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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Matt McClellan
443 Coolbaugh Hill Road
Granville Summit, PA 16926Bradford County 192.5 509.69 Swine NA Renewal Dean Stump
48 Rehrersburg Road
Richland, PA 17087Berks
County16.8 408.42 Poultry Heifers
PigsNA Renewal Larry Horst
460 Klingers Church Road
Lykens, PA 17048Dauphin County 71.6 368.78 Poultry (Pullets) NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945814-332-6899.
Contact: David J. Sterrett, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6846.
Application No. 3224501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indiana County Municipal Services Authority Address 602 Kolter Drive
Indiana, PA 15701Municipality Canoe Township County Indiana County Responsible Official Marty Maschak
Executive Director
602 Kolter Drive
Indiana, PA 15701Consulting Engineer Christopher D. Wharton, PE Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
P.O. Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received March 25, 2024 Description Rossiter Water Treatment Plant: Clearwell Baffling addition; High Service Pump Replacement and Raw Waterline Modification.
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.
Former Elementis Pigments, Primary Facility ID # 636923, 1525 Wood Avenue, Easton, PA 18042, Wilson Borough and Easton City, Northampton County. Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, 1818 Market Street, Suite 3300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on behalf of Abruzzi Trust, 848 North Rainbow Boulevard # 5114, Las Vegas, NV 89107, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and metals from historic site operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on March 7, 2024. Application received: March 19, 2024.
UGI 1730 Murray Street Transformer Release, Primary Facility ID # 869756, 1730 Murray Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704, Forty Fort Borough, Luzerne County. BL Companies, 1100 First Avenue, Suite 104, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of transformer oil. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Leader on March 20, 2024. Application received: March 20, 2024.
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.
Charlene Kane Property, Primary Facility ID # 874283, 28404 Route 35 North, Oakland Mills, PA 17076, Fayette Township, Juniata County. McKee Environmental, Inc., 86 Quartz Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823 on behalf of Ms. Charlene Kane, 28404 Route 35 North, Oakland Mills, PA 17076, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Heating Oil. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site will continue to be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Sentinel on March 21, 2024. Application received: March 19, 2024.
The Lofts at Lititz Springs, Primary Facility ID # 874327, 100 Warwick Street, Lititz, PA 17543, Lititz Borough, Lancaster County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601 on behalf of Pleasant View Communities, 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Metals and Arsenic. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on March 7, 2024. Application received: March 18, 2024.
The Lofts at Lititz Springs, Primary Facility ID # 874327, 100 Warwick Street, Lititz, PA 17543, Lititz Borough, Lancaster County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601 on behalf of 48 N. Broad Street, LLC c/o Oak Tree Development Group, 1650 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Metals and Arsenic. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in LNP on March 7, 2024. Application received: March 18, 2024.
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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR019SC004, Eagle Casting, LLC, 447 East Middle Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. This is for the reissuance to Eagle Casting, LLC of General Permit WMGR019SC004 which authorizes the beneficial use of foundry wastes from (1) waste foundry sand from ferrous and nonferrous casting foundries, (2) system dust generated by ferrous metal casting foundries, or (3) slag and refractories generated by ferrous metal casting foundries, for use as (1) roadway construction material, (2) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of concrete or asphalt products, (3) a soil additive or soil substitute, and (4) non-roadway construction activity. Application received: February 1, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 25, 2024.
Comments or 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. 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.
WMGR123SW071, Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC, 3000 Town Center Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Hanover Township, Beaver County. A Determination of Applicability for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR123 was received. Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC is proposing to place one 17,000 bbl capacity tank and associated equipment to act as a water reuse storage facility to be used to support unconventional well completions. The storage facility will include tanks within a secondary containment system, drive-on truck containment system, and transfer pump. The facility will be located at the Littell Bend Tank Pad, 2196 State Route 18, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Application received: March 4, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 18, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 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.
WMGR144SW003, Beaver Valley Slag Inc., 100 Bet-Tech Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001, Center Township, Hopewell Township, and City of Aliquippa, Beaver County. An application for renewed coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR144SW003 was received. The facility beneficially uses blast furnace slag and steel slag from historic steel making operations at the site or from the residual waste landfill for excavation and use as a construction material sub-base, hot or warm mix pavement aggregate, ready mix concrete ingredient, and/or Marcellus shale pad construction/well annular material. Application received: February 22, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 13, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 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.
