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AIR QUALITY
Actions(s) Taken on General Plan Approval(s) and Operating Permit(s) Usage Authorized Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 to Construct, Modify, Reactivate or Operate Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP13-65-00817B: Lindy Paving Inc., 1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, City of Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County. Authorized to continue the operation of their New Kensington Asphalt Plant, rated at 400 tph, equipped with a dryer burner, rated at 135 MMBtu/hr, and controlled by a dust collector, rated at 89,217 SCFM in Lower Burrell Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: July 26, 2023. Authorized: November 8, 2023.
Actions(s) Taken on Plan Approval(s) Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and Regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B Relating to Construction, Modification and Reactivation of Air Contamination Sources and Associated Air Cleaning Devices.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: James Beach, New Source Review Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-0249: Pet Meadow/Morrisville, 6 Steel Road East, Morrisville, PA 19067-3613, Falls Township, Bucks County. This plan approval extension is for the installation of animal cremation equipment at a new facility. This plan approval includes opening the crematory loading door during the cremation cycle. Application received: October 30, 2023. Issued: November 6, 2023.
09-0210B: Waste Management of Fairless LLC, Old Bordentown Rd & Steel Rd S, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is for an extension of the plan approval for the operation and shakedown of three 5,000 SCFM ultra low emission flares to combust the landfill gas collected from GROWS, GROWS North, and Fairless Landfills. Application received: October 24, 2023. Issued: November 6, 2023.
09-0152F: Gelest, Inc., 11 Steel Rd E, Morrisville, PA 19067-3613, Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is a plan approval for the installation of a 1,000-gallon, glass-lined, steel, high-pressure reactor. Application received: October 12, 2023. Issued: November 7, 2023.
46-0005AY: Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-8000, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. An extension to build Building 50 with good manufacturing practice (GMP) space, to use cleaners and disinfectants that contain volatile organic compounds in the GMP areas, as well as to install a 2,500-kW natural gas-fired non-emergency generator. Application received: October 20, 2023. Issued: November 7, 2023.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
GP5-65-01020D/AG5-65-00006B: Apollo Resources, LLC, 187 Second Street, Vintondale, PA 15961, East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Authorized to continue to operate the sources which include: One (1) CBM gas fired G3306 TA LCR Caterpillar engine rated at 194 bhp equipped with a NSCR Catalyst, one (1) 4,200 gallons waste fluid storage tank at their Hribal Compressor Station, located in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Application received: October 3, 2023. Authorized: November 8, 2023.
PA-04-00443A: Desotec US LLC, 118 Park Road, Darlington, PA 16115, Darlington Township, Beaver County. A six months extension has been granted to Desotec US LLC to complete the pending construction of After burners and wet scrubber system at their Darlington Carbon Reactivation facility located in Darlington Township, Beaver County. Application received: October 26, 2023. Issued: November 9, 2023.
Plan Approval Revision(s) Issued Including Extension(s), Minor Modification(s) and Transfer(s) of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.13, 127.13a and 127.32.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, PE, West Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
28-05051A: AJ Stove and Pellet, LLC, 8642 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, PA 17225, Antrim Township, Franklin County. For construction of a wood pellet manufacturing plant with multi-clone emission control device. The plan approval was extended, with a compliance schedule. Application received: October 25, 2023. Issued: November 9, 2023.
Operating Permit(s) for Non-Title V Facilities Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Norm Frederick, 570-826-2409.
48-00033: Crayola, Inc., Forks Facility, 1100 Church Lane, Easton, PA 18042, Forks Township, Northampton County. The Department issued a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for operation of crayons and artist materials facility in Forks Township, Northampton County. The primary sources at this facility consist of three (3) boilers, inkers, and degreasers. The control devices are fabric collectors. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. Application received: January 4, 2023. Renewal issued: November 7, 2023.
