NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, actions and special notices
APPLICATIONS
[41 Pa.B. 6325]
[Saturday, November 26, 2011]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges regarding industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or Amendment Section III WQM Industrial, Sewage or Animal Waste; Discharge into Groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 Individual Permit Section V NPDES MS4 Permit Waiver Section VI NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Construction Section VII NPDES NOI for Coverage under NPDES General Permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 Individual Permits and Individual Stormwater Construction Permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made tentative determinations of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on NPDES applications are invited to submit statements to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on WQM permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. A comment submittal 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.
The Department will also accept requests for public hearings on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0261530 (Sew)
Transfer No. 1Roddy A. Runyan
1370 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17013Cumberland County /
North Middleton TownshipConodoguinet Creek / 7-B Y PA0247405 (Sew) David R. Stup
5394 Big Creek Road
Clearville, PA 15535Bedford County /
Monroe TownshipWest Branch Sideling Hill / 13-B Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0023591 Washington Township
Municipal Authority
PO Box 113
Fryburg, PA 16326Clarion County
Washington TownshipEast Sandy Creek 16-G Y
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
PA0060089, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Middle Smithfield Township, 25 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302-9710. Facility Name: Fernwood WWTP. This existing facility is located in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated Sewage.
The receiving stream, Bush Kill, is located in State Water Plan watershed 01D and is classified for, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.0 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Weekly Average Weekly Instant. Parameters Monthly Average Minimum Monthly Average Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report
Daily MaxXXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX XXX CBOD5 205 330 XXX 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 250 375 XXX 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200 XXX 1000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2000 XXX 10000 Ammonia-Nitrogen May 1 - Oct 31 25 XXX XXX 3.0 XXX 6.0 Nov 1 - Apr 30 75 XXX XXX 9.0 XXX 18.0 The permit contains the following major special condition:
• Whole Effluent Toxicity testing
You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 570-826-5472.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.PA0009164, SIC Code 3312, Standard Steel LLC, 500 N Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009-1644. Facility Name: Standard Steel Burnham Plant. This existing facility is located in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated.
The receiving stream(s), Kishacoquillas Creek is located in State Water Plan watershed 12-A and is classified for Trout Stocking and High Quality Waters—Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 1.09 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (MBTUs/day) (°F) Report
Total MoXXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 15 30 37 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 10 20 25 Oil and Grease Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Nitrate-Nitrite as N Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Nitrogen Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Nitrogen XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Ammonia-Nitrogen XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus Report XXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Phosphorus Report
Total MoXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Total Phosphorus XXX Report
Total AnnualXXX XXX XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are based on a design flow of 1.53 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (MBTUs/day) (°F) Report
Total MoXXX XXX Report XXX XXX CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 15 30 37 Total Suspended Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 10 20 25 Oil and Grease Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Priority Pollutants XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 1.41 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (MBTUs/day) (°F) Report
Total MoXXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 15 30 37 Total Suspended Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 10 20 25 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are based on a design flow of 0.32 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Temperature (MBTUs/day) (°F) Report
Total MoXXX XXX Report XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Total Suspended Solids Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 15 30 37 Total Suspended Solids Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Intake XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX Report Report XXX Oil and Grease Effluent Net XXX XXX XXX 10 20 XXX The proposed effluent limits for storm water Outfall 301 are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum pH (S.U.) XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Oil and Grease XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Total Priority Pollutants XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 401 are based on a design flow of 0.0263 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Trichloroethylene XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX Vinyl Chloride XXX XXX XXX XXX Report XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 500 are based on a design flow of 4.35 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Temperature (MBTUs/day) Jan 1-31 XXX 2,060 XXX XXX XXX XXX Feb 1-29 XXX 1,872 XXX XXX XXX XXX Mar 1-31 XXX 5,244 XXX XXX XXX XXX Apr 1-30 XXX 5,970 XXX XXX XXX XXX May 1-31 XXX 6,000 XXX XXX XXX XXX Jun 1-30 XXX 5,450 XXX XXX XXX XXX Jul 1-31 XXX 4,075 XXX XXX XXX XXX Aug 1-31 XXX 2,547 XXX XXX XXX XXX Sep 1-30 XXX 2,119 XXX XXX XXX XXX Oct 1-31 XXX 2,055 XXX XXX XXX XXX Nov 1-30 XXX 1,880 XXX XXX XXX XXX Dec 1-31 XXX 1,798 XXX XXX XXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
PA0261637, SIC Code 9999, NGK Metals Corp, 917 Highway 11 South, Sweetwater, TN 37874. Facility Name: NGK Metals Manufacturing. This proposed facility is located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The application is for a new NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated ground water.
