[54 Pa.B. 7678]
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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 Keystone Dairy Ventures, LLC
324 Balance Meeting Road
Peach Bottom, PA 17563Lancaster County 733.6 1,622.13 Dairy HQ Renewal R&T Family Farms
2088 Cleman Hollow Road
Unityville, PA 17774
2198 Fairview Rd
Unityville PA 17774Lycoming County 142.9 661.99 Swine NA Renewal Robert Brubaker Jr.
2205 Camp Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County 11 345.36 Broilers 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 copy-ing 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: Jade Wheeler, Clerical Assistant II, 570-327-0551.
Application No. 1424519, Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Penns Cave Inc. Address 222 Penns Cave Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828Municipality Gregg Township County Centre County Responsible Official Russell Schleiden
222 Penns Cave Road
Centre Hall, PA 16828
Consulting Engineer David M. Cunningham
Keller Engineers Inc.
420 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received November 6, 2024 Description Storage tank filtration and treatment filter. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Joseph Cherinko, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 570-826-2090.
Application No. 4824502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant City of Bethlehem Address 10 East Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18018Municipality East Allen Township County Northampton County Responsible Official Edward J. Boscola
10 East Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18018Consulting Engineer Steven G. Lowry, P.E.
10 East Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18018Application Received July 29, 2024 Description Application for a replacement pressure tank and a new jockey pump at the Wil-Mar Pump Station. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers.
Application No. 0924527, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Newtown Artesian Water Company Address 201 North Lincoln Avenue
Newtown, PA 18940Municipality Newtown Township County Bucks County Responsible Official Dan Angove
201 North Lincoln Avenue
Newtown, PA 18940Consulting Engineer Gannett Fleming
2 Executive Drive
Marlton, NJ 08053Application Received October 18, 2024 Description This project aims to implement upgrades to the chemical feed systems and incorporates PFAS removal GAC units.
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.
Seneca Resources Company Pad C09-J, Primary Facility ID # 854402, Stanger Lane/Indian Camp Lane, Emporium, PA 15834, Shippen Township, Cameron County. ARM Group LLC, 2548 Park Center Boulevard, State College, PA 16801 on behalf of Seneca Resources Company LLC, 2000 Westinghouse Drive, Suite 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with produced water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Cameron County Echo on October 9, 2024. Application received: November 7, 2024.
SWN Production Company LLC, Greezwieg Large Impoundment, Primary Facility ID # 840507, 329 East Cole 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 concerning remediation of site groundwater contaminated with produced water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the residential Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on October 7, 2024. Application received: November 6, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Lake Ariel Quarry, Primary Facility ID # 875591, 621 Keystone Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, Lake Township, Wayne County. Aquaterra Technologies, 901 South Bolmar Street, Suite A, West Chester, PA 19381 on behalf of Penn Tank Lines, 300 Lionville Station Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with diesel. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Tri-County Independent on November 7, 2024. Application received: November 7, 2024.
Bank Building, Primary Facility ID # 879634, 117 Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. Dynamic Earth, 826 Newtown Yardley Road, Suite 201, Newtown, PA 18940 on behalf of NDA Moosic, LLC, 601 Gates Road, Suite 1, Vestal, NY 13850, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with arsenic. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Scranton Times on November 5, 2024. Application received: November 12, 2024.
Former Packaging Center, Primary Facility ID # 879637, Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. Dynamic Earth, 826 Newtown Yardley Road, Suite 201, Newtown, PA 18940 on behalf of NDA Moosic, LLC, 601 Gates Road, Suite 1, Vestal, NY 13850, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Scranton Times on November 5, 2024. Application received: November 12, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
Hampden Townhomes LLC, Primary Facility ID # 879621, 5157, 5163 and 5165 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, Hampden Township, Cumberland County. McKee Environmental, Inc., 86 Quartz Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823 on behalf of Hampden Townhomes LLC, 6211 Lookout Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate groundwater contaminated with PFOS/PFAS. The site will be remediated to the Background Standard. Future use of the site is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Sentinel on October 17, 2024. Application received: November 4, 2024.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Janelle Hromyak, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Beta Cameron Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 829952, 607 Behm Road, Wind Ridge, PA 15380, Richhill Township, Greene County. Brendan Poffenbaugh, P.G., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 on behalf of Douglas Oberdorf, EQT Corporation, 400 Woodcliff Dr, Wind Ridge, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Contamination on site resulted from a spill of water-based spacer fluid to the well pad surface. Impacts were contained within the boundaries of the well pad and limited to the upper twelve inches of the well pad aggregate material. The current use of the property is as an unconventional natural gas well production site. Future use of the property is anticipated to continue to be for natural gas production. Groundwater, surface water, and air quality were not impacted by the spill. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Observer-Reporter on November 8, 2024. Application received: November 13, 2024.