35-00028: Scranton Hospital Co LLC—Moses Taylor, 700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510-1724, City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. The Department has issued a renewal State-Only Operating Permit for their boilers. The Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations. Application received: August 2, 2023. Accepted: August 2, 2023. Issued: November 8, 2023.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00164: Naceville Materials/H&K Materials Quarry, 300 Skunk Hollow Rd, Chalfont, PA 19814-1035, Hilltown Township, Bucks County. This action is for the renewal of a State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the nonmetallic mineral processing plant. Application received: April 19, 2022. Issued: October 2, 2023.
Operating Permit Revisions Issued Including Administrative Amendments, Minor Modifications or Transfer of Ownership Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.412, 127.450, 127.462 and 127.464.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, 484-250-5920.
09-00056: Veolia WTS USA, Inc., 4636 Somerton Rd, Trevose, PA 19053, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a), the State Only Operating Permit Natural Minor has been administratively amended to (1) identify a change in the name, address or phone number of the Responsible Official and the Permit Contact identified in the permit, (2) allow for a change of ownership (COO) or operational control of a source and (3) make changes to equipment listed in Section H (Miscellaneous) (i.e., one (1) 15,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil storage tank used for fuel for emergency generator and backup fuel for boiler and one (1) 1,000-gallon gasoline storage tank). Application received: October 3, 2023. Issued: November 6, 2023.
46-00013: Clemens Food Group, 2700 Clemens Rd, P.O. Box 902, Hatfield, PA 19440-4204, Hatfield Borough, Montgomery County. The Title V Operating Permit #46-00013 was administratively amended to identify a change in the name and title of the Responsible Official identified in the permit. The amended Title V Operating Permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility is not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64. The Administrative Amendment of Title V Operating Permit for this facility is issued under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. Application received: September 15, 2023. Issued: November 8, 2023.
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.
04-00751: Valmont Pittsburgh Galvanizing, 9 South 12th St., Midland, PA 15059, Midland Borough, Beaver County. Administrative Amendment issued to change its process from exclusively phosphoric acid use to phosphoric, hydrochloric, or sulfuric acid. Valmont cleanses iron and steel, then galvanizes a zinc coating onto iron and steel via immersion into a liquid zinc bath at its location in Midland Borough, Beaver County. Application received: August 17, 2023. Issued: November 8, 2023.
ACTIONS ON COAL AND
NONCOAL APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes; the Air Quality 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—6018.1103). 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 Permits
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. 10920112. NPDES No. PA0211401. State Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Concord Township, Butler County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the treatment plan. Application received: August 2, 2023. Issued: November 6, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 16120104. PA0259349. Ancient Sun, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254, Elk Township, Clarion County. Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit. Application received: April 13, 2023. Issued: November 8, 2023.
Noncoal Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1800.
Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield, 814-472-1900, ra-epcambria@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 32230301. NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Company, Inc., 3330 Johnston Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, Grant Township, Indiana County. Revision to convert the permit from a surface coal mine to a large noncoal surface mine affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rairigh Run to Rairigh Run to Little Mahoning Creek and unnamed tributaries to Little Mahoning Creek to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following uses: HW-CWF. Application received: February 2, 2023. Issued: November 7, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 32220401. NPDES No. PA0279862. Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) underground operation affecting 756.2 underground acres and 169.2 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): tributary to Roaring Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. The application includes a wetland encroachment to affect 0.47 acre of wetlands and a stream encroachment for a haul crossing. The application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: November 2, 2022. Issued: November 8, 2023.
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. 37050302. Allegheny Mineral Corporation, P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Revision to an existing surface mine to change the post mining land use from Forestland and Residential to Unmanaged Natural Habitat. Application received: September 14, 2023. Issued: November 6, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 74740303. NPDES Permit No. PA0594334. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Delaware River. Application received: May 1, 2023. Renewal issued: November 9, 2023.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval, and requests for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, DEP has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317), and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State Water Quality Standards.
