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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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2.
Mining Permit No. 17131301. NPDES No. PA0235504. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, Huston Township, Clearfield County. Renewal of a permit for a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 7.0 acres. Remaining mining activities consist only of operation and maintenance of a post-mining mine drainage water treatment system. Receiving stream(s): Horning Run and Bennetts Branch Watershed classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: May 9, 2023. Accepted: May 11, 2023. Issued: January 5, 2024.
Mining Permit No. 17930103. NPDES No. PA0207241. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, Decatur Township and Woodward Township, Clearfield County. Permit renewal for continued mining of a bituminous surface coal mine and associated NPDES permit affecting 256.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Beaver Run, Little Beaver Run and unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run and Little Beaver Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: March 2, 2023. Accepted: May 2, 2023. Issued: January 5, 2024.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Mining Permit No. 26743202. NPDES No. PA0069736. Bute Coal Recovery LLC, 195 Enterprise Dr, Connellsville, PA 15425, Dunbar Township, Fayette County. Renewal permit issued for continued mining to an existing coal refuse reprocessing site and associated NPDES permit, affecting 150.1 acres. Receiving streams: Rankin Run to Redstone Creek to Monongahela River; classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: March 11, 2021. Issued: January 9, 2024.
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. 4275SM20A. NPDES No. PA0125334. U.S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17042, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Renewal of a NPDES Permit affecting 370.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Shaughnessy Run, Saddler Creek and unnamed tributary to Flush Run and Juniata River classified for the following uses: HQ—CWF, TSF & WWF. Application received: February 27, 2023. Renewal issued: January 16, 2024.
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. 61232802. Ben Hal Mining, Inc., 389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127, Clinton Township, Venango County. Commencement operation and restoration of a small industrial minerals mine. Application received: October 10, 2023. Issued: January 4, 2024.
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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
Contact: Cassie Stanton, Clerical Assistant 2, 814-342-8101.
Permit No. 17244001. Austin Powder Company, 1573 Troy-Hawk Run Hwy., Philipsburg, PA 16866, Chest Township, Clearfield County. Blasting Activity Permit for Contracting and Reclamation of GFCC Permit No. 17-23-01. Application received: January 9, 2024. Approved: January 12, 2024. Expiration date: December 31, 2025.
New Stanton District Mining Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
Contact: Tracy Norbert, RA-EPNEWSTANTON@pa.gov.
Permit No. 02244101. Wampum Hardware Company, 636 Paden Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, Moon Township, Allegheny County. Blasting Activity Permit issued for the construction of the Moon Township Sewer Line, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024. Application received: January 9, 2024. Issued: January 9, 2024.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Contact: RA-EPPottsvilleDMO@pa.gov.
Permit No. 36244101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, MA 04345, Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Construction blasting for Westminster Presbyterian Church. Application received: January 4, 2024. Permit issued: January 8, 2024. Expiration date: January 3, 2025.
Permit No. 54244101. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc., P.O. Box 1140, Gardiner, ME 04345, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. Construction blasting for Rausch Creek Logistic Center. Application received: January 5, 2024. Permit issued: January 9, 2024. Expiration date: January 9, 2025.
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.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 208 W. 3rd Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, 570-327-3636.
Contact: Jared Jacobini, Aquatic Biologist 1, 570-327-3707.
E4704223-003. Mahoning Township, 849 Bloom Rd, Danville, PA 17821, Mahoning Township, Montour County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
Mahoning Township will regrade and reshape 210 linear feet of Blizzards Run to remove accumulated sediment within the channel. The proposed work implies that the capacity of the channel is impaired and the project will alleviate nuisance flooding from the channel overtopping. The alternatives analysis states a no build option does not provide a more defined flood bench needed to eliminate secondary overflow channels occurring via erosion and not meet the goals of the project. No wetland impact will result from as a result of this project. Blizzards Run is designated under Chapter 93 as Cold Water-Migratory Fish. Latitude: 40° 58` 0", Longitude: -76° 36` 9". Application received: August 1, 2023. Issued: January 9, 2024.
Contact: Pete Geanacopoulos, Project Manager, 570-327-3701.
E1904223-004. John C. Taylor, 934 Oaks Lane, Watsontown, PA 17777, Franklin Township, Columbia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a recreational pavilion within the floodway of South Branch Roaring Creek in Franklin Township, Columbia County. Latitude: 40° 53` 5.1", Longitude: -76° 30` 24.2". Application received: September 14, 2023. Accepted: September 28, 2023. Issued: January 10, 2024.
Contact: Stephen Kardohely, Project Manager, 814-342-8216.