WMGR123SW020, Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC, 3000 Town Center Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Smith Township, Washington County. An application to modify coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR123SW020 was received. Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC is proposing to modify the approved permit for the Carns Tank Pad Reuse Water Storage Facility to allow for the following: placement of two 65,000-bbl (nominal) capacity aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and six 500-bbl (nominal) capacity vertical tanks, to act as a reuse fluid storage facility used to support unconventional well development activities. The nine 350-bbl vertical tanks currently permitted for drilling fluid storage at the facility will be removed. The facility will include secondary containment structures, a drive-on truck containment system, and water transfer appurtenances. Application received: March 1, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 21, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 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.
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.
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.
603456. Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority, P.O. Box 651, Valmont Industrial Park, Hazleton, PA 18201, West Hazleton Borough, Luzerne County. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of a sewage sludge incinerator at GHJSA's municipal wastewater treatment plant. Application received: March 20, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 25, 2024.
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.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGR081SC005. EZPC Recycling, LLC, 160-11 12th Road, Whitestone, NY 11357, Sinking Spring Borough, Berks County. This application is for the renewal of EZPC Recycling, LLC's coverage under Residual Waste General Permit WMGR081 for their facility located at 35 Queen Street in Sinking Spring, PA 19608, which 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 26, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: March 20, 2024.
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.
WMGR081SC007. iGreen Electronics, LLC, 1600 Limekiln Road, Douglassville, PA 19518, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. This application is for the renewal of iGreen Electronics, LLC's coverage under Residual Waste General Permit WMGR081 which 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: February 20, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: March 25, 2024.
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.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
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.
25-00911B: Humane Society of Northwestern PA, 2433 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506, Mill Creek Township, Erie County. Application received: August 2, 2023. 25-00911B: The Department intends to issue a plan approval to the Humane Society of Northwestern PA (2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506), for the construction and initial operation of an animal crematory at their facility in Millcreek Township, Erie County. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The crematory has been reviewed to evaluate its incorporation of BAT. The BAT contained in the GP-14 is considered to be current BAT. This unit meets or exceeds each of the technologies or specifications identified in the GP-14; therefore, the use of this unit is considered to be meeting BAT for the construction of a crematory. Emissions are estimated to be: less than 2.0 tons per year (tpy) of: CO, particulate matter, and less than 1.0 tpy of: SOx, NOx, VOC, and HAP (each). The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-00911B] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6819. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
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.
36-05167A: AHF Products LLC, 1067 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603-2613, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. Application received: January 24, 2024. For the installation of hot melt adhesive coating operations at their flooring manufacturing plant. Plan Approval No. 36-05167A is for the installation of hot melt adhesive coating operations to the Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) production line. Adhesive fumes from the coating operations will be collected by a capture hood and sent to a 4,000 cfm Smog-Hog model SHN electrostatic precipitator (ESP). The ESP will be vented internally. Potential emissions from the project are estimated to be 3.46 tpy VOC. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1, 127.12 and 129.77. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-0235C: CP Converters, Inc., 181 Rittenhouse Cir, Bristol, PA 19007, Bristol Township, Bucks County. Application received: February 15, 2024. This action is for the installation of a new flexible packaging flexographic printing press (Source ID 260—Press 26) which will exhaust to the existing regenerative thermal oxidizer (C01—RTO) at the facility located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. Post-control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions are less than 25 tons per year VOC and any combination HAP and less than 10 tons per year any individual HAP; the facility is classified as a Synthetic Minor Facility. The requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.67a apply to the flexible packaging printing press. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, 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 plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
47-00001, Montour LLC, P.O. Box 128, Washingtonville, PA 17884, Derry Township, Montour County. Application received: December 8, 2023. Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit revision to Montour, LLC for their Montour Steam Electric Station. The Montour representative to contact regarding this operating permit is Ms. Kathleen Potter, 600 Hamilton St, Suite 600, Allentown, PA 18101. The facility is currently operating under TVOP 47-00001. The facility's sources include two utility-scale coal/gas-fired boilers, two auxiliary boilers, and ancillary equipment such as fuel gas heaters and emergency generators and fire pump engines. The proposed permit revision is to incorporate the applicable requirements of Plan Approvals 47-00001G and 47-00001H for new and modified sources that are part of the facility's natural gas conversion project. The plan approvals were issued on 12/19/2017 and 9/2/2020 respectively. The VOC emissions increase from the gas conversion project will not exceed 39.3 tons per year. There is no expected net increase of other types of emissions from the project. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The applicable presumptive RACT 3 requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.112 are also included in the proposed permit revision. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and 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. Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department of Environmental Protection with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (Permit No. 47-00001) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3638. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should contact the Northcentral Regional Office at 570-327-3659. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 800-654-5984.
