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PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Neal Elko, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
48-307-062: RSI Silicon Products, LLC (3700 Glover Road, Easton, PA 18040) for installation of two new electric arc furnaces with baghouses at their facility in Forks Township, Northampton County.
48-317-021: Stroehmann Bakeries, LC (2400 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042) for installation of a new catalytic oxidizer to control VOC emissions at their facility in Palmer Township, Northampton County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
67-03143B: ESAB Welding & Cutting Products (1500 Karen Lane, Hanover, PA 17331) for construction of a flux powder mixing operation controlled by two cartridge collectors at their welding equipment manufacturing facility in Hanover Borough, York County.
67-05091B: Metropolitan Edison Company (P. O. Box 16001, Reading, PA 19612) for construction of nine portable 2,000 KW diesel-fired peak electrical generating units at their Yorkana Substation in Lower Windsor Township, York 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Neal Elko, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-313-047: ICO Polymers North America, Inc. (P. O. Box 397, Bloomsbury, NJ 08804) for construction of a plastics processing plant and associated air cleaning devices (fabric collectors) at their facility to be in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. This facility is a non-Title V (State-only) facility. The PM emissions from each fabric collector shall not exceed the BAT standard of 0.02 grain/dscf. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain emission restrictions, work practice standards and monitoring and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
01-05009A: United States Army--Ft. Detrick (201 Beasley Drive, Suite 100, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-9229) for construction of four internal combustion diesel generator sets at the Raven Rock Mountain Complex in Liberty Township, Adams County. The new generator sets will replace three existing older units at the facility and the overall emissions are expected to decrease. The diesel generator sets are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII--Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The plan approval shall contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
63-00549A: Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. (448 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) to construction six 1,148 Bhp Caterpillar 3516 IC engines at their Arden Landfill in Chartiers Township, Washington County.
Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(a)(4), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue a Plan Approval to Waste Management, Inc. (448 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) to authorize the construction of six 1,148 Bhp Caterpillar 3516 IC engines at the Arden Landfill, located in Chartiers Township, Washington County. The engines will comprise a Recycling Gas to Energy (GTE) Plant and will use gas normally burned in a flare to produce up to 4.8 MW of power. The application was submitted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.45 and was received on March 2, 2006.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address.
Department of Environmental Protection
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222For the Department to assure compliance with all applicable standards, the Department proposes to place the following conditions on the Plan Approval:
Special Conditions For Plan Approval PA-63-00549A
1) Words and terms that are not otherwise defined in this plan approval shall have the meanings set forth in section 3 of the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. § 4003) and 25 Pa. Code § 121.1. (25 Pa. Code § 121.1)
2) The issuance of this plan approval does not prevent the future adoption by the Department of any rules, regulations or standards, or the issuance of orders necessary to comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act or the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act, or to achieve or maintain ambient air quality standards. The issuance of this plan approval shall not be construed to limit the Department's enforcement authority. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b(a) and (b))
3) This plan approval authorizes temporary operation of the sources covered by this plan approval provided the following conditions are met.
a) When construction, installation, modification or reactivation is being conducted, the permittee should provide written notice to the Department of the completion of the activity approved by this plan approval and the permittee's intent to commence operation at least 5 working days prior to the completion of said activity. The notice shall state when the activity will be completed and when the permittee expects to commence operation. When the activity involves multiple sources on different time schedules, notice is required for the commencement of operation of each source.
b) Under 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b(d), temporary operation of the sources is authorized to facilitate the shakedown of sources and air cleaning devices, to permit operations pending the issuance of a permit under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permits) or to permit the evaluation of the air contaminant aspects of the source.
c) This plan approval authorizes a temporary operation period not to exceed 180 days from the date of commencement of operation, provided the Department receives notice from the permittee under paragraph (a).
