. For the human crematory. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 3.17 tpy of PM-10/2.5, 1.44 tpy of SOx, 3.63 tpy of NOx, 3.02 tpy of CO and 0.27 tpy of VOC emissions. The plan approval 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-0031G: GlaxoSmithKline, LLC, 1250 S. Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: April 7, 2022. For increased fuel throughput and for the installation of add-on controls to an existing emergency diesel-fired generator engine, Source 106. The add-on controls consist of a selective catalytic reduction unit (SCR), an oxidation catalyst, and a diesel particulate filter. The add-on controls and associated equipment will be used to control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), and particulate matter (PM-10). The engine shall demonstrate compliance with EPA Tier 4 emission standards according to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII, and shall apply Best Available Technology (BAT) to this project in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5). Non-attainment New Source Review (NNSR) was evaluated and it was determined that the NOx and VOC emission increases for the proposed project do not exceed the rate that is significant (25 tpy) and is considered de minimis for NNSR purposes, as defined in 25 Pa. Code § 121.1. Furthermore, the 5-year and 10-year contemporaneous emission increases also do not result in a significant net emissions increase. Therefore, the proposed project will not trigger New Source Review requirements as per 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E—New Source Review. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) 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, 570-826-2511.
Contact: 570-826-2409.
13-00001, Befesa Zinc Inc. Palmerton, 900 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071-2008, Palmerton Borough, Carbon County. Application received: September 25, 2018. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for the manufacturing of secondary nonferrous metals facility located in Palmerton Borough, Carbon 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 kilns and receiving bins and silos. The sources are controlled by product collectors and baghouses. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
25-00025, Wabtec US Rail, Inc., 2901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16531, Lawrence Park Township, Erie County. Application received: September 24, 2021. The Department intends to renew the Title V Operating Permit for Wabtec US Rail's Erie locomotive plant. The facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments due to its potential to emit NOx, VOCs, CO, and HAPs. The facility's major emission sources include 4 natural gas fueled boilers (3 rated at 98.6 million Btu/hr each and 1 rated at 95 million Btu/hr), paint booths, varnish application systems, vacuum pressure impregnation systems, 10 engine test cells, machining and grinding operations, 5 diesel fueled emergency generators rated between 230 hp—755 hp, and 20 natural gas fueled emergency generators rated between 15 kW and 100 kW. Actual emissions for the calendar year 2021 were as follows: 30.26 tons CO, 21.23 tons NOx, 2.55 tons PM, 0.2417 ton SOx, 39.55 tons VOC, 1.7515 tons total HAPs. The facility is subject to the following NSPS of 40 CFR Part 60: Subpart Dc for Small ICI Steam Generating Units, Subpart IIII for Stationary CI ICE, and Subpart JJJJ for Stationary SI ICE. The facility is also subject to the following NESHAPs of 40 CFR Part 63: Subpart MMMM for Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products, Subpart ZZZZ for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, and Subpart DDDDD for Major Source ICI Boilers and Process Heaters. And the facility is subject to the following Protection of Stratospheric Ozone regulation of 40 CFR Part 82: Subpart F for Recycling and Emissions Reduction. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, reporting, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940.
03-00104, M & M Lime Company, Inc./Aggregate Lime Plant, 215 Nicole Road, Worthington, PA 16262, West Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Application received: July 12, 2021. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State Operating Permit for the operation of a limestone deep mine and an open pit mine to produce mainly riprap stone. The subject facility consists of various limestone processing equipment and diesel generators. The plant is limited to 5,000 hours per any consecutive 12-month period. Emissions from the facility are based on the hours of operating, manufacturer data, and AP-42 emission factors. The facility has the potential to emit 63 TPY NOx, 8.3 TPY CO, 71.9 TPY PM10, 3.1 TPY VOC, and 11.3 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor and is subject to State and Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ). The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03032, Hamburg Manufacturing, Inc., 221 South Fourth Street, P.O. Box 147, Hamburg, PA 19526, Hamburg Borough, Berks County. Application received: November 5, 2021. For their Plant 1 metal castings manufacturing facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2021 are estimated at 17 tons of particulate matter. 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.
