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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-2116e

[47 Pa.B. 7688]
[Saturday, December 23, 2017]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law; the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).


Coal Permits Issued

California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.

30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Morris and Richhill Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit for installation of the 3A-2 degas borehole. Surface Acres Proposed 2.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 5, 2017. Application received September 19, 2016. Permit issued December 1, 2017.

11841301 and NPDES No. PA0001317. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, (P.O. Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). To renew the NPDES permit for the Cambria Slope Mine No. 33 in Cambria, Allegheny, Munster, Portage, Summerhill and Croyle Townships, Cambria County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on July 26, 2016. Application received February 7, 2014. Permit issued December 5, 2017.

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.

Permit No. 11970104. MB Energy Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Black- lick Township, Cambria County affecting 449.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch of Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 16, 2017. Permit issued: December 6, 2017.

Permit No. 05110101 and NPDES No. PA0263231. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County affecting 216 acres. Receiving streams: Shreves Run and Longs Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The receiving streams are included in the Six Mile Run and Longs Run TMDL. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 1, 2017. Permit issued: December 7, 2017.

Permit No. 32120104 and NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Co., Inc., 3330 Johnstown Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from forestland to unmanaged habitat in Grant Township, Indiana County affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Rairigh Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes, high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 10, 2017. Permit issued: December 7, 2017.

Permit No. 32120104 and NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Co., Inc., 3330 Johnstown Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Grant Township, Indiana County affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Rairigh Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes, high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 10, 2017. Permit issued: December 7, 2017.

New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.

26140401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278149. Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC (250 Lakewood Center, Morgantown, WV 265508). Permit issued for commencement, operation, and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 15.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run and Rubles Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 22, 2015. Permit issued: December 8, 2017.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.

Permit No. 54011301R3. Alfred Brown Coal, (71 Hill Road, Hegins, PA 17938), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 36.5 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: March 16, 2017. Renewal issued: December 4, 2017.

Permit No. PAM113029R. Alfred Brown Coal, (71 Hill Road, Hegins, PA 17938), renewal of General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Underground Mining Permit No. 54011301 in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: March 15, 2017. Renewed issued: December 4, 2017.

Permit No. 54111301R and NPDES Permit No. PA0225011. Little Buck Coal Company, (57 Lincoln Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 1.5 acre, receiving stream: Stumps Run. Application received: February 6, 2017. Renewal issued: December 6, 2017.

Permit No. PAM117053. KK Coal, LLC, (1100 Mountainside Road, Cumbola, PA 17930), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on forfeited J & W Coal Company, Surface Mining Permit No. 54830110 (reclamation project) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: October 31, 2017. Permit issued: December 6, 2017.

Noncoal Permits Issued

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.

PAM417035-GP104. Robert H. Snyder, 237 Notch Road, Duncannon, PA 17020. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50050802 located in Watts Township, Perry County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: Warm Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: November 15, 2017. Coverage Approved December 7, 2017.

PAM417033-GP104. Harry F. Fahnestock, 794 S. 4th Street, Newport, PA 17074. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 50050804 located in Oliver Township, Perry County. Receiving stream: Juniata River classified for the following uses: Warm Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: November 8, 2017. Coverage Approved December 7, 2017.

PAM417034-GP104. Jesse M. Kauffman, # 9 Meadowside Lane, Belleville, PA 17004. General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Non-Coal Permit No. 44012801 located in Menno Township, Mifflin County. Receiving stream: Little Kishacoquillas Creek classified for the following uses: Cold Water Fishes, Migratory Fishes. There are no potable water supplies located within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: November 3, 2017. Coverage Approved December 7, 2017.

Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.

42140802. Joseph E. Johnson (396 Newell Creek Road, Eldred, PA 16731). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine in Annin Township, McKean County. Restoration of 5.0 acres completed. Receiving streams: Newell Creek. Application Received: September 25, 2017. Final bond release approved: November 20, 2017.

