[53 Pa.B. 5183]
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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewCreek Bottom Farms—
Michael Snook
1510 White Church Road
Middleburg, PA 17842Snyder County 450 616.85 Finishing Hogs/
Dairy
HeifersNA Renewal JMA Farms, LLC—
James Adams
179 Finishing Lane
Beavertown, PA 17813Snyder County 52.8 1,812.51 Swine NA Renewal Granite Ridge Farms—
Malcolm Rudolph
200 Ginzel Road
New Oxford, PA 17350Adams County 414.8 730.70 Swine/
BeefNA Renewal Rotz Dairy Farm
592 Pine Stump Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202Franklin County 697.4 1,592 Dairy NA Renewal S&J Farms, LLC
9454 Newburg Road
Newburg, PA 17244Franklin County 542 647.94 Poultry/
BeefNA Renewal Four Winds Dairy LLC
400 VanEtten Road
Ulysses, PA 16948Potter County 2,573.5 2,255.66 Dairy HQ Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Sterrett.
Application No. 6123503, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Rouseville Borough Address 64 Main Street
Rouseville, PA 16344Municipality Edinboro Borough County Venango County Responsible Official Joe Dengel
Boro Administrator
64 Main Street
Rouseville, PA 16344Consulting Engineer Samuel R. Gibson, P.E.
KLH Engineers
5173 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205Application Received August 7, 2023 Description Borough of Rouseville Water System Improvements: Upgrades to source water facilities; treatment facilities; distribution system, and repairs to Bankson Hill storage tank Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Application No. 2123508, NCWSA Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Graziella's Pizza & Subs Address 5 W. Main St
Plainfield, PA 17081Municipality West Pennsboro Township County Cumberland County Responsible Official Victor Serradella
5 W. Main St
Plainfield, PA 17081Consulting Engineer Glace Associates
3705 Trindle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received July 26, 2023 Description This application proposes a nitrate treatment system for Public Water Supply ID No. 7210316.
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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Fox Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 864838, 187 Walters Road, Mehoopany, PA 18629, Mehoopany Township, Wyoming County. Creston Environmental, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Cheaspeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of lubricating oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on August 2, 2023. Application received: August 2, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Lee, 814-332-6127.
Molded Fiber Glass Company, Primary Facility ID # 625629, west across 4th Ave from 55 4th Ave, Union City, PA 16438, Union City Borough, Erie County. Partners Environmental Consulting, Inc., 31100 Solon Rd, Suite G, Solon, OH 44139 on behalf of Molded Fiber Glass Companies, 2925 MFG Place, Ashtabula, OH 44005, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Property was residential until first developed for commercial/industrial use circa 1927. A Limited Phase II Investigation and Supplemental Sampling Activities were conducted at the Property during 2019 and 2020. The Limited Phase II Investigation and Supplemental Sampling Activities identified four (4) environmental conditions that did not meet Pennsylvania DEP Statewide health standards. These conditions include the following: concentrations of arsenic and lead in near surface fill material in the vicinity of boring SB-13; groundwater samples from monitoring wells MW-04, -05, and -07 contained concentrations of dissolved arsenic; and Ethylbenzene in soil at monitoring well MW-07. Ethylbenzene in groundwater in the vicinity of monitoring well MW-07. The future use of the Property has not been determined at this time. The remedial actions designed to mitigate the concentrations of arsenic, lead, ethylbenzene and 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene in soil, and arsenic and ethylbenzene in water include the following: excavation and off-site disposal of arsenic and lead contaminated soil; confirmatory soil sampling to demonstrate that the residual soil does not contain arsenic and lead at levels above the SHS for soil leaching to water, Excavation, direct loading onto trucks, and transport of soil impacted by ethylbenzene and 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene for offsite disposal; confirmatory soil sampling to demonstrate that the ethylbenzene and 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene levels are no longer above the SHS for soil leaching to water, Subsurface injection of in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) reagents to degrade and attenuate residual ethylbenzene in groundwater after excavation of the impacted soil, Quarterly groundwater monitoring events to test for arsenic and ethylbenzene to demonstrate that the source removal of the impacted soil will benefit the groundwater quality and remaining COCs are not migrating offsite. Remedial action progress reporting. Final remedial action completion reporting. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Corry Journal on July 25, 2023. Application received: July 21, 2023.
