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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed an integrated plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for DEP, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The DEP received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate DEP Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate DEP Regional Office. The address and telephone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Individuals wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the DEP's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
Any individual wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when DEP determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
PLAN APRROVALS
Notice of Intent to Issue Plan Approval(s) and Notice of Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These Actions May Include the Administrative Amendments of an Associated Operating Permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, Environmental Group Manager.
13-00001C: BEFESA Zinc US Inc., 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071-2008, Palmerton Borough, Carbon County. Application received: July 5, 2022. Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval to BEFESA Zinc US Inc., to install a Rockster R700S Track Mounted Impact Crusher with engine and water sprays to crush Iron Rich Material (IRM) from the Walzing Kilns at the facility located in Palmerton Borough, Carbon County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 13-00001. Plan approval 13-00001C will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Plan Approval 13-00001C is for the installation and operation of a Rockster R700S Track Mounted Impact Crusher with engine and water sprays to crush Iron Rich Material (IRM) from the Walzing Kilns at the facility. This will replace the current crushing process. Particulate emissions will be controlled by the use of water sprays and high moisture material. The company shall comply with § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall comply with § 123.13 for particulate emissions. The company shall comply with § 123.41 for visible emissions. BEFESA Zinc US, Inc. is a major facility and is subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Palmerton Borough, Carbon County. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the equipment operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Further details on the conditions and the reasons for their inclusion are available upon request. Copies of the applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The submittal of written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the proposed Permit No. 13-00001C and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Raymond Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, or 570-826-2511.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, 814-332-6328.
24-00195A: Diversified Production LLC, Longhorn Pad C, 125 Industrial Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Jay Township, Elk County. Application received: May 31, 2022.
The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to Diversified Production LLC to provide authorization for the construction and initial operation of additional sources at their existing Longhorn Pad C facility.
This project would add equipment for a new process which is outside the scope of their current GP-5A. The existing GP-5A covered sources will remain authorized under that general permit. Operation of the proposed equipment would focus on electrical generation and cryptocurrency data mining operations and not unconventional natural gas well site operations or remote pigging. The proposed sources would be in addition to Diversified's existing equipment. No changes to GP-5A authorized equipment are proposed.
This project would install four Waukesha engines (each rated at 1,900 bhp), one Waukesha engine (rated at 1,680 bhp), and one small generator set rated 1.8 kw. Potential emissions from all proposed sources are estimated to be (tpy): 8.87 VOC, 13.44 NOx, 26.88 CO PM10 5.92, and 8.47 HAPs.
This will be a natural minor facility upon completion of the project. Public notice is obligatory for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [24-00195A: Diversified Production LLC] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric A. Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, phone number (814) 332-6819.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
04-00443A: Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, 118 Park Road, Darlington, PA 16115, Darlington Township, Beaver County. Application received: March 23, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval (PA-04-00443A) to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (Evoqua) to authorize in kind replacement of controls i.e. Afterburners # 2 & # 3, the scrubber air pollution control system (APC), and its associated scrubber building at their Darlington Carbon Reactivation Facility.
Afterburner # 2 and # 3 (2 total) are currently equipped with two burners each (4 total) rated at 3.26 MMBtu/hr that will be replaced with two new Afterburners, each new Afterburner will be equipped with one burner rated at 5.8 MMBtu/hr (2 total). Both Afterburners are manufactured by Durr, equipped with Maxon Kinedizer high capacity low NOx gas burners rated at 5.8 MMBtu/hr with 99.99% destruction efficiency. This project does not include any new sources, does not generate any new air emissions, does not affect any existing permit conditions of OP-04-00443, results in no significant project emission increase, and does not result in any change in method of operation at the facility. The facility wide emission limits in State Only Operating Permit 04-00443A remain unchanged.
This authorization is subject to the best available technology (BAT) and the State regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123 and 127. Plan approval conditions may include emission limits, operational restrictions, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, associated recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and stack testing. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise the existing State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Air Quality draft Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030.
A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-04-00443A) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, 570-826-2409.
