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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (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 public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed plan approval or operating permit must indicate their interest to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a proposed plan approval or operating permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Comments or protests filed with the Department regional offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office identified before the application. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (act) and regulations adopted under the act.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-0078F: Centocor, Inc. (200 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355) for modification of two 16.8 mmBtu/hr boilers at the Centocor pharmaceutical research and development/manufacturing/biotechnological facility at 200 Great Valley Parkway, East Whiteland Township, Chester County. The permittee has requested to operate two existing boilers simultaneously which will result in an increase in NOx, CO, PM, SOx, VOC and HAP emission rates. The facility is a synthetic minor and operates under Operating Permit 15-00078. The permittee will take limitations to remain a synthetic minor facility for all pollutants. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
09-0211: Pennridge School District (1228 North 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944) to install three 12.4 mmBtu/hr hot water boilers at an existing facility in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. The boilers will use natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil. The facility will comply with good air pollution control practices, monitoring and recordkeeping procedures 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, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
39-332-001: B Braun Medical, Inc. (901 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109) for re-activation of ETO sterilizer (source 109) at their existing facility in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
59-00017A: Hitachi Metals Automotive Components USA, LLC (117 Gulick Street, Blossburg, PA 16912) to construct a phenolic urethane cold box core machine in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, George Monasky, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
24-150A: PHB, Inc. (8150 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415) for installation of three paint booths at their facility in Fairview Township, Erie 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
ER-22-05051B: The Hershey Co. (1025 Reese Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033) for an Air Quality Emission Reduction Credit (ERC) approval of 37.0 tons of VOCs, 36.7 tons of PM10, 8.0 tons of PM 2.5, 4.9 tons of CO and 4.0 tons of NOx at their 19 East Chocolate Avenue facility located in Derry Township, Dauphin County. The ERCs being generated are a result of the July 2008 shutdown of the cocoa bean roasting operation, source IDs 116A, 145 and 199.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
59-00002B: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301) for a plan approval (No. 58-00002B) for installation of oxidation catalysts (Control Devices C101 and C102) to control the CO, VOC and formaldehyde emissions from the two existing natural gas-fired compressor engines (Source ID P101 and P012) at their Tioga Compressor Station in Farmington Township, Tioga County. The respective facility is a major facility for which a Title V operating permit 59-00002 has been issued.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Dominion Transmission, Inc. indicates that the engines with an oxidation catalyst will meet all applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants. In addition, the engines will meet the requirements of Subpart ZZZZ of the National Emission Standards for HAPs for Source Categories, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ §§ 63.6580—63.6675. Based on these findings, the Department intends to approve the application and issue plan approval for the installation of oxidation catalysts on each engine. Additionally, if the Department determines that the engines with oxidation catalyst are operating in compliance with all plan approval conditions, the conditions established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V operating permit No. 59-00002 by means of an administrative amendment under 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The following is a summary of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:
1. All conditions as specified in Title V operating permit No. 59-00002 shall remain in effect unless superseded or amend by a condition contained herein. If there is a conflict between a condition contained in the Title V operating permit No. 59-00002 and a condition contained herein, the permittee shall comply with the condition contained herein rather than the conflicting condition contained in the Title V operating permit No. 59-00002.
2. Under the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, Control Devices C101 and C102 shall be capable of reducing the CO emissions by 93% from Source IDs P101 and P102, respectively.
3. Under the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, the permittee shall install instrumentation to monitor pressure drop across and the inlet gas temperature of Control Devices C101 and C102 on a continuous basis.
4. Source IDs P101 and shall not be operated without the simultaneous operation of Control Device C101 and C102, respectively.
5. Control Devices C101 and C102 shall control the air contaminant emissions from Source IDs P101 and P102, respectively.