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 Univar USA, Primary Facility ID # 868404, 200 North Railroad Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036, Hummelstown Borough, Dauphin County. Arcadis U.S., Inc., 19 West College Avenue, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067 on behalf of Univar Solutions, 6000 Parkwood Place, Dublin, OH 43016, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with VOCs. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health and site-specific standards. Future use of the site is for nonresidential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Sun on June 15, 2023. Application received: July 18, 2023.
Borough of Chambersburg—Utility Service Center, Primary Facility ID # 846874, 80 South Franklin Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County. BL Companies, 2601 Market Place, Suite 350, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of Borough of Chambersburg, 100 South 2nd Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with VOCs, SVOCs & Metals. The site will be remediated to the Special Industrial Area Standard. Future use of the site will be for nonresidential use. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Public Opinion on July 7, 2023. Application received: July 20, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
98 Kenwood Drive North, Primary Facility ID # 859664, 98 Kenwood Drive North, Levittown, PA 19055, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Thomas Hippensteal, Envirosearch Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 940, Springhouse, PA 19477 on behalf of Sharon Stevenson, 98 Kenwood Drive North, Levittown, PA 19055, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is a residential property found to contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil in the soil. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Herald on July 20, 2023. Application received: July 23, 2023.
2200 Somerset Street, Primary Facility ID # 859502, 2200 Somerset Street, PA 191324, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Jennifer Poole, Pennoni, 1900 Market Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Lawrence McKnight, Somerset Street Station, LLC, 3020 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Results of initial investigations at the site indicate the presence of some metals, VOCs, SVOCs and PCBs in soil and metals in groundwater. The site will be developed for a future commercial mixed-use building. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia Star on March 16, 2022. Application received: July 12, 2023.
2430 Old Welsh Road and 1745 Park Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 867832, 2430 Old Welsh Road and 1745 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090, Abington Township, Montgomery County. Joshua Ostrow, EnviroSure, Inc., 1 North Bacton Hill Road, Suite 208, Malvern, PA 19355 on behalf of Michael Valentine, Park Auto Repair, 2430 Old Welsh Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on June 2, 2023. Application received: June 15, 2023.
5904-08 Germantown Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 868202, 5904-08 Germantown Avenue, 15 West Rittenhouse Street, 5900-02 Germantown Avenue and 11 West Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Douglas Schott, PG, ARM Brickhouse, 515 South Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382 on behalf of Mayer Miltz, 5904-08 Germantown Avenue, LLC, 417 Cherry Hill Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with dry-cleaning solvents in groundwater on the site. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Chestnut Hill Local on June 15, 2023. Application received: June 28, 2023.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
400558. Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy, LLC, 1155 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. This application is for the 10-year permit renewal of Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy, LLC (Covanta) Facility, located at 1155 Conshohocken Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19428. The Covanta Facility is an existing municipal waste resource recovery facility located in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. The comment period will begin on the date that this notice appears and will end at the close of business sixty (60) days thereafter. Application received: June 28, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: July 12, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Mountain Energy Services, Inc., 205 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. License No. PA-AH 0832. Accepted: July 24, 2023.
Action Manufacturing Company, 190 Rittenhouse Circle, Bristol, PA 19007. License No. PA-AH 0865. Accepted: July 24, 2023.
KAG Specialty Products Group, LLC, 4366 MT Pleasant Street NW, North Canton, OH 44720. License No. PA-AH 0895. Accepted: July 26, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93) and Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste License.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Carlucci Construction Company, Inc., 401 Meadow Street, Cheswick, PA 15024. License No. PA-HC 0015. Accepted: July 24, 2023.
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 APPROVALS
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00092A: Heavenly Paws Pet Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC, 316 Rose St., Ste. 2, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: June 22, 2023. Has applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) for a plan approval to construct and operate a Matthews Environmental Solutions model IEB-20 animal remains crematory incinerator, consisting of both a primary and secondary combustion chamber. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that this air contamination source will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to the air contamination source and the emissions of air contaminants including 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123 and the best available technology (BAT) requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed source. The emissions from the animal remains crematory incinerator will not exceed the following limits: 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic foot, corrected to 7% oxygen, of particulate matter and visible emissions not to exceed 10% for any 3-minute average and never to exceed 30%. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure the animal remains crematory incinerator will comply with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: operate the source in accordance with good air pollution control practices and the manufacturer's specifications; operator training requirements; the secondary combustion chamber shall subject all emissions from the primary combustion chamber to a minimum temperature of 1,800°F for a residence time of at least 1 second; natural gas or LPG fuel firing only; restrictions on the types of animal remains to be incinerated; hourly and throughput restrictions; the source's primary burner shall be interlocked with the secondary combustion chamber and no incineration shall occur until the secondary chamber achieves 1,800°F; visible emissions and malodor monitoring requirements; both combustion chambers shall be equipped with temperature monitors/recorders. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the animal remains crematory incinerator is constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 41-00092A, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
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.
