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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit 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 received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall 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 listed before the application. TDD users may 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 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
62-032H: Ellwood National Forge—Irvine (1 Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329) for modification of natural gas and fuel oil combustion rates for existing furnaces in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. This is a Title V facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-0001AC: Sunoco, Inc. (R & M) Marcus Hook Refinery. (100 Green Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061) in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County to construct and install a Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) control device at an existing Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) for the control and reduction of NOx emissions. Additional changes include annual aggregate mass emission limits of SO2 (2200 tons) and NOx (1080 tons). NOx emissions are expected to be reduced by a minimum of 85 tons through the installation of this SNCR. Appropriate monitoring and recordkeeping requirements have been incorporated into this plan approval.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
25-979A: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., Carter Hill (PO Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512) for installation of a non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR) catalyst on an existing natural gas compressor engine at their Carter Hill Compressor Station facility in Wayne Township, Erie County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 25-979A to National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. for the installation of a non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR) catalyst on an existing natural gas compressor engine at their Carter Hill Compressor Station facility in Wayne Township, Erie County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 25-979A is for the installation of a non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR) catalyst on the existing 600 bhp No. 2 compressor engine (Source ID 102). This catalyst is being installed in order to comply with the formaldehyde emission restrictions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject source will have the potential to emit approximately 40.7 tons of carbon monoxide, 40.7 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 5.7 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 0.05 ton of particulate matter, all of which will be particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10), and 1 ton of formaldehyde per year.
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments.
2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 25-979A.
3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to John Guth, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
62-141F: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.—Roystone (PO Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512) for installation of oxidation catalysts on five (5) existing natural gas compressor engines at their Roystone Compressor Station facility in Sheffield Township, Warren County. This is a Title V facility.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 62-141F to National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. for the installation of a oxidation catalysts on five (5) existing natural gas compressor engines at their Roystone Compressor Station facility in Sheffield Township, Warren County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 62-141F is for the installation of a oxidation catalysts on five (5) existing 384 bhp natural gas compressor engines (Source ID's 104-108). These catalysts are being installed in order to comply with the carbon monoxide emission restrictions of 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject sources will each have the potential to emit approximately 6.4 tons of carbon monoxide, 11.0 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 4.5 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year.
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Copies of the application, DEP's analysis, and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments.
2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 62-141F.
3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to John Guth, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
AMS 11044: SunGard Availability Services, Inc. (401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19108) to replace one (1) 2036 kilowatt (kw) Emergency Generator with a 2000 kw Emergency Generator with Selective Catalytic Reductive (SCR) control device for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), and installation of two (2) 2000 kw emergency generators, each equipped with NOx SCR Control in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. After the replacement and installation, there will be a potential decrease of 8.8 tpy of NOx; and a potential increase of 4.5 tpy for Sulfur Oxides, 21.4 tpy for Carbon Monoxide, and 6.8 tpy for Particulate Matter. The Plan Approval will contain operating, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
AMS 11079: Sunoco, Inc. (3144 Passuynk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145) to incorporate NSPS Subpart J to existing boilers, heater, and flares. The facility is not installing or increasing any emission due to this project. The incorporation is to ensure compliance with Consent Decree DOJ AO# 2006Z00256. The permit will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements as required by the NSPS Subpart J and the consent decree.
AMS 11099: Wayne Mills Co, Inc. (130 W. Berkley St., Philadelphia, PA 19144) for installing one Cleaver Brooks, 8,369,000 BTU/hr, Firing no. 4 fuel oil boiler. There will be a potential emission increase of 3.99 tons of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) per year for the facility. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00078: Gateway Industrial Services (805 Harrison Street, Allentown, PA 18103-3189) for operation of their fabricated metal products manufacturing facility in Allentown, Lehigh County. This is a renewal of the State-Only Synthetic Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
54-00062: World Resources Co. (170 Walnut Lane, Pottsville, PA 17901-8559) for operation of their nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing facility in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. This is a renewal of the State-Only Natural Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, 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
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-949-7935
36-05093: Martin Limestone, Inc. (P. O. Box 550, Blue Ball, PA 17506) for operation of the company's Denver Asphalt Plant in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility actual VOC emissions are around 2.5 tons per year (TPY). Potential emissions of other criteria pollutants are as follows: 95 TPY of CO; 40 TPY of NOx; and 8 TPY of SOx. Potential emissions of PM-10 and aggregate HAPs are considered insignificant and have not been listed in the application. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart I, ''Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.''