d) The permittee may request an extension of the 180-day shakedown period if further evaluation of the air contamination aspects of the sources is necessary. The request for an extension should be submitted, in writing, to the Department at least 15 days prior to the end of the initial 180-day shakedown period and shall provide a description of the compliance status of the source, a detailed schedule for establishing compliance and the reasons compliance has not been established. This temporary operation period will be valid for a limited time and may be extended for additional limited periods, each not to exceed 120 days. If, at any time, the Department has cause to believe that air contaminant emissions from the sources listed in this plan approval may be in excess of the limitations specified in, or established under this plan approval or the permittee's operating permit, the permittee may be required to conduct test methods and procedures deemed necessary by the Department to determine the actual emissions rate. The testing shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, where applicable, and in accordance with any restrictions or limitations established by the Department at such time as it notifies the company that testing is required. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
4) The permittee shall maintain and operate the sources and associated air cleaning devices in accordance with good engineering practice as described in the plan approval application submitted to the Department. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(10))
5) (a) The records, reports or information obtained by the Department or referred to at public hearings shall be available to the public, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this condition.
(b) Upon cause shown by the permittee that the records, reports or information, or a particular portion thereof, but not emission data, to which the Department has access under the act, if made public, would divulge production or sales figures or methods, processes or production unique to that person or would otherwise tend to affect adversely the competitive position of that person by revealing trade secrets, including intellectual property rights, the Department will consider the record, report or information, or particular portion thereof confidential in the administration of the act. The Department will implement this section consistent with sections 112(d) and 114(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7412(d) and 7414(c)). Nothing in this section prevents disclosure of the report, record or information to Federal, State or local representatives as necessary for purposes of administration of Federal, State or local air pollution control laws, or when relevant in a proceeding under the act. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(c) and (d) and 35 P. S. § 4013.2)
6) (a) This plan approval will be valid for a limited time, as specified by the expiration date contained on Page 1 of this plan approval. Except as provided in 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.11a and 127.215 (relating to reactivation of sources; and reactivation), at the end of the time, if the construction, modification, reactivation or installation has not been completed, a new plan approval application or an extension of the previous approval will be required.
(b) If construction has commenced, but cannot be completed before the expiration of this plan approval, an extension of the plan approval must be obtained to continue construction. To allow adequate time for departmental action, a request for the extension should be postmarked at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. The Department will not issue an extension after the plan approval expires. The request for an extension should include the following:
(i) A justification for the extension,
(ii) A schedule for the completion of the construction.
If construction has not commenced before the expiration of this plan approval, then a new plan approval application must be submitted and approval obtained before construction can commence.
(c) If the construction, modification or installation is not commenced within 18 months of the issuance of this plan approval or if there is more than an 18-month lapse in construction, modification or installation, a new plan approval application that meets the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters B--E (relating to plan approval requirements; prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; and new source review) shall be submitted. (25 Pa. Code § 127.13)
7) (a) This plan approval may not be transferred from one person to another except when a change of ownership is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department and the Department approves the transfer of the plan approval in writing.
(b) Section 127.12a (relating to compliance review) applies to a request for transfer of a plan approval. A compliance review form shall accompany the request.
(c) This plan approval is valid only for the specific source and the specific location of the source as described in the application. (25 Pa. Code § 127.32)
8) (a) Under 35 P. S. § 4008, no person shall hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the Department or its personnel in the performance of any duty authorized under the Air Pollution Control Act.
(b) The permittee shall also allow the Department to have access at reasonable times to said sources and associated air cleaning devices with the measuring and recording equipment, including equipment recording visual observations, as the Department deems necessary and proper for performing its duties and for the effective enforcement of the Air Pollution Control Act and regulations adopted under the act.
