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Bureau of Air Quality
Summary of ERC Transaction The following ERC transactions are approved by the Bureau of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Protection. The ERC transaction requirements are specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.208.
ERC Holder/Generating Facility Information
ERC Generating Facility Name: Alcoa, Inc.
Location of Source: Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, PA
Certified ERCs (tpy): 570.43 tpy of VOCs and 48.86 tpy of NOx
Amount of ERCs traded to Purchaser/Recipient: 48.86 tpy of NOx; 63 tpy & 39 tpy of VOC
Date of ERCs Transfer: 01/25/2006; 02/10/2006; 10/19/2006
ERCs available for future use: 468.43 tpy of VOCsPurchaser/Recipient of ERCs
Purchaser/Recipient of ERCs: Alcoa Extrusions, Inc.
Location of Source: Cressona, Schuylkill County, PA
Permit Number: NA
NOx credits used: 0
NOx credits available for future use: 48.86 tpyPurchaser/Recipient of ERCs
Purchaser/Recipient of ERCs: RR Donnelley and Sons Company
Location of Source: Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA
Permit Number: 36-05027G
VOC credits used: 0
VOC credits available for future use: 63 tpyPurchaser/Recipient of ERCs
Purchaser/Recipient of ERCs: Truck Accessories Group, Inc., d/b/a Leer East
Location of Source: Milton, Northumberland County, PA
Plan Approval: 49-00020B
VOC credits used: 0
VOC credits available for future use: 39 tpy
Notice of Joint Public Hearing for Solid Waste Management Permit Application No. 101679 and Water Quality NPDES Permit Application
No. PA0065137The Commonwealth, Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a joint public hearing to accept comments on Solid Waste Management Permit Application No.101679 and Water Quality NPDES Permit Application No. PA0065137.
The Waste Management Permit Application is for the construction and operation of the proposed construction and demolition waste landfill site called Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, and involves the review of the environmental assessment (harms/benefits balancing analysis). The NPDES Permit Application is for the discharge to Silver Creek of 15,000 gallons per day of treated industrial waste described as leachate and 300 gallons per day of treated sanitary waste from the BRADS site. The hearing is in response to the applications submitted to the Department by the Blythe Township Board of Supervisors. Both applications are currently under review. A draft permit has been developed for the NPDES application.
The joint public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday December 5, 2006, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the D.H. H. Lengel Middle School, 1541 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA.
The Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of intent to Mark Carmon, Community Relations Coordinator, Attn: BRADS Landfill Public Hearing, Department of Environmental Protection, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the hearing.
The written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief statement as to the nature (oral or written) of his or her presentation. The Department requests that individuals limit their testimony to 10 minutes so that all individuals have the opportunity to testify. Written copies of oral testimony are requested. Relinquishing of time to others will not be allowed. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire; however, individuals who pre-register to testify will be given priority on the agenda. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written statement/comments to the Department on or before December 20, 2006.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation should contact Christine Domashinski, (570) 826-2511 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department can meet their needs.
Both permit applications and the NPDES draft permit are available for review at the Department's Northeast Regional Office in Wilkes-Barre. Contact the Records Management Section at (570) 826-2511 to schedule an appointment to review the application.
For further information, contact Mark Carmon, Northeast Regional Office, (570) 826-2511.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek Watersheds in Somerset and Cambria Counties.
