[53 Pa.B. 7183]
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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/
NewHarvey Wason
2823 Farmhouse Lane
James Creek, PA 16657Huntingdon County 92.7 331.79 Swine NA Renewal Wilmer W. Nolt
166 Ulrich Road
Peach Bottom, PA 17563Lancaster County 293 229.51 Ducks/
DairyHQ New
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: Lorrie Fritz, CA2, 570-830-3048.
Application No. 1323502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.
d/b/a Jack Frost Ski AreaAddress Jack Frost Mountain Summit Lodge
P.O. Box 1539
Blakeslee, PA 18610-1539Municipality Kidder Township County Carbon County Responsible Official Mr. Casey Mangels
JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.
Jack Frost Mountain Summit Lodge
P.O. Box 1539
Blakeslee, PA 18610-1539Consulting Engineer Mr. Robert H. Schemmerling, P.E.
RHS Engineering, Inc.
2909 Conococheague Lane
Greencastle, PA 17225Application Received September 7, 2023 Description Applicant proposes modifying the system to install treatment per the Lead and Copper Rule and greensand filtration for the reduction of iron and manganese. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David J. Sterrett, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6846.
Application No. 2523505, Construction/Operation, Public Water Supply
Applicant Summit Township Water Authority Address 1230 Townhall Road West
Suite 200
Erie, PA 16509Municipality Waterford Township County Erie County Responsible Official Brian Hiles
1230 Townhall Road West
Suite 200
Erie, PA 16509Consulting Engineer Christopher M. Kogelnik, P.E. 8150 Sterling Court
Mentor, OH 44060Application Received November 6, 2023 Description New Well No. 4 as a replacement well at Mitchell Well Field, Moore Road, Waterford Township, Erie County. Contact: David J. Sterrett, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6846.
Application No. 4323501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality City of Sharon County Mercer County Responsible Official Michael J. Fili, VP
Capital Planning, Design & Construction
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Kevin T. Pugliesi, P.E.
Mott MacDonald
Two Allegheny Center
Nova Tower 2
Suite 1301
Pittsburgh, PA 15212Application Received November 3, 2023 Description Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant—Pre-treatment Process Improvements: New pre-sedimentation basin, replace Actiflo with conventional coagulation, flocculation, and plate settlers. Update chemical feed systems for PAC, Potassium Permanganate, Filter Aid polymer, Wastewater polymer, and Dewatering polymer. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 5023514, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant MRPI Amity Hall, LLC Address 3300 Block Susquehanna Trail
Duncannon, PA 17020Municipality Watts Township County Perry County Responsible Official Matthew J. Clymer
509 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202Consulting Engineer Glace Associates, Inc.
3705 E Trindle Road
Suite 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received August 17, 2023 Description Construction application for a new nontransient noncommunity water system to serve approximately 370 people from two groundwater wells.
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.
2101 Barletta Road, Primary Facility ID # 870416, 2101 Barletta Road, Hazleton, PA 18202, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Barry Isett & Associates, 5420 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA 18104 on behalf of One Maplewood, LLC, 22 South Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with used motor oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Standard Speaker on September 21, 2023. Application received: October 30, 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 Elizabethtown Borough Maintenance Garage, Primary Facility ID # 870494, 101 East Plum Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Elizabethtown Borough, 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on October 19, 2023. Application received: October 26, 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.
114 Forrest Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 844211, 114 Forrest Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072, Nazareth Borough, Montgomery County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf of Max Berger, Narberth Associates LP and 123 Coulter Investors LP, 113 North Essex Avenue, 1st Floor, Narberth, PA 19072, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site soil and groundwater have been found to be impacted with No. 2 fuel oil. The proposed future use of the property will be residential for multifamily housing. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Herald on September 15, 2023. Application received: October 3, 2023.
9345 Andover Road Transformer Oil Spill, Primary Facility ID # 869884, 9345 Andover Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Chris Zeliznak, PG, Stantec Consulting Services Inc., 1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 140, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of George Horvat, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, S7-2, Philadelphia, PA 19103, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil has been contaminated with PCBs. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Philadelphia County Times on September 20, 2023. Application received: September 22, 2023.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
WMGR081NC001. UNICOR—Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Route 901 and Interstate 81, Minsersville, PA 17954-0727, White Deer Township, Union County. Renewal Application for the operation of the Federal Prison Industries UNICOR RBG at FCI Allenwood. Application received: October 31, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. 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.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
WMGR081-NE001. Unicor Federal Prison Industries, Route 901 and I-81, Minersville, PA 17954, Butler Township, Schuylkill County. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under General Permit WMGR081 for the processing of electronic waste for beneficial reuse. Application received: October 30, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 1, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGR123NW020, PennEnergy Resources, LLC Reno Well Pad, 3000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 300, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, Middlesex Township, Butler County. The application requests approval to install one aboveground storage tank and secondary containment at the Reno Well Pad site to store, process, and beneficially reuse oil and gas liquid waste. Sources for these waters will include PER projects as well as other generators engaged in similar processes and activities (both unconventional wells and conventional wells). Water will be transmitted to and from the tank using tanker trucks and piping. Application received: November 2, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 6, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to C, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. 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.
