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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAEU's Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or
RenewalEmbrovac, LLC
616 Dairy Road
Tamaqua, PA 18253
Schuylkill 20.4 460.88 Layers HQ Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 6719516, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Suez Water Pennsylvania, Inc. Municipality Newberry Township County York Responsible Official John D. Hollenbach, General Manager
4211 East Park Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Jamie R. Shambaugh, P.E.
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
P.O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7100Application Received: 7/30/2019 Description of Action This permit is to upgrade the previously approved granular activated carbon (GAC) units to provide treatment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) at SUEZ Newberry's existing Conley & DuPont Pumphouses (EP 101 & 102) to permanent facilites.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Northwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WA20-350B, Water Allocations. Cambridge Springs Borough, 161 Carringer Street, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, Borough of Cambridge Springs, Crawford County. Water Allocation Permit application requesting the right to withdraw 750,000 gallons per day from French Creek.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Former Monroeville Dry Cleaning, 4301-4311 Northern Pike, Monroeville Borough, Allegheny County. American Geosciences, Inc., 3925 Reed Boulevard, Suite 400, Murrysville, PA 15668 on behalf of 4301 Northern Pike Partners, LLC, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil, groundwater, and soil gas have been found to be contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds associated with dry cleaning solvents that were historically used at the site. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on September 6, 2019.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904) and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Permit Application No. 101537. Hinkle Transfer Station, LLC, 1184 McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, PA 15458. An application for permit renewal for the continued operation of a municipal waste transfer station located in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The application was received by the Regional Office on September 30, 2019, supplemental information was received on October 2, 2019 and the application was deemed administratively complete on October 3, 2019.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
37-185D: Universal Refractories Inc. (915 Clyde Street, P.O. Box 97, Wampum, PA 16157-0097), for the construction and initial operation of two new blending process lines at their facility in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-0171: John Evans' Sons, Inc. (1 Spring Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446) to allow for an increase in the use of perchloroethylene from 4 tons to 9.9 tons per 12 month rolling sum. John Evans' Inc. operates under a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-0067J: Herr Foods Inc. (273 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362-0300) an application for the installation of two new natural gas fired batch kettle fryers as an expansion to Potato Chip Line 2B (Source ID 160) at its facility in West Nottingham Township, Chester County. Herr Foods Inc. is a Synthetic Minor facility, operating under SMOP 15-00067. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to minimize emissions and keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-0005AV: Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Corp. (770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-0004) for the construction of a new wing to Building 60A and to retrofit part of existing Building 69D to create additional good manufacturing practice (GMP) spaces at an existing permitted Title V facility in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. The Building 60A expansion will support the HPV vaccine production process in Buildings 60 and 60A, which are part of the Vaccine and Sterile Manufacturing operations. The Building 69D Retrofit will support sterile supply operations. The modifications involve the use of organic solvent-based cleaners and disinfectants in the GMP spaces. VOC emissions from Buildings 60 and 60A are currently included with the VOC emission units that are grouped together under Source ID 105 (Biological Manufacturing) in the site's Title V Operating Permit. Per this Plan Approval, building 60 and 60A cleaning and disinfecting emissions from Source ID 105 will be regrouped with the Building 60A expansion as a separate new source (Source ID 114). VOC emissions from Source ID 114 will be limited to 4.60 TPY (reflective of an increase of emissions of 0.38 TPY for VOC). A new source (Source ID 115) has been created for all cleaning and disinfection operations in the retrofitted Building 69D, with a VOC limit of 2.49 TPY (new emissions). This emission limit will include only cleaning and disinfection operations occurring in the Building 69D GMP space. This project overall will result in a potential increase of 2.87 TPY for VOC. This project does not trigger applicability toward NSR or PSD regulations. The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-0141A: Tin Technology and Refining (905 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380), for the installation of an additional recovery furnace and two (2) melting pots at a non-Title V facility in West Goshen Township, Chester County. Tin Technology and Refining operates a tin and tin alloy recycling facility. Existing sources include a Rotary Furnace # 1 and Melting