6. The permittee shall perform CO and nonmethane hydrocarbon stack tests upon Source IDs P101 and P102 to verify compliance with the nonmethane hydrocarbon emission limitation and the CO removal efficiency requirements of Control Devices C101 and C102 associated with Source ID P101 and P102. Additionally, the permittee shall perform a formaldehyde stack test to determine the formaldehyde emission rate from Control Devices C101 and C102 associated with Source IDs P101 and P102.
a. The stack test shall be performed within 90 days from the installation of Control Devices C101 and C102.
b. The stack tests shall consist of three separate test runs and each run shall last at least 1 hour in duration.
c. The testing of the inlet and outlet of Control Devices C101 and C102 shall be running simultaneously.
d. The inlet gas temperature of Control Devices C101 and C102 shall be recorded on a continuous basis during the test. The requirement for the temperature range may be established based upon the stack test report.
e. All testing is to be done using reference method test procedures acceptable to the Department and all testing is to be performed while Source IDs P101 and P102 are operating at +/- 10% of full load.
7. Source IDs P101 and P102 are subject to the requirements of Subpart ZZZZ of the National Emission Standards for HAPs as specified in 40 CFR 63.6580—63.6675. The permittee shall comply with all requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
A copy of the plan approval application is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at (570) 327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Chief, Facilities Permitting Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-0512.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, M. Gorog and B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers, (412) 442-4163/5226.
11-00524A: United Industrial (163 Cramer Pike, Johnstown, PA 15906-1157) to allow the operation of a paint booth, which includes one air-assisted airless spray gun, at their facility in West Taylor Township, Cambria County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.45, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Plan Approval PA-11-00524A to United Industrial to allow the operation of a paint booth, which includes one air-assisted airless spray gun, at their facility located in West Taylor Township, Cambria County.
Emissions from the facility are estimated to be 12.05 tons of VOCs and 2.19 tons of HAPs per year. The proposed source is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, related to construction, modification, reactivation and operation of sources. The Department believes that the source will meet these requirements by complying with the following Plan Approval conditions:
Special Conditions
1. This Plan Approval is to allow the operation of the following air contamination sources by United Industrial at their plant located in West Taylor Township, Cambria County (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b):
• One Paint Booth (enclosed, control by fiber glass filers).
• One Graco, Model No. 700N, Air-Assisted Airless spray gun (or equivalent).
2. There shall be no fugitive emissions from the Facility contrary to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1 and 123.2.
3. The Owner/Operator may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of any malodorous air contaminants from any source, in such a manner that the malodors are detectable outside the property of the Facility (25 Pa. Code § 123.31).
4. The Owner/Operator shall not cause or permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of VOCs from a surface coating process category listed in Table I, unless one of the following limitations is met (25 Pa. Code § 129.52):
a. The VOC content of each as applied coating is equal to or less than the standard specified in Table I.
i. The VOC content of the as applied coating, expressed in units of weight of VOC per volume of coating solids, shall be calculated as follows:
VOC = (Wo) * (Dc)/Vn
Where:
VOC = VOC content in lb VOC/gal of coating solids
Wo = Weight percent of VOC (Wv—Ww—Wex)
Wv = Weight percent of total volatiles (100%—weight percent solids)
Ww = Weight percent of water
Wex = Weight percent of exempt solvent(s)
Dc = Density of coating, lb/gal, at 25° C
Vn = Volume percent of solids of the as applied coating
TABLE I Emission Limit of VOCs in Surface Coatings by Process Category Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating Solids
Surface Coating Process Category lbs VOC per gallon coating solids kg VOC per liter coating solids 10(e). Air-dried coatings, Miscellaneous metal parts and products. 6.67 0.80 5. The Owner/Operator shall maintain the following daily records (25 Pa. Code § 129.12b):
a. The following parameters for each coating, thinner and other component as supplied:
i. The coating, thinner or component name and identification number.
ii. The application product from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Table I (that is, Miscellaneous metal parts and products—air-dried coatings).
iii. The volume used (gallons).
iv. The mix ratio.
v. The density or specific gravity.
vi. The weight percent of total volatiles (100%—weight percent solids).
vii. The weight percent of water, exempt solvents, and solids.
viii. The weight percent of VOC (weight percent of total volatiles—weight percent water—weight percent exempt solvents).
ix. The volume percent of solids.
x. The VOC and HAP content (pounds per gallon).
b. The VOC and HAP content (pounds per gallon) of each as applied coating.
