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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/
NewKevin Snader—Sunset Family Farms LLC
221 Sunset Drive
Fredericksburg, PA 17026Lebanon County 154.3 274.65 Broiler NA Renewal Springhouse Farm
7861 Springhouse Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066Lehigh County 0 1,106.78 Poultry Swine
(2025)NA New Hillside Poultry Farms Inc.
1849 Letterkenny Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202Franklin County 400.5 1,469.72 Poultry 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).
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 0924501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Bedminister Municipal Authority Address 442 Elephant Road
Perkasie, PA 19348Municipality Bedminster Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Theresa Phillips
442 Elephant Road
Perksie, PA 18944Consulting Engineer CKS Engineers, Inc.
4259 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18902Application Received January 3, 2024 Description The project aims to install a Greensand Filter System by Galene at the Stonebridge Water Booster Station Facility to address Iron and Manganese concerns in Bedminster Square area.
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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Hopson BRA 1HC on the Hopson BRA Pad, Primary Facility ID # 871606, 5619 Liberty Corners Road, Towanda, PA 18848, Asylum Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, PO Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated with Vanadium. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on December 12, 2023. Application received: December 18, 2023.
Mowry 2 BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 865112, 1601 Clapper Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, PO Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001 on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns remediation of soil contaminated with production fluid. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on December 16, 2023. Application received: December 22, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
Commercial Fluid Power, Primary Facility ID # 871788, 11663 McKinney Street, Titusville, PA 16354, City of Titusville, Crawford County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 11548 Cotton Road, Meadville, PA 16335 on -behalf of Precision Profiles, LLC, 1163 McKinney Street, P.O. Box 324, Titusville, PA 16354, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The Site is a nonresidential property historically and currently utilized as a light industrial machine shop for various metal machining services. In the course of environmental due diligence, an apparent historical oil release area was identified with impacts of VOCs, SVOCs, and metals. The date, cause, and amount of the release is unknown. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Titusville New Journal on November 23, 2023. Application received: January 3, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL 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 Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie A. Fleming, Program Manager.
WMGM019SC002. B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc., 63 Kreider Lane, Manheim, PA 17545, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. This application is for coverage under WMGM019 for B.R. Kreider, Inc.'s operation at 111 Kreider Lane, Manheim, PA 17545, and authorizes the processing and beneficial use of waste concrete and asphalt; timber waste and uncontaminated soil; and leaf and yard waste for use as construction material; topsoil and mulch; and compost. Application received: October 10, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 3, 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.
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.
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.
PA-26-00619: Together Forever Cremation, LLC, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, Brownsville Township, Fayette County. Application received: October 19, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval (PA-26-00619) to Together Forever Cremation, LLC to authorize installation and temporary operation of two (2) natural gas-fired multiple chamber cremators. One (1) for human remains, manufactured by U.S. Cremation Equipment Model ''Classic'' Human Crematorium that is a multi-chamber unit having a maximum cremation rate capacity of 150—200 lb/hr with maximum charge of 875 lbs of human remains. One (1) for the Animal Crematory, manufactured by U.S. Cremation Equipment, model ''US 75/300 Gen II aka Sierra 300" that is a multi-chamber unit having an average 75 lbs/hr (300 per batch) of animal remains. The facility is located in Brownsville Township, Fayette County. Emissions from the human and animal crematories will be controlled by operating and maintaining the proposed equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications and instructions. The plan approval requires that the proposed crematory incinerators shall be operated and maintained in a manner consistent with good operating, maintenance, and air pollution control practices. Upon authorization of this plan approval the potential to emit from this facility will not exceed 2.3 tons VOC, 2.3 tons NOx, 6.54 tons CO, 2.01 tons SOx, 4.72 tons PM, 4.72 tons PM10, and 0.95 ton HAPs. The facility will be subject to the best available technology (BAT). The emission limit restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work standards practice conditions of the proposed plan approval have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the draft plan approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030. A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00619) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
13-00003. Panther Creek Power Operating LLC, Nesquehoning, 4 Denison Rd, Nesquehoning, PA 18240-2242, Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. Application received: May 23, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of two fluidized bed boilers, ash handling systems, fly ash filter separators, and a diesel fire pump. The sources are controlled by baghouses and fabric filters. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Panther Creek Power Operating LLC, Nesquehoning qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT II major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT II rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 031 and Source ID # 032, the Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers. The Presumptive RACT II requirements are included in the TV operating permit. Chapter 129, §§ 129.111—129.115—Effective on November 12, 2022, upon its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) amended Chapter 129 to establish additional presumptive reasonable available control technology (RACT) requirements and RACT emission limitations for certain major stationary sources of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions in existence on or before August 3, 2018. These additional requirements and limitations, collectively known as RACT III, address the Federal requirements for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Panther Creek Power operates several sources subject to RACT III, including Source ID # 031 and Source ID # 032, the Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers, Source ID #DFP, Diesel Fire Pump, and Source ID # EG, Emergency Generator, however, the requirements for these sources were previously incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit under RACT II. The Presumptive RACT III requirements are included in the TV operating permit. The Title V operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00041. Silberline Manufacturing Company, Inc., 130 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Rush Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: September 8, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their inorganic dye and pigment manufacturing facility. The proposed Title V 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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