Pots # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4. All sources burn natural gas. Emissions from PM, which also include emissions of Lead, are vented to a dust collector. The new recovery furnace and two (2) new melting pots will also be controlled by the existing dust collector. With the addition of the new recovery furnace and the two (2) new melting pots, PM emissions are not expected to increase above the current limit of 15.02 TPY, as this is based on a maximum exhaust concentration of 0.01 grain per dry standard cubic feet. However, because of the new sources, Lead emissions are expected to increase to 0.11 TPY for the whole site. The following reflect emissions from the combustion of natural gas from these sources: NOx—4.78 TPY; CO—4.01 TPY; SO2—0.03 TPY; VOC—0.26 TPY; PM—0.36 TPY; and HAP—0.09 TPY. The permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality regulations and requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
43-310D: NLMK Pennsylvania LLC (15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121), for the proposed construction of process equipment related to the Walking Beam Furnace as a result of non-construction within 18-months of Plan Approval 43-310G issuance in City of Farrell, Mercer County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.450 or 127.505, be incorporated into the facility operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 43-310H is for the proposed construction of process equipment related to the Walking Beam Furnace as a result of non-construction within 18-months of Plan Approval 43-310G issuance on August 15, 2017. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Site Level:
• Subject to 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(iii) & (v) & (vi)
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.203a(a)(5)(iii)
• Source 208 [Slab Reheat Furnace 3]:
• The permittee shall limit the emissions from Source 208 & Source 244 to the following:
• NOx: 181.3 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period and an emission factor of 58 #/mmcf for Source 208
• CO: 90.7 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period and an emission factor of 3 #/mmcf for Source 208
• VOC: 14.2 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period and an emission factor of 2.8 #/mmcf for Source 208
• PM/PM10/PM2.5: 7.8 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period and an emission factor of 3 #/mmcf for Source 208
• SOx: 1.55 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period and an emission factor of 0.6 #/mmcf for Source 208
• The natural gas fuel usage limit is 5,181 mmcf/yr based on a consecutive 12-month period for Source 208 & Source 244.
• The facility shall maintain the following records:
• Monthly records of the fuel usage for Source 208 & Source 244
• 12-month rolling totals of the fuel usage for Source 208 & Source 244
• Monthly & 12-month rolling totals Source 208 & Source 244 for NOx, CO, VOC, SOx, & PM/PM10/PM2.5 emissions
• All conditions from the facility operating permit revised on December 8, 2015, for this source remain in effect unless modified in this plan approval.
• Source 244 [Walking Beam Furnace # 4]
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 & 123.21.
• The permittee shall limit the emissions from Source 244 & Source 208 to the following:
• NOx: 70.0 #/mmcf
• NOx: 181.3 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period
• CO: 35.0 #/mmcf
• CO: 90.7 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period
• VOC: 3.50 #/hr
• VOC: 14.2 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period
• PM/PM10/PM2.5: 1.93 #/hr
• PM/PM10/PM2.5: 7.8 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period
• SOx: 0.39 #/hr
• SOx: 1.55 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period
• The natural gas fuel usage limit is 5,181 mmcf/yr based on a consecutive 12-month period for Source 244 & Source 208.
• The facility shall conduct an initial stack test and subsequent tests every 5 years for NOx, CO, VOC, & PM (filterable & condensable).
• The company shall maintain a log of all preventative maintenance inspections of the source. The inspection logs, at a minimum, shall contain the dates of the inspections, the name of the person performing the inspection, any mechanical repairs and/or adjustments, any potential problems or defects that were encountered, and the steps taken to correct them.
• The company shall maintain a log of the following, at a minimum, from the operational inspections:
• Completion of inspection—daily defined as at least once per calendar day, while the source is operating
• The facility shall maintain the following records:
• Monthly records of the fuel usage for Source 244 & Source 208
• 12-month rolling totals of the fuel usage for Source 244 & Source 208
• Monthly & 12-month rolling totals Source 244 & Source 208 for NOx, CO, VOC, SOx, & PM/PM10/PM2.5 emissions
• The permittee shall record each adjustment conducted during the annual tune-up. This record must contain, at a minimum:
• The date of the tuning procedure.
• The name of the service company and the technician performing the procedure.
• The final operating rate or load.
• The final NOx and CO emission rates.
• 5. The final excess oxygen rate.
• The permittee shall perform a daily operational inspection of the source.
• The permittee shall conduct an annual tune-up in accordance with the procedures in 40 CFR 63.11223 (relating to how do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the work practice and management practice standards). The annual tune-up must include, at a minimum, the following:
• Inspection and cleaning or replacement of fuel-burning equipment, including the burners and components, as necessary, for proper operation as specified by the manufacturer.
