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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 Acres Animal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Aurand Poultry LLC
135 Woodside Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815Columbia County 839.8 642 Layers NA Renewal Lindell Farms LLC
5207 State Highway 957
Russell, PA 16345Warren County 1,802.8 1,154.47 Holstein Dairy Cows NA New
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).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Filip, Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 3824501, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mt Lebanon Campmeeting Association, Inc. Address 23 Mt Lebanon Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042Municipality North Lebanon Township County Lebanon County Responsible Official Earnst Meily
23 Mt Lebanon Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042Consulting Engineer Hershey Engineering, Inc.
703 Woodcrest Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042Application Received February 27, 2024 Description Installation of manganese removal treatment and chlorine contact piping. Contact: Wade Cope, P.E., Environmental Engineer, 717-705-4708.
Application No. 5024502, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Newport Borough Water Authority Address 497 North Front Street
Newport, PA 17074Municipality Oliver Township County Perry County Responsible Official Penny Frownfelter
497 North Front Street
Newport, PA 17074Consulting Engineer Barton and Loguidice, DPC
3901 Hartzdale Drive
Suite 101
Camp Hill, PA 17011Application Received February 8, 2024 Description Construction permit for the reactivation of Well No. 1 and associated treatment. 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.
Application No. 0424507, Construction, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Allied Convenience LLC Address 107 Breckenridge Drive
Wexford, PA 15090Municipality Darlington Borough County Beaver County Responsible Official Usman Azeem Chatta
107 Breckenridge Drive
Wexford, PA 15090Consulting Engineer Lennon Smith
Souleret Engineering, Inc.
846 Fourth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received February 21, 2024 Description Replacement of filter media for the One Stop Shopper water system.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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.
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.
Kingsley Unit Pad B, Primary Facility ID # 873802, 312 Marqies Way, New Albany, PA 18833, Monroe 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 Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns soil contaminated with lube oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on February 16, 2024. Application received: February 29, 2024.
Shumhurst BRA Well Pad, Primary Facility ID # 870184, 3529 Spring Hill Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853, 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 Notice of Intent to Remediate. The NIR concerns soil contaminated with produced water. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide health standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Review on February 23, 2024. Application received: February 29, 2024.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Dupont Terminal, Primary Facility ID # 774849, 675 Suscon Road, Pittston, PA 18640, Pittston Township, Luzerne County. Piedmont Geologic, 6003-145 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 on behalf of Dupont Terminals-DE, LLC, 900 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middletown, PA 17057, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with petroleum from historic petroleum terminal operations. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times Leader on February 18, 2024. Application received: February 28, 2024.
1016 Lower Demunds Road, Primary Facility ID # 873822, 1016 Lower Demunds Road, Dallas, PA 18612, Dallas Township, Luzerne County. LaBella Associates, 1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B, Dunmore, PA 18512 on behalf of The Harriet J. Parker Trust, 1016 Lower Demunds Road, Dallas, PA 18612, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with petroleum from aboveground and underground storage tanks. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Citizens Voice on January 19, 2024. Application received: February 29, 2024.
Pitt Ohio Express Hazleton, Primary Facility ID # 873807, 588 Oak Ridge Road, Hazleton, PA 18201, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Geo-Technology Associates, 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Terminal Leasing, Inc., 588 Oak Ridge Road, Hazleton, PA 18201, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of styrene. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Standards Speaker on February 29, 2024. Application received: March 1, 2024.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Charline Bass, Administrative Assistant, 484-250-5787.
Anthony & Sylvan Pools Site, Primary Facility ID # 871197, 3739 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902, Buckingham Township, Bucks County. Jeffrey T. Bauer, PG, Whitestone Associates, Inc., 1600 Manor Drive, Suite 220, Chalfont, PA 18914 on behalf of Tony Geonnotti, Fred Beans Automotive Group, 876 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with PCBs that have contaminated soil on the site. The proposed future use of the property will be nonresidential for development with a car dealership and biotechnology lab. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on December 13, 2023. Application received: November 21, 2023.
