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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR
NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOsThe State Conservation Commission has taken the following actions on previously received applications for nutrient management plans under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, for agricultural operations that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits or NOIs for coverage under a general permit for CAFOs under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal under 3 Pa.C.S. § 517, 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) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 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 of 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 decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge actions, appeals 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 show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewFrey Dairy Farms
J. Thomas Frey
2746 River Rd
Conestoga, PA 17516Lancaster 748.5 1865.03 Dairy HQ Renewal Sloat/Crane Farm
Rose Crane
170 Daugherty Road
York, PA 17404York Co. 110 548.43 Turkey None Renewal Leroy Zimmerman
327 Stackstown Rd
Marietta, PA 17547Lancaster 166.3 340.1 Swine/
Steers
HeifersNA R Chick Valley Farm
Joel Frey
1170 Breneman Rd
Conestoga, PA 17516Lancaster 74 204.66 Pullets NA R Hillandale Gettysburg, LP
Hillandale 94 Farm
6108 Carlisle Pike
East Berlin, PA 17316Adams 34.5 1562.4 Layer na new Stoner's Hijos Hill, Inc.
7678 Oellig Rd.
Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin 1459 1202.65 Dairy NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should 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. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745
Permit No. 0411505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Monaca
928 Pennsylvania Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061[Township or Borough] Monaca Borough Responsible Official Mario N. Leone, Jr.,
Borough Manager
Borough of Monaca
928 Pennsylvania Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061Type of Facility Water storage tank Consulting Engineer Widmer Engineering, Inc.
806 Lincoln Place
Beaver Falls, PA 15010Application Received Date December 12, 2012 Description of Action Installation of a Tideflex mixing system in the Blaine water storage tank. Permit No. 1111512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Glendale Valley Municipal Authority
1800 Beaver Valley Road
Flinton, PA 16640[Township or Borough] White Township Responsible Official James E. Krause, Chairman
Glendale Valley Municipal Authority
1800 Beaver Valley Road
Flinton, PA 16640Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Keller Engineers, Inc.
420 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received Date December 13, 2012 Description of Action Construction of a pump station, interconnection and waterline.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Application No. 6411501MA
Applicant Sunrise Terrace Management, LLC [Township or Borough] Honesdale Borough
Wayne CountyResponsible Official Leanne Heller, Operations Manager
Sunrise Terrace Management, LLC
Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543Type of Facility Community Water System Consulting Engineer James A. Cieri, PE
ACT ONE Consultants, Inc.
200 South 41st Street, Suite A
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-236-3314Application Received Date September 30, 2011 Description of Action Application for modifications of the community water system serving Sunrise Terrace to provide additional chlorine contact volume at both Well Stations 1 & 2 to meet requirements of the Groundwater Rule. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745
Application No. 5611524MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Indian Lake Borough
1301 Causeway Drive
Central City, PA 15926[Township or Borough] Indian Lake Borough Responsible Official Dean Snyder, Operator
Indian Lake Borough
1301 Causeway Drive
Central City, PA 15926Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer CME Engineering, LP
165 East Union Street
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date December 9, 2011 Description of Action Installation of 16-inch waterline.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
John Wanamaker Jr. High School, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Darryl Borrelli, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP. 401 City Avenue, Suite 500, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of pah and Chlorinated solvents. The proposed future use of the site will be both residential and non-residential for stunned housing and retail uses. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been reported in The Philadelphia Daily News on October 7, 2011.
310 South 48th Street, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Richard S. Werner, Environmental Consulting, Inc. 2002 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406, Samuel W. Galenty, Environmental Consulting, Inc. 2002 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Gregory Heller, The Enterprises Center Community Development Corporation, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The intended future use of the subject property is a culinary school and associated parking lots. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been reported in the South Philly Review on November 07, 2011.
Llanarch Quarry, Haverford Township, Delaware County. Darryl Borrelli, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP. 401 City Avenue, Suite 500, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Bella Bakrania, IES Engineers, 1720 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on behalf of David F. Crockett, Jr. Quarry Center, LP, 940 Haverford Road, Suite 102, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of inorganics and other organics. The property will be redeveloped for use as a commercial shopping center. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have published in the Delaware County Daily Times on October 8, 2011.