E17042223-004. Jordan Wooster, 818 Quehanna Highway, Karthaus, PA 16845, Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The Department has issued a Chapter 105 Small Projects permit to Jordan Wooster of Capital Improvements for the construction of a 360 foot-long by 10-foot high concrete retaining wall for expansion of their existing parking facility located in Karthaus Township. 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 Dutch Hollow Run which is listed in the Pa. Code Chapter 93 designation use of High Quality—Cold Water Fishery (HQ-CWF). Latitude: 41° 8` 21.86"; Longitude: -78° 7` 53.25". Application received: July 20, 2023. Issued: December 28, 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.
E4002223-014. Hunlock Township, 33 Village Drive, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621, Hunlock Township, Luzerne County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Hunlock Township Park Project: 1) A stormwater outfall within the floodway of a UNT to Hunlock Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 2-foot wide, vegetated trapezoidal channel and a 20-ft long, 6-in deep earthen level spreader. 2) A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Hunlock Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 10-ft wide, 30-ft long concrete pad and an 8-ft high chain link fence associated with a proposed baseball dugout. 3) A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Hunlock Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 40-ft long, 6-ft wide concrete walking path. 4) A fill within the floodway of a UNT to Hunlock Creek (CWF, MF) consisting of a 230-ft long, 6-ft tall chain link fence. This project will result in a net cut of 366 ft3 within the floodway. The project is located at approximately 0.22 mile south of the intersection of Sunset Lake Road and Hunlock-Harveyville Road (Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 13` 8"; Longitude: -76° 6` 38") in Hunlock Township, Luzerne County. Application received: June 21, 2023. Issued: January 16, 2024.
Northwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: RA-EPWW-NWRO@pa.gov.
E2506223-004. Matthew Bauer, 7382 McGill Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421, Harborcreek Township, Erie County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
Excavate and maintain the channel of a UNT Sevenmile Creek having a contributory drainage area less than 100 acres for the construction of a 4 acres impoundment of a non-jurisdictional dam permanently impacting approximately 410 linear feet of stream and associated floodway at 7382 McGill Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421. Latitude: 42.153806°, Longitude: -79.937449°. Application received: August 14, 2023. Issued: January 9, 2024.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
E0603223-001. Berks County Parks & Recreation Dept., 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610, Robeson Township, Berks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. To 1) operate and maintain a 4-foot wide earthen berm; 2) operate and maintain 162 linear feet of 6-inch diameter PVC pipe; and 3) operate and maintain a R-3 rip-rap rock outfall, resulting in 0.02 acre of permanent impact to an emergent wetland and 50 square feet of permanent floodway impact to Allegheny Creek (CWF, MF) all for the purposes of restoring and maintaining an existing aqueduct. The project is located within the watershed of Allegheny Creek (CWF, MF) along Old River Road and the Allegheny Aqueduct Historical Park in Robeson Township, Berks County (40.286136, -75.874719). Permanent wetland loss is less than 0.05 acre and replacement is not required. Application received: March 10, 2023. Issued: January 5, 2024.
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5900.
Contact: Elaine Henderson, Clerical Assistant 3, 484-250-5157.
E5101222-011. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is proposing to perform the following-listed water obstruction and encroachment activities to rehabilitate, construct, and maintain the existing dragon boat dock which is located in and along the west bank of the Schuylkill River by installing a new 12` x 80` main floating dock, 12` x 40` gangway, 8` x 16` landing dock, a strut anchoring system connecting the main floating dock to two (2) anchor systems on land. The anchor systems will be comprised of two (2) 7.5` x 5` concrete foundations with four (4) anchor piles each. Each anchor system will be on each side of a 5` x 14` concrete landing. The Applicant may also repair and replace the existing functional floating dock in-kind and in-Place. The facility is located in West Fairmount Park, a.k.a. the Dragon Boat Dock (Philadelphia, PA, NJ USGS Map) in the City and County of Philadelphia, USACOE, Philadelphia District. Latitude: 39.98150°, Longitude: -75.20461°. Application received: July 21, 2022. Permit issued: January 9, 2024.
E2301223-007. PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, N3-3, Philadelphia, PA 19103, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a retaining wall and fence along the southwest border of the MacDade Substation property along Muckinipattis Creek. Water obstruction and encroachment activities are as follows: 1) To excavate within top of bank of Muckinipattis Creek for installation of retaining wall and fence resulting in 167 linear feet (3,340 sq ft, 0.08 acre) of permanent watercourse impact. 2) To excavate within top of bank of Muckinipattis Creek for installation of retaining wall and fence resulting in 113 linear feet (2,260 sq ft, 0.05 acre) of permanent floodway impact. 3) To excavate within top of bank of Muckinipattis Creek for installation of retaining wall and fence resulting in 349 linear feet (6,980 sq ft, 0.16 acre) of temporary watercourse impact. 4) To excavate within top of bank of Muckinipattis Creek for installation of retaining wall and fence resulting in 204 linear feet (20,400 sq ft, 0.47 acre) of temporary floodway impact. This project is located near 422 West Knowles Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036, Glenolden Borough, Delaware County (USGS PA Lansdowne Quadrangle). Latitude: 39.901465°, Longitude: -75.296910°. Application received: August 15, 2023. Permit issued: January 8, 2024.