109 Fairview Boulevard, Primary Facility ID # 873130, 109 Fairview Boulevard, Crum Lynne, PA 19022, Ridley Township, Delaware County. Gil Marshall, Marshall Geoscience Inc., 170 1st Avenue, Collegeville, PA 19426 on behalf of Gary Cocco, Eddystone Commons LLC, 201 Saville Avenue, Eddystone, PA 19022, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil, unleaded gasoline and kerosene. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be nonresidential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Delaware County Daily Times on January 19, 2023. Application received: January 17, 2023.
2029-2059 York Road, Primary Facility ID # 850612, 2029-2059 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929, Warwick Township, Bucks County. Richard Lake, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc., 2405 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 on behalf of Bill Creeger, Pulte Homes of PA LP, 750 US Highway 202, Suite 500, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The metals lead and arsenic and the pesticide dieldrin were reported in soil and groundwater. The intended future use of the property is residential. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is the Statewide health standard/site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in Bucks County Courier Times on June 1, 2022. Application received: January 24, 2024.
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.
Mather Coal Site, Primary Facility ID # 628482, 1st and 8th Streets, Mather, PA 15346, Morgan Township, Greene County. AMO Environmental Decisions, 875 North Easton Road, Suite 10, Doylestown, PA 18902 on behalf of Greene County Industrial Development Authority, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The former Gateway site initially operated as a coal processing and loading facility to support deep mining operations of the Pittsburgh coal seam from the early 1920's to the early 1960's. From 1975 through 1984, Gateway Forest Products operated a creosote treatment plant at the Site. Since 1984 the Gateway site has been used for the storage of heavy equipment and construction materials as well as several large piles of creosote-treated timbers left from the Gateway operations. Environmental investigations performed from the 1990's through 2023 have identified arsenic, 1,1-Biphenyl, benzo(A)Pyrene, and Benzo(B)Fluoranthene in soils at concentrations above applicable PA DEP Non-Residential MSCs. Large coal refuse piles were regraded and revegetated as part of a coal refuse pile reclamation project completed by BAMR in 2016. A portion of the site not within the regraded sections of the parcel, approximately 15.3 acres is proposed to be redeveloped into a nonresidential solar farm. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Observer-Reporter on February 14, 2024. Application received: February 20, 2024.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APPROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: David Balog, P.E., New Source Review Section Chief, 814-332-6328.
37-00331F: RWE Holding Company, 535 Rundle Rd, New Castle, PA 16101, Taylor Township, Lawrence County. Application received: October 16, 2023. For the replacement of a Cartridge Dust Collector controlling the dry bulk carbon transfer process at the facility. The project potential emissions are estimated at 0.9 tpy PM. The facility is a Natural Minor facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, furthermore pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air pollutants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed activity. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications 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.
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-26-00618A: DeGusipe Services LLC dba DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 65 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, City of Uniontown, Fayette County. Application received: July 14, 2023. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval (PA-26-00618A) to DeGusipe Services, LLC (DeGusipe) to authorize installation and temporary operation of a natural gas-fired multiple chamber cremator for human remains, manufactured by Matthews International, Model No. IE43-PPI rated at 150 lbs/hr and maximum charge capacity of 750 lbs. at their facility located in Uniontown City, Fayette County. Emissions from crematory will be controlled by operating and maintaining the proposed Matthews IE43-PPI according to the manufacturer's specifications and instructions. The plan approval requires that the proposed crematory incinerator shall always be operated and maintained in a manner consistent with good operating, maintenance, and air pollution control practices. Upon authorization of this plan approval the DeGusipe facility's potential to emit will not exceed 1.0 ton VOC, 1.0 ton NOx, 2.14 tons CO, 0.91 ton SOx, 2.14 tons PM10, and 0.67 ton HAPs. The DeGusipe facility is subject to the best available technology (BAT). The emission limit restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work standards practice conditions of the proposed plan approval have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. DeGusipe's Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030. A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-26-00618A) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
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: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
48-00095, Ecopax, LLC, 3600 Glover Rd., Easton, PA 18040, Forks Township, Northampton County. Application received: February 19, 2024. The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of sources at their polystyrene foam product manufacturing facility. Ecopax is considered a major stationary source for VOCs and is subject to RACT III. The proposed permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
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.
