[53 Pa.B. 849]
[Saturday, February 11, 2023]
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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling 717-787-8821.
Individuals wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30-days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewHerbruck's Blue Springs
Egg Farm
8069 Corner Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin County 74.8 6,908.0 Poultry—
LayersNA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for Public Water Supply (PWS) permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Individuals wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30-days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, DEP will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Application(s) Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
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.
Application No. 6622504, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mehoopany Baptist Church Address 4301 SR 87
P.O. Box 162
Mehoopany, PA 18629Municipality Mehoopany Township County Wyoming County Responsible Official Stephen Howell
Deacon
84 Maple Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657Consulting Engineer Rebecca Peterson
Folsom Engineering, LLC
4361 SR 87
Mehoopany, PA 18629Application Received October 20, 2022 Description The applicant proposes to replace an existing filter, softener and reverse osmosis unit, and to add an additional Katalox filter. Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Joseph M. Mattucci, Program Manager, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 3123502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Emily Estates Address 1916 Hileman Road
Tyrone, PA 16686Municipality Morris Township County Huntingdon County Responsible Official Jeff S. Long
1916 Hileman Road
Tyrone, PA 16686Consulting Engineer Brian D. Shura P.E.
Stiffler, McGraw and
Associates Inc.
1731 North Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received January 17, 2023 Description Application for the installation of a new softener for hardness removal and the replacement of the submersible well pump. Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 2222524, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Address 852 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Municipality Swatara Township County Dauphin County Responsible Official Jennifer Miller
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Consulting Engineer Gwin, Dobson, and
Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602-4496Application Received December 27, 2022 Description Steelton Borough water system: Installation of a new Kelker Street booster pump station to replace the existing pump station. Application No. 0123501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant 48forty Solutions, LLC Address P.O. Box 846
Biglerville, PA 17307Municipality Butler Township County Adams County Responsible Official Stephen Keul
P.O. Box 846
Biglerville, PA 17307Consulting Engineer James R. Holley & Assoc, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17401Application Received January 19, 2023 Description Relocation of the existing treatment system to a new building. Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerical Assistant 2, 484-250-5887.
Application No. 1523501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Rere's Cafe Address 1404 West Kings Highway
Gap, PA 17527Municipality West Caln Township County Chester County Responsible Official Marie Stoltzfus
1404 West Kings Highway
Gap, PA 17527Consulting Engineer James R. Holley &
Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
Suite 300
York, PA 17527Application Received January 25, 2023 Description Adding nitrate treatment equipment and a UV light to exiting water system.
LAND RECYCLING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate Submitted Under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.908).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent (NOI) to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a NOI to Remediate is used to identify a site where an individual proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Individuals intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard, or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area, must file a NOI to Remediate with DEP. A NOI to Remediate filed with DEP provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site, and a description of the intended future use of the site. An individual who demonstrates attainment of one, or a combination of the cleanup standards, or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the Act, will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by DEP. Furthermore, an individual shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible individuals not participating in the remediation.
Under Sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the Act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the NOI to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following identified site(s), proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30-days of the following specified date. During this comment period the municipality may request that the following identified individual, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved, and comments, should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
The DEP has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Former Allen Manufactured Gas Plant, Primary Facility ID # 814424, 396 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, City of Allentown, Lehigh County. GZA GeoEnvironmental, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were impacted by volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and lead from historic use as a manufactured gas plant. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on January 21, 2023. Application received: January 26, 2023.
R. Warriner Pad 2, Primary Facility ID # 858186, 6365 State Route 3023, Montrose, PA 18801, Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. Resource Environmental Management, 50 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Coterra Energy, Inc., 2000 Park Lane, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of diesel-based drilling mud that was discovered on May 19, 2022. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Susquehanna County Independent on January 18, 2023. Application received: January 27, 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.
Former Gulf Service Facility No. 142574, Primary Facility ID # 863572, 1156 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013, Middlesex Township, Cumberland County. BL Companies, 2601 Market Place, Suite 350, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on behalf of Middlesex Associates, P.O. Box 815, Enola, PA 17025, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded Gasoline, TPH and Benzene. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health and site-specific standard. Future use of the site is for nonresidential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Patriot News on December 11, 2022. Application received: December 13, 2022.