36-05094, Keystone Wood Specialties, Inc., 2225 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602, East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Application received: March 31, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the custom wood specialties facility. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 0.03 tpy of PM10, 38.96 tpy of VOCs and 8.42 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, PE, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
63-00987, MarkWest Liberty Midstream and Resources LLC, 265 Old National Pike, West Alexander, PA 15376, Donegal Township, Washington County. Application received: August 23, 2021.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an initial Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit for the MarkWest Carpenter natural gas compressor station.
Sources of emissions consist of three (3) 2,370-HP Caterpillar G3608LE TA compressor engines and three (3) 3,550-HP Caterpillar G3612LE TA compressor engines all controlled by oxidation catalysts, one (1) 120.0 MMscf/day dehydration unit and associated 2.5 MMBtu/hr reboiler, one (1) 7.0 MMBtu/hr enclosed flare, four (4) 400-bbl storage tanks, one (1) 500-bbl gun barrel storage tank, one (1) 520-gallon methanol storage tank, pneumatic devices, venting/blowdowns, fugitives, condensate loadout, crankcase vents, pigging operations, and miscellaneous sources that includes rod packing and measurement analyzers. The facility is required to conduct regular surveys of the site while operating to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The facility-wide potential-to-emit is 90.1 TPY NOx, 40.6 TPY CO, 48.7 TPY VOC, 6.0 TPY PM, 6.0 TPY PM-10/PM-2.5, 0.40 TPY SOx, 105,500 TPY CO2e, 12.8 TPY total HAP, and 6.6 TPY single HAP. The air quality operating permit includes VOC emission limitations on Sources 104—106, limitations on the stripping gas rate, and other emission limitations, operating requirements, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-00987) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
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 by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2507.
66-00001M, Procter and Gamble Paper Products Company, P. O. Box 32, State Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629, Washington Township, Wyoming County. Application received: March 23, 2022. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval # 66-00001M to Procter and Gamble Paper Products Company, (P.O. Box 32, State Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for their facility located in Washington Township, Wyoming County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, Plan Approval # 66-00001M will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval # 66-00001M is proposed modification of existing Source ID DP18 to allow for the installation of a new diaper line (Line 49) at the Facility. In addition, P&G is proposing to modify existing Source ID DC1 which is associated with the new diaper line, to allow for the installation of three additional bag and case date coders. The new diaper line will be controlled by a drum filter with HEPA designed and operated to meet a minimum control efficiency of 99.9% and considered to meet BAT. BAT for the new bag and case date coders will be the use solvent-based inks and the operation of the ink jet printers in accordance with manufacturer specifications and best management practices. The facility currently operates under the conditions of Title V Operating Permit # 66-00001. The project total potential to emit (in tpy) is 0.05 for PM2.5, 0.35 for PM10, 0.91 for PM, and 2.28 for VOC. The project does not trigger the requirements of 40 CFR 52.21 related to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), or those of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E related to Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR). The diaper operations were previously subject to 40 CFR Part 64 for compliance assurance monitoring and will continue to comply with the applicable regulation. The adhesives associated with the diaper line are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents and shall comply with the applicable regulation.
The plan approval contains additional monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting restrictions 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 of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph.
Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 66-00001M and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, phone number at 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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 (DEP). 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 DEP 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 DEP 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.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, (724.925.5500) or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 65840119. NPDES No. PA0601047. Derry Stone & Lime Company, Inc., 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650-4300, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Renewal application for an existing bituminous surface mine site and associated NPDES permit. Affecting 643.7 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributaries to Stony Run and McGee Run to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 24, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54901302. Carline Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 188, Sacramento, PA 17968, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only and correction to change the post-mining land use to industrial/commercial on an anthracite underground mine operation. Affecting 5.8 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: CWF, MF. Application received: August 15, 2022.
