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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR
NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOsThe State Conservation Commission has taken the following actions on previously received applications for nutrient management plans under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, for agricultural operations that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits or 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.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal under 3 Pa.C.S. § 517, section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge actions, appeals must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary of the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—ACTIONS
Agricultural Operation Name and Address County Total Acres Animal Equivalent Units Animal Type Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Approved or
DisapprovedMark Bender
1735 Church Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844Union County 65.1 321.13 Poultry/ Broilers NA Approved Steve Wenger—
Wen-Crest Farms
549 Schaeffer Road
Lebanon, PA 17042Lebanon County 1,532.77 2,031.55 Broiler/Beef NA Approved Lamar Sensenig
114 Huckleberry Road
Jonestown, PA 17038Lebanon County 3.1 322.48 Broilers/ Sheep NA Approved
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17) for the construction, substantial modification or operation of a public water system.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this document to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Actions Taken Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nicole Mechtly, Clerical Supervisor II, 570-327-3490.
Construction/Operation Permit No. 5523504MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Selinsgrove Municipal Authority Address 106 North Front Street Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Municipality Selinsgrove Borough Renovo County Snyder County Consulting Engineer Shawn Downey, P.E.
1000 Commerce Park Drive
Suite 201
Williamsport, PA 17701Application Received June 6, 2023 Permit Issued July 24, 2023 Description This permit approves construction and operation of a new vertical turbine pump in Well No. 1. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
Operation Permit No. 3540038, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Schuylkill County Municipal Authority Address 221 South Centre Street Pottsville, PA 17901 Municipality Branch Township County Schuylkill County Consulting Engineer Trisha L K Graves, PE
Project Design Engineer—
Water Practice
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
207 Senate Ave.
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2316Application Received May 8, 2023 Permit Issued July 17, 2023 Description Operations Permit for the SCMA SCADA System and Potassium Permanganate Upgrades at the Indian Run WTP. Operation Permit No. 3390073, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lehigh County Authority, LCA Central Division Address 1053 Spruce Street
P.O. Box 3348
Allentown, PA 18106-0348Municipality Upper Macungie Township County Lehigh County Consulting Engineer Mr. Jason G. Saylor, P.E.
Utility Service Company, Inc.
1230 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1100—Promenade
Atlanta, GA 30309Application Received July 3, 2023 Permit Issued July 18, 2023 Description Partial Operations Permit for LCA's Reservoir No. 1 Rehabilitation Project (vent and overflow). Construction Permit No. 4523503MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant. Brodhead Creek Regional Authority Address 410 Mill Creek Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301Municipality Stroud Township County Monroe County Consulting Engineer Michael J. McCarey, P.E.
Carroll Engineering Corporation
949 Easton Road
Warrington, PA 18976Application Received March 30, 2023 Permit Issued July 7, 2023 Description Approval to rehabilitate the interior and exterior of Stroud Mall Tank ID004 Operation Permit No. 3480058-E1, Public Water Supply.
Applicant WHN Management, LLC, Willow Haven North Mobile Home Park Address 4196A Heritage Lane Walnutport, PA 18088 Municipality Moore Township County Northampton County Consulting Engineer Mr. Kenneth L. Fulford, Operator
K.L. Fulford Associates, Inc.
412 Fairview Street
Emmaus, PA 18049Application Received July 12, 2023 Permit Issued July 21, 2023 Description Emergency Operations Permit for the hauling of finished bulk water to the system by Palmeri & Sons, Inc. Contact: Ryan Fox, Environmental Engineering Specialist, (570) 826-2533.
Construction Permit No. 4023501, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Waters Address 852 Wesley Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Municipality Pittston Township County Luzerne County Consulting Engineer Richard B. Kresge, Jr., P.E.
1001 Lackawanna Trail
Clarks Summit, PA 18411Application Received January 6, 2023 Permit Issued July 18, 2023 Description Booster pump system improvements at the Sather's Dr. booster pump station. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Darin Horst, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Operation Permit No. 5019508, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Bloomfield Borough Water Authority Address P.O. Box 293
New Bloomfield, PA 17068Municipality Center Township County Perry County Consulting Engineer Glace Associates, Inc.
3705 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received June 16, 2023 Permit Issued July 19, 2023 Description Final operation permit for the Well No. 3 water treatment plant. Operation Permit No. 7366003, Public Water Supply.
Applicant DS Services of America Address 6750 Discovery Boulevard Mableton, GA 30126 Municipality West Earl Township County Lancaster County Application Received April 25, 2023 Permit Issued July 20, 2023 Description Removal of the Entry Points 105 and 106 product lines. Operation Permit No. 2823501 MA, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indian Lake Camp Corporation Address P.O. Box 173
Fannettsburg, PA 17221Municipality Metal Township County Franklin County Consulting Engineer Century Engineering, LLC
2836 Earlystown Road
Suite 1
Centre Hall, PA 16828Application Received July 24, 2023 Permit Issued July 25, 2023 Description Replacement of the well pump, sodium hypochlorite and Aqua Mag feed pumps, and relocation of chemical feed points. Contact: Joseph Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4931.
Construction/Operation Permit No. 6723514 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Dover Township Water System Address 2480 West Canal Road
Dover Township, PA 17315Municipality Dover Township County York County Consulting Engineer Jason G. Saylor, P.E.
1230 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309Application Received July 12, 2023 Permit Issued July 25, 2023 Description This project included minor rehabilitation of the finished water storage tank, Admire Tank. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@ pa.gov.
Operation Permit No. 1120511MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Glendale Valley Municipal Authority Address 1800 Beaver Valley Road Flinton, PA 16640 Municipality White Township ounty Cambria County Consulting Engineer Keller Engineers, Inc.