E4601223-005. Borough of Hatboro, 414 South York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040, Hatboro Borough, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain the parking lot facility, underground infiltration basin, trail amenities, and landscaping, etc., within the floodplain of the UNT to Penny Pack Creek (TSF, MF) associated with improvements to Miller Meadow Park. The project will not result in a net fill and will have no adverse impact on the 100-year flood elevation. The site is located within Miller Meadow Park (USGS PA Quadrangle) in the Borough of Hatboro, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.170917°, Longitude: -75.109861°. Application received: February 15, 2023. Permit issued: January 9, 2024.
E4601223-029. 800 Schuylkill Owner, LLC, 201 King of Prussia Road, Suite 501, Radnor, PA 19087, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To remove the existing stream enclosure about 1,354 feet of 72-inch RCP and relocate/construct and maintain new about 1,286 LF of 72-inch x 96-inch RC box stream enclosure along a UNT to Matsunk Creek (WWF-MF) associated with the construction of two new warehouse/distribution centers. Additionally, this project involves the connection of the onsite stormwater management system to the existing piped UNT to Schuylkill River (WWF, MF). The project will include the loading docks, parking area, utilities, landscaping, and stormwater management necessary to support the project. Old existing structures within the area will be demolished and removed. The site is located at 800 River Road (Norristown, PA USGS Quadrangles) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Latitude: 40.089246°, Longitude: -75.324989°. Application received: September 18, 2023. Permit issued: January 12, 2024.
EA0901223-001, WV0901223-001. Wrightstown Township, 2203 2nd Street Pike, Wrightstown, PA 18940, Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.
To restore and rehabilitate about 450 feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF) associated with the applicant's request for 105.12(a)(16) waiver to conduct stream restoration and enhancement. The proposed rehabilitation will include: 1) Floodplain reconnection through the removal of legacy sediments. 2) Pockets of wetlands will be installed which will help offset the effects of the toe-protection along the streambanks. 3) Installation of a 3-tier riparian forest buffer. 4) Streambank Reinforcement: all streambanks within the project area will be regraded to a slope of 3:1 (horizontal: vertical). Geotextile and vegetation will be used to reinforce and stabilize the banks. 5) The toe-protection consists of 12-to-18-inch diameter, native stones placed below bank-full height. 6) The southern most meander shows a cut-bank of close to 8 feet in height. At this location, additional protection, vegetated soil lifts will be installed above the bank-full height to the 100-year storm elevation. No excavation within the stream channel is proposed and no wetlands were identified within the project area. Mill Creek does not have special protection status. Given that the limit of disturbance associated with the project is less than one acre, the project does not require an individual NPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities. The project is located west of the intersection of Old Anchor Road and Second Street Pike (Lambertville, PA USGS Quadrangle) in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. Latitude: 40.277173°, Longitude: -74.994803°. Application received: June 1, 2023. Permit issued: January 9, 2024.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Dana Drake, Program Manager.
E2605221-001. Ronald Whipkey, 103 Lower Sandy Road, Greensboro, PA 15338, Saltlick Township, Fayette County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.
The applicant has been given consent to: 1. Operate and maintain a gazebo (14-ft long x 12-ft wide) with grading around the gazebo (34-ft long x 32-ft wide) and a circular koi pond (50-ft in diameter), which have been constructed within the floodway to Indian Creek (HQ—CWF). 2. Operate and maintain a water intake structure that was constructed in Indian Creek for the purpose of maintaining water in the koi pond. 3. Construct and maintain an overflow pipe in Indian Creek to manage the water level in the pond. The project purpose is to create recreational facilities at a residence. The project will permanently affect 0.065 acre of the floodway to Indian Creek. The water intake will permanently impact 1 LF of Indian Creek, and the overflow pipe will permanently impact 1 LF of Indian Creek. The project is located at 707 Nebo Road Ext., Champion, PA 15622 (Seven Springs, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Subbasin 19E; ACOE: Pittsburgh District), in Salt Lick Township, Fayette County. Latitude: 40° 03` 35", Longitude: -79° 22` 05". Application received: December 8, 2021. Issued: January 5, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: 717-705-4802.