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.
46-00010, Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy LLC, 1155 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1028, Plymouth Borough, Montgomery County. Application received: May 23, 2022.
Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy LLC (CPRE) in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County operates a waste to energy facility consisting of two municipal waste combustors (MWC) designed to combust 600 tons per day of municipal solid waste. Each MWC is equipped with air pollution control equipment to reduce emissions of hydrogen chloride, mercury, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulfur oxides and volatile organic compounds. The facility has a diesel-fired internal combustion engine for emergency power. CPRE has installed new auxiliary burners on the MWCs and a boiler fire suppression system within the past five years.
This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) and to incorporate the presumptive reasonable achievable control technology (RACT) measures for the existing MWCs and emergency generator into the operating permit.
CPRE is subject to the EPA approved Section 111(d)/129 State Plan for Large Municipal Waste Combustors in which PA adopted the Emission Guidelines under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Cb.
The potential emissions from the facility are as follows: 246.3 tons per year (tpy) carbon monoxide, 0.008 tpy Lead, 93 tpy hydrogen chloride, 520.3 tpy nitrogen oxides, 0.0075 tpy Mercury, 53.1 tpy particulate matter, 163.2 tpy sulfur oxides, and 24.99 tpy volatile organic compounds.
The renewal operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on May 6, 2024.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the TVOP application, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the operating permit condition that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the TVOP.
A public meeting and hearing will be held on May 21, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Aclamo Community Center, 801 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401, to accept oral comments on the proposed Title V Operating Permit renewal. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Regional Communications Manager, at sberardi@pa.gov or 484.250.5808. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be May 14, 2024.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Janine Tulloch-Reid at 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Janine Tulloch-Reid at 484-250-5920 or at jtullochre@pa.gov.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
26-00535, Fayette Power Company LLC, 498 N Redwood St., Masontown, PA 15461, German Township, Fayette County. Application received: May 17, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a permit modification for the Title V Operating Permit to incorporate presumptive RACT III requirements at a natural gas-fired power plant located in German Township, Fayette County. The main emissions sources include one natural gas-fired boiler, two natural gas-fired combined cycle combustion turbines with oxidation catalysts and selective catalytic reduction, two diesel-fired emergency engines, and one condenser cooling tower. The turbines are subject to presumptive RACT III limits of 4 ppmvd NOx at 15% O2 and 2 ppmvd VOC (as propane) at 15% oxygen. The other subject sources are required to install, maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. The appropriate RACT III conditions and citations are included in this permit modification, and the presumptive RACT II conditions and citations are removed. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed operating permit (TVOP-26-00535) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
45-00011, Pleasant Valley School District, Pleasant Valley High, 2233 Route 115, Suite 100, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. Application received: October 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the operation of elementary and secondary schools in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. The primary sources consist of two (2) coal fired boilers and one (1) No. 2 oil fired boiler. Regenerative centrifugal cyclones are used for control devices for the sources. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
45-00027, Pleasant Valley School District, Polk Township Elementary School, Route 209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, Polk Township, Monroe County. Application received: October 4, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the operation of elementary and secondary schools in Polk Township, Monroe County. The primary sources consist of one (1) coal fired boiler and one (1) No. 2 oil fired boiler. A regenerative centrifugal cyclone is used for a control device for the sources. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00058, Packaging Corporation of America, 7451 Cetronia Rd, Allentown, PA 18106-9123, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: February 1, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Upper Macungie Township facility. Sources at this facility include their boilers, corrugator, hogger, flexo, rotary die cutter, converting machine, and emergency generator. Sources at this facility also include a cyclone as a control device. 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.
