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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:
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Rose Marie Allison Estate, 2070 Enfield Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 130 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of the Rose Marie Allison Estate, William Allison, Executor, 2070 Enfield Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate sites soils and groundwater contaminated with fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Site Specific and Residential Statewide Health standards, and remain residential.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
South Central Regional Office: Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
General Permit Application No. WMGMO39SC003; WMGM039SC004; and WMGM039SC005. Pennsy Supply, Inc. 1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105
The Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program has received 3 applications for a determination of applicability (DOA) under Municipal Waste General Permit No. WMGM039 for the Pennsy Supply, Inc. located at Penn Township Quarry, 20 Pennsy Drive, Newville, PA in Penn Township, Cumberland County, also located at Prescott Quarry, 200 Prescott Road, Lebanon in South Lebanon Township in Lebanon County and also located at East Petersburg Quarry, 2472 East Lancaster Road, East Petersburg, PA in East Hempfield Township in Lancaster County. These DOAs are for the processing and beneficial use of post-consumer asphalt shingles (tear-offs) and pre-consumer asphalt shingles (i.e., imperfections, tabs, trimming scraps, etc., generated in the manufacturing of new asphalt shingles and damaged, unused shingles) as an ingredient in hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt paving material, a component of a sub-base material, as dust control on rural roads when applied with a binder, and as a component or ingredient in fuel used in cement or manufacturing or in the generation of electricity or steam to be used at the quarry locations mentioned. These applications were determined to be administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on October 18, 2012.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Facilities Manager, Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Waste Management Program, 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
General Permit Application No. WMGR028SE001C.Allan A Myers, LP, dba Independence Construction Materials, (Harleysville Asphalt Plant), 460 Indian Creek Road, Harleysville PA 19438.
This application is for a Determination of Applicability under General Permit WMGR028 for the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates, generated at Allan A. Myers, LP's Harleysville Asphalt Plant located in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, as an aggregate in roadway construction, an ingredient or component in cement or asphalt products, a soil additive or a soil conditioner. The application for Determination of Applicability was accepted as administratively complete by the Southeast Regional Office on October 17, 2012.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Permit Application No. 301220. Clean Earth of Philadelphia, LLC, 3201 South 61st Street, Philadelphia PA 19153-3502. This minor permit modification application is seeking the approval to revise the facility's current pre-approval testing requirements for acceptance of residential soils containing virgin petroleum resulting from spills and leaks of storage tanks. The Clean Earth of Philadelphia, LLC is a residual waste processing facility located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The application was received by Southeast Regional Office on October 5, 2012.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Permit Application No. 101590-A121. Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc., Beach Lake Transfer Station, 165 Rosencranse Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405. A permit renewal application for the continued operation of this municipal solid waste transfer station located in Berlin Township, Wayne County. The application was received in the Regional Office on October 4, 2012 and was found to be administratively complete as of October 18, 2012.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to William Tomayko, Regional Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: M. Gorog & B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
65-00865C: DNP IMS America Corporation—Pittsburgh (101 Technology Drive, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666-1766) for construction of a new four (4) station coating line and associated equipment at the facility in East Huntingdon, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
37-337A: Hickory Run Energy, LLC (NE intersection of McClelland and Edinburg Road, New Castle, PA 16102) for construction of a natural gas-fired combined cycle 900 MW electric generation facility consisting of two (2) combustion turbine generators, two (2) heat recovery steam generators, and some ancillary equipment in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County. This is a PSD application and this is a Title V facility.
43-363A: Pennex Aluminum Co. (93 Werner Road, Greenville, PA 16125-9499) for installation of two (2) melting furnaces, a holding furnace, two (2) homogenizing furnaces and three (3) billet saws in Sugar Grove Township, Mercer County.
43-364A: Combined Systems, Inc. (388 Kinsman Road, Jamestown, PA 16134) for operation of an existing mixing operation, granulation and sieving operation and pelletizing operation in Greene Township, Mercer County. The facility uses dust collection units to control particulate matter emissions and a carbon filtration unit to control VOC emissions.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-0031E: SmithKline Beecham Corporation—dba GlaxoSmithKline (1250 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19420) for installation of oxidation catalyst on 7 existing non-emergency generators to comply with the CO emission reduction required by 40 C.F.R. Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. GlaxoSmithKline is a Title V Facility. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to minimize emissions and keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-0035H: SmithKline Beecham Corporation—dba GlaxoSmithKline (709 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) for installation of oxidation catalyst on 5 existing non-emergency generators to comply with the CO emission reduction required by 40 C.F.R. Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. GlaxoSmithKline is a Title V Facility. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to minimize emissions and keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
21-03023C: Ames True Temper, Inc. (465 Railroad Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011) for installation of a reinforced fiberglass plastic pultrusion line at their facility in Hampden Township, Cumberland 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 abovementioned company for the abovementioned project.
Plan Approval No. 21-03023C will provide for the installation of a pultrusion line, fabric filter and support equipment. The line will produce handles for lawn and garden hand tools. Facility hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions will be capped at 10 tons per year for individual HAP and 25 tons per year for total combined HAP. Actual emissions are expected to be well below those limits. Along with the emission limits, the plan approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards to ensure the facility complies with 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, 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 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.