EA0703221-001. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 110 Radnor Road, Suite 101, State College, PA 16801, Freedom Township, Blair County. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The project included installation of 9 log vane, structures, 270-feet of mudsill cribbing, stabilization and channel blocks to restore the stream alignment to historic location and dimension and stabilize channel. (WWF, MF). The Major Amendment proposes the addition of 650 linear feet of restoration activities within and along a receiving tributary, McDonald Run, that includes the installation and maintenance of seven log vanes, resulting in 285 linear feet of permanent impact, the installation and maintenance of mudsill cribbing, resulting in 40 linear feet of permanent impact, the excavation and maintenance within the stream channel to remove an existing gravel bar, resulting in 70 linear feet of permanent impact to McDonald Run (WWF, MF), and the installation and maintenance of riparian plantings. The project is located near 120 Standish Lane, approximately 0.4-mile East of intersection with Dunnings Highway. (Hollidaysburg, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.374932; Longitude: -78.426349) in Freedom Township, Blair County. Application received: February 14, 2023. Issued: January 13, 2024.
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 ESG295823026-00
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Co, LLC
Contact Person Barry Mahar
Address 30351 Route 6
City, State, Zip Wysox, PA 18854
Township(s) Lathrop Township and Springville Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Unnamed Tributary to Horton Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: November 15, 2023
Issued: January 8, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG290823014-00
Applicant Name Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC
Contact Person Jonathan Fronk
Address 337 Daniel Zenker Drive
City, State, Zip Horseheads, NY 14845-1008
Township(s) Warren Township
County Bradford County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Pendleton Creek (CWF, MF)
Application received: September 6, 2023
Issued: January 10, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG295823028-00
Applicant Name Williams Field Services Co, LLC
Contact Person Jayme Stotka
Address 2000 Commerce Drive
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Township(s) Dimock Township
County Susquehanna County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to White Creek # 8605 (CWF)
Application received: December 15, 2023
Issued: January 11, 2024Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Kate Hogue Clerical Supervisor, 814-332-6868.
ESCGP # 3 ESG081023005-00
Applicant Name LOLA Energy PetroCo, LLC
Contact Person Jayson Johnson
Address P.O. Box 360
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317-0360
Township(s) Allegheny Township
County Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) North Branch Bear Creek (CWF); UNT to North Branch Bear Creek (CWF)
Application received: August 21, 2023
Approved: January 8, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG084323001-00
Applicant Name Pin Oak Energy Partners, LLC
Contact Person Christine L. Shepard-Desal
Address 388 S Main Street, Suite 401
City, State, Zip Akron, OH 44311
Township(s) Perry Township
County Mercer County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Shenango River (TSF)
Application received: October 23, 2023
Approved: January 11, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESG080323012-00
Applicant Name Snyder Bros, Inc.
Contact Person Carl Rose
Address P.O. Box 1022
City, State, Zip Kittanning, PA 16201
Township(s) East Franklin Township
County Armstrong County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Glade Run/UNT to Glade Run (TSF)
Application received: November 21, 2023
Approved: January 11, 2024ESCGP # 3 ESX180050008-01/Crytzer Project
Applicant Name Snyder Bros, Inc.
Contact Person Carl Rose
Address P.O. Box 1022
City, State, Zip Kittanning, PA 16201
Township(s) Rayburn and Valley Townships
County Armstrong County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Trib 46996 to Cowanshannock Creek (WWF) Trib 46997 to Cowanshannock Creek (WWF)
Application received: October 5, 2023
Renewal issued: January 11, 2024Southwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: RA-EPSW-OGSUBMISSION@pa.gov.