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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 28010302. NPDES No. PA0224162. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Renewal of NPDES permit. Affecting 49.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, tributary to Conococheague Creek, tributary to Potomac River, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Application received: August 22, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 06880302. NPDES Permit No. PA0225754. Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc., 40 Rolling Rock Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, Pike Township and District Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Affecting 411.8 acres. Receiving stream: Oysterville Creek, classified for the following use: EV—MF. Application received: August 22, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 (DEP) 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 DEP 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0214884. Mining Permit No. 32743710. Helvetia Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Center Township, Indiana County. Affecting 75 surface acres, receiving stream: Tributary 44072 of Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF: Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL Application received: October 10, 2019. Accepted: October 31, 2019.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and the mining activity permit.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 discharging to Unnamed Tributary of Blacklick Creek are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 3.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214248. Mining Permit No. 63743702. Eighty Four Mining Company, 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Somerset Township, Washington County. Affecting 601 surface acres. Receiving stream: Center Branch Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF: Monongahela River Watershed. Application received: June 29, 2020. Accepted: September 24, 2020.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0249122. Mining Permit No. 56020101. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Jenner Township, Somerset County. Renewal of an NPDES permit, affecting 57.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 10, 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 treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Roaring Spring:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate MGD 004 Existing Treatment Facility 0.19 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0243221. Mining Permit No. 17020103. RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Chest Township & Ferguson Township, Clearfield County. Affecting 560.7 acres. Receiving stream: Wilson Run & McMasters Run, classified for the following use: CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Chest Creek Watershed Sediment TMDL Application received: August 2, 2022. Accepted: August 4, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from a bituminous coal surface mine.
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 McMasters Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility 1 Intermittent (pumped) 002 Existing Treatment Facility 2 Intermittent (pumped) 003 Existing Treatment Facility 3 Intermittent (pumped) 004 Existing Treatment Facility 4 Intermittent (pumped) 006 Existing Sediment Pond A Precipitation Induced 007 Existing Sediment Pond B Precipitation Induced 009 Existing Sediment Pond D Precipitation Induced 012 Existing Sediment Pond G Precipitation Induced 017 Existing Sediment Pond L Precipitation Induced 019 Existing Sediment Pond N Precipitation Induced 020 Existing Sediment Pond A Temp Precipitation Induced The following outfalls discharge to Wilson Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 005 Existing Treatment Facility 5 Intermittent (pumped) 014 Existing Sediment Pond I Precipitation Induced 015 Existing Sediment Pond J Precipitation Induced 016 Existing Sediment Pond K Precipitation Induced 018 Existing Sediment Pond M Precipitation Induced Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0123293. Mining Permit No. 54713002 and 54860103. Reading Anthracite Company, P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901, New Castle and Norwegian Townships and St. Clair Borough, Schuylkill County. Affecting 1,687.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Norwegian Creek, classified for the following use: CWF, MF and included in the Upper Schuylkill TMDL Application received: March 19, 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 treated wastewater outfalls discharge to East Branch Norwegian Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing TFO 5.6 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (total) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (total) 0.75 1.5 1.75 Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH must always be greater than 6.0 less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0119563. Mining Permit No. 4874SM2. Glen-Gery Corporation, 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19601, Dover Township, York County. Affecting 156.3 acres. Receiving stream: Fox Run, classified for the following use: TFS, MF. Application received: May 18, 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 Fox Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing SWO 0.059 MGD 003 Existing SWO 0.047 MGD 005 Existing SWO 0.050 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 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. Individuals 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 DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5829222-011. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840-1567, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
This project seeks after-the-fact authorization in accordance with the Consent Decree Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC entered into with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the PA Department of Environmental Protection on May 20, 2021. As referenced previously, Water Obstruction and Encroachment (WOEP) Application E5829222-011 Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Chesapeake) has applied for an Individual—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain 1.411 acres of permanent impacts to on-site wetlands. All impacts are associated with the White Sus Pad construction in 2009.
There are no stream and floodway impacts associated with this after-the-fact authorization. The project will result in a total of 61,463 SF (1.411 acres) of permanent wetland impacts.
Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat.
