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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.
Persons 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.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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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 Emway Farm—
Linford Synder
820 Luxembrug Road
Bethel, PA 19507
Dauphin 34.8 1,900 Poultry and Sheep NA Renewal Collett Farms, LLC
Linford Synder
1118 Luxemburg Road
Lykens, PA 19507
Dauphin 21.3 1,448 Poultry and Sheep NA Renewal Mercer Vu Farms, Inc.
12275 Mt. Pleasant Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Franklin 2,864.92 2,917.24 Dairy NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons 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 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, the Department 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.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Application No. 3920501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant South Whitehall Township Authority
4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104
Township, County South Whitehall Township
Lehigh CountyResponsible Official Gerald Charvala
Authority Assistant Manager
4444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer William T. Orlowsky, PE
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy
1047 N Park Road
P.O. Box 6307
Reading, PA 19610-0307
Application Received Date February 21, 2020 Description of Action Construction of a new building to house two (2) booster pumps and disinfection system. Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit No. 5520503, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Middlebury Municipal Authority Township or Borough Middleburg County Snyder Responsible Official Dwayne Hackenburg
Middleburg Municipal Authority
13 North Main Street
Middleburg, PA 17842
Type of Facility Public Water Supply-
ConstructionConsulting Engineer Timothy Tritch
Larson Design Group
1000 Commerce Park Drive
Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
Application Received Date May 5, 2020 Description of Action PWS permit for improvements/
repairs to the water-filtration system, improvements to the water distribution system, and the construction of two water-storage tanks.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices 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 (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons 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 the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department 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. A person 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 the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons 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 person, 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 the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Former Wright's Knitwear, 1727-1829 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109, Allentown City, Lehigh County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Lehigh Valley Commercial Properties LLC, 903 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater is impacted by PCE and 1,1-Dichloroethylene. Future use of the site will be for industrial purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on May 7, 2020.
Skinner Property, 1724 Brandywine Road, Allentown, PA 18104, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. Element Environmental Solutions, P.O. Box 921, 61 Willow Street, Adamstown, PA 19501, on behalf of Eric Laudenslager, 1724 Brandywine Road, Allentown, PA 18104, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on May 15, 2020.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Permit Application No. 101662. Conshohocken Recycling & Rail Transfer, LLC, 1060 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1002. This application is for 10-year permit renewal to continue operation under Permit No. 101662 at the Conshohocken Recycling & Rail Transfer LLC Facility, an existing construction and demolition (C&D) waste transfer station facility located at 1060 Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. The application was received by the Southeast Regional Office on May 6, 2020.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to the Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact the Southeast Regional Office by telephone at 484.250.5960. TDD users may contact the (DEP) through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Permit Application No. 101389. Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 1299 Harrisburg Pike, P.O. Box 4425, Lancaster, PA 17604, Manor Township, Lancaster County. An application for a permit renewal was submitted by the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority for continued operation of the Frey Farm Landfill located in Manor Township, Lancaster County. The current permit expires May 26, 2021. This application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on May 6, 2020.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Mr. John Oren, Permits Chief, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about this permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office at (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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 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 the Department, 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 Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department'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 Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons 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 Department'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.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, 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 the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department 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.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits 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.
Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.
63-00922D: Robinson Power Company, LLC (P.O. Box 127, 563 Route 18, Burgettstown, PA 15021). Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (''Department'') intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-63-00922D to Robinson Power Company, LLC (''Robinson Power'') for modifications to the construction and operation of a proposed natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant named the Beech Hollow Project to be located just south and west of US Route 22 and State Route 980 respectively (40° 24` 33" N, 80° 17` 53" W), and approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the town of Bulger, Robinson Township, Washington County.
Air contamination sources and controls to be authorized at this site include:
• Two (2) General Electric 7HA.02 (or equivalent), natural gas-fired combustion turbines, 3,485.8 MMBtu/hr heat input rating (HHV) each; controlled by SCR and oxidation catalysts; 1,000 MW total net generating capacity.
• One (1) natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler, 91.1 MMBtu/hr heat input rating.
• One (1) Cummins, CFP15E-F20 (or equivalent), diesel-fired fire pump engine, 410 bhp rating; including one (1) diesel fuel storage tank, 500-gallon maximum capacity.
• One (1) natural gas-fired dew point heater, 9.69 MMBtu/hr heat input rating.
• One (1) natural gas-fired dew point heater, 3.34 MMBtu/hr heat input rating.
