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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.
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.
AG5-08-00015C: Blackhill Energy, LLC, 4600 J Barry Court, Suite 320, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Springfield Township, Bradford County. The Department authorized to construct one (1) 1,775 bhp Caterpillar model G3606 four-stroke lean-burn natural-gas fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Compression Stations, Processing Plants and Transmission Stations (BAQ-GPA/GP-5) at the Young Compressor Station. Upon commencement of operation of the proposed source, authorization for its continued operation will be granted under general Operating Permit authorization AG5-08-00015A, which expires on May 21, 2028. Application received: November 7, 2023. Authorized: November 20, 2023. Expiration date: May 21, 2028.
GP3-59-251A: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Chatham and Westfield Townships, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Dunbar Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-GPA/GP-3). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 17, 2023. Expiration date: November 16, 2028.
GP9-59-251A: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Chatham and Westfield Townships, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of diesel-fired engines to power portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Dunbar Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for Diesel or No. 2 Fuel-Fired Internal Combustion Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-9). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 17, 2023. Expiration date: November 16, 2028.
GP3-59-247B: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Tioga Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-GPA/GP-3). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 20, 2023. Expiration date: November 19, 2028.
GP9-59-247B: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Middlebury Township, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of diesel-fired engines to power portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Tioga Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for Diesel or No. 2 Fuel-Fired Internal Combustion Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-9). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 20, 2023. Expiration date: November 19, 2028.
GP3-59-245C: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Sullivan Township, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Armenia Mountain Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and/or General Operating Permit for Portable Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (BAQ-GPA/GP-3). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 20, 2023. Expiration date: November 19, 2028.
GP9-59-245C: DeCristo, Inc., 9070 Route 414, Canton, PA 17724, Sullivan Township, Tioga County. The Department authorized the relocation and operation of diesel-fired engines to power portable nonmetallic mineral processing plants authorized under GP3-08-312G to the Armenia Mountain Quarry pursuant to the General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit for Diesel or No. 2 Fuel-Fired Internal Combustion Engines (BAQ-GPA/GP-9). Application received: November 3, 2023. Authorized: November 20, 2023. Expiration date: November 19, 2028.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Mark Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager, 570-826-2528.
GP4-40-006: McCarthy Tire Service, 340 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Issued on November 15, 2023 for the installation and operation of one (1) natural gas-fired burn off oven at the facility located in the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Application received: October 25, 2023. Issued: November 15, 2023.
Contact: Shailesh Patel, Air Quality Engineer, 570-826-2341.
GP9-58-087: L&D Stoneworks, Inc., 2774 Stone Street, Montrose, PA 18801, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. GP9-58-087: L&D Stoneworks, Inc. (2774 Stone Street, Montrose, PA 18801) on November 21, 2023, for the installation and operation of diesel fired I C Engines at the facility located in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: October 5, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
GP3-58-087: L&D Stoneworks, Inc., 2774 Stone Street, Montrose, PA 18801, Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. GP3-58-087: L&D Stoneworks, Inc. (2774 Stone Street, Montrose, PA 18801) on November 21, 2023, for the construction and operation of a portable stone crushing plant at the facility located in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County. Application received: October 5, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
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.
GP3-09-0173/GP9-09-0130: Heidelberg Materials NE Ottsville Quarry, 262 Quarry Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942-9693, Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. This action is for General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit, GP-3-09-0173, for the installation and operation of three crushers, and seven conveyors and General Plan Approval and General Operating Permit, GP9-09-0130, for Diesel or No. 2 Fuel-fired Internal Combustion Engines. They are issued to Richard E Pierson Const Co to operate at Ottsville Quarry. The sources under GP3-09-0173 are controlled by a water spray dust suppression system. Application received: October 18, 2023. Issued: November 22, 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.
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.