420 Alleheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received June 27, 2023 Permit Issued July 20, 2023 Description Operation of recently rehabilitated Tank # 1, Tank # 2, and vault. Operation Permit No. 0223517, Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hampton Shaler Water Authority Address 3101 McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101Municipality Shaler Township County Allegheny County Consulting Engineer Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc. 200 West Kensinger Drive
Suite 400
Cranberry Township, PA 16066Application Received June 13, 2023 Permit Issued July 5, 2023 Description Operation of the recently rehabilitated Anderson Tank. Operation Permit No. 0223516MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Union Township County Washington County Consulting Engineer Pennsylvania American Water Company
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Application Received July 25, 2023 Permit Issued June 28, 2023 Description Operation of recently replaced PAC slurry pump at the Aldrich Water Treatment Plant. Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Nadera Bair, Clerk II, 570-327-0551.
Operation Permit 4923501MA. PWSID No. 4490023. PA American Water Co. White Deer/Milton, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: July 11, 2023. Permit Issued: July 19, 2023. Authorizes operation of the four new Lovibond PTV 1000 Process Turbidimeters with flow indicator and bluetooth at Milton WTP.
Contact: Nicole Mechtly, Clerical Supervisor II, 570-327-3490.
Operation Permit 1292501-A1. PWSID No. 6120002. Emporium Water Company, 174 Nickler Road, Emporium, PA 15834, Emporium Borough, Cameron County. Application received: April 28, 2023. Permit Issued: July 18, 2023. This permit authorizes the water system for the designation of optimal water quality parameters (WQPs).
Operation Permit 4921503. PWSID No. 4490023. PA American Water White Deer, 852 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, White Deer Township, Union County. Application received: July 18, 2023. Permit Issued: July 20, 2023. This permit authorizes operation of a 250,000-gallon welded steel clearwell storage tank with internal baffling and new inlet and outlet piping at White Deer Water Treatment Plant to allow the existing 500,000 gallon clearwell storage tank to be removed from service for maintenance.
Operation Permit MA-LCR. PWSID No. 4410178. Hughesville Borough Authority, 147 South Fifth Street, P.O. Box 185, Hughesville, PA 17737, Hughesville Borough, Lycoming County. Application received: April 15, 2023. Permit Issued: July 24, 2023. This amendment modifies the special conditions of the Minor Amendment, issued November 27, 2001, to designate optimal water quality parameters.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Daniel J. Cannistraci, Environmental Engineering Specialist.
Construction Permit 2823506 MA. PWSID No. 7280038. Guilford Water Authority, 115 Spring Valley Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202, Greene Township, Franklin County. Application received: April 10, 2023. Permit Issued: July 20, 2023. This action authorizes the construction of a 24-inch diameter force main and approves 4-log inactivation of viruses calculations associated with the new main.
Transfer Permit 7500875. PWSID No. 7500875. Dolgencorp, LLC, 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, Penn Township, Perry County. Application received: June 26, 2023. Permit Issued: July 25, 2023. This permit transfers ownership of the Duncannon Dollar General public water system from Miller Group Holdings, LP to Dolgencorp, LLC.
Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Construction/Operation Permit 5023504 MA. PWSID No. 7500879. Veolia Water Pennsylvania, Inc., 6310 Allentown Boulevard, Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17112, Penn Township, Perry County. Application received: April 25, 2023. Permit Issued: July 21, 2023. Construction/Operation Permit for a change in arsenic media at Business Campus One.
Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Renee Diehl, Program Manager, ra-epswsdw@ pa.gov.
Construction Permit 2623505MA. PWSID No. 5260036. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, 124 Park & Pool Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: March 8, 2023. Permit Issued: July 20, 2023. Replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 30-inch diameter transmission main along SR 3089 (Mountain Water Supply Line) and the rehabilitation of the 10 million-gallon Ruffsdale Tank.
SEWAGE FACILITIES ACT PLAN DISAPPROVAL
Plan Disapprovals Granted Under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, Act of January 24, 1966, P.L. 1535, as Amended, 35 P.S. § 750.5.
Southcentral Region: Clean Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Cory Zimmerman, Sewage Planning Specialist, 717-705-4793.
Plan Location:
Municipality Address County Bart Township 46 Quarry Rd. Quarryville, PA 17566 Lancaster County Plan Description:
Steven J. Esh Subdivision, A3-36913-226-2. The revision to the official plan of Bart Township, Lancaster County for the Steven J. Esh Subdivision (DEP Code No. A3-36913-226-2; APS ID No. 1088062) has been disapproved. The proposed development—to be located at 552 Hollow Road in Quarryville—consists of converting a temporary single-family dwelling currently using a community on-lot disposal system into a permanent single-family dwelling using an individual on-lot disposal system. This plan revision has been disapproved because the well sample used in the preliminary hydrogeologic study to characterize the background nitrate-nitrogen levels in the groundwater beneath the project site was not representative of the shallow aquifer.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plans and Reports Were Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Provisions of Sections 301—308 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.301—6026.308) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the act's remediation standards. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis for selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling analytical results which demonstrate that remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Submission of plans and reports, other than the final report, will also be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. These include the remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan for a site-specific standard remediation. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The Department has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
GM Trucking Produced Water Release Cleanup, Primary Facility ID # 866277, Intersection of SR 2010 and Gravel Pit Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc., 14180 Route 6, Mansfield, PA 16933, on behalf of GM Trucking, Inc., 215 Green Mountain Drive, Athens, PA 18810, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with produced water. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Former Howes Leather Corporation Site—Eastern Parcel, Primary Facility ID # 623654, 45 Coooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County. DMS Environmental Services, LLC, 103 South Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Clearly Ahead Development, 139 W Market Street, Suite 200, Clearfield, PA 16830, submitted a combined Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan/Final Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with former tanner sludge impoundment leachate. The combined Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan/Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Former Howes Leather Corporation Site—Western Parcel, Primary Facility ID # 623654, 50 Cooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833, Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County. Tetra Tech, Inc., 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Suite C201, Canfield, OH 44406, on behalf of Clearly Ahead Development, 139 W Market Street, Suite 200, Clearfield, PA 16830, submitted a Remedial Investigation Report/Risk Assessment/Cleanup Plan/Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with a leather tannery/treatment facility with volatile organic and inorganic compounds. The Remedial Investigation Report/Risk Assessment/Cleanup Plan/Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health and site-specific standards.