Long.W-RCL-002-P1 Auburn Auburn Center Fill PEM None 154 13,939 41.719545o 76.063538o W-RCL-002-P2 Auburn Auburn Center Fill PEM None 320 45,651 41.719729o 76.063013o W-RCL-003-P1 Auburn Auburn Center Fill PEM None 32 1,002 41.719791o 76.062320o W-RCL-003-P2 Auburn Auburn Center Fill PEM None 32 871 41.719826o 76.062227o TOTAL IMPACTS
538 61,463
E0829222-032. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, West Burlington Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain: 1. a well pad rock lined channel permanently impacting 1,755 square feet (0.04 acre) of a Palustrine Forested Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.77998°, Longitude: -76.63969°); This project is an after-the-fact permit and will result in 1,755 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent PFO impacts, all for the purpose of installing a natural gas well pad and permanent access road for Marcellus Shale development in West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104222-008. Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority, 1111 Bardo Avenue, Jersey Shore, PA 17740, Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 13, 2022.
The applicant proposes to relocate an existing 16-inch cast iron pipe water main that is exposed in the stream bank and bed of Larrys Creek. The proposed 16-inch HDPE water main will run parallel at the toe of slope of SR 287 cartway and adjacent to the top of bank of Larrys Creek for approximately 610 feet. It will then cross Larrys Creek perpendicular to the stream and connect to the existing water main approximately 150 feet from the bend. Latitude: 41.246888°, Longitude: -77.225319°.
Contact: Peter Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570.327.3701.
E0804222-033. Albany Township, 817 Dog Farm Road, New Albany, PA 18833, Albany Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
The Township proposes to reconstruct a segment of Heath Hill Road along UNT South Branch Towanda Creek (CWF, MF) and stabilize the roadbed and streambank in order to reopen the road. The road was damaged by a flood event in 2018. No new impervious areas are proposed as a part of this project. The proposed stabilization of the roadbed and streambank will ensure that the streambank does not continue to erode and create additional property damage and unnecessary sediment loads to the receiving stream. Permanent Stream impacts = 12,161 square feet; Temporary Stream impacts = 11,780 square feet; Permanent Wetland impacts = 0 square feet; Temporary Wetland impacts = 0 square feet; Permanent Floodway impacts = 14,700 square feet; Temporary Floodway impacts = 0 square feet. Latitude: 41° 37` 10.4"; Longitude: -76° 27` 19.4").
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@PA.GOV.
E4502222-005. Peter Ahnert, 233 Bush Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: April 20, 2022.
To place fill in 0.42 acre of the floodway of McMichael Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) for the regrading of a private driveway and parking area with additional clean stone subbase. The project is located on the left of Middle Easton Bellmont Pike (SR-3023) approximately 1.0 mile south after the intersection with Rimrock Road, Saylorsburg, PA in Hamilton Township, Monroe County. Latitude: 40° 56` 39", Longitude: -75° 17` 39".
E4002222-009. Hazleton Logistics, LLC (A DE Entity), 3515 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 19, 2022.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Humbolt Warehouse Project: 1) A fill within 0.11 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructing the northern portion of Building # 1 and adjoining parking lot. 2) A fill within 0.11 acre of PEM Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructing the northern portion of Building # 1 and adjoining parking lot 3) A stream enclosure of a UNT to Stony Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 728-LF, 36-in diameter SLCPP and four (4) manholes. The project is located approximately 0.3 mile northwest of the intersection of SR 923 and Chestnut Hill Drive, Conyngham, PA in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 40° 55` 47", Longitude: -76° 4` 24".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006222-007. David N Cox II, 238 Crab Run Road, Evans City, PA 16033, Lancaster Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 28, 2022.
To remove the existing temporary bridge and replace it with a permanent concrete slab bridge with a length of 21 feet, a width of 60 feet and a thickness of 8 inches. The applicant requests authorization for the existing rock stream bank stabilization downstream of the bridge, which is 68 feet long on the north bank and 99 feet long on the south bank of Crab Run. Latitude: 40.847891°, Longitude: -80.070049°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
E2803221-001. Hamilton Township, 1270 Crottlestown Road, Chambersburg, PA 172201, Hamilton Township, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 1, 2022.