42060803. Joseph E. Johnson (396 Newell Creek Road, Eldred, PA 16731). Final bond release for a small industrial minerals surface mine in Annin Township, McKean County. Restoration of 5.0 acres completed. Receiving streams: Newell Creek. Application Received: September 25, 2017. Final bond release approved: November 8, 2017.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.

Permit No. 5276SM5C12 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595217. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Dingman Township, Pike County, receiving stream: Sawkill Creek. Application received: July 18, 2017. Renewal issued: December 6, 2017

Permit No. PAM117042. Wilkes-Barre Materials, LLC, (500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708), General NPDES Stormwater Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 6473SM3 in Plains Township and Laflin Borough, Luzerne County, receiving stream: Gardner Cree. Application received: September 24, 2017. Permit issued: December 6, 2017.

Permit No. PAM117045. Ransom Quarry Co., Inc., (1001 Underwood Road, Olyphant, PA 18411), General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Surface Mining Permit No. 5377SM1 in Ransom Township, Lackawanna County, receiving stream: Susquehanna River. Application received: October 12, 2017. Permit issued: December 6, 2017.

Permit No. 7174SM1C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0009407. Hempt Brothers, Inc., (P.O. Box 278, Camp Hill, PA 17011), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Swatara Township and Steelton Borough, Dauphin County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary of Susquehanna River. Application received: October 17, 2014. Renewal issued: December 8, 2017.

ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS


Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.

Blasting Permits Issued

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.

Permit No. 15174105. Rock Work, Inc., (1257 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422), construction blasting for Dowlin Forge Station in East Brandywine Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 31, 2018. Permit issued: December 5, 2017.

Permit No. 19174104. Maurer & Scott Sales, Inc., (122 Thomas Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036), construction blasting for Millville Compressor Station 610 in Orange Township, Columbia County with an expiration date of December 4, 2018. Permit issued: December 5, 2017.

Permit No. 38174123. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Bell & Evans Commercial Development in Bethel Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 29, 2018. Permit issued: December 5, 2017.

Permit No. 15174106. Brubacher Excavating, Inc., (825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Kimberton Glen in East Pikeland Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 20, 2018. Permit issued: December 7, 2017.

Permit No. 36174148. Abel Construction Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 476, Mountville, PA 17554), construction blasting for Heatherwoods Phase 3 in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 29, 2018. Permit issued: December 7, 2017.

Permit No. 3614149. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting for Masonic Village in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County with an expiration date of November 30, 2018. Permit issued: December 11, 2017.

Permit No. 38174122. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., (P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345), construction blasting at 70 Bordenersville Road for a warehouse in Union Township, Lebanon County with an expiration date of November 22, 2018. Permit issued: December 11, 2017.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

 This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

 For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).

 The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity*
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.

 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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 77 are as follows:

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.

 In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.

 More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

 Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.

 Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

 The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.

Coal NPDES Permits Issued

California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.

NPDES No. PA0215198 (Mining Permit No. 03981301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-1504). A revision to the NPDES Permit issued on August 10, 2016 for the Parkwood Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. This Amendment is the Department of Environmental Protection's final action to settle Environmental Hearing Board Appeal Docket No. 2016-124-R. The settlement is contained in an April 13, 2017 Consent Order and Agreement entered into by the Department of Environmental Protection and Western Allegheny Energy. LLC which was transferred to Rosebud Mining Company. In settlement, the permittee, Rosebud Mining Company, was required to submit an NPDES Permit Application to have the osmotic pressure effluent limitation at Outfall 002 amended.

 Copies of the full agreement may be reviewed by an interested person on request during normal business hours of the Department of Environmental Protection, and are in the possession of: Matthew A. Kessler, Assistant Counsel, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412.442.4262. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Crooked Creek TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on April 25, 2017. Application received April 25, 2017. Permit issued December 1, 2017.

 Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.