Former Reading Holder Site, Primary Facility ID # 863667, 330 Elm Avenue, Reading, PA 19601, City of Reading, Berks County. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 140, West Chester, PA 19380 on behalf of UGI Utilities, Inc., 1 UGI Drive, Denver, PA 17517, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Arsenic and certain PAHs. The site will be remediated to the Statewide health standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on December 20, 2022. Application received: December 29, 2022.
Leesport Farmers Market, Primary Facility ID # 747128, 312 Gernants Church Road, Leesport, PA 19533, Ontelaunee Township and Leesport Borough, Berks County. Liberty Environmental, Inc., 505 Penn Street, Suite 400, Reading, PA 19601 on behalf of Weist Properties, LTD, 707 Mountain View Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with Lead. The site will be remediated to the site-specific standard. Future use of the site is nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Reading Eagle on October 27, 2022. Application received: January 10, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Laboratory Testing Inc., Primary Facility ID # 862328, 2331 Topaz Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440, Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. Lisa Whited, LVL Engineering Group, 559 Main Street, Suite 230, Bethlehem, PA 18018 on behalf of Mike McVaugh, MTJ Properties, LP, 331 Topaz Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with trichloroethylene in groundwater. The future use of the site is expected to remain for manufacturing purposes. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Times Herald Legals on December 22, 2022. Application received: January 17, 2023.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
WMGM019SW003. Reserve Park Recycling and Transfer, Inc., 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Reserve Township, Allegheny County. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has received a permit renewal application for General Permit (GP) No. WMGM019SW003. WMGM019SW003 authorizes the processing and beneficial use of: waste concrete and asphalt to produce a roadway construction material; wood waste and uncontaminated soil to produce topsoil and mulch for landscaping purposes; and leaf and yard waste to produce compost at the Michael Brothers Reserve Park Facility located at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Application received: January 13, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 27, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@PA.GOV, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
WMGM019SW005. A & S Landscaping, Inc., 2150 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317, North Strabane Township, Washington County. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has received a permit renewal application for General Permit (GP) No. WMGM019SW005. WMGM019SW005 authorizes the processing and beneficial use of: waste concrete and asphalt to produce a roadway construction material; wood waste and uncontaminated soil to produce topsoil and mulch for landscaping purposes; and leaf and yard waste to produce compost at the A & S Landscaping, Inc., Washington Road Facility located at 2150 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Application received: January 19, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 31, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@PA.GOV, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for Determination of Applicability for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other than Coal Ash.
Southeast Region: Waste Management Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Mohamad Mazid, Chief, Technical Services, 484-250-5768.
WMGR138SE001, Walter R. Earle—Morrisville, LLC, P.O. Box 728, Farmingdale, NJ 07727, Morrisville Borough, Bucks County. This General Permit application is for Determination of Applicability (DOA) under the conditions defined within General Permit No. WMGR138 to operate a concrete recycling facility called Walter R. Earle—Morrisville, LLC, Facility at the existing hot-mix asphalt plant located at 14 Steel Road East, Morrisville, PA. Application received: January 10, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 24, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to Waste Management Program Manager, Phone Number 484.250.5960, Southeast Region, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southwest Region: Waste Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Waste Management Program Manager.
101717. Boyd Roll-Off Services, Inc., 1107 Thompson Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, McKees Rocks Borough, Allegheny County. An application for a major modification to the municipal/C&D/residual waste transfer station permit requesting an increase to the maximum daily waste intake from the permitted 500-tons per day to the proposed 1,000-tons per day at the Boyd Transfer & Recycling Facility located at 1107 Thompson Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, McKees Rocks Borough, Allegheny County. Application received: October 4, 2022. Deemed administratively complete: January 17, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@PA.GOV, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
101700. McKees Rocks Transfer Station, LLC, 149 Nichols Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, Stowe Township, Allegheny County. Closure plan submission for transfer station. Application received: January 10, 2023. Deemed administratively complete: January 26, 2023.
Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to RA-EP-EXTUPLSWRO@PA.GOV, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); and Hazardous Waste Regulations to Transport Hazardous Waste.
New Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Clean Safe Technologies, P.O. Box 236, Barstow, MD 20610. License No. PA-AH 0930. Accepted: November 22, 2022.
Renewal Applications Received
Central Office: Waste Management Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-7561.