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.
05-03022, Cronimet Specialty Metals USA, Inc., 172 Friendship Village Rd., Bedford, PA 15522-6621, Bedford Township, Bedford County. Application received: November 30, 2023. For the operation of a metal and metal alloy processing facility. This is for an initial State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 4.80 tpy NOx, 2.24 tpy CO, and less than 1 tpy of PM-10, VOC, SO2, and 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.
28-05001, Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc., 1000 Potato Roll Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Guilford Township, Franklin County. Application received: August 29, 2023. For the operation of a bakery facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Actual 2022 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 47.34 tons VOC; 6.48 tons NOx; 5.43 tons CO; and less than 1 ton of PM, SO2, and 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.
21-03128, Penn State Health—Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Application received: November 29, 2023 to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the Holy Spirit Medical Center in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 43.07 tpy NOx, 21.49 tpy CO, 2.58 tpy PM10, 3.71 tpy VOCs, < 1 tpy SOx and < 1 tpy 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 for Federal 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—NESHAPS for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
67-05015, Topflight Corp., 277 Commerce Dr., Glen Rock, PA 17327, Springfield Township, York County. Application received: March 23, 2023. For the operation of a label printing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 62.54 tpy VOC, 0.03 tpy total HAP, 1.79 tpy NOx, 1.23 tpy CO, 0.11 tpy PM, and 0.01 tpy SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.67a—Control of VOC emissions from flexible packaging printing presses, 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b—Control of VOC emissions from offset lithographic printing presses and letterpress printing presses, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocal Internal Combustion Engines.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03004, Metropolitan Edison Co., 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Application received: October 20, 2023. For the operation of their emergency generators for their office complex. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The facility potential emissions are 0.79 ton of CO, 7.59 tons of NOx, 0.12 ton of PM, 1.94 tons of SOx, and 0.17 ton of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
06-05159, Alpek Polyester USA, LLC, 4030 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Application received: December 8, 2023. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for their three (3) engines for their combined heat and power system, two (2) 7.877 MMBtu/hr Miura boilers, two (2) emergency generators and emergency fire pump. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 31.99 tpy of NOx, 20.08 tpy of CO, 6.52 tpy of PM, 0.69 tpy of SOx, 17.78 tpy of VOCs and 3.00 tpy of Formaldehyde. 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 JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
36-03224, Miller Fiberglass, LLC, 905 Strasburg Pike, Strasburg, PA 17579, Strasburg Township, Lancaster County. Application received: December 1, 2023. For operation of a custom fiberglass and plastic products manufacturing operation. The potential emissions from are 3.36 tpy of VOC, 0.1 tpy of PM, 4.47 tpy of Total HAP's and 2.31 tpy of a Single HAP (Styrene). 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 regulation. Among other items, the conditions include 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate matter emission limits.
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.
46-00179, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, 880 Allentown Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. Application received: May 30, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit. Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms (LVD) operates a milk processing plant where raw milk (unpasteurized) is received then pasteurized, homogenized and packaged for distribution. LVD operates two natural gas fired boilers (rated at 12.6 MMBtu/h) at this facility. The aggregate Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) potential to emit is 7.89 tons per year, and the facility is classified as a natural minor for NOx emissions. LVD also submitted a change of ownership form for the name change from Dean Foods (Tuscan Lehigh Dairies) to Dairy Farmers of America (Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms). This Operating Permit renewal includes monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and 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 and Subchapter F. 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: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00117C, L&M Fabrication and Machine, Inc., 3813-3814 Chrisphalt Drive, Bath, PA 18014, East Allen Township, Northampton County. Application received: October 18, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to L & M Fabrication and Machine, Inc. (3813-3814 Chrisphalt Drive, Bath, PA 18014) for their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00117C will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit at a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00117C is for the installation and operation of one (1) paint spray booth and one (1) 4,800 CFM baghouse to control dust from a metal cutting operation. The main emissions from the paint spray booth source is VOCs. The new source will meet 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 for surface coating of Miscellaneous metal parts. These limits will meet BAT for this source. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for PM emissions from the baghouse. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Permit No. 48-00117C and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh R Patel, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
