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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
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.
CORRECTION—previously published on December 16, 2023.
22-03102B: Derry Township Municipal Authority, 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Application received: May 18, 2023. For the installation of an Ecoremedy gasifier and dryer system to produce syngas (that will be combusted for process heat) and Class A biosolids. The proposed process will treat solids downstream of the existing anaerobic digester. The gasification process will convert organic solids into syngas and ash residuals. The process will be controlled by a multiclone, venturi wet scrubber and packed bed scrubber at the municipal waste facility. The expected increases in facility potential emissions as a result of the changes proposed are: NOx 41.65 tpy, CO 23.87 tpy, SOx 9.55 tpy, PM 21.02 tpy, VOC 4.47 tpy and HAPs 2.14 tpy. The facility is a State Only facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified 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, and 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart E—National Emission Standards for Mercury. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, 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, 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.
46-0026L: Global Packaging, Inc., 209 Brower Ave, Oaks, PA 19456, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Application received: September 22, 2023. This plan approval is for installation and operation of a new regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) that will control volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the facility's flexographic printing presses at their facility. The primary pollutants of concern are VOCs and HAPs; VOC emissions generated by this RTO are estimated to be: 0.14 tpy, and HAP emissions are estimated to be 0.0484; the permit limits sitewide VOC emission to 24.99 tpy and individual and total HAP emissions to 9.99 tpy and 24.99 tpy respectively. The plan approval includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address 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 previously listed in the header. Comments on the draft plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
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.
48-00047, Highway Materials, Inc./Nazareth Asphalt Plant, 409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031-1327, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: August 24, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the manufacture of Asphalt Paving Mixtures and Blocks facility in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The primary sources consist of a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant, portable crusher, elevators, screens, bins, and diesel IC engines. The control devices are a knockout box, baghouse, and water sprays. 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.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
39-00103, Bosch Rexroth Corp., 2315 City Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2131, City of Bethlehem, Lehigh County. Application received: January 8, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (synthetic minor) for sources such as their paint booths and an auto paint spray gun with equipment parts washer. Sources also include filter panels for the paint booths used 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.
48-00049, FedChem LLC, 275 Keystone Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020-9464, Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Application received: January 12, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit (natural minor) for sources such as their reactors and emergency generator. Sources also include condensers used as control devices. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
62-00162, Elkhorn Gas Processing LLC/Keystone, 4613 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74137-2852, Pleasant Township, Warren County. Application received: January 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a natural gas processing plant. The facility's primary emission sources include a Tri-Ethylene Glycol dehydration unit, combustion emissions for the dehydration unit, a hot oil heater, an 800 HP refrigerant compressor, an emergency generator, potential equipment leaks, product storage tanks and loading. The refrigerant compressor engine is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Units. The dehydration unit is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart HH—NESHAPs from Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities. The actual emissions reported from the facility for 2022 were 5.55 TPY CO, 2.06 TPY NOx, 0.15 TPY PM-10, 0.01 TPY SOx, and 21.7 TPY VOC. For this renewal, ministerial updates to Subparts ZZZZ and HH are incorporated.
42-00181, Lewis Run Gas Plant LLC/Lewis Run Gas Plant, 4613 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74137-2852, Bradford Township, McKean County. Application received: January 13, 2023. The Department intends to issue a renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a natural gas processing plant. The facility's primary emission sources include a dehydration unit, combustion emissions for the dehydration unit, a fractionation skid with an associated combustion heater, an inlet compressor (rated at 700 HP) a 265 HP refrigeration compressor, potential equipment leaks, product storage tanks and loading, and an emergency natural gas generator. The inlet compressor and refrigeration compressor are 4 stroke rich burn engines equipped with catalytic converters. These two engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Units. The dehydration unit is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart HH—NESHAPs from Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities. The emergency engine is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ. The actual emissions reported from the facility for 2022 were 3.31 TPY CO, 1.31 TPY NOx, 0.03 TPY PM-10, < 0.01 TPY SOx, and 11.9 TPY VOC. For this renewal, one 840 HP natural-gas fired compressor engine is incorporated into the operating permit (this source was installed via general plan approval in 2022 and is currently operating under a General Permit).