40-00004, Silgan White Cap Inc., 350 Jaycee Dr, Hazle Township, PA 18202, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Application received: October 31, 2022. The Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit Major Modification for their facility. The proposed revision of Title V operating permit will include facility-wide emission limits of less than 100 tons per year of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), and less than 50 tons per year of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). These limits will exempt the facility from Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC's (RACT III). The proposed Title V Operating Permit includes all applicable emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirement.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
65-00173, Alleima Precision Tube, LLC, 220 Franklin Street, Scottdale, PA 15683, Scottdale Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: March 7, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal to Alleima Precision Tube for their facility.
Alleima Precision Tube is a specialty producer of precision cold drawn metal tubing. The facility draws, anneals, cleans, coats with lubricant, cuts, and otherwise processes metal tube to manufacture cold drawn metal tubing. The facility processes stainless steel and nonferrous alloys.
The sources and controls devices at this facility currently Process Acid Dip Tank (Nitric and Hydrofluoric Acid), Finish Acid Dip Tank (Nitric and Hydrofluoric Acid), Degreasing Bath and Still (TCE Vapor Degreaser), Lubricant Coating Area (Toluene-containing Lubricant), Process Line Scrubber, Finish Line Scrubber. Misc. small natural gas-fired boilers (two 1.95 MMBtu/hr), cutting saws, parts washer, tanks, drying ovens, a wet abrasive polishing system, wastewater pretreatment, groundwater treatment, maintenance shop with welding, machining, and electrical repair equipment.
This facility has the potential emissions per year of the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 0.97 ton of carbon monoxide, 3.89 tons of nitrogen oxides, 0.38 ton of particulate matter, 0.02 ton of sulfur oxides, 49.13 tons of volatile organic compounds, 0.2 nitric acid, 0.44 ton of hydrofluoric acid and 47.44 tons of HAPs. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 60, 40 CFR Parts 63 and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed Title V Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to nnaharr@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Title V Operating Permit (TV-65-00173) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
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.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Notice of Intent to Issue Operating Permit(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
49-00009, Masonite Corporation, 980 Point Township Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857, Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County. Application received: March 21, 2022. The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Masonite Northumberland Door Plant. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 49-00009. The facility's main sources include six (6) spray booths, two (2) pre-finish lines, a milling and sanding operation, a gluing operation, a cleanup operation, an air makeup unit, an auto paint line, one emergency generator, one parts washer and several space heaters. The facility has potential emissions of 8.38 TPY of CO, 10.10 TPY of NOx, 0.06 TPY of SOx, 80.22 TPY of PM/PM10, <50 TPY of VOCs, <10 TPY any single HAP, and <25 TPY combined HAPs. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The surface coating operation is subject to Title 25 Pa. Code § 129.52—Surface Coating Processes. The gluing operation (Source ID P107) is subject to requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use of application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. 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.
41-00043, HRI Inc., 1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. Application received: June 16, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (synthetic minor) Operating Permit for their Williamsport asphalt production facility. The facility's main sources include one 300 ton per hour capacity hot mix asphalt plant, storage tanks and one (1) No. 2 fuel oil fired heater. The facility has potential emissions of 43.63 TPY of CO; 19.40 TPY of NOx; 98.96 TPY of SOx; 4.02 TPY of PM/PM10; 20.97 TPY of VOCs; 2.09 TPY of HAPs and 10,032 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
14-00027, HRI Inc., 1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801, Marion Township, Centre County. Application received: June 16, 2022. To issue a renewal State Only (synthetic minor) Operating Permit for their Curtain Gap asphalt production facility. The facility's main sources include one 300-ton per hour capacity batch hot mix asphalt plant, four (4) storage tanks and two (2) No. 2 fuel oil fired heaters. The facility has potential emissions of 49.60 TPY of CO; 32.72 TPY of NOx; 36.66 TPY of SOx; 6.04 TPY of PM/PM10; 24.17 TPY of VOCs; 6.56 TPY of HAPs and 32,510 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-3636.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
07-05046, Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 200 N 4th Avenue & 958 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, Logan Township, Blair County. Application received: May 4, 2022. To issue a State-only Operating Permit for the Juniata Locomotive Shops facility. The actual emissions from the facility in 2021 year are estimated at 16.67 tons of VOC; 8.18 tons of NOx; 6.87 tons of CO; 1.06 tons of HAPs and less than one ton each of PM10, PM2.5 and SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.95—Stationary Sources of NOx and VOCs; 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100—Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of VOC; 25 Pa. Code § 129.52—Surface coating processes; 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d—Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings; 25 Pa. Code § 129.63—Degreasing operations; 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart CCCCCC—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
