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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 Kieran Buser
49 Buser Farm Lane
York, PA 17406York County 3 1,030.29 Swine NA Renewal Heisler's Egg Farm, Inc.
Todd Heisler
757 Valley Road
Tamaqua, PA 18252Schuylkill County 191.2 416.05 Poultry (Existing Layers) EV Renewal Heisler's Egg Farm, Inc.
Todd Heisler
757 Valley Road
Tamaqua, PA 18252Schuylkill County 191.2 345.4 Poultry (Proposed Layers) HQ Renewal Mike Martin
2050 West Main St
Ephrata, PA 17522Lancaster County 22.9 254.69 Ducks
BeefNA 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).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nadera Bellows, Clerical Assistant II, 570-327-0551.
Application No. 4124505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Steam Valley Travel Plaza Address 169 PA Route 14
Trout Run, PA 17771Municipality Lewis Township County Lycoming County Responsible Official Gurparkash Sandhoo
165 Lamont Street
Cogan Station, PA 17728Consulting Engineer Joseph E Lichty
687 Berkshire Drive
State College, PA 16803Application Received May 1, 2024 Description 4-Log Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Joseph Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4931.
Application No. 0524501 MA, Construction/Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Saxton Borough Municipal Authority Address 707 9th Street
Saxton, PA 16678
Municipality Saxton Borough County Bedford County Responsible Official Lester Meck
707 9th Street
Saxton, PA 16678
Consulting Engineer Skyler J. Eckenrode, P.E.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received January 29, 2024 Description The Saxton Borough Municipal Authority proposes to replace four (4) turbidimeter units and one (1) chlorine analyzer.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh C. Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, (484-250-5887).
WA-46-67I, Water Allocations. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, Tinicum Township, Delaware County. Requesting to renew their approval to purchase up to 9.5 million gallons per day from Philadelphia Water Department. Application received: May 2, 2024.
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.
Rohrer Bus Services, Primary Facility ID # 875256, 46 South Hunter Highway, Drums, PA 18222, Butler Township, Luzerne County. Groundwater Sciences Corporation, 2550 Interstate Drive, Suite 303, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of H.E. Rohrer, LLC, 1515 State Road, P.O. Box 100, Duncanon, PA 17020, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with used motor oil from an underground storage tank. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Standard Speaker on April 25, 2024. Application received: May 6, 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.
Auchey's Greenhouse and Auchey's Plant Farm, Primary Facility ID # 875261, 1851 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331, West Manheim Township, York County. Environmental Consulting, Inc., 2002 Renaissance Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Hanover Commerce, LLC, 14 Balligomingo Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Arsenic. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Evening Sun on May 9, 2024. Application received: May 3, 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.
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.
WMGR123NW021, PennEnergy Resources, LLC Ferree 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 Ferree Tank 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: May 6, 2024.
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.
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: Dave G. Balog, NSR Chief, 814-332-6328.
10-00001Q: Cleveland Cliffs Steel Holding Corp., 210 Pittsburgh Rd, Butler, PA 16001-3825, Butler Township, Butler County. Application received: March 5, 2024.
Cleveland Cliffs Steel Corporation is submitting a Plan Approval Application for the installation of a new natural gas-fired coil preheating furnace at its Butler Works Facility in Butler County, PA.
Contact: David G. Balog, P.E. New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00012N: Graftech USA, LLC, 800 Theresia Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857, City of Saint Marys, Elk County. Application received: October 26, 2023.
Plan approval application received for the replacement of existing plan approval 24-0012K. This plan approval would change the testing requirements of plan approval 24-0012K. Their existing Title V facility is located in St Mary City, Elk County.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
04-00681C: Brunner Landfill, 211 Brunner Rd., Zelienople, PA 16063, New Sewickley Township, Beaver County. Application received: June 2, 2021. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a plan approval for the installation and operation of an enclosed flare and a leachate evaporator at a landfill facility located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County. The enclosed flare will be limited to 0.10 lb/MMBtu of NOx, 0.40 lb/MMBtu of CO, 98% destruction efficiency of VOC or 20 ppmvd VOC at 3% O2, and 0.01 gr/dscf PM. The facility will be limited to annual emissions of 11.5 tons/year of NOx, 36.5 tons/year of CO, 4.5 tons/year of VOC, 9.5 tons/year of SOx, 20 tons/year of PM10, and 4.6 tons/year of total HAPs. Sources at Brunner are subject to 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO—Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills That Commenced Construction On or Before July 17, 2014 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since July 17, 2014, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA—NESHAPS for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. (Air Resources). The plan approval includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the plant. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed plan approval are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, directly. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the information to Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review 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 Plan Approval (PA-04-00681C) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, Air Quality Program 814-332-6131.
