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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
49-00068A: ColorCoat, Inc., 294 North Industrial Park Road, Milton, PA 17847, has submitted an application (49-00068A) to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for plan approval to construct and operate a surface coating operation with an integral spray booth at their facility located in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.
The Department's review of the information submitted by ColorCoat, Inc. indicates that the proposed source will meet all applicable air quality regulatory requirements, including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants. Based on these findings, the Department intends to issue plan approval for the construction of the proposed project.
The following is a brief description of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:
1. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall not permit the following air contaminant emissions from the exhaust of each spray booth in excess of the limitations listed as follows: (a) nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2)—0.28 ton in any 12 consecutive month period, (b) carbon monoxide (CO)—0.12 ton in any 12 consecutive month period, (c) sulfur oxides (SOx, expressed as SO2)—0.002 ton in any 12 consecutive month period, (d) particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5)—0.001 grain per dry standard cubic foot of exhaust gas and 0.04 ton in any 12 consecutive month period, (e) total combined volatile organic compounds (VOC)—2.70 tons in any 12 consecutive month period, (f) total combined volatile hazardous air pollutants (VHAPs)—1.32 tons in any 12 consecutive month period;
2. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall only use natural gas as fuel for the dryer units incorporated in each spray booth. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall surface coat no more than 300 window frames per day in each spray booth.
3. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall only use high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns to apply any coating in each spray booth.
4. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, overspray from the surface coating operation in each spray booth shall be kept to a minimum.
5. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, each spray booth shall be equipped with a full set of filter panels during any surface coating operation.
6. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall keep on hand spare filter panels for the immediate replacement of any filter panel in each spray booth due to deterioration.
7. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall equip each spray booth with instrumentation to monitor the differential pressure across the filter panels on a continuous basis. The permittee shall record the differential pressure at least once per shift.
8. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, all containers of volatile organic compound-containing, volatile hazardous air pollutant-containing and acetone-containing materials shall be kept closed except when material is being added or removed from the containers.
9. Pursuant to the best available technology requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the doors of each spray booth shall remain closed any time that spraying operations are occurring in the spray booth. The plan approval will include all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The facility is a State Only facility.
If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 49-00068A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit 49-00068 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
All documentation used in the evaluation of the application is available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4168.
65-00634B: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 65-00634B to allow the installation and operation of one (1) 21,869 scfm oxidation catalyst to an existing 6,000 bhp Cooper compressor engine. The facility is located at 8385 Hills Church Road in the Municipality of Murrysville, Westmoreland County.
The proposed project potential to emit will not equal or exceed 68 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 23.5 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 8.5 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 8.5 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 0.5 ton per year of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 24.5 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 10.5 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 6 tons per year of Formaldehyde, the single highest hazardous air pollutant from the project.
Facility-wide potential to emit after completion of the project shall not equal or exceed 87 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 42.5 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 11 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), 11 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), 2.00 tons per year of sulfur oxides (SOx), 44 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 12.5 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and 6.5 tons per year of Formaldehyde, the single highest hazardous air pollutant at the facility. Under the proposed changes in this Plan Approval, the facility will no longer be a major NOx emitting and major VOC emitting facility.
The authorization is subject to State Emission Standards. This Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emissions restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise the existing Title V Operating Permit or submit a revision to the pending Title V Operating Permit application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G.
The Plan Approval Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval, and other relevant information for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Trent Greener, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; tgreener@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4096. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-65-00634B) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward F. Orris, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to eorris@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
45-00021: Lehigh Valley Health Network/Pocono Facility, 206 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The Department intends to issue an Operating Permit Administrative Amendment for their facility located in East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. The operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief. (412) 442-4336.
65-00912: The AMES Co., Inc./Champion Facility, 465 Railroad Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011-5611. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (Natural Minor) for a sawmill operations facility, located in Donegal Township, Washington County.