18-00036A: Croda, Inc., 8 Croda Way, Mill Hall, PA 17751, Lamar Township, Clinton County. For the construction of a specialty chemical manufacturing operation as well as associated storage vessels, diesel-fired emergency generator and ancillary equipment at the proposed Lamar Manufacturing Site. Application received: May 8, 2023. Issued: November 20, 2023.
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.
ER-28-05004A: Grove US, LLC, P.O. Box 21, 1565 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA 17256, Antrim Township, Franklin County. For an Air Quality Emission Reduction Credit (ERC) approval of the emission reduction of 19.85 tpy VOC from 1.) the permanent shutdown of Source 106 (Paint Booth Cylinder Bldg (Bldg 26)), and 2.) the material replacement/voluntary emission curtailment of Source ID 199 (Cleanup Solvents), at the crane manufacturing facility. Application received: July 25, 2017. Issued: November 22, 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.
PA-63-01062: Sollon Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 30 E College Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Canonsburg Borough, Washington County. Effective November 21, 2023, the Department issued a Plan Approval Extension for the temporary operation of one (1) Matthews Environmental Solutions IE43-PPI natural gas-fired human crematory incinerator at the Sollon Funeral Home in the Borough of Canonsburg, Washington County. The new expiration date is November May 28, 2024. Application received: November 21, 2023. Issued: November 22, 2023.
PA-65-00990F: Tenaska, 14302 FNB Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68154, South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. To increase the allowable duration of combustion turbine startups, change the annual operating limitation metric for the duct burners from hours-based to an equivalent fuel volume basis, and to exclude combustion tuning from normal operation. This plan approval also includes New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subpart TTTT. The expiration date is February 28, 2024, to coincide with PA-65-00990C. Application received: April 13, 2022. Issued: November 28, 2023.
26-00590A: Carlisle Construction Materials, LLC, 2000 Summit View Drive, Smithfield, PA 15478, Georges Township, Fayette County. On November 27, 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection authorized Air Quality Plan Approval 26-00590A to allow the construction, installation, and temporary operation of a replacement foamboard manufacturing line, a replacement regenerative thermal oxidizer, and continued authorization to operate air contamination sources and air cleaning devices at a foamboard insulation manufacturing facility located in Georges Township, Fayette County. Application received: February 22, 2023. Accepted: August 15, 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Sheri Guerrieri, P.E., New Source Review Chief, 412-442-4174.
PA-63-01004C: Tech Met, Inc., 79 East 8th Street, Donora, PA 15033, Donora Borough, Washington County. Plan Approval extension effective November 28, 2023, to extend the period of temporary operation of the Donora Plant located in Donora Borough, Washington County. The new expiration date is May 28, 2024. Application received: November 22, 2023. Issued: November 22, 2023.
PA-65-00839C: Texas Eastern Transmission LP, 915 N Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77079, Salem Township, Westmoreland County. Effective November 28, 2023, to extend the period of temporary operation of Source ID 118 and 119 at the Delmont Compressor Station. The new expiration date is May 28, 2024. Application received: November 1, 2023. Issued: November 16, 2023.
Title V Operating Permit(s) Issued Under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
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.
18-00005: Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, Leidy Township, Clinton County. The Department issued a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the Finnefrock Compressor Station facility located in Leidy Township, Clinton County. The permit includes all applicable conditions in the Title V Operating Permit, the requirements of applicable Federal standards of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, and the requirements of all applicable regulations of Chapters 121—145 including revisions pertaining to the Department's RACT III regulation pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 129.111—129.115. Application received: July 5, 2023. Renewal issued: November 21, 2023. New expiration date: November 20, 2028.
49-00020: Truck Accessories Group, 3560 Housels Run Road, Milton, PA 17847, Milton Borough, Northumberland County. The Department issued a renewal Title V Operating Permit on November 22, 2023, for the TAG East manufacturing facility. The permit includes all applicable conditions in the Title V Operating Permit, the requirements of applicable Federal standards of 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, and the requirements of all applicable regulations of Chapters 121—145 including revisions pertaining to the Department's RACT III regulation pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 129.111—129.115. Application received: October 13, 2022. Renewal issued: November 22, 2023. New expiration date: November 21, 2028.