Individuals aggrieved by these actions may appeal, pursuant to Section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act, 35 P.S. § 7514, and the Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5A, to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Environmental Hearing Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
If you want to challenge this action, your appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. You do not need a lawyer to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so you should show this notice to a lawyer at once. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board 717-787-3483 for more information.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) for the Following Activities Filed Under The Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), Section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and the Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification Under Section 401 of the FWPCA.
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E0283222-014. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA 17057, West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Latitude: 40.3236°, Longitude: -79.9067°. Application received: May 4, 2022. Issued: July 25, 2023.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Rt 51 to Duquesne, Section 53A2:
1. To relocate a combined 531 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S24-2 and MON-2-S24-3) for the purpose of road construction, geotechnical treatments of an unstable slope, and erosion and sediment pollution controls. (Lat. 40.3240, Long. -79.9060).
2. Aerial impact from new, dual bridges (MF-406/ MF-407) will impact 131 linear feet of the relocated tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S24-3). The bridges will have approximately 169 feet under clearance. (Lat. 40.3240, Long. -79.9066).
3. To fill 690 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S32-1 and MON-2-S32-4) for roadway construction. (Lat. 40.327560, Long. -79.9142680).
4. To fill 142 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-1-S201-1) for the purpose of constructing the abutments associated with structures MF-406/MF-407, an access road and crane pad to construct the piers of structures MF-406/MF-407. (Lat. 40.3248, Long. -79.9075).
5. To construct and maintain a 36-inch CMP stream enclosure impacting 566 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S8-3 and MON-2-S8-4). (Lat. 40.3263, Long. -79.9083).
6. Aerial impact from new, dual, 3 spans each, bridges (MF-408/MF-409) will impact 104 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S6-5). The bridges will have approximately 180 feet under clearance. (Lat. 40.3281, Long. -79.9104).
7. To construct an outfall impacting 38 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S6-6) for the purpose of constructing a riprap apron for stormwater discharge. (Lat. 40.3312, Long. -79.9103).
8. To fill 178 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S7-1) for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-408 and MF-409. (Lat. 40.3282360, Long. -79.9107144).
9. To fill 240 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S18-2) for roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3379250, Long. -79.9161240).
10. To relocate 163 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S12-2) for roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3383280, Long. -79.9166020).
11. To fill 3 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S17-2) for the purpose of grading the confluence tie in with another tributary. (Lat. 40.3383000, Long. -79.9168000).
12. To fill 586 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-S27-2) for the purpose of road construction, drainage structures and post construction stormwater management. (Lat. 40.3398990, Long. -79.9145300).
13. To relocate 1193 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S32) for the purpose of road construction. (Lat. 40.3466820, Long. -79.9145080).
14. To fill 51 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S33-1) for the purpose of road construction. (Lat. 40.3448610, Long. -79.9141120).
15. To fill 84 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S34-1) for the purpose of road construction. (Lat. 40.3453830, Long. -79.9138810).
16. To fill 273 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-S98-1) for the purpose of road construction. (Lat. 40.3453610, Long. -79.9136530).
17. To fill 51 linear feet of a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF)(MON-3-S15-1) for the purpose of grading an area for excess embankment soil. (Lat. 40.3334550, Long. -79.9163123).
18. To extend an existing 18-inch culvert 20 linear feet carrying a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) to improve normal and storm flows to the existing culvert. (MON-2-S11-2).
19. To construct and maintain a 565 linear foot stream enclosure for the purposes of relocating a tributary to Monongahela River (WWF) for roadway construction. (MON-2-S32).
20. To excavate 0.03 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W77-1) watershed for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-406 and MF-407. (Lat. 40.3235, Long. -79.9056).
21. To excavate 0.01 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W76-1) watershed for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-406 and MF-407. (Lat. 40.3235, Long. -79.9062).
22. To excavate and fill 0.09 acre of PFO wetlands and 0.03 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF)(MON-2-W33-1 and MON-2-W33-2) watershed for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-406 and MF-407. (Lat. 40.3237, Long. -79.9068).