Borek N SUS 1H on the Maggie BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 863156 and 864338, 1607 Peet Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001, on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Say, PA 18840, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with produced water. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Roehl Transport LLC Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil & Antifreeze Release Cleanup, Primary Facility ID # 864364, I80 W MM 196, Eastville, PA 17844, Lewis Township, Clinton County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17869, on behalf of Roehl Transportation LLC, P.O. Box 750, Marshfield, WI 54449, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel, motor oil and antifreeze. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Bones Auto Parts, Primary Facility ID # 866332, 1110 Wilkes-Bare Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. Keystone Environmental Health & Safety Services, 1111 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of EG America, 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with heating oil. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Warner Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 866107, 922 Keech Road, Lawton, PA 18828, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, 337 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with production fluid (brine). The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health and background standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Ben, 814-350-5132.
HBR Trucks, LLC, Primary Facility ID # 866112, 5852 West Road, McKean, PA 16426, McKean Township, Erie County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412, on behalf of HBR Trucks, LLC, 5852 West Road, McKean, PA 16426, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl benzene, Cumene, MTBE, Naphthalene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, and 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene. The Final Report is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
108 43rd Street, Primary Facility ID # 863424, 108 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc., 2400 Ansys Drive, Suite 403, Canonsburg, PA 15317, on behalf of Willow Street Land, LLC, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-349, Rye Brook, NY 10573, submitted a Baseline Workplan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with metals in the former and volatile organic compounds, including chlorinated solvents, and metals in the latter. The Baseline Workplan is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the special industrial area provision of act 2.
1700 Island Avenue, Primary Facility ID # 861551, 1700 Island Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. Key Environmental, Inc., 200 Third Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106, on behalf of Island Avenue Holdings, LLC, 2731 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15106, submitted a Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with naphthalene and tetrachlorethylene. The Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan is intended to document remediation of the site to meet the site-specific standards.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 3
The Department Has Taken Action on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Section 250.8 of 25 Pa. Code and administration of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports. A final report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to one of the remediation standards of the act. A final report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected. Plans and reports required by the act for compliance with selection of remediation to a site-specific standard, in addition to a final report, include a remedial investigation report, risk assessment report and cleanup plan. A remedial investigation report includes conclusions from the site investigation; concentration of regulated substances in environmental media; benefits of reuse of the property; and, in some circumstances, a fate and transport analysis. If required, a risk assessment report describes potential adverse effects caused by the presence of regulated substances. If required, a cleanup plan evaluates the abilities of potential remedies to achieve remedy requirements. A work plan for conducting a baseline remedial investigation is required by the act for compliance with selection of a special industrial area remediation. The baseline remedial investigation, based on the work plan, is compiled into the baseline environmental report to establish a reference point to show existing contamination, describe proposed remediation to be done and include a description of existing or potential public benefits of the use or reuse of the property. The DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Former Bellefonte Manufactured Gas Plant, Primary Facility ID # 623592, 109 Rishel Hill Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, Spring Township, Centre County. Silar Services, Inc., 1851 French Creek Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17317, submitted a Remedial Investigation Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with coal tar and constituents associated with operation of the former MGP. The Report. Approved: June 28, 2023.
Elbow Fish & Game Club Pad A, Primary Facility ID # 864370, 951 Lakes Road, Salladasburg, PA 17740, Cogan House Township, Lycoming County. Tuscarora Geologic & Environmental Services, LLC, 1153 Center Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, on behalf of EQT ARO, LLC, 2462 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA 17701, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with triethylene glycol (TEG). The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: June 29, 2023.
Jackson A South 2H North Produced Water Spill Cleanup, Primary Facility ID # 865813, 2425 Keir Hill Road, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914, Springfield Township, Bradford County. Moody and Associates, Inc., 101 N. Main Street, Suite 3, Athens, PA 18810, on behalf of Blackhill Energy LLC, 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 230, Canonsburg, PA 15317, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with produced water. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and background standards. Approved: July 6, 2023.
CCR & S Trans, LLC Project, Primary Facility ID # 866957, SR 45 East, Right lane berm, Montandon, PA 17850, East Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. EnviroServe, Inc., 254 Reitz Avenue, Winfield, PA 17889, on behalf of CCR & S Trans, LLC, P.O. Box 332, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 12, 2023.
Borek N SUS 1H on the Maggie BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 863156 and 864338, 1607 Peet Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Creston Environmental, LLC, P.O. Box 1373, Camp Hill, PA 17001, on behalf of Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with produced water. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 24, 2023.
Coldstream B Impoundment, Primary Facility ID # 818320, 2323 Coldstream Road, Frenchville, PA 16835, Goshen Township, Clearfield County. Moody & Associates, Inc., 1720 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington, PA 15301, on behalf of PPG Operations, LLC, 3500 E College Ave, Suite 1300, Box 6, State College, PA 16801, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with brine. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and background standards. Approved: July 25, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
W. Wright Pad 1, Primary Facility ID # 863826, 44 Youngs Road, Montrose, PA 18801, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with hydraulic fracturing fluid. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and background standards. Approved: July 20, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 717-705-4705.
140 Rothsville Station Road, Primary Facility ID # 867007, 140 Rothsville Station Road, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. Element Environmental Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 921, Adamstown, PA 19501, on behalf of Cedar Run Construction, 143 Rothsville Station Road, Lititz, PA 17543, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 21, 2023.