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. 11841301. NPDES No. PA0001317. Pristine Resources Land LLC, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Cambria, Allegheny, Munster, Portage, Summerhill and Croyle Townships, Cambria County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: February 9, 2024. Accepted: March 14, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841317. NPDES No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Morris and Richhill Townships, Washington and Greene Counties. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to revise 3,409 underground and subsidence control plan acres from development to longwall mining. Application received: February 21, 2024. Accepted: March 20, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of a 1.4-mile-long overhead electric line, affecting 18.8 proposed surface acres. Application received: February 14, 2024. Accepted: March 19, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 03910115. NPDES No. PA0200174. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, West Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Renewal application for continued mining and associated NPDES permit, affecting 468.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use HQ-TSF. Application received: March 13, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 03793072. PA0061237. Consol Mining Company, LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Kiskiminetas and Young Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties. Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 302.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Big Run and unnamed tributaries to Long Run, classified for the following uses: CWF and WWF. Application received: March 20, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54080102. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., 259 N. 2nd Street, Girardville, PA 17935, West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Correction to an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation to mine within 100 feet of the right-of-way of SR 4031 and update Module 23. Receiving streams: Mahanoy Creek and Shenandoah Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF and CWF, MF. Application received: March 21, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0612383. Mining Permit No. 6875SM3. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16802, Armagh Township, Mifflin County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for limestone quarry affecting 114.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Honey Creek, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: January 16, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Honey Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Temperature (°C) Report
Specific Conductance (µmohs/cm) Report
Flow (gpm) Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. NPDES No. PA0594300. Mining Permit No. 7574SM1. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Renewal of an NPDES permit affecting 153 acres related to a noncoal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Conodoguinet Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: November 28, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Conodoguinet Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 002 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Stormwater Precipitation Induced 005 Existing Pit Water 0.96 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 (All 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
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report
Flow (gpm) XXX 10.08 XXX XXX
Outfalls: 001—003 and 005
(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 Flow (gpm) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls: 001—003 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) Parameter (unit) Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant
MaximumTotal Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0
Outfalls: 001—003 (>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: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
NPDES No. PA0280640. Mining Permit No. 24092801. S. E. Dyne Stone Sales, LLC, P.O. Box 733, 3913 Route 6 West, Kane, PA 16735, Highland Township, Elk County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small industrial minerals surface mine affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Wolf Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. There are no permitted NPDES outfalls, all water must be contained on site. Application received: February 22, 2024.
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: Andrew Ross, EIT, Project Manager, 570-321-6575.
E1804219-005. Clinton County, 232 East Main Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Pine Creek Township and Wayne Township, Clinton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 17, 2023.
Bald Eagle Valley Trail—Phases 4 and 5. Application is for a permit amendment for Phase 5. Phase 4 construction has been completed. The Phase 5 design authorized under the initial submission proposed the trail to the south, along River Road. However, the property along the previous alignment was sold during the construction of Phase 4, and the new property owner will not allow construction of the trail at that location. As such, the north alignment presented in this permit amendment request is being pursued. Latitude: 41.166295°, Longitude: -77.333913°.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1704224-001. Westover Borough, 143 Tannery Road, Westover, PA 16692, Westover Borough, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 28, 2024.
Westover Borough has applied for a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit for the improvements to Mary Street including to stabilize the roadway, improve drainage, and make the road more flood resilient. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to wetlands or waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this project. The proposed project is located within the floodway of Chest Creek which is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of High Quality—Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF). Latitude: 40° 45` 5.88", Longitude: -78° 39` 59.38".
E5304224-003. UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, Hebron Township, Potter County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: March 4, 2024.
UGI Utilities is applying for a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit for a utility line replacement of approximately 18,650 feet of steel gas main that runs through a private easement located within PA Game Commission owned property. UGI proposes to install the new main within Whitney Creek Road right of way which will require the crossing of Whitney Creek three times via horizontal directional drilling. The project is located within the floodplain of Whitney Creek which is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of Exceptional Value (EV) with natural trout reproduction. Latitude: 41° 51` 2.96", Longitude: -78° 2` 38.79".
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.
E4802224-001. Pennsylvania American Water Co., 171 W. Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401, Bushkill Township, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 11, 2024.