32-00040, Seward Generation, LLC, 595 Plant Road, New Florence, PA 15944, East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Application received: October 17, 2023. The Department intends to modify the Title V Permit to Seward Generation, LLC for the operation of an electrical generation facility. The facility's major emission sources include two circulating fluidized bed (CFB) waste coal boilers equipped with SNCR, baghouse, and flyash reinjection; four limestone dryers; five diesel engines; space heater; material handling and a part washer. The modification is pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.541 (Significant operating permit modifications) and 127.542 (Revising an operating permit for cause). The modification involves the incorporation of requirements from the COA signed on August 17, 2023 pertaining to the 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS for the Indiana PA Nonattainment Area as well as the applicable RACT III presumptive requirements (§§ 129.111, 129.112 and 129.1115). Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Any person wishing to provide the Department of Environmental Protection with additional information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the Department at the previously listed address. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following information: Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. Identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit # TV 32-00040) Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Eric A. Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Mr. Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, Air Quality Program, at the same address or phone at (814) 332-6131.
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.
15-00010, Cleveland-Cliffs Plate, LLC, 139 Modena Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320, City of Coatesville, Chester County. Application received: February 5, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a Title V Operating Permit. The Title V operating permit was last renewed on October 3, 2019. The facility is a major source for NOx, CO, VOC, PM-10, SOx, and greenhouse gases (GHG). Sitewide potential emissions are as follows: NOx—1,244.74 TPY; SOx—233.42 TPY; PM—121.00 TPY; CO—7,179.05 TPY; VOC—539.61 TPY; and HAP—18.06 TPY. Sources include furnaces, boilers, steel surface conditioning processes, generators, fire pumps, parts washers, nickel plating with scrubbers, surface coating operations, and other miscellaneous steel manufacturing components, many of them controlled by dust collection systems. Two 4SLB Emergency Generators (Source ID 769) are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ. The following sources are subject to 40 CFR Part 63: \D\ Electric Furnace—Source ID 104 (Subpart YYYYY); 12,000 Gal Underground Gas Storage Tank—Source ID 226 (Subpart CCCCCC); Emer Pump/Generator—Source ID 768 (Subpart ZZZZ); and Small Emergency Generators and Pumps—Source 770 (Subpart ZZZZ). Applicable requirements are already incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit. The following sources are subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) requirements: Source IDs 104, 174, 175, 181, 182, 207, 228, 232, 234, 235, 258, and 263. The renewed Title V operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
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.
63-00015, Flexsys America, LP, 829 Route 481, Monongahela, PA 15063, Carroll Township, Washington County. Application received: March 28, 2024.
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Volatile Organic Chemicals, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Renewal Title V Air Quality Operating Permit TV-63-00015.
Approval of a Title V Operating Permit Renewal and Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT III) plan for Flexsys America, LP Monongahela Plant located in Carroll Township, Washington County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Title V operating permit (TV-63-00015) to Flexsys America, LP which also incorporates RACT III requirements.
The following sources and control devices at this facility are addressed in this RACT III proposal:
• Source 101 Crystex Plant
• Source C02 Thermal Oxidizer
• Source C101 Crystex Plant Emergency Flare
The facility has potential emissions of 44.63 TPY NOx; 23.26 TPY CO; 2.20 TPY PM10, 45.80 TPY SOx; 102.82 TPY VOC; 84.49 TPY CS2; 3.70 TPY H2S; and 42,675 TPY CO2e. Emission limitations, operating requirements, and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in this proposed revision to the Title V operating permit to ensure that the facility complies with applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Furthermore, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the aforementioned facility. The facility is not subject to any RACT III requirements for NOx.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT III approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008, and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT III determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised renewal operating permit TV-63-00015 for the facility. The relevant RACT III requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT III determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT III determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source ID
Description
Regulatory Citation
RACT TVOP 63-00027
Condition No.
101 Crystex Plant
§ 129.114(d)The owner and operator shall install, maintain, and operate the source in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices.
Section D, Source 101, Condition # 014
C02 Thermal Oxidizer
§ 129.112(c)(8)The owner and operator shall install, maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices.
Section E, Group G03, Condition # 001
C101 Crystex Plant Emergency Flare
§ 129.112(c)(8)The owner and operator shall install, maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices.
