[53 Pa.B. 5619]
[Saturday, September 9, 2023]
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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/New Brian Hummer
473 Columbia Hill Road
Danville, PA 17821Montour County 69.1 473.51 Finishing Hogs NA Renewal Drew Hammond
20522 Hammond Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262Franklin County 0 726.9 Swine NA Renewal Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc.
2310 Hanover Road
Hanover, PA 17331Adams County and York County 2,725 1,093.46 Horses NA New M.W. Smith Farms
851 Meadow Grove Road
Newport, PA 17074Perry County 2,725.86 1,607.00 Dairy NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 5823501, Construction and Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Village of Four Seasons Association, Inc. Address 199 Ralph Lomma Way
Uniondale, PA 18470Municipality Herrick Township County Susquehanna County Responsible Official Lorrie Allen
Village of Four Seasons Association, Inc.
199 Ralph Lomma Way
Uniondale, PA 18470
Consulting Engineer Michael P. Goodwin, P.E.
Milnes Engineering
12 Frear Hill Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657Application Received July 19, 2023 Description Replacement of the existing water booster system and level controls to operate the booster system and maintain tank level via the well pumps. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 5623515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Roxcoal, Inc. Address 1576 Stoystown Road
Friedens, PA 15541
Municipality Stonycreek Township County Somerset County Responsible Official Matt Twitchell
Mining Engineer
1576 Stoystown Road
Friedens, OH 15541
Consulting Engineer Apex Companies, LLC
165 E. Union Street
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received August 22, 2023 Description New PWS well and Horning WTP modifications.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G.,Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Seneca Resources Company Beechwood Pad B09-I, Primary Facility ID # 859301, Natural Gas Well Pad Access Road, Emporium, PA 15834, Shippen Township, Cameron County. ARM Group LLC, 2548 Park Centre Boulevard, State College, PA 16801 on behalf of Seneca Resources Company LLC, 2000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated with production water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Background and Statewide health standards. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Cameron County Echo on August 2, 2023. Application received: August 23, 2023.
Sandy Ridge Wind Farms O&M Building, Primary Facility ID # 868744, 140 Big Fill Run, Tyrone, PA 16686, Taylor Township, Centre County. Keystone Environmental Health & Safety Services Inc., 1111 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 on behalf of Sandy Ridge Wind LLC, 140 Big Fill Run, Tyrone, PA 16686, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of site soil contaminated with hydraulic oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Herald on August 15, 2023. Application received: August 15, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben, 814-350-5132.
Dunkin Donuts, Primary Facility ID # 868922, 300 S Water St, Kittanning, PA 16201, Kittanning Borough, Armstrong County. RT Environmental Services, Inc., 2001 Waterdam Plaza Dr, Suite 205, Canonsburg, PA 15317 on behalf of Ardmore Group, LLC, 2701 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Site was historically utilized as a gasoline filling station, Boron Gasoline Service Station (Boron), prior to 1982. The underground storage tanks (USTs) associated with Boron were reportedly removed prior to or during 1982; however, no UST closure documentation was available for review. RT completed Phase II soil and groundwater investigations at the site, which included the advancement of soil borings and the installation of permanent groundwater monitoring wells. Soil analytical results did not show any evidence of soil impacts; however, groundwater analytical results identified petroleum constituents at concentrations exceeding their respective PA DEP nonresidential used aquifer Statewide health standard (SHS). Specifically, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, benzene, and naphthalene were detected at elevated concentrations in monitoring well MW-1, which is located on the western portion of the site. Petroleum constituents have not been identified in groundwater samples collected from the remaining four monitoring wells, including two offsite, down-gradient monitoring wells. No parameters have been identified at concentrations exceeding their most-stringent PA DEP NonResidential SHS for a non-use aquifer. The site is currently occupied by a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Leader Times on July 27, 2023. Application received: August 18, 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 Exide Technology Property, Primary Facility ID # 868960, 3000 Montrose Avenue, Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township and Borough of Laureldale, Berks County. Verdantas LLC, 211 N. 13th Street, Suite 704, Philadelphia, PA 19107 on behalf of Exide Environmental Response Corporation, One World Trade Center, 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90831, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil & groundwater contaminated with lead & heavy metals. The site will be remediated to the Special Industrial Area Standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on August 8, 2023. Application received: August 15, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant, 412-442-4091.
