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COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); 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); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
56111302 and NPDES No. PA 0236101, Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, (140 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501), to operate the Acosta Deep Mine in Jenner, Lincoln, Quemahoning and Somerset Township, Somer-set County to operate a new underground mine and related NPDES permit, Surface Acres Proposed 49.8, Underground Acres Proposed 3776.9, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 2432.7. Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on November 10, 2011. Application received: May 11, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17000111 and NPDES No. PA0243027. Gregg Barrett Coal (288 Watts Road, Curwensville, PA 16833). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface/auger mine located in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County affecting 65.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Watts Creek and Watts Creek classified for high quality cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 10, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
49111301. S & N Coal Co., LLC, (8689 Route 25, Spring Glen, PA 17978), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite underground mine operation in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County (replacing FKZ Coal, Inc. UMP No. 49971301) affecting 4.1 acres, receiving stream: Locust Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 8, 2011.
54950101R3. Joe Kuperavage Coal Company, (916 Park Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 246.0 acres, receiving stream: Silver Creek. Application received: November 9, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
4275SM19 and NPDES Permit No. PA0599204. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES Permit in Spruce Creek and Warriors Mark Townships, Hunting-don County. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Little Juniata River, Gensimore Run classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery and warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 14, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
66111001 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225151. Mes-hoppen Stone, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Eaton Township, Wyoming County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Newton Run Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-cold water fishery. Application received: November 7, 2011.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times.
In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0213527 (Mining Permit No. 30841317), Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, (PO Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 1264.06, Underground Acres Affected 34,858.89. Templeton Fork, classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Templeton Fork, classified for the following use(s): TSF. Beham Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Enlow Fork classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Enlow Fork classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Robinson Fork, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Unnamed tributary to Booth Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Long Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Long Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Rocky Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Rocky Run, classified for the following use(s): TSF. Unnamed tributary to Short Creek, classified for the following use(s): TSF, Monongahela River Watershed. Unnamed tributary to Crafts Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF, Monongahela River Watershed. Unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use(s): HQ-WWF. Unnamed tributary to Tenmile Creek, classified for the following use(s): TSF, Monongahela River Watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on October 14, 2010. Application received June 29, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 003 is 10000 GPD
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Enlow Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 Lat: 39° 58` 36" Long: 80° 24` 30" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 004 is 11374387 GPD
Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Templeton Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 Lat: 39° 59` 59" Long: 80° 26` 42" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor &
Report975 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 005 is 6333465 GPD
Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Templeton Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 Lat: 39° 59` 58" Long: 80° 26` 54" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 894 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 006 is 14411865 GPD
Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Robinson Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 Lat: 40° 00` 31" Long: 80° 28` 37" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 149 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 007 is 21391603 GPD
Outfall 007 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Booth Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 Lat: 39° 59` 10" Long: 80° 22` 23" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 720 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 008 is 21973248 GPD
Outfall 008 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Long Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 Lat: 40° 00` 22" Long: 80° 23` 36" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 201 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 009 is 18548006 GPD
Outfall 009 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Enlow Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 Lat: 30° 59` 19" Long: 80° 21` 06" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 261 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 010 is 38130048 GPD
Outfall 010 discharges to: Rocky Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 Lat: 40° 01` 22.7" Long: 80° 22` 58.6" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 2643 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 011 is 8466163 GPD
Outfall 011 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Templeton Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 Lat: 40° 02` 12.3" Long: 80° 25` 38.8" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 1125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 012 is 17255462 GPD
Outfall 012 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 Lat: 40° 02` 12.3" Long: 80° 22` 38.3" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 756 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 013 is 1163289 GPD
Outfall 013 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Short Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 Lat: 40° 00` 49" Long: 80° 20` 22" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1(S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 8363 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 014 is 7755264 GPD
Outfall 014 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Templeton Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 Lat: 40° 03` 38" Long: 80° 21` 53" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.7 2.4 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 754 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 015 is 7755264 GPD
Outfall 015 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Templeton Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 Lat: 40° 03` 35" Long: 80° 24` 52" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 348 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 016 is 21650112 GPD
Outfall 016 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Short Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016 Lat: 40° 02` 09" Long: 80° 19` 33" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 1060 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 017 is dependent on rainfall GPD