The AMES Co. operates a 12.87 MMBtu/HR wood-fired boiler, an oil-fired boiler, a dimension mill, and wood surface coating operations. The control devices are dust collectors and a multi-clone collector. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements. The boilers are subject to the NESHAPs in 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the 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 (65-00912) and a concise statement 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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
63-00643: Ametek, Inc., North Strabane Plant, 1085 Route 519, Eighty-Four, PA 15330-2813. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (Natural Minor) to Ametek, Inc. to authorize the operation of their metal powder manufacturing facility in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The facility is comprised of rotary dryer units, water atomization processes, an aluminon grinder, and an emergency generator. The control devices are dust collectors and cyclones. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the 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 (63-00643) and a concise statement 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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
63-00654: Elliott Company Inc., 1250 Scott Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Elliott Company to authorize the continued operation of their shop repairing and servicing turbines, as well as manufacture of new bearings located in Donora Borough, Washington County.
The activities include abrasive blasting for cleaning and surface preparation, welding, burning, grinding, stress relieving, cleaning, painting, lead Babbitt pouring and thermal deposition of metal layers. The facility has baghouses to control emissions of particulate matter (PM). Emissions from this facility is minimal with less than a ton of PM10, VOC and very small amount of HAPs. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (63-00654) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30-days after the date of this publication.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
34-03006: Stella Jones Corp., P.O. Box 251, McAlisterville, PA 17049, to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the lumber pressure treatment facility in Fayette Township, Juniata County. The facility's potential-to-emit estimates are approximately 4.74 tpy VOC, 5.26 tpy PM, 0.75 tpy of SOx, 2.00 tpy CO, 3.86 tpy NOx, and 2.74 tpy HAP. 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 permit includes provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Coal Applications Received
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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, RA-EPMOSHANNON@pa.gov (Contact: Cassandra Stanton).
Mining Permit No. 17000107. King Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Revision to add 6.9 acres to the south east boundary of the permit and delete 6.9 acres from the boundary in a location not impacted by mining to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine located in Bigler and Woodward Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 167.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Upper Morgan Run and Goss Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: February 3, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
NPDES Permit No. PA0123862 (Mining Permit No. 54803203). Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, correction to an existing NPDES Permit to include acreage from SMP No. 54803019 for a total of 85.0 acres in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 25, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Additional criteria
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan, and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters of this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Submittal of comments
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit notice within 30-days of this notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and phone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Requests or petitions for a public hearing on any NPDES permit applications will be accepted as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30-days of this public notice and contain the name, address, phone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. The Department may hold a public hearing if the public interest is significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, RA-EPCAMBRIA@pa.gov (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
NPDES No. PA0224456 (Mining Permit No. 21050301), JR Zimmerman Enterprises, LLC, 35 Ridge Road, Newville, PA 17241, renewal of an NPDES permit in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, affecting 33.31 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Green Spring Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving stream is included in the Conodoguinet Creek TMDL. Application received: June 22, 2021.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Green Spring Creek:
Outfall number New or Existing Type Discharge rate [*] 001 Existing Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Sediment Pond Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Sediment Trap Precipitation Induced *Indicate the rate or frequency of the proposed discharge; if the discharge is continuous, the average daily flow in GPD or MGD
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT SECTION 401The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Southwest District Oil and Gas Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E3007221-007: DTM Appalachia Gathering, LLC, 100 Noble Energy Drive, 5th Floor, Canonsburg, PA 15317-7550.