The receiving stream(s), Laurel Run, is located in State Water Plan watershed 3-C and is classified for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.13 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 32.5 65 XXX 30 60 75 Total Dissolved Solids 2,168 4,336 XXX 2,000 4,000 5000 Total Beryllium 0.029 0.058 XXX 0.027 0.054 0.067 Total Cadmium 0.003 0.0065 XXX 0.003 0.006 0.007 Hexavalent Chromium 0.036 0.072 XXX 0.033 0.066 0.082 Total Copper 0.014 0.028 XXX 0.013 0.026 0.032 Fluoride 7.15 14.3 XXX 6.6 13.2 16.5 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Report Report XXX Report Report XXX 1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.0009 0.0017 XXX 0.0008 0.002 0.002 You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 717-705-4732.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; 412-442-4000PA0218278, SIC Code 3567, Westinghouse Plasma Corp, PO Box 410, Madison, PA 15663-0410. Facility Name: Waltz Mill Facility. This existing facility is located in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of non-contact cooling water and storm water.
The receiving stream(s), Unnamed Tributary to Sewickley Creek, is located in State Water Plan watershed 19-D and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0012 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6 Min
XXX 9 Max
XXX Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX Sulfate XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX Bromine XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.0012 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instant. Parameters Average Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) Report XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6 Min
XXX 9 Max
XXX Temperature (°F) XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 110 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 30 60 XXX XXX Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX Sulfate XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX Bromine XXX XXX Report Report XXX XXX You may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at 412-442-4000.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0096423, Sewage, Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, R.D. #1, Box 78, Confluence, PA 15424. Facility Name: Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District STP. This existing facility is located in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County.
Description of Existing Activity: The application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream(s), Casselman River, is located in State Water Plan Watershed 19-F and is classified for Warm Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The discharge is not expected to affect public water supplies.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0117 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instant. Parameters Monthly Maximum Minimum Monthly Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0.0117 Report XXX XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX XXX 1.0 XXX 2.3 CBOD5 XXX XXX XXX 25 XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 30 XXX 60 Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 ml) May 1 - Sep 30 XXX XXX XXX 200
Geo MeanXXX 1,000 Oct 1 - Apr 30 XXX XXX XXX 2,000
Geo MeanXXX 10,000 The EPA Waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone: 717-705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2110404, Transfer No. 1, Sewerage, Roddy A. Runyan, 1370 Waggoners Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
This proposed facility is located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Seeking approval for Transfer of Permit.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WQM Permit No. 0301404-A2, Sewerage, Apollo Ridge Sch. Dist., PO Box 219, Spring Church, PA 15686
This existing facility is located in Kiski Twp., Armstrong Co.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for permit amendment.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4
V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Permit No. Applicant Name &
AddressCounty Municipality Receiving
Water/UseESCGP-1 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
890 Winter Street
Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451Bedford Bedford Township Evitts Creek/HQ
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 CAFOs PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4
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:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Drugas Property, 324 Beech Ridge Drive, Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of his client, Jennifer Lewis, 187 19th Avenue, Brick, NJ 08724), concerning the remediation of soil and groundwater found to have been impacted by kerosene oil as a result of a release from a 275-gallon aboveground storage tank's severed fuel supply line due to an act of vandalism. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Residential Statewide Health Standard for soil and groundwater. The intended future use of the site is residential. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on September 8, 2011.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Former Gilbert Association Site, 525 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607, City of Reading, Berks County. Elk Environmental Services, 1420 Clarion Street, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of 525 Lancaster Avenue, LP, 1030 Reed Avenue, Suite 100, Wyomissing, PA 19610, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons from unregulated underground storage tanks. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health standard. Future use was not provided.
