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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 Tyler Snider
22357 Mountain Foot Road
Neelyton, PA 17329Huntingdon County 780.6 1516.77 Swine
BeefNA Renewal Tom Chiou and Allen Morton Timber Ridge Farm
9699 Timber Ridge Road
Big Cove Tannery, PA 17212Fulton County 12 1,342.60 Finishing Swine NA Renewal Making Bacon LLC
Gary, Darla and Timothy Kelley
650 Beers Road
Granville Summit, PA 16926Bradford County 141.1 726.9 Swine EV Renewal Brock Hite Hershberger
612 Viall Hill Road
Towanda, PA 18848Bradford County 149.9 650.55 Swine
Beef
SheepNA Renewal Wenger Farm
25 Hale Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257Cumberland County 245.6 844.5 Dairy
SwineNA New Ivan Newswanger
217 Ivy Lane
Woodbury, PA 16695Bedford County 8 41.65 Duck HQ New Dividing Ridge Farm
207 Dividing Ridge Road
Fairhope, PA 15538Somerset County 1,116.4 1,684.4 Dairy HQ Renewal Hoffman Family Farms LLC
243 Healy Road
Shinglehouse, PA 16748Potter County 2,024.8 1,807.59 Dairy HQ Renewal Rodney E Lane Estate
1550 Harrison Fox Hill Road
Harrison Valley, PA 16927Potter County 632.16 842.30 Swine
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. 1424515, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Water—
PhilipsburgAddress 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Boggs Township County Centre County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Garret J Hargenrader
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received July 30, 2024 Description Removing the existing chlorine injection system, surge relief valve and pressure reducing valve. Replacing the flow meter installing new pressure reducing valves for residential and fire demands. Application No. 5924504, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Watrous Water Association Inc. Address 2430 Elk Run Road
Gaines, PA 16921Municipality Gaines Township County Tioga County Responsible Official Tina Bennet
2430 Elk Run Road
Gaines, PA 16921Consulting Engineer Eric Lundy
2836 Earlystown Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828Application Received August 1, 2024 Description Replacement of existing water lines. Application No. 4924505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Milton Jellystone Park Address 670 Hidden Paradise Road
Milton, PA 17847Municipality Milton Borough County Northumberland County Responsible Official Kari Jones
670 Hidden Paradise Road
Milton, PA 17847Consulting Engineer Kenneth R EStep
2049 West Market Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837Application Received July 31, 2024 Description Modifications to disinfection and treatment to provide 4 log disinfection and adequate iron and manganese treatment. Convert treatment tanks to storage tanks, changes to pressure settings. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 4524508, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Stroud Township County Monroe County Responsible Official Bruce Aiton
Pennsylvania American Water Company
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Application Received July 12, 2024 Description The application proposes the construction of a treatment system for Blue Mountain Lakes Well No. 3 to reduce elevated levels of manganese in the raw water of Well No. 3. Application No. 5224505, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Escape Property Owner's Association
Anne Miller
General Manager
Address P.O. Box 282
Greentown, PA 18426Municipality Palmyra Township County Pike County Responsible Official Anne Miller, General Manager
Escape Property Owner's Association
P.O. Box 282
Greentown, PA 18426Consulting Engineer Eric Lundy, P.E.
Century Engineering, a Kleinfleder Company
330 Innovation Blvd.
Suite 305
State College, PA 16803Application Received July 16, 2024 Description The application proposes the construction of Well No. 4D as a replacement source for Well No. 4C. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Application No. 3124506, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Thee Store Address 23375 Croghan Pike
Shade Gap, PA 17255Municipality Dublin Township County Huntingdon County Responsible Official Cindy Morgan
23375 Croghan Pike
Shade Gap, PA 17255Consulting Engineer Brian D. Shura, P.E.
Stiffler-McGraw and Associates, Inc.
1731 N Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received July 31, 2024 Description This project includes upgrades to the cation exchange, iron/
manganese removal, and disinfection systems at Thee Store.
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.
