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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 Wesley Burkholder
4715 Fort McCord Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202Franklin County 459.1 505.21 Poultry NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Paul Barnes, P.E., 570-826-2274, paulbarnes@ pa.gov.
Application No. 1127760, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant UMH PA Valley Stream, LLC Address 150 Clay Street
Suite 410
Morgantown, WV 26501-5942Municipality Rice Township County Luzerne County Responsible Official Jeffrey V. Yorick, P.E.
150 Clay Street
Suite 410
Morgantown, WV 26501Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received December 11, 2024 Description The applicant proposes the addition of two additional greensand filters to provide iron and manganese removal. 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. 2524504, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant YMCA of Youngstown Address 12600 Abels Road
North Springfield, PA 16430Municipality Springfield Township County Erie County Responsible Official Tom Parker
Executive Director
12600 Abels Road
North Springfield, PA 16430Consulting Engineer Steven R. Halmi, P.E.
Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc.
105 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16412Application Received November 21, 2024 Description Treatment modifications at the Camp Fitch water treatment plant including replacing an underground pressure tank with aboveground unit, rerating pumps, rerating membrane filters, revising CT calculations, and adding sequestration for iron and manganese. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 0624527, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Western Berks Water Authority Address 91 Water Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608Municipality Lower Heidelberg Township County Berks County Responsible Official Leonard Bilger, II
Executive Director
91 Water Road
Sinking Spring, PA 19608Consulting Engineer Timothy J. Glessner, P.E.
Gannett Fleming
207 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received December 6, 2024 Description This application includes upgrades to the following systems at the applicant's water treatment facility: chemical feed, filtration, clearwell, finished water pumping, sludge handling, and electrical/process control. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSWSDW@pa.gov.
Application No. 0224567, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Brackenridge Address 1000 Brackenridge Avenue
Brackenridge, PA 15014Municipality Brackenridge Borough County Allegheny County Responsible Official Timothy Connelly
1000 Brackenridge Avenue
Brackenridge, PA 15014Consulting Engineer Lennon Smith
Souleret Engineering, Inc.
846 Fourth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received December 9, 2024 Description Application received from the Borough of Brackenridge on December 9, 2024. Application is for various upgrades at the Borough of Brackenridge Water Treatment Plant including the installation of baffles in the Borough's 1.0 MG contact tank, upgrades to alarms and shutdowns, and upgrades to the plant flocculation and clarification systems. Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@pa.gov.
Application No. 2624513, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Municipality Menallen Township County Fayette County Responsible Official Tony Nokovich
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024Application Received November 20, 2024 Description PA American Water Company is applying for a PWS permit for construction of a replacement chemical feed system to replace the existing Menallen Chemical Feed Station. The replacement system will continue to feed fluorosilicic acid (fluoride) into finished drinking water. Application No. 6324504, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Municipality Amwell Township County Washington County Responsible Official Tony Nokovich
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received December 2, 2024 Description Pennsylvania-American Water Company (PAWC) is proposing to replace both of the existing
25 gpm, 3 HP booster pumps inside the booster station with new 50 gpm, 5 HP pumps to supply additional domestic flow to the downstream gradient. Discharge gradient pressure will remain consistent. New variable frequency drives will be installed to accommodate the increased horsepower of the pump motors.
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 toRemediate 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 stan-dard, 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.
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.
Berks County Heritage Center, Primary Facility ID # 880435, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, PA 19605, Bern Township, Berks County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601 on behalf of County of Berks, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline releases. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site will be recreational. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on July 12, 2024. Application received: December 11, 2024.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Northwest Region: Waste Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Shawn Peters, Environmental Engineer, 814-332-6844.
WMGR046, Soils Incorporated, 432 Soils Drive, New Castle, PA 16101, Union Township, Lawrence County. To handle water treatment sludges for the purpose of mixing with topsoil as a beneficial use. Application received: December 19, 2024. Accepted: December 20, 2024.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Shawn Peters, Environmental Engineer, 814.332.6844, Northwest Region, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP23-000044, Constellation Richmond Generating Station, 3901 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19137, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 4, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) for a facility that engages in the generation, transmission, and/or distribution of electric energy for sale in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's major emission sources include the following: • Two (2) 838 MMBtu/hr (Million British thermal units per hour) combustion turbines firing No. 2 fuel oil and kerosene; 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 19153-3240 or emailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Constellation Richmond Generating Station TVOP OP23-000044'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by email. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
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.