• Inspection of the flame pattern and adjustment of the burner, as necessary, to optimize the flame pattern to minimize total emissions of NOx and, to the extent possible, emissions of CO.
• Inspection and adjustment, as necessary, of the air-to-fuel ratio control system to ensure proper calibration and operation as specified by the manufacturer.
• The source shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.
• Source 245 [Cooling Tower]
• The PM emissions shall not exceed 0.08 #/hr and 0.36 tpy based on a 12-month rolling basis.
• The PM10 emissions shall not exceed 0.08 #/hr and 0.36 tpy based on a 12-month rolling basis.
• The PM2.5 emissions shall not exceed 0.08 #/hr and 0.36 tpy based on a 12-month rolling basis.
• The total dissolved solids (TDS) of the cooling tower water shall not exceed 750 ppmw. [Compliance with the #/hr limitations shall be demonstrated provided TDS concentrations do not exceed 750 ppmw.]
• The permittee shall, at a minimum once every 6-months, sample and analyze the cooling tower water for total dissolved solids (TDS) at a point which is representative of the water being evaporated to the atmosphere.
• The company shall maintain a log of all preventative maintenance inspections of the source. The inspection logs, at a minimum, shall contain the dates of the inspections, the name of the person performing the inspection, any mechanical repairs and/or adjustments, any potential problems or defects that were encountered, and the steps taken to correct them.
• The company shall maintain a log of the following, at a minimum, from the operational inspections:
• Completion of inspection—daily defined as at least once per calendar day, while the source is operating.
• The company shall maintain a daily log of the following:
• Water circulation and makeup rates
• The company shall maintain records of the water sample TDS analysis.
• The permittee shall perform a daily operational inspection of the source.
• The permittee shall maintain and operate the source in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, the manufacturer's preventative maintenance schedule, and good air pollution control practices. The facility shall maintain a copy of the manufacturer's preventative maintenance schedule on-site.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP Office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [43-310H] 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.
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 Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the previously listed public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00274: Sonoco Protective Solutions, Inc. formerly known as Tegrant Diversified Brands, Inc. (161 Corporate Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936) for the renewal of their operating permit for an insulated shipping container manufacturing operation in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. Sonoco is a synthetic minor facility. The manufacturing process is a closed mold, rigid polyurethane foam molding operation which uses materials containing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and the VOC emission limit is 8.0 tpy. All the VOC emissions are fugitive and are reduced by: fazing out the use of clean up solvent, more efficient injection equipment, and good housekeeping practices. The operating permit also includes work practice standards, monitoring, and recordkeeping 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: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
13-00016: Haulmark Trailers of PA, Inc. (6 Banks Avenue, McAdoo, PA 18237-2507). The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at a fabricated structural metal manufacturing facility in Banks Township, Carbon County. The sources include a paint booth and dryer controlled by panel filters. The proposed permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00090: Inhance Technologies, LLC (16233 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77084). The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at a plastics materials and resins manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The sources three reaction chambers controlled by activated alumina scrubbing towers, and a fluorine cell area controlled by an activated alumina scrubbing tower. The proposed permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
40-00043: Crestwood Membranes, Inc. (755 Oakhill Road; Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707). The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at a plastics products manufacturing facility in Wright Township, Luzerne County. The sources include two hydrotherms and a rotogravure press controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer. The proposed permit contains all applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00020: Lehigh Valley Health Network/Cedar Crest (1628 West Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18102-3649). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for operation of a general medical and surgical hospitals facility in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. The primary sources at this facility consist of boilers and emergency generators. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00083: Trans Western Polymers, Inc. (31 Progress Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252-4333). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for Trans Western Polymers located in Rush Township, Schuylkill County. The plant manufactures plastic waste bags from polyethylene pellets. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
01-05022: Knouse Foods Coop, Inc. (1505 Orrtanna Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353) for the operation of a fruit processing facility in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 13.7 tpy PM-10, 98.8 tpy NOx, 28.6 tpy CO, 1.66 tpy VOC, 91.0 tpy SO2 and 0.98 tpy 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.
67-05069: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (550 S Biesecker Rd, Thomasville, PA 17364) for the operation of a limestone quarry in Jackson Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at 12.15 tpy PM, 32.2 tpy NOx, 27.1 tpy CO, 1.36 tpy VOC, 0.19 tpy SO2, and 0.61 tpy 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.