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Thomas J. Hanlon, P.E., Chief, East Permitting Section Chief may be contacted at (717) 705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
14-00033: Spectra Wood, Inc. (2651 Carolean Industrial Drive, State College, PA 16801) for their wood furniture manufacturing facility in College Township, Centre County. The facility's main sources include 11 natural gas fired combustion units, four (4) surface coating booths, woodworking operations and various other wood coating operations. The facility has the potential to emit sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
08-00026: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034) for issuance of a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of their Sheshequin Plant facility in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., through its division-Eastern Industries, Inc., operates a sand and gravel processing plant (Source P101) and an immersion parts washer (Source P102). The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue State-Only Operating Permit 08-00026. The proposed renewal operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
33-00038: Brookville Wood Products Inc. (12942 Route 322, Brookville, PA 15825) for renewal of the Natural Minor Permit to operate sawmill, wood processing facility in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. The facility's major emission sources include Titusville steam boiler, Honeywell silo, Molders and saw, Drying kiln and miscellaneous natural gas usage. The emission of the pollutants from the facility is less than Title V threshold limits. Thus the facility is natural minor. The Titusville boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003). The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
11841601 and NPDES No. PA0069143, EP Bender Coal Company, Inc., (P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722), to renew the permit for the Fallentimber Preparation Plant in Reade Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Bureau of Air Quality GPA/GP-12. Receiving Streams: Unnamed Tributary to Clearfield Creek and Clearfield Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: January 28, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
23723-10110102-E-1. K & A Mining (P. O. Box 288, Grove City, PA 16127) Application for a stream encroachment to construct a stream crossing and conduct mining activities within 50 feet and support activities within 25 feet of Unnamed tributary ''C'' to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek in Marion Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek and North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: July 13, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
14080101 and NPDES No. PA0256773. Warren C. Hartman Contracting (5315 Bigler Road, Clearfield, PA 16830). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Burnside and Snow Shoe Townships, Centre County to add biosolids for reclamation activities affecting 325.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Sandy Run and an unnamed tributary to Contrary Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 13, 2011.
14110101 and NPDES No. PA0257753. Larry D. Baumgardner Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 186, Lanse, PA 16849). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County affecting 33.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to North Fork of Beech Creek classified for cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 1, 2011.
17950106 and NPDES No. PA0220060. Waroquier Coal Co. (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 111.2 acres. This revision is for an incidental boundary extension to add 1.8 acres to the surface mine permit boundary and for a second stream crossing across unnamed tributary #2. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Muddy Run and Muddy Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 6, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54850204R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0592749. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 1756.0 acres, receiving stream: Wiconisco Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: June 21, 2011.
54-305-018GP12. Waste Management & Processors, Inc., (P. O. Box K, Frackville, PA 17931), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54080201 in Port Carbon & Mechanicsburg Boroughs, Schuylkill County. Application received: July 1, 2011.
49-305-001GP12R. D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co., Inc., (333 South Pine Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851. Renewal application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 49851602 in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County. Application received: July 6, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
7574SM2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0614343. Hempt Brothers, Inc., 205 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, renewal of NPDES permit, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream(s): Yellow Breeches Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company West Shore RWTP YB Yellow Breeches 1 Yellow Breeches 2. Application received: June 30, 2011.
28960301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223735, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, renewal of NPDES Permit, Fannett Township, Franklin County. Receiving stream(s): tributary to Dry Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. NPDES renewal application received: June 14, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
59110301 and NPDES No. PA0257745. Atlas Land & Royalty, Inc. (2 Village Drive, Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79606-8206). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral surface mine located in Lawrence Township, Tioga County affecting 17.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to the Tioga River to the Tioga River classified for warm water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 5, 2011.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87-90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times.