59-00009, PA State System of Higher Education, 115 Sherwood St., Mansfield, PA 16933, Mansfield Borough, Tioga County. Application received: November 30, 2024. The applicant has requested a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the Mansfield University Campus located in Mansfield Borough, Tioga County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 59-00009. The facility's main sources include three (3) natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil-fired institutional boilers; eighteen (18) emergency generators; various smaller boilers, water heaters and furnaces; two (2) No. 2 fuel oil storage tanks. The facility has the potential emissions of 50.87 TPY of NOx; 44.66 TPY of CO; 4.23 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.42 TPY of SOx; 3.01 TPY OF VOCs; 1.02 TPY of combined hazardous air pollutants; 64,709 TPY of combined GHGs. All generator engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. Eight of the generator engines are additionally subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. 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 1771. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
55-00019, Professional Building Systems, Inc., 72 E. Market Street, Middleburg, PA 17842, Middleburg Borough, Snyder County. Application received: September 1, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of the State Only (Natural Minor) operating permit for the Middleburg modular housing manufacturing facility. The facility's main air contaminant sources are one 2.1 MMBtu per hour, two combined heat input equal to 5.74 MMBtu per hour No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, three combined heat input equal to 0.40 MMBtu per hour propane-fired radiant tube heaters, modular home manufacturing operation Plant # 1, modular home manufacturing operation Plant # 2, and three 2,000 gallons fuel oil storage tanks. The facility has the potential annual emissions 1.37 tons of carbon monoxide, 5.07 tons of nitrogen oxides, 0.05 ton of sulfur oxides, 1.01 tons of particulate matter, 1.01 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns in size, 1.13 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 11.18 tons of volatile organic compounds. The facility decommissioned two wood-fired boilers and two remote reservoir parts washers during the term of the last permit; consequently, these sources have been removed from the proposed renewal permit. The facility replaced an existing 1.6 MMBtu per hour No. 2 fuel oil-fired boiler with a new unit rated at 2.1 MMBtu per hour. No other emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, including 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d ''Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings''. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
54-00066, Silberline Manufacturing Co., Tidewood Plant, 130 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252, Rush Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: August 16, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal (Synthetic Minor) permit for the manufacturing of primary metal products facility located in Rush Township, Schuylkill County. The primary sources consist of boilers, a vacuum metalize pigment process, and a silvet pigment process. The control devices are a regenerative catalytic oxidizer and chiller/condensers. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00090, Bridon-Bekaert Corporation, 280 New Commerce Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706-1448, Ashley Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: November 25, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for the Ashley Borough facility. Sources at this facility includes their wire rod acid pickling line, finishing line (wire pulling), and steel wire draw machine. Sources for this facility also include their scrubber, baghouse, and dust collector as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9476.
OP23-000010, City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: April 12, 2023. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for a facility that engages in government activities in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's major emission sources include the following: • three (3) 6.4 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas (NG) and No. 2 oil; • one (1) 1.0 MMBtu/hr Water Heather firing NG; • one (1) 755 Horsepower (HP) emergency generator firing Diesel; and • two (2) 805 HP emergency generator firing Diesel. 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 19153-3240 or emailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@ phila.gov with ''City Hall NMOP OP23-000010'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by email. Individuals in need of accommodations and/or interpretation should contact AMS at DPHAMS_Service_Requests@Phila.Gov and/or 215-685-7572. Please include: (1) the name and contact information of the person requesting an accommodation and/or interpretation; (2) the name of the program, service, activity, or location of the request; and (3) a description of the modification and/or interpretation being requested.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862
36-03202, US Pipe Fabrication LLC/Ephrata, 109 Fifth Street, Orlando, FL 32824, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. Application received: February 12, 2024. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for a metal pipe coating booth and an enclosed abrasive blasting booth. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 2.41 tpy of PM, 4.85 tpy of combined HAPs, and 8.60 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d.
