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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
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 the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00011C: Lafarge North America, Inc. (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052) for addition of natural gas as a fuel for No. 1 raw mill at their Whitehall Plant in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The current emission limits for this source will not change as a result of this modification. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 39-00011. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
40-00067A: Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (P.O. Box 33A, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703) for addition of an active carbon mercury adsorption system at their facility in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. The current emission limits for this source will not change as a result of this modification. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 40-00067. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
40-00020A: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare/White Haven Center (827 Oley Valley Road, White Haven, PA 18661) has submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for plan approval to operate the three (3) existing coal boilers with a voluntary limit on coal usage to no more than 10% of their annual capacity to comply with 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ at their facility in Foster Township, Luzerne County.
Plan Approval No. 40-00020A will also contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 40-00020A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
18-00030B: First Quality Tissue, LLC (904 Woods Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745) on December 22, 2014 the Department received an application for plan approval for the construction of a paper towel and tissue manufacturing operation at their facility located in Castanea Township, Clinton County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
43-373A: Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine Company (2575 Freedland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148), for the construction of a crankshaft manufacturing facility consisting of horizontal multi-directional hot forging, heat treatment, and machining in Sharon City, Mercer County. This is a State Only facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
25-971H: Erie Plating Company (656 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16501) for the replacement of an existing wet scrubber at their facility in the City of Erie, Erie County.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 25-971H to Erie Plating Company for the replacement of an existing wet scrubber at the company's facility located at 656 W. 12th St., City of Erie, Erie County. The facility currently has a State Only Operating Permit No. 25-00971. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 25-971H is for the replacement of an existing wet scrubber used to control emissions from the existing chrome plating tanks (Source ID #102). The Plan Approval will also authorize operation of eleven (11) additional existing tanks, controlled by an existing wet scrubber. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject source(s) will emit 0.6 ton of particulate matter per year.
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 25-971H and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward Orris, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6636.
43-366B: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221); The Department intends to issue a plan approval for authorization to construct and operate the following at their existing Mercer Compressor Station located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County:
• One (1) lean burn four stroke natural gas fuel fired compressor engine, Caterpillar model G3612, rated 3,750 bhp at 1,000 rpm, Source ID: CE-3
o Equipped with an oxidation catalyst manufactured by EmeraChem, Model EC-OX-PX-SQ-2425-2425-3000
o Equipped with an air fuel ratio controller
• Four (4) natural gas fired Catalytic Heaters, each rated 0.06 mmBtu/hr
The engine's emissions will be reduced by means of oxidative catalytic reduction technology which is consistent with current best available technology (BAT). This source will be subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ—Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The plan approval will require compliance with this Federal regulation.
The Plan Approval will contain emission and fuel restrictions, along with, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice and additional requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Emissions from the facility will increase as a result of this project. Estimated emissions from the new Caterpillar G3612 engine (as quantified in tons per year): 18.1 of NOx, 9.1 of VOC, 12.0 of CO, and 1.8 of HCHO. Total estimated emissions for the facility after the new source's installation (as quantified in tons per year): 37.5 of NOx, 26.5 of VOC, 38.5 of CO, 43,230 of CO2e, and 2.5 of PM10.
The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit 43-366B: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to the New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should by calling 814-332-6940, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs. For additional information contact Edward F. Orris at (814) 332-6636.
61-147A: Department of Public Welfare Polk Center (Main Street, Polk, PA 16342) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b) and § 127.424(b) that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval for the installation of a combustion source (boiler) at their Polk Center Facility in Polk Borough, Venango County.
The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. TV-61-00147. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
This Title V facility has a potential to emit SOx and NOx emissions at a rate which exceeds the Title V threshold. The facility has a potential to emit SOx in excess of 250 tpy making it a PSD facility.
This plan approval (61-147A) concerns the installation and operation of a 28.6 MmBtu/hr boiler.
The new boiler will primarily combust natural gas but will be capable of combusting #2 Fuel Oil. The boiler will be equipped with a low NOx burner, will operate with low excess air, and be equipped with a flue gas recirculation system.
This Plan Approval will contain emission restrictions along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice, and additional requirements, which will satisfy 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions). Best Available Technology for the source will be contained in the plan approval. Emissions from the source are as follows: NOx 4.5 tpy, CO 4.7 tpy, SOx 0.4 tpy, VOC 0.6 tpy, and PM-10/PM-2.5 1.4 tpy. This project has been reviewed for PSD/NSR applicability. PSD/NSR program action will not be triggered. Emissions from the facility will increase as a result of this project; however, none of the increases in emissions are considered a major modification and only small amounts of emissions have been created during the contemporaneous period.