19-00020, Kawneer Company, Inc., 500 East 12th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, City of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. Application received: November 17, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Bloomsburg facility. The facility is currently operating under SMOP 19-00020. The facility's main sources include 56 natural-gas-fired space heaters all rated less than 0.40 MMBtu/hr, six natural-gas-fired space heaters all rated between 3.0 MMBtu/hr and 7.0 MMBtu/hr, one 4.0 MMBtu/hr natural-gas-fired paint drying oven, four 4,000-gallon storage tanks equipped with natural-gas-fired burners, six 7,500-gallon storage tanks equipped with natural-gas-fired burners, one 4.67 MMBtu/hr natural-gas-fired pre-heat furnace, one 5.0 MMBtu/hr natural-gas-fired oven, one 18.8 brake-horsepower propane-fired generator, four spray booths, one paint mixing operation, all painting operations are controlled by booth filters and a thermal oxidizer, one water treatment facility, two wastewater treatment facilities, two 174 brake-horsepower diesel-fired generators, one 51 brake-horsepower diesel-fired generator, one solvent recycler, one powder coating system, two 4,000-gallon pre-treat tanks, 17 anodizing tanks, one Pour and Debridge process, one Insulpour process, and one billet saw with chip collector (vents indoors). The facility has potential emissions of 23.14 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 28.01 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 0.2 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 2.72 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 2.72 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 microns, 24.16 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, 19.50 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and 32,658 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). The Pour and Debridge operation and Insulpour operation were approved via RFD that was submitted with the renewal application. The emission limits 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, as well as 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
36-05106, Premier Custom Built, Inc., 110 Short Street, New Holland, PA 17557, East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 26, 2023. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for its cabinet manufacturing facility. The facility's actual emissions for 2022 were reported as 0.13 tpy CO, 0.15 tpy NOx, 0.08 tpy PM10 and PM2.5, 0.00 tpy SOx, 17.86 tpy VOC, 4.43 tpy of combined HAPs and 1.90 tpy of a single HAP (toluene). The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52, 129.77 and 129.101—129.107.
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.
09-00084, Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960, West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Application received: August 28, 2023. This action is a renewal of a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit. The facility's major emission sources include: three (3) low-NOx boilers, one (1) low-NOx boiler with induced FGR system, and three (3) emergency generator sets. The facility also has various sources that have been determined to be insignificant including three (3) steam-to-heat heat exchangers, four (4) electric chillers, one (1) cooling tower and one (1) small parts washer. Potential emissions at the facility, after electing to take limit are as follows: 24.26 tons per year of NOx; 9.99 tons per year of CO; 46.46 tons per year PM; and less than 1 ton per year each of SOx, VOC and HAP. In addition to applicable State requirements the facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts Dc and IIII and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ. 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 in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Application(s) and 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 and Subchapter F. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, New Source Review Chief, 570-826-2357.
48-00119B, Ultra-Poly Corporation, 102 Demi Road, Portland, PA 18351, Portland Borough, Northampton County. Application received: February 14, 2024.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Ultra-Poly Corporation (102 Demi Road, Portland, PA18351) for their facility located in Portland Borough, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00119b will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
For the installation and operation of two existing baghouse dust collectors at the facility added to building 2 to reduce fugitive PM emissions from plastic processing. This facility is a Non-Title V facility. The baghouse dust collectors will collect 99.9% of particulate emissions generated from the cleaning operations before dust is collected via a hopper to be sent to a landfill. Estimated particulate actual emissions will be 0.368 ton/year. The use of baghouse dust collectors capable of removing 99.9% of emissions meets Department's BAT criteria for this type of process. The company will operate the sources and maintain the system in accordance with the good engineering practices to assure proper operation of the system. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00119B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Shailesh Patel, Environmental Engineer Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2357 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
Parameter 30-Day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumIron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3.