Driftwood Borough United States Post Office, Primary Facility ID # 876162, 7298 Third Street, Driftwood, PA 15832, Driftwood Borough, Cameron County. WSP USA Inc., 10 Lake Center Drive, Suite 205, Marlton, NJ 08053 on behalf of United States Postal Service, 11 W. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The current use of the building is a US Post Office and the site will remain nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Endeavor News on July 13, 2024. Application received: August 5, 2024.
SWNPC GU 12 Vanorder Patrick Pad, Primary Facility ID # 874476, 14 Goose Hill Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Herrick Township, Bradford County. Resource Environmental Management, Inc., 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 SR 92 N, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil contaminated with production water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the residential Statewide health standard to allow for unrestricted future use. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on July 25, 2024. Application received: July 31, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
Emerald Transformer PPM LLC, Primary Facility ID # 877214, 4105 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Mark Pietrucha, Woodard & Curran, 2 Executive Campus, Suite 125, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 on behalf of John Trotto, Cascade Environmental, 122 Burrs Road East, Suite E, Westampton, NJ 08060, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater have been found to be contaminated with diesel fuel. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Metro Philadelphia on July 8, 2024. Application received: July 3, 2024.
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 a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Program Manager.
WMGR144SW003. Beaver Valley Slag, Inc., 100 Bet-Tech Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001, City of Aliquippa, Center Township, Hopewell Township, Beaver County. WMGR144SW003 renewal application for the Beaver Valley Slag—Aliquippa Site, located at 100 Bet-Tech Drive, Center Township, Hopewell Township, and the City of Aliquippa. Application received: February 22, 2024. Accepted: March 13, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR123SW054, Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC, 3000 Town Center Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Donegal Township, Washington County. An application to modify coverage under General Permit No. WMGR123SW054 was received. Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC is proposing to increase capacity with one 22,000 bbl nominal capacity open-air storage tank at the Donegal 30 Tank Pad located at 106 Grimes Road, Claysville, PA 15323. Application received: June 20, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 5, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
WMGR163SW003, CNX Gas Company LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Bell Township, Westmoreland County. A registration application for coverage under General Permit No. WMGR163SW003 at the Bell Point Temporary Aboveground Storage Tank Facility, located at 4581 State Route 819, Apollo, PA 15613, was received. CNX Gas Company, LLC is proposing to construct the Bell Point Temporary Aboveground Storage Tank Facility to support its shale drilling operations in the area. The development of the Bell Point Temporary Aboveground Storage Tank Facility will include the construction of one aboveground storage tank and piping and support facilities. The aboveground storage tank will be located on an existing pad and will be accessed via an existing driveway. No new earth disturbance is proposed as part of the construction. Application received: July 10, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 26, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
WMGR123SW072, EQT Production Company, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Union Township, Washington County. A Determination of Applicability for coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR123 was received. EQT Production Company is proposing to install one 22,000 bbl capacity aboveground storage tank and associated equipment to act as a temporary storage facility to be used to support unconventional well completions. The facility will be located at the Sarah Well Site, 4371 Finleyville Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. Application received: July 9, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 25, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Carrie Fleming, Environmental Program Manager, 717-705-6638, cafleming@pa.gov.
100934. Blue Ridge Landfill Company, P.O Box 399, Scotland, PA 17254, Greene Township, Franklin County. Blue Ridge Landfill Company has submitted a major permit modification application to increase Blue Ridge Landfill's acceptance of quarterly average daily volume (ADV) from 2,500 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) to 3,000 tons per day and the maximum daily volume (MDV) from 3,000 tons to 4,000 tons per day. The Landfill is located in Greene Township, Franklin County. Application received: July 10, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 29, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Carrie Fleming, Environmental Program Manager, 717-705-6638, cafleming@pa.gov, 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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
101290. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This application is for a ten (10) year permit renewal to continue operation at the Philadelphia Transfer Station, an existing municipal waste transfer facility located at 3605 Grays Ferry Avenue, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: June 24, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 3, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, phone 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov.