Coarse Refuse Disposal Area (CRDA) 7, Primary Facility ID # 879681, Latitude: 39.97546389, Longitude: -80.37340278, Graysville, PA 15337, Morris Township, Greene County. Stephen Pesch, Penn E&R Inc., 100 Ryan Court, Suite 20, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 on behalf of Carrie Crumpton, CNX Gas Company LLC, 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. On or about May 21, 2024, during excavating activities at the CRDA 7 facility, Consol Energy contractors punctured an unmarked brine pipeline, resulting in the release of an unknown volume of brine containing fluids. The CRDA is currently a permitted coal refuse disposal area, and is intended to be used as such in the future. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024. Application received: November 14, 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.
Northeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2201.
WMGM055-NE007. Chrinergy Power, LLC, 1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042, Glendon Borough, Northampton County. An application for Determination of Applicability for coverage under WMGM055 for a landfill gas-to-energy plant located at the Glendon Business Center. Landfill gas will be conveyed to the plant from Chrin Brothers Sanitary Landfill. Application received: November 6, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 13, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, 570-826-2511 or RA-EPWM-NERO@pa.gov, Northeast Region, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
300683. Marlborough US Realty Holdings LP, P.O. Box 241, Harrison City, PA 15644-0241, Ambridge Borough, Beaver County. A closure plan was received for the Ambridge Landfill which was a Class III residual waste landfill permitted to dispose of fly ash, bottom ash, fixated fly ash, sulfur dioxide scrubber sludge and coal pile runoff sludge. The landfill ceased accepting waste in or around 1988. Closure activities were performed at the site, but an official closure plan was never submitted or approved. Application received: July 30, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: November 7, 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.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Ferrick Construction Co., Inc., 811 Ivy Hill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150. License No. PA-AH 0473. Accepted: November 13, 2024.
Neier, Inc., P.O. Box 151, Coatesville, IN 46121. License No. PA-AH 0777. Accepted: November 7, 2024.
Midwest Environmental Services, Inc., 27 Kiesland Court, Hamilton, OH 45015. License No. PA-AH 0929. Accepted: November 4, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, P.E., Environmental Group Manager.
54-00054B: Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L.P. Landfill, 99 Commonwealth Road, Hegins, PA 17938-0322, Foster, Frailey and Reilly Townships, Schuylkill County. Application received: November 6, 2024. For the proposed Landfill Expansion at the Commonwealth Environmental Systems, L.P. Landfill (CES).
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00123A: Chrinergy Power, LLC, 1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042, Glendon Borough, Northampton County. Application received: May 17, 2024.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received a Plan Approval for Chrinergy Power, LLC (1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042) for their facility to be located in Glendon Borough, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00123A will be incorporated into a Title V Permit a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00123A is for the construction of 3.2 megawatt (MW) electric generating plant. The plant will include two (2) Caterpillar G3520C spark ignition 2,242 BHP landfill gas fired engines utilizing lean burn combustion and air to fuel ratio control. The facility will be a major source of Carbon Monoxide (CO) by equal or exceeding 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs but will exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP (Formaldehyde 18.19 TPY), based on a 12-month rolling sum. The facility will be a minor source of VOC emissions by not equal or exceeding 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The facility will be a minor source of NOx, PM, and SOx emissions by not equal or exceeding 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ, MACT Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. Emissions from the engines must meet BAT, MACT ZZZZ and NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. Emissions performance testing will be necessary to demonstrate compliance of the engines with the applicable NOx, CO, VOC, and formaldehyde emission limits, as required per NSPS Subpart JJJJ. 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. 48-00123A 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., EGM, 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.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0001B: JBS Souderton, Inc., 741 Souder Rd, Souderton, PA 18964, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. Application received: August 19, 2024. This action is for a plan approval for the installation of a new dual fuel-fired Johnston Boiler rated at 49.05 MMBtu/hr at a meatpacking and rendering plant, which emits major levels of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from the boilers on site. Natural gas will be the primary fuel, and No. 2 fuel oil will be used only during periods of natural gas curtailment or testing. The proposed Johnston boiler will be equipped with a low NOx 30-ppm burner with flue gas recirculation (FGR). The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc apply to the new boiler. The boiler is defined as a gas-fired boiler according to the definitions found in 40 CFR 63.11237; therefore, the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ do not apply to the new boiler. The No. 2 fuel oil sulfur content restriction pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 123.22(e)(2)(i) for the outer zone is applicable to the new boiler when firing No. 2 fuel oil. The particulate matter standard of 25 Pa. Code § 123.13(a)(1) applies to the new boiler. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
09-0257: Quakertown Boro Wastewater Treatment Plant, 777 E Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951, Richland Township, Bucks County. Application received: May 7, 2024. Plan Approval No. 09-0257 is for an upgrade to the Quakertown Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) with a new anaerobic digestion and co-generation process. The WWTP is a Natural Minor facility. The primary components of the project are two (2) anaerobic digester tanks, a biogas train, a combined heat and power (CHP) system consisting of two (2) 800-kW generators controlled by selective catalytic reduction (SCR), a slurry buffer tank controlled by an odor control system, and a flare for backup to the CHP system. The generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ. Potential emissions from this project are: NOx—4.59 tons per year (TPY); VOC—1.38 TPY; CO—15.29 TPY; PM—2.76 TPY; SOx—10.47 TPY; HAP—0.61 TPY. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
04-00681C: Brunner Landfill, 211 Brunner Rd., Zelienople, PA 16063, New Sewickley Township, Beaver County. Application received: June 2, 2021.