Commercial Property, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Staci Cottone, J&J Spill Service and Supplies, Inc., PO Box 370, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on behalf of Phillip Jenke, Liberty Bell Realty, 21 Jenkins Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same.
901 West Berks Street, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. William F. Schmidt, Pennoni Associates, Inc. 3001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Paul Martino, Pennoni Associates, Inc. 3001 Market Street, PA 19104 on behalf of Rose V. Gray, Asociaciom Puertoriquennos en Marcha, 600 West Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of unleaded gasoline. The future use of the site will remain the same.
Albert Einstein Medical Center, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Thomas R. Marks, Marks Environmental, Inc. 140 Bollinger Road, Elverson, PA 19520 on behalf of Craig Sieving, Alert Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater at the site has been impacted with the release of unleaded gasoline. The future use of the site will remain the same.
Wilson Residence, Haverford Township, Delaware County. Staci Cottone, J&J Spill Service and Supplies, Inc. PO Box 370, Blue Bell, PA 19422, Jill S. Haimson, Preferred Environmental Services, 323 Merrick Avenue, North Merick, NY 11566 on behalf of Matthew and Andrea Wilson, 12 Shawnee Road, Ardmore, PA 19003 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Delaware County Daily Time on August 26, 2011.
Moore Residence, Pennsburg Township, Chester County. Jim Maddox, J&M Industries, 11 Millside Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801 on behalf of Ann E. Moore, 11 Red Oak Road, Wilmington, DE 19086 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Daily Local News on September 23, 2011.
Briens RV Center & Trailer Sales, Falls Township, Bucks County. Jan Peter Lives, JPI Associates, Inc. 725 Market Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 on behalf of Shayne Gall, Fulton Bank, NA, 1 Pen Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same.
Conshohocken Rail LLC, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Craig Herr, RT Environmental Services, Inc. 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on behalf of Andrew Cahill, TWL Lending, LLC, 4537 South Valentia Way, Suite 340, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and ground water at the site has been impacted with the release of inorganics. The future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published on September 11, 2011.
Corsaro Residence, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Richard D. Trimpi, Associates, Inc. 1635 Old Plains, Pennsburg, PA 18973, Bill Neef, Service MASTER by ARTec, 150 East Baltimore Avenue, PO Box 271, Joe Martia, Farmers Insurance Group, 140, 309 International Circle, Cockeysville MD 21030 on behalf of Marie Corsaro, 202 Huntley Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The Future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Delaware County Daily Times on September 9, 2011.
Printworks/Nash Printing, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. Alexander Ulmer, Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. PO Box 147, Trexlertown, PA 18087, Bill Kunsch, J&J Environmental Inc. PO Box 370, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on behalf of Martin Wolfe, Marlyn Properties, LP, 1617 North Line Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with release of leaded/unleaded gasoline. The facility will continue to remain a commercial printing shop, and the house will continue to be rented a residential home.
Novak Property, Middletown Township, Bucks County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennburg, PA 18973, Ty Gawlick, State Farm Insurance Company, PO Box 8061, Ballston, Spa, NY 12020-8061 on behalf of Ed Novak, 142 Red Rose Drive, Levittown, PA 19056 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Bucks County Courier Times on September 21, 2011.
Commercial Office, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Andrew D. Miller, Ally Services Company, 57 East Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 on behalf of John B. Sawyer, Jewish Family & Children Service, -Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same. A Summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Northeast Times on September 22, 2011.
Rite Aid Store 3495-03, Borough of Royersford, Montgomery County. Jeffery T. Bauer, Whitestone Associates, Inc., 1600 Manor Drive, Suite 220, Chalfont, PA 18914 on behalf of Richard Bradley, Rite Aid of Pennsylvania, 11750 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116-2516 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same.
St. Joseph University aka St. Mary Hall, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County. David B. Farrington, Brickhouse Environmental, 15 South Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382, Victoria M. Ryan, Brickhouse Environmental, 15 South Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382 on behalf of Howard R. Heim, Saint Joseph's University, 5600 City Avenue, Merion, PA 19066 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of petroleum. The proposal future use of the site will remain as part of the larger university campus.