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.
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.
17-00020: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 711 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823-5210, Sandy Township, Clearfield County. Issued a State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit renewal for continued operation of their DuBois Plant 4 facility. All applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements are incorporated into the renewal permit, including the testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practices as necessary to verify compliance. Application received: May 22, 2023. Issued: November 20, 2023.
59-00007: Blossburg Power, LLC, 250 Power Plant Dr., P.O. Box F, Shawville, PA 16873, Covington Township, Tioga County. Was issued a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their Blossburg Generation Station. The State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions. Application received: May 10, 2023. Issued: November 20, 2023.
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.
35-00036: Polychemie Inc., 10 Stauffer Industrial Park, Taylor, PA 18517-9601, Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County. The Department has issued an initial State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit for the Taylor Borough plant. Sources at this facility include their chemical product manufacturing unit and a diesel fired emergency generator. Control device(s) at this facility include a scrubber. 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: September 28, 2023. Accepted: September 28, 2023. Issued: November 22, 2023.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, 814-332-6940.
43-00309: Diest Industries, LLC, 3547 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130, Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County. The Department issued the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit for Diest Industries' Bucks Fabricating facility which manufactures roll-off containers and detachable truck bodies. Permitted sources at the facility include 3 paint booths, 2 dryers, a heated air-makeup unit, welding and plasma cutting operations, paint mixing and spray gun cleaning operations, steam cleaning machine, 2 emergency generators, and miscellaneous heating emissions. Potential Emissions for the site are less than the Title V thresholds. Actual emissions for the calendar year 2022 were as follows: 0.1146 ton CO; 0.1364 ton NOx; 0.0104 ton particulate matter; 0.0080 ton SOx; and 19.5533 tons VOC. The facility is a Synthetic Minor. The Operating Permit includes a site-level VOC emission restriction of 49.32 tpy. Conditions from previous permits and plan approvals are incorporated into the renewal. The emergency generators are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, the NESHAP for Stationary RICE. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. Application received: August 22, 2022. Renewed: November 21, 2023.
10-00331: Butler Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001, City of Butler, Butler County. The Department issued the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for Butler Memorial for the healthcare institution. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include six (6) gas-fired boilers and six (6) diesel-fueled emergency generators. The potential emissions from the facility are less than the following: 45.9, 20.6, 4.24, 1.52, and 1.49 TPY for NOx, CO, VOC, SO2, and PM10, respectively. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. The facility is subject to Federal (40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ) and State Regulations. Application received: October 5, 2022. Issued: November 20, 2023.
Philadelphia: Air Management Services: Air Quality Program, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543.
Contact: Maryjoy Ulatowski, Chief, Source Registration 215-685-9476.
OP22-000025: The Washington, 510-530 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) issued a renewal Natural Minor Operating Permit (NMOP) for The Washington, a facility that engages in commercial building rentals. The facility's major emission sources include the following: • four (4) 6.0 Million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBtu/hr) boilers firing natural gas (NG) and No. 2 oil; • one (1) 1.5 MMBtu/hr boiler firing NG; • one (1) 288 Horse Power (HP) emergency generator firing NG; • one (1) 354 HP emergency generator firing NG; and • one (1) 196 HP fire pump firing diesel. Application received: June 6, 2023. Issued: October 27, 2023.
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.
67-03150: Wetzel Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Hanover Facility, 549 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Hanover Borough, York County. For the operation of a human crematory, currently operating under plan approval 67-03150A, at the facility. Application received: June 30, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, PE, East Permit Section Chief, 717-705-4862.
22-03044: Mack Trucks, Inc., 2800 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057-3294, Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. For the engine manufacturing facility. The State-Only permit was renewed. Application received: March 30, 2023. Issued: November 20, 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.