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.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
301357. Danco Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 941, Oil City, PA 16301, Barkeyville Borough, Venango County. Applicant is proposing to renew the residual waste processing permit for a processing, recycling and disposal facility for various used and contaminated non-hazardous wastewaters, including petroleum contaminated wastewaters from various commercial and industrial sources. Application received: October 30, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: November 6, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. 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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
101732. Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling, LLC, 500 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, West Elizabeth Borough, Allegheny County. New Municipal Waste Transfer Station to be located at 1101 5th Street. Application received: September 25, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Regional Files, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. 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.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848.
WMGR038NW006. Environmental Rubber Solutions, LLC, 600 Indiana Ave, Blairsville, PA 15717, Blacklick Township, Indiana County. The applicant proposes to process waste tires and tire-derived material for fuel and consumer products. Application received: October 30, 2023.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Program Manager, 814-332-6848, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, 800-654-5984.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR081SC004. re:Cycle Reverse Logistics, LLC, 121-123 Commerce Avenue, Greencastle, PA 17225, Antrim Township, Franklin County. The WMGR081 general permit authorizes the processing by disassembling, mechanical processing (by sizing, shaping, separating and volume reduction only), and associated storage prior to reuse or recycling at the processing or transfer facility, of uncontaminated and source-separated electronic devices. Application received: October 27, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: October 31, 2023.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to John L. Oren, P.E., Permits Chief, Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
Boston Green Fuel Co. Inc., 102 Charles Eldridge Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347. License No. PA-AH0946. Accepted: September 26, 2023.
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.
Set Environmental, Inc., 450 Sumac Road, Wheeling, IL 60090. License No. PA-AH S226. Accepted: October 16, 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 G. Balog, P.E. New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
43-270O: CCL Container, 1 Llodio Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148, City of Hermitage, Mercer County. Application received: October 23, 2023. For the removal of an existing aluminum can production line and the installation and initial operation of a replacement at their facility in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Mark J Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager.
13-00003B: Panther Creek Power Operating LLC, 4 Dennison Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. Application received: June 15, 2023.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b) that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting comments and intends to issue Plan Approval # 13-00003B, to Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC (the Permittee), 4 Dennison Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240 for their facility located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. This plan approval will be incorporated into the facilities Title V operating permit # 13-00003 through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Panther Creek submitted the application to combust tire derived fuel (TDF) as a supplemental fuel as described in the Permittee's June 15, 2023 Plan Approval Application and any other subsequent supplemental submissions.
Plan Approval No. 13-00003B is to allow the two existing Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC (Panther Creek) circulating fluidized bed (CFB) combustors (Pyropower Unit # 1, Source 031 and Pyropower Unit # 2, Source 032), which are both currently permitted to combust culm and No. 2 fuel oil, to also combust tire derived fuel (TDF) as a supplemental fuel up to 15% by weight on a monthly basis. The TDF will be chipped and processed prior to delivery to Panther Creek, by other non-affiliated parties to meet the definition of a fuel under EPA's Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Rule (NHSM).
While a change in fuel can trigger Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) applicability, the facility operates under a Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) permit (13-00003A, issued May 25, 2023) and since the PAL limits will not be exceeded by this modification, PSD is not applicable. The existing boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Da—Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart UUUUU—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. The facility will be subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The facility shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The amount of tires (TDF) to be burned is limited to 78,000 tons per year, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The following shows the existing not to exceed PAL emission limits from the facility:
PAL Pollutant Emission Limitation TPY (12-month rolling sum)
PM Filterable 113.81 PM10 Filt + Condensable 86.12 PM2.5 Filt + Condensable 35.55 SO2 603.65 NOx 586.85 CO 381.05 Fluorides (not including HF) 3.0 H2SO4 15.15 Pb 0.03 CO2e 1,116,217.64 Persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the following address. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval No. 13-00003B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at The Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School Auditorium, 912 Coal Region Way, Lansford, PA 18232 and runs from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear.