Delmont Utilities, Newtown Square, Montgomery County. Joseph Diamadi, Marshall Geosciene, Inc. 170 East First Avenue, Collegeville, PA 19428 on behalf of Al Conan, Delmont Utilities, Inc., 3565 Winding Way, Newtown, PA 19073 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil at the site has been impacted with the release of no. 2 fuel oil. The future use of the site will remain the same. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was to have been published in the Delaware County Daily Times on November 7, 2011.
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Applications received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Regulations to Operate a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
PAD085690592. Republic Environmental System of Pennsylvania, LLC, 2869 Sandstone Drive, Hatfield PA 19440. This application is for the 10-year renewal of the existing RCRA Part B Permit for a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal facility located in Hatfield Township Montgomery County. Application was received by the Southeast Regional Office on November 22, 2011.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Amendment(s) Proposed Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Number WMGM037. General Permit Number WMGM037 authorizes processing and conversion of municipal waste into a fuel product. General Permit Number WMGM037 was issued by the Department on October 3, 2009.
General Permit Number WMGM037 limits the amount of municipal waste that a facility may accept to process into a fuel product to 750 tons per day. The DEP is proposing to modify this general permit to allow an increase in the amount accepted for facilities operating at an existing municipal waste processing or disposal facility that is authorized under an individual permit. The modification would allow the facility to accept up to the daily volume of waste allowed under the individual permit.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Scott E. Walters, Chief, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P. O. Box 8472, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on General Permit Number WMGM037'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: M. Gorog & B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
30-00212: CNX Gas Co., LLC (200 Evergreen Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370) to install a natural gas compressor station, adding 3 Caterpillar G3608 compressor engines with SCR oxidation catalysts and 9 storage tanks to the NV 15 Compressor Station in Morris Township, Greene County.
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
09-0213: DeNucci Excavating Corp. (2807 Old Rodgers Road, Bristol, PA 19007) for modification of an existing plan approval for a portable crusher and associated diesel-fired engine in Bristol Township, Bucks County. The pollutant of concern from the proposed operation is fugitive particulate matter. Emissions will be controlled by a water spray dust suppression system. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
09-0218: Green Resource Energy, LLC. (One Ben Fairless Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) for installation of a dust collector to control particulate matter emissions generated from the processing of non-recyclable waste materials located in Falls Township, Bucks County. The facility would be categorized as a Natural Minor source since the proposed operation will not cause the facility to exceed any major thresholds. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-00040: Laurel Pipe Line Co., L.P. (3398 Garnet Mine Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061-0917) for a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in Bethel Township, Delaware County. The initial permit was issued on 12-19-2001. The facility is a refined petroleum breakout station consisting of in-coming and out-going pipeline systems and aboveground breakout tanks. As a result of potential emissions of VOCs, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The facility is not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
35-00002: PEI Power Corp. (170 Power Boulevard, P. O. Box 157, Archbald, PA 18403) for renewal of a Title V Operating Permit and Title IV Phase II Acid Rain Permit to the Archbald Power Station for operation of a 300 mmBtu/hr utility boiler, 62.5 mmBtu/hr auxiliary boiler, two 43.4 mmBtu/hr landfill gas fired turbines, a 356 mmBtu/hr gas turbine and a gas treatment/enclosed flare facility in Lackawanna County. The proposed Title V/ TIV Operating Permits contain all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
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: 717-705-4863
67-05063: York Building Products Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405) for their Roosevelt Stone and Blacktop Plant in West Manchester Township, York 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 a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has the following actual emissions: 40 TPY of CO; 3 TPY of NOx; 3 TPY of PM10; and 1 TPY of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Portions of the aggregate processing plant are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The batch asphalt plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 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 Pennsylvania Bulletin will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted, P.E., Chief, West Permitting Section, may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
26-00002: Henwil Corporation (899 Third Street, Newell, PA 15466) for manufacturing brick and structural clay tile at their Newell Works Plant in Newell Borough, Fayette County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
56-00160: Keystone Lime Co. (PO Box 278, Springs, PA 15562) for mining crushed and broken limestone at their Eichorn Quarry in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