Rose Ridge, Primary Facility ID # 868708, 4769 Gibsonia Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, West Deer Township, Allegheny County. PVE, LLC, 2000 Georgetown Drive, Suite 101, Sewickley, PA 15143 on behalf of Traditions of America, 1235 Westlakes Drive, Suite 300, Berwyn, PA 19312, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Based on Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed in 2023 and 2023 for the Rose Ridge property (Site), historic operations included the operation of a golf course which utilized pesticides and fertilizers for maintenance. According to information provided by the current owner, all chemicals were applied sparingly due to the proximity of the trout stream on the down-gradient end of the subject property. A Phase II ESA was completed on the Site in 2023, at the request of the client and the client's potential lender, to evaluate the impact of application of pesticides and herbicides on the subject property. This assessment included the advancement of 35 soil borings and collection of 53 soil samples from various depths ranging from 0—2.0-feet below ground surface (bgs). Laboratory analytical results identified the presence of arsenic, thallium and vanadium at concentrations exceeding the applicable Statewide health standards in soil samples collected at the site. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on August 31, 2023. Application received: August 11, 2023.
Haser Place, Primary Facility ID # 868719, Geyer Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, Reserve Township, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 on behalf of Amani Development, LLC, 606 Liberty Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The property historically consisted of undeveloped land (forested and grassy fields), with portions utilized for agricultural purposes from prior to 1939 until the early 1980s. In the early 1980s, the property received significant volumes of historical fill material sourced from road excavation associated with the construction of Interstate 279. The historical fill material was used to fill and level the natural valley that formerly occupied the property. Soil samples collected from the fill material during due diligence activities in 2021 identified concentrations of benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, arsenic, cobalt, iron, nickel, and vanadium above the residential SHS MSCs. The intended future use of the property is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Tribune Review on July 27, 2023. Application received: August 14, 2023.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Wallace Industrial, Inc., P.O. Box 5168, Concord, NC 28027. License No. PA-AH 0931. Accepted: November 22, 2022.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Chemtron Corp., 35850 Schneider Ct., Avon, OH 44011. License No. PA-AH 0199. Accepted: August 9, 2023.
Auchter Industrial Vac Service, Inc., 4801 South Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. License No. PA-AH 0444. Accepted: August 14, 2023.
DLD Environmental Services, Inc., 331 Broad Street, Plainwell, MI 49080. License No. PA-AH 0887. Accepted: August 7, 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.
Asepsis, Inc., P.O. Box 1287, Bensalem, PA 19020. License No. PA-HC 0014. Accepted: August 7, 2023.
Curtis Bay Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 118, Paradise, PA 17562. License No. PA-HC 0236. Accepted: August 17, 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
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
25-00911B: Humane Society of Northwestern PA 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506, Mill Creek Township, Erie County. Application received: August 2, 2023.
The construction and initial operation of an animal crematory
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.
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.
09-0024M: Waste Management—Tullytown Resource and Recovery Facility, 200 Bordentown Rd, Tullytown, PA 19007, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 6, 2023. This Plan Approval modifies the method of compliance with the short-term (e.g., lb/hr) sulfur oxide (SOx) limit applicable to Back-up Enclosed Flare 2 (Source ID: C02) at the Tullytown landfill. This Plan Approval allows the Tullytown landfill to replace sulfur oxide testing on Back-up Flare 2 with a mass balancing method, which requires the facility to conduct sampling and analysis of the raw inlet LFG to Back-up Enclosed Flare 2 for total reduced sulfur (''TRS'') and by calculating the SOx emission rate using mass balance principles, assuming that all sulfur is converted to SO2. The Tullytown landfill is a Title V facility due to potential emissions of NOx, CO, SOx and VOC. This Plan Approval does not authorize the installation of a new source, nor does it authorize any increase in emissions. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions 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 plan approval 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.
