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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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0214078 (Mining Permit No. 56900701), PBS Coals, Inc., (PO Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal and revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Job 12 Expansion in Shade Township, Somerset County to add acreage and NPDES outfall. Surface Acres Affected 297.20. Unnamed tributary to Coal Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Stonycreek River, Dark Shade Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, Stonycreek River. The application was considered administratively complete on March 31, 2006. Application received February 3, 2006.
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 proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is 0.82 MGD
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dark Shade Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 40° 05` 17" Long: 78° 47` 58" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 81 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor and Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 0.62 MGD
Outfall 002 discharges to: Dark Shade Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 Lat: 40° 05` 21" Long: 78° 48` 06" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 70 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 003 is 0.08 MGD
Outfall 003 discharges to: Dark Shade Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 Lat: 40° 05` 26" Long: 78° 48` 01" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 38 59 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 004 is 0.56 MGD Outfall 004 discharges to: Dark Shade Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 Lat: 40° 05` 26" Long: 78° 48` 10" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 119 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 005 is 0.16 MGD
Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Coal Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 Lat: 40° 04` 37" Long: 78° 48` 13" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 006 is 0.08 MGD
Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Coal Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 Lat: 40° 04` 33" Long: 78° 41` 21" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) 0.64 1.00 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor and Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0033511 (Mining Permit No. 30743711), Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Facility in Whiteley Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 152.0. Receiving Streams: Whiteley Creek and Patterson Run, both classified for the following use: TSF. Whiteley Creek Watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on July 28, 2010. Application received June 9, 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 proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is 1.15 MGD
Outfall 001 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 39° 37` 45" Long: 80° 09` 30" are:
30-DAy Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.51 2.36 Manganese (mg/l) .64 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) .48 .76 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor
and
Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor
and
Report
Sulfates (mg/l) 250 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 014 is 4.7 MGD
Outfall 014 discharges to: Whiteley Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 Lat: 39° 37` 45" Long: 80° 09` 00" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 2.34 Manganese (mg/l) .64 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) .48 .75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor
and
Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 1219 2011 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 016 is .13 MGD
Outfall 016 discharges to: Patterson Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016 Lat: 39° 47` 45" Long: 80° 09` 15" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor
and
Report Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor
and
Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor
and
Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor
and
Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor
and
Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The following replaces previous publication of September 12, 2011:
NPDES No. PA0235610 (Mining Permit No. 30031301), Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the 4 West Mine in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 40.0, Underground Acres Affected 2278.0. Receiving Streams: Dunkard Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Meadow Run, and Unnamed Tributary to Glade Run, all classified for the following use: WWF. Dunkard Creek TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 30, 2009. Application received October 23, 2009.
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 proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is .27 MGD
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dunkard Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 39° 45` 21" Long: 80° 00` 31" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 2.0 MGD
Outfall 002 discharges to: Dunkard Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 Lat: 39° 45` 36" Long: 80° 00` 02" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 1.25 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 32 50 50 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 2500 3800 6250 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 Sulfates (mg/l)2 850 1700 2125 Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1 The parameter is applicable at all times. 2 The implementation of the limit for sulfates is subject to a Compliance Schedule as described below in Part B. In the interim, the following limits for sulfates apply throughout the pendency of the compliance schedule. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 003 is .07 MGD
Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Meadow Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 Lat: 39° 45` 39" Long: 80° 01` 30" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report Specific Conductance (umho) Monitor & Report
1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 004 is .01 MGD
Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Glade Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 Lat: 39° 45` 15" Long: 80° 02` 48" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Flow Monitor & Report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor & Report
1 The parameter is applicable at all times. This NPDES Permit renewal contains the following compliance schedule language (Section 6—Compliance Schedule).
6. Compliance Schedule
(a) Water Quality Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs)
(1) Based on the discharge and stream data currently available to the Department, the WQBEL effluent limitations for sulfates and osmotic pressure set in part A for Outfall 002 are necessary to protect the receiving stream uses designated in the Department's Rules and Regulations.
(2) The permittee shall conduct an evaluation of the treatment technologies available to meet the WQBEL effluent limitations for sulfate and osmotic pressure set in part A for Outfall 002 within the first year following permit reissuance. By the end of the first year following permit reissuance, the permittee shall submit a report to the Department evaluating the treatment technologies and identifying the preferred technology which will meet the WQBEL effluent limitations for sulfate and osmotic pressure set in Part A for Outfall 002.
(3) As part of the report described in paragraph (2), the permittee shall also submit a Treatment Plan to the Department for approval including specifications of the treatment equipment, proposed schedule for construction and start-up, and demonstration that construction and start-up will be performed as soon as possible. In addition, the permittee shall submit complete applications for all permits or permit amendments necessary to install and operate the selected treatment equipment to the Department for review. Following approval of the Treatment Plan and issuance of all necessary permits for the selected treatment equipment, construction of the treatment technology shall commence no later than two years after reissuance of this NPDES permit. Construction and start-up of the selected treatment technology shall be completed, and attainment of the WQBEL effluent limitations for sulfates and osmotic pressure set in part A for Outfall 002 shall be achieved, by no later than three years after reissuance of this NPDES permit. These compliance schedule steps and the respective time periods for completing these steps are subject to paragraph 6(a)(5) below.