To construct and maintain a 16-inch DIP water line crossing of Sobers Run (EV, MF). The utility line will be installed via directional drilling under the stream bed. The project is located in Bushkill Township, Northampton County, PA, Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 49` 14", Longitude: -75° 18` 42".
F4002224-001. Conyngham Township (Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority), P.O. Box 1999, Kingston, PA 18704, Conyngham Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 8, 2024.
To demolish and remove structures located on the following sites in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River through the Wyoming Valley Levee Raising Project—Mitigation Program. Sites will be restored and stabilized to open space. Sites are owned by the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) and are in Conyngham Township, Luzerne County. 1. 95 Italy Street, Mocanaqua, PA 18655 (Shickshinny, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 8` 20.60"; Longitude: -76° 8` 27.58"); 2. 97 Italy Street, Mocanaqua, PA 18655.
F4002224-002. Plymouth Township (Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority), P.O. Box 1909, Kingston, PA 18704, Plymouth Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 8, 2024.
To demolish and remove structures located on the following sites in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River through the Wyoming Valley Levee Raising Project—Mitigation Program. Sites will be restored and stabilized to open space. Sites are owned by the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (LCFPA) and are in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County. 1. 165 U.S. Route 11, West Nanticoke, PA 18634 (Shickshinny, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 13` 21.68"; Longitude: -76° 1` 10.31"); 2. 175 U.S. Route 11, West Nanticoke, PA 18634 (Shickshinny, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 13` 21.65"; Longitude: -76° 1` 12.36").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E6703224-002. South Branch LP, LLC, 6259 Reynolds Mill Road, York, PA 17360, North Codorus and Springfield Townships, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 26, 2024.
The applicant proposes to install and maintain a bridge crossing over a portion of the South Branch of the Codorus Creek (WWF, MF). The project will include 470.0-square feet of permanent impact to the watercourse (10.0-feet in length (upstream to downstream)) by 47.0-feet in width as well as 1,224.0-square feet of permanent impact to the associated floodway. Wetlands will not be impacted as a result of this project. The project is located at 6259 Reynolds Mill in North Codorus and Springfield Townships, York County (Latitude: (39.8912), Longitude: (-76.7475).
E0103224-001. Bolton Development, LLC, 4175 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD 21102, Straban and Cumberland Townships and Gettysburg Borough, Adams County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 10, 2024.
To install and maintain 1) 20-feet of 4-inch gas line, 20-feet of 12-inch water line, 20-feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer line, and 20-feet of 5-inch Polyvinly Chloride conduit containing electrical and cable lines across a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF, MF) and wetlands and 20-feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer line across Rock Creek (WWF, MF) and wetlands under a General Permit 5 registration; 2) 23-feet of a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe outfall structure and 35-feet of an 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe outfall structure projecting into a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF, MF) under a General Permit 4 registration; 3) a 80-foot span concrete deck steel frame single span bridge across a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF, MF) and wetlands; 4) a pedestrian walkway consisting of 17-feet of 36-inch diameter smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe across a UNT to Rock Creek (WWF, MF); and 5) and 16-feet of 12-inch diameter pipe across wetlands, all for the purpose of the construction of a new residential subdivision. The project is located 0.23 mile from the intersection of Hunterstown Road and York Road in Straban Township, Adams County (Latitude: 39.839904, Longitude: -77.216732).
E6703223-013. Sheetz, Inc., 351 Sheetz Way, Claysburg, PA 16625, East Manchester Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 3, 2023.
The applicant proposes to fill 53.0-linear feet (106-square feet) of an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Codorus Creek and 6,016-square feet of a PEM wetland for the purpose of constructing a Sheetz convenience store. 0.14 acre of mitigation credits will be purchased from the East Branch Codorus Creek Mitigation Bank to offset the permanent watercourse/wetland impacts associated with the project. The project is located at 4044 N. George St. Ext, Manchester, PA 17345 in East Manchester Township, York County (Latitude: (40.0407), Longitude: (-76.7255)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
WV1501224-002, EA1501224-002. Christine CarapicoMcGowan, 2127 Flowing Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425, West Vincent Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 11, 2024.