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek watersheds in Somerset and Cambria Counties. The meeting will be held on November 8, 2006, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cambia District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road), in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Miles Baird, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on November 7. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek watersheds, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek Watersheds was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Several stream segments in the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek Watersheds have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2002, and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 45223 Paint Creek 0.7 45259 UNT Paint Creek 0.5 45260 Babcock Creek 3.5 45223 Paint Creek 1.57 45259 UNT Paint Creek 0.46 45260 Babcock 3.5 45260 Babcock Creek, Paint Creek 1.0 45223 Paint Creek 1.6 45223 Paint Creek 4.1 45223 Paint Creek 3.0 45223 Paint Creek 4.7 45223 Paint Creek 4.7 45223 Paint Creek 0.4 45223 Paint Creek 3.0 45223 Paint Creek 4.1 45259 UNT Paint Creek 0.5 45262 UNT Paint Creek 1.1 45263 UNT Paint Creek 0.5 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek watersheds sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2002--2005 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek watersheds. Written comments must be postmarked by December 8, 2006 and sent to Miles Baird, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or mbaird@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Miles Baird at (814) 472-1900, mbaird@ state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Babcock Creek and Paint Creek watersheds can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run Watersheds in Cambria County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run watersheds in Cambria County. The meeting will be held on November 8, 2006, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact John Conrad, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on November 7, 2006. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run watersheds, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Creek Watersheds was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Several stream segments in the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run Watersheds have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 45901 Otto Run 1.5 45902 Sulphur Creek 1.0 45901 Otto Run 1.5 45902 Sulphur Creek 2.06 45901 Otto Run 1.6 45902 Sulphur Creek 7.3 45901 Otto Run 1.6 45902 Sulphur Creek 4.0 45902 Sulphur Creek 0.6 45903 UNT 45903 Sulphur Creek 0.9 45904 UNT 45904 Sulphur Creek 0.5 45905 UNT 45905 Sulphur Creek 0.5 45906 UNT 45906 Sulphur Creek 0.8 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99 percent of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run watersheds sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2001--2003 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run watersheds. Written comments must be postmarked by December 8, 2006 and sent to John Conrad, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931 by fax to (814) 472-1898 or jconrad@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact John Conrad at (814) 472-1900, jconrad@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Sulphur Creek and Otto Run watersheds can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meet- ing for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Boone Run Watershed in Somerset County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Boone Run watershed in Somerset County. The meeting will be held on November 21, 2006 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Miles Baird, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 17. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Boone Run watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Boone Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Several stream segments in the Boone Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH, high concentrations of metals, and/or other inorganics. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 45742 Boone Run 0.5 45742 Boone Run 0.6 45742 Boone Run 1.45 45742 Boone Run 12.3 45742 Boone Run 0.3 45742 Boone Run Rhoads Creek 5.4 45742 Boone Run 1.0 45742 Boone Run 2.0 45742 Boone Run 1.4 45744 UNT 45744 Boone Run 2.3 45745 UNT 45745 Boone Run 0.2 45746 UNT 45746 Boone Run 0.2 45747 UNT 45747 Boone Run 0.2 45748 UNT 45748 Boone Run 0.3 45749 UNT 45749 Boone Run 2.5 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99 percent of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Boone Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2004 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Boone Run watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by December 21, 2006 and sent to Miles Baird, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or mbaird@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Miles Baird at (814) 472-1900, mbaird@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Boone Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Brewer Run Watershed in Indiana County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Brewer Run watershed in Indiana County. The meeting will be held on November 21, 2006 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Mike Timcik, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 17. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Brewer Run watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Brewer Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Stream segments in the Brewer Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2002 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded is shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 47591 Brewer Run 1.7 47591 Brewer Run 1.75 47591 Brewer Run 1.8 47591 Brewer Run 1.8 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99 percent of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Brewer Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2001--2003 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Brewer Run watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by December 21, 2006 and sent to Mike Timcik, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or mtimcik@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Mike Timcik at (814) 472-1900, mtimcik@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Brewer Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Lamberts Run Watershed in Somerset County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Lamberts Run watershed in Somerset County. The meeting will be held on November 21, 2006 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Tom Pongrac, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday November 17. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Lamberts Run watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Lamberts Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Several stream segments in the Lamberts Run Watershed has been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2002, and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segments and miles degraded are shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 45710 Lamberts Run 3.1 45710 Lamberts Run 3.08 45710 Lamberts Run 5 45710 Lamberts Run 3.1 45711 UNT 45711 Lamberts Run 0.3 45712 UNT 45712 Lamberts Run 0.8 45713 UNT 45713 Lamberts Run 0.3 45714 UNT 45714 Lamberts Run 0.3 45715 UNT 45715 Lamberts Run 0.2 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Lamberts Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2004 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Lamberts Run watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by December 21, 2006, and sent to Tom Pongrac, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or tpongrac@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Tom Pongrac at (814) 472-1900, tpongrac@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Lamberts Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Richards Run Watershed in Indiana County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Richards Run watershed in Indiana County. The meeting will be held on November 21, 2006, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Mike Timcik, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 17. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Richards Run watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Richards Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Segments in the Richards Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2004 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded is shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 44924 Richards Run 0.5 44924 Richards Run 0.5 44924 Richards Run 1.8 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Richards Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2003 and 2004 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Richards Run watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by December 21, 2006, and sent to Mike Timcik, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or mtimcik@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Mike Timcik at (814) 472-1900, mtimcik@state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Richards Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www.dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Request for Comment and Notice of Public Meeting for the Proposed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Shafer Run Watershed in Somerset County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public meeting to discuss and accept comments on a proposed TMDL for the Shafer Run watershed in Somerset County. The meeting will be held on November 21, 2006, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cambria District Mining Office, in Cambria Township, Cambria County, PA. Individuals who wish to make a presentation should contact Tom Pongrac, Cambria District Mining Office at (814) 472-1900 no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 17th. The Department will consider all comments in developing the final TMDL for the Shafer Run watershed, which will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
The proposed TMDL for the Shafer Run Watershed was established in accordance with the requirements of section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Three stream segments in the Shafer Run Watershed have been identified as impaired on the 1996, 1998 and 2002 Pennsylvania 303(d) list due to depressed pH and/or high concentrations of metals. The listed segment and miles degraded is shown in the following table:
Stream Code Stream Name Miles Degraded 39055 Shafer Run 2.0 39055 Shafer Run 1.06 39055 Shafer Run 1.1 The proposed plan provides calculations of the stream's total capacity to accept metals (aluminum, iron, manganese and acidity), pH and maintain levels below water quality criteria. The applicable water quality criteria are as follows:
Parameter Criterion value Total Recoverable/ (mg/l) Dissolved Aluminum 0.75 Total Recoverable Iron 1.5 30 day average; Total Recoverable Manganese 1.00 Total Recoverable pH 6.0--9.0
NA The primary pollutant source for the watershed is abandoned mine workings. This watershed was mined for coal in the 1900s. The effects of this mining are still present.
The proposed TMDL was developed using Monte Carlo Simulation to determine long-term average concentrations that each stream segment could accept and still meet water quality criteria 99% of the time. Monte Carlo Simulation allows for the expansion of a data set based on its statistical makeup. Since there was no critical flow condition where criteria was exceeded, the Department used the average flow to express the loading values in the proposed TMDL. The proposed TMDL for the Shafer Run watershed sets allowable loading rates for metals and acidity at specified points in the watershed. Field data collected during 2001--2003 was used to develop the TMDL. The data and all supporting information used to develop the proposed TMDL are available from the Department.
The Department will accept written comments on the proposed TMDL for the Shafer Run watershed. Written comments must be postmarked by December 21, 2006 and sent to Tom Pongrac, Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office, 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, by fax to (814) 472-1898 or tpongrac@state.pa.us.
To request a copy of the proposed TMDL and an information sheet, or to obtain directions to the meeting location, contact Tom Pongrac, (814) 472-1900, tpongrac@ state.pa.us.
The proposed TMDL for the Shafer Run watershed can be accessed through the Department's website at www. dep.state.pa.us. (DEP Keyword: TMDL). Persons with a disability who require accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the Department at (814) 472-1900 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-2156. Filed for public inspection November 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
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