Former Electroplaters of York, 209 East Willow Street, Wrightsville Borough, York County, Wrightsville Borough Sewer & Water Authority, 601 Water Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with inorganics, chlorinated solvents, and VOCs. Proposed future use is a community facility, which is included in the borough's waterfront improvement project.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Schuylkill Distributors, Inc., Ralpho Township, Northumberland County. David A. Bogovich, President, Northridge Group, Inc. 1172 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857 on behalf of Schuylkill Distributors, 10 North Cherry Street, Frackville, PA 17931 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate for soil contaminated with approximately 20-gallons of unleaded gasoline. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Grosick, Lancaster Township, Butler County. Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc., 4250 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412 on behalf of Rex Energy Operating Corporation, 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 300, State College, PA 16801 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. During the transfer of flowback water to a portable frac tank, the maximum capacity of the tank was exceeded resulting in a release of 500 to 1,000 gallons of flowback fluid to the environment. The site is proposed to be cleaned up within 90 days under the Statewide Health Standard.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-0061C: Donaldson Co., Inc. (1731 Loretta Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053) for installation of an extrusion line control by a regenerative thermal oxidizer in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County. The company manufactures Polytetra Fluoroethylene (PTFE) film for various industrial applications. The pollutant of concern is Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will include monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
10-350C: iDL Worldwide, Inc. (500 Grant Avenue, East Butler, PA 16029) for construction of the Sheet Polymer Mounting Department and the Cyrel Platemaking Operations in East Butler Borough, Butler County. This is a State Only facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-302-173: Pennsylvania Department of Public Works—White Haven Center (827 Oley Valley Road, White Haven, PA 18661-3043) for construction and operation of a coal fired boiler and multiclone collector at their facility in Foster Township, Luzerne County. The sources main emission is particulate matter. The plan approval will include all appropriate testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the operations within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4863
01-05016O: ISP Mineral, Inc.—Charmian Quarry (1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214-0914) for installation of two secondary crushers, REMCo VSI crushers to replace the two existing 48" Gyradisc crushers in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the above mentioned company for the above mentioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
The company shall be subject to and comply with the relevant provisions of the PA Code including the chapters 123, 127, and 129. 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. The use of baghouse to control the particulate matter emissions from the source is considered to be Best Available Technology (BAT). The two crushers are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Subpart OOO. The facility's actual controlled particulate matter emissions from this plan approval are expected to increase less than 0.5 tpy of TSP and less than 0.1 tpy of PM10, because the replacement unit is rated at 250 tph and existing unit is of 200 tph capacity.
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, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted 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.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code Section 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
AMS 11184: Kinder Morgan (3300 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134) to install internal floating roofs on and be able to store ethanol and other materials with the same vapor pressure in three (3) storage tanks; replace the internal floating roofs on two (2) storage tanks; and install a Vapor Combustion Unit to control Marine Cumene Loading emissions and enable increased cumene loading in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The project will increase potential annual emissions by 1.5 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), 6.2 tons of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), 9.2 tons of Carbon Monoxide (CO), and less than 0.5 tons for all other pollutants. The plan approval will contain operating, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-00194: Freedom Alloys, Inc (155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, PA 19468) for a non-Title V, State Only Operating Permit renewal, in Royersford Borough, Montgomery County. Freedom Alloys, Inc is a facility that produces Beryllium and Copper Alloy ingots. Beryllium, Nickel, and Particulate Matter pollutants are emitted from the facility. A dust collector and HEPA filter are used as control devices. Freedom Alloys is categorized as natural minor facility. The permit includes monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to address all applicable air quality requirements.