6. The Owner/Operator shall use airless or air-assisted airless application technology, or application technology approved by the Department in writing, prior to use, to apply all surface coatings or primers which contain VOC (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
7. VOC emissions from the facility shall be limited to 12.1 tons in any consecutive 12-month period. HAP emissions shall be limited to 2.2 tons in any consecutive 12-month period. The Owner/Operator shall maintain records of the 12-month rolling total for VOC and HAP emissions (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
8. The Owner/Operator shall develop, maintain, and comply with a written Work Practice Implementation Plan (WPIP). The WPIP shall be made available for inspection by the Department upon request and shall consist of the following (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b):
a. Operator Training Program. New and existing personnel, including contract personnel, who are involved in coating or cleaning operations shall complete an operator training program.
1) New personnel shall be trained upon hiring.
2) Existing personnel shall be trained before source startup.
3) Personnel shall be given refresher training annually.
4) A copy of the written operator training program shall be maintained with the WPIP. The operator training program shall include the following:
i. A list of current personnel by name and job description that are required to be trained.
ii. An outline of the subjects to be covered in the initial and annual refresher training sessions for each position or group of personnel.
iii. The initial and annual refresher training sessions shall include, at a minimum, appropriate application techniques, appropriate cleaning procedures, appropriate equipment setup, adjustment to minimize coating usage and overspray, and appropriate management of cleanup wastes.
iv. Records of successful completion of the initial or annual refresher training sessions shall be maintained for each employee trained.
v. A record of the date each employee is trained.
b. Leak Inspection and Maintenance Plan. The Owner/Operator shall prepare and maintain as part of the WPIP a written leak inspection and maintenance plan which shall include the following:
1) A minimum visual inspection frequency of once per month for all equipment used to transfer or apply coatings.
2) An inspection schedule.
3) The methods for documenting the date and results of each inspection and any repairs that were made.
4) The time frame between identifying a leak and making the repair, which shall adhere to the following schedule:
i. A first attempt at repairs, including tightening of packing glands, shall be made within 5 working days after the leak is detected.
ii. Final repairs shall be made within 15 working days, unless the leaking equipment is to be replaced by a new purchase, in which case repairs shall be completed within 3 months.
c. Storage Requirements. The Owner/Operator shall use normally closed containers for storing coating and cleaning materials.
d. Line Cleaning, Equipment and Spray Gun Cleaning. The solvent used for cleaning shall be collected in normally closed containers.
9. The Owner/Operator shall perform a daily facility-wide inspection while the sources are in operation for the presence of any fugitive emissions or malodors at the property line. If fugitive emissions or malodors are apparent, the Owner/Operator shall take corrective action. Records of each inspection shall be maintained in a log and at the minimum include the date, time, name and title of the observer, along with any corrective action taken as a result (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
10. All logs and required records shall be maintained onsite for a minimum of 5 years and shall be made available to the Department upon request (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
11. 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 (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
12. Upon completion of 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 submit a State-only Operating Permit application at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the Plan Approval (25 Pa. Code § 127.12b).
13. 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. Such 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).
General Conditions
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 (APCA).
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 (CAA) or the APCA, 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.
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 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, Subchapter F or G (relating to operating permits; 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), previously.
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 180 days.
e. The notice submitted by the permittee under subpart a. previously, prior to the expiration date of the plan approval, shall modify the plan approval expiration date on page 1 of this plan approval. The new plan approval expiration date shall be 180 days from the date of commencement of operation.
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.
5. 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 a. of this condition.
a. 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 CAA (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.
6. 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 §§ 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.
a. 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:
1. A justification for the extension,
2. 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.
b. 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, D and E (relating to plan approval requirements; prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; and new source review) shall be submitted.
7. 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.
a. 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.
b. This plan approval is valid only for the specific source and the specific location of the source as described in the application.
8. 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 APCA.
a. The permittee shall also allow the Department to have access at reasonable times to said sources and associated air cleaning devices with such 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 APCA and regulations adopted under the act.
b. Nothing in this plan approval condition shall limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inspect or enter the premises of the permittee in accordance with section 114(a) or other applicable provisions 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 CAA, the regulations promulgated under the act or the CAA, 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 EPA determines that this plan approval is not in compliance with the CAA or the regulations thereunder.
10. 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.
11. 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 APCA or the regulations promulgated thereunder, except that with prior approval of the Department, the device or technique may be used for control of malodors.