Intent to Issue Plan Approval:
PA-04-00681C: In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a plan approval for the installation and operation of an enclosed flare and a leachate evaporator at a landfill facility located in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The enclosed flare will be limited to 0.06 lb/MMBtu of NOx, 0.20 lb/MMBtu of CO, 98% destruction efficiency of VOC or 20 ppmvd VOC at 3% O2, and 0.01 gr/dscf PM.
The facility will be limited to annual emissions of 7.7 tons/year of NOx, 18.8 tons/year of CO, 4.5 tons/year of VOC, 9.5 tons/year of SOx, 20 tons/year of PM10, and 4.6 tons/year of total HAPs. Sources at Brunner are subject to 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart OOO—Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills That Commenced Construction On or Before July 17, 2014 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since July 17, 2014, and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA—NESHAPS for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. (Air Resources). The plan approval includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, work practice, and reporting requirements for the plant.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed plan approval are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, directly.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the plan approval may submit the information to Sheri Guerrieri, New Source Review Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00681C) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheri Guerrieri, Environmental Engineer Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to shguerrier@pa.gov. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00123A, Chrinergy Power, LLC, 1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042, Glendon Borough, Northampton County. Application received: May 17, 2024. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a Plan Approval to Chrinergy Power, LLC (1225 Industrial Drive, Easton, PA 18042) for their facility to be located in Glendon Borough, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00123A will be incorporated into a Title V Permit a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00123A is for the construction of 3.2 megawatt (MW) electric generating plant. The plant will include two (2) Caterpillar G3520C spark ignition 2,242 BHP landfill gas fired engines utilizing lean burn combustion and air to fuel ratio control. The facility will be a major source of Carbon Monoxide (CO) by equal or exceeding 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs but will exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP (Formaldehyde 18.19 TPY), based on a 12-month rolling sum. The facility will be a minor source of VOC emissions by not equal or exceeding 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The facility will be a minor source of NOx, PM, and SOx emissions by not equal or exceeding 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ, MACT Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. Emissions from the engines must meet BAT, MACT ZZZZ and NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. Emissions performance testing will be necessary to demonstrate compliance of the engines with the applicable NOx, CO, VOC, and formaldehyde emission limits, as required per NSPS Subpart JJJJ. 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. 48-00123A 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., EGM, 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.
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.
59-00012, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., 72 Milk Plant Road, Middlebury Center, PA 16935, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. Application received: April 2, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. milk processing plant located in Middlebury Township, Tioga County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit 59-00012. The facility's main sources include one (1) 21.00 MMBtu per hour Johnston model PFTA-500-4LG-150S natural gas fired steam boiler, one (1) 31.40 MMBtu per hour Johnston model PFTX 750-4 natural gas-fired steam boiler, a Powdered Milk Drying System including one C.E. Rogers Company VRS milk spray dryer with a natural gas fired burner with rated heat input of 12 MMBtu per hour and one electrically powered Drynamics manufactured fluid bed cooler and one Safety-Kleen manufactured remote reservoir cold cleaning recirculatory type parts washer. The facility has potential emissions of 5.74 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 15.02 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 0.47 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 1.23 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 4.27 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, 0.42 ton per year of total hazardous air pollutants. 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 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and 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: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
39-00104, NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC, P.O. Box 39, Orefield, PA 18069, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Application received: October 9, 2024. The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at the wastewater treatment plant. The sources include a digester gas fired caterpillar engine. 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.