46-00186: Williams Bergey Koffel Funeral Home, P.O. Box 667, Skippack, PA 19474-0667, Franconia Township, Montgomery County. This action is for the renewal of a Natural Minor Operating Permit for the continued operation of Source ID 101—Crematory. Application received: February 27, 2023. Issued: November 20, 2023.
09-00154: BCWSA Old Dublin Pike Pump Station, 1275 Almshouse Rd, Warrington, PA 18976-1209, Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This action is for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit for their sewage treatment plant located at Pine Run Road and Old Dublin Pike. Application received: July 25, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
23-00027: 3M Company, 50 Milton Dr, Aston, PA 19014-2217, Chester Township, Delaware County. This action is for the renewal of State Only Operating for the continued operation of a specialty dry compounder of purchased resin materials. Application received: June 5, 2023. Issued: November 21, 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.
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.
05-05021: Creative Pultrusions, Inc., 214 Industrial Lane, Alum Bank, PA 15521-8304, West Saint Clair Township, Bedford County. For the existing fiberglass pultrusion operation at the Alum Bank plant. The Title V permit was administratively amended in order to incorporate the requirements of Plan Approval No. 05-05021D. Application received: November 8, 2023. Issued: November 22, 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
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
Contact: Bonnie Herbert, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. 32051301. NPDES PA0215228. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Buffington and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit, affecting 576.7 underground acres and 576.7 subsidence control plan acres. Application received: March 8, 2022. Accepted: May 6, 2022. Issued: November 17, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 56111601. NPDES No. PA0236098. Laurel Prep Plant, LLC, 1501 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650, Shade Township, Somerset County. To revise the permit and related NPDES permit for site plan revisions, permit acreage swap, erosion and sedimentation control plan revisions, additional pond (P-1A) reclamation plan revisions, and GP-4 application and variance request for stream outfall structure. Application received: December 27, 2021. Accepted: March 18, 2022. Issued: October 12, 2023.
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. 51210113. NPDES No. PA0229115. PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, Jenner Township, Somerset County. Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine affecting 228.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Hoffman Run and unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: May 24, 2023. Issued: November 20, 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. 16190102. Reichard Contracting, Inc., 212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, Porter Township, Clarion County. Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to change the post-mining land use from Forestland and Forestland now Abandoned Surface Mine to Unmanaged Natural Habitat. Application received: October 10, 2023. Issued: November 27, 2023.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant.
Mining Permit No. GFCC No. 17-23-03. GP-104 NPDES No. PAM223003. Excelsior Contracting, Inc., 2339 Red Fox Lane, Tyrone, PA 16686, Woodward Township, Clearfield County. The Moshannon District Mining Office has awarded a GFCC Government Financed Construction Contract to Excelsior Contracting, Inc., on a 20.7-acres site. Coverage under the GP-104 General NPDES permit for erosion & sedimentation control within the reclamation project area was also approved. The project includes total reclamation of 9.0 acres of abandoned mine lands. Receiving stream(s): Gose Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Notice of Intent for GP-104 coverage received March 27, 2023. Contract awarded and approval of GP-104 coverage issued: November 21, 2023. Application received: March 27, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54020201. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., 68 Mush Dahl Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation affecting 46.6 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Mill Creek. Application received: December 22, 2022. Renewal issued: November 28, 2023.
Mining Permit No. GP12-54020201. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., 68 Mush Dahl Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Renewal of general Operating Permit to operate a coal preparation plant. Application received: December 27, 2022. Coverage issued: November 28, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 54020201. GP104 Permit No. PAM117054. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., 68 Mush Dahl Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Modification of coverage under the General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Mining Activities (BMP-GP-104). Receiving stream: UNT to Mill Creek. Application received: December 27, 2022. Coverage issued: November 28, 2023.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 54020201. Locust Valley Coal Co., Inc., 68 Mush Dahl Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960, Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Correction of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation to reduce the permit acres from 69.0 acres to 46.6 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Mill Creek. Application received: November 28, 2023. Correction issued: November 28, 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. 4274SM11. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Taylor Township, Blair County. Permit revision to lower the quarry floor to an elevation of 600` MSL in the Phase 1, 2A and 2B areas affecting 467.1 acres. Receiving streams: Plum Creek to Halter Creek to Frankstown Branch Juniata River classified for the following uses: WWF. Application received: January 30, 2023. Issued: November 20, 2023.
