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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING
PERMIT APPLICATIONSThe 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
Permit No. 48-00022A: Ardent Mills, LLC (4888 S Delaware Dr., Martins Creek, PA 18063) for the construction and operation of three new baghouses to control particulate emissions at the existing facility located in Lower Mount Bethel Twp., Northampton County.
The proposed project will include a baghouse for flour transfer system, a packaging filter for the packing line and a vacuum system filter for the warehouse and packing area. Proposed new baghouses will collect 99.9% of particulate emissions generated from the operations before discharging into atmosphere. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by the Ardent Mills, LLC indicates that the air contamination sources will be subject to and comply with all applicable State regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.
The use of baghouse capable of removing 99.9% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. There is no production increase associated with this project.
The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The facility is a minor facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and specification of the application for Plan Approval No. 48-00022A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Operating Permit No. 48-00022 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at PA DEP, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-826-2511.
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.
Permit No. 36-05156C: L&S Sweeteners (388 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17540-1925) for the replacement of the two existing landfill gas (LFG) fired engine generator sets, Source IDs 101 & 102, at the liquid and dry bulk receiving and transfer operations and landfill gas-to-energy plant located in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The replacement engines will be refurbished identical units and will not result in an increase in fuel input; therefore, potential emissions from the engines will not change due to the project and remain at: 150.93 tpy CO, 21.56 tpy NOx, 5.61 tpy PM10/PM2.5, 21.56 tpy SOx, 37.95 tpy VOC, 18.80 tpy of a single HAP (formaldehyde), and 20.46 tpy of combined HAPs. 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 127.12. 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.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
Permit No. 19-00007: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056) to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for their Compressor Station 517 located in Jackson Township, Columbia County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 19-00007. The facility's main sources include five natural gas-fired combus- tion turbines which are used to drive the compressors at the facility. The facility's main sources are the five-natural gas-fired combustion turbines which are used to drive the compressors at the facility. The facility has potential emissions of 174 tons per year (tpy) nitrogen oxides, 75 tpy carbon monoxide, 22 tpy volatile organic compounds, 13 tpy particulate matter, 3 tpy sulfur oxides, 2 tpy of combined hazardous air pollutants, and 218,240 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
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.
Permit No. 46-00019: Lockheed Martin Corporation (230 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility has elected to take a 24.9-ton per year limit on NOx emissions from all the sources listed in the operating permit. The facility is primarily involved in computer programming services; other activities include guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and repair. Lockheed Martin operates 2 boilers, 3 generators, and various lab equipment. The permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
Permit No. 39-00081: Insulation Corporation of America (2571 Mitchell Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at their facility located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. ICA is a manufacturer of polystyrene foam product. 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.
Permit No. 48-00044: Just Born, Inc. (1300 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18017). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at their facility located in the City of Bethlehem, Lehigh County. Just Born is a manufacturer of candy. 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.
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.
Permit No. 36-03052: Boose Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc. (77 North Reamstown Road, Stevens, PA 17578) to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the aluminum foundry located in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.2 tpy of NOx, 1.0 tpy of CO, 9.8 tpy of PM, 19.6 tpy of VOC and 7.4 tpy of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
Permit No. 41-00059: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (3375 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA 17701) to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their Williamsport Plant facility located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 41-00059. The facility's main sources include a 5.25 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler, a 2.86 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler, a 1.25 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired heater, a 2.1 and a 1.0 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired heater, a 1.12 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired boiler, one 4.389 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired bake oven, and 10 natural gas fired space heaters with a combined heat input rating of 1.125 MMBtu/hr. The facility has potential annual emissions of 9.01 tons of carbon monoxide, 9.21 tons of nitrogen oxides, 0.05 ton of sulfur oxides, 0.70 ton of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size), 31.57 tons of volatile organic compounds, 0.87 ton of hazardous air pollutants, and 10,998 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appoint- ments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
Permit No. 04-00689: ATI Precision Finishing, LLC (100 River Rd, Brackenridge, PA 15014-1597). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.441 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.425, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed, facility-wide, natural minor, State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of a titanium shapes finishing plant, known as the Rochester Facility, located in Rochester Borough Township, Beaver County.
The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of three enclosed air blasting rooms and an abrasive saw. Air pollution prevention equipment at the facility includes enclosures, 3 fabric filters, and a rotoclone.