This Plan Approval will contain emission restrictions along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practice, and additional requirements, which will satisfy 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology for the source.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Edward Orris, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6636.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will consider any written comments received within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit [Plan Approval No. 61-147A] and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should by contacting Edward Orris or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
38-03062: Sunoco Pipeline LP (525 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608) for the natural gas liquid (ethane, propane, butane or a mixture of these) pumping station located in West Cornwall Township, Lebanon County.
The public hearing concerns draft operating permit No. 38-03062 which has been prepared by the Department for the natural gas liquids pumping station. The potential emissions from the facility, including emissions from equipment leaks and operation of an enclosed flare, are estimated at 0.25 ton per year of Volatile Organic Compounds. The Operating Permit will include work practice standards along with recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the operating permit application, DEP's analysis of the application and other relevant information are available for public review at DEP's Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. An appointment to review the documents may be scheduled by contacting Ms. Stacy Burns at 717-705-4732 between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Quentin Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 20 South Lebanon St., Lebanon. The public is invited to comment on the proposed operating permit. Persons wishing to give testimony at the hearing should contact Eileen Bitting at 717-705-4703 to reserve a time to present any testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes per person. All groups or organizations are required to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Commenters shall provide two written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearing. Persons interested in submitting written comments should send their comments to Thomas Hanlon, Air Quality Permitting Chief, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, by close of business on February 24, 2015.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Eileen at the number provided above or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners, LLC Notice of a Change in the Date for the Joint Public Hearing for the Air Quality Plan Approval 65-00990C and NPDES Permit PA0254771
Air Quality Plan Approval 65-00990C and NPDES Permit PA0254771: Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners, LLC (1044 N 115th Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154) Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44, 127.45, 127.48, 92a.82 and 92a.83 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday February 11, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at South Huntingdon Township Turkeytown Volunteer Fire Department at 90 Supervisor Drive West Newton, PA 15089. This hearing was rescheduled from January 21, 2015.
The public hearing will be held to receive oral and written testimony regarding the DEP's intent to issue AQ Plan Approval no. 65-00990C and Clean Water NPDES Permit PA0254771 to Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners, LLC (Tenaska) for the construction, temporary operation (Air Quality Plan Approval), the discharge of treated cooling tower blowdown, low volume wastewater and stormwater to the Youghiogheny River (NPDES) from a proposed 930—1,065 MW combined cycle natural gas-fired electric generating facility known as the Westmoreland Generating Station in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. In addition, the NPDES permit authorizes discharges of stormwater from parking lots and vegetated areas to Barren Run and an Unnamed Tributary to the Youghiogheny River. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Community Relations Coordinator John Poister at 412-442-4203 before 3:00 p.m. on February 11, 2015. Individuals who do not register may also present testimony the day of the hearing. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. A stenographer will be present to record the testimony. The hearing will adjourn when all the testimony has been gathered.
Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program or Clean Water Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Deadline for submittal will be February 23, 2015. Written submittals must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-65-00990C) or NPDES Permit (PA0254771) and a concise statement of the objections to the Plan Approval or NPDES Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
The Air Quality Plan Approval application, draft Plan Approval, NPDES application and NPDES draft permit are available for review at the South Huntingdon Township Municipal Building, 1380 Mount Pleasant Road, West Newton, PA 15089, (724) 872-8474 or by appointment at PA DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: (412) 442-4000.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
67-05022: Leisters Furniture Inc., (433 Ridge Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their wood furniture manufacturing operation in Hanover Borough, York County. The actual 2013 emissions were 0.15 ton of PM per year, 0.2 ton of CO per year, 0.2 ton of NOx per year, 0.001 ton of SOx per year, 3.4 tons of VOC per year, and 1.04 ton of total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52, 129.101 through 129.107, and 40 CFR Part 64 Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM).