07-03046: Penn Mag, Inc. (719 Tarrtown Road, Adrian, PA 16210) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of their iron chromite processing facility in Greenfield Township, Blair County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. The facility wide potential to emit in is estimated to be 11.55 tpy PM, 24.67 tpy NOx, 9.34 tpy CO, 1.83 ton of VOC, and 1.25 tpy SOx. 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 63 Subpart ZZZZ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
67-03071: PA State Pet Memorial at Golden Lake (210 Andersontown Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the pet crematory located in Monaghan Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. The potential emissions are estimated at 4.18 tpy of NOx, 3.48 tpy of CO, 3.21 tpy of PM10, 1.44 tpy of SOx, and 0.30 tpy 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
24-00134: ASM Holdco, Inc.'s Contact Technologies, Inc. (229 West Creek Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a facility that manufactures ceramic and metal electrical parts located in St. Marys City, Elk County. Permitted air contamination sources are ceramic parts production and machining, metal parts mixing and molding, metal parts machining, machine shop activities, and a degreaser. The facility is Natural Minor for permitting purposes. In this renewal, a replacement control device authorized through a Request for Determination issued in 2016 is incorporated.
43-00055: Anchor Concrete, Fredonia Plant (97 Main St., Fredonia, PA 16124), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a facility that blends and packages concrete mix products located in Fredonia Borough, Mercer County. Permitted air contamination sources are a rotary drum dryer, bagging and storage operations, and a degreaser. The facility is Natural Minor for permitting purposes. In this renewal, there are no major changes in permit requirements. Permitted sources and operations remain the same and there are no new Federal and State regulations applicable to the facility.
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, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56090109. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 30.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority. Application received: September 26, 2019.
Permit No. 05130101 and NPDES No. PA0279307. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 271.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Longs Run, Shreves Run and Six Mile Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Saxton Municipal Authority. Application received: September 27, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17814000 and NPDES PA0608769. Rob Holland Enterprises (52 Holland Lane, Curwensville, PA 16833). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal and auger mine located in Penn Township, Clearfield County affecting 206.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Irish Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Irish Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 23, 2019.
17813182 and NPDES PA0609692. Penn Coal Land, Inc. (P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531). Permit renewal for reclamation only with post mining water treatment of a bituminous surface mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 125.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Big Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 25, 2019.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 34190802. Allen Zimmerman, 7270 Licking Creek Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Milford Township, Juniata County, affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to East Licking Creek. Application received: September 20, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
4976SM2. Burtville Enterprises, LLC (2093 Bells Run Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748). Transfer of an existing large noncoal surface mine from Earl F Dean, Inc. located in Middlebury Township, Tioga County affecting 24.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 30, 2019.
PAM219010. Burtville Enterprises LLC, 2093 Bells Run Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748, coverage under General NPDES Permit For Stormwater Discharges Associated With Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Large Noncoal Permit No. 4976SM2 located in Middlebury Township, Tioga County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: September 30, 2019.
41990301 and NPDES No. PA0238287. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803). Permit revision to add 2.8 acres on an existing large noncoal mine in Armstrong Township, Lycoming County, affecting 44.1 acres. Receiving streams: Hagerman's Run classified for the following use(s): EV, CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 11, 2019.
PAM219016. Scott A. Dunn, 1053 Chevy Lane, Towanda, PA 18848, coverage under General NPDES Permit For Stormwater Discharges Associated With Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on Noncoal Permit No 08060809 located in Wysox Township, Bradford County. Receiving stream(s): Fall Run and Unnamed Tributary to Wysox Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: October 3, 2019.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 52070805. Sunnylands, Inc. (3000 Sunrise Lake, Milford, PA 18337), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Dingman Township, Pike County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Sunnylands, Inc. Application received: September 27, 2019.
Permit No. 5278SM2C12. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), correction of an existing quarry operation to reduce the permitted acres from 107.8 to 89.0 acres in Lake Township, Wayne County, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Middle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: September 26, 2019.
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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0124834 (Mining Permit No. 32803010), CONSOL Mining Company, LLC, CNX Center, 1000 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, affecting 89.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Aultmans Run, classified for the following use: Trout Stocked Fishery. These receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application received: February 21, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributaries to Aultmans Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 007 (Passive Treatment Bog) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 007 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 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. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0119440 (Mining Permit No. 4473SM10), Penn Coal Land, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Boswell, PA 15531, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 32.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Coal Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL. Receiving stream(s): Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Laurel Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: June 5, 2019.
