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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
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
32-00230B: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (PO Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251-1642) for installation of one (1) Solar Titan 130 turbine at the Armagh Compressor Station in West Wheatfield, Indiana County.
65-00990B: Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners, LLC (1044 N. 115th Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154-4446) for construction of a new greenfield power generation facility in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. The site will be fueled by pipeline quality natural gas and could operate 8,760 hours per year.
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.
08-313-004L: Global Tungsten & Powders, Corp. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848-0504) for the proposed revision of Plan Approval, 08-313-004L. The plan approval was issued for the installation and operation of a new packed tower wet gas scrubber system to control volatile organic compound and hydrogen sulfide emissions at the Global Tungsten & Powders Hawes Street facility located in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. This plan approval revision corrects typographical errors and revises site level requirements for monitoring and reporting of visible emissions, visible fugitive emissions, and malodors. There are no revisions to the emissions. The emissions from the existing sources will not exceed 0.25 tons of hydrogen sulfide per year and 26.2 tons of volatile organic compounds per year. The Global Tungsten & Powders, Corp., representative to contact regarding this modification is Christopher Luksic, environmental department, Global Tungsten & Powders, Corp., Hawes Street, Towanda PA 18848.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the plan approval revision are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570 327 3693.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this revised plan approval, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Plan Approval No. 08-313-004L) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the revised plan approval.
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 information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570 327 3648.
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
63-00936F: MarkWest Liberty Midstream and Resources, LLC (1515 Arapahoe Street Tower 2, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-2126) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-63-00936F to allow the installation and initial temporary operation of a deethanizer, depropanizer, 113.2 MMBtu/hr hot oil heater, 5.5 MMBtu/hr regenerative heater, and rail load-out vapor recovery system at the Houston Gas Plant located in Chartiers Township, Washington County. This authorization also allows for increased throughputs of most natural gas liquids from the Houston Gas Plant.
Potential to emit increases from the new sources including the modified rail load-out terminal are estimated to be 18.73 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 27.06 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 15.74 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 2.67 tons of particulate matter (PM), 0.15 ton of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and 70,620 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the proposed sources is implementation of a leak detection and repair (LDAR) program, use of ultra-low NOx burners including flue gas recirculation (FGR) and staged fuel combustion, and good combustion practices including operation and maintenance according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, and 123.31; and Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) including 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKK for equipment leaks of VOC from onshore natural gas processing plants. The reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in the form of CO2 equivalent and on a mass basis has also been included in this Plan Approval. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes testing, work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently submit a revision to its pending Title V Operating Permit (TVOP) application as necessary in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapters F and G.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Alan Binder, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-63-00936F) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Plan Approval. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. For additional information you may contact Alan Binder at 412-442-4168.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act 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
15-00031: Henry Co. (336 Cold Stream Road, Kimberton, PA 19442) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in East Pikeland Township, Chester County which expired on July 12, 2012. The facility manufactures protective asphalt coatings and operates numerous mixing tanks, storage tanks and various process piping. The facility is major for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions; the facility is an area source for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). There is a new boiler operating at the facility, which is exempt from plan approval requirements according to 25 Pa. Code § 127.14(a)(3). A statement has been added to Section G of the permit indicating that the facility choses to restrict the fuel used in all boilers on site in order to escape the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The sources at this facility are subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) under 40 CFR Part 64 for PM emissions. The source is not a major source for Greenhouse Gases (GHG).
15-00002: QC, LLC (4581 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310) for a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County which was initially issued on 11-7-2001 and was subsequently renewed on August 20, 2007. QC, LLC is a printing company which provides printing to the publishing industry. The major products printed include, but are not limited to, magazines, catalogs, newspaper inserts, tabloid magazines and general commercial work. As a result of potential emissions of VOCs and NOx, 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 Permit renewal does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. The facility is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64.
The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-949-705-4863
06-05065: Glen-Gery Corp. (423 South Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555) for their Shoemakersville Plant in Perry 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 93 tpy of CO, 22 tpy of NOx, 14 tpy of PM-10, 50 tpy of SOx and 5 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.63.
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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and 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.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
V11-036: Interstate Brands Corp.—Philadelphia Bakery. (9801 Blue Grass Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114) for operation of a bakery in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) 20.412 MMBTU/hr boilers firing natural gas, seventeen (17) <2 MMBTU/hr heaters firing natural gas or propane, three yeast baking ovens, one yeast fryer, one non-yeast baking oven, and three non-yeast fryers. The air compressors each have selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR). The yeast-baking ovens are controlled by two catalytic oxidizers.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Mr. Edward Wiener (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.