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-00168: Fiberglass Technologies, Inc. (1610 Hanford Street, Levittown, PA 19057) for a renewal of A State Only Operating Permit in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This manufactures architectural ornamentation products (e.g., column covers, cornice, mouldings, door surroundings, etc.) out of reinforced plastics/composites for use in the building industry. To this end, FTI operates and maintains a gelcoat and a resin spray booth, from which the main pollutant emitted is styrene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) and a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). The potential to emit styrene from the facility exceeds 25 tons per year; however, VOC and HAP emissions from the facility are each restricted to less than 2.7 tons per year. Therefore, the facility is categorized as Synthetic Minor. No changes have occurred at the facility since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was originally issued in March 2009. The renewal SOOP will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
45-00024: Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. Pocono Quarry and Asphalt Plant (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914) a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit for operation for a facility in Hamilton Township, Monroe County. The facility has the potential to emit major quantities of Particulate Matter (PM) and Sulfur Oxides (SOx) above Title V emission thresholds. The facility shall operate as a Synthetic Minor facility by limiting production of asphalt to 495,000 tons per year. The State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit also includes emissions, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, testing and any additional conditions designed to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air pollution control requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
67-03166: C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (4875 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of ten existing backup generators to be used for emergencies, testing/mainten-ance, and demand response in Conewago Township, York County. The estimated potential emissions from the proposed sources will be 0.7 ton per year of PM, 1.2 ton per year of SOx, 4.4 tons per year of CO, 52.6 tons per year of NOx, 0.04 ton per year of Total HAPs, and 1.3 ton per year of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. A compliance schedule may be included. Additionally, among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ (Standards of Performance for New Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines), 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII (Standard of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines), and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines).
36-03186: Kline's Services, Inc. (5 Holland Street, Salunga, PA 17538) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for Kline's Services, Inc. located in East Hemp-field Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 8.8 tpy of NOx, 13.0 tpy of CO, 0.7 tpy of VOC and 1.6 tpy of Formaldehyde. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
38-03001: Lebanon Chemical Corp., (1600 East Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their fertilizer drying and bagging operations controlled by a fabric collector in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. The estimated potential emissions are: 43 tons of PM per year; 14.3 tons of CO per year; 17.2 tons of NOx per year; 0.1 ton of SOx per year; 1 ton of VOCs per year; and 1 ton of HAPs per year. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
28-05031: Borough of Chambersburg (100 S. 2nd Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their Orchard Park generating station engines located in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County. The primary emissions from the facility are NOx; the actual 2013 emissions from the facility were 3.77 tons. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the permit conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
67-05022: Leisters Furniture Inc., (433 Ridge Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their wood furniture manufacturing operation in Hanover Borough, York County. The actual 2013 emissions were 0.15 ton of PM per year, 0.2 ton of CO per year, 0.2 ton of NOx per year, 0.001 ton of SOx per year, 3.4 tons of VOC per year, and 1.04 ton of total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52 and 129.101—129.107, and 40 CFR Part 64 Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM).
17-00060: Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-1504) for the Lady Jane facility located in Huston Township, Clearfield County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.461(2), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a revised Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility. Rosebud Mining Company proposes to remove the fabric collector (Control Device C101A) and wet centrifugal collector (Control Device C101B) due to the ineffectiveness of each control device in controlling the air contaminant emissions from the coal preparation plant. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 0.39 TPY of carbon monoxide; 1.58 TPY of nitrogen oxides; 0.56 TPY of sulfur oxides; 26.17 TPY of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size); 0.04 TPY of volatile organic compounds and 1,758 TPY of carbon dioxide equivalent. Upon approval, the revised operating permit will contain will contain the above changes and all applicable regulatory requirements.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should contact the Northcentral Regional Office at 570-327-3659. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 800-654-5984.
49-00036: Anthracite Industries, Inc. (P.O. Box 112, Sunbury, PA 17801-0112) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Sunbury facility located in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 49-00036. The facility's main sources include one 12 MMBtu/hr natural-gas fired rotary dryer, two natural-gas fired dryers (with a total combined heat input of 8.4 MMBtu/hr), and various carbon (coal/coke/graphite) product processing equipment, which are controlled by baghouses.
The facility has potential annual emissions of 5.37 tons of carbon monoxide, 6.68 tons of nitrogen oxides, 1.07 ton of sulfur oxides, 99.9 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size), 3.06 tons of volatile organic compounds, less than 10 tons of any single hazardous air pollutant, less than 25 tons of any multiple hazardous air pollutants, and 8,023 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The facility has incorporated a 99.9 tons of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size) facility-wide emission limitation to ensure synthetic minor status. The dryer heat input ratings and equipment-baghouse associations have been updated based on more accurate data. Additionally, the facility has replaced #2-fuel oil with natural gas as fuel in their dryers, which greatly reduces sulfur oxide emissions.