23. To fill 0.04 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W2-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3251, Long. -79.9074)
24. To excavate and fill 0.18 acre of PFO wetlands and 0.13 acre of PEM wetlands, within the Monongahela River (WWF)(MON-2-W3) watershed for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-408 and MF-409. (Lat. 40.3281540, Long. -79.9109200).
25. To excavate and fill 0.06 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W4-1) watershed for the purpose of geotechnical treatments to construct and maintain bridge structures MF-408 and MF-409. (Lat. 40.3285560, Long. -79.9105670).
26. To fill 0.03 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W20-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3311830, Long. -79.9138107).
27. To fill 0.008 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W18-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3383110, Long. -79.9143830).
28. To fill 0.01 acre of PSS wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W16-1) watershed for the purpose of constructing post construction stormwater management. (Lat. 40.3399020, Long. -79.9152580).
29. To fill 0.01 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W17-1) watershed for the purpose of constructing post construction stormwater management. (Lat. 40.3394870, Long. -79.9152520).
30. To fill 0.001 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W29-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction and drainage structures. (Lat. 40.3396490, Long. -79.9154900).
31. To fill 0.003 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W30-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction and drainage structures. (Lat. 40.3397200, Long. -79.9155340).
32. To excavate 0.01 acre of PFO wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W37-1) watershed for the purpure of constructing post construction stormwater management. (Lat. 40.3450800, Long. -79.9141290).
33. To fill 0.005 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W38-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction. (Lat. 40.3461810, Long. -79.9145320).
34. To fill 0.04 acre of PEM wetlands within the Monongahela River (WWF) (MON-2-W39-1) watershed for the purpose of roadway construction. (Lat. 40.346910, Long. -79.9145960).
In total the project will result in 0.26 acre (1,469 linear feet) of temporary and 0.62 acre (4,223 linear feet) of permanent stream impact, 3.32 acres of temporary and 8.04 acres of permanent floodway impact, and 0.69 acre of permanent wetland impact.
The permittee is required to provide compensatory stream and wetland mitigation through the purchase of 0.69 acre of wetland credits and 1,229 linear feet of stream credits from the Laurel Hill Creek Mitigation Bank (DEP Permit No. MB990556-0001) located in Jefferson Township, Somerset County (Lat. 40.024776°, Long. -79.182315°)
The project is located beginning at New England Road east of the intersection with SR 2030 (Camp Hollow Road) and continues north until Curry Hollow Road (Glassport, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.3236°; Longitude: -79.9067°), in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E1704223-002. The Salvation Army, 700 N. Bell Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106, City of DuBois, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The Department has issued a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit to the Salvation Army for the construction of a 2,142 square foot addition to their existing facility located in DuBois, PA. There are no anticipated adverse impacts to wetlands or waters of the U.S. or aquatic resources from this crossing project. The proposed project is located within the floodway of Pentz Run which is listed in the Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of Cold Water Fishery (CWF). Latitude: 41° 7` 7.95", Longitude: -78° 45` 55.78". Application received: June 28, 2023. Issued: November 3, 2023.
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Michele Lauer, Clerical Assistant 2, 570-830-3077.