23-00113: AT&T Communications of Pennsylvania, LLC. (60 West Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087) for a non-Title V, initial State Only Operating Permit in Radnor Township, Delaware County. AT&T Communications of Pennsylvania operates two (2) kerosene-fired, combustion turbine electric generators, which are used to provide emergency and demand response power generation for the facility. The primary pollutant of concern is nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a result of the combustion process. The facility is categorized as a natural minor facility. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4863
06-05088: EJB Paving & Materials Co. (1119 Snyder Road, West Lawn, PA 19609) for their batch and drum mix asphalt plants in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has actual emissions of 8.23 tpy of SOx, 9.59 tpy of NOx, 25.76 tpy of CO, 1.17 tpy of PM10 and 2.12 tpy of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
36-05135: StyleCraft Corp. (400 Broad Street, Terre Hill, PA 17581) for operation of their wood furniture manufacturing facility in Terre Hill Borough, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2006.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has actual emission around 5.95 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Tom Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
67-03078: Snyder's—Lance, Inc. (1350 York Street, Hanover, PA 17331) for operation of their snack food production facility in Penn 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: 16 TPY of NOx; 13 TPY of CO; 1 TPY of PM10; 1 TPY of VOC; and 19,043 TPY of CO2e. 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.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice in the PA Bulletin will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
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.
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
56841608 and NPDES No. PA 0213721, PBS Coals, Inc., (1574 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Cambria Fuel Prep Plant in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Bureau of Air Quality GPA/GP 12 authorization. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2011. Application received: May 16, 2011.
30841307, Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Jefferson Township, Greene County to install the E4-1 ventilation borehole, Surface Acres Proposed 0.53. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2011. Application received: May 12, 2011.
03870701 and NPDES No. PA 0214558, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the Coal Refuse Disposal #2 in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County to Rosebud Mining Company from TJS Mining, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 8, 2011. Application received: July 13, 2011.
32841317 and NPDES No. PA 0037109, Helvetia Coal Company, (P. O. Box 219, 400 Overview Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew the permit for the Lucerne No. 9 Mine in Young and Conemaugh Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit for reclamation/water treatment only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 9, 2011. Application received: June 8, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56060101 and NPDES No. PA0249904. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, revision of an existing bituminous surface mine to permit the temporary closing of Gobblers Knob Road (T-563) beginning at the intersection with Covered Bridge Road and continuing approximately 1250 feet to Fiegtown Road, and providing a temporary bypass for a period of approximately 2 years in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 194.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): UT to Buck Run; UT to Schrock Run and UT to Stonycreek River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Authority. Application received: October 3, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26050104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250724. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for reclamation only for an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Nicholson Township, Fayette County, affecting 209.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Jacobs Creek and Georges Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Masontown Water Works and Carmichaels Municipal Authority. Renewal application received: October 21, 2011.
03010103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202991. Britt Energies, Inc. (P. O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701). Renewal application for reclamation only for an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Kiskiminetas and Conemaugh Townships, Armstrong and Indiana Counties, affecting 145.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Long Run, Sulfur Run and Kiskiminetas River, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Avonmore Municipal Authority. Renewal application received: October 31, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
43910102. The Ambrosia Coal & Construction Company (P. O. Box 442, Edinburg, PA 16116) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Mill Creek Township, Mercer County affecting 350.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Polk Center North Sandy Creek. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: November 8, 2011.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262960 (Mining permit no. 32100201), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, new NPDES permit for coal refuse reprocessing in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, affecting 58.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: February 17, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Blacklick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y 004 Y 005 Y 006 Y 007 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 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 Aluminum (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 NPDES No. PA0263320 (Mining permit no. 32110106), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687 new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, affecting 67.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTS to Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: July 22, 2011.
There will be no point source discharge from the permit because the operator has chosen to utilize a non-discharge alternative.
NPDES No. PA0263214 (Mining permit no. 32110102), Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, new NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Burrell Township, Indiana County, affecting 33.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTS to Tom's Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: April 11, 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 Tom's Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002 Y, Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 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
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
E23-492. Quarry Center, LP, 940 E. Haverford Road, Suite 102, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Haverford Township, Delaware County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain an approximately 40-foot span, and 18-foot high bridge across Naylor's Run associated with the proposed commercial development at Llanerch Quarry. The site is located near the intersection of West Chester Pike (S.R. 0003) and Township Line Road (S.R. 0001) (Lansdowne, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 8.1 inches; W: 3.2 inches).
