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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 21-1474a

[51 Pa.B. 5697]
[Saturday, September 4, 2021]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

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.

 Persons 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.

 Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS

Agricultural Operation
Name and Address
CountyTotal
Acres
Animal Equivalent UnitsAnimal
Type
Special Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
New
Michael Wilt
1408 Pointer Road
Everett, PA 15537
Bedford 844.8 1,580.71 Swine NA Renewal
Warrior Ridge Farm
242 Caribbean Road
Everett, PA 15537
Bedford 323 3,263.25 Swine NA Renewal
Sloat Crane Farm
Rose Crane
170 Daugherty Road
York, PA 17404
York 110 524.86 Poultry—
Turkeys
NA Renewal
Benner's Swine Barn, LLC
56 Platt Hollow Road
Thompsontown, PA 17094
Juniata 574 611.45 Swine NA Renewal
Hord Family Farms, LLC
Franklin Hog Farm
8815 Dry Run Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Franklin 0 1,588.7 Swine None Renewal
Heisler's Egg Farm, Inc.
757 Valley Road
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Schuylkill 175.6 1,522.90 Poultry (layers) HQ Renewal
Kish View Farm
4733 E. Main Street
Belleville, PA 17004
Mifflin 778 1,279.63 Dairy Cows Tea Creek—
HQ CWF Kish Creek—
HQ CWF
Renewal
L&W Farms LLC
4251 Fletcher Drive
Greencastle, PA 17225
Franklin 233 1.68 Heifer and Poultry NA Renewal


PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PERMITS

 Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.

 Persons 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 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, the Department 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.

 Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).

Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Permit No. 2821506, Public Water Supply.

Applicant APX Enclosures Inc
Municipality Antrim Township
County Franklin
Responsible Official Scott Rockmore
Project Contact
9156 Molly Pitcher Highway
Greencastle, PA 17225
Type of Facility Public Water Supply
Consulting Engineer Lee S. Zeger III, P.E.
CES Engineering, LLC
7910 Sunrise Camp Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Application Received: March 24, 2021
Description of Action Installation of Well No. 2 and treatment including softening, reverse osmosis, and disinfection.

WATER ALLOCATIONS


Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.

Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5887.

Contact: Kimberleigh Rivers, Clerk Typist 2, 424.250.5887.

WA-09-964 Water Allocations. Plumstead Township, 5186 Stump Road, Pipersville, PA 18947, Plumstead Township, Bucks County. Granting to right to purchase water from North Wales Water Authority to serve two developments in Plumstead Township.

LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1


Acknowledgment of Notices 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 (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of any Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons 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 the Department. A NOI to Remediate filed with the Department 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. A person 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 the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons 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 previously listed person, 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 the content of a NOI to Remediate, please contact the Environmental Cleanup Program Manager in the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office under which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at the appropriate Regional Office listed. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

 The Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Notice(s) of Intent to Remediate:

Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.

Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.

402 Basin Street, 402 Basin Street, Allentown, PA 18103, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Pennoni, 1900 Market St, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Serfass Construction, 3764 Mauch Chunk Road, Allentown, PA 18104, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with metals and benzo(a)pyrene from historic operations as an incinerator, solid waste, rock, and soil disposal facility. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on August 13, 2021.

Stabler Center-Parcel 12, Center Valley Parkway and Old Bethlehem Pike, Center Valley, PA 18034, Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County. Pennoni, 1900 Market St, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Lehigh University, 306 S New Street, Suite 428, Bethlehem, PA 18105, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated with metals from historic mining operations. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on August 20, 2021.

Solomon Property, 20 & 24 Bastian Lane, Allentown, PA 18104, Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Crawford Environmental Services, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508, on behalf Edwin & Marjorie Solomon, 24 Bastian Lane, Allentown, PA 18104, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Lehigh Valley Press on August 18, 2021.

Former CertainTeed-compressor oil release, 1220 Oak Hill Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707 Wright Township, Luzerne County. Barry Isett & Associates, 1170 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, on behalf of Grand Landmark Realty NY Inc., 1303 53rd St, Suite 140, Brooklyn, NY 11219, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of compressor oil. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Citizens Voice on August 16, 2021.

Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 1940, 484-250-5787, Charline Bass.

Keystone Place at East Falls, LLC, 3310 Fox Street AKA 2905 Abbottsford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Craig Herr, PG, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, Suite 300, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Joseph A. Felici, Keystone Place at East Falls, LLC, 930 Henrietta Avenue, Suite B, Huntington Valley, PA 19106 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to contain petroleum impacted soil. The proposed future use of the property will continue to be nonresidential commercial use. The proposed cleanup standard for the site is site-specific standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Local on April 1, 2021.

DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS


Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Administratively Complete Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.

Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

General Permit Application No. WMGR019SC004. R.H. Sheppard Company, Inc., 101 Philadelphia Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. General Permit WMGR019 authorizes the beneficial use of foundry wastes from (1) waste foundry sand from ferrous and nonferrous casting foundries, (2) system dust generated by ferrous metal casting foundries, or (3) slag and refractories generated by ferrous metal casting foundries for use as (1) roadway construction material, (2) a component or ingredient in the manufacturing of concrete or asphalt products, (3) a soil additive or soil substitute, and (4) non-roadway construction. The application for determination of applicability was determined to be administratively complete by the Waste Management Program on August 20, 2021.

 Comments concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Permits Section Chief, PADEP Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-705-4706. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Waste Management Program, 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.

AIR QUALITY

PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.

 The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.

 Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.

 Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.

 Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the Regional Office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.

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

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

18-00021D: Avery Dennison Performance Polymers (171 Draketown Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751) for the construction and operation of the R-900 emulsion reactor system at their facility located in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. This is a State Only ''Synthetic Minor'' facility. The Department's review of the information contained in the application submitted by Avery Dennison Performance Polymers, indicates that the sources will comply with all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the fugitive air contaminant emission requirement of 25 Pa. Code § 123.1, the particulate matter emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.13, the sulfur oxide emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 and the visible emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.41. The plan approval, if issued, will subsequently be incorporated into the State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit via an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 once the permittee has complied with all terms and conditions of the plan approval. Based upon this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction and operation of the R-900 emulsion reactor system. The following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. All volatile organic compounds captured from the R-900 emulsion reactor system incorporated into Source ID P102 shall be ducted to Control Device C102C. The volatile organic compound destruction efficiency of Control Device C102C shall be equal to, or greater than 99% or a VOC concentration not to exceed 20 parts per million (as propane) by volume, dry basis (ppmdv) at 3% oxygen at all times. The combustion chamber temperature of Control Device C102C shall not be less than 1,600oF at any time while controlling air contaminant emissions from the R-900 emulsion reactor system incorporated in Source ID P102. Work practice requirements to operate the sources and control devices with good air pollution control practices. Recordkeeping and Reporting conditions to verify compliance with the emission limitations and all applicable requirements. A copy of the plan approval application and the Department's review is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's 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 570-327-3636. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.


Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.

Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.

09-00090:  Praxair Distribution, Inc. (1 Steele Rd E, Morrisville, PA 19067-3613) for the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit to fill and recycle gas cylinders for industry. This facility is in Falls Township, Bucks County. Sources of emissions include: one (1) Base Products Gas Cabinet, one (1) Acid Products Gas Cabinet, one (1) Manual Paint Spray Booth, one (1) Automated Spray Coating Booth and one (1) Shot Blaster. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.

 Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.

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

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

55-00002: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (P.O. Box 500, Selinsgrove, PA 17870) to issue an initial state only ''natural minor'' operating permit for their Selinsgrove Center located in Penn Township, Snyder County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 55-00002. The facility's main sources are three natural gas-fired boilers which utilize # 2 fuel oil as backup as well as several emergency generators. The facility has potential emissions of 33.7 tons per year (tpy) of NOx, 1.2 tpy of SOx, 5.4 tpy of PM10, 10.5 tpy of CO, 3.7 tpy of VOCs, 0.5 tpy of total HAPs, and 34,482 tpy of GHGs. The proposed state only operating permit incorporates the terms and conditions of General Permit GP1-55-00002B, for the construction of two new boilers and the modification of one existing boiler to operate on # 2 fuel oil as backup, which was authorized by the Department on January 22, 2020. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.

Southwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.

26-00475: Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc./Jim Mountain Quarry (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687-1301). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a natural minor State Only Operating Permit for the processing of limestone aggregate at their facility located in Springfield Township, Fayette County.

 Amerikohl operates a limestone processing plant including of three crushers, three screens, various conveyors and stockpiles, truck loading/unloading, and haul roads. This facility will be limited to 2,600 hours of operation per 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp). This facility has the potential to emit 15.04 tons of PM10. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit.

 The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by contacting Tom Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, directly.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (26-00475) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.

56-00307: Rockwood Manufacturing Company Inc. (300 Main St., P.O. Box 79, Rockwood, PA 15557). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441 and 127.425, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed, facility-wide, synthetic minor, State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of a metal parts for doors fabrication facility, known as the Rockwood Plant, located in Rockwood Borough Township, Somerset County.

 The facility's air contamination sources consist of two (2) degreasers, surface plating, etching, polishing, and painting equipment, and building heaters (2.893 MMBtu/hr total).

 Annual potential emissions are 22 tons of VOC, 3 tons of PM10, 3 tons of PM2.5, 1 ton of NOx, 1 ton of CO, 7 tons of toluene, and 7 tons of all HAPs combined. Sources at the Rockwood Plant are subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the plant.

 The application, the DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.

 Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (56-00307) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.

 All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place, and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.

63-00636: McGrew Welding & Fabricating, Inc., Donora Site (P.O. Box 87, Donora, PA 15033). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) for the operation of McGrew Welding & Fabricating's Donora Site in the borough of Donora, Washington County.

 Equipment at this facility includes a surface coating operation, a conveyor system, barge unloading, coal storage piles, sand/gravel storage piles, paved/unpaved roads, and material handling/truck unloading. Actual emissions from the sources at this facility are between 3.0 and 5.0 tons per year of VOC and 5.0 tons per year of particulate matter less than ten microns.

 The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emissions limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.

 The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.

 Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 63-00636) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.

 A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.

Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.

24-00188: Diversified Coatings, Inc., Allegheny Coatings, Servidea Drive Facility (349 Servidea Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853). The Department intends to issue the initial State-Only Operating Permit of a metal parts coating facility located in Ridgway Township, Elk County. Permitted air contamination sources at the facility are four paint booths, a curing oven, two evaporators, and a parts washer. Sources at the facility were initially authorized through PA 24-188A. With respect to requirements of PA 24-188A, several changes are incorporated into the initial operating permit. The paint booths are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52e, instead of § 129.52d, as elected by the facility. Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63, the parts washer is incorporated as a permitted source. As required by PA 24-188A, a pressure drop operating limitation is added for the paint booths' fabric filters. For permitting purposes, the facility is Natural Minor.

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 will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).

 The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.

 Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).

 Written comments or objections related to a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.

 Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.

 Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.

Coal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:


Table 1

30-Day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l
Manganese (total)   1.0 to 2.0 mg/l  2.0 to 4.0 mg/l  2.5 to 5.0 mg/l 
Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l
Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l
pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.

California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).

Permit No. 32733709 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214159. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920 to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for Dilltown Facility in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 17, 2021. Application received: June 3, 2021.

Permit No. 03801302 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235385. Consol Mining Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317 to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for reclamation/water treatment only for Margaret No. 7 Mine Water Treatment Plant located in Plumcreek and Cowanshannock Townships, Armstrong County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 17, 2021. Application received: May 27, 2021.

Permit No. 11841301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0001317. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948 to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for construction of an access road and a post-mining land use change for Cambria Slope Mine No. 33 located in Cambria Township, Cambria County affecting 1.8 proposed surface acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 18, 2021. Application received: June 4, 2021.

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

Permit No. 16140109 and NPDES No. PA0259594. K & A Mining, 119 Atwell Lane, Kennerdell, PA 16374, renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Washington Township, Clarion County, affecting 70.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: August 16, 2021.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).