This Joint Permit Application is being submitted for proposed landslide repair activity and preventative maintenance at eight (8) locations on the existing Appalachia Pipeline Project South. The project is Whiteley, Perry, Jefferson and Wayne Townships, Greene County, Pittsburgh USACE district, (Blacksville; Garards Ford; Mather and Oak Forest Quadrangles). The project includes repair of seven existing slide locations, one area of preventative maintenance to mitigate future slide risk, and one additional work area to extend field drains within a floodway. The project will result in permanent impacts to four (4) PEM wetlands. The project also requires seven (7) GP-8 registrations for temporary stream and wetland crossings for site access and five (5) GP-4 registrations for installation of drainage within stream floodways. Stream and floodway impacts are associated with UNTs to Rudolph Run (WWF), UNTs to Sharps Run (WWF), UNT to Patterson Run (TSF), UNT to Haynes Run (WWF) and UNTs to Muddy Creek (WWF).
The landslide repair, landslide preventative maintenance, and installation of drainage will result in permanent direct impacts to 0.25 acre of PEM wetland and 0.97 acre of floodway. Temporary road crossings and construction access will temporarily impact 0.04 acre of PEM wetland, 85 LF of stream, and 0.87 acre of floodway.
JPA Impact Table:
Resource
NameAquatic Resource Type Activity Waters Name Chapter 93 Designation Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.JPA-01 PEM Landslide Repair, Fill WPA-JJP-060 Other 9,690 39.819947 -80.161790 JPA-02 PEM Landslide Repair, Fill WPA-JJP-066 Other 1,462 39.785398 -80.179433 JPA-03 PEM Landslide Repair, Fill WPA-JJP-062 Other 2,537 39.819931 -80.161886 JPA-04 PEM Landslide Repair, Fill WPA-JJP-063 Other 3,120 39.756121 -80.171733 TOTAL IMPACTS
11,674 Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E5929222-001: Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845, Liberty Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.
A permanent access road, 12-inch diameter culvert and 12-inch diameter above ground waterline impacting 640 square feet of exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Blossburg, PA Quadrangle, 41.63840° N, -76.118592° W). The project will result in 640 square feet (0.015 acre) of permanent wetland impacts for the purpose of installing an access road and temporary waterling to a pipeline riser structure in Liberty Township, Tioga County.
ACTIONS
THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NPDES PERMITS AND WQM PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended, and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers, and NOIs for coverage under General Permits, as listed in the following tables. This notice of final action is published in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91, 92a, and 102 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 official file for each listed action can be reviewed at the DEP or delegated county conservation district (CCD) office identified in the table for the action. DEP/CCD office contact information is listed as follows for Section I and is contained within the table for Section II. Additional information for permits issued under 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a, including links to Individual NPDES and WQM Permits, may be reviewed by generating the ''Final Actions Report'' on DEP's website at www.dep.pa.gov/CWPublicNotice.
DEP office contact information to review official files relating to the final actions in Section I is as follows:
DEP Southeast Regional Office (SERO)—2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915. File Review Coordinator: 484.250.5910. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SERO@pa.gov.
DEP Northeast Regional Office (NERO)—2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. File Review Coordinator: 570.826.5472. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NERO@pa.gov.
DEP Southcentral Regional Office (SCRO)—909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. File Review Coordinator: 717.705.4732. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SCRO@pa.gov.
DEP Northcentral Regional Office (NCRO)—208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. File Review Coordinator: 570.327.3693. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NCRO@pa.gov.
DEP Southwest Regional Office (SWRO)—400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. File Review Coordinator: 412.442.4286. Email: RA-EPNPDES_SWRO@pa.gov.
DEP Northwest Regional Office (NWRO)—230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. File Review Coordinator: 814.332.6340. Email: RA-EPNPDES_NWRO@pa.gov.
DEP Bureau of Clean Water (BCW)—400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105. File Review Coordinator: 717.787.5017. Email: RA-EPNPDES_Permits@pa.gov.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P.S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law). The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. Final Actions on NPDES and WQM Permit Applications and NOIs for Sewage, Industrial Waste, Industrial Stormwater, MS4s, Pesticides and CAFOs.