Copies of the applications, the Department's technical reviews and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner P.E, Northeast Region Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing.
This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 3 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To ensure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through December 28, 2023.
The Department will address comments from the public before any final actions are taken on the proposals. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner P.E, Northeast Region Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the previously listed address, or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information regarding the previously listed information, contact Mark Wejkszner P.E. at (570) 826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-05096F: Reading Hospital, P.O. Box 16052, Reading, PA 19612, West Reading Borough, Berks County. Application received: August 18, 2023. For the reactivation of a cogeneration plant at the Reading Hospital. Potential emissions from the cogeneration plant are estimated to be: 16.03 tpy CO, 15.81 tpy NOx, 5.35 tpy PM10/PM2.5, 0.88 tpy SOx, 1.84 tpy VOC, and 0.75 tpy of a single HAP (formaldehyde). 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 requirements (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed reactivation. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are 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.
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.
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.
14-00002, Graymont (PA), Inc., 375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Benner and Spring Townships, Centre County. Application received: November 25, 2020. For their Pleasant Gap, Bellefonte, and Con-Lime facility. The previously listed Pleasant Gap plant operation consists of the key kiln constructions/operations No. 6—8, which are associated with Source IDs P408, P413 and P418, respectively, as well as the various stone and lime material handling, processing and storage operations associated with Source IDs P275, P306, P308—P310, P311, P313, P314, P320, P322, P322A, P323—P326, P403, P404, P409—P411 (including their required controls, such as baghouses, wet suppression, etc.), the Source ID P412 fuel handling equipment for the previously listed rotary kilns (P408 and P413), the emergency diesel generators associated with Source IDs P321 and P328, the Source IDs P320A Cal-Ag diesel generator, and the various Source ID 032 combustions sources, including other miscellaneous combustion sources. Additionally, the sources that are currently shutdown or deactivated under a maintenance plan submitted to the Department for the facility are incorporated into this renewal authorization. The type and quantity of pollutants emitted on a facility-wide PTE basis (ton/yr) are estimated, as follows: 1,067.9 ton/yr NOx; 913.5 tons/yr CO; 302.6 tons/yr SO2; <50 tons/yr VOC; 121 tons/yr HAP (as HCl); 996,590 tons/yr GHG (as CO2e); 204.9 tons/yr PM-10; 136.5 tons/yr PM2.5; and 334.5 tpy for PM (including filterable and condensable). Multiple modifications to the facility have been approved by currently active plan approvals that will be incorporated into the renewal permit, including Plan Approvals 14-00002N&P (issued in 2012 and 2014) relative to the construction of Kiln 8 project, Plan Approval 14-00002R (issued in 2017) relative to the construction of new enhanced hydrate lime production process equipment (Source ID P313), Plan Approval 14-00002S (issued in 2017) relative to the addition of natural gas as fuel option for the rotary kilns (Source IDs P408 and P413), and Plan Approval 14-00002T (issued in 2017) relative to the construction of new material bagging operations (Source ID P311). The new sources will be incorporated as well as the other changes to the facility that were made over permit cycle, under the RFD plan approval exemption approvals, as well as the other changes sent in by the company's notices relating to de minimis emission increases and deactivation/maintenance plan submittals. As noted previously, the Graymont facility is a major PSD source and will continue to be subject to NOx, CO and 502 PAL permit requirements, along with the other applicable regulatory requirements including the National Standards of Performance for lime kilns, mineral processing facilities, coal processing, and stationary diesel reciprocating engines, which are codified within 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts HH, OOO, Y, and IIII, respectively, and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for lime manufacturing plants (including the 2020 amendments), industrial boilers and process heaters, and stationary diesel reciprocating engines, which are codified within 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart AAAAA (including 2020 amendment), DDDDD, and ZZZZ, respectively. Additionally, the renewal authorization has incorporated the existing case-by-case RACT NOx limits for the rotary kilns Source ID P408 and P413 kilns and their existing work practices pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.99, as well as the newly applicable presumptive RACT requirements and compliance demonstration requirements codified in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.112 and 129.115 on these rotary kilns in addition to the vertical kiln (Source ID P418) and other sources. Moreover, the facility includes sources that are subject to the revised Compliance Assurance Monitoring as required pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64, along with other Title V monitoring requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F and G. The Title V permit renewal authorization has incorporated all applicable Federal and State air quality regulatory requirements, including the testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practices and other compliance demonstration requirement to verify compliance in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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: Norm Frederick 570-826-2409.