To breach the shallow farm pond and rehabilitate an approximately 250 feet stream along the pond bed within UNT to Birch Run (EV) associated with the applicant's request for a 105.12(a)(16) waiver to conduct pond and stream restoration and enhancement. The proposed rehabilitation will include the following: 1) Installation of fencing around wetlands and establish single horse access. 2) Improve and control stormwater. 3) The existing pond will be converted to a palustrine emergent wetland. 4) A floodplain bench will be created through the project area and will be stabilized and planted with an emergent wetland seed mix. Willow live stakes will also be planted along the floodway to provide additional stabilization, etc. The project is located on Nokota Preserve land (Pottstown, PA USGS Quadrangle) in West Vincent Township, Chester County. Latitude: 40.12989°, Longitude: -75.63487°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6505124-001. PennDOT District 12-0, 825 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Mount Pleasant Borough and Unity Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 19, 2024.
To:
1. Remove an existing 37-LF, 6` by 7.6` Stone Masonry R/C Slab Bridge, and to construct and maintain a new 99-LF, 7` by 7` R/C Box Culvert, with end walls and rock aprons, having a permanent impact of 127 LF and a temporary impact of 175 LF to an unnamed tributary (UNTST-12) to Sewickley Creek (HQ-CWF), as well as a permanent impact of 0.120 acre and temporary impact of 0.050 acre to the floodway of ST-12.
2. Construct and maintain a new 30-LF, 18" RCP stormwater outfall, namely DB-3, having a permanent impact of 0.012 acre and a temporary impact of 0.033 acre to the floodway of ST-12.
3. Remove an existing 54-LF, 24" RCP culvert, and to place and maintain fill within 106 LF of a UNT (ST-13) to Sewickley Creek (HQ-CWF). Then, to construct and maintain a new 106-LF 36" RCP culvert to convey ST-13, including new end walls and rock apron, having a combined permanent impact of 160 LF and a temporary impact of 198 LF to ST-13, as well as a permanent impact of 0.463 acre and a temporary impact of 0.123 acre to the floodway of ST-13. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
4. Construct and maintain a new 30-LF, 18" RCP stormwater outfall, namely DB-4, with new end walls and rock apron, having a permanent impact of 6 LF and a temporary impact of 22 LF to a UNT (ST-13) to Sewickley Creek (HQ-CWF).
5. Place and maintain fill within 0.075 acre of the floodway of a UNT (ST-14-1) to Sewickley Creek (HQ-CWF), also having a temporary impact of 0.035 acre of the floodway of ST-14-1.
6. Remove an existing 64-LF, 48" RCP culvert, to place and maintain fill within 99 LF of a UNT (ST-9) to Ninemile Run (WWF), and to construct and maintain, at a new location, a new 118-LF, 48" RCP, with end walls and rock aprons, having a permanent impact of 163 LF and a temporary impact of 205 LF to ST-9, as well as a permanent impact of 0.374 acre and a temporary impact of 0.278 acre to the floodway of ST-9. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
7. Construct and maintain a new 80-LF 18" RCP stormwater outfall, namely DB-10, with new end walls and rock apron, having a permanent impact of 5-LF and a temporary impact of 10 LF to ST-9, as well as a permanent impact of 0.03 acre and a temporary impact of 0.015 to the floodway of ST-9.
8. Place and maintain fill within 215 LF of a UNT (ST-8) to Ninemile Run (WWF), consisting of 73-LF of 84" RCP and 142 LF of open channel. The existing pipe will be abandoned in place by cutting, capping, and filling. Then, to construct and maintain a new 83-LF long, 7` by 7` R/C Box Culvert, with end walls and rock aprons, and to construct and maintain 114 LF of relocated channel, resulting in a net loss of 28 LF of open channel, and having a combined permanent impact of 215 LF and a temporary impact of 288 LF to ST-8, as well as a permanent impact of 0.23 acre and a temporary impact of 0.20 acre to the floodway of ST-8. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
9. Construct and maintain a new 40-LF, 18" stormwater outfall, namely DB-9, having a permanent impact of 0.007 acre and a temporary impact of 0.035 acre to the floodway of ST-8.
10. Construct and maintain a new 70-LF, 18" HDPE stormwater outfall, namely 1072-Outfall, with end walls and rock apron, having a permanent impact of 6 LF and a temporary impact of 10 LF to ST-8.