10-00047, Ascensus Specialties Callery, LLC, 1424 Mars Evans City Rd, Evans City, PA 16033-9360, Forward Township, Butler County. Application received: November 14, 2022. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the industrial organic and inorganic chemical manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include two natural gas-fired boilers (10.5 mmBtu/hr and 14.288 mmBtu/hr), miscellaneous natural gas combustion, building 24 alkylborane production, hood 1B, building 31 product & process development, building 31 R&D, building 37 boranes derivatives, building 37 bag filling station, building 37 boranes derivatives hydrogen vent, heated t-butanol storage tanks, building 44 alcoholates production, building 44 dryers & powder packaging, building 44 pilot plant, building 44 filter deactivation, building 64 potassium production, building 86 cylinder cleaning, building 94 powder packaging dust collection, building 98 tank farm & truck station, miscellaneous emergency generators (5), and miscellaneous storage tanks. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility after permit limitations are as follows: 27.29 TPY NOx, 19.47 TPY CO, 45.40 TPY VOC, 3.92 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, 0.48 TPY SOx, 11.49 TPY combined HAPs, 3.62 TPY methanol, 0.54 TPY toluene, and 6.19 TPY hexane; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The building 72 boiler is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc, NSPS for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. The tank farm is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Kb, NSPS for Storage Vessels. Four of the emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The gatehouse emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart JJJJ, NSPS for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. A 550-gallon gasoline storage tank permitted under miscellaneous storage tanks is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart CCCCCC, NESHAP for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities. The renewal permit will contain restrictions related to the quantities of materials consumed or processed, which are enforceable as a practical matter; and associated emission limits, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00095, Georgia-Pacific Bradford, 1 Owens Way, Bradford, PA 16701-3750, Bradford Township, McKean County. Application received: January 17, 2023. The Department intends to issue the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the corrugated container manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include two natural gas-fired boilers (15.7 mmBtu/hr and 20.9 mmBtu/hr), miscellaneous process equipment, an outdoor starch silo, a metal parts degreaser, and finishing operations. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 15.73 TPY NOx, 13.21 TPY CO, 12.68 TPY VOC, 7.74 TPY total HAPs, 23.79 TPY PM-10, 8.38 TPY PM-2.5, and 0.09 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The boilers are subject to recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc, Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
67-05141, IWM International, LLC, 500 E Middle St., Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. Application received: June 12, 2023. For operation of a wire mesh manufacturing facility. The facility actual emissions for 2022 are 1.42 tons of CO, 1.81 tons of NOx, 0.14 ton of PM, 0.01 ton of SOx, 4.75 tons of VOC, 0.12 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 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 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.
22-03055, Rausch Creek Drying & Packaging, LLC, 401 Machamer Avenue, P.O. Box 1, Wiconisco, PA 17097, Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County. Application received: October 23, 2023. For its coal preparation facility. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. The subject facility has the potential to emit 30.6 tpy PM10, 8.4 tpy of CO, 14.5 tpy NOx, 1.7 tpy SOx, & 1.1 tpy VOC. 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 derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineer Manager, 484-250-7505.
09-00104, Daniel C. Tanney Inc., 3268 Clive Avenue, Bensalem, PA 19020, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Application received: April 14, 2023. This action is for the renewal of the Natural Minor Permit. There are no new sources. The source at the facility is a burn-off oven. The facility is an area source of VOC, NOx, CO, SOx, PM emissions. Potential to emit are 0.189 ton/year of VOC, 3.282 tons/year of NOx, 2.641 tons/year of CO, 0.031 ton/year of SOx, and 0.440 ton/year of PM. The facility is subject to regulations under the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act. The permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@ pa.gov.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-00623, Wabtec Rubber Products, Inc., 269 Donahoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: July 18, 2023. 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 Wabtec Rubber Products, Inc./Products, a division of Wabtec Components LLC to authorize the production of rubber products for railroad applications. The facility is located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. The operation process at this facility include a urethane spray booth controlled by particulate filters, a mixing area controlled by two dust collectors, a few natural gas-fired heating sources, and one small rubber grinder. Facility-wide potential emissions are projected to be 9.16 TPY VOC, 4.50 TPY NOx, 3.78 TPY CO, 3.10 TPY HAP, 0.34 TPY PM-10, and 0.03 TPY SOx. 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 (65-00623) 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.
63-00565, Washington Penn Plastics Co., 480 Johnson Road, Washington, PA 15301, South Strabane Township, Washington County. Application received: July 31, 2023. 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 Washington Penn Plastics/Arden Division to authorize the production of custom polyolefin compounds. The facility is located in South Strabane, Washington County. The operation process at this facility include ten extrusion lines, blenders, mixers, silos, an emergency generator, and several dust collectors to control emissions. The facility has the potential to emit 47.91 tpy PM10 and less than 1 ton per year of NOx, VOC, CO, and SOx. 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, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. 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 (63-00565) 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. 65221301. NPDES No. PA0236586 and GP12-65221301. Unity Mines LLC, P.O. Box 11, 198 West Main Street, New Alexandria, PA 15670, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. A new coal mine permit and related NPDES permit that was previously known as C & D Coal Company, Inc., Kingston-West Mine (56091301). Includes authorization request for an air quality GPA/GP12 general permit. Affecting 10.0 proposed surface acres, 999.0 proposed underground acres and 971.4 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: August 26, 2022. Accepted: October 19, 2022. Denied: October 24, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17753180. NPDES No. PA0609439. Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, Boggs Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal application for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 140 acres. Remaining mining activities consist of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system and reclamation only. Receiving stream(s): Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: January 11, 2024. Accepted: January 22, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54830104. Hardway Coal Company, 44 Keystoker Lane, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Cass Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine and coal preparation plant operation affecting 61.5 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: CWF, MF. Application received: January 16, 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: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 10120303. NPDES No. PA0259322. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Worth Township, Butler County. Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0259322. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 10120303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Worth Township, Butler County. Revision to an existing surface mine to include post mining land use change and changes to the reclamation plan. Application received: December 21, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 08240301. GP-104 NPDES No. PAM224001. DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Sheshequin Township, Bradford County. Applications for a new large noncoal (industrial minerals) surface mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 31.7 acres. A variance is included to conduct mining and support activities within 100 feet of Mallory Creek and to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of public roads Ridge Road (SR 1052) and Sheshequin Road (SR 1043). Encroachment activities consist of mining support activities and mineral extraction. Receiving stream(s): Mallory Creek and Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: December 27, 2023. Accepted: January 17, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily
Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
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.