E5402222-005. Schuylkill Haven Borough, 333 Center Avenue, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream crossing of the Schuylkill River (CWF, MF) and the adjoining floodway with work consisting of a 11.5-foot wide, 2-span metal truss pedestrian walking bridge with wooden decking and a 20-foot underclearance. The bridge will be comprised of a 198-foot span, a concrete pier protected by R-7/R-3 riprap, a 73-foot span, and concrete abutments protected by R-7/R-3 riprap. The project is located at approximately 400 feet northwest of the intersection of St. John Street and West Main Street (Pottsville, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 37` 46"; Longitude: -76° 10` 27") in Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County. Latitude: 40° 37` 46", Longitude: -76° 10` 27". Application received: June 22, 2022. Issued: November 8, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603223-010. Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (A First Energy Company), 2800 Pottsville Pike, P.O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19612, Exeter Township, and Robeson Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To install and maintain a new aerial all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable line across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and its floodway, on existing utility poles within an existing utility right-of-way, resulting in 209 linear feet (409 square feet) of permanent stream impact and 109 linear feet (218 square feet) of floodway impact to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and associated floodway, all for the purpose of increasing security and communications and enhancing overall power grid reliability for surrounding municipalities. The project is located along Schuylkill River Road in Exeter and Robeson Townships, Berks County (40.276430, -75.842109). No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.276430°, Longitude: -75.842109°. Application received: March 31, 2023. Issued: November 2, 2023.
E0603223-011. Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (A First Energy Company), 2800 Pottsville Pike, P.O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19612, Bern Township and Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To install and maintain a new aerial all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable line across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and its floodway, on existing utility poles within an existing utility right-of-way, resulting in 285 linear feet of permanent stream impact and 95 linear feet of floodway impact to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) and associated floodway, all for the purpose of increasing security and communications and enhancing overall power grid reliability for surrounding municipalities. The project is located along River Road in Bern and Muhlenberg Township, Berks County (Latitude: 40.388996, Longitude: -75.962468). No wetlands will be impacted by this project. Latitude: 40.388996°, Longitude: -75.962468°. Application received: March 31, 2023. Issued: November 2, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA6703223-001. Willis Run Stream Restoration Project, 109 West Clearview Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011, City of York, York County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To restore and maintain 1,200 linear feet of Willis Run (WWF, MF) by way of bank grading, floodplain reconnection, toe wood protection, rock J-hooks and a cross rock vane, all for the purpose of restoring natural stream and floodplain function to the stream channel. Latitude: 39.9698°, Longitude: -76.7503°. Application received: February 8, 2023. Issued: November 2, 2023.
DAM SAFETY Central Office: Waterways & Wetlands Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-783-5784.
Contact: Josh Fair, Water Program Specialist, 717-772-5988.
D35-004EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Plains Township, Luzerne County. The Department has reviewed and approved plans, submitted on September 6, 2023, to remove the Olyphant No. 2 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 520 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes complete, accumulated sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment. The project is located across Grassy Island Creek (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4654, Longitude: 75.5342). Application received: September 6, 2023. Approved: November 9, 2023.
D35-003EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Plains Township, Lackawanna County. The Department has reviewed and approved plans to remove the Olyphant No. 3 Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 947 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The proposed restoration project includes full sediment removal within the limits of the impoundment and proposes grading of a pilot channel to encourage channel development in the stream's historic alignment. The project is located across Grassy Island Creek (CWF, MF) (Olyphant, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4654, Longitude: 75.5342). Project was approved on 11/9/2023. Application received: September 6, 2023. Approved: November 9, 2023.
D45-322EA. Foster Schaffer, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Dam Safety (Department) has reviewed and approved the restoration plan to remove the Dilldown Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 200 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across Dilldown Creek (HQ—CWF) (Blakeslee, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0345, Longitude: 75.5460). Project was approved on 11/9/2023. Application received: August 30, 2023. Approved: November 9, 2023.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, 717-787-3483. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30-days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30-days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact the Environmental Hearing Board through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at 717-787-3483 for more information.
Eastern District: Oil and Gas Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Contact: RA-EPEASTERNOGPRG@pa.gov.
ESCGP#3 ESG294123018-00
Applicant Name Seneca Resources Co LLC
Contact Person Douglas Kepler
Address 51 Zents Boulevard
City, State, Zip Brookville, PA 15825-2701
Township(s) Lewis Township
County Lycoming County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Grays Run (EV, MF), Brown Hollow (EV, MF)
Application received: September 15, 2023
Issued: November 9, 2023
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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The Following Plan(s) and Report(s) Were Submitted Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of submission of plans and reports. A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Old Dominion Freight Lines, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-13152, 2382 Route 715, Tannersville, PA 18372, Pocono Township, Monroe County. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, 1431 Opus Place, Suite 400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, on behalf of Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc., 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC 27360, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Nick, 814-332-6978.
