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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 Powl Associates LLC
Chris Powl
989 Goshen Mill Road
Peach Bottom, PA 17563Lancaster County 112.9 510 Layers/
HeifersHQ New
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Paul Barnes at paulbarnes@pa.gov.
Application No. 1126924, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lakeland Jr Sr High School Address 1355 Lakeland Dr
Scott Twp, PA 18433Municipality Scott Township County Lackawanna County Responsible Official Marc Wyandt
1355 Lakeland Dr
Scott Twp, PA 18433Consulting Engineer Claymore Environmental, LLC
P.O. Box 481
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444Application Received December 2, 2024 Description The application is for proposed additional treatment to address drinking water system due to exceedances of PFOA and PFOS in the water system. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Samantha Mielo, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6360.
Application No. 1024503, Construction/Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Harmony Borough Water Authority Address 217 Mercer Street
Harmony, PA 16037Municipality Jackson Township County Butler County Responsible Official David Szakelyhidi, Chairman
217 Mercer Street
Harmony, PA 16002Consulting Engineer Paul J. Cornetti, P.E.
109 Dutchtown Road
Butler, PA 16002Application Received November 21, 2024 Description The proposed water system improvements include a new chlorine contact loop, new entry point, new alarm and shutdown setpoints, new chlorine injection point, new treatment segment designations for 1-log giardia inactivation calculations, and a re-rate request of the permitted capacity of the plant from 138 gallons per minute (gpm) to 150 gpm. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4948.
Application No. 3624529, Operation, Public Water Supply.
Applicant New Holland Borough Authority Address 436 East Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557Municipality New Holland Borough County Lancaster County Responsible Official J. Richard Fulcher
436 East Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557Consulting Engineer Becker Engineering, LLC
1848 Charter Lane
Suite 214
Lancaster, PA 17601Application Received November 26, 2024 Description Zinc orthophosphate addition for lead and copper corrosion control, and designation of optimal water quality parameters. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 1524522, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality East Marlborough Township County Chester County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received December 11, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua Pa's West Chester. Application No. 1524521, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality West Wheatfield Township County Chester County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received December 9, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua Pa's Main system. Application No. 1524520, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Municipality West Brandywine Township County Chester County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3402Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received December 9, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua Friendship system. Application No. 1524519, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Franklin Township County Chester County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received December 9, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua PA's Franklin system. Application No. 1524523, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Schuylkill Township County Chester County Responsible Official Scott Sheffy
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2713Application Received December 12, 2024 Description New pump station and changes to chemical feed system at Pickering West WTP and 16" transmission main connecting to Perkiomen Woods and Perkiomen Township systems. Application No. 0924530, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality New Britain Borough County Bucks County Responsible Official Kelly Brennan
762 W. Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Brown and Caldwell
1717 Arch Street
Suite 4010
Philadelphia, PA 19010Application Received December 9, 2024 Description Installation of PFAS treatment systems in Aqua Pa's Chalfont system. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 5624517, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Somerset Township Municipal Authority Address P.O. Box 247
Somerset, PA 15501Municipality Somerset Township County Somerset County Responsible Official Carolyn Zambanini
P.O. Box 247
Somerset, PA 15501Consulting Engineer Somerset Township Municipal Authority
P.O. Box 247
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received October 29, 2024 Description Listie Water System pump upgrades.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Application(s) Received Under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) Relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Brad C. Schott, P.E., 814-332-6660.
WA16-1001A, Water Allocations. Pennsylvania American Water Company, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Clarion Borough, Clarion County. Modification Order to document the acquisition of the Farmington Township Water System by Pennsylvania American Water Company—Clarion District. The Farmington Township Water System was a consecutive water system of Pennsylvania American Water Company—Clarion District and is now part of the Clarion District's service area. The 4.0 million gallons per day amount of water allocated under Water Allocation Permit WA16-1001A for Pennsylvania American Water Company—Clarion District to withdraw from its Clarion River source remains unchanged. Application received: December 4, 2024.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
K. Millard Pad 1, Primary Facility ID # 874319, 1120 Warner Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Jessup Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of production fluid (brine). Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on December 11, 2024. Application received: December 12, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: C. David Brown, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5792.