67-05016I: Eagle Casting, LLC, Bendix Foundry, 101 Philadelphia Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. Application received: April 21, 2023. For the replacement of a baghouse at the foundry. The new equipment is a source of PM emissions. PTE for the source controlled by the baghouse is 4.97 tpy PM-10. The foundry's PTE will be unchanged as the baghouse is a replacement of existing control equipment. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction. If, after the project has been implemented, 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, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-0216B: B. Blair Corporation, 95 Louise Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974, Northampton Borough, Bucks County. Application received: March 29, 2023. A plan approval application for the installation of a portable crusher. Blair operates a crushing facility where stone and concrete are (1) trucked to their location in Ivyland, (2) crushed to size specifications and then (3) trucked to a construction site for secondary use. The portable crusher will also be permitted to operate temporarily at construction sites. The crusher will be limited to 2,080 hours per year of operation which will limit the NOx emissions from the engines to less than 6.0 tons per year and the PM emissions from the crusher to less than 4.0 tons per year. The Plan Approval contains source testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements along with production restrictions designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick 570-826-2409.
54-00003, Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc./ St. Nicholas Cogeneration, P.O. Box 112, Shenandoah, PA 17976-0112, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: December 28, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of a fluidized bed boiler, ash handling system, flash dryer, and emergency generators. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II). Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. (SER) qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT II major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT II rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 031, the Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boiler, and Source ID # 058, Flash Dryer. The Presumptive RACT II requirements are included in the TV operating permit. Chapter 129, sections 129.111—129.115—Effective on November 12, 2022, upon its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) amended Chapter 129 to establish additional presumptive reasonable available control technology (RACT) requirements and RACT emission limitations for certain major stationary sources of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions in existence on or before August 3, 2018. These additional requirements and limitations, collectively known as RACT III, address the Federal requirements for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Schuylkill operates several sources subject to RACT, including a CFB Boiler (Source ID CU031), Flash Dryer (Source ID CU058), an Emergency Diesel Generator (Source ID CU 029), an Emergency Fire Water Pump (CU059), and an Emergency Boiler Feedwater Pump (CU086) that are subject to RACT; however, the requirements for these sources were previously incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit under RACT II. The Presumptive RACT III requirements are included in the TV operating permit. The proposed Title V operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00021, Hazleton Generation LLC/Hazle Twp., 120 Maplewood Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202-9266, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: July 19, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of gas turbines. The sources are controlled by water injection. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II). Hazleton Generation qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT II major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT II rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are (Source ID # 102A), the Gas Turbine 2 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, (Source ID # 103A), the Gas Turbine 3 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, (Source ID # 104A), the Gas Turbine 4 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, and (Source ID NGH-1), Large Natural Gas Heater. The Presumptive RACT II requirements are included in the TV operating permit. Chapter 129, sections 129.111—129.115—Effective on November 12, 2022, upon its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) amended Chapter 129 to establish additional presumptive reasonable available control technology (RACT) requirements and RACT emission limitations for certain major stationary sources of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions in existence on or before August 3, 2018. These additional requirements and limitations, collectively known as RACT III, address the Federal requirements for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Hazelton Generation operates several sources subject to RACT, including (Source ID # 102A), the Gas Turbine 2 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, (Source ID # 103A), the Gas Turbine 3 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, (Source ID # 104A), the Gas Turbine 4 Dual-Fuel Turbn w/water inj. winlet fogging, and (Source ID NGH-1), Large Natural Gas Heater, that are subject to RACT; however, the requirements for these sources were previously incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit under RACT II. The Presumptive RACT III requirements are included in the TV operating permit. The proposed Title V operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-05012, Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC, 215 South Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113-2538, Steelton Borough, Dauphin County. Application received: December 22, 2022.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC, as a significant modification to its applicable Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (22-05012).