(c) Nothing in this plan approval condition shall limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to inspect or enter the premises of the permittee in accordance with section 114 or other applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(4) and 35 P. S. § 4008 and § 114 of the CAA)
9) This plan approval may be terminated, modified, suspended or revoked and reissued if one or more of the following applies:
a) The permittee constructs or operates the source subject to the plan approval in violation of the act, the Clean Air Act, the regulations promulgated under the act or the Clean Air Act, a plan approval or permit or in a manner that causes air pollution.
b) The permittee fails to properly or adequately maintain or repair an air pollution control device or equipment attached to or otherwise made a part of the source.
c) The permittee fails to submit a report required by this plan approval.
d) The Environmental Protection Agency determines that this plan approval is not in compliance with the Clean Air Act or the regulations thereunder. (25 Pa. Code § 127.13a)
10) (a) The permittee, or any other person, may not circumvent the new source review requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter E by causing or allowing a pattern of ownership or development, including the phasing, staging, delaying or engaging in incremental construction, over a geographic area of a facility which, except for the pattern of ownership or development, would otherwise require a permit or submission of a plan approval application.
(b) No person may permit the use of a device, stack height which exceeds good engineering practice stack height, dispersion technique or other technique which, without resulting in reduction of the total amount of air contaminants emitted, conceals or dilutes an emission of air contaminants which would otherwise be in violation of this plan approval, the Air Pollution Control Act or the regulations promulgated thereunder, except that with prior approval of the Department, the device or technique may be used for control of malodors. (25 Pa. Code §§ 121.9 and 127.216)
11) Reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications shall be submitted to the: Regional Air Program Manager Department of Environmental Protection. (At the address given on the plan approval transmittal letter or otherwise notified) (25 Pa. Code § 127.12c)
12) (a) If required by section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, the permittee shall develop and implement an accidental release program consistent with requirements of the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR Part 68 (relating to chemical accident prevention provisions) and the Federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act (Pub. L. No. 106-40).
(b) The permittee shall prepare and implement a Risk Management Plan (RMP) which meets the requirements of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, 40 CFR Part 68 and the Federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act when a regulated substance listed in 40 CFR 68.130 is present in a process in more than the listed threshold quantity at the facility. The permittee shall submit the RMP to the Environmental Protection Agency according to the following schedule and requirements:
(1) The permittee shall submit the first RMP to a central point specified by the Environmental Protection Agency no later than the latest of the following:
(i) Three years after the date on which a regulated substance is first listed under 40 CFR 68.130; or,
(ii) The date on which a regulated substance is first present above a threshold quantity in a process.
(2) The permittee shall submit any additional relevant information requested by the Department or the Environmental Protection Agency concerning the RMP and shall make subsequent submissions of RMPs in accordance with 40 CFR 68.190.
(3) The permittee shall certify that the RMP is accurate and complete in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, including a checklist addressing the required elements of a complete RMP.
(c) As used in this plan approval condition, the term ''process'' shall be as defined in 40 CFR 68.3. The term ''process'' means any activity involving a regulated substance including any use, storage, manufacturing, handling or onsite movement of such substances or any combination of these activities. For purposes of this definition, any group of vessels that are interconnected, or separate vessels that are located such that a regulated substance could be involved in a potential release, shall be considered a single process. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12(9) and 40 CFR Part 68)
13. This Plan Approval is for the construction of six 1,148 Bhp Caterpillar 3516 IC engines and associated equipment at the Arden Landfill, Inc. municipal solid waste landfill facility located in Chartiers Township, Washington County. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
14. Emission rates from each engine shall not exceed the values identified as follows. Annual emission limits are based on a 12-month rolling average. (25 Pa. Code 25 § 127.12b)
Engine Emission Limits
Engine NOx CO SO2 VOC PM10/PM2.5 g/bhp-hr lbs/hr tpy g/bhp-hr lbs/hr tpy ppmv lbs/hr tpy lbs/hr tpy lbs/hr tpy 1 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10 2 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10 3 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10 4 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10 5 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10 6 1.5 3.66 16.0 2.7 6.84 30.0 40 .12 .54 .03 .13 .48 2.10
15. Emission rates from the facility shall not exceed the values identified below. Annual emission limits are based on a 12-month rolling average.