36-05074, New Holland Custom Woodwork, Ltd., 313 Prospect St., New Holland, PA 17557, New Holland Borough, Lancaster County. Application received: November 12, 2024. For operation of a furniture manufacturing facility. The facility actual emissions for 2023 are 0.002 ton of PM, 15.10 tons of VOC and 0.15 ton of combined HAP's. 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 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 (Surface Coating Processes) and 129.101—129.107.
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.
04-00708, WATCO Transloading, LLC, 2341 Route 68 West, Industry, PA 15052, Industry Borough, Beaver County. Application received: May 16, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to WATCO Transloading to authorize the continued operation of a transloading facility that handles and warehouses ferroalloy metals, pig iron, gypsum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and general commodities for distribution. The facility also screens ferroalloy materials and is located in Industry Borough, Beaver County. The facility consists of Material Handling, Ferroalloy, Truck Loadout, and other insignificant activities associated with this type of operation. It has several baghouses to control emissions of particulate matter (PM). This facility has the potential to emit 4.50 tons per year of PM10, 1.33 TPY total HAP, and 1.32 TPY single HAP. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (04-00708) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. 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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
04-00712, WATCO Transloading, LLC, 1113 Railroad Ave, Midland, PA 15059, Midland Borough, Beaver County. Application received: May 16, 2024. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to WATCO Transloading to authorize the continued operation of a transloading facility that handles and warehouses ferroalloy metals, pig iron, gypsum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and general commodities for distribution. The facility also screens ferroalloy materials and is located in Midland Borough, Beaver County. The facility consists of Material Handling, Ferroalloy Screening, Truck Loadout, and other insignificant activities associated with this type of operation. It has several baghouses to control emissions of particulate matter (PM). This facility has the potential to emit 4.64 tons per year of PM10, 2.74 TPY total HAP, and 2.70 TPY single HAP. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (04-00712) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. 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 or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 56140702. NPDES No. PA0236306. Laurel Prep Plant, LLC, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Shade Township, Somerset County. To renew the permit and related NPDES permit. Application received: November 13, 2024. Accepted: December 18, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 03050103. NPDES No. PA0250961. Original Fuels Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Revision application for Treatment Plan to an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 163.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River and Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: December 12, 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. 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. 16242803. B & W Smith Excavating, Inc., 10811 Route 66, Clarion, PA 16214, Piney Township, Clarion County. New permit application for a small noncoal industrial minerals operation affecting 4.8 acres. A road variance was also submitted with the application to conduct mining and support activities up to the right-of-way of Stockdill Road. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Piney Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: December 23, 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
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-343-3328.
NPDES No. PA0603406. Mining Permit No. 33723006. Consol Mining Company, LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Winslow Township, Jefferson County. Consol Mining Company, LLC (CNX Center, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317), renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from postmining treatment of coal mine drainage in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, affecting 21.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Soldier Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: October 17, 2024.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Soldier Run:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate SP6 Existing Treatment Pond Continuous, 0.40 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: SP6 (All Discharges) 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstant.
MaximumParameter Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Justin Paul, P.G., 724-925-5527, justinpaul@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0278271. Mining Permit No. GFCC 26-17-01. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Saltlick Township, Fayette County. Application received: May 3, 2024.
NPDES permit renewal and modification for the Revtai GFCC in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, affecting 33.3 acres. The receiving streams are unnamed tributaries to Little Champion Creek (CWF) and Little Champion Creek (CWF). The NPDES permit modification includes removing outfalls 002—004; listing outfall 001 as a combined stormwater pond/treatment pond outfall; reducing the outfall 001 monitoring frequency to once per quarter; and revising the NPDES permit to be a stand-alone Individual NPDES permit for the site. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the following specified ranges for remaining outfall 001 at the site. Renewal application received May 3, 2024. Modification application received June 4, 2024.