The RACT 3 plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
RACT III Case-by-Case Requirements
I. Sources 232C (20" Mill Reheat Furnace) and 301 (35" Mill Reheat Furnaces 3 & 4)
(a) The permittee shall perform an annual adjustment and/or tune-up on each unit which shall include the following:
(1) Inspection, adjustment, cleaning or replacement of fuel-burning equipment, including the burners and moving parts necessary for proper operation as specified by the manufacturer.
(2) Inspection of the flame pattern or characteristics and adjustments necessary to minimize emissions of NOx and CO.
(3) Inspection of the air-to-fuel ratio control system and adjustments necessary to ensure proper calibration and operation as specified by the manufacturer.
(b) The company shall maintain a permanently bound log book or other method approved by the Department. This log shall contain at a minimum, the following information.
(1) The date of the tuning procedure
(2) The name of the service company and technicians
(3) The final operating rate or load
(4) The final NOx and CO emission rates
(5) The final excess oxygen rate
(6) Any other information required by this approval
(c) The annual adjustment for the boilers shall be in accordance with the EPA document ''Combustion Efficiency Optimization Manual for Operations of Oil and Gas-Fired Boilers,'' September 1983 (EPA-340/1-83-023) or equivalent procedures approved in writing by the Department.
(d) All adjustments and optimization of the units must minimize pollution and be in accordance with good air pollution control practices.
II. Source 401 (Soaking Pit Batteries 4—6)
(a) The permittee shall maintain and adhere to an operation and maintenance plan for Source 401, which shall address good operation and maintenance practices for the minimization of NOx, and/or manufacturer's operating specifications.
(b) The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on Source 401.
(c) The permittee shall calculate and record the actual annual NOx and VOC emissions using appropriate emissions factors from U.S. EPA Publication AP-42 or appropriate alternative emission factors based on PA DEP review, coupled with appropriate operational and throughput data.
(d) The permittee shall maintain written documentation of the items in (a)—(c) previously listed for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f) and (k).
III. Sources 124 (Caster Vents), 132A (44" Mill Hot Rolling Operations), 132B (28"/35" Mill Hot Rolling Operations), 132C (20" Mill Hot Rolling Operations), 501B (Ladle Refining Furnace) and 922 (Compressed Air System Freeze Protection)
(a) The permittee shall maintain and adhere to an operation and maintenance plan for Sources 124, 132A, 132B, 132C, 501B, and 922, which shall address good operation and maintenance practices for the minimization of VOC emissions, and/or manufacturer's operating specifications.
(b) The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on Sources 124, 132A, 132B, 132C, 501B, and 922.
(c) The permittee shall calculate and record the actual annual VOC emissions from Sources 124, 132A, 132B, 132C, 501B, and 922 using appropriate emissions factors from U.S. EPA Publication AP-42 or appropriate alternative emission factors based on PA DEP review, coupled with appropriate operational and throughput data.
(d) The permittee shall maintain written documentation of the items in (a)—(c) previously listed for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f) and (k).
Upon approval of the case-by-case RACT 3 requirements as a SIP revision, the case-by-case RACT 2 conditions in Group 15 shall be superseded by the case-by-case RACT 3 requirements, except for the requirements for Source ID 501A. Except for those conditions that will not be superseded, the RACT 3 conditions are the same as the RACT 2 requirements.