Lehman Property, Primary Facility ID # 840337, 2790 Meadow View Road, Manheim, PA 17545, Rapho Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Mr. Doug Lehman, 2790 Meadow View Road, Manheim, PA 17545, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel compounds. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 21, 2023.
Former Funk Farm, Primary Facility ID # 838603, 306 South Duke Street, Millersville, PA 17551, Manor Township, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of HHF Real Estate Development, LLC, 616 Paxton Place, Suite 100, Lititz, PA 17534, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 heating oil and diesel fuel. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 24, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
UPMC Mercy Vision Center, Primary Facility ID # 835297, Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. SE Technologies, LLC, 500 Mosites Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, on behalf of UPMC—Corporate Construction, 600 Grant Street, 60th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, submitted a Final Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with bis(2-ethyslhexy)phthalate, arsenic, lead, manganese, and vanadium. The Final Report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards. Approved: July 11, 2023.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Action(s) Taken on Hazardous Waste Transporter License Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
Transporter License Reissued
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
STC Industrial, LLC, 1885 Lynette Drive, Sumter, SC 29154. License No. PA-AH 0439. Application received: July 5, 2023. Effective July 18, 2023.
Perdue Environmental Contracting Co., Inc., 250 Etter Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356. License No. PA-AH 0829. Application received: June 28, 2023. Effective July 11, 2023.
US Ecology Transportation Solutions, Inc., 17440 College Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152. License No. PA-AH 0893. Application received: July 5, 2023. Effective July 18, 2023.
Hazel's Hot Shot, Inc. dba Hazel's Expedited Freight, P.O. Box 810239, Dallas, TX 75381. License No. PA-AH 0918. Application received: July 10, 2023. Effective July 19, 2023.
REGULATED MEDICAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Action(s) Taken on Regulated and Chemotherapeutic Waste Transporter License Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P.L. 525, No. 93); and Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Regulations to Transport Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste.
Transporter License Reissued
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Bio-Haz Solutions, Inc., 23 Tonoli Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. License No. PA-HC 0191. Received on June 28, 2023. Effective July 11, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
AG5A-08-00016B: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, P.O. Box 18496, Oklahoma City, OK 73154, New Albany Borough, Bradford County. For the installation and operation of a new 1380 bhp Caterpillar 3516 four-stroke lean-burn, natural gas-fired compressor engine equipped with catalytic oxidizer at their Lightcap BRA well pad. Application received: June 29, 2023. Issued: July 19, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP9-30-00230B: Greylock Midstream, LLC, 500 Corporate Landing, Charleston, WV 25311, Greene Township, Greene County. To authorize construction and operation of: one (1) Caterpillar, Model # C7.1, 4SLB, diesel-fired emergency generator, rated at 315.1 bhp at 1,800 rpm at their Veres Compressor Station, located in Greene Township, Greene County. Application received: June 23, 2023. Authorized: July 24, 2023.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
10-00368H: Markwest Liberty Bluestone, LLC, 440 Hartmann Road, Evans City, PA 16033, Jackson Township, Butler County. Issued a Plan Approval for the construction of a vapor combustion unit (VCU), which will control VOC emissions from existing railcar loading operations at the facility (Source ID 108). Emissions from this source are currently being controlled by the existing plant flare. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed VCU will have potential emissions of 12.73 tons of carbon monoxide, 2.79 tons of nitrogen oxides, and 12.59 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year. Application received: September 14, 2022. Issued: July 14, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
21-05002C: Vitro Flat Glass, LLC, 400 Park Dr., Carlisle, PA 17015-9271, South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. For the installation of a Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) system for Glass Melting Furnace 1 (Source ID 101), and the incorporation of presumptive, and alternative RACT 3 requirements for various sources, at the facility. Application received: December 22, 2022. Issued: July 19, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03109A: Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 201 East Market Street, Williamstown, PA 17098, Williamstown Borough, Dauphin County. For a new crematory unit at their funeral home. Application received: February 10, 2023. Issued: July 18, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-26-00603 Extension: Means Meadows, LLC, d/b/a Fayette Veterinary Hospital, 326 Newell Road, Fayette, PA 15438, Jefferson Township, Fayette County. Plan Approval Extension issued to Means Meadows, LLC up to July 28, 2024 for the construction and operations of one (1) Matthews Environmental Solutions (''Matthews'') IEB-16 natural gas-fired animal crematory incinerator. Delivery of the unit has been delayed and is anticipated for August of 2023 with an anticipated start update of late this year. Application received: June 28, 2023. Issued: July 24, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
19-00024: Benton Foundry Inc., 5297 State Rte. 487, Benton, PA 17814-7641, Benton, PA 17814, Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County. The Department issued a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their foundry. The State Only Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations. Application received: August 31, 2022. Issued: July 20, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
20-00281: Channellock, Inc., 1306 S Main St, Meadville, PA 16335-3035, City of Meadville, Crawford County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the hand tools products manufacturing facility. The facility's primary emission sources include miscellaneous natural gas combustion (5 mmBtu/hr total), miscellaneous natural gas process use (27.51 mmBtu/hr total), a metal polishing process, a heat treat furnace, two (2) non-emergency generators, and an emergency generator. Potential emissions of the primary pollutants are as follows: 26.06 TPY NOx, 11.42 TPY CO, 0.67 TPY VOC, 1.15 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.09 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a Natural Minor. The non-emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: June 23, 2022. Renewal issued: July 18, 2023.