Mining Permit No. 32051301. GP12-32051301. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Buffington and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County. To renew the permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP-12 Authorization. Application received: January 23, 2024. Accepted: February 23, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 30841316. NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Richhill Township, Greene County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit to revise several pond outlet systems and installation of a storm sewer system. One new NPDES point is proposed, and one existing NPDES point will be relocated. Receiving stream: Enlow Fork; classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: January 29, 2024. Accepted: February 28, 2024.
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. 56120116. NPDES No. PA0269174. LCT Energy, LP, 938 Mount Airy Drive, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15904, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 127.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Boone Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 27, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32901602. NPDES No. PA0214442. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, Burrell Township, Indiana County. Transfer of permit and mining activity permit for I-22 Tipple Prep Plant from Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 affecting 40.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 28, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56130105. NPDES No. PA0269298. J & J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 110 Windermere Lane, Somerset, PA 15501, Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. NPDES renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine affecting 95.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Casselman River, classified for the following uses: CWF & WWF. Application received: March 5, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 32830113. NPDES No. PA0605778. Beilchick Brothers, P.O. Box 7, Heilwood, PA 15745, Buffington Township, Indiana County. NPDES renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 410.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Mardis Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: March 5, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 56130111. NPDES No. PA0269361. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County. NPDES Renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 44.9 acres. Receiving stream: Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 27, 2024.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17240102. NPDES No. PA0270075. Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658, Bigler Township and Woodland Township, Clearfield County. Applications for a new bituminous coal surface mine permit and associated NPDES permit affecting 168 acres. The surface mining operation proposes to conduct blasting and includes a proposed wetland encroachment to remove and mitigate two separate areas of wetlands. The areal extent of the wetlands proposed to be impacted is 0.345 acre. Receiving stream(s): Upper Morgan Run to Clearfield Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: March 4, 2024. Accepted: March 4, 2024.
Noncoal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following Table 2 effluent limits apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 2
Parameter 30-day
AverageDaily
MaximumInstantaneous
MaximumSuspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity must always exceed acidity. pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. 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. 56920302. NPDES No. PA0212326. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Shade Township, Somerset County. Renewal of NPDES permit. Receiving stream: Laurel Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: February 29, 2024.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Alicia Cook, Clerical Assistant 3, 814-797-0815.
Mining Permit No. 3072SM2. NPDES No. PA0605336. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Marion Township and Mercer Township, Butler County. Renewal of an NPDES permit. Application received: February 29, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 58130807. William H. Shay, 258 Shay Road, Thompson, PA 18465, Gibson Township, Susquehanna County. Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Harold Davis. Application received: March 4, 2024.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
Parameter 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
NPDES No. PA0219801. Mining Permit No. 17940107. River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Application received: November 22, 2023. Accepted: November 28, 2023.
Modification of an NPDES permit to add an additional outfall for discharge of water resulting from bituminous coal surface mining affecting 531 acres. Receiving stream(s): Saltlick Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF.
The following additional NPDES outfall requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New or Existing Type Discharge Rate 034 (TBNNDA) New Treatment Facility No Discharge There is no proposed surface discharge from the previously listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of NDA pond and dispersion pipes. BAT effluent limits as per 25 Pa. Code § 87.102 will be applied to the outfall effluent entering the New Non-Discharge Alternative (NNDA) system for the protection of the groundwater.
Noncoal 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. PA0009814. Mining Permit No. 4174SM2. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Shade Township, Somerset County. Renewal and modification of NPDES permit affecting 146.5 acres. Receiving stream: Laurel Run classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 9, 2023.