In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0263125 (Mining permit no. 56100108), Marquise Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, new NPDES permit for surface coal mining operation in Quemahoning and Shade Townships, and Hooversville Borough, Somerset County, affecting 151.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: December 27, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond 1 Yes 002—Treatment Pond 2 003—Treatment Pond 3 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH1 (S.U.) Must be between 6.0 and 9.0
standards units at all timesAlkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004—Sedimentation Pond 1 Yes 005—Sedimentation Pond 2 006—Sedimentation Pond 3 007—Sedimentation Pond 4 The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH1 (S.U.) Must be between 6.0 and 9.0
standards units at all timesAlkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0009059 (Mining permit no. 6477SM5T2), ISP Minerals, Inc., P. O. Box O, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining in Hamiltonban and Washington Townships, Adams and Franklin Counties, affecting 306.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Miney Branch to Tom's Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is not the subject of a TMDL. Application received: April 29, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Miney Branch to Tom's Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0
standard units at all times
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0224782 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40090302. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Dorrance Township, Luzerne County, affecting 316.75 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Big Wapwallapen Creek (no discharge to Balliet Run), classified for the following use: cold water fishery. Application received: March 27, 2009.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
Non-discharge Alternatives have been considered and will be implemented for new operations within the Balliet Run Watershed.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Big Wapwallapen Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 2 No Stormwater 4 No Pit Dewatering (@.083 MGD Average Discharge) 5 Yes Stormwater NPDES No. PA0123544 on Surface Mining Permit No. 4874SM2. Pennsy Supply, Inc. d/b/a Oldcastle Industrial Minerals, (550 Biesecker Road, Thomasville, PA 17364), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone/dolomite quarry operation in Jackson Township, York County, affecting 214.8 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishery. Application received: July 7, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Little Conewago Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N 001 No NPDES No. PA0224065 on Surface Mining Permit No. 67000301. Pennsy Supply, Inc. d/b/a Oldcastle Industrial Minerals, (550 Biesecker Road, Thomasville, PA 17364), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone/dolomite quarry operation in Jackson Township, York County, affecting 288.75 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishery. Application received: July 7, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Little Conewago Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N 002 No NPDES Permit No. PA0223387 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64940302. Bedrock Quarries, Inc., (PO Box 1467, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone/shale quarry operation in Damascus Township, Wayne County, affecting 98.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to North Branch Calkins Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: February 3, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to North Branch Calkins Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N 1 No NPDES Permit No. PA0119563 on Surface Mining Permit No. 4875SM2. Glen-Gery Corp., (P. O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a shale mine operation in Dover Township, York County, affecting 156.3 acres. Receiving streams: Fox Run and unnamed tributary to Fox Run, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: May 13, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Fox Run and unnamed tributary to Fox Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N 001 No 003 No 005 No NPDES No. PA0594644 on Surface Mining Permit No. 4873SM8. Kinsley Construction, Inc., (P. O. Box 2886, York, PA 17405), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in West Manchester Township, York County, affecting 413.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: May 2, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N 004 No
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E15-817. Pennsylvania Department of Transport District 6, 7000 Geerdes Blvd, West Whiteland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To perform the following water obstruction and encroachment activities associated with Grove Road drainage improvement project:
1) To install and maintain a 74-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert conveying the unnamed tributary (UNT) to Broad Run (HQ-CWF, MF). This work includes removal of the two existing 24-inch and 18-inch pipes located at the northern limit of the stream.
2) To construct and maintained a 30-inch diameter culvert and associated weir along Grove Road, to convey the overflow from the UNT to Broad Run. This work includes the associated rip-rap.
The site is located approximately 682 feet north of the intersection Grubbs Mill Road (T-561) and Grove Road (S.R. 3069) in West Whiteland Township, Chester County (Downingtown PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 0.34 inches, W: 1.24 inches).