39-00040, Carpenter Co./Upper Macungie, P.O. Box 519, 57A Olin Way, Fogelsville, PA 18051-0519, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: March 3, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the manufacturing of plastics and foam products facility located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh 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 16.329 MMBtu/HR boiler and EPS manufacturing, and polyurethane foam manufacturing. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00198, Blommer Chocolate Company/East Greenville Plant, 1101 Blommer Drive, East Greenville, PA 18041, Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Application received: January 24, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Title V Operating Permit for the manufacture of wholesale chocolate and cocoa products, such as cocoa powder, cocoa butter and chocolate liquor. As a results of potential emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), the facility is a major station source (Title V) as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendment, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. On November 11, 2022, the ''Additional RACT requirements for major sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS'' of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (reference 52 Pa.B. 6960), commonly referred as RACT III requirements were finalized and effective. The facility is subject to the applicable RACT III requirements, pertaining to VOC emissions, and is not subject to the applicable RACT III requirements, pertaining to NOx emissions as its potential-to-emit NOx emissions are less than 50 tons per year. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.114 as well as RACT II = RACT III review, the applicable alternate RACT II requirements are as stringent as the alternate RACT III requirements. Therefore, there are no other new applicable regulations to the facility. The proposed Title V Operating Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The renewal permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements 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.
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: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
39-00057, St Lukes Health Network Inc., 1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Application received: October 11, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of boilers and emergency generators at their general medical and surgical hospital. 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.
66-00013, UGI Energy Services LLC, 1 Merdian Blvd, Ste 2C01, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Washington Township, Wyoming County. Application received: October 20, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources for their compressor station and liquified natural gas operation. 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.
13-00010, Westchester Plastics LLC, 42 Mountain Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 18240, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. Application received: August 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their extruders, production lines, silos, and burnoff oven. This also includes their Aeropulse dust collectors and other baghouses as control devices. 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.
39-00110, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation, 8201 Industrial Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: October 19, 2023. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit for their food can assembly lines with ovens, draw/redraw can assembly lines, and video jet printers. These sources include filter boxes as control devices. 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.
03-00246, Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: December 13, 2022. The Department intends to re-issue the Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a coal preparation plant, known as the Keystone East Facility. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of coal stockpiles, conveyers, a crusher, a diesel engine (128-bhp) and roadways. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes covers, enclosures, a water truck, engine oxidation catalyst, and tarping of truck loads. Coal throughput is limited to a maximum of 500,000 tons of raw coal per year. Facility emissions are 4.2 tons of PM10, 0.7 ton of NOx, 0.3 ton of VOC, and 0.2 ton of CO per year. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subparts Y, 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, testing, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
10-00303, CUE, Inc., 11 Leonberg Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-3601, Cranberry Township, Butler County. Application received: October 31, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include natural gas combustion sources, casting machines (11), adhesive application, mold cleaning, and a degreasing unit. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 6.74 TPY NOx, 1.35 TPY CO, 47.00 TPY VOC, 3.83 TPY HAPs, 0.68 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.04 TPY SOx. The facility is a synthetic minor and has taken throughput limits on the processes so as not to exceed 47 tons per year of VOC emissions. Additionally, the adhesive application's throughput limit is limited by its HAP emission restriction of 3.7 tons per year. The adhesive application is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.77 for control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The renewal 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.
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.
67-03045, Acco Material Handling Solutions, Inc., 76 Acco Drive, York, PA 17402, York Township, York County. Application received: July 27, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the manufacturing facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2022 are estimated at 0.76 ton of VOCs and 0.16 ton of 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).
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03056, Weaver Industries, Inc., 425 South 4th Street, Denver, PA 17517, Denver Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: June 30, 2023. For their graphite products manufacturing facility. The subject facility has the potential-to-emit 7.32 tpy PM. The Operating Permit will include emission limits 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 and 129.63.
06-05162, Texas Eastern Transmission/Bernville, 306 Station Road, Robesonia, PA 19551, North Heidelberg Township, Berks County. Application received: June 2, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the natural gas compressor station. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 57 tpy of NOx, 72 tpy of CO, 11 tpy of PM10, 23 tpy of SOx, 44 tpy of VOC and 5 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa—Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015 and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
36-03103, Kunzler & Co., Inc., 652 Manor Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. Application received: August 1, 2023. For the operation of a meat processing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.4 tpy PM, 5.1 tpy NOx, 23.5 tpy CO, 0.9 tpy VOC, and less than 0.9 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.
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.