42-00198: Elkhorn Gas Processing, LLC/Kane Plt, 4613 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK 74137-2852, Wetmore Township, McKean County. The Department issued the renewal State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the natural gas processing station. The facility's primary emission sources include: a hot oil heater, three (3) existing lean-burn natural gas-fired compressor engines, one (1) new lean burn natural gas-fired engine (600 bhp), a glycol natural gas dehydrator, five (5) 30,000-gallon storage tanks, and facility fugitives. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10 and PM-2.5: 4.2 TPY, NOx: 10.51 TPY, SOx:0.06 TPY, CO: 41.48 TPY, VOC: 38.91 TPY, and total HAP: 6.82 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The three existing compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for stationary RICE, the new 600 HP engine is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart JJJJ, NSPS for stationary spark ignition ICE, and the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKK, NSPS for equipment leaks of VOC. Fugitive emission sources are subject to the newly promulgated regulations of 25 Pa. Code 129.131—129.140, Control of VOC Emissions from Conventional Oil and Natural Gas Sources. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: April 14, 2022. Renewal issued: July 18, 2023.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
32-00013: Indiana Regional Medical Center, 835 Hospital Road, Indiana, PA 15701, White Township, Indiana County. The Department issued the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Indiana Regional Medical Center. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility consist of 3 natural gas or No. 2 fuel-oil boilers rated at 20.9 MMBtu/hr, 24.48 MMBtu/hr and 25.12 MMBtu/hr; and 4 diesel fired emergency generators rated at 155 kW and three at 1,000 kW. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act and is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc and IIII. Application received: May 26, 2022. Issued: July 20, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
29-03004: Mellott Company, 100 Mellott Drive, Suite 100, Warfordsburg, PA 17267-8555, Bethel Township, Fulton County. For the construction machinery manufacturing facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: April 3, 2023. Issued: July 19, 2023.
07-03063: Sorge Funeral Home, Inc., 422 North Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1422, Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County. For a human crematory at the facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: March 28, 2023. Issued: July 19, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03059: Charles Evans Cemetery Company, 1119 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601-1409, City of Reading, Berks County. For the two human crematory units at the facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: February 27, 2023. Issued: July 18, 2023.
22-05024: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Facilities Department A330, 90 Hope Drive, Suite 3301, Hershey, PA 17033-0855, Derry Township, Dauphin County. For the medical center facility. The State-Only Permit was renewed. Application received: June 27, 2022. Issued: July 18, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-01122: OPTA (US), Inc./Affival, Inc., Schreiber Ind. Park, Bldg 120, 14th St and 3rd Ave, New Kensington, PA 15608, City of Arnold, Westmoreland County. The Department issued an initial natural minor State Only Operating Permit for a cored wire manufacturer. The Operating Permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements at the facility located in Arnold, Westmoreland County. Application received: May 30, 2023. Permit issued: July 25, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
10-00220: OPTA USA Inc Myoma Plant, 130 Myoma Road, Mars, PA 16046, Adams Township, Butler County. This permit was administratively amended to incorporate the change of ownership from ESM Myoma to OPTA USA Inc Myoma and to incorporate the change of responsible official and permit contact. Application received: April 24, 2023. Permit issued: July 20, 2023.
De Minimis Emissions Increases Authorized under 25 Pa. Code § 127.449.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
07-05046: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 200 N 4th Ave., Altoona, PA 16601, City of Altoona, Blair County. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.449(i), this Pennsylvania Bulletin Notice is for a de minimis emissions increase of: 0.071 tpy CO; 0.920 tpy NOx; 0.002 tpy PM; and 0.027 tpy VOC resulting from the re-connection of five (5) natural gas-fired backup generators at the Juniata Locomotive Shop. These units were previously included in the Operating Permit under Source ID 203 (Back-Up Natural Gas Generators), but have since been disconnected and removed from the Operating Permit during the latest renewal in December 2022. The units, however, have not been removed and remain on-site. The currently permitted MTU Emergency Engine (Source ID 217) is out of service for maintenance or possible replacement. During this time, Norfolk Southern will re-connect these small backup generators for emergency purposes at no more than 175 hr/yr each. The generators include: Machine Shop (10 hp); C-Bay (80 hp); Wreck Shop (10 hp); Paint Shop (134 hp); and Boiler House (134 hp). This is the first de minimis increase for this permit term.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103). Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 11180101. NPDES No. PA0279625. Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Jackson Township, Cambria County. Renewal to the NPDES and the bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 233 acres. Receiving streams: Shuman Run and unnamed tributaries to/and Bracken Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 1, 2023. Permit issued: July 19, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17860135. Strishock, LLC, P.O. Box 1006, Dubois, PA 15801, Brady Township, Sandy Township and Union Township, Clearfield County. Approval for a Change of Post-Mining Land Use from pastureland or lands occasionally cut for hay to unmanaged natural habitat, from forestland and forestland now abandoned surface mine to unmanaged natural habitat, and from forestland and forestland now abandoned surface mine to industrial/commercial on an existing bituminous surface mining permit affecting 375.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Stony Run, Laborde Branch and Sugar Camp Run watersheds classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: February 14, 2023. Accepted: February 17, 2023. Issued: July 18, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 14831301. NPDES No. PA0008966. Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, 600 Hamilton Street, Suite 600, Allentown, PA 18101, Rush Township, Centre County. Renewal of a mining permit and NPDES permit for post-mining treatment for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 121.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moshannon Creek, UNT to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF. Application received: March 30, 2022. Issued: July 25, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54860105. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Renew an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse disposal and coal preparation plant operation affecting 273.84 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Schuylkill River. Application received: September 28, 2022. Renewal issued: July 24, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54860105. Kuperavage Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Middleport, PA 17953, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Correction to authorize a variance for mining within the area of an ephemeral stream/UNT to Schuylkill River of an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse disposal and coal preparation plant operation affecting 273.84 acres. Application received: February 14, 2023. Correction issued: July 24, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54080201. Waste Management & Processors, Inc., 10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934, Mechanicsville, Port Carbon and Palo Alto Boroughs, Schuylkill County. Renewal for reclamation activities only on an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation affecting 162.0 acres. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: April 20, 2023. Renewal issued: July 24, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 49861303. Bear Gap Coal Co., LLC, 859 East Market Street, Spring Glen, PA 17978, Zerbe Township, Northampton County. Renewal of an anthracite underground mine operation affecting 1.9 acres. Receiving stream: Zerbe Run. Application received: July 22, 2021. Renewal issued: July 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 49861303. Bear Gap Coal Co., LLC, 859 East Market Street, Spring Glen, PA 17978, Zerbe Township, Northumberland County. Transfer of an anthracite underground mine operation from Bear Gap Coal Company affecting 1.9 acres. Receiving stream: Zerbe Run. Application received: July 22, 2021. Transfer issued: July 25, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 49861303. GP104 Permit No. PAM121039. Bear Gap Coal Co., LLC, 859 East Market Street, Spring Glen, PA 17978, Zerbe Township, Northumberland County. Coverage under the General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: Zerbe Run. Application received: July 22, 2021. Coverage issued: July 25, 2023.