Contact: Jonathan Adams.
Empire Wrecking Co. of Reading, PA., 1440 Carbon Street, Reading, PA 19601. License No. PA-AH 0255. Accepted: January 6, 2023.
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc., 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143. License No. PA-AH 0477. Accepted: January 5, 2023.
VLS Lancaster, LLC, 1076 Old Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. License No. PA-AH 0679. Accepted: January 5, 2023.
IPC Services LLC, 232 East Lancaster Road, Harmony, PA 16037. License No. PA-AH 0859. Accepted: January 12, 2023.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
62-00017AA: United Refining Company, 15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365, City of Warren, Warren County. Application received: August 3, 2022.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 62-00017AA to United Refining Company for the installation of a 5.184 MMgal/day capacity gasoline loading rack and associated vapor combustion unit at the company's facility. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 62-00017.
The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval No. 62-0017AA is for the installation of a 5.184MMgal/day capacity gasoline loading rack (West End Loading Rack, Source ID # 229), which will be used to provide additional operational flexibility in gasoline loading operations to the existing refinery. VOC emissions from the proposed loading rack will be controlled by a proposed vapor combustion unit (Source ID # C229). Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject source will result in potential emissions not to exceed 15.99 tons of carbon monoxide, 6.4 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 17.09 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per year, calculated as a 12-month rolling total. Additionally, United is proposing reduced SOx tons per year permit limits for the existing # 6 Boiler (Source ID 036) and # 7 Boiler (Source ID 037), and additional VOC emission limit reductions for the existing Pretreater Heater (Source ID 051), # 2 Claus Sulfur Plant (Source ID 108), and Sour Tips Stripper Unit (Source ID 1003). The proposed source will be subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart(s) Ja [Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After May 14, 2007] and XX [Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals], and 40 CFR 63 Subpart CC [National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Petroleum Refineries].
Proposed BAT for this installation will be the installation and use of the proposed vapor combustion unit and leak detection and repair (LDAR) procedures as required for the control of VOC, use of low-sulfur fuels, including compliance with the TVOP H2S limits for refinery fuel gas for control of SOx, and good engineering and combustion practices. The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340, for an appointment. Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address.
Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 62-00017AA and concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6121.
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.
67-05098D: Kinsley Construction Inc., Ensminger & Williams Quarries, 2700 Water Street, York, PA 17405, West Manchester Township, York County. Application received: November 28, 2022. For the addition of jaw and cone crushers, screens and conveyors at the limestone quarry. PM emissions from the new equipment are to be controlled using water sprays. The quarry's PTE will increase to 81.92 tpy PM, 37.12 tpy PM-10 and 9.23 tpy PM-2.5. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-0299B: Innovation 411 Fee Owner, 411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Application received: November 10, 2022. This action is for the installation of a new 4,000-kW diesel fuel-fired electric generator at Innovation 411 Fee Owner's multi-tenant commercial property used for R&D, office and finance. The proposed electric generator will be situated outside of Building 32 and will used for standby/emergency purposes only to serve the chilled water expansion project. As a result of potential emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), the facility is a Title V facility. In addition, the Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00021, Hazleton Gen LLC/Hazle Twp, 120 Maplewood Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202-9266, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: July 19, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the electric generation facility located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The main sources at this facility consist of gas turbines. The sources are controlled by water injection. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00011, Cleveland Cliffs Plate/Conshohocken, 900 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Application received: July 15, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a Title V operating permit renewal for a steel mill. There will be no changes in actual emissions of any air contaminant, nor will there be any new sources constructed or installed as a result of this action. The Title V operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. RACT III notification and application was received on December 22, 2022 in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.114(d)(1)(i). RACT III will be addressed under Authorization Number 1421276 not under this TVOP Renewal (Auth. No. 1403351). Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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.