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.
60-00011, US Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 3500, White Deer, PA 17887, Gregg Township, Union County. Application received: March 24, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewalState Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Allenwood Federal Corrections Complex. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 60-00011. The facility's main sources include three natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, four natural gas-fired and two diesel-fired emergency generator engines, a cold cleaning machine, various natural gas-fired combustion sources and fuel storage tanks. The facility has potential emissions of 37.07 TPY of CO; 93.71 TPY of NOx; 0.41 TPY of SOx; 5.52 TPY of PM/PM10; 7.28 TPY of VOCs; 3.08 TPY HAPs; 77,379 TPY GHGs. All three natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 60. 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.
57-00006, Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Inc., 1895 Route 87, Hillsgrove, PA 18619, Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County. Application received: April 4, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Hillsgrove Plant. The facility's main sources include one 6.04 MMBtu/hr biomass boiler, one woodwaste storage silo, three hardwood lumber dry kilns and one sawmill consisting of several saws, debarker, chipper, storage bins and truck load-out. The facility has potential emissions of 4.56 TPY of CO; 6.09 TPY of NOx; 0.67 TPY of SOx; 11.28 TPY of PM/PM10; 1.14 TPY of VOCs; 0.53 TPY HAPs; 5,376 TPY GHGs. The biomass boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—NESHAPS for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 63. 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
40-00145, Utz Quality Foods LLC, 200 Stewart Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. Application received: May 31, 2023. The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for their units: kettle lines with fryers, kettle line burners, seasoning units, a baghouse as a control device, and natural gas as fuel. 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.
40-00151, American Flooring LLC, 180 Independence Dr, Pittston, PA 18640, Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Application received: July 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for their units: extrusion lines, laminating machines, glue machines, profiling machines, trim cutting machines, grinding room (granulators/pulverizing mills), milling machines, storage silos, and control devices such as cyclone separators, baghouses, prefilters, carbon adsorption filters, and a electrostatic precipitator. 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.
62-00148, Elkhorn Gas Processing LLC/Roystone, 4613 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74137-2852, Sheffield Township, Warren County. Application received: September 13, 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: a hot oil heater, two (2) existing lean-burn natural gas-fired compressor engines, an emergency generator engine, a glycol natural gas dehydrator and its associated reboiler, five (5) 30,000-gallon storage tanks, a 6,000-gallon vapor recovery tank, two 100-barrel waste oil tanks, and facility fugitives. Actual 2022 emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 1.449 tons PM, 12.352 tons NO, 0.035 ton SO, 11.346 tons CO, 25.06 tons VOC, and 0.13 ton xylenes. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for stationary RICE, the triethylene glycol dehydrator is subject to 40 CFR 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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP22-000026, WuXi AppTec, Inc., 4701 League Island Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: June 15, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a biopharmaceutical facility. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) 8.0 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr) natural gas boilers, two (2) 2,715-kilowatt (kW) diesel emergency generators, and one (1) 164 kW diesel fire pump. 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 ''WuXi AppTec, Inc., OP22-000026'' 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.''
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.
01-05043, AMZ Manufacturing Corp., 407 North Avenue, East Berlin, PA 17316, East Berlin Borough, Adams County. Application received: May 30, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the surface coating facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2022 are estimated at 7.18 tons of VOCs and < 1 ton each of CO, NOx, PM-10, SOx and HAP emissions. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d (Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal part surface coating processes) and 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 (Surface coating processes).
34-05004, Jay Fulkroad & Sons Inc., 2736 Free Spring Church Rd., McAlisterville, PA 17049, Fayette Township, Juniata County. Application received: May 10, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for limestone crushing and batch asphalt plants. Reported air emissions from the facility in 2022 were 4.15 tpy NOx, 4.63 tpy CO, 2.71 tpy PM10, 7.05 tpy SOx and 2.03 tpy VOCs. 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 for Federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
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.