• Miscellaneous components in natural gas service, and SF6 containing switchgear; controlled by leak detection and repair.
Potential to emit from the facility will be limited to not exceed the following:
Table 1: Facility Wide Potential to Emit
Air Contaminant Emission Rate (tpy) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 231.70 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 164.90 Total Particulate Matter (PM) 144.50 Particulate Matter Less Than
10 Microns in Diameter (PM10)144.50 Particulate Matter Less Than
2.5 Microns in Diameter (PM2.5)144.50 Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 36.00 Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) Mist 53.14 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 42.00 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) 16.03 Formaldehyde (HCHO) 6.18 Ammonia (NH3) 205.90 Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2e) 3,842,4301 This authorization is subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements of 40 CFR 52.21; adopted in its entirety by the Department and incorporated by reference under 25 Pa. Code § 127.83; for NO2, CO, PM, PM10, PM2.5, H2SO4, and CO2e. In accordance with the PSD rules in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, Robinson Power has performed an air quality analysis which utilizes dispersion modeling. Robinson Power's air quality analysis satisfies the requirements of the PSD rules and is consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W) and the EPA's air quality modeling policy and guidance.
Robinson Power has conducted air quality analyses using air dispersion modeling which satisfy the requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations codified in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k)—(n), Robinson Power conducted air quality analyses of emissions of CO, NO2, particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), and particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10) for its proposed Beech Hollow Energy facility. Robinson Power's source impact analyses demonstrate that emissions from the Beech Hollow Energy facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO, NO2, PM2.5, or PM10. Additionally, Robinson Power's source impact analyses demonstrate that emissions from the Beech Hollow Energy facility would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the Class II or Class I PSD increments for NO2, PM2.5, or PM10.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), Robinson Power provided additional impact analyses of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of the Beech Hollow Energy facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with the Beech Hollow Energy facility.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of Robinson Power's proposed Beech Hollow Energy facility has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Federal Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that emissions from the Beech Hollow Energy facility would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.
In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I PSD increment consumption expected to result from the operation of Robinson Power's Beech Hollow Energy facility is provided in the following tables:
Table 2: Degree of Class II PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of Robinson Power
Degree of Class II PSD
Increment Consumption
Class II PSD
IncrementPollutant Averaging Period micrograms
per cubic meterPercent of
Class II PSD Incrementmicrograms
per cubic meterNO2
Annual < 0.14405 < 0.58 % 25 PM-2.5
24-hour < 1.13916 < 12.66 % 9 Annual < 0.06115 < 1.53 % 4 PM-10
24-hour < 1.13916 < 3.80 % 30 Annual < 0.06115 < 0.36 % 17
Table 3: Degree of Class I PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of
Robinson Power's Beech Hollow Energy Facility
Degree of Class I PSD
Increment Consumption
Class I PSD
IncrementPollutant Averaging Period micrograms
per cubic meterPercent of Class I
PSD Incrementmicrograms
per cubic meterNO2
Annual < 0.00606 < 0.25 % 2.5 PM-2.5
24-hour < 0.05802 < 2.91 % 2 Annual < 0.00380 < 0.39 % 1 PM-10
24-hour < 0.05802 < 0.73 % 8 Annual < 0.00380 < 0.10 % 4
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), Robinson Power provided additional impact analysis of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of the Robinson Power facility and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with the Robinson Power facility.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of the proposed project has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that Robinson Power's proposed emissions will not adversely impact visibility and air quality related values (AQRV) in nearby Class I areas.
This authorization is subject to New Source Review (NSR) requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 Sub- chapter E for NOx. This air contaminant is subject to Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) requirements. Prior to commencing operation, Robinson Power will be required to secure 267 tons of NOx emission reduction credits (ERCs) for nonattainment and nonattainment pollutant precursors emitting sources in order to offset emission increases from this air contaminant.
This authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123—Standards for Contaminants; 127—Construction, Modification, Reactivation, and Operation of Sources; 129—Standards for Sources; 135—Reporting of Sources; 139—Sampling and Testing; and 145—Interstate Pollution Transport Reduction. State standards for contaminants and sources are superseded in most cases by more stringent BACT and LAER requirements. This authorization is also subject to Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Dc, IIII, and KKKK; and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) including 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts YYYY, and ZZZZ. Other applicable Federal regulations include 40 CFR Parts 52—Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans (specifically 52.21—Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality), 68—Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions; 72, 73, and 75—Permits Regulation, Sulfur Dioxide Allowance System, and Continuous Emission Monitoring; Part 97—Federal NOx Budget Trading Program, CAIR NOx and SO2 Trading Programs, and CSAPR NOx and SO2 Trading Programs, and Part 98—Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
Plan approval conditions will include source specific and facility-wide emission limitations, operational restrictions, compliance testing and monitoring requirements, work practice standards, and associated recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The Department has determined that the proposed facility satisfies BACT, LAER, and the Department's Best Available Technology requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to submit a Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapters F and G.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to asandy@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. 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 Plan Approval (PA-63-00922D) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
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 Mark R. Gorog, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to mgorog@pa.gov.
Robinson Power's Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this 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 request a review of the Robinson Power Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact the Department's Southwest Regional Office File Review Coordinator at 412.442.4000.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
43-292B: Tri County Landfill, Inc. (159 TCI Park Drive, Grove City, PA 16127) for air emission sources associated with the reopening and expansion of Tri County Landfill's municipal solid waste landfill in Pine and Liberty Townships, Mercer County. This will be a Title V facility.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 43-292B to Tri-County Landfill, Inc. for air emission sources associated with the reopening and expansion of Tri County Landfill's municipal solid waste landfill in Pine and Liberty Townships, Mercer County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a Title V Operating Permit.
Plan Approval No. 43-292B is for air emission sources associated with the reopening and expansion of Tri County Landfill's municipal solid waste landfill in Pine and Liberty Townships, Mercer County. The proposed facility will consist of approximately 70.37 acres of permitted disposal area, with a design capacity of approximately 7.616 million cubic yards. As part of this project, all existing waste on site will be relocated to newly lined disposal areas. It is estimated that approximately 1.55 million cubic yards of existing waste will be relocated, which will leave a remaining capacity of approximately 5.725 million cubic yards of capacity for new waste.
As part of this project, an active landfill gas control system will be installed, as required by 40 CFR 60 Subpart XXX. Captured landfill gas will be routed to a proposed 3,900 scfm capacity enclosed ground flare. The plan approval will also include provisions for the control of fugitive particulate matter.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed landfill will have potential emissions of 215.3 tons per year of particulate matter, 59.5 tons of which will be particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM-10) and 14.8 tons of which will be particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM-2.5), 72.5 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 28.0 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 11.5 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 7.9 tons per year of sulfur oxides (SOx), and 7.8 tons per year of total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP).
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility will additionally be subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart XXX (Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills That Commenced Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification After July 17, 2014) and 40 CFR 63 Subpart AAAA (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills), the applicable requirements of which are contained in the Plan Approval, and will be required to comply with the Department's established Best Available Technology requirements for municipal solid waste landfills.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following shown address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following shown address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 43-292B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543, Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration at 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for the following facility:
OP17-000010: Zentis North America, LLC (1741 Tomlinson Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116) for the operation of air emission sources at a canned fruit, vegetable, preserves, jam, and jellies manufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are: two (2) boilers, each 12.5 MMBtu/hr and firing natural gas or No. 2 oil; one (1) 33.9 MMBtu/hr boiler firing natural gas or No. 2 oil; four (4) baghouses; mixing & blending operations; cocoa and bulk sugar processing systems; scale room operations; and fugitive emissions.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies, review memo, and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
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.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
48-00017: C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. (510 Sycamore Street, Nazareth, PA 18064). The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit Renewal for their musical instrument manufacturing facility located in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The sources on site include eleven spray booths. Control devices at the facility include eleven panel filters. The proposed Title V Operating Permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
64-00001: PA Department of Corrections-SCI-Waymart (P.O. Box 256 Route 6, Waymart, PA 18472). The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit Renewal for their facility located in Canaan Township, Wayne County. The sources on site include three coal fired boilers; one No. 2 fuel/natural gas fired boiler; and one No. 2 fuel fired emergency generator. The processes at the facility include anthracite coal stockpile erosion; and ash handling operations. Control devices at the facility include boiler baffle chambers. The proposed Title V Operating Permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
07-05004B: Altoona Terminals DE LLC (P.O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2621) to issue a Title V operating permit renewal for a petroleum product loading terminal located in Allegheny Township, Blair County. The primary emissions from the facility are VOCs. The facility is major for VOC and the actual emissions in 2018 AIMS was 48.99 tons of VOCs after controls. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for the gasoline loading racks and storage tanks subject to the following Federal regulations: NSPS 40 CFR Part 60: Storage tanks: Subpart Ka—Standards of Performance for Storage Vessels for Petroleum Liquids; Subpart Kb—Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels. Loading racks: Subpart XX—Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals. MACT 40 CFR Part 63: Subpart BBBBBB—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline Facilities. Emergency generator engines: 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; MACT Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6328.