The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Little Champion Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater/Treatment Outfall The proposed effluent limits for outfall 001 under all weather conditions are as follows:
Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Instantaneous Monthly Daily Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) N/A 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese, Total (mg/L) N/A 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) N/A 0.99 1.98 2.47 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kQ) Report Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Greater than acidity Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Less than alkalinity Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance
microohms/cm)Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
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)).
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.
E4502224-009. Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466, Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 22, 2024.
To permanently impact 0.013 acre of EV wetlands to replace the existing sanitary, water and stormwater systems within the Tobyhanna Army Depot facility and for the placement of a riprap apron at the wastewater treatment plant discharge pipe. The project is located at 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, (Tobyhanna, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.190375; Longitude -75.429574) in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: RA-EP-WW-SERO-105@pa.gov.
E2301224-016. PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Middletown Township, Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 11, 2024.
To install and maintain 4-inch electrical conduit under the culvert of UNT to Rocky Run (HQ-CWF-MF) and the replacement of an existing transformer within an Exceptional Value (EV) wetland (PEM) associated with the safety upgrade of the electrical reliability. The new conduit will be installed via HDD and connected to the newly installed transformer, and the existing electrical conduit will be abandoned in place. Temporary wetland impacts will be about 973 sq ft, and the permanent wetland impact will be about 140 sq ft. The site is located along the north side of 154 Forge Road (Media, PA-USGS Quadrangle, Latitude 39.926923; Longitude -75.4568407) in Middletown Township, Delaware County.
E5101224-008. Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation, 300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 405, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, Packer Township, City of Philadelphia and Upper Darby Township, Philadelphia County and Delaware County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: November 15, 2024.
Latitude: 39.971600°, Longitude: -75.276700°.
Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation is proposing to perform various water obstruction and encroachments activities associated with the Cobbs Creek Golf Course Restoration Project. These activities include permanent wetland, stream, and floodway impacts associated with site grading for golf course restoration and the installation of twelve golf cart and pedestrian bridges over Cobbs Creek, Indian Creek, and two unnamed tributaries. Activities area as follows:
1. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 24, Wetland 15, PFO) resulting in 2,487.1 square feet (0.06 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.971800 N, Longitude: 75.257100 W).
2. To construct and maintain a 208-foot-long, 14-foot-long York Vehicle Timber Bridge (SI # 1, Bridge 1) over Indian Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 13.1 Linear feet (236.5 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact and 1,321.4 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.971000 N, Longitude: 75.258700 W).
3. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 18, Wetland 9, PFO) resulting in 4,758.4 square feet (0.11 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.969900 N, Longitude: 75.260400 W).
4. To construct and maintain a 205-foot-long, 12-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 2, Bridge 2) over Indian Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 11.3 Linear feet (236.7 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 41.6 linear feet (814.7 square feet, 0.02 acre) of temporary watercourse impact and 2,459.5 square feet (0.06 acre) of permanent floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.969900 N, Longitude: 75.260000 W).
5. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 13, Wetland 1, PEM) resulting in 3,553.2 square feet (0.08 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.968800 N, Longitude: 75.257500 W).
6. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 14, Wetland 3, PFO) resulting in 81,312.9 square feet (1.87 acres) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.968600 N, Longitude: 75.259800 W).
7. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 20, Wetland 11, PFO) resulting in 1,792.1 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.969100 N, Longitude: 75.260800 W).
8. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 22, Wetland 13, PFO) resulting in 1,333.6 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.968400 N, Longitude: 75.261100 W).
9. To construct and maintain a 190-foot-long, 12-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 3, Bridge 3) over Indian Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 9.3 Linear feet (108.8 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 2,484.9 square feet (0.07 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 865.4 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.967600 N, Longitude: 75.260300 W).
10. To construct and maintain a 77-foot-long, 10-foot-wide York Pedestrian Timber Bridge (SI # 5, Bridge 5) over Indian Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 9.3 Linear feet (60.4 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,393.7 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 1,110.7 square feet (0.03 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.967700 N, Longitude: 75.264500 W).
11. To construct and maintain a 84-foot-wide, 21-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 4, Bridge 4) over Indian Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 11.5 Linear feet (48.3 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,358.3 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 1,173.3 square feet (0.03 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.967100 N, Longitude: 75.263900 W).
12. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 26, Wetland 7, PEM) resulting in 2,419.9 square feet (0.06 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.966200 N, Longitude: 75.262900 W).
13. To construct and maintain a 169-foot-long, 12-foot wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 6, Bridge 7 over Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 12.8 Linear feet (60.4 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,285.6 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 705.9 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.967400 N, Longitude: 75.269900 W).
14. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 25, Wetland 18, PEM) resulting in 761.0 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.966700 N, Longitude: 75.267700 W).
15. To construct and maintain a 226-foot-long, 12-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 7, Bridge 8) over Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 14.0 Linear feet (436.9 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,796.2 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 644.5 square feet (0.01 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39. 968900 N, Longitude: 75. 271900 W).
16. To construct and maintain a 95-foot-long, 12-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 8, Bridge 9) over an unnamed tributary to Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 12.0 Linear feet (111.9 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,019.6 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 1,342.9 square feet (0.03 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.969400 N, Longitude: 75.271100 W).
17. To construct and maintain a 96-foot-long, 10-foot-wide York Pedestrian Timber Bridge (SI # 9, Bridge 10) over an unnamed tributary to Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 10.4 Linear feet (55.5 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,091.2 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 705.9 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.969900 N, Longitude: 75.271200 W).
18. To construct and maintain a 102-foot-long, 14-foot-wide York Vehicle Timber Bridge (SI # 10, Bridge 11) over an unnamed tributary to Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 13.9 Linear feet (76.8 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,278.1 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 3,119.90 square feet (0.07 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.970500 N, Longitude: 75.270500 W).
19. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 21, Wetland 12, PFO) resulting in 1,1335.8 square feet (0.03 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.968600 N, Longitude: 75.272000 W).
20. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 23, Wetland 14, PFO) resulting in 5,194.6 square feet (0.12 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.968800 N, Longitude: 75.272500 W).
21. To construct and maintain a 179-foot-long, 10-foot-wide York Pedestrian Timber Bridge (SI # 11, Bridge 12) over Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 9.8 Linear feet (275.9 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 737.0 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 875.4 square feet (0.02 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.970200 N, Longitude: 75.275600 W).
22. To construct and maintain a 210-foot-long, 12-foot-wide York Cart Timber Bridge (SI # 12, Bridge 13) over Cobbs Creek (WWF-MF) resulting in 9.5 Linear feet (272.3 square feet, 0.01 acre) of permanent watercourse impact, 1,847.4 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent floodway impact and 2,971.5 square feet (0.07 acre) of temporary floodway impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.970700 N, Longitude: 75.276400 W).
23. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 15, Wetland 4, PFO) resulting in 1,885.8 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.972500 N, Longitude: 75.269200 W).
24. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 16, Wetland 6, PFO) resulting in 2,129.3 square feet (0.05 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.972200 N, Longitude: 75.269500 W).
25. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 17, Wetland 8, PFO) resulting in 4,417.5 square feet (0.10 acre) of permanent wetland impact (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.971300 N, Longitude: 75.269400 W).
26. To perform grading activities within a wetland area (WI # 19, Wetland 10, PFO) resulting in 26,245.8 square feet (0.60 acre) of permanent wetland (USGS PA Lansdowne; Philadelphia Quadrangle—Latitude: 39.971600 N, Longitude: 75.276700 W).
This project is part of a multi-permitting effort which includes an approved environmental assessment (EA1515-001) utilized for the Waiver 16 (restoration waiver) issued on August 25, 2022, and a separate Chapter 105 Permit Application for aquatic resources credits for the purpose of providing third party compensatory mitigation for use under RES' Water Obstruction and Encroachment Compensation Operation Permit MB9915-001. Total impact from the previously listed activities is 2,273 square feet (0.12 acre) of permanent watercourse impact and 139,627 square feet (3.21 acres) of permanent wetland impact due to site grading. This project is located within the Cobbs Creek Golf Course within the City of Philadelphia and Upper Darby Township in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Jeffrey Hartranft, Environmental Group Manager, 717-772-5320.