Mining Permit No. 4275SM14T. NPDES No. PA0124532. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Warriors Mark and Snyder Townships, Huntingdon and Blair Counties. Renewal of NPDES permit. Receiving stream: Little Juniata classified for the following use: CWF & MF. Application received: May 9, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 8073SM2. NPDES Permit No. PA0595519. Glasgow, Inc., P.O. 1089, Glenside, PA 19038, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: UNT to Schuylkill River. Application received: February 21, 2023. Renewal issued: November 28, 2023.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 7775SM6. PA0225690. Glen-Gery Corp., 1166 Spring Street, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Perry Township, Berks County. Renew NPDES Permit on a quarry operation. Receiving stream: Schuylkill River. Application received: October 11, 2022. Renewal issued: November 21, 2023.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Action(s) Taken on Application(s) Under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting Activity Performed as Part of a Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity will be Regulated by the Mining Permit for that Coal or Noncoal Mining Activity.
Blasting Permits
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.
Permit No. 56234101. Wampum Hardware Company, 636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141-2018, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. Blasting Activity Permit for Davidsville Landfill. Application received: November 15, 2023. Permit issued: November 17, 2023.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 38234117. Keystone Blasting Service, 15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543, Millcreek Township, Lebanon County. Construction blasting for Sheridan Supply Shop. Application received: November 15, 2023. Permit issued: November 21, 2023. Expiration date: December 30, 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. Section 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.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E2803223-001. Matrix Shippensburg Lots 11 and 12, LLC, Forsgate Drive, CN4000, Cranbury, NJ 08512, Southampton Township, Franklin County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To 1) place and maintain 0.16 acre (6,947 square feet) of fill in an emergent wetland; 2) place and maintain 0.11 acre (4,878 square feet) of fill in an emergent wetland; 3) place and maintain 0.62 acre (27,009 square feet) of fill in an emergent and open water wetland; 4) place and maintain 0.04 acre (1,691 square feet) of fill in an emergent wetland; 5) place and maintain 0.12 acre (5,301 square feet) of fill in an emergent exceptional value wetland; 6) construct and maintain stormwater management basins resulting in 7,069 square feet of permanent floodway impacts and 32,974 square feet of temporary floodway impact; all for the purpose of constructing a 900,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility, with 249 trailer and 329 car parking spaces, at the United Business Park in Southampton Township, Franklin County (40.018246, -77.518631). The permit applicant is proposing to construct and maintain three depressional wetlands in the floodway of Furnace Run (CWF, MF) totaling 2.838 acres to repair, rehabilitate, and restore impacts to regulated waters of the Commonwealth. To meet compensatory mitigation requirements for impacts to regulated waters of the Commonwealth, the permit applicant is proposing to participate in the Pennsylvania Integrated Ecological Services, Capacity Enhancement and Support Program. Application received: March 21, 2023. Issued: November 21, 2023.