12. Reports, test data, monitoring data, notifications shall be submitted to the:
Regional Air Program Manager
Department of Environmental Protection
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 1522213. If required by section 112(r) of the CAA, the permittee shall develop and implement an accidental release program consistent with requirements of the CAA, 40 CFR Part 68 (relating to chemical accident prevention provisions) and the Federal Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act.
14. A person may not cause or permit the operation of a source subject to § 127.11 (relating to plan approval requirements), unless the source and air cleaning devices identified in the application for the plan approval and the plan approval issued to the source, are operated and maintained in accordance with specifications in the application and conditions in the plan approval issued by the Department. A person may not cause or permit the operation of an air contamination source subject to this chapter in a manner inconsistent with good operating practices.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Alan Binder, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. 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.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
For additional information you may contact Alan Binder at (412) 442-4168.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00713: Greenridge Reclamation, LLC (234 Landfill Road, Scottdale, PA 15683-7762) for continued operation of their Greenridge Reclamation Landfill solid waste management facility in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. Landfill's design capacity makes it subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act, and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. Proposed Title V Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. This is a renewal of the permit issued in 2001.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-00136: Berenfield Containers, Inc. (31 Railroad Street, Clarendon, PA 16313) for reissuance of a Title V Permit to operate a metal barrels, drums and pails manufacturing facility in Clarendon Borough, Warren County. The facility's major emission sources include space and water heaters, paint roller coater, equipment clean up, No. 4 oven (roller coater), weld-seam strip coater, silk screening and cold cleaning degreaser. The facility is a major facility for Title V due to its potential to emit of VOC.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
54-00053: Pine Grove Manufactured Homes, Inc. (2 Pleasant Valley Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963) for operation of wood cutting, trimming and adhesives, and sealants application lines in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. This action is a renewal of the State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for this facility.
39-00037: Nestle Purina PetCare Co. (2050 Pope Road, Allentown, PA 18104) a renewal State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for a dog and cat food manufacturing facility in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The sources at the facility include two natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil fired boilers, 33 natural gas fired space heaters and three can plant stripping lines. The facility has the potential to emit SOx above Title V emission thresholds. The permittee shall demonstrate compliance through a site level fuel restriction of No. 2 fuel oil along with recordkeeping and reporting. The proposed State-only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards used to ensure facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, William R. Weaver, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
22-03021: A.P. Green Refractories, Inc. (400 Fairway Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108) for operation of their refractory products facility at 105 North Wood Street in Middletown Borough, Dauphin County. This is a renewal of the State-only operating permit issued in June 2004.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief, (412) 442-4174.
04-00698: Hanson Aggregates PMA, Inc. (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425-6412) for renewal of the 2004 synthetic minor operating permit for the Thaddus Carr sand and gravel dredge and processing plant operating on the Ohio River in Beaver County. This notice was previously printed in error under the permit number 65-00143.
30-00086: Golden Eagle Construction Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 945, Uniontown, PA 15401-0945) for operation of a hot mix asphalt plant at their Carmichaels Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County. This application is for renewal of the synthetic-minor operating permit issued in 2005.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, Matthew Williams, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
25-00941: McDonald Sand & Gravel (9856 Drury Road, Girard, PA 16417) to issue a new State-only Operating Permit for the sand and gravel screening operations at their facility in Girard Township, Erie County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include the wet sand and gravel screening (75 tph), conveyors, and a 171 hp diesel engine to provide power for the screening operations.
61-00211: Schake Industries, Inc. (673 Colbert Avenue, Oil City, PA 16301-2288) for issuance of the referenced Natural Minor Operating Permit for this abrasive blasting and surface coating operation, in Oil City, Venango County.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Edward Brawn, Chief, (215) 685-9476.
S09-012: Philadelphia Condominiums (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130) for operation of a condominium in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes two 600 hp boilers and two 200 hp boilers.
The operating permit will be issued under the 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the previous operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least 30 days before the hearing.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
PA: 48-399-062: Dixie Consumer Products, LLC (605 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040-9282) for construction and operation of three new cup forming machines at their facility to be in Forks Township, Northampton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Dixie Consumer Products, LLC (605 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040-9282) for their facility to be located in Forks Township, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-399-062 will be incorporated into the companies Synthetic Minor Permit 48-00031 through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-399-062 is for the construction and operation of three new cup forming machines at the facility. PM emissions will be controlled by the use of two existing cyclones. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-399-062.