46-00048, H&K Inc. (Chalfont Asphalt Plant), 2051 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474, Hilltown Township, Bucks County. Application received: July 21, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a Batch Asphalt Plant at this site. There have been no modifications made to the source emitting equipment at this facility. The facility maintains a synthetic minor operating status by limiting annual asphalt production to 395,000 tons per year and maintaining total NOx emissions to less than 10.27 tons per year and total VOC emissions to less than 5.73 tons per year. The renewed permit includes testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, state, and Federal 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.
23-00001, Sunoco, LLC—Marcus Hook Race Fuels, 100 Green Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-4800, Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. Application received: December 19, 2022. This is for an initial State Only Operating Permit for two (2) loading racks and various petroleum storage tanks which service their race fuel blending operations. The only pollutants of concern are volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) due to evaporative losses, and the facility has elected to take appropriate operating and emission restrictions to maintain a synthetic minor operating status. The permit shall restrict VOC emissions to 24.9 tons per year and shall restrict HAP emissions to 24.9 tons per year (combined), and 9.9 tons per year (individual). Since the facility will no longer be considered a major source of HAP emissions, the Federal NESHAP requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart R for gasoline distribution facilities, are no longer applicable and shall be replaced by the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart BBBBBB. The facility's SIC and NAIC codes will also be revised from Petroleum Refining to Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals. The permit includes moni- toring, 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.
46-00240, JBS Souderton, Inc., 249 Allentown Rd, Souderton, PA 18964, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. Application received: June 16, 2023. This is a renewal of Synthetic Minor Operating Permit that limits the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to less than 21 tons per 12-month rolling period at a meat packing facility. The operation is subjected to Federal NESHAPS and NSPS regulations. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant 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.
46-00059, Handelok Bags Co. Inc., 701 W 5th St., Lansdale, PA 19446, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Application received: August 17, 2022. This is a renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a non-heatset flexographic printing facility. The proposed renewal of the Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The facility's major air emission includes four (4) aqueous-based flexographic printing presses and one (1) aqueous-based laminator. There have been no changes since the last permit was issued in May 2013. The primary pollutant of concern is volatile organic compounds (VOC). The potential total VOC emissions for the processing plant is limited to 24.9 tons per year. 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.
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. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 56743705. NPDES No. PA0235695. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Paint and Adams Townships, Somerset and Cambria Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to construct a pipeline to the existing sludge disposal holes, extend refuse conveyor, construct new access road and add two new NPDES points; affecting 49.3 proposed coal refuse disposal support acres. Receiving Stream(s): Paint Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 4, 2021. Accepted: September 16, 2021. Withdrawn: November 1, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32061302. NPDES No. PA0235768. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Young Township, Indiana County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for construction and maintenance of two (2) treatment ponds, affecting 4.6 proposed surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Blacklegs Creek, Classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 23, 2023. Accepted: March 20, 2023. Withdrawn: November 1, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 10120107. NPDES No. PA0259403. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Donegal Township, Butler County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit. Application received: November 1, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54030103. Jett Contracting Company, 231 Winfield Drive, Brockton, PA 17925, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation affecting 116.0 acres. Receiving stream: Morgan's Run, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: October 19, 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 2.
Mining Permit No. 08230302. GP-104 NPDES No. PAM223009. S & J Stone, LLC, 3001 Sugar Hill Road, Sugar Hill, PA 18846, Monroe Township, Bradford County. Applications for a new large noncoal (industrial minerals) surface mine and coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) affecting 27.4 acres. The surface mining operation proposes to conduct blasting. A land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat is proposed with this application. A variance is included to conduct mining and support activities within 100 feet of Kent Run. The stream encroachment activities consist of erosion and sediment controls and a stream crossing. Receiving stream(s): Kent Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: October 30, 2023. Accepted: November 6, 2023.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, 724-925-5500, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03020402. NPDES No. PA0250406. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, West Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal site and related NPDES permit. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary and Buffalo Creek; classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: November 3, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 49030301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224316. Meckley's Limestone Products Co., Inc., 1543 SR 225, Herndon, PA 17830, Lower Mahanoy and Jordan Townships, Northumberland County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 178.3 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Upper Fiddlers Run and Upper Fiddlers Run, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: October 16, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 58110808. NPDES Permit No. PA0226416. Kazmierczak, 1000 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES Permit affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Wellmans Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: October 25, 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. PA0213161. Mining Permit No. 56950106. PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Revision of an NPDES permit affecting 62.8 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Schrock Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 24, 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 Schrock Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 005 Existing Stormwater/Mine Drainage Treatment Intermittent
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall 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 1.5 1.8 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.