E3603223-007. City of Lancaster, 120 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To install and maintain a 6-foot chain link safety fence at the floodway of the Conestoga River (WWF, MF) that will permanently impact approximately 0.01 acre of floodway for the purpose of restricting public access to the stream. The project is located approximately 0.38 mile west of the intersection of Pitney Road and Arthur E. Morris Pkwy (Latitude: 40.0511°N; Longitude: 76.2724°W) in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. No wetland impact is associated with this project. Application received: August 9, 2023. Issued: November 27, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA2103222-002. Camp Hill Borough, 2145 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. To stabilize and maintain 2,000 linear feet of an Unnamed Tributary to Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF), locally known as Blackberry Spring Creek, by way of 2,000 linear feet of streambank grading, 1,158 linear feet of coir log toe placement, 104 linear feet of rock cribbing placement, 492 linear feet of live fascine placement, a triple-log drop structure, a double-rock cross vane structure, a log revetment structure, three (3) log drop structures, two (2) rock J-Hook structures, a log cross vane structure, six (6) root wad structures, and 706 linear feet of branch packing stabilization. The project also proposes to 1) pave an existing gravel path, replace an existing 48" RCP culvert with a uniformly depressed 54" Corrugated Plastic culvert, and replace an existing outfall structure under General Permit 11 coverage, and 2) a kayak launch area under General Permit 2 coverage. The project is located at the Christian L Siebert Memorial Park in Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County (Latitude: 40.2527; Longitude: -76.9291). Application received: December 30, 2022. Issued: November 27, 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.
D13-050EA. Bilal Baqai, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Facility Design and Construction, 2808 Three Mile Run Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, Kidder Township, Carbon County. The Department has reviewed and approved the plan to remove the Mud Run Tributary Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 200 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. Approximately 100 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the area immediately upstream of the dam. The project is located across Hawk Run (HQ—CWF, MF) (Hickory Run, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.0121, Longitude: -75.6331). The plan was approved on 11/27/2023. Application received: September 20, 2023. Approved: November 27, 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.
Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG076323015-00
Applicant Name EQM GATHERING OPCO LLC—
Wolverine Valve Yard
Contact Person Shyama Santiapillai, Environmental
Coordinator, (412) 627-7770
ssantiapillai@equitransmidstream.com
Address 0.3 mile south of Bentleyville Road, Main Street, and Grange Road intersection
City, State, Zip Bentleyville, PA 15314
Township(s) Fallowfield Township
County Washington County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.12287, Long -79.99291, UNT to Pigeon Creek, Ch 93 Class WWF
Application received: November 22, 2023
Issued: November 22, 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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
Osceola Big M 0148 5697, Storage Tank Facility ID # 59-70659, 7732 State Route 49, Osceola, PA 16942, Osceola Township, Tioga County. EnviroTrac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086, on behalf of Sunoco Retail Facility, 2 Righter Parkway, Suite 120, Wilmington, DE 19803, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential Statewide health standards.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
Pen Fern Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-14483, 696 Main Road, Dallas, PA 18612, Dallas Township, Luzerne County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Pen Fern Oil Company, 1 Sterling Avenue, Dallas, PA 18612, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health 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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Randy Farmerie, P.G., Environmental Program Manager, 570-327-3716.
DD Garage, Storage Tank Facility ID # 59-11706, Main Street, Knoxville, PA 16928, Knoxville Borough, Tioga County. Juniata Geosciences, LLC, 6872 Willow Brook Road, Alexandria, PA 16611, on behalf of Root Oil Company, Inc., P.O. Box 18, Wellsboro, PA 16901, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline and kerosene. The report residential and nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on October 30, 2023.
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, 570-826-2511.
Contact: Eric Supey, Environmental Program Manager.
1618 Route 61 S Schuylkill Haven PA0053, Storage Tank Facility ID # 54-27209, 1618 Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of CrossAmerica Partners, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The plan was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 21, 2023.
Former Safford Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 40-50253, 837 West Eighth Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644, West Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County. Geological & Environmental Associates, 430 West Mountain Road, Plymouth, PA 18651, on behalf of Archie Eshelman, Jr., 837 W 8th St, West Wyoming, PA 18644, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 22, 2023.
Former Boyer's Service Station, Storage Tank Facility ID # 35-50045, Route 435 and 502, Covington Township, PA 18444, Lackawanna County. Liberty Environmental, 315 West James Street, Suite 205, Lancaster, PA 17603, on behalf of Doug Boyer, 6025 Marella Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The plan was not acceptable to meet the site-specific standards and was disapproved by DEP on November 22, 2023.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Jordan, 814-332-6172.
