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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
Daryl Martin—Layer Farm
204 Farmers Lane
Myerstown, PA 17067Lebanon County 25 292.76 Layers NA Renewal Kreider Farms—Rick Cramer
1486 Mount Pleasant Road
Lebanon, PA 17042Lebanon County 115.5 5,871.8 Layers NA Renewal Darvin Martin
8245 Holbens Valley Road
New Tripoli, PA 18066Lehigh County 43 212.03 Duck
Dairy
BeefHQ Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nicole Mechtly, Clerical Supervisor II, 570-327-3490.
Application No. 1423502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Haine Aaronsburg Municipal Authority Address 167 Water Gap Road Aaronsburg, PA 16820 Municipality Haines Township County Centre County Responsible Official Charles Valentine
P.O. Box 254
Aaronsburg, PA 16820Consulting Engineer Patrick Ward
Suite 200
2009 N Atherton
State College, PA 16803Application Received April 11, 2023 Description The project is the installation and operation of a temporary treatment facility that will be used as the primary treatment plant until the improvements have been completed on the current water treatment plant. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Pam Yoder, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-332-6899.
Application No. 6223501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Address 762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Municipality Clarendon Borough and
Bryn MawrCounty Warren County Responsible Official Mike Fili, VP-Planning
Design and Construction
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Consulting Engineer Patrick Burke, P.E.
Entech Engineering, Inc.
500 North Centre Street
Suite 101A
Pottsville, PA 17901Application Received April 5, 2023 Description Aqua Clarendon WTP installation of Cartridge Filtration for Treatment of GUDI Source. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2823502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mercersburg Water Authority Address 113 South Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236Municipality Mercersburg Borough County Franklin County Responsible Official Melissa Price
113 South Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236Consulting Engineer Glace Associates, Inc.
3705 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received February 10, 2023 Description Construction of the Park Avenue Well and treatment including softening, nitrate removal, disinfection, 4-log treatment of viruses, booster pumping, and finished water storage.
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, 570-826-2511.
J. Hawk Pad 1, Primary Facility ID # 861289, 625 Hinkley Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630, Auburn 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 diesel-based drilling mud. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on March 22, 2023. Application received: April 4, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Coventry House Apartments, Primary Facility ID # 700807, 7301 Coventry Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. Mark Bedle, B&B Diversified Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 70, Barto, PA 19504 on behalf of Frank Gerould, Coventry House Apartments, 7301 Coventry Avenue, Apt. 408, Elkins Park, PA 19027, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. No. 2 fuel oil impacted soil and groundwater at the site. The site is occupied by a seven-story co-op apartment building and will continue to be utilized for residential purposes. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the site-specific standard/Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Chronicle on March 19, 2022. Application received: March 31, 2023.
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 a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-1982.
Contact: Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager.
WMGR151. Cavalier Environmental Compliance Services, Inc., 482 Houses Corner Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871, Sparta Township, Sussex County. Cavalier has submitted both an application for a Determination of Applicability (DOA) under, and a modification to, the base WMGR151 general permit. The DOA was determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on February 24, 2023 and was noticed separately in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on April 8, 2023. The application for a major modification to the base General Permit No. WMGR151 was determined to be admin complete by Central Office March 28, 2023. General Permit No. WMGR151 authorizes the beneficial use of screenings from alternative fuel production from construction and demolition waste and industrial wood-based waste for use as a bulking agent prior to disposal of the bulked waste by landfilling or incineration. The proposed modifications to the WMGR151 base permit would eliminate the language that limits the applicability of the permit to screenings of construction and demolition waste from the production of alternative fuels and allow for beneficial use of screenings from other construction and demolition waste processing facilities. Persons interested in reviewing the general permit modification application may contact Jason Dunham, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Application received: March 28, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Jason Dunham, Environmental Group Manager, Central Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 1-717-787-1982. 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.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
WMGR081NC003. eLoop, LLC, 1 Wesco Lane, Export, PA 15632, College Township, Centre County. General Permit modification for the addition of equipment for Flat Panel Display Processing at the eLoop electronics recycling site. Application received: April 4, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. 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.