EA6715224-006. York County Conservation District, 2401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Suite 101, Room # 139, York, PA 17402-9600, Spring Grove Borough, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: November 7, 2024.
The applicant proposes to restore approximately 9.2 acres of floodplain wetlands and approximately 8,000 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Codorus Creek (WWF) at the former Lake Lehman. The proposed restoration activities include to remove approximately 63,000 cubic yards of legacy sediment and historic fills from floodplain areas; 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 rock construction entrances and other erosion controls during construction. The restoration project is located in the vicinity of Lake Club Road and Lehman Road and is adjacent to the Lake Club Event Venue in Spring Grove, PA. Latitude: 39.860188°, Longitude: -76.856930°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
EA0405224-001. US Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Industry Borough, Potter Township, Shippingport Borough, and Raccoon Township, Beaver County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 5, 2024.
The applicant is proposing to place and maintain a maximum of approximately 950,000 cubic yards of dredged material and concrete rubble at select open water placement sites (described as follows) within the Ohio River (WWF, N), for the purpose of incrementally restoring the riverbed, within select, unnaturally deep areas, in the Ohio River (greater than 30 feet below normal dam pool elevation), to provide ecosystem benefits to mussels and other benthic organisms by reducing water depth, to provide comparable or improved aquatic habitat, and to provide expanded range for benthic organisms to colonize.
The dredged material and concrete rubble will be generated from the Montgomery New River Chamber Construction Project (DEP File No. EA0405223-003), which is part of the larger Upper Ohio Navigation (UON) Project. The UON Project, which will include future phases over a multi-year period, is intended to/will address lock condition and capacity issues at the Emsworth, Dashields, and Montgomery (EDM) Locks and Dam facilities, on the Ohio River, in Pennsylvania. The current open-water placement project is Phase 4 of the multi-phased Montgomery New River Chamber Construction Project. (Phases 1—3 were the subject of DEP File Nos. EA0405223-001, EA0405223-002, and EA0405223-003, respectively.)
The Montgomery upstream open water placement site will be used for the placement of materials derived from the upstream (Montgomery Pool) portion of the Montgomery New River Chamber Construction Project. This site is located 0.3 mile upstream of the Montgomery L/D between River Miles (RM) 30.9 and 31.3 (Beaver and Midland, PA USGS topographic quadrangles; N: -40°, 39`, 02.85"; W: -80°, 22`, 38.58"; Sub-basins B and D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Industry Borough and Potter Township, Beaver County. This placement site covers an area of 46.5 acres.
The Montgomery downstream open water placement site would be used for placement of material from the downstream portion of the Montgomery New River Chamber Construction Project. This location is in the New Cumberland Pool and is situated 0.4 mile downstream of the Montgomery New River Chamber Construction Project, between RMs 31.9 and 32.8 (Midland, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: -40°, 38`, 50.95"; W: -80°, 23`, 46.04"; Sub-basins B and D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Industry Borough, Raccoon Township and Shippingport Borough, Beaver County. This location covers an area of 24.0 acres.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-772-5321.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Programs Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D05-077EA. Barbara Diehl, 244 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Borough, Bedford County. Applicant proposes to remove the F Paul Reighard Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 1,850 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Coarse sediment will be allowed to passively evacuate. Dam rubble will be spoiled in the downstream scour and will be covered with stone during construction and will continue to get covered with natural substrate as the river adjusts. The project is located across the Raystown Branch Juniata River (TSF, MF) (Bedford, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0205, Longitude: -78.5036). Application received: December 13, 2024.
D05-088EA. Barbara Diehl, 244 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, Bedford Township, Bedford County. Applicant proposes to remove the Lower Bedford Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 2,700 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Coarse sediment will be allowed to passively evacuate. Dam rubble will be spoiled in the downstream scour and will be covered with stone during construction and will continue to get covered with natural substrate as the river adjusts. The project is located across the Raystown Branch Juniata River (TSF, MF) (Bedford, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.02002, Longitude: -78.49365. Application received: December 13, 2024.
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