Annual potential emissions are 14.9 tons of PM10 and 1.5 tons of PM2.5, and negligible emissions of HAPs. Sources are also subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping 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, PE, 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-04-00689), 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.
Permit No. 65-00143: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc./Torrance Quarry (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425-6412). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425, and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a synthetic minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a limestone quarry located in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
Torrance Quarry operates one 500 tph limestone processing plant, one 400 tph limestone processing plant, two large diesel fuel tanks (12,000 gallons and 10,000 gallons), and five small diesel engines between 20 hp and 120 hp each.
This facility has the potential to emit 81.32 tpy PM, 25.02 tpy PM10, 0.89 tpy CO, 0.27 tpy SOx, 4.11 tpy NOx, and 0.33 tpy VOC based on the proposed operating limits. Limestone Processing Plant # 1 is limited to 5,000 hours of operation per 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) and 2,500,000 tons of crushed stone per 12-cmp. Limestone Processing Plant # 2 is limited to 1,820 hours of operation per 12-cmp and 736,000 tons of crushed stone per 12-cmp. The small diesel engines are limited to 1,000 hours of operation per 12-cmp each. The facility is limited to 0.04 gr/dscf particulate matter and 500 ppmv sulfur oxides. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit.
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.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 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 (65-00143), 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. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 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 decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
Permit No. 65-00979: Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating, LLC (Park Place Corporate Center 2, 2000 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue an initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for operation of the Herminie Compressor Station located in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The emission sources covered by this operating permit will include two (2) Caterpillar Model G3516B, natural gas-fired compressor engines, 1,380 bhp at 1,400 rpm; controlled by oxidation catalysts and regulated by automatic air/fuel ratio controllers, one (1) Caterpillar Model G3512LE, natural gas-fired compressor engine, 810 bhp at 1,200 rpm; controlled by oxidation catalyst and regulated by automatic air/fuel ratio controller, one Caterpillar Model G3612LE, natural gas-fired compressor engine, 3,550 bhp at 1,000 rpm; controlled by oxidation catalyst and regulated by automatic air/fuel ratio controller, one (1) Cummins Model QSB7-G6, diesel-fired emergency generator engine, 282 bhp at 1,800 rpm, one (1) tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) dehydrator, rated at 35 MMscf/day controlled by an enclosed combustor rated at 4.0 MMBtu/hr, one (1) TEG dehydrator, rated at 150 MMscf/day, controlled by an enclosed combustor rated at 6.18 MMBtu/hr, two (2) natural gas-fired reboilers rated at 0.50 and 2.67 MMBtu/hr, five (5) produced water storage tanks with 1,728 barrel (bbl) total capacity, truck loadout activities, pigging activities, plant fugitives, startup/shutdown/maintenance emissions, pneumatic devices, engine crank case emissions, and venting/blowdowns.
Potential emissions for the sources covered by this operating permit including emission restrictions have been calculated as follows: 32.97 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 50.72 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 2.46 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 2.46 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 29.82 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 2.24 tons per year of formaldehyde, 4.66 tons per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and 51,467 tons per year of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emission limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
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.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, PE, Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 65-00979), and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
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 Natural Minor Operating Permit for operation of air pollution sources at the following facility:
Permit No. OP19-000032: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (8000 Cherokee St., Philadelphia, PA 19118) for the operation of school, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility has combined Lower School and Upper School campuses under one campus. The Lower school air emission sources include three (3) boilers firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 5 MMBtu/hr, and one (1) air handling unit firing natural gas each rated less than 1 MMBtu/hr. The Upper School air emission sources include one (1) boiler firing No. 2 oil rated 1.701 MMBtu/hr, one (1) boiler firing natural gas rated 1.04 MMBtu/hr, two (2) boilers firing natural gas as a primary fuel or No. 2 oil during periods of natural gas curtailment each rated less than 6 MMBtu/hr, two (2) hot water heaters and two (2) air handling units firing natural gas each rated less than 1 MMBtu/hr, and one (1) emergency generator firing diesel fuel rated 168 HP. The operating permit will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements. The operating permit will be issued under the 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies 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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
Permit No. 54-00019A: Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Versum Materials US, LLC (357 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252) for their facility located in Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County. This Plan Approval No. 54-00019A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 54-00019A is for the installation of an Arsine Process Line. VOC emissions from the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. Emissions from the line will be controlled by the use of a wet scrubber. If applicable, the company shall comply with requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart VVVVVV. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 54-00019A, and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone number 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
Permit No. 45-00031D: Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Ardent Mills, LLC (258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit, PA 18344) for their facility located in Tobyhanna & Pocono Twp., Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County. This Plan Approval No. 45-00031D will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 45-00031D is for the installation and operation of a new baghouse at the facility in packaging area to control particulate emissions from the bulk loading and packaging operations. This facility is a Non-Title V facility. Proposed new baghouse will collect 99.9% of particulate emissions generated from the bulk loading and packaging operations before discharging into atmosphere. Estimated particulate emissions will be less than 0.012 ton/year. The use of baghouse capable of removing 99.9% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The company will operate the sources and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 45-00031D, and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications 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.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30753712 and NPDES Permit No. PA0215724. Emerald Contura, LLC, 158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370, to renew the permit and related NPDES permit for Emerald Mine No. 1—Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 in Franklin Township, Greene County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 13, 2020. Application received: June 11, 2020.