21-05040, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201, Southampton Township, Cumberland County. Application received: December 8, 2021. To issue a State-only Operating Permit for their Shippensburg Quarry. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 11.85 tpy VOC, 17.26 tpy PM-10, 4.84 tpy PM-2.5, 2.45 tpy HAP, 13.48 tpy NOx, 14.21 tpy SOx, 32.47 tpy CO. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
67-05080, York Building Products Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405, Jackson Township, York County. Application received: January 24, 2022. To issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the quarry. The Potential to Emit of the facility is estimated at 15.18 tpy CO, 1.73 tpy NOx, 3.67 tpy VOC, 8.46 tpy PM10, 2.95 tpy PM-2.5, and 5.39 tpy SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
06-03091, Rose Acquisition Company LLC, P.O. Box 15208, Reading, PA 19612-5208, City of Reading, Berks County. Application received: July 21, 2022. To issue a State-only Operating Permit for the operation of a steel structure fabrication facility including a painting operation controlled by dry filters. Potential particulate matter emissions from the facility are estimated to be 37.5 tpy. Actual VOC emissions from the facility have historically been less than 2.7 tpy. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with performance testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d and 40 CFR 63, Subpart HHHHHH—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief, 412-442-4336.
11-00258, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 224 Texas Road, Lilly, PA 15938, Cresson Township, Cambria County. Application received: March 7, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice of intent to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit for a natural gas compressor station.
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP operates two 18,100 hp turbines controlled by oxidation catalyst, one 585 hp emergency generator, and various heaters and tanks.
This facility has a potential to emit 51.7 tons/ 12-consecutive month period (12-cmp) of NOx, 39.8 tons/12-cmp of CO, 20.1 tons/12-cmp of SOx, 43.8 tons/12-cmp of VOCs, 9.5 tons/12-cmp of PM10, and 3.7 tons/12-cmp of HAPs. These values will be established as emissions limits in the operating permit.
The facility is required to conduct regular surveys of the site while operating to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes operating requirements, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
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 (11-00258) 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.
65-00634, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc, 6603 West Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, Murrysville Borough, Westmoreland County. Application received: March 14, 2022.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the continued operation of sources at the J.B. Tonkin Compressor Station.
Permitted sources at this facility includes a 3.35 MMBtu/hr natural gas fueled boiler, a 600 bhp natural gas fueled Cooper compressor engine, a Cooper 12W-330C2 natural gas compressor, a natural gas fueled Caterpillar 1,114 bhp emergency generator, facility fugitive emissions and facility blowdowns.
Annual facility-wide potential emissions are based on unlimited hours of operation for all sources and 500 hours of operation per consecutive 12-month period for the emergency generator are 86.94 tons of NOx, 43 tons of VOC, 42.33 tons of CO, 10.91 tons of PM10, 10.91 tons of PM2.5, and 11.98 tons of all HAPs combined. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Sources at the facility are subject to the following Federal requirements:
• 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart A—General Provisions.
• 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
• 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa—Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for Which Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction Commenced After September 18, 2015.
• 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A—General Provisions.
• 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
The permit includes emission limitations and fuel, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice, and additional requirements for the facility.
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,
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 Edward Painter, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, 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 65-00634) 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.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21).
Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications are also subject to applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each application. Requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application only if noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or Local Government Agency or Authority to DEP at the address of the District Mining Office indicated above each application within 30-days of this publication, or within 30-days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement, as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences). Such comments or objections should contain the name, address and phone number of persons submitting comments or objections; application number; and a statement of sufficient detail to inform DEP on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
In addition, requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), must also contain a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application is associated with an application for an NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided for the draft NPDES permit.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Coal Applications
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits (Table 1) will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit. Additional effluent limits will be listed as part of the publication of the draft NPDES permit.
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
Contact: Cayleigh Boniger, Clerical Supervisor 2, 814-797-0824.