NPDES No. PA0280631. Mining Permit No. 62100801. William D. Jackson, 64 Shady Avenue, Corry, PA 16407, Spring Creek Township, Warren County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: December 22, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0118001. Mining Permit No. 1479401 & Mining Permit No. 14120302. Graymont (PA), Inc., 375 Graymont Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. Application received: December 18, 2023.
Renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface mining of industrial minerals affecting 257.8 acres (Gentzel Quarry) and 67.3 acres (Tressler Quarry). Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF.
The following outfalls discharge to Logan Branch (via sink holes and karst system):
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 001 Existing Treatment Ponds to Eby Sink Intermittent (Pumped) 002 Existing Sediment Pond to Eby Sink Precipitation Induced 003 Existing Treatment Ponds to McJunkin Injection Wells Intermittent (Pumped) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 and 003 (All Discharges) 30-Day
Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 25.0 45.0 62.0 Flow (gpm) Monitor Only
Turbidity (NTU) Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units.
Outfalls: 002 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 25.0 45.0 62.0 Flow (gpm) Monitor Only 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. PA0225789. Mining Permit No. 6575SM5. Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Ross Township, Monroe County. Renew NPDES permit affecting 37.4 acres. Receiving stream: Aquashicola Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: August 23, 2023.
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.
E4002224-002. Kurt Jones, 3122 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18618, Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 12, 2024.
To replace and maintain an existing 389 ft2, pile-supported dock and to construct and maintain a 540 ft2, pile-supported dock at Pole # 281 within the normal pool elevation of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The project is located at 3122 Lakeside Drive, approximately 0.1 mile northeast of the intersection of Outlet Road and Robin Road (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 21` 2"; Longitude: -76° 2` 50") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. Latitude: 41° 21` 2", Longitude: -76° 2` 50".
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E1606123-002. PADOT Engineering District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Clarion Township and Monroe Township, Clarion County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: November 21, 2023.
The applicant proposes a roadway improvement project along SR 0068, Section 376 (Dolby Street) in Clarion and Monroe Townships, Clarion County, which includes 0.8-mile of capacity and safety improvements, roadway widening, new sidewalks and stormwater control basins resulting in the following regulated impacts: 1. to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a concrete box culvert having a 9.0-feet span by 8.5-feet (7.5-feet effective with baffles) underclearance with a length of 57.48-feet over Trout Run (CWF). 2. to remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 60-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe stream enclosure with a length of 158-feet over UNT Trout Run (CWF) and to relocate approximately 75-feet of the upstream channel to improve stream alignment. Approximately 100-feet of existing stream channel will be filled to accommodate the proposed roadway widening. 3. to construct and maintain a stormwater control basin and an 18-inch diameter stormwater outfall along the floodway of Trout Run (CWF). 4. to construct and maintain a stormwater control basin and an 18-inch diameter stormwater outfall along the floodway of UNT Trout Run (CWF). The project will result in a total of 326-feet of permanent stream impacts and an additional 297-feet of temporary stream impacts. No wetland impacts are proposed. Latitude: 41.200833°, Longitude: -79.390000°.
E1006223-002. Penn Acres LLC, 1552 Barrington Drive, Wexford, PA 15090, Middlesex Township, Butler County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: August 15, 2023.
To conduct the following activities associated with development of a mixed-use community featuring single family homes, offices, and small businesses along the south side of SR 228 east of Weatherburn Drive: Permanent impact to 0.059 acre of PEM wetland associated with general site grading construct a 24-inch diameter stormwater outfall adjacent to the right side of UNT Glade Run Construct a sanitary sewer line crossing of UNT Glade Run resulting in 400 square feet of permanent stream impact, 920 square feet of PEM wetland impact, and 2,595 square feet of temporary floodway impact. Applicant proposes purchase of credits from Land Reclamation Group, LLC (LRG) Furnace Run Mitigation Bank (Permit # MB990565-0001) as mitigation for wetland impacts. Latitude: 40.696907°, Longitude: -79.960246°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E4601224-001. Commerce Pursuit Capital, LP, 1300 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 3, 2024.