18-00013, UPMC Lock Haven, 24 Cree Drive, Lock Haven, PA 17745, City of Lock Haven, Clinton County. Application received: March 11, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only ''Natural Minor'' Operating Permit for their Lock Haven Hospital. The significant emissions sources at the facility are three natural gas fired boilers and three diesel emergency generators. The facility has potential emissions of 7.9 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 9.3 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 0.1 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 1.3 tons per year of particulate matter, 1.1 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, 0.3 ton per year of total Hazardous Air Pollutants, and 16,455 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emissions or equipment changes are being proposed by this renewal. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
40-00042, SPCA Luzerne County/Wilkes-Barre, 524 E Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6921, Plains Township, Luzerne County. Application received: March 24, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the operation of animal cremation services facility in Plains Township, Luzerne County. The sources consist of an animal crematory with a secondary chamber for a control device. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00091, Blue Mountain Enterprises Services, 1246 Deturksville Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963-8378, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: March 30, 2022. The Department intends to issue a new State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the operation of Agriculture—Animal Specialty Services facility in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. The sources consist of a rotary dryer, shaver, screen, and storage. The control devices are cyclones. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
37-00296, Select Industries, P.O. Box 7158, 420 North Cascade Street, New Castle, PA 16107-7158, City of New Castle, Lawrence County. Application received: December 13, 2021. The Department is providing notice they intend to renew the State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the facility. The facility coats tinplates. The significant sources at the facility are a roll coater controlled by a thermal oxidizer, a printing press, a small paint booth, miscellaneous natural gas combustions sources, and miscellaneous cleaning solvent. The conditions of the previous approvals and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit. The facility is a Natural Minor and is subject to State and Federal Regulations. VOC emissions are approximately 8.2 lbs/hr from the surface coating as measured by stack testing at the outlet of the thermal oxidizer. The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief, Source Registration, 215-685-9426.
OP21-000050, Kingsbury, Inc., 10385 Drummond Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: August 26, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to renew a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the operation of a bearing manufacturing facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source is an 1,100 hp gas turbine that burns kerosene. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426. Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
OP21-000045, Equinix LLC, 401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19108, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Application received: December 8, 2021. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for the operation of a data center facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources are three (3) emergency generators firing diesel fuel, of which one (1) rated 800 kW and two (2) rated 1,500 kW. The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426. Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the previously listed operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or request for public hearing within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing. Protests, comments, and requests for a public hearing must be mailed to Source Registration, Air Managements Services, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or e-mailed to DPHAMS_Service_Requests@phila.gov with ''Equinix OP21-000045'' in the subject line. AMS suggests submitting any mailed correspondence also by e-mail.
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.
67-05098, Kinsley Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 2886, York, PA 17405, West Manchester Township, York County. Application received: November 21, 2022. For the operation of a construction aggregate production facility at the Ensminger and Williams Quarry. This is for renewal of the existing State-Only Permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 41.4 tpy PM-10 and 14.7 tpy PM2.5. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
46-00199, Alcom Printing Group, Inc./Harleysville Plant, 140 Christopher Lane, Harleysville, PA 19438-2034, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Application received: January 18, 2022. This action is for the renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating permit, for operation of six (6) lithographic printing presses. Press 10 and Press 12 (Source IDs 110 and 112), previously operating under General Permit Nos. GP10-46-0041 and GP7-46-0050, will be incorporated into the Operating Permit with this renewal. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b. The main emissions from operation of the presses are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The VOCs and HAPs emissions shall not exceed 10 and 17 tons per year, respectively. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
46-00154, Eye Designs LLC, 220 W 5th Ave, Trappe, PA 19426, Trappe Borough, Montgomery County. Application received: August 27, 2021. This action is a renewal of a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. Eye Designs uses various stains, lacquers, adhesives, and cleaning solvents with the potential to emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). The facility has three (3) spray booths (Source IDs 101A, 101B and 101C) and one parts washer (Source ID 201). The facility also has various miscellaneous sources consuming natural gas and propane. The facility has elected to take the following sitewide limits: 24.90 tons VOC per year; 9.90 tons individual HAP per year; and 24.00 total HAP per year. Therefore, the facility operates as a synthetic minor for HAP and VOC. The facility is an area source for all other criteria pollutants. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements. Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 03120101. NPDES No. PA0252204. Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. Revision application for land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat for an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit, affecting 97.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 30, 2023.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 08202503. NPDES No. PA0270016. Charles H. God II, 46 River Woods Lane, Sugar Run, PA 18846, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. New NPDES permit application for a GP-104 bluestone general permit mining site affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Fargo Creek/Fargo Creek Watershed classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: January 26, 2023. Accepted: January 27, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 5276SM5. NPDES Permit No. PA0595217. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914, Dingman Township, Pike County. Correction of a quarry operation to add 16.3 acres for a total of 218.6 acres and import fill material for reclamation purposes. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Sawkill Creek, classified for the following use: EV, MF. Application received: January 17, 2023.