Permit No. 63091301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0236004. Tunnel Ridge, LLC, 184 Schoolhouse Lane, Valley Grove, WV 26060, to renew the permit and related NPDES permit for Tunnel Ridge Mine in Donegal and West Finley Townships, Washington County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 10, 2020. Application received: June 29, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 63090101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687. Revision application for land use change from farmland to unmanaged natural habitat for an existing surface mine in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 232 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek, Mingo Creek to Sugar Run. Application received: August 14, 2020.
Permit No. 63130102. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687. Revision application for land use change from farmland to unmanaged natural habitat for an existing surface mine located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 65.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mingo Creek. Application received: August 19, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 40850203R7. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Newport Township, Luzerne County affecting 49.0 acres. Receiving stream: South Branch Newport Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 24, 2020.
Permit No. GP-40850203R3. Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702), application to renew a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40850203 in Newport Township, Luzerne County. Application received: July 24, 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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 28030302 and NPDES No. PA0224359. St. Thomas Development, Inc., 409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031, renewal of NPDES permit in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County affecting 352.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Campbell Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 17, 2020.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 57000301 and NPDES PA0244811. Dushore Materials, LLC, 8700 Route 220, Dushore, PA 18614, renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Cherry Township, Sullivan County affecting 157.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Birch Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: August 7, 2020.
Permit No. 14040302 and NPDES PA0256111. Con-Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 28, Bellefonte, PA 16823, renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Haines Township, Centre County affecting 95.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Pine Creek classified for the following use(s): EV. Application received: August 12, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 26840402 and PA0588075. Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc., 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425. NPDES renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine located in Connellsville Township, Fayette County, affecting 234.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Connell Run and Connell Run. Classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: August 19, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 7973SM5C10 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223352. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Wrightstown, Township, Bucks County affecting 158.6 acres. Receiving stream: Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 26, 2020.
Permit No. 40900302C4 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224782. Pennsy Supply, Inc. (2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110), correction to an existing quarry operation to increase the daily maximum discharge rate for the NPDES Permit to 500,000 GPD with a minimum of 200,000 GPD in Dorrance Township, Luzerne County affecting 314.15 acres. Receiving stream: Balliet Run and unnamed tributary to Big Wallenpaupack Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water fishes and cold-water fishes. Application received: July 24, 2020.
Permit No. 40992801. Dotzel Trucking (19 Felisha's Way, Mountaintop, PA 18707), Stage I & II Bond release of a quarry operation in Slocum Township, Luzerne County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Christopher Dotzel. Application received: July 31, 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.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769.1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
NPDES No. PA0214744 (Mining Permit No. 03841308) Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, a renewal NPDES and mining activity permit for perpetual treatment system for the closed Rosebud No. 1 Deep Mine in Perry Township, Armstrong County, affecting 8.8 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary 49098 of Allegheny River (Binkerd Run): WWF. The application was considered administratively complete: March 23, 2017. The application was received: November 23, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary 49098 of Allegheny River (Binkerd Run)
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 41° 02` 10" Long: -79° 39` 52") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.84 2.87 4.6 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.23 1.92 3.07 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 1.17 1.88 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 90 180 225 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is in effect.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
NPDES No. PA0251470 (Mining Permit No. 30080201) Shannopin Materials, LLC, 966 Crafts Run Road, Maidsville, WV 26541, revise the current NPDES permit to add a new outfall for treatment of a Subchapter F monitoring point, located in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 19.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Monongahela River, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority. Application received: December 24, 2019.