40-00071, American Asphalt Paving Company, 500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708, Jackson Township, Luzerne County. Application received: September 25, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for the American Asphalt Paving Co.—Chase Facility. Business activities performed at this facility include non-metallic mineral mining and processing, and hot mix asphalt production. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
25-01006, Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC, 1540 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511-1032, City of Erie, Erie County. Application received: October 30, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the biofuels production facility. The facility's primary emission sources include the two (2) natural gas-fired process steam boilers, the biodiesel production process, storage tanks, a high-pressure steam generator for the fatty acid stripper, an emergency generator, and an emergency fire pump. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 15.20 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 27.91 TPY CO, 8.01 TPY VOC, 5.45 TPY total HAPs, 3.29 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.63 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The boilers are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. The biodiesel production process is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart VV, Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI), 40 CFR 60 Subpart NNN, Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from SOCMI Distillation Operations, and 40 CFR 60 Subpart RRR, Standards of Performance for VOC Emissions from SOCMI Reactor Processes. The storage tanks are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Kb, Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984. The two diesel-fired engines are subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII, Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
07-03018, Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602, Logan Township, Blair County. Application received: August 26, 2024. For the operation of an animal crematory. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.22 tpy NOx, 1.02 tpy CO, 0.82 PM10, 0.09 tpy VOC, 0.37 tpy SOx, and 0.01 tpy HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code § 123.21.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-03182, Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Application received: November 17, 2033. For operation of two (2) human crematories, at their funeral home. Potential emissions are estimated to be 3.07 tpy of PM, 2.34 tpy of NOx, 1.94 tpy of CO, 1.43 tpy of SOx and 0.2 tpy of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00074, RA Ferris & Co Inc./West Chester, 899 Fernhill Rd, West Chester, PA 19380-1467, West Goshen Township, Chester County. Application received: December 21, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the non-Title V, Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of two (2) human crematories. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
23-00050, Prospect CCMC/Taylor Hospital, 175 E Chester Pike, Ridley Park, PA 19078, Ridley Park Borough, Delaware County. Application received: August 11, 2023. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Natural Minor Operating Permit for Taylor Hospital. The facility includes the following sources: five (5) boilers all under 10 MMBtu/hr, one (1) 1,000 kW generator with 1,490 HP engine and one (1) 350 kW generator with 450 HP engine. Total potential emissions from all sources combined are as follows: nitrogen oxides (NOx)—19.40 tons per year (tpy), carbon monoxide (CO)—9.68 tpy, sulfur oxides (SOx) —0.08 tpy, volatile organic compounds (VOC)—1.08 tpy, and particulate matter (PM)—1.25 tpy. The facility has a 22.31 tpy NOx site-wide emissions limit. Requirements for sources include monitoring and recording of fuel usage, hours of operation and calculating NOx emissions for compliance with site-wide limit. Since the facility uses No. 2 fuel oil, receipts from deliveries must be kept or testing of oil must be done to ensure compliance with 15 ppm sulfur content limit. The facility must also maintain the sources according to manufacturer's recommendations and good pollution control practices. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00272, Tech Tube Inc./Upper Merion, 750 Vandenberg Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1473, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: June 11, 2024. This action is for the renewal of a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit that produces small diameter-cold drawn tubing for the automotive, medical, and aerospace industries. Tech Tube operates a Batch Vapor Degreaser as part of the production process. The Degreaser uses trichloroethylene as a cleaning agent. A carbon adsorption system is installed to capture the Volatile Organic Compounds emissions from the degreaser. The annual TCE emissions after control are 4.575 tons/year. The Degreaser is subject to Subpart T—National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning. The Operating Permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping requirements, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
26-00057, Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, Luzerne Township, Fayette County. Application received: January 19, 2024. Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of a barge unloading and transferring facility located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County. The site's operations support a reclamation project using coal ash and flue gas desulfurization sludge to cap material on a coal refuse pile. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. The subject facility consists of two docks for barge unloading, three excavators, and an area for truck/rail transshipping with front loaders. One dock is considered primary, but both docks can be used at the same time. The rate of unloading the barges is limited by the number of trucks available. Barges are unloaded, and material is transported to the reclamation area behind the barge unloading area. Emissions from the facility are controlled by a pressurized water truck. The facility provided potential emission calculations based on 262,800 tons of material handled on a 12-month rolling basis, 8,760 hours of operation per year, and AP-42 Emission Factors. The controlled potential emissions at this site are projected to be 34.6 TPY PM-30 and 12.1 TPY PM-10. This includes emission estimates from transferring material from barge to truck, haul roads, truck unloading, wind erosion, material handling, and bulldozing. At a minimum, the facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes a throughput restriction, operating requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (26-00057) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx and by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Camarda at 412-442-4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh R Patel, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00124A, UE-02102PA LLC, 22 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, Allen Township, Northampton County. Application received: July 25, 2024. Notice is hereby given 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 UE-02102PA LLC (22 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830) for the FedEx Ground Distribution Hub facility located on Willowbrook Road in Allen Township, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00124A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. Plan Approval No. 48-00124A is for the construction of 1,550 kWe electric generating plant. The plant will include two (2) natural gas-fired internal combustion (IC) engines. The first unit (2G Energy AG Avus 1000 plus NG, 1,395 BHP) will be used for providing primary power to the facility with an electrical output rating of 1,000 kWe. The second unit (2G Energy AG Avus 500 plus NG, 770 BHP)) unit will serve as a backup unit with an electrical output rating of 550 kWe. Each engine will utilize an oxidation catalyst system for control of CO, VOC, and formaldehyde emissions. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM, SOx, and CO emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP and must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ, MACT Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. Emissions from the engines will meet BAT, MACT ZZZZ and NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. 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. 48-00124A 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, EGM, 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 APPLICATIONSApplications 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. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, OR RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03803044. NPDES No. PA0216375. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Application returned for renewal of existing bituminous mine operation, affecting 97.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Limestone Run; classified for the following: WWF. Application received: April 16, 2024. Returned: November 14, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 35840203. CSY, Inc., 400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, City of Scranton and Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County. Renew for Reclamation Activities Only of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and surface mine operation affecting 61.5 acres. Receiving stream: Lackawanna River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: October 24, 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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
NPDES No. PA0215562. Mining Permit No. 30841602. Duquesne Light Company, 1800 Seymour Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, Monongahela Township, Greene County. Application received: March 27, 2024. Accepted: April 24, 2024.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and mining activity permit, affecting 43.3 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Whiteley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 discharging to Whiteley Creek:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.6 2.5 3.9 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to Whiteley Creek:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day Daily
Instant. Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.6 2.5 3.9 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0115461. Mining Permit No. 4773SM4. Heidelberg Materials NE LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Liberty Borough, Tioga County. Application received: July 22, 2024.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 145.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Bellman Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ, CWF.
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Bellman Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Stormwater Outfall Intermittent 002 Existing Stormwater Outfall Intermittent 003 Existing Stormwater Outfall Intermittent The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—003 (Discharges
during Dry Weather Conditions)30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumParameter Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 001—003 (Discharges after ≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumParameter Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Outfalls: 001—003 (Discharges after >10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0200492. Mining Permit No. 65930401. Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC, 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, Ligonier and Derry Townships, Westmoreland County. Application for a new NPDES permit at an underground mine with surface activities, affecting 172.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Loyalhanna Creek and Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. The receiving streams are subject to the Kiskiminetas and Conemaugh River Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified. Application received: April 11, 2024.
The following stormwater outfall discharges to UNT to Loyalhanna Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall for all weather conditions are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) Parameter Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity (mg/L) - - - Report Total Alkalinity (mg/L) - - - Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 - - - Total Iron (mg/L) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) - - - Report Oil and Grease (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report Flow (gpm) - - - Report The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Loyalhanna Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N Stormwater Outfall 003 N Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls for all weather conditions are as follows:
(All Weather Conditions) Parameter Minimum 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Acidity (mg/L) - - - Report Total Alkalinity (mg/L) - - - Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 - - - Total Iron (mg/L) - 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/L) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) - - - Report Oil and Grease (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) - - - Report Temperature (°C) - - - Report Flow (gpm) - - - Report
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224987. Mining Permit No. 49080104. D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Box 121, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, Mount Carmel Township, Northumberland County. Renew NPDES permit affecting 402.0 acres related to a coal mining activity permit. Receiving stream: Quaker Run, Coal Run and South Branch of Roaring Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF & HQ. There is no discharge proposed to Quaker Run, Coal Run or South Branch of Roaring Creek. Non Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: January 16, 2024.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E0283224-014. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S Eisenhower Blvd, Middleton, PA 17057, West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 9, 2024.
Latitude: 40.3493010°, Longitude: -79.9076380°.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA RT 51 to Duquesne, Section 53B1A:
1. To fill 1,911 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S41) for the purpose of constructing proposed bridge structures MF-411A and MF-411B.
2. To fill 416 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S51) for the purpose of grading an embankment for a permanent by-pass channel.
3. To relocate 4,197 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S54-2) for the purpose of constructing a stormwater basin.
4. To fill 10 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S54-3) for the purpose of removing a culvert.
5. To fill 298 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S53) for the purpose of constructing proposed bridge structures MF-413B and MF-413C.
6. To fill 1,053 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-8) for purpose of roadway construction and outlet protection for stormwater discharge.