49-00028. Wildwood Cemetery Company, 1151 Cemetery Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Sunbury, Northumberland County. Application received: May 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Pomfret Manor Cemetery facility. The facility's main sources include one All Crematory Corp. model L-1701 propane-fired human crematory with a 0.72 MMBtu/hr primary chamber burner and 1.4 MMBtu/hr secondary chamber burner, one All Crematory Corp. model 2500 Elite propane-fired human crematory with a 0.70 MMBtu/hr primary chamber burner and 1.3 MMBtu/hr secondary chamber burner, and one Matthews Cremation Division model IE43-PPI POWER PAK I propane-fired human crematory with a 1.0 MMBtu/hr primary chamber burner and 1.2 MMBtu/hr secondary chamber burner. This facility has the potential annual emissions 1.88 tons of carbon monoxide, 3.05 tons of nitrogen oxides, 0.30 ton of sulfur oxides, 0.78 ton of particulate matter, 0.78 ton of particulate matter less than 10 microns in size, 0.78 ton of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size, less than 0.01 ton of hazardous air pollutants, and 0.24 ton of volatile organic compounds. The potential emissions for all criteria pollutants increased since the last renewal due to the addition of a third cremation unit in 2020. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 64. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
39-00057. St. Luke's Health Network Inc., Allentown Campus, 1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5656, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Application received: May 23, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit to operate a general medical and surgical hospital in Allentown City, Lehigh County. The primary sources consist of three (3) boilers and two (2) emergency generators. 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.
48-00064. Ungerer & Company, 110 N Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7266, Hanover Township, Northampton County. Application received: November 17, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for sources such as their spray dryers. Sources also include scrubbers as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00116. Tempur Production USA, LLC DBA Mountain Top Foam, 25 Elmwood Ave, Mountain Top, PA 18707, Wright Township, Luzerne County. Application received: November 29, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their fabricated rubber products manufacturing facility. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
35-00008. Gentex Corporation, 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407, Fell Township, Lackawanna County. Application received: November 21, 2023. The Department intends to issue an initial State Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their ophthalmic goods manufacturing facility. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00017. Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction, P.O. Box 549, Tamaqua, PA 18252, West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: November 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their Andreas Quarry. 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.
21-05067. Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC, 1555 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle, PA 17013, Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. Application received: February 2, 2023. For the operation of a roofing manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Actual 2022 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 12.52 tons PM-10, 2.70 tons NOx, 11.63 tons CO, 28.26 tons VOC, 5.56 tons Total HAPs, 4.75 tons Toluene, and less than 1 ton of SO2. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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.
39-00109A. Evonik Corporation, 7001 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18195, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: August 17, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Evonik Corporation (7001 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18195) for their facility located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00109A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 39-00109A is for the installation and operation of one (1) high-pressure reactor system to expand the existing pilot plant. The equipment included in the expansion is one (1) high pressure reactor, which is controlled by one (1) wet scrubber with an efficiency of up to 99% removal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)/Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP's). The emission increase of both VOC's and HAP's is less than 1.0 ton/year (TPY) each. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate matter emissions and 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for visible emissions. 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 18701-1915. 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. 39-00109A 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, P.E., Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17240101. NPDES No. PA0270067. Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Applications for a new bituminous coal surface mine permit and associated NPDES permit affecting 44.6 acres. The surface mining operation proposes to conduct blasting. A variance is included to conduct mining and support activities within 100 feet of the southwestern right-of-way of SR 0080 (Interstate 80). The proposed activities within the variance include coal extraction, construction of erosion and sedimentation control structures and spoil and topsoil storage. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Lick Run, to Lick Run, to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, WWF. Application received: December 28, 2023. Accepted: January 3, 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. 63120103. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, Nottingham Township, Washington County. Renewal application received for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, affecting 125.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Mingo Creek; classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: December 26, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54813009. Joe Kuperavage Coal Co., 325 Wilson Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965, East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 45.2 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek and UNT to Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: December 22, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 64910302. NPDES Permit No. PA0225932. Ronald Scull, 565 Beach Lake Highway, Honesdale, PA 18431, Berlin Township, Wayne County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 41.5 acres. Receiving stream: Indian Orchard Brook, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. Application received: December 28, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
NPDES No. PA128198. Mining Permit No. 17803023. EnerCorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, Cooper Township, Clearfield County. Application received: December 6, 2023.
