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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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Kingsley E 6H Well Site, Primary Facility ID # 859078, 1030 Keir Hill Rd, Troy, PA 16947, Springfield Township, Bradford County. Moody & Associates, Inc., 101 N. Main Street, Suite 3, Athens, PA 18810, on behalf of Blackhill Energy, LLC, 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 230, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning site soil contaminated with production fluid. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on October 12, 2022. Application received: October 27, 2022.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511.
Saint Jerome Regional School, Primary Facility ID # 860310, 50 Meadow Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Rush Township, Schuylkill County. JMT Industrial & Environmental, 710 Uhler Road, Easton, PA 18040, on behalf of Saint Jerome Regional School, 50 Meadow Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times News on September 27, 2022. Application received: November 7, 2022.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Chris Schiappa, Licensed Professional Geologist, 724-598-2206.
Polaris Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 862111, 520 Pine Tract Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061, Oakland Township, Butler County. Justin Paul, 171 Hillpointe Drive, Suite 302, Canonsburg, PA 15317, on behalf of Kevin Eshbaugh, P.O. Box 360, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate to continue removal of accumulated water as needed/warranted, further assessment of potentially impacted material off-containment, removal and disposal of impacted construction/soil-like materials, investigation of subsurface materials beneath the well stimulation containment once the containment materials are fully removed, soil characterization sampling, soil attainment sampling procedures. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Butler Eagle on October 30, 2022. Application received: October 26, 2022.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Former McMinns Asphalt Plant, Primary Facility ID # 622545, 1061 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, City of Lancaster and Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 315 West James Street, Suite 205, Lancaster, PA 17603, on behalf of McKinley Avenue Partners, 120 North Pointe Blvd., Suite 201, Lancaster, PA 17601, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum substances and metals. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site is for nonresidential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on April 5, 2021. Application received: April 15, 2021.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Residential Property, Primary Facility ID # 862088, 108 North Madison Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Thomas Hippensteal, PG, Envirosearch Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 940, Springhouse, PA 19477, on behalf of Federal National Mortgage Association, 1422 Dallas Parkway # 1000, Dallas, TX 75265, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is a residential property found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Delaware County Daily Times on October 27, 2022. Application received: November 2, 2022.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
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 Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
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.
WMGR123-NE009, SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. An application for determination of applicability for coverage under General Permit No. WMGR123 for the processing, transfer and beneficial use of oil and gas liquid waste at the Colwell West Water Transfer facility. Application received: November 4, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: November 10, 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.
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: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
43-00396B: Crosstex International, Inc., (Crosstex), 534 Vine Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146, City of Sharon, Mercer County. Application received: May 23, 2022.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 43-00396B to Crosstex for the operation two (2) printing presses, adhesive operations and saliva ejector dental instrument machinery at their facility.
The proposed equipment includes: One (1) 6-color printing press (Source ID P001); One (1) 8-color printing press (Source ID P002); One (1) laminator adhesive operation (Source ID P003); One (1) saliva ejector machinery (Source ID P004); One (1) dental extrusion operation; Two (2) <1 MMBtu/hr natural gas dryers (printing press operations); Two (2) profile polyethylene film extrusion sources; One (1) barrier film laminator; Multiple natural gas comfort heat heaters; Cleaning operations; Mix/dispensing room operations (minor source exemption); and six (6) resin silos.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed operation will emit a maximum of 15.7 tpy of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and 0.03 tpy of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Some proposed equipment emissions were determined to be sources of minor significance with regard to plan approval requirements.
The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 121.7, 123.1, 123.2, 123.13, 123.21, 123.31, 123.41—123.43, 127.1, 127.3, 127.11, 127.12b, 127.14, 129.14 and 129.77. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements, as applicable, and has been designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 43-00396B and concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
OPERATING PERMITS
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.
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.