Facility Emission Limits
Parameter Facility Totals (tpy) NOx 146.14 CO 286.9 VOC 20.0 SO2 10.14 PM10 / PM2.5 42.98 HAPs 7.8 16. Compliance with the engine emission limitations for CO, VOC (through NMOC testing by means of Method 25A per 40 CFR 60.754(d)) and NOx shall be demonstrated through performance stack testing on one engine at maximum load. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
a) All stack testing shall be performed in accordance with, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 regulations and the most recent version of the Department's Source Testing Manual and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW.
b) Two copies of the stack test protocol shall be submitted to the Department at least 60 days in advance of the stack test date. Stack testing shall not take place until owner/operator has received written approval of the stack test protocol.
c) Company shall notify the Department of the date and the time of the stack test at least 2 weeks prior to the tests so that an observer may be present.
d) Two copies of the stack test results shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of completion of the test.
e) Stack testing shall be performed within 60 days of achieving maximum firing rate but no later than 180 days after the initial startup.
f) Owner/operator shall record all pertinent operating data during the stack test and include this data with the stack test results
17. The permittee shall record the following: (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
a) Monthly amount of fuel fired in each of the engines.
b) 12-month rolling total amount of fuel fired in each of the engines.
c) Monthly hours of engine operation.
d) Calculated monthly emissions of particulate, NOx, SOx, CO, PM10 and VOC.
e) 12-month rolling total emissions of PM10, PM2.5, NOx, SOx, CO and VOC from each of the engines and the entire facility.
f) Emission calculations shall be based on the measured amount of landfill gas combusted per month multiplied by the emission factor, engineering calculation, manufacturer's guarantee or most recent the Department approved stack test data.
g) These records shall be kept onsite for a period of 5 years and be made available to the Department upon request.
18. Visible emissions from each engine shall not exceed 10% opacity for a period or periods aggregating 3 minutes in any hour or exceed 30% opacity at any time. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
19. The Owner/Operator shall not permit the emission from any source to the outdoor atmosphere of any odorous air contaminants determined to be objectionable by the Department in this manner that the odorous air contaminants are detectable outside the property on which the source is being operated. (25 Pa. Code § 123.31)
20. The Owner/Operator shall observe the exhaust stack of each engine and at least once each week. The observation of no visible emissions and no odor shall be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the visible emission and odor conditions listed previously. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
21. If any visible emissions or odors are apparent, the Owner/Operator shall take immediate action to correct them. If any visible emissions or objectionable odors are apparent after the corrective action required, the unit shall not be operated until serviced by a qualified technician or manufacturer's service representative. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
22. The Owner/Operator shall keep records of the weekly observations of visible emission and odor conditions. The Owner/Operator shall also keep records of all corrective actions taken to ensure compliance with the visible emission and odor limitations. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
23. The permittee shall install and maintain a device that measures and records the flow of treated landfill gas to the engines. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
24. The permittee shall record the date and detailed description of all tuning and or engine maintenance activities. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
25. This Plan Approval authorizes temporary operation of the sources covered by this Plan Approval provided the following conditions are met. (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b)
(a) The Owner/Operator shall submit written Notice of the Completion of Construction and the Operator's intent to commence operation at least 5 days prior to the completion of construction. The Notice shall state the date when construction will be completed and the date when the Operator expects to commence operation.
(b) Operation of the sources covered by this Plan Approval is authorized to facilitate the start-up and shakedown of sources and air cleaning devices, to permit operations pending the issuance of an Operating Permit, and to permit the evaluation of the source for compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
(c) Upon receipt of the Notice of the Completion of Construction from the Owner/Operator the Department shall authorize a 180-day Period of Temporary Operation of the sources from the date of commencement of operation. The Notice submitted by the Owner/Operator, prior to the expiration of this Plan Approval, shall modify the Plan Approval expiration date. The new Plan Approval expiration date shall be 180 days from the date of commencement of operation.