Permit No. 54851325R7. B & B Anthracite Coal Company, 225 Main Street, Joliett, PA 17981, renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.7 acres. Receiving stream: Lorberry Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 26, 2021.

Permit No. 19860101R7. Jac-Mar Coal Co. t/a L & E Coal, P.O. Box 353, Cresco, PA 18326, renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 190.0 acres. Receiving stream: Big Mine Run, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 26, 2021.

Permit No. 19860101C3. Jac-Mar Coal Co. t/a L & E Coal, P.O. Box 353, Cresco, PA 18326, correction of an existing anthracite surface mine operation to update the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanage natural habitat in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 190.0 acres. Receiving stream: Big Mine Run, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 26, 2021.

Noncoal Applications Received

Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:

Table 2

30-day Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Suspended solids   10 to 35 mg/l  20 to 70 mg/l  25 to 90 mg/l 
Alkalinity exceeding acidity*
pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).

Permit No. 11060301 and PAM421007, Cambria Industrial Metals, Inc., 100 Iron Street, Johnstown, PA 15906-2610, permit transfer of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mine (formerly Jigging Technologies, LLC dba Atoll) in East Taylor Township and the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, affecting 77.0 acres. Receiving stream: Hinckston Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 18, 2021.

Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).

Permit No. 17060301 and NPDES No. PA0256307. Kinkead Aggregates, LLC, 2311 Rt. 56 Hwy East, Homer City, PA 15748, renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal mining site located in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 137.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Bear Run and Bear Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 16, 2021.

Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).

Permit No. 09870301C20. Warner Company, 1000 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067, correction to an existing quarry operation to mine deeper in Falls Township, Bucks County affecting 476.3 acres. Receiving streams: Van Sciver Lake to Delaware River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 4, 2021.

Permit No. 66100301C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224839. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630, renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County affecting 220.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Meshoppen Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 12, 2021.

MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS

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

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

Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities

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

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

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

 A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

 Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.

Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities

 The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.

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

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

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

 The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.

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

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

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

Coal NPDES Draft Permits

Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472.1900.

NPDES No. PA0263010 (Mining Permit No. 56100102), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of a NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek and Somerset Townships, Somerset County, affecting 448.0 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Stonycreek River and UNTs to Wells Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 15, 2021.

 The following outfalls discharge to UNT to Stonycreek River or UNTs to Wells Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 (Treatment Facility) N
002 (Treatment Facility) N
003 (Treatment Facility) N
004 (Treatment Facility) N
005 (Treatment Facility) N
006 (Treatment Facility) N
007 (Treatment Facility) N
008 (Treatment Facility) N
009 (Treatment Facility) N
010 (Treatment Facility) N

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:

Outfalls: 001—010 30-Day Daily Instant.
Parameter Average Maximum Maximum
Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7
Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5
Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times.
Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.

Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.

NPDES No. PA0211401 (Permit No. 10920112). State Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Concord Township, Butler County, affecting 22.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: June 10, 2021.

 This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.

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

 The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Bear Creek:

Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N)
001 N

 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:

30-DayDailyInstant.
Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0
Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0
Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1
1 The parameter is applicable at all times.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401

 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the state to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant state requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.

 The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.

 If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.

WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS


Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).

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

Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.

E0603221-001. Borough of Mount Penn, 200 North 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606, in Mount Penn Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with a streambank stabilization project of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) adjacent to Endlich Ave:

 1. To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a stream crossing of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 32-LF, 68-inch x 43-inch elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipe having concrete endwalls and a 12-ft long, 4-ft wide, 2-ft deep plunge pool at the downstream end of the culvert.

 2. A channel change within a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 6-foot wide, 183-LF section of regraded stream channel having 2:1 side slopes and streambank benching.

 3. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 60-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the western bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 4. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 25-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 5. To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a stream crossing of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 48-LF, 68-inch x 43-inch elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipe having concrete endwalls and a 12-ft long, 4-ft wide, 2-ft deep plunge pool at the downstream end of the culvert.