Spankys Tabacco World, Storage Tank Facility ID # 61-91062, 1719 Riverside Drive, Oil City, PA 16301, Cranberry Township and Cornplanter Township, Venango County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 191 Howard Street, Suite 108, Franklin, PA 16323, on behalf of Spank's Tobacco World, 1719 Riverside Drive, Oil City, PA 16301, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with Petroleum. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health and background standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Gregory Bowman, Environmental Group Manager, 717-705-4705.
White Run Regional Municipality Authority, Storage Tank Facility ID # 01-60289, 2001 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7015, Mount Joy Township, Adams County. P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., P.O. Box 419, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, on behalf of White Run Municipal Authority, 2001 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
BFS Rt 218 Bulk Plant, Storage Tank Facility ID # 30-23918, 1446 Smith Creek Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Franklin Township, Greene County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Bruceton Farm Service, Inc., 116 Shannon Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Smithton Truck Stop, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-21940, 138 Motor Drome Road, Smithton, PA 15479, South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Cribbs & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 44, Delmont, PA 15626, on behalf of EL-DO, Inc., 700 Atlantic Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Tomazich Service Station, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-11951, 301 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126, North Fayette Township, Allegheny County. AECOM Technical Services, 707 Grant Street, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, on behalf of Tomazich Service Station, 301 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
BFS Connellsville, Storage Tank Facility ID # 26-31699, 1014 Morrell Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425, City of Connellsville, Fayette County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Bruceton Farm Service, Inc., 116 Shannon Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
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Action(s) Taken on the Following Plans and Reports Under the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.101—6021.2104).
Provisions of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter D, Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program, require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a notice of its final actions on plans and reports.
A remedial action plan is submitted to summarize the site characterization, document the design and construction details for the remedial action, and describe how the remedial action will attain the selected remediation standard. The remedial action plan also provides results of studies performed and data collected to support the remedial action and a description of postremediation care requirements. A remedial action completion report is submitted to document cleanup of a release of a regulated substance at a site to the selected remediation standard. A remedial action completion report provides a description of the site investigation to characterize the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental media, the basis of selecting the environmental media of concern, documentation supporting the selection of residential or nonresidential exposure factors, a description of the remediation performed and summaries of sampling methodology and analytical results which demonstrate that the remediation has attained the cleanup standard selected.
DEP may approve or disapprove plans and reports submitted. This notice provides DEP's decision and, if relevant, the basis for disapproval.
For further information concerning plans or reports, please contact the Regional Office Program Manager previously listed in the notice.
Individuals in need of accommodations should contact DEP through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DEP has received the following plans and reports.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
J.A. & W.A. Hess Ready Mix, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-51043, 10 Hess Road, Hazleton, PA 18202, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of J.A. & W.A. Hess, Inc., 10 Hess Road, Hazleton, PA 18202, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel. The plan was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on November 8, 2023.
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Richard M. Staron, Professional Geologist Manager, 484-250-5717.
80023 Telford Fuels, Storage Tank Facility ID # 09-00236, 4802 Bethlehem Pike, Telford, PA 18969, Hilltown Township, Bucks County. Petrodi LLC, 543 Oakshade Road, Shamong, NJ 08088, on behalf of Ramoco Marketing Group, P.O. Box 2218, Princeton, NJ 08540, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The plan residential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 7, 2023.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Kam Miseikyte, Clerical Assistant 2, 412-442-4091.
Easy Trip #353, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-26628, 1717 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065, Harris Township, Allegheny County. BJAAM Environmental, Inc., P.O. Box # 523, Canal Fulton, OH 44614, on behalf of EZ Energy USA, Inc., 121 North Leavitt Road, # 155, Amherst, OH 44001, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 16, 2023.