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
E27-08-001, Sheffield Land & Timber Company, P. O. Box 54, Sheffield, PA 16347. Baxter Lease, off SR2003 in Jenks Township, Forest County, United States Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (Marienville West, PA Quadrangle 41° 26` 17" N, 79° 11` 17" W).
The site is located in the headwaters area of Coon Creek (CWF) approximately 4 miles southwest of Marienville, PA in Jenks Township, Forest County. The Baxter Lease of Sheffield Land & Timber Company has a project area of 170.95 acres, with 15 acres of proposed earth disturbance for 35 well sites for oil and gas extraction and associated access roads and gathering lines placed along the edge of access roads. The water obstructions and encroachments associated with the project include two after-the-fact road stream crossings and three after-the-fact wetland road crossings. Pipeline crossings are also proposed for the after-the-fact road crossings. In addition, there are seven proposed road/pipeline stream crossings and seven road/pipeline wetland crossings that are permanent. There are 1.57 acres of after-the-fact wetland impacts. An additional 0.426 acres of permanent wetland impacts are proposed, and an additional 0.25 acres of temporary wetland impact associated with mitigation wetland construction are proposed. The total wetland replacement area will be a minimum of 5.72 acres, with a 4:1, 3:1, and 2:1 replacement ratio for palustrine forested (PFO), palustrine scrub/shrub (PSS), and palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands, respectively. The water obstructions and encroachments for the purpose of installing the roadways and pipelines are described below:
(1) Existing Watercourse Crossing #1: Construction of a permanent road crossing with a 30-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will also be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 45 square feet; (41° 26` 08" N, 79° 11` 31" W).
(2) Existing Watercourse Crossing #2: Construction of a permanent road crossing with a 30-foot long, 24-inch diameter culvert across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will also be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 60 square feet; (41° 26` 12" N, 79° 11` 39" W).
(3) Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #1: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine forested (PFO) area of a 73-acre wetland. A portion of Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #1 will be restored following removal of fill and grubbings along the north side of the access road. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.12 AC; (41° 26` 08" N, 79° 11` 33" W).
(4) Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #2: Construction of a well pad and a permanent road crossing within a palustrine forested (PFO) area of a 73-acre wetland. A portion of Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #2 will be restored following removal of fill material used for the well pad and road. A 30-foot wide road corridor will remain. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.91 AC; (41° 26` 15" N, 79° 11` 40" W).
(5) Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #3: Construction of a well pad and a permanent road crossing within a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. A portion of Existing Wetland Disturbance Area #3 will be restored following removal of fill material used for the well pad and road. A 30-foot wide road corridor will remain. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.54 AC; (41° 26` 26" N, 79° 11` 25" W).
(6) Watercourse Crossing 1a: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 20-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 30 square feet; (41° 26` 28" N, 79° 11` 15" W).
(7) Watercourse Crossing 1b: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 20-foot long, 24-inch diameter culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 40 square feet; (41° 26` 31" N, 79° 11` 13" W).
(8) Watercourse Crossing 2: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 20-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 10 square feet; (41° 26` 28" N, 79° 11` 02" W).
(9) Watercourse Crossing 3: Construction of a permanent road crossing with two approximately 20-foot long, 18-inch diameter culverts, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across a braided channel of an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 40 square feet; (41° 26` 31" N, 79° 11` 09" W).
(10) Watercourse Crossing 4: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 20-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 20 square feet; (41° 26` 34" N, 79° 11` 14" W).
(11) Watercourse Crossing 6: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 30-foot long, 77" x 52" pipe arch culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 90 square feet; (41° 26` 46" N, 79° 11` 18" W).
(12) Watercourse Crossing 7: Construction of a permanent road crossing with an approximately 20-foot long, 18-inch diameter culvert, and two 2" diameter plastic pipelines to be installed by open trench, across an unnamed tributary to Coon Creek (CWF). Impacted area: 30 square feet; (41° 26` 45" N, 79° 11` 07" W).
(13) Wetland Disturbance Area 1: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.32 AC; (41° 26` 29" N, 79° 11` 14" W).