Northcentral Region: Waste Management Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740.
WMGM016NC002. County of Lycoming, 447 Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 187, Montgomery, PA 17752, Brady Township, Lycoming County. Determination of Applicability for the clean wood grinding operation associated with the regional recycling operation at the Lycoming County Landfill wood processing area. Application received: March 27, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, 570-327-3740, Northcentral Region, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636. 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, in the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Application(s) Received for Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B That May Have Special Public Interest. These Plan Approval Applications are in Review and No Decision on Disposition Has Been Reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
43-00055A: Oldcastle APG Northeast, Incorporated 97 Main Street, Fredonia, PA 16124, Fredonia Borough, Mercer County. Application received: January 26, 2023.
The Department has received a plan approval application for the construction and initial operation of a replacement baghouse control device at their Anchor Concrete Fredonia Plant.
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
41-00026A: Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC, 409 Reighard Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: November 29, 2023. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for the modification of Line 163 of the extrusion process at the facility. The extrusion process consists of three extrusion lines (161—163). The company indicates that the modification of the air contamination source will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed modification. The potential increase in annual emission that result from the modification of Line 163 of the extrusion process at the facility are VOCs 3.23 tons; PM10 0.78 ton and HAPs 3.27 tons. The following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: 1. Source ID P113 is the aluminum storage and extrusion area consisting of extrusion lines 161—163. 2. The methanol emissions from extrusion lines 161—163 shall not exceed 9.70 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. 3. The Acetophenone emissions from extrusion lines 161—163 shall not exceed 0.125 ton in any 12 consecutive month period. 4. The total VOC emissions from extrusion lines 161—163 shall not exceed 9.83 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. 5. Each of the extrusion lines shall not exceed 733.33 pounds per hour for polyethylene and the catalyst addition rate shall not exceed 8.80 pounds per hour. 6. The permittee shall keep records of the addition rates of polyethylene and catalyst for each of the extrusion lines of Source ID P113. These records shall be retained for a minimum of five years and be produced to the Department upon request. 7. The permittee shall only use the catalyst SILFIN75 in the extrusion process or equivalent. Prior to the use of any alternative catalyst being used the permittee shall obtain approval from Department. 8. The total particulate matter emissions from extrusion lines 161—163 shall not exceed 2.36 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 41-00026A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into the State Only Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. 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.
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.
36-05107G: Pepperidge Farm, Inc., 2195 N Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Application received: February 17, 2023. For the replacement of a catalytic oxidizer at their facility. The catalytic oxidizer controls volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from a baking oven. The expected emissions from this project are as follows: 3.5 tpy of CO, 4.2 tpy of NOx, 0.02 tpy of SOx, 14.1 tpy of VOC 0.3 tpy of PM and 0.01 tpy of Total HAP's. The facility is a Synthetic Minor facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed activity. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-0161: G and A Clanton, Inc., 350 Lake Road, Avondale, PA 19311, London Grove Township, Chester County. Application received: February 27, 2023. A plan approval for operation of an existing portable non-metallic mineral processing plant consisting of crushers, screens, and conveyors powered by diesel engines. The facility, located in London Grove Township, Chester County, is a non-Title V facility. The facility is a source of particulate matter and based on potential emissions, the facility is classified as a natural minor. A wet suppression system is used to minimize fugitive particulate matter (PM) emissions. Facility-wide emissions of PM are estimated at 2.80 tons per year. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within these emission rates and all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-30-00808: Smart Sand Inc., 212 Mine Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Franklin Township, Greene County. Application received: June 28, 2022. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Department intends to issue Air Quality plan approval to authorize construction and temporary operation of a silica sand transloading facility at the location of the former Emerald Mine No. 1. The facility will transload up to 3,000,000 tons of silica sand per year from railcars to trucks and will include the construction and temporary operation of stationary railcar-to-silo transfer, conveyance, and storage equipment including hoppers, belt conveyors, a bucket elevator, and four (4) 2,500-ton storage silos, and the construction and temporary operation of five (5) mobile diesel-powered railcar-to-truck transloaders. Best available technology (BAT) for stationary transloading operations will include the use of partial enclosures for unloading railcars and loading trucks. A partially enclosed railcar unloading pit and a fully enclosed bucket elevator and transfer and conveyance equipment, all controlled by a baghouse, silo bin vents controlled by cartridge dust collectors, and telescopic truck loading spouts controlled by cartridge dust collectors will also be utilized. BAT for mobile transloading operations will include the use of enclosed conveyors, partially enclosed railcar-to-transloader transfer points, fully enclosed telescopic spouts at the transloader-to-truck transfer points, and a baghouse which draws on the conveyor enclosure to collect dust generated at each end of the conveyor. The transloaders will be powered by Tier 4 certified diesel engines, each rated at 74 brake horsepower (bhp). All baghouses and dust collectors are rated for greater than 99% control of particulate matter. BAT for haul roads and other plant surfaces will include the use of water and vacuum sweeper trucks as appropriate to suppress dust or remove any spilled or tracked material. Best management practices will also be employed to prevent dust from becoming airborne. Total potential to emit for the facility will not exceed 8.0 tons of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), 0.5 ton of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.0 ton of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 167 tons of particulate matter (PM), 66 tons of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM-10), and 13 tons of particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM-2.5). The proposed plan approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code, and includes emissions limitations and work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality review memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To schedule an appointment to review the Air Quality plan approval application or proposed Air Quality plan approval, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality review memorandum or the proposed Air Quality plan approval for the proposed project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412.442.4000. A file review can be can scheduled through the Department's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx. A person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Devin P. Tomko, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; written comments may also be submitted via email to dtomko@pa.gov or via fax to 412.442.4194. Each set of written comments or protest must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments or protest, identification of the proposed plan approval (30-00808) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A protest to the proposed action shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44 (relating to public notice).
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05014, Arconic US LLC Lancaster Corp, 1480 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Application received: December 22, 2022. Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 plan for the Arconic US LLC Lancaster Corp. 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 Arconic US LLC Lancaster Corp. 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 (36-05014).
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:
RACT III Case-by-Case Requirements
(a) Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(d), the permittee shall:
(1) Source IDs 133, 134, 137, 139:
(i) Install, maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices
(ii) Maintain & continue use of regenerative Low NOx Burners (LNBs) on 133, 134, 137 and 139
(iii) Inspect the combustion systems/burners—Every 18 to 24 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(iv) Inspect the furnace door seals/insulation—Every 18 to 24 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(v) Maintain records of the combustion system/burner and furnace door seals/insulation inspections
(2) For Source IDs 143 and 144:
(i) Install, maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices
(ii) Maintain & continue use of Low NOx Burners (LNBs) on 143 and 144
(iii) Limit the emissions from each furnace to 0.148 lb NOx/MMBtu
(iv) Inspect the combustion systems/burners—Every 18 to 24 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(v) Inspect the furnace door seals/insulation—Every 18 to 24 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(vi) Maintain records of the combustion system/burner & furnace door seals/insulation inspections
(vii) In accordance with 129.115(b)(6), for an air contamination source without a CEMS, monitoring and testing in accordance with an emissions source test approved by the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency that meets the requirements of Chapter 139, Subchapter A (relating to sampling and testing methods and procedures). The initial source test shall be conducted within 180 days of the approval of the alternative RACT proposal. The test shall then be repeated by December 31 of the 5th calendar year from the previous test.