301268. Metchem Recycling USA, Inc., 167 Laidley's Run Road, West Alexander, PA 15376, West Finley Township, Washington County. Application for renewed coverage for a residual waste processing facility under individual permit 301268 for the Metchem Recycling USA Facility (formerly Hansen Engineering). Application received: July 19, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: August 1, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@pa.gov, 412-442-4000, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGR081SW008. Commonwealth Computer Recycling LLC, 1628 Roseytown Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. An application for renewed coverage under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR081SW008 at the CyberCrunch Greensburg Facility, located at 1628 Roseytown Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, was received. Application received: April 15, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 2, 2024.
Questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, 412-442-4000, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
IP22-000652: Naval Surface Warfare Center—Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), 5001 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 21, 2022. Notice City of Philadelphia—Public Health, Philadelphia Air Management Services (AMS), 7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval Permit for the Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) III Plan for the Naval Surface Warfare Center—Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)), AMS has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT III Plan for NSWCPD, owned and operated by the U.S. Navy in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The RACT III Plan Approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of NOx and/or VOCs. These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone NAAQS. The RACT III Plan Approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department/AMS, this RACT III Plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT III Plan Approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal. Following is a summary of the NOx RACT III Plan Approval IP22-000652 requirements or updates to the existing RACT II Plan Approval IP No. I6-000235 dated 3/20/2020 for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP: • Establishes a NOx emission limits for the following 7 air contamination sources: (1) CU-M111, 244 lbs/hr; (2) CU-M112, 263 lbs/hr; (3) CU-M113, 24.8 lbs/hr; (4) CU-M114, 30.3 lbs/hr; (5) U-M139, 29.1 lbs/hr; (6) CU-M151 (3 engines), 514.60 lbs/hr; (7) CU-M157, 150 ppm at 15% O2 when operating at less than 75% of peak load without water injection. A stack test is required for each at one time in each 5-year calendar to demonstrate compliance with the emission limits. • Corrects or updates the fuel burned in CU-M111, CU-M112, CU-M113, CU-M114, CU-M139, and CU-M151 from diesel to No. 2 fuel oil, diesel, JP-5, F-76, and blends. • Corrects the heat input values in MMBtu/hr for CU-M111 and CU-M112 and removes the bhp values. • Testing gas turbines CU-M111, CU-M112, CU-M113, CU-M114, and CU-M139 shall adhere to the standard Navy Planned Maintenance Program as defined for shipboard use. • CU-M151, CU-M157, and CU-M157's water injection system shall be installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and good engineering practices. • The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115. Public Comment. Copies of the application, AMS analysis, and all pertinent documents used in the evaluation are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by sending an email to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov or by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572. A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments, or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests, or objections may be submitted to the Chief of Source Registration, at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes 30 days from the date of this publication. Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III plan approval. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Public hearing. A virtual public hearing will be held if requested within 30 days of this publication to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT III Plan Approval and SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on September 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM. To request a hearing, to register to speak at the hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact the Chief of Source Registration at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov by September 17, 2024. In the email, please write ''Naval Surface Warfare Center—Philadelphia Division IP22-000652'' in the subject line. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. 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.phila.gov/departments/air-pollution-control-board/air-management-notices/Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Chief of Source Registration at 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3240, or at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov. Accommodations. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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.
09-0030B: Brightsmith LLC, 120 Enterprise Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: June 17, 2024. This action is a Plan Approval for a Title V facility. The facility is primarily involved in metal (steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel) coil coating. The coated metal is rewound and wrapped for shipment to end producers. Brightsmith operates space heaters, paint bake ovens, prime oven oxidizers, coil coating cleanup and a laminator/embosser. The plan approval is for the removal of two existing oxidizers and replacing them with two new similar oxidizers. The plan approval keeps the existing emission limits in their Title V operating permit, which include the facility wide volatile organic compound (VOC) of 49.99 tons per year (tpy), VOC limit for coil coating line during clean-up is 26.8 tpy, the combined Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) limit for prime and finisher oxidizers during production shall not exceed 10.0 lbs/hr. The oxidizers must meet destruction removal efficiency (DRE) of 98% of Non-Methane Hydrocarbons or 20 ppmv measured as volatile organic compounds. The Prime and Finish Oxidizers combined shall meet a minimum overall control efficiency (capture and destruction) of at least 90% for VOC's. The Finish Oven Oxidizer does operate without the Prime Oven Oxidizer at times during production. The Finish Oven Oxidizer shall have a minimum overall control efficiency (capture and destruction) of at least 90% for VOC's. The sources at this facility are not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64. Monitoring and recordkeeping conditions have been included in the plan approval to ensure Brigthsmith is operating in accordance with the plan approval. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-04-00059E: IPSCO Koppel Tubulars, LLC, 6403 Sixth Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136, Koppel Borough, Beaver County. Application received: June 25, 2024.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Plan Approval PA-04-00059E to IPSCO Koppel Tubulars, LLC (6403 Sixth Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136) to replace the existing baghouse with a new unit with a higher airflow, increase production from 598,000 prime cast tons per year to 771,618 tpy, and construct a new cooling tower at the facility in Koppel Borough, Beaver County.