32-00065: Specialty Tires of America, Inc. (1600 Washington Street, Indiana, PA 15701). The Department intends to renew the Title V Permit for the specialty tire manufacturing facility in Indiana Borough, Indiana County. The primary emission sources at the facility include a 70 million Btu/hr natural gas fueled steam boiler; natural gas fueled space heaters; undertread cement operations; tread end cement operations; green tire spraying operations; miscellaneous solvent use; a jetzone pellet dryer; 3 Banbury mixers; 4 tire buffers; a carbon black transfer station; 8 parts washers; and a 70 kW emergency generator. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit VOC. Actual 2019 emissions were as follows: 3.13 tons PM; 9.99 tons NOx; 0.06 ton SOx; 6.40 tons CO; 82.91 tons VOC; 11,028 tons CO2. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJ, Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permits are incorporated into the renewal permit.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00081: Markel Corporation (435 School Lane Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462), for the renewal of a State Only, Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Markel operates manufactures coated wire, plastic tubing, coated fiberglass sleeves and specialty tubing products at its facility. The primary pollutant produced is Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The VOCs are controlled by a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer which reduces the VOC emissions by at least 98 percent. There is no change to the manufacturing operations, or any emission increases with the renewal of the operating permit. Markel maintains its status as a minor facility by limiting the VOC emissions to less than 24.90 tons per year. The renewed permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable local, State, and Federal air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
58-00016: Sawmill Valley Hardwoods, Inc. (7025 State Route 92 South, Gibson, PA 18842-9750). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at their facility located in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. The source being operated is a wood fired boiler. The control device is a multicyclone. The proposed 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.
54-00085: Ringtown Wilbert Vault Works, Inc. (710 West Main Street, Ringtown, PA 17967-9449). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at their pet crematory located in Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill County. The facility operates a natural gas fired cremation system. The proposed 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.
64-00013: Leeward Asphalt LLC/Palmyra (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Rd., Skippack, PA 19474-1467). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the manufacture of Asphalt Paving Mixtures and Blocks located in Palmyra Township, Wayne County. The primary sources consist of a Batch Mix Asphalt Plant. The control devices are a baghouse. 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.
64-00014: H & K Group, Inc., Atkinson Materials (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Rd., Skippack, PA 19474-1467). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for quarry operations located in Palmyra Township, Wayne County. The primary sources consist of crushers, screens, and conveyors. The control devices consist of 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.
Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
65-00064: Specialty Seal Group, Inc. (1001 Lloyd Ave, Latrobe, PA 15650-2652). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441 and 127.425, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed, facility-wide, State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of a semiconductor finishing plant, known as the Latrobe Plant, located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
The semiconductor finishing plant contains air contamination sources for hermetically sealing, brazing, and plating electronic components. The processes at the plant include twelve electric heating furnaces, three electroplating lines, and brazing operations. Emission from the plant are controlled by a water mist wet scrubber.
Annual potential emissions are 0.30 ton of VOC, 0.18 ton of CO, 0.02 ton of NOx, and 0.76 ton of all combined HAPs. Sources at the Latrobe Plant are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A—General Provisions, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations. Sources are also subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, reporting, and record- keeping requirements for the plant.
The application, the 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.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit SOOP-65-00064), and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
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 will also address the 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. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as 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 the Department 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).
Written comments or objections related to a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
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 contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; 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 was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
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 pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied 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; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
30841317 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213527. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to revise the permit and related NPDES permit for installation of a sediment pond access road for the Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County and East Finley Township, Washington County, affecting 1.2 proposed surface acre. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 29, 2020. Application received: March 2, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
30140101 and NPDES No. PA0278106. Stash Mining, LLC, 675 Old Route 51 Road, Waltersburg, PA 15488. Revision application for land use change from forestland to pastureland to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 62.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to the Monongahela River, unnamed tributary to Whiteley Creek to the Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: May 8, 2020.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining 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 exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Noncoal Applications Received
Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner).
PAM220004. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630, coverage under General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Noncoal Permit No 08960805 located in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Receiving stream(s): Transue Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: May 4, 2020.