The following outfalls drain to the Monongahela River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N SWO 006 N SWO 007 N MDT 008 N MDT 009 Y MDT The existing effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 006—008 are as follows and will not change as a result of the NPDES revision application:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor and Report Flow (gpm) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report Alkalinity must be greater than acidity at all times. pH must be between 6.0 and 9.0 at all times. In accordance to § 87.207, the effluent limitations for Outfalls 009 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (lbs/day) N/A N/A 5.33 Total Manganese (lbs/day) N/A N/A 3.55 Total Aluminum (lbs/day) N/A N/A 7.15 Total Acidity (lbs/day) N/A N/A 61.37 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Flow (gpm) Monitor and Report Total Iron (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Manganese (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor and Report Alkalinity (mg/L) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor and Report pH (S.U.) Monitor and Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor and Report
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The 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. E5101220-025, Roosevelt Boulevard Associates, LP, 10901 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with Walton Run near Bennett Road. The proposed project involves approximately 1,300 linear feet of stream restoration and daylighting and floodplain restoration along Walton Run (WWF/MF). The project proposes 9,247 square feet of permanent stream impacts, 48,927 square feet of permanent floodway impacts, 312 square feet of temporary stream impacts, and 22,264 square feet of temporary floodway impacts. There are no impacts in wetlands.
The site is approximately located at 11500 Roosevelt Boulevard-Walton Run and adjacent to the wooded parcel west of Bennett Road cul-de-sac, Philadelphia (Frank- ford, PA and Beverly, NJ Lat. 40° 06` 29.38"; Long. -75° 00` 43.85") in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
Permit No. E4502220-023. Papillon & Moyer Excavating & Paving, 186 Murphy Run, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, in Price Township, Monroe County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a road crossing of a UNT to Brodhead Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 56-foot long, 20-foot span, 5-foot rise concrete arch culvert with a concrete headwall, upstream wingwalls and downstream wingwalls. The road crossing is to provide access for School House Estates subdivision. A de minimus amount of permanent EV wetland impacts are associated with this crossing. The project is located on the left of Schoolhouse Road approximately 0.6 mile after the junction of Wooddale Road (T-556) and Schoolhouse Road (East Stroudsburg, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 4` 45" Longitude: -75° 11` 42") in Price Township, Monroe County.
Permit No. E3902220-029. Filmtech Corporation, 2121 31st Street SW, Allentown, PA 18103, in Allentown City, Lehigh County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Mitchell Avenue Warehouse Project:
1. An access road crossing of a UNT to Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) consisting of a 54-foot long, 10-foot wide box culvert with a concrete headwall, upstream wingwalls and downstream wingwalls. Approximately 0.13 acre of permanent floodway impacts are associated with this crossing.
2. An outfall structure in the floodway of a UNT to Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) with a concrete endwall and rip rap apron. Approximately 0.03 acre of floodway impact are associated with the outfall structure.
3. To place fill in 0.01 acre of the floodway of a UNT to Trout Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) for the construction of a concrete walkway.
The project is located on the left of Mitchell Avenue approximately 0.1 mile after the intersection of 29th Street SW and Mitchell Avenue (Allentown East, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 33` 36" Longitude: -75° 28` 59") in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. E0205220-026, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., 2201 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101, Marshall Township, Allegheny County, ACOE Pittsburgh District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct and maintain approximately 2,215 linear feet of replacement, 12-inch natural gas pipeline, and appurtenant structures, adjacent to the existing 2,212 linear feet of 8-inch natural gas pipeline;
2. Abandon the existing 2,212 linear feet of 8-inch natural gas pipeline, in place, after the replacement pipeline is installed. The abandoned line will be cut and capped at both tie in locations.