Potential emissions increases from the facility as result of the project are 14.50 tons of particulate matter, 10.80 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), 9.79 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), 39.87 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 10.13 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 61.54 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 39.07 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), and 0.57 ton of lead (Pb) per year.
The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules including applicable requirements under 25 Pa. Code. This includes emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. The permittee shall also comply with all applicable requirements of New Source Performance Standards from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart AAa and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart YYYYY.
The Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality 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 the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Sheri Guerrieri, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; shguerrier@pa.gov or fax 412-442-4194. 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-04-00059E) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
38-05035, NextEra Renewable Fuels LLC, 1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046, North Annville Township, Lebanon County. Application received: October 13, 2023. To issue a Title V Operating Permit for the electric generating facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2023 year are estimated at 9.9 tpy of NOx, 44.7 tpy of CO, 3.2 tpy of PM10, 1.4 tpy of SOx, 5.0 tpy of VOC and 4.3 tpy of Formaldehyde. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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.
41-00073, Simsmetal East, LLC, 2525 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: March 6, 2023. The applicant is applying for a renewal of State Only Operating Permit for their Williamsport Plant located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00073. The facility's main sources include a metal shredding operation and a shredded material handling system. Particulate emissions from these sources are controlled by a cyclone separator and a water spray dust suppression system. The facility has potential emissions of 31.1 tons per year (tpy) of particulate matter, including PM10 and PM2.5, 0.1 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 37.8 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 0.1 tpy of hazardous air pollutants, and 128 tpy of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide equivalents). The proposed renewal includes a 4,250 hours per year operational restriction on the metal shredding operation. No 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. 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.
49-00005, Hoeganaes Corporation, 4330 Paradise Road, Watsontown, PA 17777, Delaware Township, Northumberland County. Application received: April 4, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Watsontown Plant. The facility is currently operating under NMOP 49-00005. The facility's main sources include two No. 2 fuel oil fired boilers, twenty five small No. 2 fuel oil fired space heaters, metal powder blending and bonding operations controlled by cartridge collectors and fabric collectors, metal powder manufacturing operations controlled by cartridge collectors, specialty blended metals processes controlled by cartridge collectors and fabric collector, AGM delivery system controlled by fabric collectors, distaloy screen system controlled by fabric collectors, a sample production process controlled by a cartridge collector, and a 50 kW diesel-fired emergency generator. The facility has potential emissions of 0.66 ton per year of carbon monoxide, 3.10 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 9.31 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 17.22 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 17.00 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 microns, 0.03 ton per year of volatile organic compounds, <0.01 ton per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 8,742 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
40-00038, Lion Brewing Company, 700 North Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705, City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Application received: July 5, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their brewery. The proposed Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00112, Trinity Glass International Inc., 8014 Industrial Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031-1225, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Application received: July 19, 2024. The Department intends to issue an initial State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Upper Macungie Township facility. Sources at this facility includes their paint spray booth. This also includes dry fiberglass filters as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
25-00918, Cosmed Group, Inc., 2205 E 33rd St, Erie, PA 16510, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: December 21, 2022. The Department intends to renew the State Only Operating Permit for the Cosmed Group's Erie facility which performs sterilization of medical devices. The primary sources at the facility include 4 ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization chambers, 2 aeration rooms, and the sterilization chamber vents. Emissions from the sterilization chambers are controlled by an acid scrubber; emissions from the aeration rooms and the sterilization chamber vents are controlled by EtO absorbent. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions of EtO are less than 1 tpy. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart O, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities. The applicable requirements are included in this renewal. The Department has granted the facility's request for a 1-year extension for compliance to the 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart O requirements for Group 1 and Group 2 room air emissions which were newly promulgated on April 5, 2024. The permit renewal contains an EtO usage restriction of less than 30 tpy. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP22-000022, WuXi Advanced Therapies, 4000 S. 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1613, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 10, 2018. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a Contract Testing, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CTDMO) for cell and gene therapies. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) 2.392 MMBtu/hr boilers firing natural gas and two (2) 600 kilowatts emergency generators firing diesel fuel. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''WuXi Advanced Therapies, NMOP OP22-000022'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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. 32031301. NPDES No. PA0235580. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, White and Center Townships, Indiana County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: June 13, 2024. Accepted: July 25, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Aleppo Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for underground development mining only, affecting 4,284.0 proposed underground acres and 4,284.0 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Application received: July 11, 2024. Accepted: August 1, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17980115. NPDES No. PA0238074. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township and Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 60.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Beaver Run and Beaver Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 5, 2024. Accepted: August 5, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54190201. Rausch Creek Fuel, LLC, 978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation affecting 34.2 acres. Receiving streams: East and West Branches of Rausch Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: July 29, 2024.
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. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 56190301. NPDES No. PA0279749. Windber Stone, LLC, 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Ogle Township, Somerset County. NPDES renewal of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) operation affecting 99.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Clear Shade Creek, unnamed tributary to South Fork Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following uses: CWF and HQ-CWF. Application received: August 2, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal Npdes Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0262692. Mining Permit No. 56080108. PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 377.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek; unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. These receiving streams are included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: February 23, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N The proposed effluent limits are instream criteria for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/l) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Blue Lick Creek and an unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 006 N 007 N 008A N 012 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007, 008A and 012 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) Report Temperature (°C) Report Flow (gpm) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0119400. Mining Permit No. 4473SM10. Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, Decatur Township, Clearfield County. Application received: June 6, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated water resulting from post mining treatment of acid mine drainage affecting 32.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Little Laurel Run and Unnamed Tributary to Coal Run, both classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. These receiving streams are included in the Laurel Run Watershed TMDL and Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to an Unnamed Tributary to Little Laurel Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Ponds (D9D) Continuous (0.057024 MGD) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.5 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to an Unnamed Tributary to Coal Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Treatment Ponds (D3D) Continuous (0.105264 MGD) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily
Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.5 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0256714. Mining Permit No. 41080101. Fisher Mining Company, 40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754, Pine Township, Lycoming County. Application received: February 15, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining affecting 254 acres. Receiving stream(s): Buckeye Run and Right Fork Otter Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. These receiving streams are included in the Otter Run Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Buckeye Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 002 Existing Passive Treatment System (sampled at point 'MMSD') Continuous Flow (0.0562 MGD average) 003 Existing Sediment Pond Complex (SB1) Precipitation Dependent 004 Existing Sediment Pond (SB3) Precipitation Dependent 005 Existing Sediment Pond (SB4) Precipitation Dependent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (MMSD) (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 (SB1), 004 (SB3) and 005 (SB4) (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 3.1 6.2 7.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
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: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104224-005. Holly Kibbe, 544 Ridge Road, Montgomery, PA 17752, Susquehanna Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 7, 2024.
Renovations to a non-compliant and non-permitted 2nd floor enclosure to an existing residence. The renovations are necessary to transform the space into incidental storage use which is allowable per the township's floodplain ordinance. Latitude: 41°, 12`, 34.78", Longitude: -77°, 9`, 22.38".
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.