100-102 N Essex Ave, Primary Facility ID # 880219, 100-102 North Essex Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072, Narberth Borough, Montgomery County. Richard Werner, Environmental Consulting, Inc., 2002 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Tim Rubin, 100 Essex Avenue Investors, LLC, 931 East Haverford Road, Suite 100, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater has been found to be contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The future use of the property is nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard is the Background Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Main Line Times & Suburban on November 27, 2024. Application received: November 27, 2024.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
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 Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
PAD085690592. Republic Environmental Systems (Pennsylvania), Inc., 2337 North Penn Road, Hatfield, PA 19440, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. This permit renewal application is to continue operations for the next 10-year at the Republic Environmental Systems (PA) LLC Facility, located at 2869 Sandstone Drive, Hatfield, PA, in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. The Republic Environmental Systems (PA) LLC Facility is an existing hazardous and residual waste storage and treatment facility permitted under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B Permit No. PAD085690592. Application received: June 13, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: July 10, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov.
WMGM030SE001 (Formerly WMGM030D001). Warner Company, 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. This general permit application is for the renewal of the Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGM030 for composting yard waste and beneficial use of the compost at Warner Company's Van Sciver Northside Quarry Facility, located at 1000 New Ford Mill Road, in Falls Township, Bucks County. Application received: December 4, 2024. Deemed administratively complete: December 12, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, or by e-mail at RA-EPWM-SERO-PERMITS@pa.gov, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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).
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4863.
67-05004, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC, 228 S. Main St., Spring Grove, PA 17362-1000, Spring Grove Borough, York County. Application received: August 21, 2024.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC as a significant modification to its applicable Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 3 plan for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC. The RACT 3 plan approval, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit 67-05004. The facility's NOx and VOC emissions in calendar year 2023 were 874 tons and 474 tons respectively. The facility also has emissions of other pollutants which are unrelated to this proposed permit action.
The RACT 3 plan approval incorporates provisions and requirements for the control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and/or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These provisions and requirements are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT 3 plan approval does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT 3 plan approval will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT 3 plan approval will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT 3 plan approval requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
The following constitutes a case-by-case RACT 3 determination for the affected sources pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.114:
I. Recovery Boiler 3 (037)
[additional authority for the following provisions (a)—(g) is found in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100]
(a) Nitrogen oxides emissions shall not exceed 118 lbs/hr on a thirty-day rolling average as measured by a certified continuous emissions monitor. [Additional authority for this condition is derived from OP No. 67-315-008.]
(b)(i) When firing black liquor and No. 6 oil, the No. 3 Recovery Boiler is subject to Subpart BB of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
(ii) When firing only No. 2 or No. 6 oil, the Recovery Boiler is subject to Subpart Db—Standards of Performance for Industrial Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
(c) The permittee, with regard to Recovery Boiler 3, shall comply with requirements of Subpart MM—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills, found at 40 CFR 63.866.
(d) The No. 3 Recovery Boiler shall be equipped with a continuous emission monitor for NOx, measured in terms of lb/hr on a 30-day rolling average. The continuous emission monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, and be approved by the Department.
(e) The continuous emission monitoring system for NOx as previously approved by the Department, must be operated and maintained in accordance with the quality assurance, recordkeeping and reporting requirements of Chapter 139 of the Department's rules and regulations and the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual.
(f) The boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Db—Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units and shall comply with the following applicable requirements of the Subpart:
(i) Standard for nitrogen oxides, found at 40 CFR 60.44b; and
(ii) Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, found at 40 CFR 60.46b [only the nitrogen oxides provisions are relevant for RACT 2 and RACT 3]; and
(iii) Emission monitoring for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, found at 40 CFR 60.48b [only the nitrogen oxides provisions are relevant for RACT 2 and RACT 3], and
(iv) any nitrogen oxides-related requirements in Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, found at 40 CFR 60.49b
(g) The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on Source 037 Recovery Boiler 3 for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.100(d) and/or 129.115(k).
II. Uncontrolled Vents (111, 112, 119, 120) [additional authority for the following provision II(a) is found in 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100]
(a) The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 430.03, Best management practices (BMPs) for spent pulping liquor, soap, and turpentine management, spill prevention, and control, and shall comply with all requirements of the Subpart with regard to the uncontrolled vents at the facility.