(d) Upon determination by the Owner/Operator that the sources covered by this Plan Approval are in compliance with all conditions of the Plan Approval the Owner/Operator shall contact the Department's reviewing engineer and schedule the Initial Operating Permit Inspection.
(e) Upon completion of the Initial Operating Permit Inspection and determination by the Department that the sources covered by this Plan Approval are in compliance with all conditions of the Plan Approval, the Owner/Operator shall apply for a new, or amend the existing Operating Permit at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the Plan Approval. The application shall incorporate the conditions of this Plan Approval into the Operating Permit.
(f) The Owner/Operator may request an extension of the 180-day Period of Temporary Operation if compliance with all applicable regulations and Plan Approval requirements has not been established. The extension request shall be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the end of the Period of Temporary Operation and shall provide a description of the compliance status of the source. The extension request shall include a detailed schedule for establishing compliance and the reasons compliance has not been established. This Period of Temporary Operation may be extended for additional periods, each not to exceed 120-days, by submitting an extension request as described previously.
Any person wishing to provide the Department with additional information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to the Department at the address shown. A 30-day comment period, from the date of this publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the following:
* Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
* Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (specify the Plan Approval number).
* Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in this newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines that notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to:
Regional Air Quality Program Manager
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection
Southwest Region--Field Operation
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-4745For additional information you may contact the following at the same address:
Thomas J. Joseph, P. E.
Air Quality EngineerNorthwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
42-011B: International Waxes, Inc. (45 Route 446, Smethport, PA 16749) for construction of a new boiler (99.8 mmBtu/hr) to replace existing boiler No. 4 in Keating Township, McKean County. This source is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The source shall comply with the following conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source:
* The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odors and visible emissions respectively.
* Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22(a)
* The source shall be capable of reducing NOx, CO and VOCs emissions to or below:
* For NOx: 30 ppmdv at 3% O2 when firing gas (0.036 lb/mmBtu)
* For NOx: 90 ppmdv at 3% O2 when firing distillate fuel oil (0.108 lb/mmBtu)
* For NOx: 94 ppmdv 3% O2 when firing residual fuel oil (0.12 lb/mmBtu)
* For CO: 50 ppmdv at 3% O2 (0.0375 lb/mmBtu)
* For VOC: 10 ppmdv 3% O2 (0.004 lb/mmBtu)
* Subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc
* The permittee shall limit the fuel oil usage to 5,353,000 gpy based on a 12-month consecutive period.
* The permittee shall stack test for CO, NOx, PM and VOC.
* The permittee shall maintain records of the fuel certifications of each purchased shipment of fuel received or the fuel analysis for each shipment prior to burning in the boiler.
* The permittee shall, upon the request of the Department, provide fuel analyses data, or fuel sample data, or fuel use records for the combustion unit.
* The company shall install, operate and maintain the boiler in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as well as good air pollution control practices.
* The company shall install, operate and maintain a low NOx burner with flue gas recirculation in order to minimize the NOx emitted from the boiler.
* The permittee shall install and maintain the necessary meters to determine and to record amount of fuel usage.
* The company shall not accept a purchased shipment of Nos. 2 and 4--6 Fuel Oil unless one of the following is done:
* Each purchased shipment of Nos. 2 and 4--6 fuel oil is accompanied by a fuel certification sheet including but not limited to sulfur content.
* Each purchased shipment prior to burning in the boiler is tested for the sulfur content at a minimum.
* Upon completion of construction of Boiler No. 5, Boiler No. 4 will be permanently shutdown.
62-017Q: United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) to allow combusting fuel oil in emergency situations and correcting the firing rate of the burners for the FCC Charge Heater installed under a previous plan approval in City of Warren, Warren County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The source shall comply with the following conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source:
* The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odors and visible emissions respectively.
* Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22(a)(1).
* The NOx emissions from the FCC heater shall not exceed 0.05 lb/mmBtu. The fugitive VOC emissions from the FCC Charge heater shall not exceed 51.0 tpy. The emissions from the FCC heater (due to combustion) shall not exceed the following:
* NOx: 2.15 lb/hr or 9.4 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period.
* CO: 3.53 lb/hr or 15.4 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period.
* VOC: 0.23 lb/hr or 1.0 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period.
* The SO2 emissions shall not exceed the following:
* 1.1 lb/hr.
* 4.8 tpy based on a consecutive 12-month period.
* Subject to 40 CFR 60 Subparts J and GGG.
* Subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart CC.
* The permittee shall test, annually, using a portable gas analyzer to determine the final CO and NOx emission rates as required with regards to the annual tune-up.
* The following continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMSs) must be installed, approved by the Department, operated and maintained in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C (relating to requirements for source monitoring for stationary sources), and the ''Submittal and Approval,'' ''Record Keeping and Reporting,'' and ''Quality Assurance'' requirements of Revision No. 8 of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring (CSM) Manual, 274-0300-001.
* CEMS No. 1 (Boiler 4/FCC):
* This CEM shall be used to monitor the fuel gas for the following sources: (FCC Charge Heater, No. 4 Boiler, and the Volcanic Heater).
* This CEM shall be used to report the H2S concentration in the fuel gas.
* The units of measurement for this CEM shall be reported in parts per million (PPM).
* The units of measurement for this CEM shall be reported based on a dry basis.
* The permittee shall use the standard Department method from the CSM Manual for data substitution procedures.
* Periods of excess emissions pertaining to this CEM shall be determined as the arithmetic average of the applicable 1-hour averages, (such as, the rolling 3-hour average shall be determined as the arithmetic average of three contiguous 1-hour averages). Periods of excess emissions shall be determined and reported (all rolling 3-hour periods during which the average concentration of H2S as measured by the H2S continuous monitoring system exceeds 230 mg/dscm (0.10 gr/dscf)).
* The span value for this CEM is 425 mg/dscm H2S.
* The performance evaluation for this H2S monitor shall use Performance Specification 7.
* Method 11 shall be used for conducting the relative accuracy evaluations.
* The permittee shall keep records of the emissions for each month and maintain these emissions on a 12-month rolling basis and be kept by the facility for a minimum of 5 years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon request.
* The permittee shall keep records of the hours of operation of the source.
* The permittee shall maintain daily records of fuel gas combusted and specific heat of the fuel gas, and calculate the resulting NOx emissions. Compliance shall be determined monthly by reviewing the previous months daily NOx emission in lbs/hr. The daily NOx emissions shall be an average over a 24-hour calendar day.
* The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.
* The permittee shall perform an annual tune-up on the combustion process. The emissions of NOx shall be minimized by annual combustion tuning, good operating practices and good air pollution control practices. The annual tune-up shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Inspection, adjustment, cleaning or replacement of fuel-burning equipment, including the burners and moving parts necessary for proper operation as specified by the manufacturer.
* Inspection of the flame pattern or characteristics and adjustments necessary to minimize total emissions of NOx, and to the extent practicable minimize emissions of CO.
* Inspection of the air-to-fuel ratio control system and adjustments necessary to ensure proper calibration and operation as specified by the manufacturer.
* Recording all adjustments in a permanently bound log book containing, at a minimum, the following information:
* The date of the tuning procedure.
* The name of the service company and technicians.
* The final operating rate or load.
* The final CO and NOx emission rates in lb/mmBtu.