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 outfalls discharge to Laurel Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 001 Existing Treatment/Stormwater Outfall 002 New Treatment/Stormwater Outfall The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
The following limits apply to all weather discharges from all facilities to Laurel Run:
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous
MaximumMeasurement
Frequency
(minimum1)
Sample Type Total Iron (mg/L) 1.5 3.0 3.7 2/Month Grab Total Manganese (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 2/Month Grab Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.75 0.75 0.75 2/Month Grab Specific Conductance (micromhos) Report
2/Month Grab Total Alkalinity (mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab Total Acidity (mg/L) Report
2/Month Grab Net Alkalinity (mg/L) Report
2/Month Calculated pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 2/Month Grab Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35 70 90 2/Month Grab Flow (gpm) Report
2/Month Measured Temperature (°F) Report
2/Month Measured NPDES No. PA0613371. Mining Permit No. 28030301. D L George & Sons Construction Company, 20 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268, Antrim Township, Franklin County. Renewal of NPDES permit affecting approximately 43 acres. Receiving stream: Paddy Run classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: May 24, 2023.
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 outfalls discharge to Paddy Run:
Outfall Number New or Existing Type 001 Existing Stormwater Outfall The following limits apply to dry weather discharges from all facilities to Paddy Run:
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum Measurement Frequency
(minimum1)Sample Type Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) N/A 35 70 90 2/Month Grab Specific Conductance (micromhos) Report
2/Month Grab pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 2/Month Grab Flow (gpm) Report
2/Month Measured Temperature (°F) Report
2/Month Measured The following limits apply to precipitation events less than or equal to the 10-year/24-hour for discharges from all facilities to Paddy Run:
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum Measurement Frequency
(minimum1)Sample Type pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 2/Month Grab Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A N/A 0.5 2/Month Grab Flow (gpm) Report
2/Month Measured The following limits apply to precipitation events greater than the 10-year/24-hour for discharges from all facilities to Paddy Run:
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Discharge Parameter Minimum Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Maximum Measurement Frequency
(minimum1)Sample Type pH (S.U.) 6.0 N/A N/A 9.0 2/Month Grab
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225771. Mining Permit No. 64730304. Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, Dennison Township, Luzerne County. Renew NPDES permit, affecting 147.5 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Wright Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, MF. TMDL for Aluminum, Iron, and Manganese. Application received: November 6, 2023. Non-Discharging Best Management Practices will be in effect. Application received: November 6, 2023.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E0829224-003. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Wysox Township, Bradford County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 28, 2024.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 440 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.80581°, Longitude: -76.363222°);
2. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 250 square feet of Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland and 7,890 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.80581°, Longitude: -76.363222°);
3. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (300 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF) and 2,360 square feet of floodway impacts (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.803318°, Longitude: -76.360137°);
4. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (140 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF) and 2,900 square feet of floodway impacts (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.802847°, Longitude: -76.360142°);
5. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 20 linear feet (160 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF), 7,440 square feet of floodway impacts, and 40 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.800713°, Longitude: -76.359131°);
6. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 2 linear feet (2 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF), 128 square feet of floodway impacts, (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.800352°, Longitude: -76.357994°);
7. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,400 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF), and 7,540 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.798870°, Longitude: -76.357146°);
8. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 1,040 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.799002°, Longitude: -76.354204°);
9. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 840 square feet of floodway impacts to an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF), and 2,140 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.798385°, Longitude: -76.353122°);
10. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 20 linear feet (180 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Wysox Creek (CWF, MF), 2,700 square feet of floodway impacts, and 1,800 square feet of Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.798188°, Longitude: -76.351574°);
11. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 8,440 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.796714°, Longitude: -76.350821°);
12. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline and a timber mat bridge impacting 2,880 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.795139°, Longitude: -76.350832°);
13. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 8 linear feet (13 square feet) of an unnamed tributary to Vought Creek (WWF, MF), 128 square feet of floodway impacts, (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.784365°, Longitude: -76.350365°);
14. a 16-inch diameter temporary waterline impacting 467 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Rome, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.784091°, Longitude: -76.358823°).