III. Slaker Scrubber (120)
(a) The facility shall install, maintain and operate the slaker scrubber in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. Good operating practices include the following practices:
(i) The use of only fresh water or clean condensate as the scrubbing medium,
(ii) visual inspection of the scrubber for positive pressure once per day,
(iii) continuous monitoring of scrubbing medium makeup flow and scrubber tank level, and
(iv) monthly cleaning of the scrubber equipment to remove scale.
(b) The facility shall maintain sufficient records to demonstrate compliance with the previously listed good operating practices.
Public Comment Details:
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Tom Bianca, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at tbianca@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on January 27, 2025.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 3 plan approval, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT 3 plan approval provision or requirement that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 3 plan approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on February 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT 3 plan approval action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Tom Bianca at 717-705-4863. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be the Friday before the hearing.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Tom Bianca at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at tbianca@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Tom Bianca at 717-705-4863 or at tbianca@pa.gov.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Tom Bianca at 717-705-4863 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
17-00073, WWF Operating Company LLC, 2592 Oklahoma Salem Road, DuBois, PA 15801-8988, Sandy Township, Clearfield County. Application received: October 4, 2024. The applicant has submitted for the renewal of their DuBois plant's State Only Synthetic Minor operating permit authorization NMOP 17-00073, to permit continued operation of the existing and new source operations to manufacture non-dairy yogurts and other product. The facility's sources are comprised of the Source IDs 031 and 032 boilers fired on natural gas and rated in the small boiler category size, the small Source 041 natural gas fired hot water heater, the Source P201 ink usage emissions, the P301 main building manufacturing process, and the other sources including the modified WWTP operation and other ancillary equipment at the facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the renewal application information submitted by the company indicates that the changes made during the previous permit cycle and the air contamination sources that would continue to be in operation would satisfy all regulatory requirements pertaining to them and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the work practices established pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.444 and other state regulatory compliance requirements. In addition, the facility continues to be subject to the Federal new source performance standards and other requirements within 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts Db. Based on this finding, the Department intends to issue the renewal of NMOP 17-00073 and incorporate the changes that were submitted within the renewal State Only Natural Minor Permit application. Moreover, the previously listed facility's type and quantity of pollutants that are estimated to be emitted are following: 8.1 tons/year (tpy) NOx; 8.3 tpy CO; 6.4 tpy VOC; 2.7 tpy PM-10; 0.2 tpy SOx (as SO2); and 1.1 tpy HAPs. Additionally, the renewal authorization's applicable requirements are derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121 and 145, relating to Air Resources. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP'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.
48-00101, Airlite Plastics Co., 2860 Bath Pike, Nazareth, PA 18064-8898, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: November 13, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for the Upper Nazareth Township facility. Sources at this facility includes their boilers, pre-expander, mesh aging bags, molding presses, molded part storage, and a burn off oven. Sources for this facility also include a regenerative thermal oxidizer as a control device. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
33-00151, Oak Heritage, Inc., 124 Industrial Park Dr, Brockway, PA 15824-1242, Brockway Borough, Jefferson County. Application received: July 5, 2024. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the custom, hand-crafted furniture manufacturing facility. The primary sources at the facility are the surface coating operations (spray booths and dip tanks) and wood-fired heaters. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 0.77 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 6.97 TPY CO, 20.11 TPY VOC, 4.64 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.04 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The surface coating operations are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 for surface coating processes. 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.
33-00132, Matson Lumber Co, Brookville Plt, 132 Main St, Brookville, PA 15825-1213, Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. Application received: August 19, 2024. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the sawmill operations. The facility's primary emission sources include two (2) natural gas-fired stand-by boilers, the 20.6 mmBtu/hr wood-fired boiler, miscellaneous woodworking with a silo, the wood-drying kilns, and parts washers. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 24.65 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 58.17 TPY CO, 4.46 TPY VOC, 18.14 TPY filterable PM-10, 14.53 TPY PM-2.5, and 2.28 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The wood boiler is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ, NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. 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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP23-000017, Metro CTI Inc., 6711 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: May 1, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for an establishment primarily engaged in cremation and funerals. The facility's stationary air pollution source include the following: one (1) Human Crematory Unit A having capacity of 150 pounds per hour (lbs/hr) with one 0.5 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) primary burner and one 1.0 MMBtu/hr afterburner. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3, and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file a protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 7801 Essington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Metro CTI Inc., OP23-000017'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.''
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.