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. PA0249408. Mining Permit No. 32030301. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, Center Township. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting 226.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Yellow Creek and Tearing Run, both classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 5, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0612171. Mining Permit No. 36820301. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Brecknock Township, Lancaster County. Application received: May 23, 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: Andrew Ross, EIT Project Manager, 570-321-6575.
E4904223-005. Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society, 493 King Street, Northumberland, PA 17857, Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 21, 2023.
The applicant proposes construction and maintenance of a boat ramp, boat slip, paved walkways, gravel parking, a ticket booth, and underground utilities at Pineknotter Park in Northumberland Borough. The purpose for this project is to provide convenient access to the West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) for launching, docking, and removal of the Riverboat. The project need is for a safe and proper functioning docking area to provide the desired boating opportunity in the region. The project proposes no wetland impacts, .05 acre of permanent stream impacts, and .53 acre of permanent floodway impact. Latitude: 40.886973°, Longitude: -76.799641°.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1804223-004. City of Lock Haven, Youngdale Well Field, 20 East Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, Wayne Township, Clinton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 15, 2023.
The City of Lock Haven is currently planning the development of two (2) source water wells, each with a capacity of 0.725 million gallon per day (MGD) and a combined capacity of 1.5 MGD. The Youngdale well field requires a connection to the existing water treatment facility to address water supply shortages at the Ohl and Keller reservoirs, which are the primary water supply sources for the regional service area. The project will include the installation of a new well pump in each well, approximately 6,700 LF of temporary 12-inch and 16-inch HDPE water transmission main, a temporary chemical feed system and all necessary appurtenances. The proposed project is located within the floodway of the West Branch Susquehanna River and McElhattan Creek which is listed in the 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of Warm Water Fishery (WWF) and High Quality—Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF) respectively. Latitude: 41° 8` 52.54", Longitude: -77° 22` 24.75".
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.
E3502223-011. Lackawanna County, 1280 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup, PA 18434, Elmhurst Township, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 19, 2023.
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 48-foot wide two-span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge across Roaring Brook (CWF, MF) having a span of 46.67 feet per span and a 4.0-foot underclearance. Fill will be placed within the floodway for the new roadway approaches. The project is located in Elmhurst Township, Lackawanna County. (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 22` 36"; Longitude: -75° 32` 41").
E4002223-024. Delta Fuels, Inc., 46 Preston Road, Colonia, NJ 07067, Butler Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 26, 2023.
To construct and maintain to the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with Delta Fuels Project: 1) A 40-LF extension of an existing stream enclosure of a UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 84-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe, a concrete collar adjoining the existing and proposed pipes, a concrete endwall, and an R-6 riprap apron. 2) A stormwater outfall within a UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter HDPE pipe. 3) A stormwater outfall within a UNT to Nescopeck Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 36-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. The project is located 0.2 mile northwest of the intersection of SR 309 and I-81 (Freeland, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 03` 21", Longitude: -75° 57` 45.73") in Butler Township, Luzerne County.
E6602223-003. Procter & Gamble Paper Products (P&G), 5188 PA-87, Mehoopany, PA 18629-0032, Washington Township, Wyoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 20, 2023.
To modify and maintain an existing water intake structures within the Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) with work consisting of dredging the bottom of the intake cove for the removal of approximately 815 cubic yards of sediment around the two intake pipes. The project is located in Washington Township, Wyoming County, PA, Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 34` 6.3", Longitude: -76° 02` 08".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1006223-004. Ogle View Corner LLC, 109 High Point Road, Sarver, PA 16055, Cranberry Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 31, 2023.
The applicant proposes to construct a mixed-use development including a gas station, medical offices, retail buildings, restaurants, stormwater management facilities, roadways, utilities and other ancillary structures. Project will permanently impact approximately 1.68 acres of Palustrine Emergent and Scrub Shrub Wetlands and have 0.005 acre of impact to a UNT to Brush Creek. To mitigate for wetland impacts the applicant is proposing to purchase credits for the PA Pieces program. The project is located on the southeast corner of Ogle View Road and the intersection with SR 19. Latitude: 40.705633°, Longitude: -80.105881°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2203223-010. East Hanover Township, 8848 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028, East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 11, 2023.
To remove an existing structure and to 1.) regrade and maintain approximately 650 feet of an unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF) and its floodway; 2.) construct and maintain three riffles; 3.) install and maintain a 20.3-foot long by 38.0-inch by 24.0-inch diameter RCP culvert with endwalls uniformly depressed 6.0-inches in an unnamed tributary to Manada Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.43 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purposed of obtaining MS4 credit. The project is located near the intersection of Manada Gap Road and Jonestown Road (Latitude: 40.3628°N; Longitude: 76.6835°W) in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The applicant proposes to re-establish the impacted wetlands onsite. Latitude: 40.3628°, Longitude: -76.6835°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281; RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
E3007223-009. UGI Appalachia, LLC, 300 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 7, 2023.
Latitude: 39.948865°, Longitude: -80.516830°.
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