Mining Permit No. GP105 Permit No. 35212501. NPDES Permit No. PA0226351. Williams Garden Center, Inc., 516 Drinker Turnpike, Covington Township, PA 18424, Covington Township, Lackawanna County. NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 11.4 acres. Receiving stream: Emerson Run, classified for the following use: EV-CWF. Application received: January 26, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 7974SM1. NPDES Permit No. PA0594121. Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Renewal and modification to replace Outfall 001 and add three upstream points and increase the discharge rate of an NPDES Permit on a quarry operation affecting 103.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Tohicken Creek, classified for the following uses: TSF, MF. Application received: January 26, 2023.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft 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.
NPDES No. PA0279871. Mining Permit No. 56220102. Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. New NPDES permit affecting 115.3 acres. Receiving stream: Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 23, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate (MGD) 001 New Treatment 0.085 Intermittent 002 New Treatment 0.085 Intermittent 003 New Treatment 0.085 Intermittent 004 New Sediment 0.262 Precipitation 005 New Sediment 0.262 Precipitation 006 New Sediment 0.262 Precipitation The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Mine Drainage Treatment Outfalls 001—003
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report Stormwater Outfalls 004—006
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) XXX 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese, Total (mg/L) XXX 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum, Total (mg/L) XXX 0.75 0.75 0.75 Net Alkalinity (as CaCO3, mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3, mg/L) Report Flow (gpm) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report Sulfate, Total (mg/L) Report
Outfalls 004—006 (10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report
Outfalls 004—006 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 pH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 XXX XXX XXX Total Alkalinity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Total Acidity (mg/L) XXX XXX XXX Report Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225452. Mining Permit No. 5077SM1. H & K Group, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474, Lehman Township, Pike County. Renew NPDES Permit affecting 142.99 acres. Receiving streams: Pikes Creek and unnamed tributary to Hunlock Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. Application received: February 11, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to: Pikes Creek and unnamed tributary to Hunlock Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: MGD 001 existing SWO 1.305 002 existing SWO 0.207 003 existing SWO 0.011 The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from the following stormwater outfalls: 001—003
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.797 1.244 1.994 The following alternate discharge limitations apply to discharges from the following stormwater outfalls resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour precipitation event:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/L) 0.5 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.797 1.244 1.944 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829223-002. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Burlington Township and West Burlington Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 20, 2023.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (305 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) and 4,225 square feet of floodway impacts (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.787293°, Longitude: -76.622663°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (261 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) and 5,140 square feet of floodway impacts (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.787165°, Longitude: -76.621966°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,655 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.786826°, Longitude: -76.620203°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 3,025 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 1,198 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.788215°, Longitude: -76.616920°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,919 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.788678°, Longitude: -76.617529°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 261 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.788973°, Longitude: -76.617298°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 44 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland, 119 linear feet (199 square feet) of Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) and 4,574 square feet of floodway impacts (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.789336°, Longitude: -76.617110°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (87 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) and 2,309 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.789611°, Longitude: -76.615428°);
9. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 348 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.789273°, Longitude: -76.615148°);
10. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 30 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 4,879 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.790567, Longitude: -76.613254°);
11. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 10,281 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.791981°, Longitude: -76.613049°);
12. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 16,814 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF, MF) (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.792419°, Longitude: -76.610871°);
13. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 1,111 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland, 56 square feet of a Palustrine Forested Wetland, 6 linear feet (10 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF,MF) and 174 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.794537°, Longitude: -76.602749°);
14. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,089 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.796895°, Longitude: -76.602892°);
15. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,176 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.797381°, Longitude: -76.602845°);
16. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,919 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.800107°, Longitude: -76.601935°);
17. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 4 linear feet (5 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and 133 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.800907°, Longitude: -76.601664°);
18. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and timber mat bridge impacting 34 linear feet (610 square feet) of Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and 1,481 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.801760°, Longitude: -76.599660°);
19. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,263 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.802500°, Longitude: -76.599145°);
20. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,091 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland and 1,002 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.801741°, Longitude: -76.597515°);
21. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 21 linear feet (436 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and 2,178 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.801786°, Longitude: -76.596105°);
22. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 12 linear feet (261 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and 1,917 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.799738°, Longitude: -76.589335°);
23. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 17 linear feet (348 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wallace Run (WWF, MF) and 1,873 square feet of floodway impacts (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.799639°, Longitude: -76.589051°);
The project will result in 61 linear feet (2,682 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 66,431 square feet (1.525 acres) of temporary floodway impacts, 12,292 square feet (0.282 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts and 56 square feet (0.001 acre) of temporary PFO wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Burlington and West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E5202122-003. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 4-0, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512, Dingman Township, Milford Borough, Pike County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 5, 2022.