Application Number Permit Type Action Taken Permittee Name & Address Municipality, County DEP Office PA0058211 Industrial Stormwater Individual NPDES Permit Issued Evergreen Resources Management Operations
2 Righter Parkway
Suite 120
Wilmington, DE 19803-1528Upper Chichester Township
Delaware CountySERO PA0276481 Industrial Stormwater Individual NPDES Permit Issued Fed Express Corp
3620 Hacks Cross Road
Building B
3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38125-8800Hanover Township
Northampton CountyNERO PAS402202 Industrial Stormwater Individual NPDES Permit Issued RPM Recycling Inc.
701 N Broadway
Wind Gap, PA 18091-1114Plainfield Township
Northampton CountyNERO PAS800001 Industrial Stormwater Individual NPDES Permit Issued Fedex Freight, Inc.
2200 Forward Drive
Dc:2219
Harrison, AR 72601Upper Uwchlan Township
Chester CountySERO PA0024058 Major Sewage Facility
>= 1 MGD and
< 5 MGD
Individual NPDES PermitIssued Kennett Square Borough Chester County
120 Marshall Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348-3108Kennett Square Borough
Chester CountySERO PA0037966 Major Sewage Facility
>= 1 MGD and
< 5 MGD
Individual NPDES PermitIssued Moshannon Valley
Joint Sewer Authority
Centre County
829 N 9th Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866-2327Rush Township
Centre CountyNCRO 0509403 Major Sewage Treatment Facility Individual WQM Permit Issued Bedford Borough
Municipal Authority
244 W Penn Street
Bedford, PA 15522-1226Bedford Borough
Bedford CountySCRO PA0100510 Minor Industrial Waste Facility without ELG Individual NPDES Permit Issued Greenville Metals, Inc.
850 Crestview Drive
Transfer, PA 16154Pymatuning Township
Mercer CountyNWRO PA0033111 Minor Sewage Facility
< 0.05 MGD Individual NPDES PermitIssued Oak Creek Campgrounds, Inc.
P.O. Box 128
Bowmansville, PA 17507-0128Brecknock Township
Lancaster CountySCRO PA0034959 Minor Sewage Facility
< 0.05 MGD Individual NPDES PermitIssued Pinebloom Corp
308 Timberwolf Run
Knox, PA 16232-4072Beaver Township
Clarion CountyNWRO PA0216160 Minor Sewage Facility
< 0.05 MGD Individual NPDES PermitIssued The Washington County
Coal Co.
46226 National Road
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-8742South Strabane Township
Washington CountySWRO PA0205869 Minor Sewage Facility
>= 0.05 MGD and
< 1 MGD
Individual NPDES PermitIssued West Branch Sewer Authority Cambria County
901 Maple Avenue
Suite 2
Northern Cambria, PA 15714-1331Susquehanna Township
Cambria CountySWRO NOEXSE178 No Exposure Certification Issued Cobham Advanced
Electronic Solutions
305 Richardson Road
Lansdale, PA 19446-1495Montgomery Township
Montgomery CountySERO PAR602246 PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Issued Alan Auto Parts
4162 Best Station Road
Slatington, PA 18080Washington Township
Lehigh CountyNERO PAR602247 PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Issued Alan U Pull It
4162 Best Station Road
Slatington, PA 18080-3751Washington Township
Lehigh CountyNERO PAR800065 PAG-03 NPDES General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Issued UPS, Inc.
55 Glenlake Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30328West Goshen Township
Chester CountySERO PAG049593 PAG-04 NPDES General Permit for Small Flow Treatment Facilities Issued Amy & Neal Chase
751 Saxonburg Road
Butler, PA 16002-0961Jefferson Township
Butler CountyNWRO PAG096118 PAG-09 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage Issued Adam Lewis Trucking
315 Green Valley Road
Carmichaels, PA 15320-2679Greene Township
Greene CountySWRO PAG122205 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Issued Sauder's Eggs
570 Furnace Hills Road
Lititz, PA 17543Hubley Township
Schuylkill CountySCRO PAG123830 PAG-12 NPDES General Permit for CAFOs Issued Reinford Farms, Inc.