7. To relocate 650 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-7) for the purpose of removing a stream enclosure.
8. To relocate 115 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-6) for the purpose of removing a stream enclosure.
9. To relocate 770 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-5) for the purpose of grading and forming a confluence with MON-1-S54.
10. To fill 51 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-2) for the purpose of driveway construction.
11. To fill 30 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S59-3) for the purpose of driveway construction.
12. To fill 17 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S42-1) for the purpose of constructing a stormwater basin.
13. To fill 22 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S505) for the purpose of channel construction.
14. To fill 12 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S508) for the purpose of channel construction.
15. To fill 83 square feet of tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S95-1) for the purpose of constructing a railroad access road.
16. To reconstruct 684 square feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S115-1) for the purpose of removing a stream enclosure.
17. To fill 0.10 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W51) watershed for the purpose of bridge MF-411A construction.
18. To fill 0.13 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W52) watershed for the purpose of stormwater basin construction.
19. To fill 0.01 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W58) watershed for the purpose of channel construction.
20. To fill 0.01 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W59) watershed for the purpose of channel construction.
21. To excavate and fill 0.08 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W50) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction and optional modified embankment area.
22. To excavate and fill 0.01 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W49) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction.
23. To excavate less than 0.01 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W48-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction.
24. To excavate 0.01 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W62) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction.
25. To excavate and fill less than 0.01 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W46) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction.
26. To excavate and fill 0.04 acre of PEM wetlands, and 0.02 acre of PFO wetlands, within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W63) watershed for the purpose of roadway ramp construction.
27. To excavate and fill 0.09 acre of PUB wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W61) watershed for the purpose of relocating stream MON-2-S59.
28. To excavate and fill 1.2 acres of a body of water within the Monongahela River (WWF) (Sandy Lake 1-1) watershed for the purpose of bridge MF-413A and MF-413B construction, sediment basin construction and relocating stream MON-2-S59.
29. To excavate and fill 0.25 acre of a body of water within the Monongahela River (WWF) (Sandy Lake 2-1) watershed for the purpose of bridge MF-413A and MF-413B construction, and sediment basin construction.
30. To fill 0.03 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W68-1) watershed for the purpose of driveway construction.
31. To fill less than 0.01 acre of PUB wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W89-1) watershed for the purpose of outlet protection from a stormwater basin.
32. To excavate and fill 0.04 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W75-2) watershed for the purpose of construction access road and stream relocation.
In total the project will result in 0.13 acre of temporary and 0.24 acre of permanent stream impact, 1.06 acres of temporary and 2.77 acres of permanent floodway impact, 0.03 acre of temporary and 0.48 acre of permanent wetland impact, and 1.54 acres of permanent body of water impact. The project is located between Curry Hollow Road and Pittsburgh-McKeesport Road (Glassport, PA Quadrangle) in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5929224-003. Highland Field Services, LLC, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825, Delmar Township and Middlebury Township, Tioga County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 25, 2024.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 80 linear feet of Crooked Creek (WWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.845228°, -77.279146°);
2. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 917 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.844395°, -77.281323°);
3. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 16 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Norris Brook (TSF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.843367°, -77.280761°);
4. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 730 square feet of a palustrine emergent/scrub shrub (PEM/PSS) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.836701°, -77.288524°);
5. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 616 square feet of a palustrine forested (PFO) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.834668°, -77.290589°);
6. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 593 square feet of a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.834098°, -77.291373°);
7. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 18 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Norris Brook (TSF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.831683°, -77.293475°);
8. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 92 linear feet of Norris Brook (EV) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.824865°, -77.292839°);
9. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 4,579 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.820632°, -77.292582°);
10. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 8,605 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.818693°, -77.291345°);
11. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 123 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.81785°, -77.29021°);
12. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 39 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.817122°, -77.289853°);
13. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 91 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.816805°, -77.28976°);
14. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 142 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.815821°, -77.289831°);
15. A temporary road crossing using timber mats impacting 63 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.815699°, -77.289848°);
16. A temporary road crossing using timber mats and a 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 289 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.815374°, -77.289949°);
17. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 3 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.814957°, -77.290345°);
18. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 4 square feet of an exceptional value palustrine emergent (EV-PEM) wetland (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.814973°, -77.290702°);
19. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 24 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.812497°, -77.291949°);
20. A 16-inch diameter freshwater pipeline impacting 13 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run (HQ-CWF) (Keeneyville, PA Quadrangle 41.811259°, -77.292752°).
The project will result in 243 linear feet of temporary stream impacts and 16,794 square feet (0.386 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline in Delmar and Middlebury Township, Tioga County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1804224-002. Francis & Emily Montarsi, 134 Whitetail Circle, Mill Hall, PA 17751, Woodward Township, Clinton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 31, 2024.