Brentzel Management, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-21283, 10891 Route 993, Irwin, PA 15642, North Irwin Borough, Westmoreland County. RT Environmental Services, Inc., 2001 Waterdam Plaza Drive, Suite 205, Canonsburg, PA 15317, on behalf of Brentzel Management, LLC, 10891 Route 993, Irwin, PA 15942, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
Greensburg Cemetery, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-10207, 179 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. DMS Environmental Services, LLC, 103 South Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, on behalf of Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, 179 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
Sunoco #0363-9671, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-30687, 113 North Noble Avenue, Crafton, PA 15206, Crafton Borough, Allegheny County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 16365, on behalf of Sunoco, Inc., 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
PSK Auto Repair, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-01036, 1901 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PR 15131, White Oak Borough, Allegheny County. Flynn Environmental, Inc., 5640 Whipple Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720, on behalf of Michael Maleski, 1901 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report residential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
421 Rodi Road, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-29678, 421 Rodi Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County. Synergy Environmental, Inc., 7135 North Lima Road, Youngstown, OH 44514, on behalf of Energy Realty OP II LP, 645 West Hamilton Street, Suite 400, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
Fueland #220, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-82479, 710 Brown Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145, Wilkins Township, Allegheny County. Letterle & Associates, Inc., 2859 Oxford Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Superior Petroleum Company, 8199 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan residential was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on October 10, 2023.
Honey Bear Mini Mart #201, Storage Tank Facility ID # 26-05807, 2561 Memorial Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425, Bullskin Township, Fayette County. Insite Group, Inc., 611 South Irvine Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146, on behalf of OCD, Inc., d/b/a Graft Oil Company, P.O. Box 899, Connellsville, PA 15425, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on October 13, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Any person aggrieved by this action may challenge it in an appropriate legal forum. The state and Federal courts are currently split on whether the proper forum to challenge a Department permit, authorization or approval for a facility or activity subject to the Federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C.A. §§ 717 et seq., is the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit or the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. See Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envtl. Prot., 833 F.3d 360 (3d Cir. 2016); Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec'y, Dep't of Envt'l Prot., 903 F.3d 65 (3d Cir. 2018), cert. denied, 139 S. Ct. 1648, 203 L. Ed. 899 (2019) and Cole v. Dep't. of Envtl Prot., 1577 C.D. 2019 WL 2420667 (Pa. Cmwlth Ct. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending); West Rockhill Twp. v. Dep't of Envtl. Prot., No. 1595 C.D. 2019 WL 2426014 (Pa. Cmwlth. June 15, 2021) (Pet. for Allowance of Appeal pending). You should promptly consult with a lawyer on the steps to take if you wish to challenge this action and to best protect your interests. Important legal rights are at stake. You should show this document to a lawyer at once.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Applicant: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2000 Commerce Drive, Park Place 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, West Conshohocken Lateral Stream Stabilization Project.
E4683223-019. To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in and along 97 feet of a tributary to the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) to restore cover over an existing 10-inch diameter natural gas pipeline that will include the installation of an articulated concrete mat, six (6) cross vanes/grade control structures and rip-rap on the left bank.
The project is located approximately 0.15 mile from Chelsea Drive (Norristown, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.114894°; Longitude -75.371701°) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
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. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the 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 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the Regional Permit Coordination Office as noted before 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.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact the specified Department office. 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).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
E1583223-013 (Repost). Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, 11 East Superior Street, Suite 125, Duluth, MN 55802. Spring City Borough and Upper Providence Township, Chester County and Montgomery County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. To construct and maintain a 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) via Horizontal Directional Drill. The project proposes impacts to approximately 398 feet of the Schuylkill River, 4.88 acres of floodway, 0.67 acre of temporary impacts to a PEM wetland (EV), and 0.78 acre of a permanent conversion to a PFO wetland (EV). The project will also remove the existing 20-inch natural gas pipeline across the river. The proposed project is located within the Schuylkill River, approximately 850 feet downstream of the Spring City Boat Launch (Phoenixville, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.172553°; Longitude: -75.534734°). in Spring City Borough, Chester County and Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following parties have applied for Erosion and Sediment Control Permits for earth disturbance associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain limitations in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
Applications received under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.5 and 691.402).