The applicant proposes to 1) remove 369 linear feet of an existing 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) carrying an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Conococheague Creek (WWF, MF); 2) construct and maintain a 284 long, 5-foot wide, 6-inch deep low flow stream channel, 20-foot wide vegetated benches with deciduous tree plantings on each side of the channel, and a 60-foot long R-6 rock riprap apron; 3) replace and maintain 124 linear feet of a 24-inch RCP, and 4) install and maintain a 24-inch RCP winged headwall, resulting in 369 linear feet of permanent impacts to the UNT to Conococheague Creek (WWF, MF), all for the purpose of improving the efficiency of the stream to provide water quality benefits in order to meet the Township's MS4 permit requirements. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. The project is located between Hoke Drive and Sunset Avenue in Hamilton Township, Franklin County. Latitude: 39.941073°, Longitude: -77.674945°.
E3603222-008. West Cocalico Township Authority, 156B West Main Street, P.O. Box 95, Reinholds, PA 17569-0095, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 12, 2022.
The applicant proposes to demolish and remove an existing wastewater treatment plant impacting 17,246 square feet of the 100-year FEMA mapped floodplain of the Little Cocalico Creek (TSF, MF). The proposed floodplain impacts do not include any impacts to wetlands. The project is located directly north of the intersection of Creamery Road (T989) and the tracks of the East Penn Railroad in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Latitude: 40.2638°, Longitude: -76.1197°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-010. City of Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia and Yeadon Borough, Philadelphia County and Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 11, 2022.
To restore, rehabilitate, and maintain an approximately 1,300-feet long eroded bed and banks of Cobbs Creek (WWF/MF) and infrastructure protection associated with an intercepting 60-inch diameter combined sanitary sewer line and manholes. The improvements will include Boulder Toe Revetment (with Rock Toe Protection), Engineered Riffle, Preformed Scour Hole, Riprap Slope Revetment, Soil-Filled Riprap Floodplain Bench, Slope Protection, and outfall protection, etc. The site is located along Cobbs Creek near Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia, PA-NJ, USGS Quadrangle) in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County and Yeadon Borough, Delaware County. Latitude: 39.932550°, Longitude: -75.237943°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: 717-772-5959.
EA3615222-001. Pamela Lyons-Neville & Mary Haverstick, 35 Highville Road and 73 Highville Road, Millersville, PA 17551, Manor Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 21, 2022.
The applicant proposes a restoration project of Indian Run Stream (Designated Use: warm water fishery/migratory fish), located at the intersection of Highville Road, continuing approximately 600 linear feet east. The project proposes to remove approximately 2,800 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills, restore approximately 750 linear feet (LF) of Indian Run, and restore approximately 0.65 acre as an integrated stream, wetland, and floodplain area. Approximately 750 LF of Indian Run will be temporarily impacted, and the temporary Limit of Disturbance for the project is approximately 2.2 acres. Additional proposed restoration activities include: realignment of watercourses; placing log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures; creating rock constructed entrances, temporary stream crossings, and other erosion control. Latitude: 39° 57` 37", Longitude: -76° 25` 3".
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
EA5829222-004. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 22, 2022.
The construction of the existing water impoundment resulted in 112,428 square feet (2.581 acres) of impacts to a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland. The project proposes the removal of 112,428 square feet (2.581 acres) of existing fill from within the wetland. The project will result in 6,316 square feet (0.15 acre) of temporary PEM and PSS impacts. This project is associated with the Chesapeake Audit and the impacts are the result of removing fill from within the wetland in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County. The permittee will provide 2.58 acres of PEM and PSS on-site restoration and 2.58 acres of PEM and PSS wetland mitigation at Camp Brook Restoration, Elkland, PA, Latitude: 41.988385°, Longitude: -77.337152°, permit application number E5929221-006.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
EA1006222-001. Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, Cranberry Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 19, 2022.
The applicant proposes to conduct stream restoration activities on two UNT's to Brush Creek in Cranberry Township, Butler County. The project will restore approximately 6,900 linear feet of UNT's to Brush Creek. The project includes installation of instream structures, floodplain connectivity, and Riparian buffer enhancements project will also temporarily impact 0.35 acre of wetland and 0.24 acre of permanent impacts. The wetland impacts will be mitigated by reestablishing the wetlands. Latitude: 40.7429950°, Longitude: -80.122556°.
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