6775SM1 and NPDES PA0613819. National Limestone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 397, Middleburg, PA 17842, renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Franklin and Beaver Townships, Snyder County affecting 97.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Middle Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF, MF. Application received: April 30, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 7775SM5C4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594954. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Oley Township, Berks County affecting 91.04 acres. Receiving stream: Limekiln Creek to Monocacy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 1, 2020.
Permit No. 58110301T and NPDES Permit No. PA0226160. K & CN, LLC (205 Elk Manor Estate, Clifford, PA 18470), transfer of an existing quarry operation and new NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from Popple Construction, Inc. in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 135.7 acres. Receiving stream: Mitchell Creek and Salt Like Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes and HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 4, 2020.
Permit No. 15830602C20 and NPDES Permit No. PA0614203. Allan Myers, LP d/b/a Allan Myers Materials (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), modification to relocate Discharge Point 001 of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Charlestown Township, Chester County affecting 87.74 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—trout stocking fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: May 11, 2020.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed 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 (Department) 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* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. 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 Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department 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.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30-days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office, 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner).
NPDES No. PA0257214 (Mining Permit No. 08090305), Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from noncoal surface mining in Wilmot Township, Bradford County, affecting 53.55 acres. Receiving stream(s): Rocky Forest Creek and unnamed tributary to North Branch of Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 23, 2019.
The following outfalls discharge to Rocky Forest Creek and an unnamed tributary to North Branch of Susquehanna River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type TP1 N Treatment SP1 N Sediment SP2 N Sediment SP3 N Sediment The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: TP1, SP1, SP2, SP3 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.
NPDES No. PA0269603 (Mining Permit No. 53140801), Donald R. Reed, 392 Ridge Road, Genesee, PA 16923, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from noncoal surface mining in Genesee Township, Potter County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): West Branch of the Genesee River, classified for the following use(s): HQ—CWF. Application received: September 25, 2019.
There are no permitted outfalls, all water must be contained on site.
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. 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. Persons 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 Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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 Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Telephone 484.250.5160. E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E1501220-022, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain about 160 LF of a 6-inch diameter plastic gas main along Crestline Road, which crosses above the existing culvert along UNT to the Schuylkill River, (WWF-MF) associated with the gas service connection for the customers within the Tredyffrin Township Historic District.
The site is located along Crestline and Old Eagle School Roads (Valley Forge, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.050138; Longitude: -75.403517) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E1302220-021. Kenneth & Elaine Tucker, 1761 Mulberry Way, Yardley, PA 19067, in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a pile supported recreation dock with an associated beach area in Towamensing Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The dock will be composed of three 4 feet by 8 feet aluminum frame sections, for a total of 96 square feet. The proposed beach area will be 6 inches in depth and extend into the lake by a length of 8 feet and a width of 16 feet. The total encroachment from the proposed dock and beach area is 224 square feet. The project is located at Tax Lot 22A-51-EV9 on Longfellow Circle in the Towamensing Trails community, located in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 59` 50" Longitude: 75° 33` 53".
E3902220-025. PPL Electric Utilities Corp., 2 North Ninth Street, GENN4, Allentown, PA 18101-1179, in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a 250-foot long, 20.0-foot wide gravel access road with a turn around area, and parking area for the purpose of accessing the Hosensack Substation Security Project. The access road crossing will permanently impact 0.12 acre of wetlands (EV). To compensate for the permanent wetland impacts, the applicant will purchase 0.13 acre of wetland bank credits through the Quaker Mitigation Bank.
When heading south on Kings Highway turn right onto Palm Road. The project is located approximately 0.3 mile down Palm Road on the left (East Greenville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 27` 23"; Longitude: 75° 30` 9") in Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County.
E4502220-021. Kurt and Maureen Faraczek, 3467 Locust Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793, in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a pile supported, recreational dock with 92 square feet of structure encroaching into Arrowhead Lake (EV, MF). The project is located at 1275 Arrowhead Drive (Thornhurst, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 9` 2"; Longitude: 75° 33` 58") in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E4904220-022. SEDO-COG Joint Rail Authority, 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Stream and Bridge 14.93 Rehabilitation, in Ralpho and Shamokin Townships, Northumberland County, ACOE Baltimore District (Shamokin, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 49` 38.8"; Longitude: 76° 35` 6.5"
This permit proposes to rehabilitate the Shamokin Valley Railroad Bridge 14.93 by replacing the existing north abutment and eliminating the scour hole threatening the foundation of the abutment. The permit also proposes restore hydraulic capacity in the floodplain spanning from pier number 1 through pier number 2 into the south abutment along with the construction of a rock cross vane and two ''J'' hook vanes placed upstream of the structure. The vanes proposed to better align the flow through the structure and to ease the stress on the left bank around the bend. This proposed project is located 3.3 miles north on SR 0061 out of Shamokin, Ralpho and Shamokin Townships, Northumberland County. This project proposes to impact 692 linear feet of the Shamokin Creek, which is, designated a Warm Water Fishery and does not propose to impact any wetlands.
Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
E4129220-026: ARD Operating, LLC, 33 West Third Street, Suite 300, Williamsport, PA 17701. Chapman Bohlin Pad A to Salt Run Pad A Gathering Pipeline in Cascade Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain approximately 1.22-mile (6,415 ft) of two (2) 8-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline, 0.28-mile (1,476 ft) of two (2) 6-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline and 0.05-mile (262 ft) of two (2) 6-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline in Cascade Township—Lycoming County. Additionally, a 16-inch diameter above-ground temporary waterline (TAGWL) that is approximately 7,656 linear feet will also be included. The purpose of this project is to provide a conveyance of low-pressure natural gas between the Chapman Bohlin Pad A to Salt Run Pad A within an existing right-of-way fifty (50) feet in width. The pipeline will be placed via open cut trenching within the existing ROW.
The project will result in a total of 12 LF (159 SF) of permanent and 125 LF (1,796 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 1,087 SF (0.0250 acre) of permanent and 11,565 SF (0.2655 acre) of temporary floodway impacts and 954 SF (0.0219 acre) of permanent and 11,538 SF (0.2649 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas pipeline for Marcellus well development.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource Name Municipality
QuadrangleActivity Chapter
93Listed
TroutImpact Area
Temp. (SF)Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Detail ''A''
Channel 6
UNT Salt Run
Cascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace HQ-CWF; EV Wild 33 82 4 10 41.461692°
76.881652°Detail ''A''
Channel 5
UNT Salt RunCascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace HQ-CWF; EV Wild 46 741 4 64 41.461650°
76.881415°Detail ''A''
Channel 1
UNT Salt RunCascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace HQ-CWF; EV Wild 46 973 4 85 41.461602°
76.881144°TOTAL IMPACTS
125 1,796 12 159 TOTAL STREAM IMPACTS
46 973 4 85 TOTAL WAIVER 2 IMPACTS
79 823 8 74 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource Name Municipality
QuadrangleActivity Cowardin Class Listed Trout Total Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Total Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Detail ''A''
Wetland 7
Cascade
BodinesWorkspace PEM; EV Wild 16 122 41.461569°
76.881385°Detail ''A''
Wetland 5Cascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace PFO; EV Wild 28 3,143 4 181 41.461550°
76.880852°Detail ''B''
Wetland 24Cascade
BodinesEquipment Crossing PEM; EV Wild 46 8,273 4 773 41.468786°
76.867263°TOTAL IMPACTS
90 11,538 8 954 PEM
62 8,395 4 773 PSS
PFO
28 3,143 4 181 Floodway Impact Table:
Resource Name Municipality
QuadrangleActivity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Impact Length
Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Detail ''A''
Channel 6
UNT Salt RunCascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace 3,136 264 41.461692°
76.881652°Detail ''A''
Channel 5
UNT Salt RunCascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace 2,823 277 41.461650°
76.881415°Detail ''A''
Channel 1
UNT Salt RunCascade
BodinesPipeline & Workspace 5,606 546 41.461602°
76.881144°TOTAL IMPACTS
11,565 1,087
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
EA3603220-022. East Earl Township, 4610 Division Highway, East Earl, PA 17519, in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project along Cedar Creek (WWF, MF) and unnamed tributaries to Cedar Creek (WWF, MF) including 1.) 1,171 feet of bank grading (left and right bank); 2.) the installation of seven cross rock vanes; 3.) the installation of seven log vanes; 4.) the installation of thirteen mudsills totaling 1,052 feet in length; 5.) the installation of an agricultural crossing; and 6.) the installation of one boulder wall deflector totaling 48 feet in length, impacting 240 square feet of palustrine emergent wetlands, all for the purposes of reducing erosion and flooding potential along Cedar Creek and its tributaries. The project is located near the intersection of Frogtown Road and Main Street (Latitude: 40.1227° N; Longitude 76.1079° W) in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Wetland impacts are deminimus and replacement is not required.
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