09-00216, B. Blair Corporation, 95 Louise Dr, Ivyland, PA 18974, Northampton Township, Bucks County. Application received: December 21, 2022. This action is for the renewal of their existing SOOP. B. Blair operates two portable crushers at their facility in Ivyland. Stone and concrete are trucked in, crushed to size specifications and then trucked to construction sites for secondary use. The crushers are also permitted to operate temporarily at construction sites. The impact crusher is limited to 2,080 hours per year of operation and the jaw crusher is limited to 1,440 hours per year of operation. This hourly restriction results in a total annual NOx emission of 7.0 tons per year and an annual PM emission of 1.0 ton per year. The Operating Permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements 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.
09-00231, NewAge Industries, Inc., 145 James Way, Southampton, PA 18966, Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 1, 2022. This State-Only Operating Permit renewal is for a commercial manufacturing and fabrication facility for high quality plastic tubing, hose, and associated fitting and clamps. Sources consist of One (1) cleaning operation for solvents with vapor pressure less than 45 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius, and One (1) Kohler 302 hp, natural gas-fired engine. The primary pollutant of concern is Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC); VOC emissions are estimated to be 8.3 tpy. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-01040, Elliott Company Product Testing Facility, 718 Bullitt Avenue, Jeannette, PA 15644, City of Jeannette, Westmoreland County. Application received: July 21, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue an initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the Elliott Company Product Testing Facility located in the City of Jeannette, Westmoreland County. Air contamination sources at the facility include fugitive emissions from three (3) 20,000-gallon liquid natural gas and two (2) 18,000-gallon liquid propane gas storage tanks, test stand fugitive emissions, enclosed flare combustion, a staging area controlled by dual carbon adsorption units, a 459 Bhp natural gas-fired emergency generator engine, and diesel-fired portable generator engines for expander performance testing.
Potential emissions for the facility have been calculated as follows: 17.61 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 17.23 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 0.47 ton per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 0.47 ton per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 0.03 ton per year of sulfur oxides (SO2), 42.18 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 0.19 ton per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and 14,170 tons per year of greenhouse gases (CO2e).
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
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.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 65-01040) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
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
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (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. 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. 11130102. E.P. Bender Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, Reade Township, Cambria County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 77.0 acres. Receiving streams: Powell Run to Clearfield Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, WWF. Application received: August 22, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56120105. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Somerset Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 44.3 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Coxes Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: August 23, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 17921602. NPDES No. PA0214191. King Coal Sales, Inc., P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Morris Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a coal preparation plant and associated NPDES permit affecting 26.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Alder Run classified for the following use(s): CWF Application received: August 24, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54813011. Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., c/o Robert Kuperavage, 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, Blythe and East Norwegian, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 497.5 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: August 21, 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
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant, 814-342-8101.
Mining Permit No. 41030801. John Pepper, 2624 Route 514, Granville Summit, PA 16926, McNett Township, Lycoming County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: July 14, 2023. Approved: August 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 08150801. Lehman Family Irrevocable Trust, 157 Carpenter Street, Dushore, PA 18614, Standing Stone Township, Bradford County. Final bond release for a Small Noncoal surface mining operation. Restoration of 1.0 acre was completed. Application received: July 20, 2023. Approved: August 25, 2023.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 59230801. GP-104 No. PAM219010. Burtville Enterprises LLC, 2093 Bells Run Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. New permit application for a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 2.5 acres. This new permit supersedes the existing large noncoal permit, Permit No. 4976SM2. Receiving stream(s): Crooked Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: August 21, 2023. Accepted: August 22, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 19960801. Myron L. Keller, 540 Montour Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, Montour Township, Columbia County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Myron L. Keller. Application received: August 4, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58990812. R & M Stone, 718 Newhart Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by Apple Hill Farm. Application received: August 9, 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0599051. Mining Permit No. 11900201. Maple Coal Company, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Barr & Blacklick Townships, Cambria County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water due to coal refuse reprocessing activities affecting 134.2 acres. Receiving stream: Elk Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 12, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Elk Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond) N 002 (Sediment Pond) N 003 (Sediment Pond) N 004 (Sediment Pond) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—004 (All Weather Conditions) Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) N/A 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) N/A 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) N/A 2.0 4.0 5.0 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 N/A N/A N/A Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report
Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load.