Francis and Emily Montarsi have applied for a Chapter 105 Small Projects Joint Permit for the construction and maintenance a 20 ft by 30 ft timber post pavilion with a roof. The pavilion will be constructed over an existing concrete slab and total proposed disturbance is 0.1 acre. No excavation or fill is associated with this project. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this construction project. The project is located within the floodway of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which is listed in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation as a Warm Water Fishery (WWF) with Migratory Fish (MF). Latitude: 41°, 8`, 52.77", Longitude: -77°, 27`, 39.77".
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.
EA5402224-001. Mahanoy Creek Watershed Association (MCWA), 15 Barry Road, Ashland, PA 17921, Girardville Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 12, 2024.
To construct and maintain an abandoned mine discharge (AMD) treatment system proposed in and along the floodway of the Mahanoy Creek. The purpose of the project is to treat and reduce iron loadings discharging from the Packer 5 mine outfall and to improve water quality to the Mahanoy Creek Watershed. The project is located on a 20.6-acre parcel owned by MCWA east of the intersection of B Street and North 4th Street in Girardville Borough, Schuylkill County. (Ashland, PA, Quadrangle, Latitude: 40°, 47`, 36.8510" N; Longitude: -76°, 16`, 35.3175" W).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E1501224-004. Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Co., Inc., 1140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: July 9, 2024.
Toll Mid-Atlantic LP Co., Inc. is proposing to perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with the project at 367 Old Marshall Rd. Activities associated with the construction of a stream crossing for the Knickerbocker trail over an Unnamed Tributary to Valley Creek (EV-MF): To excavate and construct stream crossing over Unnamed Tributary to Valley Creek resulting in (196 sf, .004 acre) of permanent watercourse impacts. This project is located at 367 Old Marshall Rd, East Whiteland Township, PA 19355, Chester County, (USGS PA Malvern Quadrangle—Latitude 40.054037 N, Longitude -75.542021 W).
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E6305224-012. Borough of East Washington, 15 Thayer Street, Washington, PA 15301, East Washington Borough, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 23, 2024.
E6305224-012, Borough of East Washington, 15 Thayer Street Washington PA 15301, Borough of East Washington, Washington County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
To:
1. Construct and maintain streambank stabilization along approximately 530 linear feet, of an unnamed tributary to Catfish Creek (WWF), by grading the streambanks, to restore floodplain connectivity. The project will include establishing a vegetated riparian buffer in the floodway, along this reach of watercourse.
2. Construct and maintain a rain garden with an associated rip-rap apron and rock-lined emergency spillway along the aforementioned unnamed tributary.
For the purpose of stabilizing the streambanks and improving stormwater infiltration to satisfy the requirements of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit (PAG136364). The project will permanently impact 530 linear feet of watercourse. The project will temporarily impact approximately 1.2 acres of floodway.
The project site is located at the end of McKennan Avenue, between Lemoyne Avenue and East Beau Street (Washington East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 10`, 25"; W: 80°, 13`, 54"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in the Borough of East Washington, Washington County.
E6305224-010. Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company, A First Energy Company, 76 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, North Franklin Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 17, 2024.
To construct and maintain:
1. A 31.5 linear feet (LF) long by 25.2 ft wide by 6.2 ft rise aluminum arch culvert with baffles and wingwalls to carry Tributary 37153 to Chartiers Creek (WWF) under a road crossing, and place and maintain associated riprap protection at the culvert inlet and outlet, permanently impacting 59 LF of Tributary 37153 to Chartiers Creek and approximately 3,262 square feet (SF) of its floodway;
2. A 3.5-ft diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) culvert within the floodway, and place and maintain fill in association with the aforementioned road crossing, permanently impacting approximately 291 SF of Tributary 37153 to Chartiers Creek's floodway;
3. A series of fourteen culverts within an emergent wetland, consisting of seven 2-inch diameter HDPE culverts and seven 1-inch diameter HDPE culverts, and associated fill for an approach roadway, permanently impacting 0.153 acre of wetlands;
4. An 18-inch circular culvert and associated outlet protection within the floodway, and place and maintain fill, in association with aforementioned approach roadway, permanently impacting 900 SF of Tributary 37153 to Chartiers Creek's floodway;
5. A temporary road crossing of Tributary 37153 to Chartiers Creek, its floodway, and the aforementioned emergent wetland resulting in temporary impacts to approx. 20 LF of watercourse, 900 SF of floodways, and 600 SF of wetland.