The following outfall discharges to Laurel Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Facility) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfall discharges to Coal Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 (Treatment Facility) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.8 5.6 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report 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. PA0243132 (Mining Permit No. 17010110), River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, revision of an NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Bigler & Woodward Townships, Clearfield County, affecting 320.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Upper Morgan Run and Clearfield Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. This receiving stream is included in the North Branch Upper Morgan Run TMDL. Application received: August 16, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Upper Morgan Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 016 (15E—Subchapter F Discharge Treatment System) Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfall: 016 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Net Acid Load (lbs/day) 0.476 Iron Load (lbs/day) 0.202 Manganese Load (lbs/day) 0.135 Aluminum Load (lbs/day) 0.046 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0200492 (Surface Mining Permit No. 65930401), Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425), renewal to the NPDES permit for noncoal surface mine (Latrobe Quarry), located in Ligonier and Derry Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 172.6 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Loyalhanna Creek and Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: January 31, 2019.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Loyalhanna Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater 002 No Stormwater 003 No Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed stormwater outfall 001 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Oil & Grease Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed stormwater outfalls 002 and 003 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Total Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E4802219-004. Northampton Borough, 1401 LaubachAvenue, Northampton, PA 18067-1677, in Northampton Borough, Northampton County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project in approximately a 1,000-foot reach of a Dry Run (CWF, MF) using natural stream channel design techniques for the purpose of improving safety, channel stability, water quality and aquatic habitat. Work will include re-grading of the channel; regrading the floodway; establishment of riparian buffers; and the placement of in-stream structures including sawtooth deflectors, live stake plantings and stone toe protection.
The project is located between Anthony Drive and Howertown Road (Catasauqua, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 40° 40` 37.04"; Longitude: -75° 28` 44.56") in Northampton Borough, Northampton County.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E5904219-008. Blossburg Municipal Authority, 241 Main Street, Blossburg, PA 16912. Wastewater Treatment Plant, in Blossburg Borough, Tioga County, ACOE Baltimore District (Blosburg, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 41` 34.9"; Latitude -77° 4` 13.4").
The Blossburg Municipal Authority is applying for installation of a 8` high × 20` wide reinforced concrete box culvert with wingwalls on each end. The culvert will be 24` long (two lanes with guide rails) and rip-rap protection will be provided at the inlet & outlet ends. Underclearance will provide 12" of submergence for fish passage in East Creek (existing use EV, ME) tributary to the Tioga River (CWF, MF). NWI mapping indicates no wetlands other than the stream in the project area and the site specific determination confirms that. No wetland disturbance is proposed by the project. 5,520 SF of temporary in channel disturbance is anticipated along with 5,980 SF of permanent in channel impacts and 1,000 SF of permanent floodway impacts.
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E02052-1818, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
1. Construct and maintain a 1,158 linear foot river wall within the Ohio River (WWF);
2. Relocate and construct four outfalls (Outfall 001, Outfall 002, CSO 026, and SW-2) within the Ohio River (WWF);
3. Remove 13 existing mooring cells within the Ohio River (WWF);
4. Place and maintain 0.66 acre of rip-rap within the Ohio River (WWF), along the aforementioned river wall, for scour protection, which includes 0.29 acre of mitigation rip-rap along the Ohio River.
For the purpose of creating a usable footprint to expand ALCOSAN's existing Woods Run Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of a Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Protection, and Allegheny County Health Department, to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and reduce combined sewer overflow events. As part of this project, 1,158 feet and 0.66 acre of permanent impact to the Ohio River will take place.
The project site is located on Preble Avenue, approximately 0.4 mile from Beaver Avenue (Pittsburgh West, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 28`, 34"; W: -80°, 02`, 38"; Sub-basin 20G; USACE Pittsburgh District), in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
EA3603219-001: Mount Joy Township, 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a stream restoration project along 1,173 feet of Conoy Creek including: 1.) 2,129 feet of bank grading (left and right bank); 2.) a 33-foot-long mudsill; and 3.) 120 feet of rock toe protection, all for the purpose of reducing sediment loading to the stream. The project is located immediately upstream of Radio Road (Latitude: 40° 09` 56" N; Longitude: 76° 35` 24" W) in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
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