(14) Wetland Disturbance Area 2: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.019 AC; (41° 26` 28" N, 79° 11` 02" W).
(15) Wetland Disturbance Area 3: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.032 AC; (41° 26` 31" N, 79° 11` 09" W).
(16) Wetland Disturbance Area 4: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine forested (PFO) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.015 AC; (41° 26` 34" N, 79° 11` 14" W)
(17) Wetland Disturbance Area 5: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.023 AC; (41° 26` 35" N, 79° 11` 12" W)
(18) Wetland Disturbance Area 6: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine emergent (PEM) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.050 AC; (41° 26` 46" N, 79° 11` 18" W)
(19) Wetland Disturbance Area 7: Construction of a permanent road crossing across a palustrine scrub/shrub (PSS) area of a 73-acre wetland. Two 2" diameter plastic pipelines will be installed by open trench along the edge of the access road. Impacted area: 0.021AC; (41° 26` 45" N, 79° 11` 07" W)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
EA67-017: Robert Miller, 110 Lexington Road, York, PA 17402, in York Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District
To construct and maintain two (2) rock J-hook vanes, one (1) cross rock vane, 60.0 linear feet of rock toe protection, and a 200.0-linear foot stream relocation in an unnamed tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF, MF), for the purpose of restoring and stabilizing the stream channel, all located southwest of Lexington Road in York Township, York County (Latitude: 39°55`13", Longitude: -76°41`43").
Cambria District: Environmental Program Manager, 286 Industrial Pk Rd, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119.
EA4309-003. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Springfield Township, Mercer County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine, which includes a total of 350 linear feet of dangerous highwall. The project will also include the backfilling of 0.64 acres of open water that has developed at the base of the highwall. (Mercer Quadrangle N: 4.5 inches, W: 2 inches).
EA2909-002. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Cambria Office, 286 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project, in Wells Township, Fulton County, Baltimore ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to backfill an abandoned surface mine in order to seal an abandoned deep mine opening and prevent the discharge of 2 surface streams into an abandoned deep mine complex. Project area includes 51.0 acres of previously disturbed ground. The stream flow is entirely lost into the deep mine complex and re-appears as acidic mine drainage discharging from an abandoned mine opening in an adjacent watershed. The project will keep the streams on the surface and allow them to discharge into Great Trough Creek, where they would naturally discharge if not lost into the deep mine complex. The project will include the backfilling of 2,667 linear-feet of channel that has previously been disturbed by surface mining activities. In addition, the project will include the construction of a stream encroachment of approximately 75 linear-feet (where the new stream will flow under an existing access road to a water supply reservoir), and re-habilitation of an existing culvert on Great Trough Creek, just downstream of the project area, that is filled with debris and sediment. There will be secondary impacts to approximately 0.9 acres of PSS wetland due to the outlet of the newly constructed stream channel into an existing wetland area adjacent to Great Trough Creek. The project will construct 6,300 linear-feet of stream channel, for a net increase of 3,633 linear-feet of channel. (Saxton Quadrangle N: 4.8 inches, W: 1.95 inches).
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and NOIs for coverage under General Permits. This notice of final action is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.101) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Wastes; Discharges to Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits Sections I—VI contain actions regarding industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater, and discharges associated with MS4, stormwater associated with construction activities and CAFOs. Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for Coverage under General NPDES Permits. The approval for coverage under these General NPDES Permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions in each General Permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions in the respective permit. The permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law). The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should contact a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N? PA0061077 (Sewage) Lake Winola
Municipal Authority
State Route 2010
Lake Winola, PA 18625Wyoming County Tunkhannock Township Ousterhout Creek
(Mill Run) Cold water fishes (4-G)Y Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0248584 (CAFO) Larry Fetter
Noah W. Kreider Sons, LLP 1461 Lancaster Road
Manheim, PA 17545Lancaster County / East Donegal Township UNT Donegal Creek / 7-G Y Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N PA0092525 (Sewage) Scottdale Manor
Rehabilitation Center STP
900 Porter Avenue
Scottdale, PA 15683Westmoreland County East Huntingdon Township Unnamed Tributary of Jacobs Creek (19-D) Y PA0029840 (Sewage) Armsdale STP
Sr 85 Kittanning, PA 16201Armstrong County Rayburn Township Unnamed Tributary to Cowanshannock Creek (17-E) Y Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0223107 Big Run Area
Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 477
Big Run, PA 15715Jefferson County
Big Run BoroughMahoning Creek 17-D Y PA0104469 Kasgro Rail Corporation
Kasgro Rail
Rundle Road Plant
121 Rundle road
New Castle, PA 16102Lawrence County Taylor Township Shenango River 20-A Y
II. New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Actions
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
NPDES Permit No. PA0254398. Simon Robbie, 32 Meeting House Lane, Bradford Woods, PA 15015.