To construct and maintain a multi-story 225-unit apartment building (+/− 77, 105 SF) and required miscellaneous amenities within the floodway/floodplain of UNT to Pine Run (TSF-MF) and Rapp Run (TSF-MF) associated with the commercial business. The project will include a flood storage area and establishment of five outfall structures for stormwater management facilities. The project is located at 225 Virginia Drive (Ambler, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.136435°, Longitude: -75.191001°.
E4601224-002. Provco Pinegood Stowe, LLC, 795 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085, West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 5, 2024.
Provco Pinewood Stowe, LLC proposes to develop an existing 2.9-acre tract with a new Wawa Food Market facility. The project proposes to permanently impact approximately 0.59 acre of palustrine emergent wetlands and 0.25 acre of forested wetlands. The site is located near the intersection of an Old Reading Pike and Crosstown Road (Pottstown, PA USGS map) in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.243741°, Longitude: -75.691389°.
E4601224-003. Yerkes Station Associates, LLC, 261 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 12, 2024.
Yerkes Station Associates is proposing the following activities in and along the 100-year floodway of Donny Brook Creek (WWF, MF) and Leaf Creek (WWF, MF) associated with the construction of 224 residential units. The proposed work will include two minor stream crossings, ten outfall structures, and three utility line stream crossings, impacting approximately 1.35 acres of temporary and permanent wetlands. The site is located near the intersection of Collegeville Road (SR 29) and Yerkes Road (SR 4008), (Collegeville, PA USGS map) in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.10180°, Longitude: -75.27500°.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA3803224-001. Doc Fritchey Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 227, Palmyra, PA 17078, South Annville Township, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 11, 2024.
To conduct a stream restoration project along 1,375 feet of Killinger Creek (TSF, MF) and its floodway including 1.) the regrading and maintenance of 2,700 feet of streambank (left and right banks); 2.) the installation and maintenance of six toe wood and soil lift structures; 3.) the installation and maintenance of ten constructed riffles totaling 329 feet in length; 4.) the installation and maintenance of twelve boulder runs; 5.) the installation and maintenance of two cross vanes; 6.) the installation and maintenance of six j-hook vanes; and 7.) the installation and maintenance of five toe benches totaling 600 feet in length, all impacting 2.15 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands and all for the purposes of reducing sediment loading to the stream, and enhancing instream and wetland habitat. The project is located at 118 Killinger Road (Latitude: 40.30820°N; Longitude: 76.55025°W) in South Annville Township, Lebanon County. The impacted wetlands will be re-established onsite. Latitude: 40.30820°, Longitude: -76.55025°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D36-318EA. Melvin Beiler, 225 N Hollander Rd, Gordonville, PA 17529, Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Applicant proposes to remove the Beiler Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 80 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The dam is two feet high. The proposed restoration project includes the construction of two grade control riffles. The project is located across a tributary to Muddy Run (WWF, MF) (New Holland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.0546°, Longitude: 76.1018°). Application received: January 8, 2024.
D22-127, D22-128, D22-129, D22-130, D22-131(EA). Steve Houser, Construction Director, Milton Hershey School, 1201 Homestead Lane, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Applicant proposes to remove five small, low-head dams, which are 2.5-4 feet in height, on the Milton Hershey School property, to eliminate multiple threats to public safety and to restore approximately 1,000 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The projects are located across a tributary to Spring Creek (WWF, MF) (Hershey and Palmyra, PA Quadrangles, Respective Latitudes/Longitudes for dams as previously ordered are as follows: 40.2654, 76.6303; 40.2783, -76.6329; 40.2785, -76.6330; 40.2825, -76.6360; 40.2840, -76.6350), Latitude: 40.2654, 40.2783, 40.2785, 40.2825, 40.2840°, Longitude: -76.6303, -76.6329, -76.6330, -76.6360, -76.6350°. Application received: January 4, 2024.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit (ESCP) for an earth disturbance activity associated with either a road maintenance or timber harvesting operation.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate DEP Regional Office listed above the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of a comment and relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate DEP Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this 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).
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is currently under review. Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30-days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@ pa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform DEP of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it based.
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).
Application(s) Received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP Application No. 24001
Applicant Name Jack Rich, Inc.
Address 617 Altamont Blvd City, State, Zip Frackville, PA 17931
County Schuylkill County
Municipality Port Carbon Borough
Tank Type Six ASTs storing petroleum products Tank Capacity 48,000 gallons total
Application Received January 18, 2024
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