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Thomas Hanlon, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at thanlon@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on September 18, 2023.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Tom Hanlon at 717.705.4862. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Tom Hanlon at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at thanlon@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Tom Hanlon at 717.705.4862 or at thanlon@pa.gov.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Hanlon at 717.705.4862 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
ORIS Number: 55298, Fairless Energy LLC, 50 Energy Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 6, 2023. Fairless Energy, LLC submitted for the renewal of facility's Phase II (Title IV) Acid Rain Permit located in Falls Township, Bucks County. The affected units at the facility consist of four (4) combined cycle gas turbines with duct burners. The affected units shall hold sufficient SO2 allowances in accordance with 40 CFR 72.9(c)(1). All monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting shall be in conformance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.531 and the Acid Rain Permit application. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
09-00030, Brightsmith LLC, 120 Enterprise Ave, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 1, 2021. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. The facility is primarily involved in metal (steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel) coil coating. The coated metal is rewound and wrapped for shipment to end producers. Brightsmith operates space heaters, paint bake ovens, prime oven oxidizers, coil coating cleanup and a laminator/embosser. No changes have taken place at this facility that were not previously permitted. The permit contains various emission limits, which include the facility wide volatile organic compound (VOC) of 49.99 tpy, VOC limit for coil coating line during clean up shall not exceed 26.8 tpy, the combined Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) limit for prime and finisher oxidizers during production shall not exceed 10.0 lb/hr and during clean up NOx less shall not exceed 28.7 tpy. The permit also contains monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The sources at this facility are not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) 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, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
48-00096, Custom Laminating Corporation, 5000 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 19343-5610, Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: January 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for this laminated plastics plate, sheet (except packaging), and shape manufacturing facility located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. The main sources at this facility consists of surface treaters laminating lines, mixing process, and emergency generators. The control devices for the sources are baghouses. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00097, Lamtec Corporation, 5010 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 19343-5610, Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Application received: January 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for this paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing facility located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. The main sources at this facility consists of thirteen (13) laminated lines, mixing processes, and flexographic and ink jet printers. The control devices for the sources are baghouses. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00099, Cap Glass Allentown LLC/Greenstar, 799 Smith Ln, Northampton, PA 18067-1500, Northampton Borough, Northampton County. Application received: December 7, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for this manufacturing of Flat Glass facility located in Northampton Borough, Northampton County. The main sources at this facility consists of glass sorting operations, hazemag glass crusher, and trommel. The control devices are baghouses. The sources are considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
45-00018, H&K Group Inc., P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Rd, Skippack, PA 19474, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Application received: May 9, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their asphalt plant. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00051, PA Department of Corrections, 301 Morea Rd, Frackville, PA 17932, West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: June 6, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the correctional facility. The proposed 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
27-00042, A & S Production, Inc., P.O. Box 189, Endeavor, PA 16322-0189, Hickory Township, Forest County. Application received: July 20, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the natural gas processing station. The facility's primary emission sources include: one (1) two-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired engine (180 bhp), one (1) four-stroke rich burn natural gas-fired engine (145 bhp), a 700,000 scf/day TEG (tri-ethylene glycol) natural gas dehydrator and its 0.06 mmBtu/hr reboiler, two (2) 7,800-gallon condensate storage tanks, and facility fugitives. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10 and PM-2.5: 0.36 TPY, NOx: 12.60 TPY, SOx: 0.01 TPY, CO: 4.67 TPY, and VOC: 5.96 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The two engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for stationary RICE, the TEG dehydrator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HH, NESHAP for natural gas production facilities, and the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKK, NSPS for equipment leaks of VOC. Fugitive emission sources are subject to the newly promulgated regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.131—129.140, Control of VOC Emissions from Conventional Oil and Natural Gas Sources. The permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
25-00890, Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, Inc., 602 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: August 1, 2022. The Department intends to renew the State Only operating permit for the crematory owned and operated by Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, Inc. The facility is a Natural Minor. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit are incorporated into the permit renewal. The potential emissions from the facility are as follows: less than 1 tpy PM; 1.1 tpy NOx; less than 1 tpy CO; less than 1 tpy VOC. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
33-00010, Humphrey Charcoal, P.O. Box 440, Brookville, PA 15825, Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. Application received: August 23, 2022. The Department intends to renew a State Only Operating Permit for Humphrey Charcoal's charcoal briquette processing and bagging facility. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include a natural gas space heater, a natural gas boiler rated < 2.5 million Btu/hr, material stockpiles, material handling, charcoal briquette process, lump charcoal process, a natural gas briquette dryer, and bagging operations. Potential emissions from the facility are NOx < 2 tpy; and PM < 1 tpy. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP22-000025, The Washington, 510-530 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: June 6, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for an establishment primarily engaged in business in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include the following: four (4) 6.0 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas (NG) and No. 2 oil; one (1) 1.5 MMBtu/hr boiler firing NG; one (1) 288 Horse Power (HP) emergency generator firing NG; one (1) 354 HP emergency generator firing NG; and one (1) 196 HP fire pump firing diesel. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3, and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''The Washington, OP22-000025'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.''
OP22-00004, SJA Constructions, 3600 S 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: August 29, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a concrete plant facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes two cement bins, a mixer, a baghouse, and a 200 tons/hour electric-powered impact crusher. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
44-03007, Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan Street, Lewistown, PA 17044-1860, Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County. Application received: March 28, 2023. For the operation of a human crematorium. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.58 tpy PM, 1.77 tpy NOx, 1.55 tpy CO, 0.14 tpy VOC, and less than 1 tpy SO2. 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.