505 Cedar Grove Road
Mifflintown, PA 17059-8134Walker Township
Juniata CountySCRO PA0255041 Single Residence STP
Individual NPDES PermitIssued Kibler William
P.O. Box 96
Hastings, PA 16646-0096Elder Township
Cambria CountySWRO PA0264555 Single Residence STP
Individual NPDES PermitIssued McMichael Andrew
133 Route 44
Shinglehouse, PA 16748-3615Ceres Township
McKean CountyNWRO PA0264831 Single Residence STP
Individual NPDES PermitIssued Hornberger Benjamin
133 Ridge Drive
Karns City, PA 16041-1721Fairview Township
Butler CountyNWRO PA0288071 Single Residence STP
Individual NPDES PermitIssued Sun Alaria
174 Brook Road
Clarion, PA 16214-3406Monroe Township
Clarion CountyNWRO 1620401 Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant
Individual WQM PermitIssued Sun Alaria
174 Brook Road
Clarion, PA 16214-3406Monroe Township
Clarion CountyNWRO WQG018761 WQG-01 WQM General Permit Issued Amy and Neal Chase
751 Saxonburg Road
Butler, PA 16002-0961Jefferson Township
Butler CountyNWRO WQG02012102 WQG-02 WQM General Permit Issued Possum Valley
Municipal Authority
Adams County
609 Clearview Road
Aspers, PA 17304-9703MeNallen Township
Adams CountySCRO
II. Final Actions on PAG-02 General NPDES Permit NOIs and Individual NPDES Permit Applications for Construction Stormwater.
Permit
NumberPermit Type Action Taken Applicant Name & Address Municipality, County Office PAC090506 PAG-02 General Permit Issued JMNM, LLC
135 S. Marmic Drive
Holland, PA 18966-1725Bristol Township
Bucks CountySERO PAC090073 A-1 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Luis Flores
595 Linton Hill Road
Newtown, PA 18940Newtown Township
Bucks CountySERO PAD510208 PAG-02 General Permit Issued 1200 Intrepid GP Holdco, LLC 150 Rouse Boulevard
Suite 210
Philadelphia, PA 19112City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia CountySERO PAD480150 Individual NPDES Issued Airport Road Partners, LP
c/o Abraham Atiyeh
1177 6th Street
Whitehall, PA 18052-5212East Allen
Hanover Townships
Northampton CountyNERO PAD480154 Individual NPDES Issued CCAN, LLC
c/o Nicholas Athanasiou
531 6th Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5203City of Bethlehem
Northampton CountyNERO PAC390165 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Parkland School District
1210 Springhouse Road
Allentown, PA 18104South Whitehall Township
Lehigh CountyLehigh County Conservation District
4184 Dorney
Park Road
Suite 105
Allentown, PA 18104
610-391-9583PAD140060 Individual Permit Issued Wildlife for
Everyone Foundation
South Eagle Valley Road
Julian, PA 16844Huston Township
Centre CountyNCRO PAC600078 PAG-02 GP Issued Water Tammer
BS&B Repair, Inc.
180 Green Ridge Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Buffalo Township
Union CountyUnion County Conservation District
155 N 15th Street Lewisburg, PA 17837-8822PAD020043 Individual NPDES Permit Issued Moon Marketplace Agent, LLC 965 Greentree Road
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15220Moon Township
Allegheny CountyAllegheny County Conservation District 317 East
Carson Street
Suite 119
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-8005PAC040091-A2 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Gaucho Solar, LLC
906 W. McDermott Drive
Allen, TX 75013Findlay Township
Allegheny County
Independence Township
Beaver CountyAllegheny County Conservation District 317 East
Carson Street
Suite 119
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-8005 and Beaver County Conservation District 156 Cowpath Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001PAC560059 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Columbia Gas of PA
4000 Energy Drive
Bridgeville, PA 15017Somerset Borough
Somerset CountySomerset County Conservation District Somerset County
AG Center
6024 Glades Pike
Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501PAC560060 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Jenner Area Joint
Sewer Authority
102 Saylor Street
P.O. 202
Jennerstown, PA 15547Boswell Borough
Somerset CountySomerset County Conservation District Somerset County
AG Center
6024 Glades Pike
Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501PAC560062 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Twin Lakes Center, Inc.