Section E, Group G03, Condition #001
Additional testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements are included in the proposed modification to the Title V operating permit.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on June 18, 2024, from 9:30—10:00 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be June 11, 2024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SouthwestRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Thomas Joseph at 412-442-4336 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 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, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information may submit the information to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A 30-day comment period from May 18, 2024, 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 RACT III Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the RACT III Plan or the operating permit modification.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick 570-826-2409.
48-00093, Oldcastle APG Northeast, Inc., 800 Uhler Road, Easton, PA 18040-6617, Forks Township, Northampton County. Application received: February 20, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for this facility located in Forks Township, Northampton County, for operation of a concrete block and brick manufacturing plant. The operation consists of the concrete block plant and fabric collectors for control of the particulate emissions. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00375, Harmony Castings, LLC, 251 Perry Hwy, Harmony, PA 16037-9213, Jackson Township, Butler County. Application received: March 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the aluminum foundry. The facility's primary emission sources include the aluminum casting process, shot blasting, natural gas process heaters, and a parts washer. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 1.09 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 2.00 TPY CO, 8.99 TPY VOC, 8.02 TPY total HAPs, 8.00 TPY methanol, 10.62 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.02 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZZ, NESHAP Area Source Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries. 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.
05-05028, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 8177 US Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Township, Bedford County. Application received: December 20, 2023. For the operation of a compressor station. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 0.03 tpy PM-10, 0.03 tpy PM-2.5, 2.69 tpy NOx, 0.54 tpy CO, 47.57 tpy VOC, and 1.15 tpy total 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 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
01-03012, The International Paper Company, 136 E. York St., Biglerville, PA 17307, Biglerville Borough, Adams County. Application received: November 14, 2023. For the operation of a corrugated box manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 6.92 tpy PM-10, 2.13 tpy PM-2.5, 15.72 tpy NOx, 12.49 tpy CO, 47.62 tpy VOC, 11.96 tpy total HAPs, and 0.13 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 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52b and 129.63.
28-05029, Fayetteville Contractors, Inc., 100 Meyers Rd., Fayetteville, PA 17222, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Application received: January 23, 2024. For the operation of an asphalt paving mixture and block manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 10.08 tpy PM, 6.48 tpy PM-10, 6.48 tpy PM-2.5, 28.80 tpy NOx, 96.00 tpy CO, 1.97 tpy VOC, 1.82 tpy total HAPs, and 21.12 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 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03116, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc.—Mount Joy, 200 Chocolate Ave., Mount Joy, PA 17552, Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: January 31, 2024. For operation of a cacao bean processing facility and chocolate liquor manufacturing operation. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The potential emissions from are 13.2 tpy of VOC and 52.9 tpy of PM. 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.
36-03094, Snavelys Mill, Inc., 333 Snavely Mill Road, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. Application received: February 21, 2024. To issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the flour mill. The potential emissions are estimated at 13.63 tpy of PM, 8.66 tpy of PM10 and 4.75 tpy of PM2.5. 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 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
36-03048, Hubbard Feeds, Inc., 3349 Hempland Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: October 5, 2023. For their animal feed mill. This is a renewal of the facility's State-only (Natural Minor) operating permit. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 31.0 tons of PM10, 4.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 3.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO). The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDDDD and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineer Manager, 484-250-7505.