Mining Permit No. 16190101. Ben Hal Mining, Inc., 389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127. Revision to include a post mining land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat on the William T. Craddock property. Application received: November 2, 2022.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert or RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0278556. Contract No. 26-22-01. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc., 195 Enterprise Dr., Connellsville, PA 15425, Franklin Township, Fayette County. Application for commencement, operation and restoration for a Government Financed Construction Contract and associated NPDES permit, affecting 20.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Bolden Run and Bolden Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: October 3, 2022.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54860108. Reading Anthracite Company, P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901, St. Clair Borough, New Castle and Norwegian Townships, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite surface mine operation affecting 1,469.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Norwegian Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: November 1, 2022.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH must always be greater than 6.0; less than 9.0. Alkalinity must always be greater than acidity. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 77.522 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters DEP may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant 3, 724.769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0213667. Mining Permit No. 03871303. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: April 26, 2022. Accepted: June 27, 2022.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and the coal mining activity permit, affecting 1.0 surface acre and 2,793.3 underground. Receiving stream(s): Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 discharging to Dutch Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Specific Conductance (umho) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214540. Mining Permit No. 03851601. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Application received: February 1, 2022. Accepted: April 5, 2022.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and the coal mining activity permit, affecting 72.6 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Dutch Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 discharging to Dutch Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 discharging to Dutch Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report 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 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0111643. Mining Permit No. 63841304. Laurel Run Mining Company LLC, 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317, North Bethlehem Township, Washington County. Application received: March 18, 2021. Accepted: May 20, 2021.
A renewal to the NPDES permit and coal mining activity permit, affecting 22.8 surface acres and 39,178.0 underground acres. Receiving stream(s): Fishpot Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River Watershed TMDL.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 discharging to Fishpot Run are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report 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 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (s.u.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814.472.1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
NPDES No. PA0278513. Mining Permit No. 65-21-02. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Derry Township, Westmoreland County. New NPDES permit affecting 12.9 acres. Receiving streams. No discharge is permitted at the site. Application received: July 16, 2021.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595349. Mining Permit No. 8274SM6. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Application received: September 2, 2022.
Renewal of an NPDES permit on a quarry operation affecting 248.22 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: TSF.
Unless otherwise noted, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following treated wastewater outfalls discharge to: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek.
Outfall Number New or Existing Type Discharge Rate: 001 Existing TFO 5.62 MGD The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant Parameter (unit) Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor and Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 5.62 13.07 1This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0225240. Mining Permit No. GP105 Permit No. 64122501. Tim Kohs, 1031 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, Texas Township, Wayne County. Renewal of an NPDES permit on a quarry operation affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: Indian Orchard Brook, classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, MF. The operation does not discharge into waters of the Commonwealth. Application received: August 29, 2022.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), as well as relevant State requirements. Individuals objecting to approval of a request for certification under Section 401 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed, and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The DEP may schedule a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each working day at the office noted above the application.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Applications Received Under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification Under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
E5829222-012. Williams Field Services Co LLC, 310 State Route 29 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: September 30, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 117 square feet of floodway to an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.801192°, Long. -75.878953°),
2. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 288 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.801192°, Long. -75.878937°),
3. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 4,209 square feet (0.10 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and 752 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands (PSS) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.800631°, Long. -75.878697°),
4. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 15 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.800452°, Long. -75.878766°),
5. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 688 square feet (0.02 acre) of a palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.799776 °, Long. -75.877819°),
6. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 11,043 square feet (0.25 acre) of a palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.799417 °, Long. -75.877616°),
7. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 17 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.799111°, Long. -75.877442°),
8. an earth disturbance right-of-way activity impacting 1,114 square feet of an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.799047°, Long. -75.877263°),
9. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 7,019 square feet (0.16 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) and 6,146 square feet (0.14 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands (PSS) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.796958°, Long. -75.876010°),
10. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of a tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.796099°, Long. -75.875999°),
11. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 28 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.796039°, Long. -75.876197°),
12. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 1,039 square feet (0.02 acre) of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands (PSS) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.795999°, Long. -75.876254°),
13. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 10 lineal feet of a tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.796079°, Long. -75.876254°),
14. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 135 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.796058°, Long. -75.876451°),
15. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 50 lineal feet of a tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.788815°, Long. -75.877347°),
16. a 10-inch natural gas pipeline and temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 91 lineal feet of a tributary of Meshoppen Creek (CWF, MF) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.786915°, Long. -75.877101°),
17. a temporary timber bridge crossing impacting 1,425 square feet (0.03 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Montrose West, PA Quadrangle; Lat. 41.786334°, Long. -75.876816°).