NPDES No. PA0279391. Mining Permit No. 11150101. RES Coal, LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, Reade Township, Somerset County. Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 70.7 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Fallentimber Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving streams are included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: June 30, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to/and Fallentimber Run:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate [*] 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Treatment Precipitation Induced 004 New Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
NPDES No. PA0268933. Mining Permit No. 56120201. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 65.0 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Kauffman Run and Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: WWF. The receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 11, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Kauffman Run and Stonycreek River:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 004 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0201421. Mining Permit No. 03950105. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, West Franklin Township, Armstrong County. NPDES Permit renewal for continued post-mining passive water treatment at an existing surface bituminous coal mine, affecting 439.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: January 22, 2021.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to UNT to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 005 N Treatment Facility Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 Sulfate (mg/l) Monitor & Report pH (S.U) must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. 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. PA0279463. Mining Permit No. 44170801. William Shafranich & Son Excavating, LLC, 8782 Back Mountain Road, Milroy, PA 17063, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. Renewal of a NPDES permit affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. No TMDL Applicable. Application received: August 25, 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 Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 001 Existing Stormwater N/A 002 Existing Stormwater N/A 001A Existing Sediment Trap A
Emergency SpillwayPrecipitation Induced 002A Existing Sediment Trap B
Emergency SpillwayPrecipitation Induced The proposed effluent limits for outfall(s) 001A and 002A (emergency spillways) are as follows:
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report The proposed effluent limits for emergency spillways 001A and 002A are as follows:
In response to precipitation events LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event
Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
Daily
Instant Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report
In response to precipitation events GREATER THAN the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event pH (S.U) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0
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)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant, 570-830-3077.
E3902223-002. Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 11, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the construction of the Saucon Valley Country Club Irrigation Improvement project: 1) A fill within the normal pool elevation of Weyhill Pond (CWF, MF) consisting of the modification of the existing 1.0-acre, 3-ft deep pond to construct a 2.6-acre, 11-ft deep pond having a 70-foot long earthen weir overflow structure, a 26-LF, 10-inch diameter CMP outlet culvert, a 20-LF, 10-inch diameter cast iron outlet pipe, a 44-LF, 10-inch diameter cast iron intake pipe, a 4-foot x 4-foot concrete structure, a gate valve, and value box within the floodway of Saucon Creek (CWF, MF). This pond expansion will encroach upon 1.85 acres of the floodway of Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) and result in a net cut of 3,229 yd3 within the floodway. 2) A utility line crossing of 20-LF of the floodway of Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch diameter HDPE water transfer pipe. 3) A utility line crossing of 150-LF of the floodway of Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch diameter HDPE water transfer pipe. 4) A utility line crossing of 40-LF of the floodway of Saucon Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch diameter HDPE water transfer pipe. The project is located directly northeast of the Saucon Valley Country Club Weyhell Golf Course, approximately 0.3 mile northeast of the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Weyhill Road (Hellertown, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 33` 18.88", Longitude: -75° 21` 58.44") in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County.
E4802223-005. Valley Industrial Properties, LLC, 2 E. 10th Street, Northampton, PA 18067, East Bangor Borough, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 14, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Capital Quarry Restoration Project: 1) To fill and maintain an existing, abandoned, 0.95-acre water-filled lacustrine slate quarry pit (CWF, MF) having permanent pool depths ranging from 10-ft to 68-ft for the purpose of eliminating a safety hazard and preparing the site for potential future development. 2) To fill 0.27-acre of PSS wetlands for the purpose of site grading associated with the project. The project is located on the north side of West Central Avenue (SR 512), approximately 0.4 mile northwest of the intersection of West Central Avenue (SR 512) and North Broad Street (SR 1035), (Bangor and Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 52` 51", Longitude: -75° 11` 41") in East Bangor Borough, Northampton County.