Outfall 017 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Short Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 017 Lat: 40° 02` 13" Long: 80° 19` 37" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 1839 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 025 is 17966361 GPD
Outfall 025 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Buffalo Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 025 Lat: 40° 05` 01.6" Long: 80° 14` 29.1" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.33 2.33 Manganese (mg/l) 1.79 3.58 4.48 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 026 is 5040921 GPD
Outfall 026 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Robinson Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 026 Lat: 39° 59` 59" Long: 80° 26` 42" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 531 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 027 is 12925440 GPD
Outfall 027 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 027 Lat: 40° 02` 29.1" Long: 80° 22` 28.5" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 352 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 028 is 9758707 GPD
Outfall 028 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Crafts Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 028 Lat: 40° 03` 38" Long: 80° 18` 48" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 14,122 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 029 is 18935769 GPD
Outfall 029 discharges to: Long Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 029 Lat: 40° 00` 56" Long: 80° 23` 14" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.78 3.56 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 119 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 030 is 13765593 GPD
Outfall 030 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Buffalo Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 030 Lat: 40° 06` 01.6" Long: 80° 20` 41.9" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 0.380 0.760 Manganese (mg/l) 0.112 0.224 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.403 0.806 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 7.07 14.14 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 1.72 3.44 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 031 is 29082240 GPD
Outfall 031 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Rocky Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 031 Lat: 39° 59` 52" Long: 80° 24` 53" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 6,337 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 032 is 18677260 GPD
Outfall 032 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Enlow Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 032 Lat: 39° 59` 20" Long: 80° 25` 9" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.85 3.70 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 123 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 033 is 13830220 GPD
Outfall 033 discharges to: Enlow Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 033 Lat: 39° 58` 33" Long: 80° 25` 3" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 22,468 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 034 is 21456230 GPD
Outfall 034 discharges to: Enlow Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 034 Lat: 39° 58` 19" Long: 80° 25` 31" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 22,501 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 035 is 13765593 GPD
Outfall 035 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Tenmile Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 035 Lat: 40° 06` 12.4" Long: 80° 20` 30.1" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report 56,025 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262609 (Mining permit no. 56080102), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, revised NPDES permit for surface mining including blasting in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 381.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Miller Run, Unnamed Tributary to Hinson Run and Unnamed Tributary to Shade Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. These receiving streams are included in the TMDL for the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed. Application received: August 25, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and Unnamed Tributary to Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002 & 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Hinson Run
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Hinson Run and Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005, 006, 007 & 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Hinson Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 & 010 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0607606 (Mining permit no. 32810135), M. B. Energy, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of an NPDES permit for a reclamation only surface mine operation to passively treat a post-mining discharge in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 15.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Blacklick Creek and Roaring Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application received: September 12, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Blacklick Creek and Roaring Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) (002) Treatment Facility— No Permanent Passive Treatment
Systems for post-mining dischargeThe proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0262200 (Mining permit no. 11060102), E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, renewal of an NPDES permit for a surface coal mine operation in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 73.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTS to/and Fallentimber Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Clearfield Creek TMDL. Application received: September 28, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to UNTS to/and Fallentimber Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) (001) Treatment Pond 1 No NPDES No. PA0234231 (Mining permit no. 56960107), PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for reclamation only with post-mining discharges in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 125.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: September 22, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001A N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001A 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 and 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 and 006 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0227358 (Permit No. 61970101). Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Irwin Township, Venango County, affecting 71.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Scrubgrass Creek. Application received: September 30, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA1 N TA2 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 4.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0211401 (Permit No. 10920112). State Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Concord Township, Butler County, affecting 230.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: July 20, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Bear Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Cell C5 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA 0257826 (Mining permit no. 57112501), Jack L. McClintock, 15222 US Hwy 220, Muncy Valley, PA 17758, new NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County, affecting 10 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Muncy Creek, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: August 24, 2011.
The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF 1 Y ST 1 Y There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0224880 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58100304. Daniel S. Warner, (RR 6 Box 6580, Montrose, PA 18801), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone and shale quarry operation in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 53.44 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Big Elk Lake, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 6, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Big Elk Lake.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type DP-01 Yes E&S/Stormwater ST-03 Yes E&S/Stormwater
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