Noncoal Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 3075SM14. NPDES No. PA0280500. West Ridge Gravel Co., 3251 Fairplane Road, P.O. Box 181, Girard, PA 16417, Girard Township, Erie County. Renewal of NPDES No. PA0280500. Receiving streams: Godfrey Run, classified for the followinguses: HQ—CWF. Application received: February 21, 2023. Issued: July 20, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 08212802. GP-104 No. PAM222001. Rock Ridge Quarries, Inc., 1099 Back Road, Sugar Run, PA 18846, Wilmot Township, Bradford County. Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Sugar Run Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 20, 2021. Issued: July 24, 2023.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Permit No. 63234103. Wampum Hardware Company, 636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, Union Township, Washington County. Blasting Activity Permit for the construction of American Mingo commercial development, with an expiration date of December 31, 2023. Application received: July 18, 2023. Issued: July 18, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 13234101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Banks Township, Carbon County. Construction blasting for Little Leaf Farms Greenhouse Phase 4. Application received: July 14, 2023. Permit issued: July 20, 2023. Expiration date: July 14, 2024.
Permit No. 06234105. M3 Explo, LLC, P.O. Box 615, Bowmansville, PA 17507, City of Reading, Berks County. Construction blasting for Reading Elementary School. Application received: July 19, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: July 19, 2024.
Permit No. 36234117. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Greenfield North. Application received: July 20, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: July 20, 2024.
Permit No. 45234105. Holbert Explosives, Inc., 237 Mast Hope Plank Road, Suite A, Lackawaxen, PA 18435, Barrett Township, Monroe County. Construction blasting for Thomas Colligan foundation and tank. Application received: July 17, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: July 17, 2024.
Permit No. 67234105. Douglas Explosives, Inc., 2052 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Dover Township, York County. Construction blasting for Sagebrook Phase 3. Application received: July 20, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: December 30, 2023.
Permit No. 36234118. Keystone Blasting Service, 15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543, Warwick Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Lititz Reserves Phase 9 and 10. Application received: July 21, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: July 30, 2024.
Permit No. 38234112. Keystone Blasting Service, 15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543, North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. Construction blasting for Pinebrook Development. Application received: July 21, 2023. Permit issued: July 24, 2023. Expiration date: July 30, 2024.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E0804223-005. Bradford County, 2 VanKuren Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, Wells Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The proposed project involves replacing a county-owned structure carrying T-762 over Seeley Creek in Wells Township, Bradford County. The scope of work includes the replacement of the structurally deficient existing bridge carrying T-762 (Farm View Road) over Seeley Creek with a P/S concrete spread box beam bridge. Latitude: 41.990326°, Longitude: -76.902107°. Application received: March 13, 2023. Accepted: March 29, 2023. Permit issued: July 21, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D40-020EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Plains Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Dam Safety (Department) has reviewed and approved the restoration plan to remove the Pine Run No. 1 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 700 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment. The project is located across Pine Creek (CWF, MF) (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.1975 Longitude: 75.8956). Plan was approved on July 14, 2023 Latitude: 41.1975°, Longitude: -75.8956°. Application received: May 5, 2023. Approved: July 14, 2023.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG295822035-00
Applicant Name Coterra Energy, Inc.
Contact Person Kenneth Marcum
Address 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1121
Township(s) Lenox Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Willow Brook
(CWF, MF), Martins Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: December 12, 2022
Issued: July 18, 2023ESCGP # 3 ESG294123010-00
Applicant Name PA Gen Energy Co, LLC
Contact Person Nathan Harris
Address 120 Market Street
City, State, Zip Warren, PA 16365
Township(s) Plunketts Creek Township
County Lycoming County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Little Bear Creek # 69062 (HQ—CWF, MF), UNT to Loyalsock Creek # 64355 (HQ—CWF, MF), UNT to Loyalsock Creek # 8764 (HQ—CWF, MF)
Application received: April 18, 2023
Issued: July 19, 2023Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG073023011-00
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO LLC—
NIDBS014/NIDBH014 Pipeline
Contact Person Shyama Santiapillai
Environmental Coordinator, 412-627-7770
ssantiapillai@equitransmidstream.com
Address 0.1 mi S of Mt. Zion Road and Toms Run Road
City, State, Zip Waynseburg, PA 15370
Township(s) Gilmore Twp, Jackson Twp
County Greene County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001: Lat 39.75095, Long -80.31216. Receiving Water, UNT to Clawson Run. Ch. 93 class WWF. 002: Lat 39.75197, Long -80.31322. Receiving Water, UNT to Clawson Run. Ch. 93 class WWF. 003: Lat 39.75198, Long -80.31516. Received Water, UNT to Clawson Run. Ch. 93 class WWF. 004: Lat 39.75371, Long -80.31654. Received Water, UNT to Roberts Run. Ch. 93 class WWF. 005: Lat 39.77580, Long -80.31878. Received Water, Toms Run & UNTs to Toms Run. Ch. 93 class WWF. 006: Lat 39.76460, Long -80.32513. Received Water, Blockhouse Run and UNTs to Blockhouse Run Ch. 93 class WWF. Application received: July 24, 2023
Issued: July 24, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
HO Mart 1, Storage Tank Facility ID # 58-12207, 242 Church Street, Montrose, PA 18801, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801, on behalf of Hinds Oil Company, Inc., P.O. Box 100, Montrose, PA 18801 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Convenient Food Mart 3029, Storage Tank Facility ID # 35-08517, 330 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, South Abington Township, Lackawanna County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Convenient Food Marts of Pennsylvania, 215 Clark Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
Country Fair 64, Storage Tank Facility ID # 42-91548, 8 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701, City of Bradford, McKean County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, on behalf of Country Fair, Inc., 2251 East 30th Street, Erie, PA 16510 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with Unleaded Gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health and background standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
980 Full Service Mart, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-80720, 222 SR 980, McDonald, PA 15057, Cecil Township, Washington County. GAI Consultants, Inc., 385 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120, on behalf of PA Turnpike Commission, P.O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with used oil. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Osceola Big M 0148 5697, Storage Tank Facility ID # 59-70659, 7732 State Route 49, Osceola, PA 16942, Osceola Township, Tioga County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, on behalf of Evergreen Resource Group, LLC, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline & diesel. The plan residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on July 19, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Keystone Gas Station, Storage Tank Facility ID # 35-50971, 922 Drinker Tunpike, Covington Township, PA 18444, Covington Township, Lackawanna County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Varun Bangia, 2125 Pohopoco Drive North, Kunkletown, PA 18058 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on July 20, 2023.