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. PA0279668. Mining Permit No. 31180301. U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17042, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 85.5 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to/and Mill Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: August 29, 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 outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to/and Mill Creek:
Outfall Number
New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 006A Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 007A Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 008A Existing Pumped Groundwater Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls 008A (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.7 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 006A (All Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 007A (Dry Weather Discharges) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Suspended Solids (ml/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (°C) XXX XXX XXX Report
Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) XXX XXX XXX Report Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Sulfate (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 007A (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Iron (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls 001 and 002 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
NPDES No. PA0280551. Mining Permit No. 20800302. L. R. Glover Gravel, 2188 Strong Road, Waterford, PA 16441, Bloomfield Township, Crawford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: September 18, 2023.
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)).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Kipp Starks, Aquatic Biologist Supervisor, 814-342-8110.
E1704223-006. Mineral Basin Solar Power, LLC, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 601, Boston, MA 02210, Girard Township, Goshen Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 13, 2023.
The applicant is proposing to construct a 400-megawatt photovoltaic solar generating project and associated infrastructure on approximately 2,676 acres of land. The facility will consist of solar panels and racking system, inverters, a network of electricity collection cables, substation, switchyard, laydown yards, and perimeter fencing around the panel arrays and substation. As proposed, the project will permanently impact 0.21 acre of wetlands and 0.01 acre of stream. Temporary impacts are 0.01 acre of wetland and 0.01 acre of stream. The impacted streams are unnamed tributaries of Deer Creek (CWF, MF) and the wetlands are not exceptional value. The appli- cant proposes to mitigate the wetland impacts by purchasing credits from the in-lieu fee program. Latitude: 41° 4` 32.31", Longitude: -78° 17` 53.91".
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002223-022. Sugarloaf Logistics, LLC, 1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 330, Allentown, PA 18106, Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 23, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Sugarloaf Logistics Building 382: 1) A fill within 0.01-acre of PFO Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructed a fill slope associated with a building and parking lot. 2) A fill within 0.05-acre of PFO Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructed a fill slope associated with a building and parking lot. 3) A fill within 0.01-acre of PFO Wetlands (Other) for the purpose of constructed a fill slope associated with a building and parking lot. The project is located approximately 0.3 mile southeast of the intersection of Tomhicken Road and Ardennes Lane (Conyngham, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 58` 23", Longitude: -76° 3` 17") in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. Latitude: 40° 58` 23", Longitude: -76° 3` 17".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E0306223-006. Freeport Borough, 414 Market Street, Freeport, PA 16229, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 6, 2023.
To construct and maintain improvements at the existing sewage treatment plant within the 100-year flood plain approximately 700 feet north of the confluence of Buffalo Creek and Allegheny River impacting a total of approximately 3 acres of the flood plain for the construction of a new SBR plant, conversion of the existing trickling filter to a flow storage basin, conversion of existing clarigesters to aerobic digesters, construction of a new UV disinfection building, modification of existing sludge drying beds, facility fencing, and related grading and pavement. This project also includes construction of a new outfall to Buffalo Creek permitted under GP040306221-001. Latitude: 41.670528°, Longitude: -79.690056°.
E3306223-004. Bridging Pennsylvania Developer I LLC, Nova Tower 1, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Brookville Borough, Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 5, 2023.