ESCGP # 3 ESG070223009-00
Applicant Name Superior Midstream Appalachian, LLC—Sun Mine Well Connect
Contact Person Arthur Smith. Senior Vice President
(724) 338-2524, art.smith@superiorpipeline.com
Address 0.21 Mile north of Sun Mine Road and Callen Road
City, State, Zip Tarentum, PA 15084
Township(s) Fawn Township, Clinton Township
County Allegheny County and Butler County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.67056, Long -79.81226, unnamed tributary to Bull Creek, Ch 93 class TSF 002. Lat 40.67121, Long -79.81127, unnamed tributary to Bull Creek, Ch 93 class TSF 003. Lat 40.67162, Long -79.80914, unnamed tributary to Lardintown Run, Ch 93 class TSF 004. Lat 40.67119, Long -79.80682, unnamed tributary to Lardintown Run, Ch 93 class TSF
Application received: November 15, 2023
Issued: January 10, 2024ESCP # ESP07652300200E
Applicant Name Olympus Energy, LLC—Artemis Well Pad
Contact Person Brian Dillemuth, (724) 754-0110
bdillemuth@olympusenergy.com
Address 1.4 miles west of Seventh Street and Merwin Road
City, State, Zip New Kensington, PA 15068
Township(s) Upper Burrell Township
County Westmoreland County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) 001. Lat 40.53466, Long -79.66740, Trib 42418 of Pucketa Creek, Ch 93 Class TSF 002. Lat 40.53266, Long -79.66417, Trib 42426 of Pucketa Creek, Ch 93 Class TSF 003. Lat 40.53126, Long -79.66323, Trib 42426 of Pucketa Creek, Ch 93 Class TSF 004. Lat 40.52958, Long -79.66476, Trib 42423 of Pucketa Creek, Ch 93 Class TSF 005. Lat 40.53310, Long -79.66678, Trib 42424 of Pucketa Creek, Ch 93 Class TSF
Application received: August 3, 2023
Issued: January 12, 2024
ESCGP # 3 ESG076319040-03
Applicant Name EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC—
Niam-S005 Pipeline Project
Contact Person Thomas Glisson, (412)-295-1697
TGlisson@equitransmidstream.com
Address Pie Ridge Road, 0.5 mile north of Grove Road
City, State, Zip Propserity, PA 15329
Township(s) Morris Township, Amwell Township
County Washington County
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Ch 93 class TSF for: Home Run Stream Unnamed Tributaries to Home Run Bane Creek Tributary 40888 to Bane Creek Unnamed Tributary to Bane Creek Fork of Bane Creek Tributary 40877 to Fork of Bane Creek Pleasant Valley Run Unnamed Tributaries to Pleasant Valley Run Unnamed Tributaries to Fork of Bane Creek.
Application received: October 10, 2023
Issued: January 16, 2024
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS
The Following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit(s), Under the Authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101—6021.1102) and Under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C, Have Been Issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Director, P.O. Box 8763, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8763.
SSIP Application No. 23006
Applicant Name UPMC
Address 200 Lothrop St.
City, State, Zip Pittsburgh, PA 15243
County Allegheny County
Municipality City of Pittsburgh
Tank Type One AST storing diesel fuel
Tank Capacity 28,000 gallons
Application Received November 2, 2023
Permit Issued January 12, 2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 2
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.
Parker Oil, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-50013, 320 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Parker Oil Company, 311 Strawberry Hill Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353, 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.
Gas N Goods, Storage Tank Facility ID # 45-12376, 5677 Hamilton South, Sciota, PA 18354, Hamilton Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Gas N Goods, Inc., P.O. Box 342, Sciota, PA 18354, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting Statewide health standards.
136 Verma, Storage Tank Facility ID # 48-51086, 136 East Lawn Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Synergy Environmental, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468, on behalf of PALGC UST I, LLC, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with gasoline. The report 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: Bill, 814-332-6671.
United Ref, Storage Tank Facility ID # 62-90266, 15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365, Warren Township, Warren County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 508 Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, on behalf of United Refining Company, 814 Lexington Avenue, P.O. Box 688, Warren, PA 16365, 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 nonresidential Statewide health standards.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, 717-705-4700.
Contact: Robin L. Yerger, LPG, 717-705-4705.
Nettles Auto Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 21-61054, 1415 Lowther Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., 440 Creamery Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341, on behalf of Nettles Auto Service, 1415 Lowther Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The report is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential site-specific standards.
M & R Equipment, Storage Tank Facility ID # 67-13853, 451 Marsteller Road, New Park, PA 17352, Fawn Township, York County. Nutshell Environmental, 15 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, on behalf of Mr. Chris and Ms. Sandy Biernazki, 451 Marsteller Road, New Park, PA 17352, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum constituents. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific 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.
7 Eleven #40273, Storage Tank Facility ID # 56-81235, 169 North Plaza Access Road, Somerset, PA 15501, Somerset Township, Somerset County. AECOM Technical Services, 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite E-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc., 3200 Hackberry Road, P.O. Box # 711, Dallas, TX 75221, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting residential and nonresidential Statewide health and site-specific standards.
7 Eleven # 40481, Storage Tank Facility ID # 65-24183, 140 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, City of Greensburg, Westmoreland County. AECOM Technical Services, 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite E-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc., 3200 Hackberry Road, P.O. Box # 711, Dallas, TX 75221, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The plan is intended to document the remedial actions for meeting nonresidential Statewide health standards.
CORRECTIVE ACTION UNDER
ACT 32, 1989
PREAMBLE 3
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.
Al's Quick Stop PA0022 Dunmore, Storage Tank Facility ID # 35-01861, 1220 Wheeler Avenue, Dunmore, PA 18512, Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County.
MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Store 942 Real Estate, LLC, 1010 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of soil contaminated with diesel. The report demonstrated attainment of the site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on January 8, 2024.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.
Robinson Township Municipal Garage, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-00797, 5001 Leona Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15108, Robinson Township, Allegheny County. CORE Environmental Services, Inc., 3960 William Flinn Highway, Suite 100, Allison Park, PA 15101, on behalf of Robinson Township, 5001 Leona Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15108, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with waste oil. The plan residential was acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was approved by DEP on January 3, 2024.