This proposed facility is located in Plum Borough, Allegheny County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Discharge of treated Sewage from the Robbie Sr STP.
NPDES Permit No. PA0254380. Ursina Borough, PO Box 55, Ursina, PA 15485-0072.
This proposed facility is located in Ursina Borough, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Discharge of treated Sewage from the Ursina Borough STP.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Actions under The Clean Streams Law
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
WQM Permit No. 1308404, Sewerage, Big Boulder Corporation, P. O. Box 707, Blakeslee, PA 18610-0707.
This proposed facility is located in Kidder Township, Carbon County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Treatment plant modifications and construction of an additional soil absorption bed at the existing Big Boulder wastewater treatment plant.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2811202, CAFO, Stoner's Hijos Hill, Inc., 8512 Oellig Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17236.
This proposed facility is located in Peters Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit approval for the construction/operation of manure storage facilities consisting of: a new 100' diameter x 10' deep concrete manure storage structure with a perimeter/leak detection drain and observation well. The project will include high/low flow system to be installed for silage runoff.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 0210407, Sewerage, Simon Robbie, 32 Meeting House Lane, Bradford Woods, PA 15015
This proposed facility is located in Plum Borough, Allegheny County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit issuance for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment facility.
WQM Permit No. 6586407-A2, Sewerage, Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, 1146 Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
This existing facility is located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment issuance for the construction and operation of a Centrifuge Sludge Dewatering System
WQM Permit No. 2600403-A1, Sewerage, Dunbar Township Municipal Authority, PO Box 815, Connellsville, PA 15425
This existing facility is located in Dunbar Township, Fayette County
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Permit amendment issuance for expansion and sewerage system installation.
IV. NPDES Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Permit Actions
V. NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4 Actions
VI. NPDES Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities Individual Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
NPDES
Permit No.Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UsePAI024811004 UPG Fort James
Investment, LP
3600 Glove Road
Easton, PA 18040Northampton Forks Township Bushkill Creek, HQ-CWF, MF PAI023910011 The Residuary Trust of
Andrew Yastichok
6500 Chapmans Road Allentown, PA 18106Lehigh Lower Macungie Township Little Lehigh Creek, HQ-CWF, MF
VII. Approvals to Use NPDES and/or Other General Permits
The EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this permit action under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.23(d).
List of NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-1 General Permit for Discharges from Stripper Oil Well Facilities PAG-2 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAR) PAG-3 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Industrial Activities PAG-4 General Permit for Discharges from Small Flow Treatment Facilities PAG-5 General Permit for Discharges from Gasoline Contaminated Ground Water Remediation Systems PAG-6 General Permit for Wet Weather Overflow Discharges from Combined Sewer Systems PAG-7 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application PAG-8 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Nonexceptional Quality Sewage Sludge by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest, a Public Contact Site or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-8 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-8 General Permit Coverage PAG-9 General Permit for Beneficial Use of Residential Septage by Land Application to Agricultural Land, Forest or a Land Reclamation Site PAG-9 (SSN) Site Suitability Notice for Land Application under Approved PAG-9 General Permit Coverage PAG-10 General Permit for Discharge Resulting from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines PAG-11 (To Be Announced) PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4 General Permit Type—PAG-02
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Phone No.Duryea Borough Luzerne County
Moosic Borough Lackawanna CountyPAG2144011002 Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority Luzerne County Courthouse
200 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711Mill Creek (CWF-MF) Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, 400 Market Street,
Floor 3,
PO Box 8554,
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8554Northampton Township
Bucks CountyPAG0200
09110321078-1082 Second
St Pk, LLC
62 Virginia Drive Richboro, PA 18954Mill Creek-Neshaminy Creek (TSF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 West Rockhill Townshipl Bucks County PAG0200
0906080-RTelvil Corporationl
527 Main Street Harleysville, PA 19438East Branch Perkiomen Creek (TSF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 New Britain Township
Bucks CountyPAG0200
0911039New Britain Township 207 Park Avenue Chalfont, PA 18914 Neshaminy Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Warwick Township Bucks County PAG0200
0911014Warwick Township
Fire Co.