(3) Source IDs 149B, 149D, 149E, 149F, 149G, 149H and 149I:
(i) Install, maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices
(ii) Maintain and continue use of LNBs
(iii) Inspect the combustion systems/burners—Every 12 to 18 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(iv) Inspect the furnace door seals/insulation—Every 12 to 18 months, unless otherwise approved by DEP in writing
(v) Maintain records of the combustion system/burner & furnace door seals/insulation inspections
(4) Source IDs 122—124 and 161:
(i) Install, maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices
(ii) The as-applied initial boiling point for the cold rolling mill lubricants shall be a minimum of 400°F
(iii) Cold rolling mill sump oil temperatures shall be maintained below 155°F. Permanent instrumentation shall be provided to verify compliance with this provision
(iv) Perform a periodic analysis of coolant package to assess conditions and evaluate excessive degradation or out-of-range specifications for key coolant properties—Weekly
(v) Monitor and record the cold mill sump oil temperature—Hourly
(vi) The permittee shall record the following:
(A) Identification of each lubricant
(B) Pounds of VOC per gallon
(C) Percent VOC per gallon
(D) Percent water per gallon
(E) Gallons per quarter of each lubricant used
(F) The results from the weekly coolant package analysis
(5) Source IDs 125 and 147:
(i) Install, maintain and operate the sources in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices
(ii) Hot rolling mill emulsion lubricants shall contain at least 90% water by weight
(iii) The hot rolling mill emulsion lubricants shall be applied at a maximum temperature of 200°F, as measured at the spray inlet. The company shall provide instrumentation to verify compliance with this provision
(iv) Perform a periodic analysis to determine the water content of the hot mill emulsion lubricant/coolants—Weekly
(v) Monitor and record the temperature of the lubricants/coolants at the spray inlet—Hourly
(vi) The permittee shall record the following:
(A) Identification of each lubricant
(B) Pounds of VOC per gallon
(C) Percent VOC per gallon
(D) Percent water per gallon
(E) Gallons per quarter of each lubricant used
(F) The water content analysis results of the hot mill lubricant/coolants
(b) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(i), all records shall be retained by the owner or operator for 5 years and made available to the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency upon receipt of a written request from the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency.
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 Thomas Hanlon, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at thanlon@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on May 22, 2023.
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 May 31, 2023, at 10:00 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 Hanlon at 717.705.4862. 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 Hanlon at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or at thanlon@pa.gov.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Tom Hanlon at 717.705.4862 or at thanlon@pa.gov.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Hanlon at 717.705.4862 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
39-00003, Apollo Metals LTD/Bethlehem, 1001 14th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018-2207, City of Bethlehem, Lehigh County. Application received: August 1, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the electroplating and polishing facility located in Bethlehem City, Lehigh County. The main sources at this facility consist of boilers, and brass and copper electroplating. The control devices are scrubber systems. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00122, Leggett & Platt, Inc., LPCC Berwick, 515 Salem Blvd., Berwick, PA 18603-6459, Salem Township, Luzerne County. Application received: August 25, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the cushions, carpet and rug, urethane, and other foam plastics (except polystyrene) manufacturing facility located in Salem Township, Luzerne County. The main sources at this facility consist of miscellaneous combustion units and a foam processing and handling operation. The control devices consist of a baghouse. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00059, Keystone Food Prod, P.O. Box 326, 3767 Hecktown Rd, Easton, PA 18044, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: February 28, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their potato chip, corn chip and similar snacks manufacturing facility. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
58-00003, Mtn View School District, 11748 State Route 106, Kingsley, PA 18826, Harford Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: March 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their elementary and secondary schools. 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.
58-00012, Blue Ridge School District, 5150 School Rd, New Milford, PA 18834, New Milford Borough, Susquehanna County. Application received: January 27, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their schools and educational services. 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.