For the purpose of providing access to a new electric transmission substation and associated facilities. Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 59 LF watercourses, 0.15 acre of wetlands, and 0.10 acre of floodways. The project will temporarily impact 157 LF watercourses, 0.13 acre of wetlands, and 0.17 acre of floodways (0.05 acre of which will be within floodways along watercourses with a drainage area less than 100 acres). To compensate for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources, the applicant is proposing to purchase credits from Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank Phase I.
The project site is located along Vankirk Road, approximately 0.40 mile northwest of the intersection of Park Avenue and Vankirk Road (Washington West, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 8`, 27.63"; W: -80°, 17`, 1.03"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in North Franklin Township, Washington County.
E0405224-002. MSP Properties of Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 2280, Cranberry, PA 16066, Franklin Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: June 19, 2024.
The applicant proposes to place and maintain fill within a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland (Wetland W003), resulting in 0.037 acre of permanent wetland impacts. This fill is being placed for the purpose of constructing a tractor supply retail building, concrete garden center, concrete display areas, driveways, parking areas, and associated stormwater management facilities.
The project site is located at 305 Route 288, Ellwood City, PA 16117 (Beaver Falls, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 50`, 48.5874"; W: -80°, 15`, 23.724"; Sub-basin 20; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Franklin Township, Beaver County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Cambria District Mining Office: Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Troy Bodenschatz, Civil Engineer Manager.
EA-1709-1-24-001. PA DEP Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-0000, Knox Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 13, 2024.
The project is proposing to fill of 0.28 acre wetland and 0.11 acre waterbody of poor water quality. Project will also fill 0.63 acre and 1.17 arces waterbodies of good water quality. USACE has issued AJD non-jurisdictional. Request waiver of permit under 25 Pa. Code § 105.12(a)(16). Latitude: 40.879754°, Longitude: -78.476787°.
Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Jeffrey Hartranft, Section Chief, 717-772-5320.
EA6715224-005. Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority, 44 Frederick St, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Township, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 31, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore approximately 900 linear feet of two unnamed tributaries to Slagle Run, which is a tributary to South Branch Conewago Creek (WWF-MF) by removing approximately 3,500 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 1,600 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 3.32 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 2.8 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. Additional proposed work includes the installation of an outfall structure. The project reach is located within the wooded parcel directly south of Wilson Ave, bordered to the east by Fox Knoll Ct and Foxleigh Drive, and bordered to the west by the Hampton Inn Hanover and to the South by Deerfield Drive and Primrose Lane in Hanover, PA. Latitude: 39.822971°, Longitude: -76.987707°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
EA5605224-001. PennDOT District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Elk Lick Township and Summit Township, Somerset County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 26, 2024.
Applicant is seeking authorization to construct and maintain approximately 6 miles of new, four-lane divided and limited access highway, namely US 6219, Section 050, which will connect the existing PA Route 219, located in Meyersdale, Somerset County PA, and continue to the Pennsylvania/Maryland border, approximately 0.5 mile from the intersection of Greenville Road and Merrbach Road, located in Somerset County, PA. The limited access highway will then continue into the state of Maryland and will connect to the north end of the I-68/US 219 Interchange in Garrett County, MD, for a total length of 8 miles of new highway.
In the Commonwealth, the project will have a cumulative and permanent impact to 18,331 LF of watercourses within the Casselman River (CWF) watershed, including several unnamed tributaries (UNTs) to the Casselman River (CWF), Miller Run (CWF), several UNTs to Miller Run (CWF), Piney Creek (CWF), several UNTs to Piney Creek (CWF), Meadow Run (CWF), as well as several UNTs to Meadow Run (CWF). In addition, this project will also have cumulative and permanent impact to 1.462 acres of Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetlands, 1.170 acres of Palustrine Scrub Shrub (PSS) wetlands, 7.014 acres of Palustrine Forested (PFO) wetlands, and 0.012 acre of Palustrine Open Water (POW) wetlands.
For the purpose of completing Corridor ''N'' of the Appalachian Development Highway System, to provide efficient mobility for trucks and other freight vehicles, to improve and address roadway deficiencies that are present along the existing US 219 alignment, and to provide economic development opportunities in the Appalachian Region.
In PA, the overall project site is located along the existing PA Route 219 (Mason Dixon Highway), at the terminus of the existing four-lane highway section located south of Meyersdale (Meyersdale, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 47`, 53.0" ; W: 79°, 2`, 12.5" Sub-basin 19F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Summit Township, Somerset County, PA, and continues Southwest to the Pennsylvania/Maryland border (Avilton PA USGS topograph quadrangle; N: 39°, 43`, 21.9"; W: 79°, 4`, 37.0"; Sub-basin 19F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, PA.
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