2390 York Road
Jamison, PA 18929Neshaminy Creek (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Richland Township & Richlandtown Borough
Bucks CountyPAG0200
0911040Richlandtown Borough PO Box 445,
125 South Main St Richlandtown, PA 18955Tohickon Creek (TSF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Sadsbury Township Chester County PAG0200
1511007Dept of Military Veterans Affair
Bureau of Facilities
& Mgmt
Fort Indiantown Gap— Bldg 0-47
Anneville, PA 17003Sucker Run (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 East Nottingham Township
Chester CountyPAG0200
1506034-RWilmer Hostetter
481 Limestone Road Oxford, PA 19363Tweed Creek (TSF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Pennsbury Township
Chester CountyPAG0200
1511026Kendall Crosslands
1660 East Street Road Kennett Square, PABennetts Run (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Westtown Township Chester County PAG0200
1511013West Chester
Area School Dist
1181 McDermott Drive West Chester, PA 19380Chester Creek (TSF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Swarthmore Borough
Delaware CountyPAR10-
J216-RSwarthmore College
500 College Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081Crum Creek (WWF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Upper Providence Township Montgomery County PAG200
4611023Volpe Family Partnership, LP
565 Hollow Road Phoenixville, PA 19460Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Whitemarsh Township Montgomery County PAG0200
4611021Whitemarsh Township 515 Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Schuylkill River (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 City of Philadelphia Philadelphia County PAG0201
511118Drexel University
3201 Arch Street,
Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19104Tidal Schuylkill Watershed (WWF-MF) Southeast Regional Office 2 East Main Street Norristown, PA 19401 484-250-5900 Newton Township and South Abington Township PAG02003511014 Jack Erhard
Country Club
of Scranton
P. O. Box 269
1001 Morgan Highway Clarks Summit, PA 18411Summit Lake Creek, TSF, MF Lackawanna Co. Cons. Dist. 570-281-9495 Eaton Township, Wyoming County PAG02006610005(1) Skyhaven Airport, Inc. 17 Runway Road Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Susquehanna River, WWF, MF Wyoming Co.
Cons. Dist.
570-836-2589Greenfield Township,
Blair CountyPAG2000711009 Sheetz, Inc.
Anthony Sassano
Sheetz Way
RR 1 Box 587
Claysburg, PA 16625Beaverdam Creek (CWF) Blair County Conservation District, 814-696-0877 ext 5 City of Altoona Blair County PAG2000709002(1) Rare Hospitality International, Inc.