11. Place and maintain fill within 388 LF of a UNT (ST-4) to Ninemile Run (WWF), consisting of 54 LF of 18" CCP, 151 LF of 24" RCP, and 183 LF of open channel. The existing pipes will be abandoned in place by cutting, capping, and filling. Then, to construct and maintain a new 182-LF, 48" RCP culvert with end walls and rock apron, and 148 LF of relocated channel, resulting in a net loss of 35 LF of open channel, and having a combined permanent impact of 388 LF and a temporary impact of 403 LF to ST-4, as well as a permanent impact of 0.77 acre and a temporary impact of 0.31 acre to the floodway of ST-4. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
12. Construct and maintain a new 20-LF 24" RCP stormwater outfall, namely ST-4 Outfall, with end walls and rock apron, having a permanent impact of 5 LF and a temporary impact of 10 LF to ST-4.
13. Place and maintain fill within 66 LF of a UNT (ST-5) to Ninemile Run (WWF), and to construct and maintain 82 LF of relocated channel, resulting in a net gain of 16 LF of open channel, and having a permanent and temporary impact of 66 LF to ST-5, and a permanent and temporary impact of 0.152 acre to the floodway of ST-5. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
14. Construct and maintain a new stormwater basin and drainage swale by excavating within 0.003 acre of a Palustrine Emergent (PEM) Wetland (W-23).
15. Place and maintain fill within 0.005 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-20).
16. Construct and maintain a temporary drainage swale, as well as other erosion and sediment pollution controls, having a temporary impact of 0.011 acre to a PEM Wetland (W-18).
17. Place and maintain fill within 0.030 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-17), also having a temporary impact of 0.040 acre to W-17. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
18. Place and maintain fill within 0.091 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-15), also having a temporary impact of 0.049 acre to W-15. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
19. Place and maintain fill within 0.038 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-16), also having a temporary impact of 0.026 acre to W-16. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
20. Place and maintain fill within 0.036 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-11), having a temporary impact of 0.020 acre to W-11. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
21. Place and maintain fill within 0.027 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-14).
22. Place and maintain fill within 0.041 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-10), also having a temporary impact of 0.019 acre to W-10. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
23. Place and maintain fill within 0.010 acre of a PEM/PSS Wetland (W-22).
24. Place and maintain fill within 0.145 acre of a PSS Wetland (W-7), also having a temporary impact of 0.042 acre to W-7. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
25. Place and maintain fill within 0.014 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-21), also having a temporary impact of 0.014 acre to W-21. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
26. Place and maintain fill within 0.03 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-2).
27. Place and maintain fill within 0.006 acre of a PSS Wetland (W-3), also having a temporary impact of 0.014 acre to W-3. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
28. Place and maintain fill within 0.002 acre of a PEM Wetland (W-1), also having a temporary impact of 0.057 acre to W-1. The temporary impacts are associated with erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction.
29. Mitigation for stream impacts will be provided by constructing approximately 600 LF perennial stream channel restoration within Linn Run (HQ-CWF), including mud sills, cross vanes, root wads, as well as appurtenant grading and planting. Mitigation for wetland impacts will be provided by the use of credits from the PennDOT District 12-0's SGL # 297 Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Bank.
For the purpose of widening and realigning portions of PA SR 981. The project will have a cumulative and permanent impact to 1,603 LF and a cumulative temporary impact to 1,536 LF of watercourses. The project will also have permanent impact to 0.619 acre and a temporary impact to 0.302 acre of wetlands.
The project site begins on SR 2023, Bell Memorial Church Road, at approximately 4,000 LF south of the intersection SR 130 and SR 2023, and continues along SR 2023 to the point where SR 2023 and SR 981 merge. The project continues along SR 981 and ends approximately 2,000 LF north of the intersection of SR 981, Airport Road, and SR 981, Pleasant Unity Road, (Latrobe and Mammoth, PA USGS topographic quadrangles; start coordinates N: 40°, 9`, 8.4348"; W: 79°, 43`, 54.9696", end coordinates N: 40°, 15`, 53.9814"; W: 79°, 25`, 29.8626", Sub-basins 18C and 19D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Mount Pleasant and Unity Townships, Westmoreland County.
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