The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should contact the Northcentral Regional Office at 570-327-3659. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 800-654-5984.
41-00071: Williamsport Steel Container, Co., Inc. (360 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 17701) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Arch Street Plant facility located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00071. The facility's main sources include four paint booths and six natural-gas fired ovens with a total combined maximum rated heat input of 10.27 MMBtu/hr.
The facility has potential annual emissions of 3.43 tons of carbon monoxide, 4.09 tons of nitrogen oxides, 0.02 ton of sulfur oxides, 0.31 ton of particulate matter (including particulate matter less than 10 microns in size), 13.92 tons of volatile organic compounds, 2.20 tons of hazardous air pollutants, and 5,259 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550. Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate should contact the Northcentral Regional Office at 570-327-3659. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 800-654-5984.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
25-00954: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Summit Station (520 Robison Road, Summit Township, PA) for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a natural gas compressor station located in Summit Township, Erie County. The primary emissions are from the two 440 Hp compressor engines at the facility.
Source ID: 1001—440 HP Ingersoll Rand Engine No. 1, Source ID: 1002—440 HP Ingersoll Rand Engine No. 2, and Source ID: 1004—175 HP Emergency Generator (Unit G1) are subject to the newly promulgated requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The latest version of that subpart has been attached to those sources.
The potential emissions from this facility are as follows. (All values are in tons/year.) PM = 0.34, PM10/PM2.5 = 0.34, SOx = 0.03, NOx = 25.17, VOC = 7.36, CO = 41.12, CO2e = 5017.00, Methane = 61.75 and Formaldehyde = 0.46.
25-00954: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Summit Station (520 Robison Road, Summit Township, PA) for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a natural gas compressor station located in Summit Township, Erie County. The primary emissions are from the two 440 Hp compressor engines at the facility.
Source ID: 1001—440 HP Ingersoll Rand Engine No. 1, Source ID: 1002—440 HP Ingersoll Rand Engine No. 2, and Source ID: 1004—175 HP Emergency Generator (Unit G1) are subject to the newly promulgated requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The latest version of that subpart has been attached to those sources.
The potential emissions from this facility are as follows. (All values are in tons/year.) PM = 0.34, PM10/PM2.5 = 0.34, SOx = 0.03, NOx = 25.17, VOC = 7.36, CO = 41.12, CO2e = 5017.00, Methane = 61.75 and Formaldehyde = 0.46.
OPERATING PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to BioSpectra, Inc. (100 Majestic Way, Bangor, PA 18013-2860) for the facility located in Stroud Twp., Monroe County. This Plan Approval No. 45-00032A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 45-00032A is for the installation of a new dust collection system. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. Emissions will be controlled by the use of a baghouse/cyclones. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 45-00032A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to BioSpectra, Inc. (100 Majestic Way, Bangor, PA 18013-2860) for the facility located in Stroud Twp., Monroe County. This Plan Approval No. 45-00032A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 45-00032A is for the installation of a new dust collection system. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. Emissions will be controlled by the use of a baghouse/cyclones. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 45-00032A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56130109 and NPDES No. PA0279358. Berwind Coal Sales Co., 509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Paint and Ogle Townships, Somerset County, affecting 316.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to/and Paint Creek, Seese Run and Babcok Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 2, 2014.
Permit No. 56753119 and NPDES No. PA0606201. Jenners, Inc., P.O. Box 171, Shelocta, PA 15774, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 485.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning and Hoffman Creeks, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority Quemahoning SWI. Application received: December 2, 2014.
Permit No. 56080107 and NPDES No. PA0262684. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Southampton Township, Somerset County, affecting 162.1 acres. Receiving streams: Powder Run to Gladdens Creek to Wills Creek and unnamed tributaries to Wills Creek classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 downstream. Application received: December 15, 2014.
Permit No. 56940105 and NPDES No. PA0212890. Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Elk Lick and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 108.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River, classified for the following uses: cold and warm water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 18, 2014.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16831604. RFI Energy, Inc. (P.O. Box 162, Sligo, PA 16255) Revision to an existing coal preparation plant to change the post-mining land use from forestland to industrial/commercial on the lands of C & K Coal Company in Piney & Toby Townships, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Little Licking Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 16, 2014.