Neil Terwilliger
1000 Darden Center Drive, 2nd Floor
North Orlando, FL 18034Mill Run (WWF) Blair County Conservation District 814-696-0877, ext. 5 Hampden Township, Cumberland County PAG02002111007 Valley Road and Millenium Road Development
Weis Markets, Inc. Alexander Ororbia
1000 South Second Street, PO Box 471 Sunbury, PA 17801Pine Run/WWF Cumberland Co Conservation District
310 Allen Road
Carlisle, PA 17013 717-240-7812South Hanover Township,
Dauphin CountyPAG02002211018 Lester Weaver
Meadow Lark Lane LLC 474 Mt Sidney Rd Lancaster, PA 17602Swatara Creek/WWF Dauphin Co
Conservation District 1451 Peters Mountain Rd Dauphin, PA 17018Derry Township, Dauphin County PAG02002211019 David Kaufman PA American Water Co
800 W Hershey Park Dr Hershey, PA 17033Spring Creek East/WWF Dauphin Co
Conservation District 1451 Peters Mountain Rd Dauphin, PA 17018Borough of South Waverly
Bradford CountyPAG2000811007 Scott Lang
McDonald's USA, LLC 3025 Chemical Rd
Ste 100
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462Cayuta Creek WWF Bradford County Conservation District Stoll Natural Resource Center
RR 5, Box 5030C Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539, X 6Wyalusing Borough Bradford County PAG2000811008 Daniel Driscoll
Utility Line Services Inc 644 Baumstown Rd Birdsboro PA 19508UNT Wyalusing Creek WWF, MF UNT to Susquehanna River WWF, MF Bradford County Conservation District Stoll Natural Resource Center
RR 5, Box 5030C Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539, X 6City of Williamsport Lycoming County PAG2004111012 Jeff Stover
SEDA-COG Joint
Rail Authority
201 Furnace Rd Lewisburg PA 17837West Branch of Susquehanna River WWF Lycoming County Conservation District
542 County Farm Rd Suite 202,
Montoursville, PA 17754, (570) 433-3003Point Township Northumberland County PAG2004909003(1) Nottingham Village Physical Therapy
1000 Strawbridge Rd Northumberland PA 17857UNT to Susquehanna River WWF, MF Northumberland County Conservation District
441 Plum Creek Rd Sunbury, PA 17801 Phone: (570) 286-7114 ext. 4Shamokin Township Northumberland County PAG2004911005 Lamar Haldeman
1553 Shamrock Rd Paxinos, PA 17860UNT to Shamokin Creek CWF, MF Northumberland County Conservation District
441 Plum Creek Rd Sunbury, PA 17801 Phone: (570) 286-7114 ext. 4Conneaut Township Erie County PAG02 0025 11 010 GBT Realty Corporation 201 Summit View Drive Suite 110
Brentwood TN 37027East Br Conneaut Creek; Conneaut Creek Watershed CWF; MF Erie Conservation District
814-825-6403City of New Castle Lawrence County PAG02 0037 11 003 Jameson Health Systems Attn: Neil Chessin,
VP of Operations
1211 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105Shenango River-WWF Lawrence Conservation District
724-652-4512City of Hermitage Mercer County PAG02 0043 10 001(1) Buxton Development LLC
c/o Dale Buxton
P. O. Box 583
West Middlesex, PA 16159Hogback Run WWF Mercer Conservation District
724-662-2242General Permit Type—PAG-3
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant's Name & Address Receiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Phone No.Hatfield Township Montgomery County PAR200047 Schlosser Steel Inc.
2641 Township
Line Road
Hatfield, PA 19440Skippack Creek—3-E Southeast Region
Water Management 484.250.5970Bethlehem City Lehigh County PAR202202 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.— Gardner Cryogenics
2136 City Line Road Bethlehem PA 18017UNT to Lehigh River (CWF, MF) PA DEP
Northeast Regional Office 2 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
570-826-2511Huntingdon County Warriors Mark Township PAR213538 New Enterprise Stone
& Lime Co., Inc.
PO Box 77
New Enterprise, PA 16664Logan Spring Run / WWF DEP / SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-705-4707Pittsfield Township Warren County PAR228309 Tony L. Stec
Lumber Company Inc. P. O. Box 117
Garland, PA 16416-0117Hosmer Run and an unnamed tributary to Hosmer Run 16-B DEP NWRO
Water Management
230 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335-3481 814/332-6942General Permit Type—PAG-4
Facility Location: Municipality & County Permit No. Applicant Name & Address Receiving
Water/UseContact Office &
Phone No.Perry County / Buffalo Township PAG043562 Kelly J. Walsh
1545 Bucks Valley Road Newport, PA 17074Bucks Run / WWF / 6-C DEP—SCRO
909 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-705-4707
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