224 Twin Lakes Road
Somerset, PA 15501Somerset Township
Somerset CountySomerset County Conservation District Somerset County
AG Center
6024 Glades Pike
Suite 103
Somerset, PA 15501PAD630055 Individual NPDES Permit Issued Dredge Docks, Inc.
4900 Grand Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15225Centerville Borough
Washington CountyWashington County Conservation District 50 Old Hickory
Ridge Road
Suite 1
Washington, PA 15301PAC630224 PAG-02 General Permit Issued 1009 Beaver Grade Road
Suite 210
Moon Township, PA 15108Robinson Township
Washington CountyWashington County Conservation District 50 Old Hickory
Ridge Road
Suite 1
Washington, PA 15301PAC630234 PAG-02 General Permit Issued PTV 1177, LLC
400 Penn Center Boulevard
Building 4
Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235East Bethlehem Township
Washington CountyWashington County Conservation District 50 Old Hickory
Ridge Road
Suite 1
Washington, PA 15301PAC650295 PAG-02 General Permit Issued UMH Properties, Inc.
150 Clay Street
Suite 450
Morgantown, WV 26501East Huntingdon Township
Westmoreland CountyWestmoreland Conservation District 218 Donahoe Road Greensburg, PA 15601 PAC650308 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Franklin Township
Municipal Sanitary Authority
3001 Meadowbrook Road
Murrysville, PA 15668Municipality of Murrysville
Westmoreland CountyWestmoreland Conservation District 218 Donahoe Road Greensburg, PA 15601 PAC250148A1 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Shearer's Foods, LLC
821 State Route 97
South Waterford, PA 16441Waterford Township
LeBoeuf Township
Erie CountyErie County Conservation District 1927 Wager Road Erie, PA 16509 814-825-6403 PAD250014 Individual NPDES Issued ITC Lake Erie Connector, LLC 27175 Energy Way
Novi, MI 48377Conneaut Township
Girard Township
Springfield Township
Erie CountyNWRO PAC100245 PAG-02 General Permit Issued Whitestown Holding
125 Pflugh Road
Butler, PA 16001Lancaster Township
Butler CountyButler County Conservation District 120 Hollywood Drive Suite 201
Butler, PA 16001
724-284-5270
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this document to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions taken 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 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Permit No. 3546495, Operations Permit, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Jackson Perry
d/b/a/Eagle Springs, Inc.
(Tanker Truck Updates)
1703 Panther Valley Road
Pine Grove, PA 17693Township Wayne Township County Schuylkill Type of Facility Finished Bulk Water Hauling Consulting Engineer Mr. Edward Davis, PE
Miller Bros. Construction, Inc.
950 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972Permit to Operate Issued December 9, 2021 Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Construction Permit No. 2221515, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Capital Region Water
3003 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110Municipality Susquehanna Township County Dauphin Consulting Engineer Jamie R. Shambaugh, P.E. Gannett Fleming, Inc.
P.O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7100Permit Issued January 11, 2022 Description Modifications to the existing flocculation basins and drive motors. Construction Permit No. 3821505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Heidelberg Township
P.O. Box 188
Schaefferstown, PA 17088Municipality Heidelberg Township County Lebanon Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew II, P.E.