16140106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259535. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Redbank & Limestone Townships, Clarion County, affecting 133.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Glade Run and two unnamed tributaries to Town Run; both classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Redbank Valley Municipal Authority. Application received: December 23, 2014.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 40940101R4. Pioneer Aggregates, Inc., (215 East Saylor Avenue, Laflin, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Laflin Borough and Plains Township, Luzerne County affecting 64.2 acres, receiving stream: Gardner Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 13, 2014.
Permit No. 49080105R. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., (259 N. 2nd Street, Girardville, PA 17935), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Zerbe and West Cameron Townships, Northumberland County affecting 938.4 acres, receiving streams: Zerbe Run and Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water, migratory and warm water fishes. Application received: November 25, 2014.
Permit No. 40663034C6. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction to an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation to update the permit boundary and post-mining land use to unmanaged natural habitat in Foster Township, Luzerne County affecting 347.3 acres, receiving streams: Oley and Pond Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 5, 2014.
Coal Permits Returned
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56070110 and NPDES No. PA0262498, PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revision of a bituminous surface mine, by adding 36 acres to the total SMP acres for support activities and highwall mining, including overburden blasting in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 249 acres. Receiving streams: Schrock Run and unnamed tributary #2 to Glades Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 1, 2014. Application returned: December 29, 2014.
Noncoal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 58120806. Jeremy M. Adams, (1649 McCarthy Road, Nicholson, PA 18446), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 4.0 acres on property owned by Palma Gun Club and Ervin D. Belcher. Application received: November 17, 2014.
Permit No. 66060807. Annita R. Breitweiser, (6233 Italy Valley Road, Naples, NY 14512), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County affecting 4.0 acres on property owned by Bruce G. Breitweiser. Application received: November 24, 2014.
Permit No. 40080301C5. Hazleton Materials, LLC, (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), depth correction of an existing quarry operation and extraction of incidental coal extraction in Foster Township, Luzerne County affecting 163.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary of Sandy Run, classified for the following use: HQ-cold water fishes. Application received: December 1, 2014.
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. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. 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. PA0033677 (Mining Permit No. 56841328), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Mine 78 in Paint Township, Somerset County to reroute current NPDES Outfall 001 to an injection borehole to the St. Michael Treatment Plant via abandoned underground Lower Kittanning mine workings. Surface Acres Affected 220.7. Receiving stream: South Fork Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 6, 2014. Application received: September 17, 2014.
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.
A Limits in effect when discharging to UNT to Paint Creek
Outfall 001A discharges to: UNT to Paint Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001A (Lat: 40° 14` 12.9" Long: 78° 47` 52.6") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.04 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 62 78 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report B Limits in effect when discharging to St. Michael Treatment Facility through Lower Kittanning Mine Workings
Outfall 001B discharges to: UNT to South Fork Little Conemaugh River via Underground Injection to Lower Kittanning Mine Workings and St. Michael Treatment Plant
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001B (Lat: 40° 14` 12.9" Long: 78° 47` 52.6") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.04 - 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report NPDES No. PA0235695 (Mining Permit No. 56743705), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Mine 78 Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Paint Township, Somerset County to reroute current NPDES Outfall 001 to an injection borehole at Mine 78 to the St. Michael Treatment Plant via abandoned underground Lower Kittanning mine workings. Surface Acres Affected 116.0. Receiving stream: South Fork Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 6, 2014. Application received: September 17, 2014.
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.
A Limits in effect when discharging to UNT to Paint Creek.
Outfall 001A discharges to: UNT Paint Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001A (Lat: 40° 14` 29" Long: 78° 47` 43") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 8.66 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 78 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report B Limits in effect when discharging to St. Michael Treatment Facility through Lower Kittanning mine workings.
Outfall 001B discharges to: Underground Injection to Lower Kittanning Mine Workings
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001B (Lat: 40° 14` 29" Long: 78° 47` 43") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 8.66 - 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 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0278092 (GFCC No. 65-13-03), David L. Patterson, Jr., 12 Short Cut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478, NPDES permit for a Government Financed Construction Contract to an abandoned mine reclamation project in Loyalhanna Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 25 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Getty Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. This receiving stream is included in the Getty Run TMDL. Application received: September 15, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the in-stream limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Getty Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 Y Sedimentation Pond 002 N Sedimentation Pond 003 N Treatment Pond 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 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
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