The 10-inch diameter natural gas pipeline project is 1.2 miles in length and is located in Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 261 lineal feet of stream impacts, 13,076 square feet (0.30 acre) of PEM wetlands impacts, 7,937 square feet (0.18 acre) of PSS wetlands impacts, and 11,731 square feet (0.27 acre) of PFO wetlands impacts for the purpose of conveying natural gas gathering line for conveyance to market.
E4129222-013. Highland Field Services LLC, 51 Zents Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825, Gamble Township and Lewis Creek Township, Lycoming County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 28, 2022.
To construct, operate and maintain temporary above ground waterline (TAGWL). The temporary 16-inch HDPE waterline will be placed on existing ground surface except where it crosses roadways/driveways where either a boring or an open trench crossing will be used.
There is no permanent stream, wetland and/or floodway impacts associated with this authorization. The project will result in a total of 78 LF (254 SF) of temporary stream impacts, 9,044 SF (0.2076 acre) of temporary wetland impacts and 2,516 SF (0.0578 acre) of temporary floodway impacts all for the purpose of constructing an natural gas pipeline for Marcellus Shale well development.
Stream Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Chap. 93 Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Crossing # 1
UNT to
Mill CreekGamble Trout Run Waterline HQ; EV Wild 1 1 41.406208o 77.008136o Crossing # 2
UNT to Shoemaker RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats HQ; EV Wild 16 42 41.408959o 76.992516o Crossing # 4
UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats HQ; EV Wild 13 66 41.418191o 76.970496o Crossing # 6
UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats HQ; EV Wild 12 44 41.419301o 76.969827o Crossing # 7
UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats HQ; EV Wild 12 77 41.419633o 76.969279o Crossing # 10 UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats HQ; EV Wild 22 24 41.420848o 76.966639o TOTAL IMPACTS
78 254 Floodway Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Impact
Area
Temp.
(SF)Impact Length
Temp.
(LF)Impact
Area
Perm.
(SF)Impact Length
Perm.
(LF)Lat.
Long.Crossing # 1 UNT to Mill Creek Gamble Trout Run Waterline 64 98 41.406208o 77.008136o Crossing # 2 UNT to Shoemaker Run Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats 166 503 41.408959o 76.992516o Crossing # 4 UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats 103 365 41.418191o 76.970496o Crossing # 6 UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats 79 815 41.419301o 76.969827o Crossing # 7 UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats 62 223 41.419633o 76.969279o Crossing # 7 UNT to
WB Murry RunGamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats 90 512 41.420848o 76.966639o TOTAL IMPACTS
564 2,516 Wetland Impact Table:
Resource
NameMunicipality Quadrangle Activity Cow. Class Listed Trout Impact Area Temp. (SF) Impact Length Temp. (LF) Impact Area Perm. (SF) Impact Length Perm. (LF) Lat.
Long.Crossing # 3 Wetland 3 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 28 225 41.415613o 76.971932o Crossing # 5 Wetland 5 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 150 1,839 41.418745o 76.970373o Crossing # 6 Wetland 6 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 76 977 41.419301o 76.969827o Crossing # 6 Wetland 6 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 38 214 41.419301o 76.969827o Crossing # 7 Wetland 7 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 64 917 41.419633o 76.969279o Crossing # 8 Wetland 7 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 91 1,119 41.419794o 76.968758o Crossing # 9 Wetland 9 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 209 2,896 41.420196o 76.967387o Crossing # 10 Wetland 10 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 15 110 41.420848o 76.966639o Crossing # 11 Wetland 11 Gamble Bodines Waterline & Timber Mats PEM; EV Wild 61 747 41.421145o 76.966452o TOTAL IMPACTS
732 9,044
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: James Cassidy, Senior Civil Engineer, 570-855-9764.
E6004222-002. Terry Trutt, 2 Cherry Lane, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, Mifflinburg Borough, Union County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: July 26, 2022.
To construct, operate, and maintain: +/- 1,200 square foot raised home onto a flood compliant concrete masonry unit (cmu) foundation system on their +/- 0.23-acre parcel. There is a shed and pavilion located on the parcel; however it is to be demolished and removed as part of the overall project. The project address is 477 Lees Lane, Winfield, PA 17889. The proposed project will not impact the normal flow conditions of the waterway, however the structure, while being built in the floodway, will be designed to have no impact on adjacent or downstream property owners. Latitude: 40.8997°, Longitude: -76.8354°.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NERO@pa.gov.