This highway improvement project proposes the following activities: 1. To remove the existing seven-span SR 0080, Section 550 Westbound (WB) bridge and to construct and maintain a four-span continuous composite weathering steel plate girder bridge having a total normal span of 1,039.83 feet, an underclearance of 127.80 feet, and an out-to-out length of 60.29 feet over North Fork Redbank Creek (41.170646 N, 79.072910 W); 2. To remove the existing eight-span SR 0080, Section 550 Eastbound (EB) bridge and to construct and maintain a four-span continuous composite weathering steel plate girder bridge having a total normal span of 1,039.83 feet, an underclearance of 127.86 feet, and an out-to-out length of 60.29 feet over North Fork Redbank Creek (41.170646 N, 79.072910 W); 3. To rehabilitate an existing 72-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) by installing 4-inch thick concrete paving, to replace the existing headwall with a tapered inlet, and to construct and maintain a 731.4-foot long, 72-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) extension of the existing stream enclosure (to accommodate the proposed roadway fill slopes) along UNT North Fork Redbank Creek (41.16993 N, 79.07998 W) and to realign a 541-foot long section of UNT North Fork Redbank Creek downstream of the proposed culvert extension; 4. To construct and maintain a 165-foot long precast concrete box culvert extension having a normal span of 10.0 feet and an underclearance of 8.0 feet (6.0 feet effective, with baffles) along the existing concrete arch stream enclosure along UNT North Fork Redbank Creek (41.17105 N, 79.06912 W) and to realign four sections of stream channel totaling 1,491 feet to accommodate the proposed roadway fill slopes; additionally, the bottom of the existing arch culvert will be removed and replaced with concrete baffles to establish a natural stream bottom through the total length of the proposed structure; 5. To construct and maintain a 54-inch diameter RCP extension (32.73 feet upstream of the existing and 40.52 feet downstream) along the existing 54-inch diameter RCP stream enclosure along UNT North Fork Redbank Creek (41.17033 N, 79.05876 W) and to realign 838 feet of stream channel (included with the 1,491 feet previously referenced) to accommodate the proposed roadway fill slopes; 6. To construct and maintain a 23-foot long, 36-inch diameter RCP extension along the existing 292.89-foot long, 36-inch diameter RCP stream enclosure carrying UNT North Fork Redbank Creek (41.17008 N, 79.087483 W) and to realign approximately 75 feet of stream channel on the upstream side of the culvert; 7. Additional fill and grading impacts will result in project total of 5,150 feet of permanent stream impacts, 1,750 feet of temporary stream impacts (including the construction of three temporary causeways in North Fork Redbank Creek to facilitate construction), 0.16 acre of permanent wetland impacts, and 0.02 acre of temporary wetland impacts to regulated waters; an additional 555 feet of permanent stream impacts and 379 feet of temporary stream impacts are proposed to streams under 100 acres of drainage area. The applicant proposes to construct 2,980 feet of onsite stream relocation, and the purchase of 876 feet of stream credits from Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC and 1,380 square feet of stream credits from Land Reclamation Group as stream mitigation; and permanent wetland impacts will be mitigated by debiting 0.162 acre of credits from the existing PennDOT District 10-0 Dubois—Jefferson County Mitigation & Wetland Bank Site. Latitude: 41.169866°, Longitude: -79.074778°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
EA1501223-003, WV1501223-009. Brandywine Land Holdings Trust, 3400 West Chester Pike, Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA 19073, West Bradford Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 26, 2023.
To restore approximately 440 feet of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of Brandywine Creek (WWF) and an adjacent portion of wetland associated with the applicant's request for 105.12(a)(16) waiver to conduct stream and wetland restoration. The proposed restoration will include the following: 1) The removal of fill and a pipe from the stream and wetlands located in a farm field. 2) To return the hydrologic, aquatic, riparian, and chemical functions of the stream and wetlands to pre-fill conditions. 3) Stabilize the streambanks and install stone in streambed for aquatic habitat. 4) Revegetate the wetlands with a wetland meadow mix. Revegetate the streambanks with a native grass mix. 5) The proposed project will not increase flood elevations or adversely impact upstream, downstream, or adjoining properties and structures. 6) Temporary wetland impacts will be approximately 0.018 acre and there are no permanent wetland impacts. 7) Perform wetland and stream restoration monitoring for five years to ensure that planned goals are achieved. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful restoration. The project is located about 40 feet west of the bend in North Wawaset Road in West Bradford Township, Chester County. Latitude: 39.938543°, Longitude: -75.672470°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205223-011. Municipality of Monroeville, 2700 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146, Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 13, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Construct and maintain an approximately 92` long × 6` wide wood side beamer bridge spanning Turtle Creek (TSF), 2. Install and maintain 26 LF of PVC 4" sanitary sewer line within the floodway of Turtle Creek. For the purpose of constructing a pedestrian bridge crossing of Turtle Creek to connect Valley Park with the Westmoreland Heritage Trail and improvements to Valley Park. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 6 LF of watercourse and 0.012 acre of floodway. The project will cumulatively and temporarily impact 0.076 acre of floodway. The project site is located at 1266 Abers Creek Rd, Monroeville, PA (Murrysville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Sub-basin 19A) in Municipality of Monroeville, Allegheny County, and Municipality of Murrysville, Westmoreland County. Latitude: 40° 24` 52.5693", Longitude: -79° 43` 32.2080".