Carriage Stop Plaza Sunoco, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-38017, 2500 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Plains Township, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Anup Patel, 2500 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on July 21, 2023.
Al's Quick Stop PA0022 Dunmore, Storage Tank Facility ID # 35-01861, 1220 Wheeler Avenue, Dunmore, PA 18512, Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Store 942 Real Estate, LLC, 1010 Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report was not acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on July 24, 2023.
Former Tolino's Speedbreak # 35, Storage Tank Facility ID # 48-35164, 1035 Blue Valley Drive, Pen Argyl, PA 18072, Plainfield Township, Northampton County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Tolino Fuel Service, 225 Flicksville Road, Flicksville, PA 18050 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on July 25, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Coen Oil Front Lot, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-80436, 1100 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301, City of Washington, Washington County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Coen Markets, Inc., 1000 Philadelphia Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317 submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on July 17, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Proposed Amendment to State Water Quality Certification Required By Section 401 Of The Clean Water Act For York Haven Power Company, LLC's York Haven Hydroelectric Project.
Southcentral Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA67-023 York Haven Power Company, LLC (YHPC or Applicant), York Haven Hydro Station, P.O. Box 67, York Haven, PA 17370. The York Haven Hydroelectric Project (YHHP) is an existing 19.65 megawatt hydroelectric power generating facility located across the Susquehanna River in York Haven Borough, York County, Conoy Township, Lancaster County and Londonderry Township, Dauphin County (York Haven, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 07` 12.31" N, Longitude: -76° 43` 11.51" W). YHHP is operated as a run-of-river dam and was constructed from 1901—1904.
On August 19, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) issued Water Quality Certification (WQC) EA67-023 for the YHHP. Among other required activities, WQC EA67-023 requires the design and construction of a Nature-like Fishway (NLF) in the vicinity of the apex of the main YHHP dam and Three Mile Island (TMI). Further, the NLF design required by WQC EA67-023 Section III.A.2. and Appendices A and B is currently an in-river NLF design. In 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) re-licensed the YHHP for continued operation of the YHHP, which included the requirements of WQC EA67-023. The YHPC YHHP is docketed at FERC as project no. P-1888.
On January 26, 2023, YHPC filed an application with FERC to amend their existing FERC license to reflect a new inland NLF design to replace the prior in-river NLF design. Pennsylvania WQC is required for FERC's amendment of the license to reflect the project design change under the Federal Power Act.
On June 22, 2023, YHPC requested an amendment of WQC EA67-023, Section III.A.2., Appendices A and B, and inclusion of a new Appendix B-1. The proposed WQC amendment is to modify the required NLF design from an in-river NLF design to an inland NLF design. The inland NLF design is proposed to remain in the vicinity of the apex of the main dam and TMI. The proposed design change will ensure that the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the YHHP, including the revised NLF design, will protect water quality in Pennsylvania through compliance with State water quality standards and associated State law requirements, which are consistent with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (''Clean Water Act'').
The proposed WQC amendment consists of an inland NLF design; associated design criteria for the inland NLF (new Appendix A); Conceptual Plan for the inland NLF (new Appendix B); and a Project Timeline for the YHHP inland NLF (new Appendix B-1).
Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), PADEP anticipates issuing a state WQC amendment for EA67-023 to modify Section III.A.2., add new Appendices A and B, and add an Appendix B-1 to WQC EA67-023. If approved, the amended WQC EA67-023 would continue to require compliance with the unchanged portions of the WQC EA67-023 and the State water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to State law to ensure that the Applicant's YHHP does not violate applicable State water quality standards set forth in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 93.
YHPC's request to PADEP to amend WQC EA 67-023 and the draft WQC amendment can be reviewed at the PADEP's Southcentral Region Office (SCRO), located at the previously listed address. Please contact the PADEP SCRO at 717-705-4700 to schedule a review of this file or you may visit PADEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx to submit an on-line file review request.
Prior to issuance of the final State water quality certification amendment, PADEP will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to PADEP within 30 days of this notice. Written comments should be submitted by email to RA-EPWW-SCRO@pa.gov or by mail at the previously listed address or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) and should be directed to Program Manager, Waterways and Wetlands Program. Comments should be submitted in writing and contain the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the person commenting; a concise statement of the exact basis of the comment, objections or suggestions on this proposal; and the relevant facts upon which the comment is based.