The following impacts are associated with the SR 0209 Section 450 project: 1. The rehabilitation of a single span 43.3` wide reinforced concrete arch with a minimum underclearance of 25` carrying SR 0209 over Sawkill Creek (EV, MF) and construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The bridge deck will be replaced as part of the proposed rehabilitation. 2. Streambank protection will be placed for approximaely 75` along the northern bank of Sawkill Creek and for approximately 100` along the southern bank of Sawkill Creek. 3. To construct and maintain an outfall in the floodway of Sawkill Creek consisting of an 18" pipe and riprap protection. The project is located along 0209 Section 450, Segment 0010 Offset 0000, approximately 0.4 mile northeast of the SR 0209/SR 0206 intersection (Milford, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.317076° N, Longitude: -74.799601° W).
E5202222-002. Woodloch Pines Inc., 731 Welcome Lake Road, Hawley, PA 18428, Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 22, 2022.
To maintain a wood egress/dock access area, boardwalk and a T-shape dock in Little Teedyuskung Lake (HQ-CWF, MF). The egress/dock access area is approximately 27-feet long by 17-feet wide, the boardwalk is approximately 172-feet long by 10-feet wide, and the ''T'' shaped dock is approximately 11-foot wide by 62-feet long. The project is located at 109 River Birch Lane. Latitude: 41° 30` 17", Longitude: -75° 5` 55".
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
E2203222-009. Dauphin County Commissioners, 2 South 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 30, 2022.
To 1) remove a gravel bar that has deposited within the channel of Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) downstream from the existing pedestrian bridge. 2) Stabilize approximately 500 linear feet of the streambank of Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) with R-6 rip-rap and planted live stakes permanently impacting 10,755 square feet of Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) and permanently impacting 1,060 square feet of wetlands. All proposed work is for the purpose of protecting the banks against further erosion around the existing boardwalk and decreasing the boardwalks risk of failure. The project is located where Paxton Creek (WWF, MF) flows into Wildwood Lake in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County. Wetland impacts are de minimis and replacement is not required.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E1501222-009. Waynesborough Country Club, 440 Darby-Paoli Road, Paoli, PA 19301, Easttown Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: December 12, 2022.
To relocate and maintain about a 400-feet new open channel and abandon the existing 24-inch pipe stream enclosure along the UNT of Crum Creek (HQ-CWF-MF) associated with the Daylighting of the Channel for the Golfers and to provide an additional environmental feature within the Waynesborough Country Club at the Fairway Golf Course. The site is located at the intersection of Waynesborough and Darby-Paoli Roads (Valley Forge, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Easttown Township, Chester County. Latitude: 40.027889°, Longitude: -75.468504°.
E4601223-001. Skippack Township, P.O. Box 164, Skippack, PA 19474, Skippack Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: January 19, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with Lenape Park. Skippack Township is seeking permitting for the already-constructed 260 ft by 10 ft asphalt pedestrian trail in Lenape Park in and along the 100-year floodway of the East Branch of Perkiomen Creek (TSF, MF). Impacts include 0.06 acre of permanent floodway impact. The removal of a portion of the trail will result in 764 SF of temporary waterway impact. There are no wetland impacts. The site is located between Squirrel Hill and Haleman Roads (Collegeville, Perkiomenville, PA USGS map) in Skippack Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.29490°, Longitude: -75.4558°.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: D. J. Stevenson, 412-442-4281.
E6307222-013. EQT Production Company, LLC, 400 Woodcliff Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Amwell Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: September 21, 2022.