 6. A stormwater outfall along the western bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter RCP.

 7. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 90-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 8. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 40-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 9. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 38-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 10. A streambank retaining device consisting of a 48-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 The project is located at 237 Endlich Ave, Mt. Penn, PA 19606, approximately 0.1-mile northeast of the intersection of N. 25th Street and Philmay Terrace (Reading, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 19` 53.32"; Longitude: -75° 53` 10.15") in Mount Penn Borough, Berks County.

E4002221-012. Dallas Township, 105 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive, Dallas, PA 18612, in Dallas Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Dallas Township Park Project:

 • A stream crossing of a UNT to Toby Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 8-foot long, 80-foot span steel beam pedestrian walking bridge having an underclearance of 11.2-feet and an R-5 riprap apron adjacent to the concrete abutment walls.

 • A fill in the floodway of a UNT to Toby Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading as well as a 5-foot wide asphalt walking trail adjoining the proposed pedestrian bridge along the eastern abutment. This fill will result in a 0.01-acre impact within the floodway.

 • A fill in the floodway of a UNT to Toby Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of grading as well as a 5-foot wide asphalt walking trail adjoining the proposed pedestrian bridge along the eastern abutment. This fill will result in a 0.02-acre impact within the floodway.

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of 10-ft long, 12-diameter Coir Logs installed along the western bank of a UNT to Toby Creek (CWF, MF).

 The project is located approximately 0.14 mile northeast of the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Sago Street (Kingston, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 20` 21" Longitude: -75° 57` 35") in Dallas Township, Luzerne County. (Kingston, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 20` 21"; Longitude: -75° 57` 35").

E0603221-001. Borough of Mount Penn, 200 North 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606, in Mount Penn Borough, Berks County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.

 To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with a streambank stabilization project of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) adjacent to Endlich Ave:

 • To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a stream crossing of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 32-LF, 68-inch x 43-inch elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipe having concrete endwalls and a 12-ft long, 4-ft wide, 2-ft deep plunge pool at the downstream end of the culvert.

 • A channel change within a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 6-foot wide, 183-LF section of regraded stream channel having 2:1 side slopes and streambank benching.

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 60-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the western bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 25-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 • To remove an existing structure and to construct and maintain a stream crossing of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 48-LF, 68-inch x 43-inch elliptical reinforced concrete culvert pipe having concrete endwalls and a 12-ft long, 4-ft wide, 2-ft deep plunge pool at the downstream end of the culvert.

 • A stormwater outfall along the western bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of an 18-inch diameter RCP.

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 90-ft long, 1.5-ft wide, R-3 riprap armoring and a 2-ft long, 1-ft high streambank benching area along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 40-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 38-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 • A streambank retaining device consisting of a 48-ft long, 0.5-ft wide, 4-ft high block retaining wall along the eastern bank of a UNT to Antietam Creek (CWF, MF).

 The project is located at 237 Endlich Ave, Mt. Penn, PA 19606, approximately 0.1-mile northeast of the intersection of N. 25th Street and Philmay Terrace (Reading, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 19` 53.32"; Longitude: -75° 53` 10.15") in Mount Penn Borough, Berks County.

E5402221-005. Schuylkill Conservation District, 1206 AG Center Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901-9733, in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.

 To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in a 5,500-foot reach of the Upper Little Swatara Creek as a part of the Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration Project Phase III, using natural stream channel design techniques for the purpose of improving channel stability, reconnecting the channel to the floodplain, water quality improvements and improving aquatic habitat. Work will include re-grading of the channel banks; re-grading floodplain; establishment of riparian buffers; restoration of wetlands and the placement of in-stream structures including log vanes, rock vanes, rock deflectors, random boulder placements, root wads, j-hooks structures, and native vegetation plantings.

 The project location runs to the northeast and south of the intersection of Wolfes Road and Sweet Arrow Lake Road (Swatara Hill, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 34` 45.9" Longitude: -76° 20` 40") in Washington Township, Schuylkill County. (Swatara Hill, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 34` 45.9"; Longitude: -76° 20` 40").

Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

E4403221-001. Mifflin County, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044 in Lewiston Borough, Mifflin County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.

 1) Construct and maintain a 3,100-foot long, 10-foot wide, pedestrian asphalt trail and parking facilities and 2) place and maintain two 60-inch concrete outfalls in the floodway of the Juniata River (WWF, MF), resulting in 43,650 square feet of permanent impact to the floodway of the Juniata River, in Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County (Latitude: 40.588806, Longitude: -77.596426) all for the purpose of providing Phase 2 of a planned recreational public use pedestrian trail. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.

Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Dana Drake, 412-442-4000.

E0205221-014, Ross Township, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, Ross Township, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.

 The applicant proposes to:

 1. Construct, operate and maintain 438 linear feet of gabion basket retaining wall along Nelson Run.

 2. At another location remove the existing 33 linear foot culvert, conveying Nelson Run under Nelson Run Road, and construct and maintain a replacement, <÷|mj>64 linear foot 79" x 117" concrete arch culvert.

 3. At another location remove the existing 49 linear feet of 54" diameter pipe that conveys Nelson Run under Nelson Run Road, and construct and maintain a replacement, 39 linear foot 77" x 12" concrete elliptical pipe connecting to 7 linear feet of manhole, which is then connected to another 6` of 54" diameter pipe.

 Permanent impacts include 616 linear feet of watercourse impacts, and 1.32 acres of floodway impacts.

 Temporary impacts include 603 linear feet of watercourse impacts and 1.62 acres of floodway impacts.

 The project site is located at multiple locations along Nelson Run Road near its intersection with McKnight Road (Emsworth, Glenshaw, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 30`, 26"; W: -80°, 00`, 20"; Sub-basin 18A; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Ross Township, Allegheny County.

E6505121-009, PennDOT District 12-0, 1620 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.

<|mp1|mp>The applicant proposes to:

 1. Remove an existing Single-Span Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridge, having a normal clear span length of 5.0-feet with a minimum under clearance of about 3.2-feet, to construct and maintain a 76" x 48" Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Pipe, with a normal clear span length at 6.33-feet, and a minimum under clearance of approximately 3.5-feet, inlet box, outlet, and grouted rock apron, having a permanent impact of 128 LF, and temporary impact of 140 LF, to an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Pollock Run (WWF)(UNT-1),

 To construct and maintain an in-kind relocation of a second UNT to Pollock Run, having a permanent impact of 63 LF, and temporary impact of 53 LF, to UNT to Pollock Run (WWF) (UNT-2),

 For the purpose of replacing a deficient structure, carrying SR 3008 over a UNT to Pollock Run.

 The project site is located near the intersection of Valley View Drive and Willowbrook Road. (Donora, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 11`, 25.3440"; W: 79°, 48`, 32.4440"; Sub-basin 19D; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

E6106221-003, Venango County, P.O. Box 831, Franklin, PA 16323. SR 0062, Section S00 Multi-modal Improvements, in the City of Franklin and Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Franklin, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 23`, 49.9"; W: 79°, 49`, 8.6").

 The applicant proposes 2.84-mi of improvements along SR 0062, Section S00 (Washington Crossing/Allegheny Boulevard) from Elk Street to Front Street including a multi-model path for pedestrians along the west side of SR 0062, drainage improvements, traffic signal upgrades and intersection radius improvements resulting in 0.11-ac of permanent PEM wetland impacts 0.01-ac of temporary PEM wetland impacts. Permanent wetland impacts will be mitigated by debiting 0.11-ac of wetland from PennDOT's Polk Wetland Bank.

Eastern Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.

E5929221-006: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840, Osceola Township, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 To construct, operate and maintain:

 1. 53.15 acres of PFO, PSS and PEM wetland creation/enhancement and 3,300 linear feet of stream creation/enhancement will temporarily impact 23.61 acres of PEM, PSS and PFO wetlands and 2,593 linear feet of temporary stream impacts. (Elkland, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.988385°, Longitude: -77.337152°);

 This project is the mitigation site for the Chesapeake Audit and Consent Decree United States, et al. v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Civil Action No. 4:21-00538-MWB,all for the purpose of establishing a mitigation site for permanent wetland and stream impacts that occurred during well pad construction for Marcellus well development.