21-03023, The AMES Co. Inc., West Shore Facility, 465 Railroad Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. Application received: July 20, 2023. To issue a renewal of the facility's State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a hand and lawn tool manufacturing facility. This facility-wide PTE is calculated to be: 46.07 tpy VOC, 11.50 tpy PM-10/2.5, 10.92 tpy NOx, 9.19 tpy CO and less than 1 tpy of SO2. 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. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating Processes, 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d (Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes), and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03095, Direct LTx, 2561 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605-9611, Bern Township, Berks County. Application received: April 11, 2023. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a data processing center with six (6) emergency generators. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 5.13 tons per year CO, 20.85 tons per year NOx, 0.94 ton per year PMx, 1.37 tons per year SOx, 1.54 tons per year VOC, and 1.03 tons per year of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits, performance testing and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13, 123.21 and Chapter 130 Subchapters C and D, 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 63 Subpart CCCCCC—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.
36-05115, MGS, Inc., 178 Muddy Creek Church Rd., Denver, PA 17517, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: April 30, 2023. For their specialty equipment trailer manufacturing operation. The facility's potential to emit (PTE) is 4.38 tons of CO, 5.22 tons of NOx, 0.40 ton of PM, 0.03 ton SOx, 5.47 tons of VOC and 0.46 tons 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 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 Degreasing Operations, 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d Control of VOC Emissions From Miscellaneous Metal Parts Surface Coating Processes, Miscellaneous Plastic Parts Surface Coating Processes and Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH—National Emission Standards of Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coatings Operations at Area Sources.
06-03009, Bally Block Company, 30 South Seventh Street, Bally, PA 19503, Bally Borough, Berks County. Application received: February 7, 2023. For the wood manufacturing operations. The actual emissions from the facility in 2022 year are estimated at 8.2 tons of VOC, 4.9 tons of HAP, 13.5 tons of PM, 27.1 tons of NOx and 39.1 tons of CO. 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 63 Subpart JJJJJJ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources).
06-03102, City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, City of Reading, Berks County. Application received: August 31, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the wastewater treatment plant. The potential yearly emissions from the sources covered by the permit are estimated at 3 tons of nitrogen oxides, 5 tpy of VOC and less than 1 ton each of other pollutants. 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 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
06-05082, Dairy Farmers of America, 100 McKinley Avenue, Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Application received: December 30, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the milk products processing plant. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 34.7 tpy of NOx, 29.1 tpy of CO, 2.6 tpy of PM, 0.21 tpy of SOx, and 1.9 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00083, Hop Energy LLC/Brinkers Fuels, 445 N West St, Doylestown, PA 18901-2538, Doylestown Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 4, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit. The company operates and maintains a bulk gasoline plant, underground gasoline storage tanks, and aboveground storage tanks for the storage of home heating oil, on-road diesel fuel, and off-road diesel fuel. Insignificant sources at the facility include a 40-kW emergency generator that burns propane, a No. 2 fuel oil furnace for heating the office rated at 175,000 Btu/hr and a 175,000 Btu/hr waste oil furnace in the garage. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main emissions from this facility, and the facility has the potential to emit 5.8 tons of VOC per year. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts BBBBBB and CCCCCC apply to the bulk gasoline plant. The renewed permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00007, Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19047, Abington Township, Montgomery County. Application received: September 7, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for two 12.247 MMBtu/hr boilers), one 20.4 MMBtu/hr boiler, and three emergency generators. The three boilers operate on natural gas and No. 2 Fuel Oil, and the three emergency generators operate on No. 2 Fuel Oil. The permit limits the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to less than 25 tons per 12-month rolling period including a fuel restriction to 183 MMSCF for natural gas and 1,278,000 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil for the three boilers to assure compliance with the NOx limit. The permit contains monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to address applicable limitations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
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
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 30020701. NPDES No. PA0235482. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Gray Townships, Greene County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: June 23, 2023. Accepted: August 1, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56111301. NPDES No. PA0236071. LCT Energy, LP, 938 Mt. Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15905, Summit Township and Garrett Borough, Somerset County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: June 20, 2023. Accepted: August 3, 2023.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 07920101. NPDES No. PA0599581. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Allegheny Township, Blair County. NPDES renewal affecting 474.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Sugar run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 2, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 63080102. NPDES No. PA0251429. Neiswonger Construction, Inc., 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258, Somerset Township, Washington County. Renewal permit for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine and related NPDES permit, affecting 187.8 acres of which 0.98 acre are wetland acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Center Branch Pigeon Creek; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 2, 2023August 2, 2023.