The impacts associated with this project are being permitted after-the-fact for an Emergency Permit issued at the Cogar Well Site for slide remediation. The area of permanent stabilization included regrading through Wetland 1 and Wetland 2 which resulted in permanent fill of the wetlands. Wetland mitigation is proposed at the LRG Shrader Hollow Road Mitigation Bank Site. A total of 0.52 acre of wetlands will be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio.
The project is located within the Amity USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map.
Resource Resource
TypeActivity
TypePermanent Direct
(acres)Temporary Direct
(acres)Permanent Indirect
(acres)Temporary Indirect
(acres)Wetland-1 PEM (Other) Fill 0.004 0.004 — — Wetland-2 PEM (Other) Fill 0.048 — — —
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E0205222-031. Green Tree Borough, 10 West Manilla Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Green Tree Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 31, 2023.
The applicant proposes to: Construct and maintain streambank stabilization along approximately 1,092 linear feet of Whiskey Run (WWF), by creating a bench that will be approximately 6 inches high by 5 feet wide to create a floodway, and to plant a riparian buffer area, to support high flows and reduce stream velocities for the purpose of erosion control, to provide a more stable soil, provide shade, to filter pollutants and to meet current Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System requirements. Permanent impacts include 1,336 linear feet of stream impacts, 1,538 linear feet of floodway impacts, and 0.3 acre of floodplain impacts to Whiskey Run. Temporary impacts consist of 1,754 linear feet of stream impacts, 1,092 linear feet of floodway impacts, and 0.3 acre of floodplain impacts to both Whiskey Run and the associated floodplain. The project site is located at 1384 Glencoe Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Sub-basin 20F Latitude: 40°, 24`, 37", Longitude: -80°, 03`, 28".
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Joshua Fair, 717-772-5988.
D56-085EA. Michelle Enos, Manager, Municipal Authority of Somerset Borough, 347 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501, Jefferson Township, Somerset County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 19, 2023.
Applicant proposes to remove the Laurel Hill Creek Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 1,200 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes the removal of the concrete spillway and a portion of the earthen embankment, removal of the downstream measuring weir, and construction of approximately 360 linear feet of stream channel the former reservoir. The project is located across Laurel Hill Creek (HQ-CWF) in the Bakersville, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.0436°, Longitude: -79.2026°.
D03-032EA. Kim Betcher, Director of Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Keystone Land Resources, Inc., 46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 23, 2023. Applicant proposes to remove the David Mine 3 Equalization Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 600 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across a tributary to Long Run (WWF) in the Kiskiminetas, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.5665°, Longitude: -79.4574°.
Contact: Niamh Hays, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5959.
EA2815222-001. Steve Hoffeditz, 14659 Mercersburg Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236, Peters Township, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: December 14, 2022.
The applicant proposes to restore an unnamed tributary to West Branch Conococheague Creek (TSF-MF), by removing approximately 5,797 cubic yards of legacy sediment and other historic fills from the floodplain. The length of channel being temporarily impacted during construction is approximately 3,390 linear feet, and the total area being temporarily impacted during construction and within the limits of disturbance is approximately 11 acres. The project proposes to restore approximately 1.88 acres of integrated wetland, stream and floodplain areas: to place rock stream and valley grade control structures; to place rock slope protection; to place log sills, woody debris, and other aquatic habitat structures within the restoration areas; and to construct rock construction entrances and other erosion controls during restoration activities. The restoration project is located along an unnamed tributary to West Branch Conococheague Creek, North East of the intersection of Fort Loudon Road and Mercersburg Road, Mercersburg, PA, Latitude: 39.856383°, Longitude: -77.892672°.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: Kelly Steele, Project Specialist, 717.787.1785.
D64-040. Wayne County Commissioners, 925 Court St., Ste 1, Honesdale, PA 18431, Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County. To modify Hankins Pond Dam across an unnamed tributary to the west branch of the Lackawaxen River, (HQ-CWF, MF) impacting 0 acre of wetlands and 0 feet of stream and providing 0 acre of wetland mitigation, for the purpose of breaching the dam to a condition that will: make it a non-regulated structure under the Dam Safety Act and Regulations and preserve the historic integrity of the structure located in the Forest City, PA USGS quadrangle map, Latitude: 41.715°, Longitude: -75.3953°. Application received: January 23, 2023.
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