32-00330: AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650) for a bituminous coal cleaning plant at the Ondo Extension Mine in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
65-00946: People's Natural Gas Co., LLC (1201 Pitt Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221) for a Natural gas Compressor Station at the West Fairfield Compressor Station in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
26-00473: Bullskin Tipple Co., LLP (2927 Pittsburgh Street, Perryopolis, PA 15473) for bituminous coal and lignite surface mining at the Bullskin Tipple Yard in Connellsville Township, Fayette County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
OP-26-00002: Henwil Corporation (899 Third Street, Newell, PA 15466) for manufacturing plastics materials and resins at Newell Works in Newell Borough, Fayette County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Application submittal.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
25-00987: Hanes Erie, Inc. (7601 Klier Dr South, Fairview, PA 16415-2449) to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the facility in Fairview Township, Erie County. The facility is a Synthetic Minor. The primary sources at the facility are 8 paint spray booths. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, reporting, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
S11-028: Pont Breeze Terminal Management Corp, Point Breeze Terminal (6310 West Passyunk Ave Street Philadelphia, PA 19153) for the operation of a gasoline loading terminal in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions sources include a gasoline and distillate truck loading rack, 6 gasoline storage tanks, 1 distillate storage tanks, 1 biodiesel storage tank, 2 additive tanks, and fugitive emissions from piping components. The gasoline and distillate loading racks vents to a vapor recovery unit.
The operating permit will be reissued under 25 Pa. Code, 3 Philadelphia Code and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
N11-033: South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority—Callowhill Bus Facility (at 52 and Callowhill Street. Philadelphia, PA 19132), for the operation of a bus maintenance and repair facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes two 4.72 MMBTU/hr and one 1.36 MMBTU/hr boilers firing natural gas and nine 0.83 MMBTU/hr space heaters firing natural gas, one pressure washer and two soil remediation system, two degreasers and a 200KW emergency generator.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, 3 Philadelphia Code and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
N11-032: South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Overbrook Maintenance Facility (at 5320 West Jefferson Street. Philadelphia, PA 19131), for the operation of a Trolley maintenance and repair facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes ten 0.300 MMBTU/hr and five 0.800 MMBTU/hr and one 0.400 MMBTU/hr space heaters firing natural gas, and one pressure washer and two parts washers.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, 3 Philadelphia Code and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
S11-022: Tasty Baking Co. (4300 South 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112) for operation of a bakery in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emissions sources include the following sources: two (2) 10.02 MMBtu/hr boilers, each firing natural gas; one (1) 150-kW emergency generator firing No. #2 oil; Eighteen (18) warm air furnaces each firing natural gas; seven (7) product oven lines each firing natural gas; One (1) Parts Washer; Twenty-two (22) Dust Collectors. The operating permit will be reissued under 25 Pa. Code, 3 Philadelphia Code and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-399-070: Pan-Glo—Division of RT Bundy Associates, Inc. (417 East Water Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078) for operation of a new silicone release coating on their existing glaze spray machine t their facility in Bethlehem, Northampton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Pan-Glo, A Division of RT Bundy Associates Inc. (417 East Water Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078) for their facility located in Bethlehem, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-399-070 will be incorporated into their State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-399-070 is for the operation of a new silicone release coating on their existing glaze spray machine. The application is also for the installation of three new tanks for deglazing and cleaning. VOC emissions form the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.04 grains/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 for VOC emission limits. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-399-070.
A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone # 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Contact: M. Gorog & B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
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
03871303, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for the Darmac No. 2 Deep Mine in Armstrong Township, Indiana County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres. Underground Acres Proposed 366.6, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 366.6. The application was considered administratively complete on December 6, 2011. Application received: November 1, 2011.
32841319 and NPDES No. PA 0004588, The Flor-ence Mining Company, (P. O. Box 51, New Florence, PA 15944), to renew the permit for the Florence No. 1 (Robinson) Mine in East Wheatfield and West Wheatfield Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES permit for water treatment only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on December 7, 2011. Application received: July 28, 2011.