07-03036, Forsht Products, Inc., 765 Forsht Lane, Altoona, PA 16601, Logan Township, Blair County. Application received: August 22, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the crematory. The potential emissions are estimated at 3.90 tpy of NOx, 3.24 tpy of CO, 3.18 tpy of PM10, 1.42 tpy of SOx, and 0.28 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
05-03004, Chestnut Ridge School District, 3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15539, East Saint Clair Township, Bedford County. Application received: February 17, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the boilers at the high school and elementary school campus. Potential emissions from the facility are 5.17 tpy of CO, 6.28 tpy of NOx, 2.79 tpy of PM-10, 31.77 tpy of SOx, 0.57 tpy HAPs and 0.18 tpy of VOC. The State-Only Operating Permit will include visible 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 applicability to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
05-03003, Chestnut Ridge School District, 3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15539, East Saint Clair Township, Bedford County. Application received: February 17, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the boilers at the middle school campus. Potential emissions from the facility are 3.49 tpy of CO, 3.73 tpy of NOx, 1.92 tpy of PM-10, 22.38 tpy of SOx, 0.41 tpy HAPs and 0.07 tpy of VOC. The State-Only Operating Permit will include visible 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 applicability to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ National emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-05046, Pennsy Supply, Inc./Fiddlers Elbow N. Quarry, P.O. Box 3331, 1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3331, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Application received: April 19, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for a hot mix batch asphalt plant. The facility 2021 actual emissions listed in AIMS are 38.29 tons of CO, 2.86 tons of NOx, 10.43 PM10, 0.44 ton of SOx, 0.81 ton of VOC, and 0.016 ton 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 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I—Standard of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
04-00748, ARDEX L.P., 400 Ardex Park Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001, Center Township, Beaver County. Application received: June 15, 2022.
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 natural minor State-Only Operating Permit for the ARDEX L.P. high performance dry and liquid flooring and tiling products. Sources of emissions consist of twenty-two (22) building silos, two (2) mixing and blending operations, one (1) 100-kW emergency generator, and miscellaneous sources including roadways. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated to be 23.6 TPY PM-10, 22.80 TPY PM-2.5, 0.3 TPY NOx, and less than 0.1 TPY VOC, SOx, CO, and total HAPs.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the natural 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 (04-00748) 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.
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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54070102. Gilberton Coal Company, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Butler Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation affecting 149.7 acres. Receiving stream: Big Mine Run tributary to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 21, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 54070102. Gilberton Coal Company, 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Butler Township, Schuylkill County. Correction to update the post-mining land use of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and refuse disposal operation affecting 149.7 acres. Receiving stream: Big Mine Run tributary to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 21, 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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 37220301. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 321 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Commencement, operation and restoration of an industrial minerals mine. Application received: November 7, 2022.
Mining Permit No. 16970307. NPDES No. PA0227609. Terra Works, Inc., 49 South Sheridan Road, Clarion, PA 16214, Beaver Township, Licking Township and Richland Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: November 9, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 36120301. NPDES Permit No. PA0225266. Allan Myers Materials PA, Inc. d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, 638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355, Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Lancaster County. Renewal of NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 106.3 acres. Receiving stream: Conestoga River, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: October 27, 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
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. PA0279846. Mining Permit No. 56220101. Berwind Coal Sales Company, 509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, Paint Township, Somerset County. New NPDES permit in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 101.2 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributaries A & B to Spruce Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 14, 2021.
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 Tributaries A & B to Spruce Run.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 001 Unnamed Tributary B to Spruce Run New Treatment 0.078 intermittent 002 Unnamed Tributary B to Spruce Run New Treatment 0.078 intermittent 003 Unnamed Tributary A to Spruce Run New Treatment 0.078 intermittent 004 Unnamed Tributary B to Spruce Run New Sediment 0.376 Precipitation The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Mine Drainage Treatment Outfalls 001—003.
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) N/A 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese, Total (mg/L) N/A 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) N/A 0.75 1.5 1.8 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 N/A N/A N/A Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Stormwater Treatment Outfall 004
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) N/A 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese, Total (mg/L) N/A 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) N/A 0.75 1.5 1.8 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 N/A N/A N/A Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA02782138. Mining Permit No. 65150101. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: September 1, 2022.
Renewal and revision of the NPDES permit to add two new outfalls to a proposed sediment pond for a surface coal mine permit affecting approximately 230 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Mill Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF and UNT to Coalpit Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: September 1, 2022.
The following outfalls utilize non-discharge alternatives and non-degrading discharges alternatives.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N SWO 002 N SWO 003 N SWO 004 N SWO 005 N SWO 006 N SWO 007 N TFO 008 N TFO 009 N TFO 010 N TFO 011 N TFO 012 N TFO 020 Y SWO The proposed effluent limits for outfalls 001—012 and 020 are as follows:
Instant. Parameter Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times. The following stormwater outfalls are for precipitation events exceeding the 10-year/24 storm event.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 013 N SWO 014 N SWO 015 N SWO 016 N SWO 017 N SWO 018 N SWO 020 Y TSWO The proposed effluent limits for outfalls 013—018 and 020 are as follows:
Instant. Parameter Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 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.
CORRECTION—previously published on November 5, 2022
E59292221-006. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Osceola Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 7, 2022.