(4) The permittee shall conduct and implement the treatment for sulfates and osmotic pressure to meet the sulfates and osmotic pressure WQBEL according to the following compliance schedule:
(i) Submit a report describing its evaluation of treatment technology options for treating sulfates and osmotic pressure in a manner which will assure compliance with the assigned effluent limitation Within 1 year of permit reissuance (ii) Submit treatment plan and complete applications for all permits necessary for the treatment equipment to the Department for approval Within 1 year of permit reissuance (iii) Commence construction and/or installation of treatment technology for meeting sulfates and osmotic pressure WQBEL Within 2 years of permit reissuance (iv) Complete treatment plant modifications /additions. Compliance with final limits Within 3 years of permit reissuance (v) Submit progress reports. Reports shall include updates, attainment, or any progress made toward milestones, summary of results of any supplemental sampling and a discussion of compliance or non-compliance with interim and final requirements. Every 6 months after permit reissuance until completion of the compliance period (5)(i) Pursuant to 40 CFR § 122.62, the permittee may request the Department for approval of a modification of the time period for completing step (iv) of the compliance schedule in the table above (completion of construction and start-up of the treatment plant modifications within three years of NPDES permit reissuance). The permittee's request for approval of a modification must demonstrate that the respective compliance schedule step cannot be completed within the prescribed time period. The permittee shall also provide an alternative time frame for completion of construction and start-up of the treatment technology; the alternative must be based on completing construction as soon as possible. The permittee's economic inability to comply with any of the obligations of this Compliance Schedule shall not be grounds for any extension of time.
(ii) The permittee shall submit a request for modification of the compliance schedule pursuant to this paragraph in writing to the Department within 10 working days of the date the permittee becomes aware or reasonably should have become aware of the event impeding performance. The written submission shall include all necessary documentation specifying the reasons for the delay, the expected duration of the delay, and the efforts which have been made and are being made by the permittee to mitigate the effects of the event and to minimize the length of the delay. The initial written submission may be supplemented within ten working days of its submission.
(iii) The Department will decide whether to grant all or part of the extension requested on the basis of all documentation submitted by the permittee and any other information available to the Department and will notify the permittee if writing of its decision. In any subsequent litigation, Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC shall have the burden of proving that the Department's refusal to grant the requested extension was an abuse of discretion based upon the information then available.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0251763 (Mining permit no. 26080106), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687, new NPDES permit for a coal surface mine in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, affecting 159.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to the Youghiogheny River, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. Application received: September 29, 2009.
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 Youghiogheny River.
The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Treatment Pond A (non-discharge alternative) Treatment Pond B (non-discharge alternative) Treatment Pond C (non-discharge alternative) Treatment Pond D (non-discharge alternative) Treatment Pond E (non-discharge alternative) Treatment Pond F (non-discharge alternative) The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) xx xx xx Manganese (mg/l) xx xx xx Aluminum (mg/l) xx xx xx Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) xx xx xx pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001-Sedimentation Pond A Y 001-Sedimentation Pond B Y 002-Sedimentation Pond C Y 003-Sedimentation Pond D Y 004-Sedimentation Pond E Y 005-Sedimentation Pond F Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 0.5 (ml/l) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259110 (Permit No. 33110103). Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15727) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 99.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek, both classified for the following uses: WWF. There is no TMDL. Application received: May 25, 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 coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y A2 Y B Y C Y D Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TB Y TC Y TD Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 NPDES No. PA0259101 (Permit No. 33110102). Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Union Township and Corsica Borough, Jefferson County, affecting 33.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Welch Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Welch Run. Application received: May 19, 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 coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Welch Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA-0257257 (Mining permit no. 17090107), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P. O, Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, new NPDES permit for coal surface mine in Goshen Township, Clearfield County, affecting 400.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Chubb Run, Surveyor Run and Unnamed Tributary to West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): CWF. [Surveyor Run TMDL and West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL] Application received: November 28, 2009.
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: Chubb Run, Surveyor Run and Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Yes 002 Yes 003 Yes 004 Yes 005 Yes 006 Yes 007 Yes 008 Yes 009 Yes 010 Yes 011 Yes The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 012 Yes 013 Yes 014 Yes 015 Yes There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA-0257419 (Mining permit no. 08100303), Robert Johnson Flagstone, Inc., 3658 Old Stage Coach Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853 New NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Herrick and Wyalusing Townships, Bradford County, affecting 47.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Camp Creek and Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: August 4, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Camp Creek and Wyalusing Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Yes 002 Yes NPDES No. 08100306, Marcus Cole DBA Cole's Construction, P. O. Box 158, Nichols, NY 13812, new NPDES permit for Noncoal mining in Windham Township, Bradford County, affecting 20.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Wysox Creek and UNT to Trout Brook, classified for the following use(s): CWF and CWF. Application received: 09/13/10.
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: Wysox Creek and UNT to Trout Brook
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 TF1 Y 002 SPB Y
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