E3502224-004. EMB Enterprises, LLC, P.O. Box 97, Dunmore, PA 18512, Throop Borough, Lackawanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 19, 2024.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Schoolside Estates Phase III Project: 1) A stormwater outfall within the floodway of Eddy Creek (WWF, MF) consisting of a 12-inch diameter HDPE pipe, concrete endwall, and R-5 riprap apron. 2) A stormwater outfall within the floodway of Eddy Creek (WWF, MF) consisting of an emergency spillway associated with an infiltration basin comprised of a 20-foot R-4 riprap apron. 3) A fill within the floodway of Eddy Creek (WWF, MF) consisting of the southern berm associated with an infiltration basin. The project is located northeast of the intersection of Murray Street and Loftus Street (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41°, 26`, 59.33"; Longitude: -75°, 36`, 26.58") in Throop Borough, Lackawanna County.
E3902224-004. The Fields at Indian Creek, LLC, 5930 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 10, Allentown, PA 18106, Upper Milford Township, Emmaus Borough, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: May 13, 2024.
To construct and maintain a grading project within the floodway of Leibert Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) resulting in 19.37 cubic yards of net cut across 0.53 acre for installation of a voluntary riparian forest buffer for stormwater management associated with The Fields at Indian Creek residential subdivision project. The project is located at the end of Gentlewind Way approximately 0.4 mile after the intersection of Indian Creek Road (Allentown West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40°, 31`, 42.23", Longitude: -75°, 30`, 48.43") in Upper Milford Township and Emmaus Borough, Lehigh County.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E4306224-005. Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Company, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Delaware Township, Mercer County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 5, 2024.
The application is proposing to remove, replace, and maintain two crossings: (1) Mile Post 80.50 an existing 36-inch elliptical pipe culvert 41.57 feet in length with an approximately effective open area of 9.42 square feet proposed to be two 5-feet diameter corrugate steel pipe culverts buried 1.5 feet below proposed grade with approximate effective open area of 19.63 square feet and (2) Mile Post 80.90 two existing 3.5 feet diameter culverts with an approximate length of 40 feet and effective open area of 19.24 square feet proposed to be five 5-feet diameters corrugated steel pipe culverts buried 2.5 feet below proposed grade providing an approximate effective open area of 58.72 square feet, both along the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad in Delaware Township, Mercer County permanently impacting approximately 0.02 acre of watercourse and 0.003 acre of wetlands. Latitude: 41.33865°, Longitude: -80.30291°.
E1006224-004. Buffalo Township, 109 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, PA 16055, Buffalo Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 23, 2024.
This streambank stabilization project along a 0.5-mile portion of the existing Butler-Freeport Community Trail proposes to place and maintain riprap streambank stabilization at various locations to address existing bank erosion, and to remove sediment deposition to restore the natural stream channel resulting in 575-ft of permanent stream impacts and 100-ft of temporary stream impacts to Little Buffalo Creek (HQ-TSF). No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 40.709722°, Longitude: -79.725556°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603124-001. PennDOT Engineering District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Amity Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 26, 2024.
To remove existing structures and to (1) install and maintain a 60-foot x 45-foot 5 inch foot bridge over Monocacy Creek (WWF, MF) with riprap scour protection and (2) install and maintain a 39.5-linear foot 7-foot x 7-foot box culvert with 1 foot uniform depression in UNT Monocacy Creek (WWF, MF) with riprap scour protection all for the purpose upgrading the roadway drainage to maintain transportation safety and roadway standards. The project proposes to permanently impact 65 linear feet of stream change with 229 linear feet of temporary impacts. The project is located along SR 2041-01B in Amity Township, Berks County (Latitude: 40.3102, Longitude: -75.7836).
E2203224-003. Susquehanna Township Authority, 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 24, 2024.
To 1) replace approximately 2,000 linear feet of existing 10" ductile iron pip (DIP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer main with 12" PVC main, permanently impacting 958 square feet of PFO Wetland and 1,315 feet of the floodway of a UNT to Paxton Creek (WWF, MF); 2) replace approximately 1,475 linear feet of 10" DIP forcemain, permanently impacting 459 square feet of PFO wetlands, and 720 square feet of the floodway of a UNT to Paxton Creek (WWF, MF); 3) install temporary construction access temporarily impacting 6,010 square feet of PFO wetland; 4) permanently construct site access for future maintenance permanently impacting 20,740 square feet of PFO wetland; and 5) install streambank stabilization impacting 90 square feet of a UNT to Paxton Creek (WWF, MF). The project is located on sanitary sewer right-of-way (ROW) located between the Fox Run Pump Station and Fargreen Road (Latitude 40°, 19`, 32.40" N; Longitude: 76°, 53`, 1.59" W) in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. All impacts are for the purpose of providing for adequate capacity and providing access to facilities for routine maintenance. To compensate for the conversion of forested to emergent wetlands, the applicant proposes to re-plant a portion of the right of way and to plant woody species in an emergent wetland located at Latitude: 40°, 18`, 2.57" N; Longitude: 76°, 52`, 21.53" W. No wetland loss is proposed.