Previously posted as E5929222-008. This is a correction to update the permit number. To construct, operate and maintain an additional 9.15 acres of PFO, PSS and PEM wetland creation/enhancement will temporarily impact 6.14 acres of PEM and PFO wetlands at the Camp Brook Mitigation Site. (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.99200°, Longitude: -77.32750°). This project is in addition to impacts from permit number E5929221-006 which provides for 54.15 acres of wetland creation. This project is the mitigation site for the Chesapeake Audit and Consent Decree United States, et al. v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Civil Action No. 4:21-00538-MWB, all for the purpose of establishing a mitigation site for permanent wetland and stream impacts that occurred during well pad construction for Marcellus well development.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Andrew Ross, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E5504222-002. Sheetz, Inc., 5700 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, Monroe Township, Snyder County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 31, 2022.
The applicant proposes to reconstruct Sheetz Store # 235 Rebuild Project is located at 766 North Susquehanna Trail, in Monroe Township, Synder County, PA. The project is located over a pre-existing stream enclosure, which carries a UNT to Penns Creek (CWF). The project proposes .05 acre of indirect watercourse impacts, and no permanent direct floodplain impacts. There will be no wetland impacts. Latitude: 40.82128°, Longitude: -76.84894°.
Contact: Jake Carson, Project Manager, 570-327-3565.
E5904122-009. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 3-0, P.O. Box 218, Montoursville, PA 17754-0218, Liberty Borough, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 9, 2022.
PA DOT Engineering District 3-0 proposes a roadway safety improvement project on SR 0414. The project consists of roadway resurfacing, replacing retaining walls, and drainage improvements. The drainage improvements include the replacement of 73 L.F. of 48-inch corrugated metal pipe with 66 L.F. of 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe, replacement of 44 L.F. of 6 x 6 Ft. Single cell concrete box culvert with 60 L.F. of 84-inch reinforced Concrete pipe. The project includes 600 L.F. of stream realignment of (Stream 4) an Unnamed Tributary to Block House Creek. The realignment includes a floodplain bench and three rock vanes with a portion of vegetated block mattress system. The project includes 222 L.F. of stream restoration of (Stream 1) an Unnamed Tributary to Block House Creek. The project will utilize detours and half width construction to convey traffic during construction. The project will utilize a sandbag diversion and clean water pump to convey the stream during construction. The project includes stormwater drainage pipe and outfall replacements throughout the project. The project does not propose any jurisdictional wetlands impacts. The Unnamed Tributary to Blockhouse Creek is classified as a Cold Water Fishery by 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 Water Quality Standards and listed as a Wild Trout Stream by PA Fish and Boat Commission. Latitude: 41° 33` 30", Longitude: -77° 06` 31".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006222-010. John Jabaut, 330 Stanford Road, Prospect, PA 16052, Muddycreek Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 25, 2022.
The applicant is proposing to construct and maintain a 10 feet wide, private, residential driveway including two steel and timber bridges the first a 14 feet by 28 feet bridge across the main channel of Yellow Creek and the second a 14 feet by 12 feet bridge to cross an existing stormwater ditch and wetland to join with an existing dirt/gravel trail for the development of the 11-acre parcel. The project will also resurface the existing trail for a total of 0.006 acre of permanent stream impact, 0.062 acre of permanent floodway impact, and 0.032 acre of permanent wetland impact off of Stanford Road, in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County. Latitude: 40.907220°, Longitude: -80.120188°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
E6507222-010. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 25, 2022. Latitude: 40.304175°, Longitude: -79.613476°.
The proposed activities include the realignment and stabilization of a section the left bank of Trib 37608 to Little Sewickley Creek (a trout stocked fishery) by installation of gabion baskets to protect the integrity of the natural gas storage well, grade back the opposite stream bank to maintain the width of the stream channel, and replacement of the ''top joint'' valve assembly at the existing JW-477 natural gas storage well. Approximately 0.5 acre of earth disturbance is anticipated as a result of the total project. The project is located within Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh USACE District (40.304175, -79.613476), Sub-Basin 19D (Lower Youghiogheny River Watershed), Quad Name: Donora and McKeesport). The project will result in permanent impacts to 37 linear feet of stream channel and 0.005 acre of floodway. The project will temporarily impact 12 linear feet of stream and 0.2 acre of floodway. This is a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdictional facility and the project falls under the 2.55(a) category, which is a non-reporting FERC maintenance activity.
Resource Coordinates Permanent Direct Permanent Indirect Temporary Trib 37608 to Little Sewickley Creek (TSF) 40.304186,
-79.61350737 LF (0.005 ac) n/a 12 LF (0.002 ac) Trib 37608 to Little Sewickley Creek Floodway 40.304186,
-79.613524239 sq ft (0.005 ac) n/a 8,892 sq ft (0.2 ac)
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