James R. Holley &
Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
York, PA 17401Permit Issued January 25, 2022 Description Replacement of the existing nitrate treatment system. Construction Permit No. 7500372, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Kingdom Grounds, LLC
1400 Shumaker Road
Blain, PA 17006Municipality Spring Township County Perry Consulting Engineer Not Listed Permit Issued January 31, 2022 Description Approval to Construct for Kingdom Grounds LLC's Kingdom Grounds Cafe for a new system and treatment. Comprehensive Operation Permit No. 7210056 issued to: Blue Mountain Heights MHP, LLC (PWS ID No. 7210056), P.O. Box 189, Moscow, PA 18444, Lower Mifflin Township, Cumberland County, on February 8, 2022 for the operation of facilities submitted under Application No. 7210056. Comprehensive operation permit for transfer of ownership, as well as an increase in free chlorine residual for Entry Point 101.
Comprehensive Operation Permit No. 7360045 issued to: Ephrata Area Joint Authrity (PWS ID No. 7360045), 124 South State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522, Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County, on January 11, 2022 for the operation of facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 3620524. Installation of a sodium permanganate feed system as pretreatment with seasonal use of the existing gas pre-chlorination system in an effort to eliminate DBPs.
Operation Permit No. 2121501 MA issued to: Pennsylvania-American Water Company (PWS ID No. 7210029), 852 Wesley Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, on January 31, 2022 for facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2121501 MA. Operation permit for the Slate Hill Tank rehabilitation project.
Operation Permit No. 2121502 issued to: Pennsylvania American Water Company (PWS ID No. 7210029), 852 Wesley Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Middlesex Township, Cumberland County on January 31, 2022 for facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2121502. Operation of Emergency Interconnection with Middlesex Township Municipal Authority.
Operation Permit No. 2121503 issued to: Middlesex Township Municipal Authority (PWS ID No. 7210063), 350 North Middlesex Road, Suite 2, Carlisle, PA 17013, Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, on January 31, 2022 for facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 2121503. Operation permit for the emergency interconnection with Pennsylvania American Water Company.
Operation Permit No. 7671097 issued to: Diamond 7 Ranch & Arena (PWS ID No. 7671097), 36 Deardorff Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019, Washington Township, York County, on January 25, 2022 for facilities approved under Construction Permit No. 7671097. Operation permit for treatment system, which includes sodium hypochlorite disinfection and contact tanks.
Comprehensive Operation Permit No. 7010021 issued to: Hoffman Homes, Inc. (PWS ID No. 7010021), 815 Orphange Road, Littlestown, PA 17340-9329, Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, on January 25, 2022 for the operation of facilities at Hoffman Homes for Youth, Inc., approved under Construction Permit No. 0121505 MA. Well No. 2 softening, replacement of the cation exchange media along with piping modifications to the cation exchange treatment system.
Comprehensive Operation Permit No. 7671148 issued to: Culhane's, Inc. (PWS ID No. 7671148), 1 Laurel Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070, Fairview Township, York County, on February 2, 2022 for the operation of facilities at Culhane's Steak House approved under Construction Permit No. 6721510. Comprehensive Operation Permit for the entire system, as well as for work completed under Construction Permit No. 6721510: softening, pH adjustment, new 4-log treatment of viruses using chlorination, and for raising the existing well casing out of the existing pit.
Comprehensive Operation Permit No. 7220002 issued to: GSP Management Company (PWS ID No. 7220002), P.O. Box 677, Morgantown, PA 19543, Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, on January 12, 2022 for the operation of facilities at Cedar Manor MHP approved under Construction Permit No. 2221521 MA. Replacement of the Well 112 (EP 102) submersible pump.