E09-957. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676, Bensalem and Bristol Townships, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct the proposed I-276/I-95 interchange between the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and Interstate 95 (I-95). The project also includes relocation of the Pennsylvania Turnpike barrier toll plaza (Interchange 359), widening of I-276 from four to six lanes between Interchange 351 and the Delaware River, and construction of an additional parallel bridge across the Delaware River. In addition, I-95 would be widened to accommodate ramps and merge lanes resulting from the construction of the interchange.
The roadway construction and widening along I-276 extend approximately 9.2 miles along I-276 from just west of Interchange 351, Bensalem Township, Bucks County (Langhorne, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 1.6 inches; W: 14.8 inches) across the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge. The study limits along I-95 extend 3.2 miles from just south of Trenton Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County (Langhorne, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 3.4 inches; W: 2.9 inches) to the east bank of the Neshaminy Creek in Bristol Township, Bucks County (Beverly, PA, USGS Quadrangle N: 18.8 inches; W: 3.8 inches).
The overall project proposes to permanently impact a total of 2.27 acres of wetlands (PEM/PSS/PFO) and 2,097 linear feet of perennial stream. Compensatory wetland mitigation for the entire project will occur on land owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) located at the corner of Zimmerman Lane and Newportville Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County; stream mitigation will occur at both the compensatory wetland mitigation site in Middletown Township and along Mill Creek in the Plumbridge Community in Bristol Township, Bucks County.
The project is divided into three stages of construction. Stage 1 of the project includes the completion of the Interstate 95 connections and toll system conversion. Stage 2 of the project includes completion of the remaining interchange movements and associated highway widening, while Stage 3 would include the construction of the new Delaware River Bridge and rehabilitation of the existing bridge.
The construction work for Stage 2 Mainline Toll Plaza (M.P. 351.43 to M.P. 354.18) & Delaware River Bridge Toll Plaza (M.P. 357.96 to M.P. 358.32) includes the following water obstruction and encroachment activities:
1. To re-grade and restore the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 118+60 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 1.0 inches, W: 12.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 59.0", Longitude 74° 58` 21.0"). Temporary impact of 26 linear feet of intermittent channel (W1A).
2. To re-grade and restore the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 136+74 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inches, W: 11.7 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 43.92", Longitude: 74° 57` 28.99"). Temporary impact of 442 linear feet of perennial channel (W3C/WC3).
3. To re-grade and restore the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 141+50 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 11.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 42.84", Longitude 74° 57` 25.83"). Temporary impact of 55 linear feet of perennial channel (W3C).
4. To place fill for the construction of the roadway widening of I-276 in the emergent and forested wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 141+85 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 11.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 43.14", Longitude: 74° 57` 25.53"). Permanent impact of 0.018 acres and temporary impact of 0.037 acres of emergent and forested wetland (W4C).
5. To place fill for the construction of the roadway widening of I-276 in the emergent and scrub-shrub wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 144+14 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 11.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 40.73", Longitude: 74° 57` 18.23"). Permanent impact of 0.003 acres and temporary impact of 0.084 acres of emergent and scrub-shrub wetland (W4).
6. To fill and relocate the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 153+40 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inches, W: 10.8 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 39.12", Longitude 74° 57` 12.27"). Permanent impact of 1,116 linear feet (channel loss) and a temporary impact of 1,872 linear feet of perennial channel (W6C/W6B).
7. To fill the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 152+55 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inches, W: 10.9 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 40.06", Longitude 74° 57` 13.73"). Permanent impact of 185 linear feet (channel loss) of intermittent channel (W6A).
8. To fill the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 152+80 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 10.7 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.30", Longitude 74° 57` 3.96"). Permanent impact of 1,156 linear feet (channel loss) of intermittent channel (W7A).
9. To excavate for the construction of a relocated stream channel in the emergent wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 155+75 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 10.8 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.89", Longitude: 74° 57` 7.42"). Permanent impact of 0.133 acres and temporary impact of 0.110 acres of emergent and forested wetland (W7).
10. To place fill for the construction of the roadway widening of I-276 in the scrub-shrub wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 157+50 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 10.6 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 39.23", Longitude: 74° 57` 3.59"). Permanent impact of 0.124 acres of scrub-shrub wetland (W6B).