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
Parameter 30-day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 21020301. NPDES No. PA0224251. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Penn Township, Cumberland County. Renewal of NPDES Permit. Receiving streams: unnamed intermittent tributary to Mt. Rock Spring Creek to Conodoguinet Creek to Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: August 1, 2023.
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:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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.
Noncoal 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. PA0249319. Mining Permit No. 31020302. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16802, Morris Township, Huntingdon County. Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 182.1 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: June 20, 2023.
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 a sinkhole to unnamed tributary to Frankstown Branch Juniata River:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Facility Intermittent 002 New Treatment Facility Intermittent
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 001 and 00 2 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Flow (mgd) XXX XXX XXX Report
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225690. Mining Permit No. 7775SM6. Glen-Gery Corp., 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Perry Township, Berks County. Renewal and revision of NPDES permit affecting 115.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT of Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: WWF. TMDL for PCBs. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: October 11, 2022.
NPDES Permit No. PA0020451. Mining Permit No. 4873SM1. Magnesita Refractories, Co., 425 Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408, West Manchester Township, York County. Application received: July 21, 2022. Renew NPDES permit affecting 477.7 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Honey Run, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF and UNT to Codorus Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. 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 UNT to Honey Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 009 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 3.50 MGD The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to UNT to Codorus Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 004 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 1.09 MGD 008 Existing Treatment Facility Outfall 1.38 MGD
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO ) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO ) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Outfall 004 Discharge (MGD) 1.09 3.70 Outfall 008 Discharge (MGD) 1.38 4.70 Outfall 009 Discharge (MGD) 3.50 4.90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor And Report Chloride (mg/L) Monitor And Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E6783223-005. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA 17057, Fairview Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: June 2, 2023.
To authorize and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the New Cumberland Maintenance Facility: To place fill in approximately 0.03 acre of PFO wetlands equal within the Susquehanna River Watershed and to relocate and enclose 135 linear feet of a tributary to Marsh Run (WWF) for the purpose of redeveloping an existing maintenance facility. The project is located at 519 Marsh Run Road (Steelton, PA Quadrangle) in Fairview Township, York County. Latitude: 40.199209°, Longitude: -76.839115°.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E4129-133. Pennsylvania General Energy Company LLC, 120 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365, Gamble Township and Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 25, 2023.
Original Application E4129-133 (APS # 1009923; AUTH # 1302865) was an Individual—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain a permanent surface freshwater withdrawal (SFW) and utility trench/corridor under Loyalsock Creek along State Route 87 in Gamble and Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County. Applicant and contractor began construction on August 4, 2022.
Application E4129-133 (APS # 1009923; AUTH # 1448450) is a Major Amendment to the previously referenced Individual—Joint Permit Application to reflect as-built conditions of the Loyalsock/Shawnee Freshwater System project.
The following changes were made to the original permitted design:
• The pump station vault was changed from circular to square due to constructability and the availability of square precast structures.
• The pump station and valve vault were pushed back approximately 10-ft for constructability.
• The intake vault and screens were increased to reduce short term maintenance and reduce the likelihood of fouling/clogging of the intake screen due to the buried installation. The screen diameter was increased to allow for a greater factor of safety with respect to clogging and reduce in-stream maintenance. The installed screen meets PAFBC and SRBC standards for 0.10" opening and provides for significantly reduced intake velocity resulting in reduced entrapment of species and fines.
• Overall intake location did not change from the proposed location.
• Only three (3) of the five (5) proposed utility pipelines were installed within the utility corridor across the Loyalsock Creek:
• Single 16-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline
• Single 10-inch diameter HDPE waterline
• Single 4-inch diameter HDPE communications conduit
• The overall total permanent stream impacts have decreased from 1,274.1 SF to 957 SF.