09-00064, CRC Industries, Inc., 885 Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18974, Warminster Township, Bucks County. Application received: September 6, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the manufacture of specialty chemicals used in the automotive, marine, electrical and industrial maintenance markets. The main emissions for this facility are volatile organic compounds, of which the facility is limited to less than 24.5 tons per year of emissions, and hazardous air pollutants, of which the facility is limited to less than 10 tons per year for any single hazardous air pollutant and less than 25 tons per year for all of the hazardous air pollutants combined. The requirements from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ apply to a natural gas fired emergency generator. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact previously listed person. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00147, NMZ Holdings, d/b/a Chemalloy Co, LLC, 1301 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Application received: December 22, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for grinding, crushing, milling, and screening of various metal alloys and minerals into fine powders that are then sold for various industrial uses. During this renewal DEP has changed (1) incorporated a transfer of ownership from Chemalloy to NMZ Holdings and (2) the status of this facility from Natural Minor to Synthetic Minor because the uncontrolled PM10 emissions exceeds 100 tpy. There have been no changes to the sources at this facility. The primary pollutant of concern is Particulate Matter (PM). The potential total PM emissions for the facility are PM/PM10/PM2.5: 19.34 tpy. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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. 56111302. NPDES No. PA0236101. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Lincoln and Jenner Townships, Somerset County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of rock dust borehole; affecting 1.9 proposed surface acres. Application received: April 2, 2024. Accepted: May 1, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. Government Financed Contract Number 26-17-01. NPDES No. PA0278271. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, Saltlick Township, Fayette County. A renewal application was submitted for continued mining of an NPDES permit at an existing Government Financial Construction site, affecting 14.8 acres and 19.9 support acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Little Champion Creek and Little Champion Creek; classified for the following use; CWF. Application received: May 3, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPMININGPERMITS@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 64030301. E.R. Linde Construction Corp., 239 Golf Hill Road, Honesdale, PA 18431, Palmyra Township, Wayne County. Correction to an anthracite surface mine operation to increase the permitted acres from 55.8 acres to 59.6 acres. Receiving stream: Middle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: March 21, 2024. Accepted: March 27, 2024.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. GP12-40120101R. Northampton Fuel Supply Company, Inc., 1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067-8728, Foster & Hazle Townships and Jeddo Borough, Luzerne County. Renewal application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40120101. Application received: March 29, 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
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (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
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
NPDES No. PA0280691. Mining Permit No. 20192801. Meadville Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc., P.O. Box 418, Meadville, PA 16335, Summit Township, Crawford County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for management of water on a small industrial minerals surface mine affecting 7.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Inlet Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-WWF. Application received: March 19, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0226408. Mining Permit No. 58232804. PA Quarried Bluestone Company, P.O. Box 4, New Gibson, PA 18842-0004, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES Permit on small surface mining permit affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): No discharge to Salt Lick Creek Watershed classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is not applicable, no downstream PADWIS intake. Application received: April 21, 2023.
NPDES No. PA0226386. Mining Permit No. 58232803. PA Quarried Bluestone Company, P.O. Box 4, New Gibson, PA 18842-0004, New Milford Township, Susquehanna County. New NPDES Permit on small surface mining permit affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream(s): No discharge to Meylort Creek Watershed classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is not applicable, no downstream PADWIS intake. Application received: April 14, 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: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E0804224-002. Cargill Taylor Beef, 1252 PA 706, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 15, 2024.
Repair exposed waterline in floodway of Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF). Latitude: 41°, 40`, 6.4", Longitude: -76°, 15`, 10.4".
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.
E4002224-007. Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, P.O. Box 33A, Hanover, PA 18706-1333, Hanover Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 10, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Warrior Creek Stream Restoration Project: 1) A channel change within a 2,600-LF segment of Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of regrading to create a constructed stream channel having a 25-foot top width, 4:1 side slopes, 12-inches of natural streambed material, and longitudinal slopes ranging from 0.02% to 2.86%. Other improvements include J-hooks, cross vanes, boulder revetments, and floodplain plantings. 2) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 12-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. 3) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. 4) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. 5) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. 6) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. 7) A streambank stabilization device within a UNT to Warrior Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-ft long, 3-ft wide R-4 riprap apron. This project will result in a total net cut of 14,299 yd3 within Warrior Creek and its floodway. The project begins approximately 900 feet southwest of the intersection of Ashley Street and Sans Souci Parkway and ends approximately 1,600-feet northeast of the intersection of Logistics Drive and S. Valley Parkway (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 12`, 36.61"; Longitude: -75°, 57`, 17.13") in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.
E5802124-003. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Franklin Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: March 6, 2024.
To authorize the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the SR 4008 Section D01 Project 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 35` wide single span pre-cast concrete box culvert carrying SR 4008 across Tributary to Silver Creek (EV, MF) having a 20` normal clear span and a 5.5` minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. (Stream Impact 1) 2. To implement approximately 930 LF of stream restoration along a Tributary to Silver Creek (EV, MF) consisting of streambed deposit removal, construction of rock step pools, boulder bank revetments, cross rock vanes and a sediment deposit bench. (Stream Impacts 3 and 4; Floodway Impact 7) The proposed project is located along SR 4008 approximately 0.2 mile west of the SR 4008 and SR 0029 intersection (Franklin Forks, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.91736, Longitude: -75.85125) in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County.
E3902224-002. 1619 Hausman Partners, LLC, 250 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: April 17, 2024.
To permanently impact 0.17 acre of PEM wetlands for the construction of an office facility. The project is located at 1619 Hausman Road, (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40.610099; Longitude -75.568059) in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
E3502224-001. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., 762 West Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Covington Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 23, 2024.