Central Office: Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
ESG831523001-00. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) provides notice of receipt of an application for a Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control General Permit for Earth Disturbance Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Processing or Treatment Operations or Transmission Facilities. The application is currently under technical review for Schuylkill River HDD Project consisting of the replacement of an existing 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline across the Schuylkill River (WWF, MF) via Horizontal Directional Drill.
This authorization is required for earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing or treatment operations or transmission facilities when earth disturbance is five acres or greater. Review of this application is being coordinated among the Department and the associated county conservation districts.
The application under review is as follows:
Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Counties DEP Office ESG831523001-00 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
11 East Superior Street
Suite 125
Duluth, MN 55802Chester and
Montgomery CountiesRegional Permit Coordination Office
Public Comments For Water Obstructions And Encroachments, State Water Quality Certification And Erosion And Sediment Control.
A person wishing to comment on a proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments reviewed within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the program manager from the appropriate Department office will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
More information regarding the permit applications related to this proposed project may be available online (dep.pa.gov/pipelines) or in the Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office. The Department's Regional Permit Coordination Office can be contacted at 717-772-5987 or RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Comments on the applications can be emailed or sent via postal mail to the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Permit Coordination Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street, 10th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, RA-EPREGIONALPERMIT@pa.gov.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Department office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION Central Office: Radiation Protection Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: Austyn Shank, 717-783-3594.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
In the month of October 2023, Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the persons listed as follows to perform radon related activities in Pennsylvania. The period of certification is two years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in Pennsylvania and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Certification Albert Gordon 106 Lyric Way
Warrington, PA 18976-1783Testing Individual Timothy Gentry P.O. Box 1642
Horsham, PA 19044-6642Testing Individual
Keith Carpenter 124 Old Colony Drive
Johnstown, PA 15904-2736Mitigation Individual Edward Verna, Sr. 1703 South 5th Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042-7908Mitigation Individual Timothy Stiger 1911 Poco Farm Road
Williamsport, PA 17701-8200Testing Individual Airotox 14 East Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446-2521Testing Firm Matt Abell 304 Wallace Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2211Mitigation Individual Ryan Powell 1600 Route 22 East
Union, NJ 07083Testing Individual Accustar Labs 2 Saber Way
Ward Hill, MA 0135-8000Laboratory Firm Gary Barclay 527 Fisher Drive
Watsontown, PA 17777-8041Testing Individual Ammon Hontz P.O. Box 4064
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-4064Testing Individual David Heintzelman 2802 West Rosegarden Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5313Testing Individual Rob Rosengarten 121 Fairfield Way
Suite 230
Bloomingdale, IL 60108Testing Individual Dino Cheiffallo 307 East Main Street
Carnegie, PA 15106Testing Individual Absolute Safeguard Home 307 East Main Street
Inspection Services, Inc.
Carnegie, PA 15106Testing Firm Madeline Wroblewski 5320 West 23rd Street
Saint Louis Park, MN 54416-1657Testing Individual Nova Group, GBC 5320 West 23rd Street
Saint Louis Park, MN 54416-1657Testing Firm Jason Barber 368 Wayne Street
Baden, PA 15005-1928Testing Individual Matthew Tracy 17 Sunnybrook Drive
Doylestown, PA 18901-5042Testing Individual Robert Anderson 282 Longstreet Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8927Mitigation Individual Radon Protection Services of
Gettysburg PA, Inc.
282 Longstreet Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8927Mitigation Firm
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1633. Filed for public inspection November 22, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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