E6703224-004. Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, York Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 27, 2024.
To conduct a stream stabilization project including: 1.) the regrading and maintenance of 992 linear feet of streambank (left and right banks) of Kehm Run (CWF, MF); 2.) the construction and maintenance of twelve rock steps totaling 239 feet in length; 3.) the construction and maintenance of twelve rock cascades totaling 303 feet in length; 4.) the construction and maintenance of a boulder sill totaling 19 feet in length; and 5.) the installation and maintenance of a 6.0-foot by 6.0-foot concrete spring box in an unnamed tributary to Kehm Run (CWF, MF), all impacting 0.049 acre of exceptional value palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purpose of reducing erosion that was exacerbated by a recent dam removal. The project is located approximately 0.38 mile west southwest of the intersection of Chestnut Hill Road and Twin Lane (Latitude: 39.92228°N; Longitude: 76.66655°W) in York Township, York County. Wetland impacts are de minimus and replacement is not required.
E6703223-016. Wrightsville Borough, 601 Water Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368, Wrightsville Borough, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 27, 2023.
To place, grade, and maintain approximately 480-feet by 320-feet of fill at Waterfront Park in the floodplain of the Susquehanna River (WWF) for the purpose of promoting positive drainage to the existing outfall pipe. The project is located northwest of the intersection of Water St. and Lemon St. (Latitude: 40.02169°N; Longitude: -76.52411°W) in Wrightsville Borough, York County. No wetland impact is associated with this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA6715224-003. HGS, LLC, 317 East Carson Street, Suite 242, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Manchester Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 1, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore an unnamed tributary to Codorus (WWF-MF) by removing approximately 5,300 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 700 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 2 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 1.5 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located immediately east of I-83, south of Sinking Springs Road and north of W Locust Lane, in Emigsville, PA Latitude: 40.012222°, Longitude: -76.739167°.
EA2815224-001. Alexander Young, 4923 Fort McCord Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Hamilton Township, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: April 12, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore approximately 1,800 linear feet of Back Creek (TSF-MF) by removing approximately 29,800 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,800 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 14.5 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 1.8 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The project reach begins at the existing Fort McCord Road bridge and extends downstream to the Edenville Road bridge in Hamilton Township, PA Latitude: 39.962957°, Longitude: -77.730801°.
EA3615224-005. Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance, P.O. Box 6355, Lancaster, PA 17607, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 9, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore approximately 2,100 linear feet of Little Conestoga Creek (WWF-MF) and two tributaries to Little Conestoga Creek by removing approximately 13,300 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 2,300 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 2 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 2.6 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; and to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project begins north of the Columbia Avenue bridge and continues upstream towards Southlawn Drive and Woodbine Drive in Lancaster, PA. Latitude: 40.040299°, Longitude: -76.342662°.
EA3615224-006. Warwick Township, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: May 17, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore approximately 1,900 linear feet of Lititz Run (CWF-MF) by removing approximately 28,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,900 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 10 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 8 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas. Additional restoration activities proposed include: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; and to construct temporary stream crossings, rock construction entrances, and other erosion controls during restoration activities. Additional features of the overall restoration plan include the construction of a stream crossing and the repair of four existing stormwater outfalls. The restoration project is located east of Warwick Road, beginning approximately 750 feet before Warwick Road intersects with Ballstown Road, and continuing downstream until reaching an existing dam in Warwick Township, PA Latitude: 40.139444°, Longitude: - 76.261667°.
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