E4802122-007. PA Department of Transportation, Eng District 5-0, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Bath Borough, Northampton County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 19, 2022.
The following impacts are associated with the SR 0248 Section 05S project: 1. To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a 53` wide single span composite plank beam bridge carrying SR 0248 across Monocacy Creek (HQ-CWF, MF) having an 28` normal clear span and a 4.65` minimum underclearance and to construct and maintain appurtenant structure features. The project is located along SR 0248 Sec 05S, Segment 0280 Offset 2456, approximately 0.1 mile south of the SR 0248/SR 987 intersection. Latitude: 40.726908° N, Longitude: -75.395322° W.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2406222-003. Friday Gas & Oil Facility Expansion, 16444 Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA 15868, Jay Township, Elk County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. Application received: October 20, 2022.
The applicant requests after-the-fact permit coverage for 0.23 acre of impacted wetland areas and approximately 50 linear feet of fill placed in the floodway of a UNT to Bennetts Branch Sinnemahoning Creek which has a drainage area of less than 100 acres, due to the expansion of an existing facility. The applicant proposes to purchase 6.21 wetland credits from the PA PIESCES program. Latitude: 41.24932°, Longitude: -78.52096°.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-017. City of Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: October 13, 2022. Latitude: 40.057908°, Longitude: -75.036377°.
The Philadelphia Water Department is proposing to construct and maintain the following activities for the project associated with the Ecological Restoration Project: Pennypack Corridor Improvement at Holme Avenue, along the Pennypack Creek and Axe Factory Run (TSF, MF):
1. Install two engineering riffles in the stream bed, total 224 linear feet (LF) of stream impact.
2. Excavate, grade, and landscape the land around the stream channel for floodplain reconnection, total 948 LF of stream impact.
3. Install riprap bank revetment, 862 LF along the left bank and 507 LF along the right bank.
4. Bank grading and stabilization with soil stabilization matting, a total of 1,756 LF along the left bank and a total of 1,173 LF along the right bank.
5. Replacement of the sanitary sewer encasement, total 132 LF of sewer encasement across stream.
6. Restore the main stem of Pennypack Creek and Axe Factory Run tributary, a total of approximately 1,850 LF of stream would be rehabilitated using the same treatments.
The total project impact will be approximately 0.67 acre of permanent floodplain and 0.813 acre of temporary floodplain impact. The site is located near the intersection of SR1 and Holm Avenue and immediately 500 LF downstream from Holm Avenue Bridge crossing over the Pennypack Creek (Frankford, PA, NJ USGS map, Lat: 40.057908; Long; -75.036377) in the City and County of Philadelphia.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-787-3411.
Contact: 717-772-5988.
D15-377EA. Bilal Baqai, DCNR, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, London Britain Township, Chester County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. Application received: August 31, 2022.
Applicant proposes to remove the White Clay Creek Preserve Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 500 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located in the West Grove, PA Quadrangle, across Middle Branch White Clay Creek. (TSF, MF) Latitude: 39.7514°, Longitude: -75.7777°.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Sage Saum, Clerical Assistant 2, 717-705-4992.
EA3803222-004. Cornwall Borough, 44 Rexmont Street, Cornwall, PA 17042, Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. Application received: October 19, 2022.
The applicant proposes to conduct a stream restoration along 2,025 feet of Snitz Creek (TSF, MF) including 1.) the relocation and maintenance of 1,095 feet of stream; 2.) the grading and maintenance of 3,960 feet of streambank (left and right banks); 3.) the construction and maintenance of 3,305 linear feet of bankfull benches; 4.) the relocation and maintenance of three existing outfalls; 5.) the construction and maintenance of two imbricated rock walls totaling 85 feet in length; 6.) the construction and maintenance of a 20.0-foot by 10.0-foot temporary timber bridge; 7.) the construction and maintenance of a 20.0-foot by 12.0-foot temporary timber bridge; 8.) the installation and maintenance of eight rock outcrops and 9.) the excavation and maintenance of 1.46 acres of floodway, all for the purposes of improving instream habitat and water quality. The project is located immediately upstream of Culvert Street, in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.283025° N, Longitude: -76.409747° W.
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