The project will result in a total of 380 LF (957 SF) of permanent and 268 LF (20,158 SF) of temporary stream impacts and 397 SF (0.0091 acre) of permanent and 8,729 SF (0.2004 acre) of temporary floodway impacts all for the purpose of constructing a freshwater withdrawal system and utility corridor under Loyalsock Creek to expand freshwater pipeline systems for Marcellus well development. No wetland impacts are proposed.
STREAM IMPACT TABLE:
Resource Name Municipality Quadrangle Activity Chap. 93 Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp.
(LF)Impact Area Perm.
(SF)Impact Length Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Loyalsock Creek Plunketts Creek Montoursville N. Withdrawal System TSF; EV Stocked 325 127 41.355167 76.888760 Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
CorridorTSF; EV Stocked 19,496 240 600 240 41.355312 76.888918 Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
CorridorTSF; EV Stocked 593 13 32 13 41.355621 76.889681 Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Temporary Bridge TSF; EV Stocked 163 15 41.355920 76.889301 TOTAL IMPACTS
20,252 268 957 380 FLOODWAY IMPACT TABLE:
Resource Name Municipality Quadrangle Activity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Impact
Length
Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Loyalsock Creek Plunketts Creek Montoursville N. Withdrawal System 286 45 41.355167 76.888760 Loyalsock Creek Gamble Montoursville N. Utility Trench/
Corridor8,744 219 111 45 41.355312 76.888918 TOTAL IMPACTS
8,744 219 397 90 Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E5304223-003. Carl Butler, 3204 Trafalgar Cr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092, Hebron Township, Potter County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 20, 2023.
Carl Butler is applying for a Chapter 105 standard joint permit for construction of a driveway and bridge spanning Steer Brook for access to property. The proposed location is 0.8 mile north of the SR 44 intersection with SR 49. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this construction project. The project is located within the floodway of Steer Brook which is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of High-Quality—Cold-Water Fishery (HQ-CWF). Latitude: 41° 49` 32.45", Longitude: -78° 0` 50.97".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2506219-002. Jon A Gerbracht, 206 Forest Drive, Erie, PA 16505, Millcreek Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 17, 2023.
To amend the forest park pathway project along a UNT to Lake Erie and a wetland extending north from Clifton Drive to the beachfront of Lake Erie in the Forest Park Subdivision in order to construct and maintain a lower breakwall on the lakeside of the existing cottage constructed in 2011 consisting of sheet piling, concrete, and aggregate fill impacting approximately 0.031 acre of Lake Erie for the protection of the existing structure, sump pump and sewer force main. Latitude: 42.105023°, Longitude: -80.167524°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E0405223-002. Chippewa Township, 2811 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Chippewa Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 13, 2023.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Remove an existing 36` x 9` pipe arch CMP pipe culvert (Culv 01), and to construct and maintain a replacement, 40` x 15` elliptical CMP, which carries Woodland Rd over Brady Run (TSF).
2. Construct and maintain stream bank stabilization, consisting of R-8 rip-rap, along 44 lf of Brady Run, upstream of Culv 01.
3. Construct and maintain stream bank stabilization by installing R-8 rip-rap along 64 lf of Brady Run, downstream of Culv 01.
4. Remove an existing culvert (Culv 02), consisting of two elliptical CMP 36` x 3` culverts, and to construct and maintain a replacement 40` x 11` elliptical CMP, which carries Woodland Rd over an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Brady Run (TSF).
5. Construct and maintain stream bank stabilization by installing R-8 rip-rap along 32 lf, of a UNT to Brady Run, upstream of Culv 02.
6. Construct and maintain stream bank stabilization by installing R-8 rip-rap along 122 lf, of a UNT to Brady Run, downstream of Culv 02.
7. Remove two existing concrete pads from Brady Run, one near the inlet, the other near the outlet, of Culv 01.
8. Install a step pool of 15` by 15` at a 3` depth within the watercourse of UNT to Brady Run, downstream of Culv 01.
9. Install a step pool of 22` by 20` at a 3` depth within the watercourse of Brady Run, downstream of the aforementioned step pool.
For the purpose of replacing the existing deteriorated culverts and stabilizing the streambed to improve the passage of aquatic life. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 357 LF of watercourse and 0.292 acre of floodway. The project will cumulatively and temporarily impact 253 LF of watercourse and 0.585 acre of floodway. The project site is located near the intersection of Constitution Blvd and Woodland Rd (Beaver Falls, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Sub-basin 20B) Latitude: 40° 45` 33.43", Longitude: -80° 21` 10.64".
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