The project will result in 80 linear feet (795 square feet) of temporary stream impacts, 18,934 square feet (0.435 acre) of temporary floodway impacts, 32,677 square feet (0.780 acre) of temporary PEM wetland impacts, and 250 square feet (0.006 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts, all for the purpose of establishing a temporary water supply for Marcellus well development in Wysox Township, Bradford County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E4104224-002. Cascade Township, 1456 Kellyburg Road, Trout Run, PA 17771, Cascade Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: January 24, 2024.
This project is the installation of 120` of stacked rock wall with riprap transitions to existing streambank at either end at 2369 Slacks Run Road, Trout Run, PA 17771. The wall is 8` high to match the existing, eroding streambank. This project is being constructed on an area that was a front yard prior to recent, significant stream-caused erosion. Latitude: 41.4459°, Longitude: -76.9370°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E3603223-009. Bent Creek Country Club Golf Course Improvement, Greenside Drive, Lititz, PA 17543, East Hempfield and Manheim Township, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 8, 2023.
To install and maintain a 6-inch HDPE irrigation line across the Little Conestoga Creek (WWF) and along its floodway at three different locations: GP-5-1 (40.121745, -76.357791), GP-5-2 (40.120662, -76.357014), and GP-5-3 (40.119331, -76.356084); and 2) to re-grade and maintain a bunker on Hole # 4 on the floodway of Little Conestoga Creek that will permanently impact approximately 30-linear feet of watercourse, 0.4 acre of floodway, and 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impact, all for the purpose of improving the golf course. The project is located approximately 0.07 mile southwest of the intersection of Shadewood Pi. and Greenside Dr. (Latitude: 40.120437°N; Longitude: -76.357156°W) in East Hempfield and Manheim Township, Lancaster County.
E2203224-001. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 27 West Chocolate Avenue, Suite 100, Hershey, PA 17033, Derry Township, Dauphin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: February 19, 2024.
To demolish and remove existing features temporarily impacting approximately 5,212 square feet of the floodway of Spring Creek (WWF, MF) and permanently impacting approximately 1,009 square feet of the floodway of Spring Creek (WWF, MF). All proposed work is for the purpose of preparing the area for a future attraction. The project is located at Longitude: 40.28727, Latitude: -76.55420 in Derry Township, Dauphin County. There are no wetland impacts associated with this project. Latitude: 40.28727°, Longitude: -76.55420°.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E1105223-001. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, 416 Main Street, Suite 200, Johnstown, PA 15901, City of Johnstown, Cambria County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: July 7, 2023. Latitude: 40° 20` 22", Longitude: -78° 55` 20".
E1105223-001. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, Suite 200, 416 Main Street Johnstown, PA 15901; Pittsburgh ACOE District
To:
1. Construct and maintain 31 lf of 18 in smooth line corrugated plastic culvert, in association with a road crossing of a UNT to Hinckston Run (WWF).
2. Construct and maintain 25 lf of 24 in smooth line corrugated plastic culvert in association with a road crossing of this same UNT to Hinckston Run, at another location.
3. Construct and maintain 71 feet of rock lined channel in this same UNT to Hinckston Run.
4. Construction and maintain access road in 0.044 acre of permanent impact and 0.071 acre of temporary impact in the Floodway of this same UNT to Hinckston Run and floodplain of the Conemaugh River (WWF).
5. Construct and maintain a 20 feet long rock Apron outlet in the floodway of Hinckston Run (WWF).
For the purpose of the construction of a new access road from the existing Iron Street to an area approximately 115 acres of developable property. The project will cumulatively and permanently impact 100 LF of watercourse and 0.15 acre of floodway. The project will cumulatively and temporarily impact 0.29 acre of floodway.
The project site is located at 124 Iron street, City of Johnstown, PA 15906 (Johnstown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 20`, 22"; W: -78°, 55`, 20"; Sub-basin 18; USACE Pittsburgh District), in City of Johnstown, Cambria County.