E4129221-012 (formally E4129-116): Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC, 120 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365. Major Modification—Shawnee Pipeline in Plunketts Creek and Upper Fairfield Township, Lycoming County, ACOE Baltimore District.

 These are additional impacts to be included along with pipeline impacts previously published to the PA Bulletin: E4129-116 published to the Pennsylvania Bulletin on January 20, 2018 and July 21, 2018 & E4129-116 (1) published to the Pennsylvania Bulletin on February 25, 2020 and March 7, 2020.

 To construct, operate and maintain approximately 2.3-miles (11,911 ft) of one (1) 20-inch diameter flex steel natural gas pipeline in Plunketts Creek & Upper Fairfield Township—Lycoming County. This project consists of an existing 8-inch natural gas pipeline to be replaced with a new 20-inch natural gas pipeline. The pipeline will be placed via open cut trenching within the existing 35` permanent ROW. The purpose of this project is to provide a conveyance of low-pressure natural gas between the existing ETP meter site to a proposed pig launcher/receiver site.

 The project will result in a total of 23 LF (86 SF) of permanent and 86 LF (932 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 711 SF (0.0163 acres of permanent and 13,449 SF (0.3088 acre) of temporary floodway impacts and 275 SF (0.0063 acre) of temporary wetland impacts all for the purpose of constructing a natural gas pipeline for Marcellus well development.


Stream Impact Table:

Resource
Name
Munic. Quadrangle Activity Chapter 93 Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.
UNT 4 Kaiser Hollow Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace HQ-CWF; EV Wild 52 405 8 23 41.325149° 76.866827°
Kaiser Hollow Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace HQ-CWF; EV Wild 32 527 21 63 41.328617° 76.863805°
TOTAL IMPACTS
86 932 23 86

Floodway Impact Table:

Resource
Name
Munic. Quadrangle Activity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)
Impact Length
Temp.
(LF)
Impact
Area Perm.

(SF)
Impact Length
Perm.
(LF)
Lat.
Long.
UNT 4 Kaiser Hollow Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace 137 6,911 109 327 41.325149° 76.866827°
Kaiser Hollow Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace 128 6,538 20 384 41.328617° 76.863805°
TOTAL IMPACTS
265 13,449 129 711

Wetland Impact Table:

Resource
Name
Munic. Quadrangle Activity Cowardin Class Listed Trout Total Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Total Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat. Long.
Wetland 3 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 31 275 41.341412° 76.849076°
Wetland 4 Waiver 6 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 65 523 41.337073° 76.861039°
Wetland 5 Waiver 6 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 48 766 41.333182° 76.864039°
Wetland 6 Waiver 6 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 7 307 11 34 41.332509° 76.863865°
Wetland 7 Waiver 6 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 39 387 41.331692° 76.863992°
Wetland 8 Plunketts Crk. Huntersville 20-inch Pipeline Temp. Workspace PEM; EV Wild 43 2,257 47 141 41.325266° 76.865370°
TOTAL WETLAND IMPACTS
74 2,532 47 141
TOTAL WAIVER 6 IMPACTS
159 1,983 11 34
PEM
233 4,515 58 175
PSS
PFO

DAM SAFETY

Central Office: Waterways Engineering & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Telephone Number: 717-787-3411.

D04-031. Pennsylvania DCNR, Bureau of State Parks, P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg PA 17105. To modify Group Camp Dam across Traverse Creek (TSF) to eliminate a high hazard breach potential and return the stream to a free-flowing condition (Hookstown, PA Quadrangle N: 40° 30` 39", W: -80°, 26` 27") in Hanover Township, Beaver County.

D46-366. Janssen Research & Development, 1400 McKean Road, CT 1044, Spring House, PA 19477. To modify, operate, and maintain Janssen Dam across a tributary to Creek Park Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of increasing stability of the dam and prevention of erosion. (Ambler, PA Quadrangle N: 13.1in; E: 13.2in) in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.

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