 The facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:

Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek

 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 39` 37" Long: 79° 19` 43") are:

30-Day Daily Instant.
ParameterMinimum Average Maximum Maximum
Flow (mgd) - - 1.1
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 -
Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90
Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 -
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report
Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor and Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).

 Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.

 Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

 Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.


Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.

Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS

Northeast Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.

E02-1767. Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, Inc., P.O. Box 472, Wexford, PA 15090, in Pine Township, Allegany County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District.

 To construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge across Wexford Run (CWF), having a 40-foot span and a 4-foot approximate underclearance and to construct and maintain riprap bank stabilization along 19 feet of the right bank of a tributary to Wexford Run (CWF). The project is located approximately 300 feet east of the termination of Bowman Lane (Emsworth, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 36` 57.3"; Longitude: -80° 03` 47.7").

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.

Borough of Ephrata, 124 South State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 in Ephrata Borough and Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To install and maintain aerial electric line attached to monopoles in the floodplain of Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF) (Latitude: 40.1940°, Longitude: -76.1663°). No wetlands will be permanently impacted by the project. The permit was issued on December 11, 2017.

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.

E41-684. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8451. Flood Repairs—DR 4292 Area 7 in Cascade, McIntyre and McNett Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District (Grover and Barbours, PA Quadrangles N:41° 30` 29" W: -76° 48` 53").

 DCNR has applied for a Small Projects—Joint Permit to construct, operate and maintain flood repairs along Pleasant Stream in Cascade, McIntyre and McNett Township—Lycoming County. The permit pertains to flood repairs of DCNR road and bridges along pleasant stream and its tributaries in Loyalsock State Forest.

 A total of nineteen (19) permanent stream impacts are proposed to Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV), UNT to Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV), North Pleasant Stream (HQ-CWF, EV) and Bovier Run (HQ-CWF, EV). Project watercourse impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 1,447 linear feet (35,390 square feet) of permanent stream impacts.

 A total of four (4) permanent floodway impacts are proposed. Project floodway impacts shall include and be limited to a total of 375 linear feet (11,300 square feet) of permanent floodway impacts.

 There are no wetland impacts being proposed.

 This project proposes to have the following impacts:

STREAM IMPACT TABLE:

Impact # Station Resource
Name
Municipality Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat. Long.
1
0+91
UNT Pleasant Stream Cascade Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 30 240 41.50778
76.81579
2
0+91
UNT Pleasant Stream Cascade Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 10 60 41.50778
76.81579
3
0+91
UNT
Pleasant Stream
Cascade Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 50 2,000 41.50778
76.81579
4
1+10
UNT Pleasant Stream Cascade Common Borrow HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 15 1,050 41.50788
76.81493
6
0+00
North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 90 2,340 41.50722
76.82058
7
0+00
North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 45 450 41.50722
76.82058
8
0+00
North Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 95 760 41.50722
76.82058
9
0+00
North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 100 2,000 41.50722
76.82058
10
3+95 to
5+61
Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 166 1,328 41.50780
76.81953
11
16+17
Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 25 125 41.50827
76.81519
12
16+17
Pleasant Stream McNett Riprap HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 25 125 41.50827
76.81519
13
20+25 to 23+75
Pleasant Stream Cascade Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Class A Wild 0 0 350 14,000 41.50848
76.81252
14
31+68
Bovier Run McIntyre Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 41 492 41.49801
76.84079
15
31+68
Bovier Run McIntyre Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 50 1,250 41.49801
76.84079
16
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 70 210 41.50573
76.82320
17
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 55 660 41.50573
76.82320
18
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 130 3,900 41.50573
76.82320
19
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Common Borrow HQ-CWF, EV Wild 0 0 100 4,400 41.50573
76.82320
TOTAL 0 0 1,447 35,390

FLOODWAY IMPACT TABLE:

Impact # Station Resource Name Municipality Activity Listed Trout Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Lat. Long.
6
0+00
North Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Class A Wild 0 0 90 2,340 41.50722
76.82058
17
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Wild 0 0 55 660 41.50573
76.82320
18
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Debris Removal Wild 0 0 130 3,900 41.50573
76.82320
19
90+02
UNT Pleasant Stream McNett Common Borrow Wild 0 0 100 4,400 41.50573
76.82320
TOTAL 0 0 375 11,300

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.