DeBaldo Sales and Service, Storage Tank Facility ID # 02-80057, 3451 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116, Indiana Township, Allegheny County. Environmental Geo-Services, 40 Callahan Road, Greenville, PA 16125, on behalf of Orlando DeBaldo, 3451 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116, submitted a Remedial Action Completion Report concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline. The report nonresidential did not demonstrate attainment of the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on January 4, 2024.
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 nonresidential demonstrated attainment of the Statewide health and site-specific standards and was approved by DEP on December 29, 2023.
Pilot Travel Center # 348, Storage Tank Facility ID # 63-09737, 205 Wilson Road, Bentleyville, PA 15314, Bentleyville Borough, Washington County. Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, 270 William Pitt Way, Suite A3, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, on behalf of Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, 5508 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909, submitted a Remedial Action Plan concerning remediation of groundwater contaminated with diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. The plan nonresidential was not acceptable to meet the Statewide health standards and was disapproved by DEP on January 4, 2024.
SPECIAL NOTICES
WATER PROGRAMS
Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit under the Clean Streams Law and Federal Clean Water Act.
Southwest Region: Clean Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000.
Contact: Angela Rohrer, 412-442-4069.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application for a General NPDES Permit from the applicant named as follows to authorize existing discharges of Industrial Stormwater from the project site named as follows to surface waters of the Commonwealth.
Applicant: David Norris
Applicant Address: 6375 A.V.R.R
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2113Application Number: PAG036517 (PAR606154-A1)
Project Site Name: D & D Auto Salvage, LLC
Municipality/County: Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County
Surface Waters Receiving Discharges: Allegheny River (WWF)
Project Description: Activities at the Facility include vehicle crushing and compaction, parts removal from vehicles, liquids removal from vehicles, as well as acceptance and storage of scrap metal from private citizens and businesses.
DEP has made a tentative decision to deny the application for the Individual NPDES Permit. A 30-day public comment period applies to this application and tentative decision. Interested persons may submit written comments to DEP at the previously listed address for DEP's consideration in taking a final action on the permit application. You may also review the permit application file by contacting DEP's File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4284.
ACTIVE AND ABANDONED MINE OPERATIONS
January 12, 2024 Act 181 Solicitation Notice.
Cambria District Mining Office: 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.
Act 181 Notification: Operation and Maintenance of Mine Drainage Treatment Sites in Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Bedford Counties. This work will include operation and maintenance of both passive and active treatment facilities on forfeited coal mine sites. Letters of interest can be sent to: DEP, Attn: Daniel Chverchko, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, 15931 or by email at dchverchko@pa.gov. Letters must be received by no later than February 7, 2024.
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania.
Central Office: Radiation Protection Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Contact: Austyn Shank, 717-783-3594.
In the month of December 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. Sections 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 Alpha Radon, LLC 121 Cottonwood Drive
Aliquippa, PA 15001-9456Mitigation Firm Johnathan Helman 189 Valley View Drive
Rostraver Twp, PA 150121Testing Individual Joseph Cline P.O. Box 1145
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-1145Testing Individual Joseph Batten, Jr. 346 Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341-2220Testing Individual Joseph Batten, Jr. 346 Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA 19341-2220Mitigation Individual Jeffery Shlaline 800 Locust Grove Road
York, PA 17402-4532Mitigation Individual Absolute RN Mitigation, LLC 800 Locust Grove Road
York, PA 17402-4532Mitigation Firm Joseph Donnelly, III 2 Waterview Road
Apt. G9
West Chester, PA 19380-6358Testing Individual Tom Berardelli 1639 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-9634Testing Individual Berardelli Home Inspections 1639 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-9634Testing Firm Amanda Turner 3322 Route 22 West
Suite 907
Branchburg, NJ 08876Testing Individual Harold Henry 2103 Rudolph Avenue
Erie, PA 16502-1928Testing Individual Dwayne Ott 311 Bell Tip Road
Tyrone, PA 16686-7226Testing Individual Gregory Hancock P.O. Box 110
Woolrich, PA 17779-0110Testing Individual Joshua McClain 1921 Round Top Road
Montoursville, PA 17754-9616Testing Individual Rick Siess 259 Meadowview Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317-2315Certification Suspended
WASTE, AIR, RADIATION AND REMEDIATION
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permit 03-00027.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Phone Number 814-332-6131.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT 2) plan for Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC Keystone Station located in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 2 plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Keystone Station owned and operated by Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the 40 CFR 52.2065 as RACT 2 for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determinations, if approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (03-00027) for the facility. The relevant RACT 2 requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT 2 determinations will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
• The total combined NOx emissions from Boilers 1 and 2 shall not exceed 0.075 lb/MMBtu on a 30-operating day rolling average.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 1 shall not exceed 15,691 lb per unit operating day.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 2 shall not exceed 15,691 lb per unit operating day.