* The final excess oxygen rate.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001--4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
46-00033: Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania--Pottstown Landfill (1425 Sell Road, Stowe, PA 19464) for a renewal to Title V Operating Permit 46-00033 partly in West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County and the remainder in Douglass Township, Berks County. The permit is being amended to address the concerns expressed monitoring frequency of the control devices. The renewed Title V operating permit will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
TV-43-00314: Vec Technology, Inc. (639 Keystone Road, Greenville, PA 16125) for re-issuance of a Title V Permit to operate a boat manufacturing facility in Greenville Borough, Mercer County. The facility's major emission sources include closed and open gel-coat operations associated with the production of the fiberglass reinforced boats and accessories. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit Styrene. The significant sources are included in the permit: 1) Closed mold gel coat; 2) Closed mold; 3) Open mold gel coat; 4) Open mold; 5) Adhesive, solvents and miscellaneous; and 6) Miscellaneous natural gas usage. The CAM Rule 40 CFR Part 64 does not apply to this facility because the facility does not use control equipment to reduce the facility's potential to emit below the applicable permit thresholds. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWW--National Emissions Standards for HAPs: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production and Subpart VVVV--National Emission Standards for HAPs for Boat Manufacturing.
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 19428, Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-00009: AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. (255 South Bailey Road, Downingtown, PA 19355) for a renewal Non-Title V Facility, State-only, Synthetic Minor Permit in Caln Township, Chester County. AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is a manufacturing custom compound purchased resins facility. The facility has taken a site level restriction of 15 tons of VOCs per year and 3 tons of VOCs per 3-month period. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
46-00181: EnPro Ind. Inc.--Porter Process Co. (1600 Industry Road, Hatfield, PA 19440) for a PTFE etching facility in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility. No changes have taken place since the permit was last issued in December 2002. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00199: Alcom Printing Group, Inc. (140 Christopher Lane, Harleysville, PA 19438) for a renewal Non-Title V Facility, State-only, Natural Minor Permit in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Alcom Printing Group, Inc. is a commercial lithographic printing facility. Monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
09-00089: American Cremation Services, Inc. (1859 Stout Drive, Warwick, PA 18974) for operation of two human crematories in Warwick Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State-only) facility. Several clerical changes have been made to the permit. Otherwise, there have been no other changes made to the permit since last issued on August 2, 2002. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
36-05003: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 19604) for operation of their company's corporate campus (including R & D activities) in Manor Township, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit issued in 2003.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
55-00012: Wood Metal Industries (100 East Sherman Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870) for their wood furniture manufacturing facility in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County. The facility's main sources include six small No. 2 fuel oil and natural gas fired space heaters, one 4.25 mmBtu/hr natural gas fired air makeup unit, three coating spray booths and two natural gas fired drying ovens and woodworking operations. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of VOCs and HAPs. The facility has taken restrictions to limit VOC and HAP emissions to below the major emission thresholds. The facility has the potential to emit PM10, NOx, CO and SOx below the major emission thresholds. The proposed State-only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00598: Citizens General (651 Fourth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068) for operation of boilers at the medical facility in New Kensington, Westmoreland County. This is a State-only Operating Permit renewal.
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--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications 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 district mining office indicated before an 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.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the 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. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of 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 wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
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 pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to: (1) 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; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
Permit Number 56071301 and NPDES Permit No. NA, RoxCOAL, Inc., (P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15574), to operate the Horning Deep Mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County a new underground mine and related NPDES permit. Surface Acres Proposed 116.5, Underground Acres Proposed 2,469.1, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 869.7. Receiving stream: UNT to Glades Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received August 15, 2007.
Permit Number 56831601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213497, Reitz Coal Company, LLC, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963), to transfer the permit for the Reitz No. 11 Coal Preparation Plant in Shade Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit from Reitz Coal Company. No additional discharges. Application received September 18, 2007.
Permit Number 56831602 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214469, Reitz Coal Company, LLC, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963), to transfer the permit for the Reitz No. 4 Coal Preparation Plant in Shade Township and Central City Borough, Somerset County and related NPDES permit from Reitz Coal Company. No additional discharges. Application received September 18, 2007.