E6305222-001. Forest View Lane Partners LLC, 3700 S. Water Street, Suite 150, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, North Strabane Township, Washington County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: January 4, 2022. Latitude: 40° 14` 59", Longitude: -80° 9` 35".
E6305222-001. Forest View Land Partners LLC, 3700 S Water Street, Suite 150, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The Applicant has been given consent to:
Construct, operate, and maintain:
1. A 15" diameter, 92 linear foot (LF) smooth lined corrugated plastic pipe (SLCPP) with R-4 outlet protection of R003 an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF), for the purpose of road construction, which will permanently impact 96 LF of watercourse R003 and 9,600 square feet (SF) of its floodway. The crossing will additionally impact a de minimus amount (67 square feet) of Wetland W002, a palustrine emergent (PEM) wetland.
2. An 8" diameter, 40 LF SLCPP extension with R-4 outlet protection, of an existing 8" diameter culverted road crossing of R004 a UNT to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF), for the purpose of road construction, which will permanently impact 55 linear feet of watercourse R004 and 5,500 SF of its floodway.
3. A 15" diameter, 138 linear foot reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) stream enclosure with R-4 outlet protection of R006 a UNT to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF), for the purpose of road construction, which will permanently impact 107 LF of watercourse R006 and 10,700 SF of its floodway. This stream enclosure will additionally impact a de minimus amount (1,330 square feet) of wetland W001, a PEM wetland.
4. One (1) 8" diameter water utility line crossing of R003, one (1) 8" diameter water utility crossing of R004, and five (5) utility line crossings of R006 consisting of one (1) 2" diameter natural gas line, one (1) 30" diameter storm sewer line, one (1) 8" diameter sanitary sewer line, one (1) 8" water line, and (1) 2" diameter electric utility line. All of these utility line crossings will occur entirely within the fills associated with the road crossings noted in the previously listed items 1, 2, and 3.
5. Roadway fill within the floodway of R007 a UNT to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF), which will permanently impact 7,000 SF of R007's floodway.
6. One (1) 2" diameter natural gas utility line crossing of the floodway of R007. This utility line crossing is entirely within the area of roadway fill noted in the previously listed item 5.
7. One (1) 24" SLCPP stormwater basin outfall structure to R001. This outfall structure will result in permanent impacts to 21 LF of watercourse R001 and 1,050 SF of its floodway.
8. One (1) 24" SLCPP stormwater outfall to R005 UNT to Little Chartiers Creek (HQ-WWF). This outfall structure will result in permanent impacts to 21 LF of watercourse R005 and 1,050 SF of its floodway.
For the purpose of developing approximately 36.5 acres to be utilized as a residential subdivision with 47 lots.
Cumulatively, the project will permanently impact 300 linear feet of UNTs to Little Chartiers Creek and 0.81 acre of their floodways. Mitigation for impacts to watercourses will be provided through enhancement of 400 linear feet of an off-site stream. Additionally, cumulative, permanent wetland impacts are de minimus and total 0.031 acre.
The project site is located along Locust Street, 0.13 miles south of its intersection with Poplar Street (Canonsburg & Washington East, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 14`, 59"; W: -80°, 9`, 35"; Sub-basin 20F; USACE Pittsburgh District), in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Roger Adams, P.E., Sr. Civil Engineer Hydraulic, 717-772-3969.
D06-003. City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601, City of Reading, Berks County. The project is to modify, operate, and maintain the Egelman Reservoir Dam and reservoir located at 2300 Hill Road and across Ross Valley Creek, a tributary to the Schuylkill River, (WWF, MF) in the City of Reading. The project is to lower the hazard potential of the dam by placing 10 feet of engineered fill within the existing reservoir to reduce the normal pool depth to 4.5 feet. The proposal includes a new auxiliary spillway and embankment improvements. The project will impact approximately 2.5 acres of open water resources with the placement/discharge of fill, Latitude: 40.3401°, Longitude: -75.8955°. Application received: December 8, 2023.
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