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. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the 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 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an 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 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DRAFT STATE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR A FERC REGULATED PIPELINE PROJECT
Proposed State Water Quality Certification Required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for the Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov or Kareen Milcic, PE, Environmental Engineering Manager, 412-442-4033.
EA3007223-001, EQUITRANS, LP, 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317. Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project (Project), in Center, Franklin, Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County, USACE Pittsburgh District. The proposed non-linear project starts at Hunters Cave Storage Field (Latitude: 39.9064°; Longitude: -80.2824°) and ends at Swarts Gas Storage Complex (Latitude: 39.9423°; Longitude: -80.2513°), with project impacts at four discrete locations.
On June 30, 2023, Applicant filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 717f) seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Project (FERC Docket No. CP23-507-000). The FERC Environmental Assessment for the Project may be viewed on FERC's website at www.ferc.gov (search eLibrary; Docket Search; CP23-507-000).
On July 5, 2023, Applicant requested a state water quality certification (SWQC) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), to ensure that the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will protect water quality in Pennsylvania consistent with the requirements of State law and the Clean Water Act.
The Project, as proposed, includes construction of two horizontal storage wells—one in the Hunters Cave Field and one in the Swarts Complex, approximately 0.7-mile of new 12-inch diameter natural gas pipelines, associated aboveground facilities, existing facility modifications, temporary and permanent access roads, and the use of existing contractor yards in the general Waynesburg area. The Project, as proposed, will require approximately 77.86 acres of earth disturbance, and impacts to 231 linear feet of streams (Rush Run (HQ—WWF) and UNT to Bates Fork (HQ—WWF)), 0.68 acre of floodway, 0.01 acre of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 0 acre of wetland permanent impacts.
PADEP, by this notice, is proposing to issue a SWQC to EQUITRANS LP for the Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project. PADEP is proposing to certify that construction, operation and maintenance of the Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project complies with the applicable provisions of sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317). The PADEP is proposing to further certify that the construction, operation and Swarts and Hunters Cave Well Replacement Project complies with Pennsylvania water quality standards and that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project will maintain and protect applicable Commonwealth water quality standards provided that the construction, operation and maintenance of the project complies with the following PADEP water quality permitting programs, criteria and conditions established pursuant to Pennsylvania law:
1. Discharge of Hydrostatic Test Water—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) for the discharge of water from the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a (relating to NPDES permitting, monitoring and compliance), and all other applicable regulations.
2. Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management—All projects proposing earth disturbance must implement best management practices (BMPs) to protect and maintain water quality pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 680.1—680.17), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control), and all other applicable regulations. Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit(s) for earth disturbance associated with the Project as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 102.5.
3. Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits—Applicant shall obtain and comply with a Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit(s) for the construction, operation and maintenance of all stream and wetland crossings associated with the Project pursuant to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), and Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. §§ 679.101—679.601), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management), 25 Pa. Code Chapter 106 (relating to floodplain management) and all other applicable regulations.
4. Other Water Quality Requirements—Applicant shall obtain any other permits, authorizations or approvals required to construct, operate, and maintain the Project from any interstate or international agency as required by an interstate compact or international agreement that has established water quality standards applicable to surface waters of this Commonwealth, including wetlands.
5. Water Quality Monitoring—PADEP retains the right to specify additional studies or monitoring to ensure that water quality in the receiving waters associated with the Project is not adversely impacted by any operational and construction process that may be employed by Applicant.
6. Operation—At all times, Applicant shall properly operate and maintain all Project facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) installed to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this SWQC and all required permits, authorizations and approvals. Proper operation and maintenance includes adequate laboratory controls, appropriate quality assurance procedures, and the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by Applicant.
7. Inspection—The Project, including all relevant records, are subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of PADEP or the delegated County Conservation District to determine compliance with this SWQC, including all permits, authorizations or approvals issued ensure the project shall maintain and protect state water quality standards as required by this SWQC. Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC to an authorized representative conducting an inspection of the Project.
8. Transfer of Projects—If Applicant intends to transfer any legal or equitable interest in the Project or any portion(s) thereof, Applicant shall provide a copy of this SWQC and copies of any permits, authorizations or approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC upon the prospective transferee of the legal and equitable interest at least thirty (30) days prior to the contemplated transfer and shall simultaneously inform the appropriate PADEP Office of such intent. Notice to PADEP shall include a transfer agreement signed by the existing and new owners containing a specific date for transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals obtained to comply with the SWQC. The new owner shall submit to PADEP a new application form for the SWQC and any permits, authorizations and approvals required to comply with the SWQC signed by the new owner.
9. Correspondence—All correspondence with and submittals to PADEP concerning this SWQC shall be addressed to:
Department of Environmental Protection
Southwest Regional Office
District Oil and Gas Operations
Christy Owens, Aquatic Biologist 2
400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
chriowens@pa.gov10. Reservation of Rights—PADEP may modify, suspend or revoke this SWQC if (i) PADEP becomes aware of new facts about the Project that warrant such action; or (ii) PADEP determines that Applicant has not complied with the terms and conditions of this SWQC. PADEP may require additional measures to achieve compliance with any applicable law or regulation.
11. Other Laws—Nothing in this SWQC shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or to relieve Applicant from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
12. Severability—The provisions of this SWQC are severable and should any provision of this SWQC be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this SWQC shall not be affected thereby.
Prior to issuance of the final SWQC, PADEP will consider all relevant and timely comments, suggestions or objections submitted to PADEP within 30 days of this notice. Comments should be directed to the previously listed address or through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 800-654-5984 (TDD). Comments must be submitted in writing and contain the name of the person commenting and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions on this proposal. No comments submitted by facsimile will be accepted.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1038. Filed for public inspection August 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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