31-03041, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc., 3279 Johnson Hill Road, Tyrone, PA 16686, Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County. Application received: October 9, 2024. For the operation of a limestone crushing facility at the Union Furnace Quarry. This is for an initial state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated to be 4.75 tpy PM-10 and < 1 tpy PM-2.5. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Federal 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03126, Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC, 204 Windsor Ave, Hamburg, PA 19526, Windsor Township, Berks County. Application received: September 9, 2024. For the operation of a specialty cement manufacturing facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Operating Permit. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 21.8 TPY PM, 21.8 TPY PM10, and 6.6 TPY PM2.5. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items the conditions include provisions from 25 Pa. Code § 123.13.
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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
Mining Permit No. 10813005. NPDES No. PA0615218. Amcord, Inc., 600 River Ave, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Washington Township, Butler County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 198.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Slippery Rock Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 10, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 60840401. NPDES No. PA0614181. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Buffalo Township, Union County. Application received for a major revision to combine adjacent mining permit, SMP No. 60000301 affecting 63.7 acres, with SMP No. 60840401 affecting 177.5 acres. The application also proposes to eliminate one NPDES discharge point and the relocation of processing ponds with a revision to correct the permit boundary. Also, a revision to the post-mining land use is included for 26.4 acres of land from cropland to unmanaged natural habitat, and for 37.3 acres of land from non-commercial forest to unmanaged natural habitat for an existing large noncoal mining permit, affecting 241.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Buffalo Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: November 22, 2024. Accepted: December 9, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7373SM2. Alliance Sand Company, 415 Golf Road, Palmerton, PA 18071, Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Correction to reduce the permit acreage from 198.4 acres to 157.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Lehigh River and UNT to Aquashicola Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: November 27, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 8073SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0614602. Highway Materials, LLC, 409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031, Marlborough Township, Montgomery County. Correction to add 1.31 acres to the permit boundary for a total of 82.21 acres and to import mine reclamation fill. Receiving stream: Unami Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-TSF, MF. Application received: December 4, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: RA-EPCAMBRIADMO@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0121126. Mining Permit No. 5074SM3. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Greene Township, Franklin County. Renewal of an NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry affecting 256 acres. Receiving stream: Conococheague Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: October 9, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Conococheague Creek and UNT to Conococheague Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls apply to all discharges:
Outfalls: Minimum 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Iron (mg/L) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/L) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Flow (gpm) Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) Report Temperature (°C) Report
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594261. Mining Permit No. 5273SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Aston Township, Delaware County. Application received: August 8, 2024.
Renewal of NPDES Permit affecting 37.08 acres. Receiving streams: Chester Creek Watershed, classified for the following use: TSF. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 for Parameters in addition to the limits identified in Table 2.
Outfall Number
New or Existing
Type
Discharge Rate PM-001 New TFO 0.5 MGD
Outfalls: PM-001 30-Day
Daily
Instantaneous
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pHi (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.50 0.50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report iThis Parameter is applicable at all times
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1341(a).
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jay Maneval, Water Pollution Biologist 2, 570-327-3765, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E4104224-011. Brady Township Supervisors, 1986 Elimsport Road, Montgomery, PA 17752, Brady Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 19, 2024.
Brady Township Supervisors are proposing a roadway improvement project on Turnback Road (T-392). This project will elevate a 980-foot section of roadway to prevent future roadway closure due to flooding. The construction will permanently impact 0.228 acre of Palustrine Emergent Wetland. Wetland impacts will be mitigated by constructing 0.30 acre of new replacement wetlands on State Game Lands 252. Latitude: 41.177691°, Longitude: -76.942929°.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E1904223-001. Town of Bloomsburg, 301 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, City of Bloomsburg, Centre County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 23, 2024.
The Town of Bloomsburg is proposing to construct and maintain a boat launch at the confluence of Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. The boat launch will include a proposed parking lot at the top of the boat launch for patrons to have easy access to the trail and boat launch. Fort McClure Boulevard will be regraded to allow a smooth transition from the proposed parking area to the boat launch. The road connecting Streater Field and Fort McClure Boulevard will be widened to 12 feet with the addition of a 35-foot radius to allow for truck and boat trailers to turn right onto Fort McClure Boulevard. The project will include a net excavation of roughly 853 cubic yards of cut within the Fishing Creek Floodway and the Susquehanna River Floodway. Latitude: N: 40°, 58`, 46.2", Longitude: -W: -76°, 27`, 57.8".