• The permittee shall utilize the following methods when determining compliance with the NOx RACT emission limits: (a) For 30-operating day rolling average NOx emission limit, 40 CFR parts 60 and 75, appendix F, Procedure 1; (b) For the Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emission Limits, 40 CFR part 75; and (c) All monitoring and testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
• The permittee shall: (a) Operate the SCR systems associated with Boiler 1 and/or 2 at all times the source is in operation and it is technically feasible to do so in accordance with manufacturer specifications for the SCR systems and sound engineering principles. This requirement applies regardless of the fuel type being combusted in the boiler. (b) Utilize reagent in the SCR systems at a rate that is optimized to maximize the degree of NOx control while minimizing ammonia slip, and (c) Operate and maintain the SCR systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and good operating practices for the control of the NOx emissions.
• The permittee shall create and maintain records of: (a) the hourly heat input for each unit; (b) The specific hourly ammonia injection amounts for each unit; and (c) The specific hourly NOx emission rate for each unit. Records shall be retained for at least five years.
• The permittee shall electronically submit a periodic report, within thirty days after the end of each six-month reporting period. The periodic report shall contain data for each Operating Day during the reporting period, including, but not limited to: Facility ID; Facility name; Unit ID; Date; Unit-specific total Daily Operating Time; Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emissions; Unit-specific total Daily Heat Input; Unit-specific Daily NOx Emission Rate; Facility-wide 30-Day Rolling Average NOx Emission Rate; Owner; Operator; and Representative (Primary and Secondary). The periodic report shall be certified by the Responsible Official for the facility.
• Boilers 1 and 2 are also subject to a Federal Implementation Plan for NOx RACT 2, which is codified in 40 CFR 52.2065.
In addition, 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2) of the Regional Haze Rule requires State Implementation Plans to include enforceable emissions limitations, compliance schedules, and other measures that are necessary to make reasonable progress as determined pursuant to 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2)(i)—(iv). To satisfy four-factor analysis requirements related to the second implementation period for Regional Haze, the Department proposes to add a requirement to make the previously identified shutdown date on or before December 31, 2028 for Source 031 and Source 032 (Boiler 1 and 2) Federally enforceable and permanent.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested by February 21, 2024 to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on February 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be February 21, 2024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or monitor the Web site to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf.
Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. A 30-day comment period from the date of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT 2 Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT 2 Plan.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 813-332-6078 or by email submitted to ra-epnwinformfilere@pa.gov. The review memo and draft permit modification will be posted at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/RACT-II.aspx.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permit 32-00059.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams Phone Number, 814-332-6131.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT 2) plan for Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC Conemaugh Station located in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 2 plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Conemaugh Station owned and operated by Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the 40 CFR 52.2065 as RACT 2 for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determinations, if approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (32-00059) for the facility. The relevant RACT 2 requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT 2 determinations will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
• The total combined NOx emissions from Boilers 1 and 2 shall not exceed 0.072 lb/MMBtu on a 30-operating day rolling average.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 1 shall not exceed 14,308 lb per unit operating day.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 2 shall not exceed 14,308 lb per unit operating day.
• The permittee shall utilize the following methods when determining compliance with the NOx RACT emission limits: (a) For 30-operating day rolling average NOx emission limit, 40 CFR parts 60 and 75, appendix F, Procedure 1; (b) For the Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emission Limits, 40 CFR part 75; and (c) All monitoring and testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
• The permittee shall: (a) Operate the SCR systems associated with Boiler 1 and/or 2 at all times the source is in operation and it is technically feasible to do so in accordance with manufacturer specifications for the SCR systems and sound engineering principles. This requirement applies regardless of the fuel type being combusted in the boiler. (b) Utilize reagent in the SCR systems at a rate that is optimized to maximize the degree of NOx control while minimizing ammonia slip, and (c) Operate and maintain the SCR systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and good operating practices for the control of the NOx emissions.
• The permittee shall create and maintain records of: (a) the hourly heat input for each unit; (b) The specific hourly ammonia injection amounts for each unit; and (c) The specific hourly NOx emission rate for each unit. Records shall be retained for at least five years.
• The permittee shall electronically submit a periodic report, within thirty days after the end of each six-month reporting period. The periodic report shall contain data for each Operating Day during the reporting period, including, but not limited to: Facility ID; Facility name; Unit ID; Date; Unit-specific total Daily Operating Time; Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emissions; Unit-specific total Daily Heat Input; Unit-specific Daily NOx Emission Rate; Facility-wide 30-Day Rolling Average NOx Emission Rate; Owner; Operator; and Representative (Primary and Secondary). The periodic report shall be certified by the Responsible Official for the facility.