To construct and maintain a 12-inch DIP water line crossing of UNT to Roaring Brook (HQ-CWF, MF), and associated wetlands (EV). The utility line will cross the UNT at three locations and be installed via open trenching through the stream. The utility line will also cross three separate wetlands and be installed via open trenching through the wetlands. The project is located in Covington Township, Lackawanna County, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 19`, 25", Longitude: -75°, 30`, 40".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2506124-004. PADOT Engineering District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301, Harborcreek Town-ship, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 18, 2024.
To modify and maintain the existing concrete arch stream enclosure carrying SR 0430, Segment 0080 over UNT Sixmile Creek in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, by installing a 4-inch layer of pneumatically sprayed concrete (reinforced with rebar and wire mesh) to the sides and crown of the existing structure resulting in 139-ft of stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 42.11613°, Longitude: -79.95624°.
E2506124-005. PADOT Engineering District 1-0, 255 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301, Summit Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: April 18, 2024.
To modify and maintain the existing corrugated metal plate arch stream enclosure carrying SR 4024, Segment 0030 over UNT Walnut Creek in Summit Township, Erie County, by installing a 4-inch layer of pneumatically sprayed concrete (reinforced with rebar and wire mesh) to the sides and crown of the existing structure resulting in 114-ft of stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 42.051936°, Longitude: -80.053549°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E0703224-002. Ampliform, LLC, 40 E. Montgomery Avenue, 4th Floor, Ardmore, PA 19003, Greenfield Township, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 9, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the BL-Diamond Solar Project: 1. Construction of an access road crossing of tributary Frankstown Branch Juniata River (Stream 24) and adjacent wetlands (Wetland 13) consisting of a 40-foot long 24-inch diameter SLCPP pipe depressed 6-inches below the existing streambed elevation. 2. Aerial utility line crossing of tributary Frankstown Branch Juniata River (Stream 5). 3. Aerial utility line crossing of tributary Frankstown Branch Juniata River (Stream 6). 4. Aerial utility line crossing of 2 PEM EV wetlands (Wetland 5, Wetland 13). 5. Aerial utility line crossing of a PSS EV wetland (Wetland 9). 6. Aerial utility line crossing of floodway of tributary Polecat Run (Stream 22). Project will impact a total of 70 lf of watercourse and 0.02 acre of EV wetlands. The project is located approximately North of 628 Hileman Hollow Road approximately 0.75-mile West of intersection with SR 220 in Greenfield Township, Blair County. (Roaring Spring, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.30796, Longitude: -78.46422).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: ra-ep-ww-sero-105@pa.gov.
E0901224-003. PA DCNR Bureau of State Parks, 400 Market Street, 8th floor RCSOB, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: April 23, 2024.
PA DCNR Bureau of State Parks is proposing to construct and maintain a new paved accessible walkway path with eight interpretive stops within the floodway/floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF-MF) associated with the educational panels that details the story of Washington crossing the Delaware. The project will include a new trail connecting an existing comfort station to the west and a new pedestrian crossing of State Route 32 to the east, and installation of new kiosk, an ADA accessible historic walking trail, and road connections, etc., resulting in 41,700 square feet of permanent floodway impact. The project is located within Washington Crossing Historic Park (USGS PA Pennington Quadrangle) in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. Latitude: 40.295091°, Longitude: -74.871062°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3603224-001. Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 189 Soapstone Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563, Fulton Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 2, 2024.
To 1.) restore and re-align the channel, excavate floodplain benches, install and maintain a temporary stream crossing under a General Permit 8 registration, install and maintain 58 rock deflectors, 6 cross vanes, 4 J hooks, 12 mudsills, 33 root wads, 9 sections of toe boulder, 1 section of boulder wall, and 6 random boulder groups projecting into and along the Little Conowingo Creek (HQ-CWF, MF); 2.) restore and re-align, excavate floodplain benches, and install and maintain 9 rock deflectors, 4 cross vanes, 1 J-hook, 2 mudsills, 17 root wads, and 1 section of toe boulder along and projecting into an Unnamed Tributary to the Little Conowingo Creek (HQ, CWF-MF); and to restore and install and maintain 2 sections of toe boulder along a separate Unnamed Tributary to the Little Conowingo Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). All for the purpose of restoring the Little Conowingo Creek and its tributaries. Impacting 4,875-feet of stream, 4,613-feet of floodway, and temporarily impacting 11,027-square feet of wetland using timber mats under a General Permit 8 registration. The project is located 0.08 mile from the intersection of Little Britain Church Road and Soapstone Hill Rod in Fulton Township, Lancaster County. Latitude: 39.76667°, Longitude: -76.150556°.
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