42-00193, Allegheny Bradford Corporation, P.O. Box 200, Bradford, PA 16701-0200, Lewis Run Borough, McKean County. Application received: February 28, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a facility that manufactures heat exchangers, filter housings, tanks, pressure vessels, and custom fabrication in stainless steel and high nickel alloys. Working with materials containing metal hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), operations on stainless steel polishing, machining, tungsten inert gas welding, bead blasting, and hand coating at the facility are all subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart XXXXXX (6X), which pertains to National Emission Standards for HAPs (NESHAP) Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories. With a very low paint usage, hand coating at the facility is exempt from state regulations on surface coating. Conducted in a vented enclosure equipped with a filtration control device, bead blasting is not subject to visual determination of fugitive emissions, and associated reporting and recordkeeping requirements, of 40 CFR 63 Subpart 6X. With PTE of each regulated pollutant not exceeding 2.00 TPY, the facility is Natural Minor for permitting purposes.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP22-000021, Thomas Jefferson University—Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: March 28, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a hospital. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) 16.76 MMBtu/hr natural gas and No. 2 Oil fired boilers, each equipped with low NOx burners, and two (2) diesel fired 1,114 hp emergency generators. As part of the NMOP renewal, there is modification of maximum time for the testing, engine tuning, maintenance checks, and readiness testing for the emergency generators. Each generator can test and/or tune for a maximum of 100 hours per calendar year, an increase from previous OP's 30 minutes per month limit to test and a 4 hour per year limit for engine tuning. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing 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 schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Thomas Jefferson University—Methodist Hospital, OP22-000021'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting information are available by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to the previously listed email address with the subject line.
OP22-000049, WuXi AppTec, Inc., 4751 League Island Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19112, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 12, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a biopharmaceutical facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions' sources include sixteen (16) air handling units firing natural gas with ratings ranging from 0.0162 to 01.375 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr), one (1) emergency generator (EGEN-1) firing diesel fuel rated at 1,000 kilowatts (kW), one (1) emergency generator (EGEN-2) firing diesel fuel rated at 1,641 kW, and assorted small bench-scale equipment, fume hoods, and bio safety cabinets. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''WuXi AppTec, Inc. NMOP OP22-000049'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail.
OP22-000032, One and Two Commerce Center, 2001-2005 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: October 30, 2022. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue an initial Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of an office building in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions' sources include four (4) emergency generators with ratings ranging from 765 to 1,000 kilowatts (kW) and four (4) fire pumps with ratings ranging from 139.4 to 182 kW. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or hold a public hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Management Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''One and Two Convention Center NMOP OP22-000032'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail.
OP21-000020, Tidewater, 2600 R. Penrose Ferry Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19145, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: April 13, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are one (1) 450 tons/hr crusher operated with one (1) 400 tons/hr doublescreen and one (1) 375 horsepower (HP) diesel engine. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing 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 schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Tidewater OP21-000020'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail. Permit copies and other supporting information are available by contacting the Source Registration Unit at 215-685-7572 or emailing a request to the previously listed email address with the subject line.
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.
06-03150, Craigg Manufacturing, LLC, 700 Henry Circle, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, Spring Township, Berks County. Application received: November 28, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of their fiberglass manufacturing operations. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 8.45 tpy of a single HAP (styrene). The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for adhesives and sealants derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.77.
06-05090, Toppan Interamerica Inc., 378 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Morgantown, PA 19543, Caernarvon Township, Berks County. Application received: December 5, 2022. To issue a State Only Operating Permit for the graphic arts printing facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2021 year are estimated at 3.6 tpy of NOx, 2.9 tpy of CO, 14.7 tpy of VOCs and 5.7 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KK—National Emission Standards for Printing and Publishing Industry and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
22-03065, PA Department of Agriculture, 2305 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. Application received: November 30, 2022. For the Pathological/Infectious Waste Incinerator at the Animal Health Laboratory. This is for a renewal of the existing State-Only Operating Permit. The subject facility has the potential to emit 12.4 tpy of NOx, 5.9 tpy of CO, 0.7 tpy of SOx, 0.9 tpy of PM, 0.6 tpy of VOCs, and 0.002 tpy of HAPs. The State-Only 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 the Department's Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements for Hospital/Infectious Waste Incinerators of August 11, 1989.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