F1904224-001. Benton Borough, 590 Everett Street, Benton, PA 17814, Benton Borough, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 12, 2024.
Columbia County Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) who is working with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to assess and purchase this property. The permittee is Benton Borough who owns the property. This property comprises approximately 0.45 acre of land, in close proximity to Fishing Creek. Fishing Creek is located approximately 100 ft away from the onsite buildings. According to the FEMA FIRMette mapping, the majority of the property is located within the Base Flood Elevation layer. The eastern and southern portions of the site are also within Zone AE which classifies properties as the most hazardous flood zone according to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Latitude: N: 41.19439°, Longitude: W: -76.38337°.
Contact: Peter Geanacopoulos RA-EPWW-NCRO@pa.gov.
E0804224-014. Wysox Township, 103 Lake Road, Wysox, PA 18854, Wysox Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 4, 2024.
The Wysox Community Park Phase III Development Project is the development of a municipally owned existing park to include additional items for use by the public. These items, as requested by the public and funded for construction by PA DCED's Local Statewide Shares Program include pickleball courts, a pavilion, and two infiltration basins. Latitude: 41.768829°, Longitude: -76.397837°.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E3706224-003. Neshannock Township, 3131 Mercer Road, New Castle, PA 16105, Neshannock Township, Lawrence County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 25, 2024.
To realign 1,150 feet of Kings Chapel Road (T-515) associated with access to the Millenium Park Development permanently impacting 8,100-ft2 of the 100-year floodplain of the Shenango River northeast of the interchange of SR 422/422 Business and I-376. Latitude: 41.037663°, Longitude: -80.400784°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E4601220-037. Pulte Homes of PA, LP, 150 Allen Road, Suite 303, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 22, 2024.
Pulte Homes of PA, LP is proposing a major amendment to the Permit No. E4601220-037 issued on April 12, 2021 to allow for the purchase of compensatory mitigation of 0.125 acre of wetland from the Tohickon Mitigation Bank in lieu of compensation on site. The permit special conditions are to be modified as follows:
1. Delete Condition A. (wetland replacement) and replace with new special condition: The Permittee requests that compensatory mitigation now be satisfied through the purchase of 0.125 wetland mitigation credits from Tohickon Mitigation Bank, which is located within the secondary service area of the project. PEM wetland habitats are proposed to be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio.
2. Remove reference to wetlands with Conditions B and C.
3. Remove reference to wetland mitigation design objects and mitigation report within Condition D.
To date, the permittee has completed 190 feet of stream relocation associated with this project. This site is located at 491 Forty Foot Road (Telford, PA, USGS Quadrangles Latitude: 40.265559; Longitude: -75.311706) in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County.
E2301224-015. Delco Logistics, LLC, 150 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Eddystone Borough, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 13, 2024.
To stabilize/repair and maintain the eroded bulkhead along the shoreline protection about 100-feet long x 27-feet wide x 9-foot high along the floodway/floodplain of the Delaware River (WWF-MF) associated with the safety of the existing structure for phase II. The permit will also include the repairs completed of the damaged bulkhead, about 150-feet long x 16-feet wide x 9-foot high for phase I. The site is located at Saville and 2nd Street (Eddystone, PA-USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 39.853833; Longitude: -75.333814) in Eddystone Borough, Delaware County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Jeffrey Hartranft, Section Chief, 717-772-5320.
E3815224-003. JKL Real Estate Holdings, LLC, 330 Crest Road, Lebanon, PA 17042-8848, South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 12, 2024.
The applicant proposes to construct a road crossing for the purpose of land development activities. The road crossing will be integrated with a floodplain restoration project along Hazel Dyke Creek to restore natural wetlands, stream, and floodplain aquatic resources. The road crossing will include 5 separate 43 linear feet long and 36-inch diameter culverts capable of conveying a range of natural flows from Hazel Dyke Creek, including natural baseflows. Pool features will be constructed downstream from each pipe outlet to provide habitat and energy dissipating flow characteristics that will minimize streambed and streambank scour potential. The proposed project is located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of Shaeffer Road (SR 419) and State Drive in South Lebanon Township, PA. Latitude: 40.288105°, Longitude: -76.380648°.
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