E02-1654-A2, Riverlife, 707 Grant St., Suite 3500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 Has been given consent to:

 Amend Permit No. E02-1654-A1 to include the construction and maintenance of a temporary construction causeway along the right bank of the Monongahela River (WWF & N), for the purpose of linking Point State Park and the downtown Pittsburgh area to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Great Allegheny Passage. The project will impact approximately 435.0 linear feet of stream channel. As compensation for these impacts, shallow water habitat will be enhanced at the request of the Pa Fish & Boat Commission by the creation of a rock-reef structure in the footprint of the construction causeway after construction has been completed. The project is located at the Smithfield Street Bridge, approximately 4,000.0 feet upstream from the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers (Pittsburgh West, PA Quadrangle N: 11.2 inches; West: 0.2 inches; Latitude: 40°26`12"; Longitude: -80°00`05") in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

E30-251, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Wayne Township, Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 Has been given consent to:

 1. Remove an existing single span concrete Tee beam bridge, 27.9` long, 24.0` wide, with an under clearance of 4.5` over Bells Run (WWF) (aka Stream # 1);

 2. Construct and maintain a replacement single span, precast concrete box culvert, 30.8` long, 24.0` wide with an under clearance of 6.0` over Bells Run (WWF), which includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches;

 3. Bells Run (WWF) (aka Stream 1) will be temporarily impacted (91 LF) due to a temporary stream diversion for the removal of the existing structure. Due to the placement of the new culvert Bells Run (aka Stream # 1) will be permanently impacted 52 LF;

 4. To relocate a portion of an unnamed tributary to Bells Run (WWF) (aka Stream # 2) through approximately 67` of an 18" replacement pipe culvert, which will be installed underneath Township Road T-472, and 81.3` of reconstructed watercourse,

 5. UNT to Bells Run (WWF) (aka Stream 2) will be temporarily impacted (162 LF) due to a temporary stream diversion.

 6. In addition, approximately 0.006 acre of wetlands will be permanently impacted due to the relocation of a UNT to Bells Run (WWF) (aka Stream # 2).

 For the purpose of replacing the existing, structurally deficient bridge on a new horizontal alignment, with associated changes in the approach roads and stormwater management facilities, to meet current design standards. The project will permanently and cumulatively impact approximately 285` of watercourse and 0.006 acre of PEM wetland, and will temporarily impact 253` of watercourse and 0.007 acre of wetland. Mitigation for these impacts will be provided by constructing the aforementioned, relocated watercourse, and by restoring the temporarily impacted areas to original grades. The project is located where Oak Forest Road (S.R. 3013) crosses over Bells Run, near its intersection with Township Road T472 (Holbrook, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 39° 46` 17"; Longitude: -80° 16` 18"; Subbasin 19G; Pittsburgh Corps District), in Wayne Township, Greene County.

E63-698, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P.O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17057, Robinson Township and Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 Has been given consent to:

 1. Place fill in 640 LF of an Unnamed Tributary (UNT) to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 3) (WWF) to construct and maintain a 386` × 10` × 6` box culvert.

 2. Place fill in 61 LF of stream channel, and relocate and maintain 839 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 5) (WWF).

 3. Place fill in 230 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 5) (WWF) to construct and maintain a 124` × 14` × 6` box culvert.

 4. Place fill in 168 LF of Robinson Run (WWF) to construct and maintain a 120` × 20` × 8` box culvert.

 5. Place fill in 135 LF of in a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 6) (WWF) to construct and maintain a 163.5` × 10` × 8` box culvert.

 6. Place fill in 210 LF of a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 13) (WWF) to construct and maintain a 409` × 4` culvert.