• Boilers 1 and 2 are also subject to a Federal Implementation Plan for NOx RACT 2, which is codified in 40 CFR 52.2065.
In addition, 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2) of the Regional Haze Rule requires State Implementation Plans to include enforceable emissions limitations, compliance schedules, and other measures that are necessary to make reasonable progress as determined pursuant to 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2)(i)—(iv). To satisfy four-factor analysis requirements related to the second implementation period for Regional Haze, the Department proposes to add a requirement to make the previously identified shutdown date on or before December 31, 2028 for Source 031 and Source 032 (Boiler 1 and 2) Federally enforceable and permanent.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested by February 21, 2024 to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on February 28, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be February 21, 1024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or monitor the Web site to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf.
Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. A 30-day comment period from the date of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT 2 Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT 2 Plan.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 813-332-6078 or by email submitted to ra-epnwinformfilere@pa.gov. The review memo and draft permit modification will be posted at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/RACT-II.aspx
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Revised Air Quality Operating Permit 32-00055.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, 814-332-6945.
Contact: Matthew Williams, 814-332-6131.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT 2) plan for Homer City Generation LP located in Center Township, Indiana County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Sections 129.96— 129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 2 plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Homer City Generation LP Station owned and operated by Homer City Generation LP in Center Township, Indiana County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the 40 CFR 52.2065 as RACT 2 for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determinations, if approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (32-00055) for the facility. The relevant RACT 2 requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT 2 determinations will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT 2 determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
• The total combined NOx emissions from Boilers 1—3 shall not exceed 0.096 lb/MMBtu on a 30-operating day rolling average.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 1 shall not exceed 15,649 lb per unit operating day.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 2 shall not exceed 15,649 lb per unit operating day.
• Daily NOx emissions from Boiler 3 shall not exceed 16,727 lb per unit operating day.
• The permittee shall utilize the following methods when determining compliance with the NOx RACT emission limits: (a) For 30-operating day rolling average NOx emission limit, 40 CFR parts 60 and 75, appendix F, Procedure 1; (b) For the Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emission Limits, 40 CFR part 75; and (c) All monitoring and testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C.
• The permittee shall: (a) Operate the SCR systems associated with Boilers 1—3 at all times the source is in operation and it is technically feasible to do so in accordance with manufacturer specifications for the SCR systems and sound engineering principles. This requirement applies regardless of the fuel type being combusted in the boiler. (b) Utilize reagent in the SCR systems at a rate that is optimized to maximize the degree of NOx control while minimizing ammonia slip, and (c) Operate and maintain the SCR systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and good operating practices for the control of the NOx emissions.
• The permittee shall create and maintain records of: (a) the hourly heat input for each unit; (b) The specific hourly ammonia injection amounts for each unit; and (c) The specific hourly NOx emission rate for each unit. Records shall be retained for at least five years.
• The permittee shall electronically submit a periodic report, within thirty days after the end of each six-month reporting period. The periodic report shall contain data for each Operating Day during the reporting period, including, but not limited to: Facility ID; Facility name; Unit ID; Date; Unit-specific total Daily Operating Time; Unit-specific Daily NOx Mass Emissions; Unit-specific total Daily Heat Input; Unit-specific Daily NOx Emission Rate; Facility-wide 30-Day Rolling Average NOx Emission Rate; Owner; Operator; and Representative (Primary and Secondary). The periodic report shall be certified by the Responsible Official for the facility.
• Boilers 1—3 are also subject to a Federal Implementation Plan for NOx RACT 2, which is codified in 40 CFR 52.2065.
In addition, 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2) of the Regional Haze Rule requires State Implementation Plans to include enforceable emissions limitations, compliance schedules, and other measures that are necessary to make reasonable progress as determined pursuant to 40 CFR 51.308(f)(2)(i)—(iv). To satisfy four-factor analysis requirements related to the second implementation period for Regional Haze, the Department proposes to add a requirement to make the previously identified shutdown date of on or before June 30, 2023 for Source 031—033 (Boilers 1—3) Federally enforceable and permanent.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested by February 21, 2024 to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on February 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be February 21, 1024. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or monitor the Web site to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf.
Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Eric Gustafson, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. A 30-day comment period from the date of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed RACT 2 Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT 2 Plan.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 813-332-6078 or by email submitted to ra-epnwinformfilere@pa.gov. The review memo and draft permit modification will be posted at https://www. dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/NorthwestRegion/Community-Information/Pages/RACT-II.aspx
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Tom Decker at 814-332-6615 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 24-110. Filed for public inspection January 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m.]
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