30743704, Duquesne Light Company (1800 Seymour Street, S-Loft, Pittsburgh, PA 15233), to renew the permit for the Warwick No. 2 Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Monongahela Township, Greene County for reclamation only. The application was considered administratively complete on December 12, 2011. Application received: April 26, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56960110 and NPDES No. PA0234281. PBS Coals, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 312.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Blue Lick Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 28, 2011.
11010102 and NPDES No. PA0249009. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 102.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Fallentimber Run and Powell Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 1, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
General Permit GP12-65090101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001). Operation of an existing coal processing facility is authorized under General Permit BAG-GPA/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of authorization GP12-65090101. Application received: December 7, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54060104R and NPDES Permit No. PA0224570. Post Mining Company, (698 Fairview Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County affecting 165.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 28, 2011.
40990101R2 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225193. Hazleton Shaft Corp., (P. O. Box 435, Hazleton, PA 18201), the addition of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from an anthracite surface mine operation in Hazle Township and the City of Hazleton, Luzerne County affecting 481.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: December 6, 2011.
54901302R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594792. Carline Coal Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 188, Sacrament, PA 17968), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: West Branch of Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fished. Application received: December 7, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
40100801. Piacenti Trucking & Excavating, Inc., (Rear 538 Putnam Street, West Hazleton, PA 18202), Stage I & II bond release of an existing quarry operation in Butler Township, Luzerne County affecting 1.5 acres on property owned by Mary Catherine Cook. Application received: November 14, 2011.
58112804 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225185. Robert Schneider, (RR 2, Box 2390, Factoryville, PA 18419), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: Meylert Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishery. Application received: December 1, 2011.
45900303C3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595276. Middle Smithfield Materials, Inc., (P. O. Box 674, Bushkill, PA 18324), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, receiving stream: Suise Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishery. Application received: December 1, 2011.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES
DRAFT PERMITSThis 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. PA0120944 (Mining permit no. 56663069), Rosebud Mining Company, 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552-7228, revision of an NPDES permit for surface mining, auger mining and limestone removal in Elk Lick and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 3,040 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek (CWF) and Unnamed Tributaries (CWF) to/and Casselman River (WWF), classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fisheries (CWF) and Warm Water Fisheries (WWF) as noted. These receiving streams are included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: September 22, 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 Tributaries to the Casselman River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005, 007, 008, 009, 023, 025, 026 & 027 N 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) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 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 Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to/and the Casselman River and Unnamed Tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 011, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 028 & 029 N 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) 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to/and the Casselman River and Unnamed Tributaries to/and Elk Lick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036 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) 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0263311 (Mining permit no. 32110105), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687-3103, new NPDES permit for surface coal mining in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, affecting 32.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to/and Brush Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 20, 2011.
No NPDES Outfalls are proposed. The operator has chosen to implement non-discharge alternatives.
NPDES No. PA0263354 (Mining permit no. 56110108), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, new NPDES permit for surface coal mining, auger mining and coal refuse reprocessing in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 176.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to the Stonycreek River and Unnamed Tributary to Oven Run, all classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishery. These receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. Application received: September 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 coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Stonycreek River and Unnamed Tributary to Oven Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002 & 003 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) 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 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Stonycreek River and Unnamed Tributary to Oven Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004, 005, 006, & 007 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) 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 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. PA0259195 (Permit No. 33110105). Strishock, LLC (220 Hillcrest Drive, DuBois, PA 15801) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, affecting 85.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary No. 1 to Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: October 13, 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 will be using a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TB Y The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Mill Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA-0257516 (Mining permit no. 17110101), A. W. Long Coal Company, 1203 Presqueisle Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866, new NPDES permit for coal surface mine in Morris Township, Clearfield County, affecting 302.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Hawk Run and Emigh Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. [Moshannon Creek TMDL] Application received: January 5, 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: Hawk Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPC Yes SPD Yes SPF Yes SPG Yes SPE Yes SPF Yes SPG Yes SPH Yes TB2 Yes TB3 Yes TB4 Yes TB5 Yes 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) XXX XXX XXX Manganese (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPA Yes SPB Yes SPI Yes SPJ Yes TB1 Yes TB6 Yes There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices.
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