For the purpose of maintaining and operating the replaced pipeline within the permanent easement for line D-82. The project will permanently impact 0.23 acre of PEM wetlands, 0.08 acre of PSS wetlands, and 0.04 acre of PFO wetlands, including 0.12 acre of permanent conversion impacts to PSS and PFO wetlands, and will temporarily impact 0.49 acre of PEM wetlands, 0.13 acre of PSS wetlands, and 0.09 acre of PFO wetlands. In addition, the project will permanently impact a total of 19 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Brush Creek (WWF) and Brush Creek (WWF), will temporarily impact a total of 134 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Brush Creek (WWF) and Brush Creek (WWF), and will impact 0.21 acre of floodway and 0.35 acre of FEMA defined floodplain. Compensation for these impacts will include site restoration, and the purchase of 0.15 wetland credits to offset unavoidable conversion impacts to 0.08 acre of PSS wetlands and 0.04 acre of PFO wetlands from the Robinson Fork Mitigation Bank—Phase 2, located in Washington County, PA. The replacement project begins near the Brush Creek Trail entrance via Brush Creek Rd (Mars, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle; N: 40°, 39`, 37.08"; W: -80°, 5`, 45.24") and terminates South of Thorn Hill Rd and West of Interstate 76/PA Turnpike (Mars, PA USGS Topographic Quadrangle; N: 40 °, 40`, 0.12"; W: -80 °, 5`, 53.16"), in Marshall Township, Allegheny County (USACE Pittsburgh District, Sub-basin 20C).
Permit No. E5605120-025, PennDOT District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Paint Township, Somerset County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove the structurally deficient, existing, two span reinforced concrete slab superstructure, having two normal clear span widths of 45`. The existing piers will remain and be reused.
Construct and maintain a replacement, two span I-beam superstructure, having two normal clear span widths of 42`-9", and out-to-out width of 31`, on existing piers, having a permanent impact of 31 LF to Shade Creek (CWF).
Construct and maintain two 18" outfalls, having a permanent impact of 0.006 acre to the floodway of Shade Creek.
Construct a temporary access road and causeway, having a temporary impact of 171.6 LF to Shade Creek.
For the purpose of replacing a deficient structure carrying SR 0601-01B over Shade Creek.
The project site is located along 1st Street (SR 0601) in Seanor, PA (Hooversville, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 12`, 44.4737"; W: 78°, 53`, 55.8919"; Sub-basin 18E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Paint Township, Somerset County.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. E2506120-024, PADOT Engineering District 1-0, 255 Elm St., P.O. Box 398, Oil City, PA 16301. SR 4008-S01 Intersection Improvements at Five Points Project, in Summit Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Erie South, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 01`, 45.3"; W: 80°, 05`, 31.8").
The applicant proposes an intersection improvement project of the SR 4008/S01 intersection at Five Points (T-534 Hamot Rd/SR 4008 Flower Rd/T-512 Oliver Rd/SR 4008 Oliver Rd) in Summit Township, Erie County. The project includes 0.48-mile of safety and intersection improvements involving the construction of a roundabout, road widening, guiderail and drainage upgrades and stormwater management resulting in 0.65-ac of permanent wetland impacts and 0.33-ac of temporary impacts to PSS wetlands. Additionally, an existing outfall pipe will be extended, resulting in 13-ft of permanent stream impacts to UNT Walnut Creek. The applicant proposes to debit an existing wetland bank as mitigation for the proposed wetland impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, telephone number: 717-787-3411.
Permit No. D67-497EA. Mayor Michael Helfrich, City of York, 101 South George Street, York, PA 17401. City of York, York County, USACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to remove the Bascule Gate Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 3,300 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The dam and right abutment will be removed. The project is located across Codorus Creek (WWF, MF) (York, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 39.9625; Longitude: -76.7328).
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 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.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department 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 the Department 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 Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office Water Management 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. Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under Sections 5 and 402 of the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 442-4281.
ESCGP-3 # ESG15-129-0001 Major Revision (2nd)
Applicant Name Apex Energy (PA), LLC
Contact Person Chris Hess
Address 6041 Wallace Road, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Wexford, PA 15090
County Westmoreland
Township(s) Salem Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Beaver Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary Receiving Water—Beaver Run (HQ-CWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG076320009-00
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Laura Rusmisel
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington
Township(s) Buffalo Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Wolf Run (HQ-WWF), Wolf Run (HQ-WWF), Buffalo Creek (HQ-WWF)ESCGP-3 # ESG070419005-00
Applicant Name PennEnergy Resources, LLC
Contact Person Scott Sweder
Address 1000 Commerce Drive, Park Place One, Suite 400
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
County Beaver
Township(s) New Sewickley Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Brush Creek (WWF), Brush Creek (WWF), Connoquenessing Creek (WWF), Beaver River (WWF)
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons 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 the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The following applications have been 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.Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank
TypeTank
Capacity20008 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
11465 Johns Creek Parkway
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Attn: Lisa Hardgrove
Cumberland Middlesex Township 2 ASTs storing diesel fuel 40,000 gallons total
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