A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
48-399-063: Lamtec Corp. (700 Bartley-Chester Road, P. O. Box 37, Flanders, NJ 07836-0037) for construction and operation of a laminating process for their facility to be in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Lamtec Corp. (700 Bartley-Chester Road, P. O. Box 37, Flanders, NJ 07836-0037) for their facility to be located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-399-063 will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-399-063 is for the construction and operation of a laminating process at the facility. VOC emissions from the plant will remain under 50 tpy, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 tpy, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 tpy, 12-month rolling sum. PM emissions will be controlled by the use of a baghouse, which is limited to 0.02 gr/dscf. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any persons wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-399-063.
A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). 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 of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above each 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 the certification.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit 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 above 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 related to 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.
Requests 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 a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. The Department has made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the mining activity permit, but the issuance of the NPDES permit is contingent upon the approval of the associated mining activity permit.
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that do not exceed the technology-based effluent limitations. The proposed limits are listed in Table 1.
For noncoal mining activities, the proposed limits are found in Table 2. Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description below specifies the parameters. The limits will be in the ranges specified in Table 1.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume, or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur, will be incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES permit application should submit a statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated previously each application 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 § 92.61. The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and shall contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and shall 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. In the case where a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1The 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) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and 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.
11031301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235539, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650), to revise the permit for the Madison Mine in Croyle and Jackson Townships, Cambria County to expand the subsidence control plan area. Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 381.8. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Greater Johnstown Water Authority—Saltlick Reservoir and intake Saltlick Run. Application received April 27, 2009.
56091301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0235865, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 15201), to operate the Stonycreek Mine in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County a new underground mine and related NPDES permit. Surface Acres Proposed 85.0, Underground Acres Proposed 1,403.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 804.5. Receiving streams: Beaverdam Creek and a UNT to Beaverdam Creek, both classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Authority, and intake Stonycreek River. Application received March 30, 2009.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
16090102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258776. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip operation in Porter Township, Clarion County affecting 40.0 acres. Receiving streams: Four UNTs to Leisure Run and Leisure Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Bethlehem Borough (Redbank Valley Municipal Authority). Application received August 12, 2009.
1542-16090102-E-1. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Application for a stream encroachment to construct and maintain a haul road within 100 feet of tributary 3 to Leisure Run for the purpose of using this haul road as access to the permitted area in Porter Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Four UNTs to Leisure Run and Leisure Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Bethlehem Borough (Redbank Valley Municipal Authority). Application received August 12, 2009.
1542-16090102-E-2. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Application for a stream encroachment to construct and maintain a haul road over UNT 6 to Leisure Run for the purpose of using this haul road as access to the permitted area in Porter Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Four UNTs to Leisure Run and Leisure Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Bethlehem Borough (Redbank Valley Municipal Authority). Application received August 12, 2009.
33060104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258229. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 234, DuBois, PA 15801). Revision to an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Knox Township, Jefferson County affecting 38.9 acres. Receiving streams: UNTs to Five Mile Run to Five Mile Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Revision to add blasting. Application received August 19, 2009.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
14050101 and NPDES No. PA0256242. R. H. Carmen, LLC (94 Spruce Street, Indiana, PA 15701), permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Rush Township, Centre County, affecting 34.0 acres. Receiving streams: Wolf Run, UNT to Moshannon Creek and Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received July 24, 2009.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
54683045T3. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., (132 East Main Street, Girardville, PA 17935), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and disposal operation from Penn Equipment Corp. in Butler, Union and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 743.0 acres, receiving stream: none. Application received August 17, 2009.
54803203C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0123862. Rausch Creek Land, LP, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), correction to reactivate an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation and stream encroachment in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 76.0 acres, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received August 19, 2009.
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.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200.
08090304 and NPDES No. PA0257206. M. R. Dirt, Inc. (R. R. 2, Box 147, Towanda, PA 18848). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface noncoal mine in Wysox Township, Bradford County, affecting 49.8 acres. Receiving stream: UNTs to Wysox Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 11, 2009.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118.
64072807. Keystone Bluestone, Inc., (36 Exchange Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847), Stages I and II bond release from a quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Charles Ficarro. Application received August 19, 2009.
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