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
09-00091: Hubbell, Inc./Columbia Lighting (1119 Beaver Street, Bristol, PA 19007) for renewal of a State Only Operating Permit in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. The facility manufactures, powder coats, and assembles commercial lighting fixtures. Source ID 110, an incinerator, has been removed from the facility and will be removed from the operating permit. No new changes have taken place and new sources have been added. The primary pollutant of concern is NOx coming from various combustion sources for heating and drying ovens from the powder coat process. The primary pollutant of concern is NOx, with a worst case potential to emit of 9.76 tons per year. The facility is categorized as a natural minor facility. Monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00049: ACME Cryogenics, Inc.—Allentown Plant (2801 Mitchell Avenue, Allentown, PA 18105) for intent to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for a fabricated pipe and pipe fittings facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The facility has potential to emit particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed State Only Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice standards designed to ensure facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00087: ACME Cryogenics, Inc.—Allentown Plant (2801 Mitchell Avenue, Allentown, PA 18105) intent to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for a fabricated pipe and pipe fittings facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The facility has potential to emit particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed State Only Operating Permit contains applicable requirements for emissions limitations, monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice standards designed to ensure facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
48-00097: Lamtec Corp. (5010 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 19343) for coated and laminated paper manufacturing in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County. The sources consist of thirteen (13) laminated lines, mixing processes, and flexographic and ink jet printers. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. This is a renewal of the State-Only Synthetic Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes applicable state and federal requirements, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
06-03043: Wolf Technologies, LLC—dba Precision Technologies, LLC (551 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518) for investment casting foundry in Amity 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 1 tpy of NOx and 1 tpy of CO. 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and 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.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
06-03551: SGL Carbon, LLC (796 Fritztown Road, P. O. Box 2193, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.) for the graphite components manufacturing plant in Spring 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 3 tpy of particulate matter. 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and 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.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
08-00021: Masco Cabinetry, LLC (217 Lamoka Road, Sayre, PA 18840) to issue a renewal state only operating permit for their facility in Athens Township, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 08-00021. The facility's main sources include two (2) wood/natural gas fired boilers, nineteen (19) lumber drying kilns, two (2) emergency diesel-fired engines, a product finishing (surface coating) operation, various woodworking operations and a wood waste storage silo. The facility has potential emissions of 77.6 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 60.2 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 6.33 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 100 tons per year of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns, 32.9 tons per year of volatile organic compound, 10 tons per year of any hazardous air pollutant (HAP), 25 tons per year of total HAPs, and 36,74 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. The proposed state only (synthetic minor) operating permit contains all applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the SMOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 63, 64, 68, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 96, 97, 98 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570 327 3693.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 08-00021) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to 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 information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570 327 3648.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
N04-011: DGM Polishing & Finishing (8301 Torresdale Avenue. Philadelphia, PA, 19136) for operation of a Hexavalent Chrome Plating Tank (decorative).
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the 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
S12-019: SEPTA—Roberts Complex (341-342 Roberts Avenue, 4301 Wissahickon Avenue, 4400 Clarissa Street. Philadelphia, PA 19140) for operation of a 4.184 MMBTU/hr, two each 8.369 MMBTU/hr, one 0.522 MMBTU/hr, two each 0.72 MMBTU/hr, two each 11.716 MMBTU/hr and two each 0.359 MMBTU/hr boilers firing natural gas and #2 fuel oil and a pressure washer, six space heaters each 0.400MMBTU/hr firing natural gas, and one stage II vapor recovery unit, one spray Paint Booth, an air compressor, a 10MMBTU/hr emergency generator, a sand blaster, and five parts washer in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the 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.
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
Dixie Consumer Products LLC (605 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040-9282) for their facility in Forks Township, 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 Dixie Consumer Products LLC (605 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040-9282) for their facility located in Forks Twp., Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-399-073 will be incorporated into the companies Synthetic Minor Permit 48-00031 through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-399-073 is for the construction and operation of three (3) new cup forming machines at the facility. Particulate emissions will be controlled by the use of existing cyclones. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. PM emissions will be 1.6 TPY, PM2.5 emissions will be 0.37 TPY, VOC emissions will be 4.5 TPY, HAPs emissions will be 0.08 TPY. 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-399-073 and 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.
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
30841312. Consolidation Coal Company, (1 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV 26554). To revise the permit for the Blacksville Mine No. 2 in Gilmore Township, Greene County to relocate eight degasification boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 6.6. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 6, 2012. Application received: April 19, 2012.
32851601 and NPDES No. PA0095966. P & N Coal Company, LLC, (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). To renew the permit for the Hillman Tipple in Banks Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 7, 2012. Application received: May 10, 2012.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11850102 and NPDES No. PA0608483. Cooney Brothers Coal Company, P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Gallitzin and Logan Townships, Cambria and Blair Counties, affecting 225.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Little Laurel Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 31, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26100104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252158. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Pending application for a bituminous surface mine also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification, located in Wharton Township, Fayette County, affecting 100.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mill Run and Mill Run, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: December 9, 2011.
63813210 and NPDES Permit No. PA0615129. PA Coal Reclamation, Inc. (P. O. Box 136, Cuddy, PA 15031-0136). Revision application for a stream crossing variance to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 53.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Ten Mile Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: April 12, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17030120 and NPDES No. PA0243663. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Revision of a bituminous surface mine to add 1.3 acres to the mining area and 100 foot road variance located in Beccaria and Bigler Townships, Clearfield County affecting 96.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Banian Run classified for Cold Water Fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 8, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
49070101R. D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co., Inc., (333 South Pine Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Mt. Carmel and Conyngham Townships, Northumberland and Columbia Counties affecting 816.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: July 31, 2012.
40-305-011GP12. Heavy Media, Inc., (P. O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40763206 in Larksville Borough, Luzerne County. Application received: July 31, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08120305. Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 289, Ulster, PA 18850). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large non-coal surface mine (topsoil, sand and gravel) operation in Wysox Township, Bradford County affecting 20.0 acres. Receiving streams: Susquehanna River classified for Warm Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 1, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
7775M1A3C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0611883. Martin Stone Quarries, Inc., (1355 North Reading Avenue, Bechtelsville, PA 19505), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County affecting 227.6 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Swamp Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stock fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: July 31, 2012.
64020811. Tompkins Bluestone Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 776, Hancock, NY 13783), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 4.0 acres on property owned by Tompkins Bluestone Co., Inc. Application received: August 1, 2012.
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. PA0269026 (Mining permit no. 32120102), Amerikohl Mining, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001 new NPDES permit for surface and auger mining in Brushvalley and Center Townships, Indiana County, affecting 80.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 18, 2012.
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 treated wastewater listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004, 005, 006 Yes The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 004, 005, 006 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 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Laurel Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002, 003 Yes The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 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
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