15-00073, US Veterans Admin/Coatesville VA Med Ctr, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320, Caln Township, Chester County. Application received: February 22, 2023. The Coatesville VA Medical Center is a 302 bed medical facility specializing in care of US military veterans. The site consists of 42 buildings on 126 acres in Caln Township, Chester County. Sources include two (2) 28.4 MMBtu/hr boilers, two (2) 56 MMBtu/hr boilers, two (2) 2,922 HP generators and three (3) additional generators under 600 HP. NOx emissions from the facility are limited to 24.9 tpy. The boilers are restricted to natural gas except for times of gas curtailment in order to reduce NOx and PM emissions. NOx and CO are limited by a 99 hr/yr operation limit on the two (2) 2,922 HP generators. Additional combined limits for the three (3) generators that are rated less than 600 HP are 100 lbs/hr, 1,000 lbs/day, 2.75 tons/ozone season and 6.6 tpy NOx emissions. Site-wide emissions totals for 2021 were: NOx—6.033 tpy; CO—4.795 tpy; SOx—0.21 tpy; VOC—1.004 tpy; PM—0.456 tpy. The permit contains all necessary monitoring, recording and reporting to provide proof of compliance with limits. Work practices in the permit ensure the equipment is maintained, adjusted and repair according to manufacturer's specifications and regulation requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-00127, Georgia Financial XIII LLC, 400 Railroad Ave, Avonmore, PA 15618, Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: September 24, 2019. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality Synthetic Minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Georgia Financial XIII, LLC to authorize the operation of their facility located in Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County. The company produces metal rolls using lathes, wet grinders and milling machines, heat treatment, cleaning, and painting process. The metal rolls are used in hot and cold strip mills throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Sources at this facility include annealing furnaces, lathes, wet grinders, milling machines, roll-on painting, and space heaters. Primary sources of pollutants are the natural gas fired furnaces. In order to remain below Title V thresholds for NOx and CO, the company has taken a limit of 1,800 MMCF natural gas use per year for the whole facility operation. This is a synthetic minor permit. Facility-wide estimated potential emissions are 10.21 tpy of PM10, 90 tpy of NOx, 11.7 tpy of VOCs, 0.63 tpy of SOx and 75.6 tpy of CO. 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 (65-00127) 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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2507.
45-00151B, American Flooring, LLC, 180 Independence Drive, Pittston, PA 18640, Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Application received: April 4, 2023. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to American Flooring, LLC for their facility located in Pittston Twp., Luzerne County. Plan Approval No. 40-00151B will be converted into an initial State-Only Operating Permit at a later date. Plan Approval No. 40-00151B is for the installation and operation of equipment for a new vinyl tile manufacturing facility. Pulse-jet baghouses will control process emissions and meet an emission limit of 0.02 gr/dscf. Additional recycling processes and controls are proposed within this plan approval application. The plan approval, originally submitted as Plan Approval 40-00151A, provides additions for grinding room operations controlled by a pulse-jet baghouse, and two milling machines each receiving process baghouse discharge through a receiving cyclone. Each milling machine is controlled by a pulse-jet baghouse. Hot-melt glue application will be controlled by electrostatic precipitator and carbon adsorption filters. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for visible emissions. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00151B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Raymond Kempa, EEM, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day
Daily
Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (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.
CORRECTION—previously published on April 8, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32061302. NPDES No. PA0235768. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Young Township, Indiana County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for construction and maintenance of two (2) treatment ponds, affecting 4.6 proposed surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Blacklegs Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 23, 2023. Accepted: March 20, 2023.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 11080101. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, East Taylor and Croyle Townships, Cambria County. Reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 555.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and the Little Conemaugh River to the Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: April 3, 2023.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 33080105. NPDES No. PA0258547. Original Fuels, Inc., P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Perry Township, Young Township, Jefferson County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine. Application received: April 4, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 01740601. NPDES No. PA0594407. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Cumberland Township, Adams County. Renewal of NPDES permit. Receiving stream: Rock Creek classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: April 3, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 09870301. NPDES Permit No. PA0593796. Warner Company, 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19607, Falls Township, Bucks County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 450.2 acres. Receiving stream: Van Sciver Lake to Delaware River. Application received: March 29, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 8073SM4. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. Correction to include the importation of reclamation fill affecting 52.93 acres. Receiving stream: Sanatoga Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF, MF. Application received: March 23, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 22880301. NPDES Permit No. PA0223948. Rocky Licensing Corp., 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 60.1 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: April 3, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 52060301. NPDES Permit No. PA0224511. Springbrook Enterprises, Inc., 504 Well Road, Lords Valley, PA 18428, Blooming Grove Township, Pike County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 35.5 acres. Receiving streams: Billings Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF and Shohola Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: April 5, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0270016. Mining Permit No. 08202503. Charles H. God II, 46 River Woods Lane, Sugar Run, PA 18846, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Application received: January 26, 2023.
New NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of bluestone under a GP affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Fargo Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF.
The following outfall discharges to Fargo Creek:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 New Outfall 1 from Pit sump Intermittent (Pumped)
The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595217. Mining Permit No. 5276SM5. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, Dingman Township, Pike County. Modification of NPDES permit increasing the acreage from 202.3 acres to 218.6 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Sawkill Creek, classified for the following use: EV, MF. Application received: January 17, 2023.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Sawkill Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing TFO 0.53 MDG The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) 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) 0.53 1.2 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report
Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 80.0 100.0 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)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601223-017. Upper Providence Township, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 15, 2023.
Demolition and removal of existing house, accessory structure, foundations, pads, slabs, walkways, driveway, and other site improvements. Backfill of disturbed areas of the property to uniform grade with adjacent undisturbed area(s) with suitable clean fill material and minimum six (6) inches of topsoil. Removal of non-native invasive plants. Preservation of existing native trees and vegetation. Restoration of disturbed areas of the property with lawn ground cover along the floodplain of the Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) associated with the Floodplain Management Site Restoration. The site is located at 708, 913, and 921 Port Providence Road, Phoenixville PA (Collegeville PA USGS Quadrangle) in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.128286°, Longitude: -75.491864°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E0205222-022. US Bank Trust National Association, 500 W. Jefferson St., Suite 2000, Louisville, KY 40202, Richland Township, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 29, 2022.
The applicant is proposing to: Remove an existing, unpermitted, 24" diameter culvert, overlying fill and concrete pad, from an unnamed tributary to West Branch Deer Creek (CWF), and to construct and maintain a 250` long, rip-rap lined channel, in its place, along with 12,500 square feet of associated floodway, for the purpose of alleviating flooding of the property and adjoining properties. The project site is located at 123 Wedgewood Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044 (Valencia, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 38`, 50"; W: -79°, 56`, 43"; Sub-basin 18G)
E6505222-012. Steve Cleaveland, 14000 Route 993, Trafford, PA 15085, North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: December 6, 2022.
The applicant is proposing to: Construct, operate and maintain an 80 LF long by 18 LF wide single span bridge of Brush Creek (TSF); Construct a temporary 60` wide by 10` long ford crossing of Brush Creek. Construct, operate and maintain three (3) utility line stream crossings (water, sewer, and gas) beneath Brush Creek in accordance with the terms and conditions of BWEW General Permit No. 5; and Place and maintain 0.17 acre of associated roadway fill within the floodway of Brush Creek and along a UNT to Brush Creek. For the purpose of constructing access and utilities for two manufacturing buildings and associated infrastructure. The project will permanently impact 30 linear feet of watercourse and 0.17 acre of floodway. The project will temporarily impact 73 linear feet of watercourse and 0.05 acre of floodway. Mitigation for project impacts includes the purchase of 20 linear feet of stream credits from First Pennsylvania Resource LLC at the Laurel Hill Creek Mitigation Bank. The project site is located at the intersection of Spring Lane and Trafford Road (PA-993) (McKeesport, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 22`, 22.1376"; W: -79°, 45`, 11.1664"; Sub-basin 19A).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D06-416EA. Bilal Baqai, PA DCNR, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Union Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: March 29, 2023.
Applicant proposes to remove the Sixpenny Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 600 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project will reestablish suitable habitat in Sixpenny Creek, through the former impoundment, conducive to natural trout reproduction. The project is located across Sixpenny Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) in the Elverson, PA USGS Quadrangle Map Latitude: 40.2299°, Longitude: -75.7967°.
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