Radhe Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 03-29674, 222 Buffalo Street, Freeport, PA 16229, Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. CORE Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, 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 and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 21, 2023.
Contact: Lee, 814-332-6127.
Circle K 4212, Storage Tank Facility ID # 25-91527, 830 Route 19 North, Waterford, PA 16441, Waterford Borough, Erie County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry, PA 16066, on behalf of Circle K Stores, Inc., 1100 Situs Court, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27606, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Unleaded Gasoline. The plan residential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 21, 2023.
Kwik Fill M 207, Storage Tank Facility ID # 25-23780, 12201 East Main Street, North East, PA 16428, North Fayette Township, Erie County. Atlas Technical Consultants, 270 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, on behalf of United Refining Company, 11 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with Diesel. The plan residential was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on November 21, 2023.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Cherie Campbell, Soil Scientist, 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 Regional Municipal Authority, 2001 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7015, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan nonresidential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on November 28, 2023.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, and Notice of Public Hearing for the Revised Air Quality Operating Permit 15-00017.
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.
Application Type: RACT III Major Facility Operating Permit Modification, Significant
Application Number: 15-00017
Name: Transcontinental Gas Pipeline, LLC
Address: 60 Bacton Hill Road
City: Frazer
Zip: 19355
Municipality: East Whiteland Township
County: Chester
Received: December 21, 2022
Description:
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111—129.115 (relating to additional RACT requirements for major sources of NOx and VOCs for the 2015 ozone NAAQS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department, DEP) has made a preliminary determination to approve an RACT III Alternate Proposal for Transcontinental Gas Pipeline's Frazer facility. The RACT III Alternate Proposal, if approved by the Department, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit 15-00017.
The RACT III Alternate Proposal incorporates restrictions for the control of emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These restrictions are intended to address the Commonwealth's RACT obligations under section 184 of the Clean Air Act for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The RACT III Alternate Proposal does not adopt any new regulations. If approved by the Department, this RACT III Alternate Proposal will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). Requirements that are not part of the RACT III Alternate Proposal will be excluded from the SIP revision submittal.
The following is a summary of the RACT III alternate compliance plan requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP:
Source Description Alternate RACT III Proposal TVOP 15-00017
Condition NumberEngine 742 Operate no more than 4,387 hours per year based
on a 12-month rolling sum and NOx emissions
less than or equal to 3.00 grams/bhp-hr.Section E, Condition # 002 Monitoring Section E, Condition # 007(e) Recordkeeping
25 Pa. Code § 129.115(f)
Section E, Conditions # 009(a) and (b)
A 30-day public comment period is provided for persons wishing to file a written protest, objection, comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit. The written comments, information, protests or objections may be submitted to Janine Tulloch-Reid, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov on or before the closing date of this 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period closes on January 9, 2024.
Each written submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT III significant modification application, including the permit number, and a concise statement regarding the RACT III Alternate Proposal restriction that the person is commenting on and the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT III significant modification.
A public hearing will be held on January 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southeast Regional Office, 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, to accept oral comments on the proposed RACT III Alternate Proposal and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Ms. Stephanie Berardi, Regional Communications Manager, at sberardi@pa.gov or 484.250.5808. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be January 18, 2024.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Janine Tulloch-Reid at 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, or at jtullochre@pa.gov.
In addition to the RACT III Alternate Proposal for Source ID No. 742, the Title V Operating Permit was revised to include the Presumptive RACT III requirements from 25 Pa. Code § 129.112 for the other compressor engines at this facility.
All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Janine Tulloch-Reid at 484-250-5920 or at jtullochre@pa.gov.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the Draft Permit can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROAQPUBCOM@pa.gov.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1694. Filed for public inspection December 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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