Permit Number 56950701 and NPDES Permit No. PA0214795, Reitz Coal Company, LLC, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963), to transfer the permit for the Shade 4 Refuse Disposal Site in Shade Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit from Reitz Coal Company. No additional discharges. Application received September 18, 2007.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
32980103 and NPDES No. PA0234702. Alverda Enterprises, Inc., P. O. Box 245, Alverda, PA 15710, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 15.2 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to/and Yellow Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 14, 2007.
32980101. M. B. Energy, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717-7961, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, affecting 140 acres. Receiving streams: UNT Brush Creek and UNT to Yellow Creek classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 26, 2007.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 925-5500.
26020101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250066. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Springfield Township, Fayette County, affecting 65.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Indian Creek and Indian Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received November 20, 2007.
30850103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0589765. Patriot Mining Co., Inc. (2708 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV 26508). Renewal application for continuation of treatment facilities to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Greene Township, Greene County, affecting 127.4 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Whiteley Creek, classified for the follow use: WWF. There is not potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received November 28, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33020106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242209. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Union Township, Jefferson County affecting 33.8 acres. Receiving streams: UNT to Little Mill Creek and UNT to Coder Run to Redbank Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received November 26, 2007.
10070105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258512. T. C. Mining (252 Lower Hayes Run Road, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip and coal processing operation in Concord and Clay Townships, Butler County affecting 187.0 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs of South Branch of Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 26, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54860205R4. Cass Contracting Company, (101 North Centre Street, P. O. Box 1040, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County affecting 33.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received November 19, 2007.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following noncoal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 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. 28900301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595861. David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202-9655, renewal of NPDES Permit, Greene Township, Franklin County. Receiving stream: Mountain Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 26, 2007.
6875SM3 and NPDES No. PA0612383. Eastern Industries, Inc., 4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add 11.1 acres for a boundary correction. This will permit the remaining and reclamation of an existing waste pile. In addition it is requested that the permit be revised to allow mining to the 655 MSL from the current 675 permitted elevation in Armagh Township, Mifflin County. Total SMP acres goes to 114.7. Receiving stream: Honey Creek classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 20, 2007.
44930301 and NPDES No. PA0595985. Eastern Industries, Inc., 4401 Camp Meeting Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA 18034, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add 2.7 acres for a boundary correction to permit the remining and reclamation of an existing waste pile in Armagh Township, Mifflin County. Total SMP acres goes to 173.8 acres. Receiving stream: Laurel Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 20, 2007.
32000301 and NPDES No. PA0235288. Penn Run Quarry, 456 Weston Road, Penn Run, PA 15765, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to add 3.1 acres to the permit in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Total SMP acres goes to 45.1 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to Penn Run classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received November 26, 2007.
Permit No. 34072802. Blue Mountain Building Stone Company, 80 South Hershey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Mifflin Township, Juniata County, affecting 5 acres. Receiving stream: UNT to/and Juniata River. Application received November 26, 2007.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
37070303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258491. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a limestone, shale, sandstone, clay and lower Kittanning coal operation in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County affecting 86.8 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Camp Allegheny. Application received November 19, 2007.
1270-37070303-E-1. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for a stream encroachment for mining activities within 100 feet of a UNT to Slippery Rock Creek in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Receiving streams: UNTs to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Camp Allegheny. Application received November 19, 2007.
37070304 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258504. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Commencement, operation and restoration of a limestone, shale, sandstone, clay and lower Kittanning coal operation in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County affecting 79.1 acres. Receiving streams: UNT ''A'' to Slippery Rock Creek and Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intakes from the point of discharge are Camp Allegheny and Pennsylvania American Ellwood City. Application received November 19, 2007.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
58920301C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595845. New Milford Sand & Gravel, Inc., (R. R. 2, Box 2206, Hallstead, PA 18822), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, receiving stream: Beaver Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received November 29, 2007.
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