E4002223-015. Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, 1000 Wilkes-Barre Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18709, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 10, 2023.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project within an 1,800-LF reach of Abrahams Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of the removal of legacy sediment, alterations of the existing stream banks to create side slopes ranging from 3:1 to 4:1, riparian plantings, and the placement of a 55-foot wide, 100-foot long R-4 apron adjacent to an existing flood control gate. The project is located directly northwest of the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Swetland Lane (Pittston, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 18` 19.59"; Longitude: -75° 50` 59.9") in Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County.
E4002223-019. Tom Nardone, 2719 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 18, 2023.
To construct and maintain an addition to an existing boathouse consisting of a 215 ft2, pile-supported wooden dock structure at Pole # 250 within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 2719 Lakeside Drive (SR 415) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 32"; Longitude: -76° 2` 24") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County.
E4002223-020. Sean Moran, 87 Washington Avenue, Plymouth, PA 18651, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: August 18, 2023.
To remove an existing 595 ft2 dock and to construct and maintain a 1,704 ft2, pile-supported boathouse structure at Pole # 273.5 within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at the intersection of Duck Lane and Lakeside Drive (SR 415) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 7.92"; Longitude: -76° 2` 42.39") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County.
E4502223-006. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: May 11, 2023.
To construct and maintain an outfall structure in the floodway of Ross Common Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch Ductile Iron pipe which will discharge into a covered discharge channel consisting of No. 57 limestone, R-4 riprap banks and metal grating covering the channel. The project is located approximately 1.2 miles north of the intersection of North Broadway (Route 115) and Borough Street (Saylorsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 52` 37", Longitude: -75° 17` 19") in Hamilton Township, Monroe County.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant, 484-250-5157.
E1501123-015. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 7000 Geerdes Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, London Britain Township, New London Township, and Franklin Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 8, 2023.
Latitude: 39.734711°, Longitude: -75.793617°.
Description:
PennDOT District 6-0 is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the SR 896 Safety Improvement Project:
1. To place fill within wetland area (WL001, PEM) associated with roadway shoulder and embankment improvements resulting in 769.3 square feet (0.018 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.734711, Longitude 75.793617 W).
2. To place fill within wetland area (WL003, PEM) associated with roadway shoulder and embankment improvements resulting in 136 square feet (0.003 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.734700, Longitude 75.793242 W).
3. To construct and maintain a 24-inch diameter RCP outfall within an ephemeral watercourse (WL005) resulting in 15.6 linear feet (46.8 square feet, 0.001 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.745390, Longitude 75.808261 W).
4. To place fill within wetland area (WL006, PEM) associated with roadway shoulder and embankment improvements resulting in 483.3 square feet (0.011 acre) of permanent wetland impact. This activity also includes the placement of a riprap apron for an 18-inch diameter RCP outfall (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.747381, Longitude 75.813547 W).
5. To remove an existing 18-inch RCP outfall, and in its place, construct and maintain a new 18-inch RCP outfall with riprap to new 18-inch RCP inlet and headwall carrying an ephemeral watercourse (WL008). This activity will result in 43.0 linear feet (215 square feet, 0.005 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.753531, Longitude 75.827798 W).
6. To place riprap apron and inlet protection for an existing 41-inch by 27-inch elliptical RCP culvert carrying an unnamed tributary to the West Branch White Clay Creek (WL007, TSF-MF) resulting in 25.4 linear feet (254 square feet, 0.006 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.754207, Longitude 75.828452 W).
7. To place fill within an ephemeral watercourse (WL009) associated with the construction of a stormwater management facility resulting in 35 linear feet (105 square feet, 0.002 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.758426, Longitude 75.834412 W).