 7. Place and maintain fill in 1,228 LF in a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 4) (WWF).

 8. Construct and maintain 70 LF of riprap streambank protection in a UNT to Robinson Run (aka Robinson Run UNT 4) (WWF).

 9. Place and maintain fill in 0.737 acre of PEM wetland in the Robinson Run watershed (WWF).

 10. Install and maintain road associated stormwater facilities and outfalls in the Robinson Run watershed (WWF).

 11. Place and maintain 16,467 cubic yards of fill in 0.097 acre of floodplain in the Robinson Run watershed (WWF).

 The activities are in association with constructing a new section (Section 55A-2) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as a component of the overall construction of a new 13.3-mile section (aka The Southern Beltway Project) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, between U.S Route 22, and Interstate 79 (a.k.a. The Southern Beltway project). The structures and activities requiring authorization for Section 55A-2 in Mount Pleasant and Robinson Townships, Washington County (Clinton, Oakdale, and Midway, PA Quadrangle; starting at Latitude: 40° 23` 21" Longitude: -80° 16` 49"; and ending at Latitude: 40° 21` 32" Longitude: -80° 15` 08") will permanently impact a total of approximately 4,171 linear feet (LF) of various watercourses, resulting in a permanent loss of 2,672 LF of regulated watercourses and 0.737 acre of wetland, and temporarily impact a total of approximately 2,134 LF of various watercourse and 0.411 acre of wetland.

 To compensate for the watercourse impacts associated with Section 55A-2 of the Southern Beltway Project, the stream mitigation plan includes the on-site relocation of 839 LF of stream channel, 70 LF of bank stabilization, and restoration of approximately 3,217 LF of various tributaries in the Buck Run watershed, in Donegal Township, Washington County (West Middletown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 8` 34" Longitude: -80° 25` 10"). Although final plans for future projects are not available, the applicant estimates that the aforementioned future subprojects and the current project will permanently affect a cumulative total of approximately 7.455 acres wetlands. As compensation for these wetland impacts, the applicant will construct approximately 8.3 acres of wetlands, at a site approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of S.R. 18, and Joffre Bulger Road, in Smith Township, Washington County (Clinton, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 23` 16" Longitude: -80° 22` 24").

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.

D14-133EA. Daniel A. Devlin, Director, Bureau of Forestry, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8767, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8767, Potter Township, Centre County, USACOE Baltimore District.

 Project proposes to remove the Penn Nursery No. 2 Dam for the purpose of eliminating a threat to public safety and restoring approximately 350 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes construction of an armored stream channel, using native bed material, and placement of sub-surface log structures to create riffle habitat in the stream channel through the former reservoir. Wetlands will also be created within the former impoundment. The project is located across a tributary to Potter Run (CWF) (Spring Mills, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.7792; Longitude: -77.6137).

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

 The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.

 Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.

 For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.

 Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.

Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.

ESCP No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
ESG020011801(1) Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne & Pike Wyalusing, Tuscarora and Asylum Townships
Clifford Township
Berlin & Palmyra Townships
Westfall & Lackawaxen Townships
Bradford County: Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, Brewster Creek (WWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, Wyalusing Creek (WWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, tributaries to Little Tuscarora Creek (CWF, MF). Susquehanna County: Idlewild Creek (CWF, MF), Lower East Branch Tunkhannock Creek (CWF, MF). Wayne County: tributaries to Indian Orchard Brook (HQ-CWF, MF), Swamp Brook (HQ-CWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, tributaries to Rattlesnake Creek (EV, MF), tributaries to Tinkwig Creek (HQ-CWF, MF). Pike County: West Falls Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, Pinchot Brook (EV, MF) and tributaries thereof, Dimock Meadow Brook (EV, MF) and tributaries thereof, tributary to Vantine Brook (HQ-CWF, MF), Vandermark Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and tributaries thereof,
Laurel Brook (HQ-CWF, MF), Deep Brook (EV, MF) and tributaries thereof, Crawford Branch (HQ-CWF, MF), Cummings Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, Rosetown Creek (HQ-CWWF, MF) and tributaries thereof, tributary to Delaware River (HQ-CWF, MF) and the Delaware River (WWF, MF)
ESG02000160001(2) Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002-5089
Wayne County
Pike County
Berlin Township
Palmyra Township
Texas Township
Lackawaxen Township
UNT to Indian Orchard Brook (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Swamp Brook (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Rattlesnake Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Swamp Brook
(HQ-CWF, MF)
EV Wetlands
UNT to Rattlesnake Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Tinkwig Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Tinkwig Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to West Falls Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
West Falls Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Westcolang Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to O'Donnell Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
O'Donnell Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Lackawaxen River (HQ-TSF, MF)
Lackawaxen River (HQ-TSF, MF)
UNT to Lords Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
Lords Creek
(HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Delaware River (HQ-CWF, MF)
UNT to Mast Hope Creek (HQ-CWF, MF)
EV Wetlands

Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 W Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

ESCP 2 # ESG00350150001(1)
Applicant Name Atlantic Sunrise Project, Chapman Loop
Contact Person
Address
City, State, Zip North Bend, PA 17760
County Clinton
Township(s) Chapman Twp
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Youngs Womans Creek (HQ-CWF), Post Hollow (HQ-CWF), Mudlick Run
 (HQ-CWF), Paddy Run (HQ-CWF)

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.

ESCGP-2 No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
ESG0029170001 Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc.
707 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Westmoreland County Murrysville Municipality; Salem Township UNT to Turtle Creek (TSF); UNT to Kemerer Hollow (HQ-CWF); Kemerer Hollow (HQ-CWF); UNT to Steels Run (HQ-CWF); Steels Run (HQ-CWF); UNT to Haymakers Run (HQ-CWF); Haymakers Run (HQ-CWF)

Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.

ESCGP-2 # ESX12-019-0178A—Kozik Freshwater
 Impoundment—Major Modification
Applicant XTO Energy, Inc
Contact Ms. Melissa Breitenbach
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Butler Township(s) Summit
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Coal
 Run

ESCGP-2 # ESG17-047-0008—NFG—Midstream Permit—
 Clermont Keyhole Pipeline
Applicant NFG Midstream Clermont, LLC
Contact Mr. Michael Kasprzak
Address 1100 State Street
City Erie State PA Zip Code 16501
County Elk Township(s) Jones
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Maple Run
 (HQ-CWF, MF) (EV), UNT to Maple Run (HQ-CWF,
 MF) (EV), and South Fork Straight Creek (HQ-CWF,
 MF) (EV)

Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0040
Applicant Name ARD Operating LLC
Contact Person Stephen Barondea
Address 33 W Third St, Suite 300
City, State, Zip Williamsport, PA 17701
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cummings & Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to First
 Fork Larrys Ck (EV); Left Fork Funston Run (EV);
 Right Fork Funston Run (EV); Lawshe Run (EV)
 Secondary—First Fork Larrys Ck (EV); Funston
 Run (EV); Second Fork Larrys Ck (EV)

ESCGP-2 # ESX12-015-0071(01)
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754
County Bradford
Township(s) Burlington
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Bailey Run
 (WWF, MF)
 Secondary—Sugar Ck

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-117-17-0049
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 150 N Dairy Ashford, E1296-E
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77079
County Tioga
Township(s) Charleston
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Catlin Hollow
 (TSF)

ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0037
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to
 Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF)
 Secondary—Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF)

ESCGP-2 # ESG29-105-17-0022
Applicant Name JKLM Energy LLC
Contact Person Scott Blauvelt
Address 2200 Georgetowne Dr, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Sewickley, PA 15143
County Potter
Township(s) Summit
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Nelson
 Run (HQ-CWF); Nelson Run (HQ-CWF); Mill Ck
 (HQ-CWF)
 Secondary—Nelson Run (HQ-CWF); Mill Ck (HQ-CWF);
 Allegheny River (CWF)

ESCGP-2 # ESX29-117-17-0050
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 150 N Dairy Ashford, E1296-E
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77079
County Tioga
Township(s) Rutland
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Mill Ck (TSF)

ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0038
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to
 Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF); Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF)
 Secondary—Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF); Lycoming Ck
 (EV)


SPECIAL NOTICES

Air Quality; Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) Plan

Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.

 Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. located in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.

 In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Milton Plant owned and operated by Jeraco Enterprises, Inc. in Milton Borough, Northumberland County.

 The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.

 The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (49-00014) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal this includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) requirements in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing sources at this facility.

 The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:

Source RACT II Requirements
Source 101A—Spray Layup & Cleanup Operations No gelcoat material shall contain styrene in excess of 37%, by weight, and no resin material shall contain styrene in excess of 36%, by weight; the total combined emission of volatile organic compounds shall not exceed 63 tons in any 12 consecutive month period; the total combined emission of styrene shall not exceed 50.2 tons in any 12 consecutive month period; records of material usage and VOC emissions; all gel coats and resins shall be applied using airless spray systems, or equivalent or better, as determined by the Department; all solvents used for spray line cleaning shall be flushed into closed containers, under no circumstances shall cleanup solvent be removed from spray lines by spraying through a spray gun; all containers of solvent and waste solvent shall be kept closed when not in actual use and all solvent-wet rags shall be stored in closed containers when not in actual use; under no circumstances shall waste solvent be disposed of or solvent-wet rags, etc. be treated or pretreated prior to disposal or reuse by subjecting them to air drying or any other means of solvent removal which would cause solvent to be evaporated into the air; the only cleanup solvent to be used for spray line flushing and spray equipment cleanup activities shall be acetone, unless Department approval is granted for the use of an alternative cleanup solvent.
Source 102A—Surface Coating & Cleanup Operations All clear coatings (transparent top coats) used in Source 102A shall contain no more than 4.5 pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of coating, less water and exempt compounds, as applied; all primer coating materials used in Source 102A shall contain no more than 4.8 pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of coating, less water and exempt compounds, as applied; all basecoat coating materials used in Source 102A shall contain no more than 5.0 pounds of volatile organic compounds per gallon of coating, less water and exempt compounds, as applied; the only cleanup solvent to be used for spray line
flushing and spray equipment cleanup activities associated with Source 102A shall be acetone, unless Department approval is granted for the use of an alternative cleanup solvent; all surface coatings shall be applied using a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray system, or equivalent or better spray system, as determined by the Department; all solvents used for spray line cleaning shall be flushed into closed containers; under no circumstances shall cleanup solvent be removed from spray lines by spraying through a spray gun. All containers of solvent and waste solvent shall be kept closed when not in actual use and all solvent-wet rags shall be stored in closed containers when not in actual use. Under no circumstances shall waste solvent be disposed of or solvent-wet rags, etc. be treated or pre-treated prior to disposal or reuse by subjecting them to air drying or any other means of solvent removal which would cause solvent to be evaporated into the air; store all VOC-containing coatings, thinners or coating-related waste materials and VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers; ensure that mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing coatings, thinners or coating-related waste materials and VOC-containing cleaning materials are kept closed at all times, except when depositing or removing these materials; minimize spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners or coating-related waste materials and VOC-containing cleaning materials and clean up spills immediately; convey VOC-containing coatings, thinners or coating-related waste materials and VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.

Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested by February 1, 2018, to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on February 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659. The last day to preregister to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be February 1, 2018.

 Any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether a hearing will be held, will be posted online at http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/North-central-Regional-Office/Pages/default.aspx. Contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659 or monitor this web site to determine if a hearing will be held.

 Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.

 Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. A 30-day comment period from December 23, 2017, 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 RACT II Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT II Plan.

 All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at (570) 327-0550.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-2116. Filed for public inspection December 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]



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