E6505223-008. Stanton Farms, LLC, 174 Tomlinson Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063, South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 5, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Construct and maintain a culvert consisting of 38 LF of 24-inch diameter smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe to carry watercourse R002, an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Lick Run (WWF), under an access road, permanently impacting 38 LF of watercourse R002; 2. Place and maintain permanent fill within 170 LF of watercourse R002 and 510 SF of its floodway as a result of construction of the commercial building pad; 3. Place and maintain permanent fill within 905 LF of watercourse R003, another UNT to Lick Run (WWF), and 1,358 SF of its floodway, as a result of construction of the commercial building pad; 4. Place and maintain permanent fill within 577 LF of watercourse R003A, another UNT to Lick Run (WWF), and 1,154 SF of its floodway, as a result of construction of the commercial building pad; 5. Place and maintain permanent fill within 471 LF of watercourse R004, another UNT to Lick Run (WWF), and 707 SF of its floodway, as a result of construction of the commercial building pad. For the purpose of constructing a one-million square-foot warehouse, semi-trailer parking, employee parking, driveway, and related infrastructure. Cumulatively, the project will result in permanent impacts to 2,161 LF of watercourses and 3,729 SF (0.09 acre) of floodways. To compensate for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources, mitigation credits will be purchased from a third-party mitigation bank. The project site is located approximately 3,600 feet east of the intersection of Interstate 70 and State Route 31 (Sub-basin 19D). Latitude: 40° 11` 17.9664", Longitude: -79° 14` 16.9224".
E6505223-011. Norfolk Southern Railway, 425 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Green Tree Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 26, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: Remove the existing headwalls from an existing, 64-foot long, 29-foot-high stone arch rail bridge, and to construct and maintain a corrugated steel liner arch and 3-foot-wide concrete bench walls within the existing structure within Baldwin Creek (HQ-CWF). The steel liner arch will extend 13 feet upstream and 35 feet downstream, and fill will be placed on top of the extended steel liner arch. For the purpose of rehabilitating the existing degraded rail bridge. Permanent impacts include 112 linear feet of stream impacts and 1,248 square feet (0.03 acre) of floodway impacts. Additionally, the project will temporarily impact 30 linear feet of Baldwin Creek and approximately 750 square feet (0.02 acre) of its floodway. The project site is located 700 linear feet Northeast of the intersection of Route 711 and Boswell Road, New Florence, PA 15944 (Sub-basin 18D), in St. Clair Township, Westmoreland County. Latitude: 40° 22` 42", Longitude: -79° 03` 53".
E0205223-010. Michael Porreca, 217 Malbec Lane, Wexford, PA 15090, Marshall Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 1, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Construct and maintain a 70` long by 142" wide by 91" high arch corrugated metal culvert with outlet protection in Big Sewickley Creek (TSF), which will be depressed 1 foot. 2. Construct and maintain a 15` long temporary road crossing within Big Sewickley Creek downstream of the aforementioned structure. 3. Construct and maintain an 80` long smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) culvert with a diameter of 15" in an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF). 4. Construct and maintain a 47.4` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15" in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF). 5. Construct and maintain a 50.5` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15" in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF). 6. Construct and maintain an 86.5` long SLCPP culvert with a diameter of 15" in another UNT to Big Sewickley Creek (TSF). 7. Construct and maintain an 82` long SLCPP outfall structure with a diameter of 15", via a 10` long concrete endwall to Big Sewickley Creek, which is an appurtenant work to a non-jurisdictional dam for a stormwater detention basin. 8. Construct and maintain a temporary stream bypass in Big Sewickley Creek and other associated Erosion and Sediment control structures. For the purpose of constructing a driveway and a new residential home. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 396 LF and temporarily impact 33 LF of Big Sewickley Creek and its tributaries. The project site is located on the east side of Spang Road, about 0.9 mile from the intersection between Spang Road and Warrendale Bayne Road (Sub-basin 20G). Latitude: 40° 39` 2", Longitude: -80° 8` 11".
E6505223-010. William Sullivan, 29 College Drive, Monaco, PA 15061, Monaca Borough, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: May 26, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: 1. Construct and maintain a pre-fabricated steel I-beam vehicular bridge (12 feet wide and 50 feet long) with concrete abutments and wingwalls across Indian Creek (HQ-CWF). 2. Operate and maintain an existing wooden footbridge (6 feet wide and 59 feet long) across Indian Creek, approximately upstream of the aforementioned bridge. For the purpose of providing property access to the applicant's cabin home. Cumulatively permanent impacts include 51 linear feet of stream impacts and 1,949 square feet (0.04 acre) of floodway impacts. Temporary impacts include 57 linear feet of stream impacts and 3,135 square feet (0.07 acre) of floodway impacts. The project site is located at, 200 State Route 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646, (Sub-basin 18D). Latitude: 40° 4` 48", Longitude: -79° 21` 12".
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