8. To place fill within an ephemeral watercourse (WL012) associated with vertical realignment and grading for a roadway. This activity will result in 25.0 linear feet (200 square feet, 0.005 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.759331, Longitude 75.834907 W).
9. To place fill within a wetland area (WL015, PEM) due to drainage improvement and driveway construction resulting in 113 square feet (0.003 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.759557, Longitude 75.864912 W).
10. To place fill within an unnamed tributary to the West Branch White Clay Creek (WL014, TSF-MF) due to roadway vertical realignment and placement of roadway embankment fill. The placement of fill will result in 140 linear feet (702 square feet, 0.016 acre) of permanent watercourse impact and will be mitigated by relocating the unnamed tributary adjacent to the new roadway embankment (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.759659, Longitude 75.834656 W).
11. To construct and maintain an 18-inch HDPE outfall and pipe extension within an ephemeral watercourse (WL016) resulting in 17 linear feet (51 square feet, 0.001 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.761560, Longitude 75.832950 W).
12. To place riprap for a 30-inch diameter outfall and realign an unnamed tributary to West Clay Creek (WL010, TSF-MF) resulting in 9.6 linear feet (48 square feet, 0.001 acre) of permanent watercourse impact (USGS PA Newark West; West Grove Quadrangle—Latitude 39.759557, Longitude 75.836959 W).
This project involves five miles of safety improvements along SR 896 which commences at the New London Road/Chambers Rock Road intersection in London Britain Township and ends at the Newark Road/Cobblers Lane intersection in New London Township in Chester County.
E4601223-025. Marlborough Township, 6040 Upper Ridge Road, Green Lane, PA 18054, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 9, 2022.
Marlborough Township is proposing to demolish and remove structures, excavate and remove debris, restore, and stabilize a property located at 4677 Geryville Pike with 0.32 acre of disturbance as part of a Chapter 106 Floodplain Restoration. This project is located within the floodway and floodplain of the Unami Creek (USGS PA Perkiomenville Quadrangle). Latitude: 40.32865°, Longitude: -75.45161°.
E4601223-027. Perkiomen Township, 1 Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 10, 2023.
To demolish and remove the existing houses, accessory structure, foundations, pads, on-lot septic systems, wells, and other site improvements and to maintain as an open lawn ground with native trees and vegetation along the floodplain of the Perkiomen Creek (WWF-MF) associated with the Floodplain Management Site Restoration. The sites are located at 1, 2, 3, and 5 Haldeman Road, 6, 10, 26, and 31 Skippack Pike, and 17 and 19 Waterman Road (Perkiomenville, PA USGS map) in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.253375°, Longitude: -75.460649°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205123-016. PennDOT District 11-0, 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Forward Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 28, 2023.
Latitude: 40°, 12`, 22.8096", Longitude: -79°, 51`, 27.6265".
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the existing, 10` wide, 6.06` high, 127` long, Single Span Concrete T-Beam Bridge, and to construct and maintain a replacement, 11.5` wide, 5.5` high, 105` long Precast Concrete Box Culvert, with end sections, in Beckets Run (WWF), and to construction and maintain stream bank protection along 85 LF on the upstream side, and along 57 LF on the downstream side, of the proposed culvert. Cumulatively, the project will have a permanent impact of 142 LF, and a temporary impact of 314 LF, on Beckets Run (WWF).
For the purpose of replacing the structure carrying SR 0136 over Beckets Run (WWF).
The project site is located near the intersection of Ella Hollow Road and Rainbow Run Road (Donora, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 12`, 22.8096"; W: -79°, 51`, 27.6265"; Sub-basin 19C; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Forward Township, Allegheny County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D64-001EA. Matthew Marchisello, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Canaan Township, Wayne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 22, 2023.
Applicant proposes to remove the Waymart No. 7 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 1,500 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across a tributary to Racket Brook (CWF, MF) (Waymart, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.5823, Longitude: 75.4548).
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