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Operation Permit No. 4721501 issued to: Blue Springs, LLC, P.O. Box 229, Bullville, NY 10915, PWSID No. 4470008, Washington Township, Montour County, on February 14, 2022, for the operation of facilities approved under construction permit # 4721501. This permit authorizes operation of a Kinetico Hydrus Macrolite Filtration System for iron and manganese removal and flushing lines on four existing 200-gallon contact tanks at Blue Springs Mobile Home Park.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 2621507, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indian Creek Valley
Water Authority
2019 Indian Head Road
Indian Head, PA 15446Township Saltlick Township County Fayette Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
Suite 200
267 Blue Run Road
Cheswick, PA 15024Permit Issued February 9, 2022 Permit No. 6321514, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Donegal Township
P.O. Box 310
34 North Liberty Street
West Alexander, PA 15376Township Donegal Township County Washington Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Senate Engineering Company U-PARC
420 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1330Permit Issued February 9, 2022 Permit No. 0221520, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pittsburgh Water &
Sewer Authority
1200 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222Municipality City of Pittsburgh County Allegheny Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Mott MacDonald
325 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106Permit Issued February 2, 2022 Permit No. 2621508MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant North Fayette County Municipal Authority
1634 University Drive
P.O. Box 368
Dunbar, PA 15431Township Dunbar Township County Fayette Type of Facility Media replacement Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 200 West Kensinger Drive
Suite 400
Cranberry Township, PA 16066Permit Issued January 14, 2022
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Actions taken on applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. § 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
WA26-596D, Water Allocations. North Fayette County Municipal Authority, 1634 University Drive, P.O. Box 368, Dunbar, PA 15431, Dunbar Borough, Fayette County. The right to withdraw a maximum of 11.7 million gallons of water per day, peak month, from the Youghiogheny River.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
The following plans and reports were submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Provisions of Sections 301—308 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.301—6026.308) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, will also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of receipt of plans or reports appears. If information concerning plans or reports is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Estate of Joan Nilsen, 47 Highland Acres Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431, Berlin Township, Wayne County. Bluestone Environmental, 196 Beach Lake Highway, Honesdale, PA 18431, on behalf of Cowley Real Estate, 3350 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated by a release of heating oil from an underground storage tank. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfield Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
2501 Brighton Ave, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-29667, 2501 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of PALG UST Ill, LLC 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 400, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater, contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting the Statewide health or background standard.
Larry Miller Property, Storage Tank Facility ID # 56-03788, 477 Horner Church Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, Stoystown Borough, Somerset County. Jed Hill, 2022 Axemann Road, Suite 201, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Larry Miller, 477 Horner Church Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health or background standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Former Green Shingle Service & Restaurant, 6468 Sterrettania Road, Fairview, PA 16415, McKean Township, Erie County. Environmental Geo-Services, 678 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130 on behalf of Old PID, Inc., c/o Eldorado Resorts, 100 West Liberty Street, Suite 1150, Reno, NV 89501 has submitted a Remedial Investigation Report concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Cumene, Methyl Tert Butyl Ether, Naphthalene, Toluene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, Xylenes and site groundwater contaminated with Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Naphthalene, and 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene. The report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standard.
LAND RECYCLING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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The Department has taken action on the following plans and reports under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Section 250.8 of 25 Pa. Code and administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The Department may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides the Department's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning the plans and reports, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department Regional Office under which the notice of the plan or report appears. If information concerning a final report is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following plans and reports:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Childs Train Yard, Meredith Street, Carbondale, PA 18407, Carbondale Township, Lackawanna County. Quad 3 Group, 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, on behalf of Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, 213 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated by lead from historic operations as a rail yard. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on February 10, 2022.
Bell Gate Farm, 7018 Bell Gate Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036, Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County. Groundwater Sciences Corporation, 2601 Market Place Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P, P.O. Box 4833, Syracuse, NY 13221, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated by heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on February 14, 2022.
Stabler Center-Parcel 12, Center Valley Parkway and Old Bethlehem Pike, Center Valley, PA 18034, Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County. Pennoni, 1900 Market St, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Lehigh University, 306 S New Street, Suite 428, Bethlehem, PA 18105, submitted a revised, combined Remedial Investigation Report, Risk Assessment, and Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with metals from historic mining operations. The report was approved by DEP on February 14, 2022.
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