11. To place fill for the construction of the roadway widening of I-276 in the emergent and scrub-shrub wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 161+00 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inches, W: 10.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 42.16", Longitude: 74° 56` 59.01"). Permanent impact of 0.158 acres and temporary impact of 0.240 acres of emergent and scrub-shrub wetland (W8).
12. To fill the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 168+35 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inches, W: 10.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 40.12", Longitude 74° 56` 50.94"). Permanent impact of 99 linear feet (channel loss) of intermittent channel (W6D).
13. To fill and relocate the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 162+20 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 10.2 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.79", Longitude 74° 56` 53.17"). Permanent impact of 207 linear feet (channel loss) and temporary impact of 1,737 linear feet of perennial channel (W8A).
14. To place fill for the construction of a culvert extension associated with the roadway widening of I-276 in the scrub-shrub wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 175+50 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 9.7 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.99", Longitude: 74° 56` 41.22"). Permanent impact of 0.028 acres of scrub-shrub wetland (W8D).
15. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 176+75 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 9.6 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.72", Longitude 74° 56` 37.69"). Temporary impact of 690 linear feet of intermittent channel (W8B).
16. To place in culvert the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 176+20 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.4 inches, W: 9.6 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 39.57", Longitude 74° 56` 40.32"). Permanent impact of 326 linear feet and temporary impact of 237 linear feet of perennial channel (W12A).
17. To fill the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 204+19 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inches, W: 8.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.05", Longitude 74° 56` 3.58"). Permanent impact of 478 linear feet (channel loss) of intermittent channel (W14B).
18. To place in culvert and re-grade the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 206+10 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 8.3 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.07", Longitude 74° 56` 1.51"). Permanent impact of 99 linear feet and temporary impact of 140 linear feet of perennial channel (W14A).
19. To place fill for the construction of the roadway widening of I-276 in the forested wetland that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 208+9 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.5 inches, W: 8.1 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 40.88", Longitude: 74° 55` 59.15"). Permanent impact of 0.113 acres and temporary impact of 0.111 acres of emergent and forested wetland (W14).
20. To place in culvert and re-grade the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 211+79 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 8.0 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.37", Longitude 74° 55` 56.08"). Permanent impact of 115 linear feet and temporary impact of 147 linear feet of perennial channel (W13A).
21. To fill and relocate the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 212+79 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.7 inches, W: 7.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 42.86", Longitude 74° 55` 49.59"). Permanent impact of 189 linear feet (channel loss) and temporary impacts of 926 linear feet of perennial channel (W13B).
22. To fill and relocate the intermittent stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 211+40 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.6 inches, W: 7.5 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 41.58", Longitude 74° 55` 51.09"). Temporary impacts of 1,154 linear feet of intermittent channel (W13C).
23. To place in culvert and re-grade the perennial stream within the proposed construction limits that drains to an unnamed tributary to the Neshaminy Creek at station 176+65 (Langhorne, PA Quadrangle N: 0.4 inches, W: 9.6 inches; Latitude: 40° 7` 33.37", Longitude 74° 56` 32.74"). Permanent impact of 75 linear feet (culvert) and temporary impact of 206 linear feet of perennial channel (SA5).
Southwest Regional Office, Oil and Gas Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
[E30-07-004] Alpha Shale Resources LP, 171 Hillpointe Drive, Suite 301, Washington, PA 15317. To construct an access road, associated with a gas well pad and a centralized wastewater impoundment, crossing T40637 to House Run in Jackson Township, Greene County, Pittsburgh ACOE District, State Water Plan Basin 19-B, (Holbrook, PA Quadrangle; N 11.6 inches; W 19.2 inches; Latitude: N 39° 51` 20.13"; Longitude: W 80° 19` 56.84"), Tenmile Creek Watershed. The applicant proposes to install two 60-foot long HDPE culverts (two 5-foot diameter) crossing the stream channel of T40637 to House Run (HQ-WWF) to serve as permanent access to a gas well and a centralized wastewater impoundment. The upstream watershed drainage at the access road crossing is approximately 1,485 acres (2.3 mi2).
Stream Name Coordinates Proposed Linear Impact T40637 to House Run 39° 51` 20.13"
80° 19` 56.84"60 ft. (culverts)
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