Daniel C. Husted, PE, New Source Review Chief, 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 § 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
18-00021A: Avery Dennison Performance Polymers (171 Draketown Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751) for installation of a new recuperative thermal oxidizer (RTO) at their facility in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County to control the air contaminant emissions from eight (8) existing reactor systems (R-100 through R-800) incorporated in Source ID P102. This is a State Only ''Synthetic Minor'' facility.
The Department's review of the information contained in the application submitted by Avery Dennison Performance Polymers, indicates that the sources will comply with all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the fugitive air contaminant emission requirement of 25 Pa. Code § 123.1, the particulate matter emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.13, the sulfur oxide emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 and the visible emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.41. The plan approval, if issued, will subsequently be incorporated into the state only operating permit via an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 at a later date.
Based upon this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction of for the installation of a new recuperative thermal oxidizer (RTO) for the replacement of two (2) existing thermal oxidizers. The following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
All volatile organic compounds captured from each reactor incorporated into Source ID P102 shall be ducted to Control Device C102C. The volatile organic compound destruction efficiency of Control Device C102C shall be equal to, or greater than 99% or a VOC concentration not to exceed 20 parts per million (as propane) by volume, dry basis (ppmdv) at 3% oxygen at all times.
The combustion chamber temperature of Control Device C102C shall not be less than 1,600°F at any time while controlling air contaminant emissions from any reactor incorporated in Source ID P102. Work practice requirements to operate the sources and control devices with good air pollution control practices.
Recordkeeping and Reporting conditions to verify compliance with the emission limitations and all applicable requirements
A copy of the plan approval application and the Department's review is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to David M. Shimmel, P.E., Chief, New Source Review Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3568.
19-00028B: White Pines Landfill (515 State Route 442, Millville, PA 17846) for the landfill expansion project at the White Pines Landfill in Pine Township, Columbia County. The respective facility is a state only (natural minor) facility for which a state only operating permit has been issued.
The Department's review of the information submitted by White Pines Landfill indicates that the landfill expansion will comply with applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources. Additionally, the Department has determined that the expansion satisfies best available technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Pursuant to the requirements of BAT, the expansion project which includes the permitted an increase of acceptable residual waste, will be controlled by a flare for any measurable gas which results from the expansion project. The flare is required to destroy 98% of the non-methane hydrocarbons in the produced gas. To demonstrate compliance with these limitations, White Pines Landfill will be required to conduct reference method testing on the flare. Continuous compliance demonstration will include monitoring of operational parameters of the flare.
Based on the findings above, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval with annual emission restrictions for the flare as well as monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice requirements to verify compliance with the annual emission restrictions. The annual emission restrictions for the flare can be found in the proposed plan approval as follows. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the particulate matter emissions from the exhaust of ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall not exceed 0.01 grain per dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf); the sulfur oxide emissions (expressed as SO2) from the exhaust of ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall not exceed 1.8 lb/hr or 7.7 tons in any 12 consecutive month period; the nitrogen oxide emissions (expressed as NO2) from the exhaust of ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall not exceed 0.63 lb/hr or 2.8 tons in any 12 consecutive month period; the carbon monoxide emissions from the exhaust of ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall not exceed 1.5 lb/hr or 6.57 tons in any 12 consecutive month period; the volatile organic compounds emissions expressed as (non-methane organic compound NMOC) from the inlet to ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall be reduced by at least 98%; the hazardous air pollutant emissions from the exhaust of ID C001, associated with Source ID P101, shall not exceed 1.38 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
In addition to the emission limitations above, the following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in Plan Approval 19-00028B to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12.
Initial and subsequent testing at the exhaust of the flare (ID C001) using Department-approved methods on an approximate annual basis
Monitoring requirement to detect the presence of methane gas from the wells and landfill cells on an approximate quarterly basis
Recordkeeping requirement for the flare's combustion temperature during operation and the total operational hours including the records of all required monitoring
Work practice requirement to construct and operate in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and good air pollution control practices
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. Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this 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. 19-00028B) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the plan approval.
All persons requesting additional information or submitting comments should be directed to Keith C. Allison, Chief, Facilities Permitting Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570 327 3648.
41-00086A: LBV Professional Services, LLC (350 Spruce Street, Montoursville, PA 17754) for modification of a human crematorium in Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County. The respective facility is a natural minor facility for which a state only operating permit has not been issued.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by LBV Professional Services, LLC indicates that the air contamination source to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.
The emissions from the crematorium will not exceed the following limits in any 12 consecutive month period: NOx-0.42 tons; CO-1.40 tons; VOCs-0.42 tons; SOx-0.35 tons; PM10-0.98 tons.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12.
Emission restrictions to limit the emission of air contaminants.
Work practice and monitoring requirements to operate the source and control device with good air pollution control practices.
Recordkeeping conditions to verify compliance with the work practice and monitoring requirements.
A copy of the plan approval application and the Department's review is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to David M. Shimmel, P.E., Chief, New Source Review Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3568.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
N12-035: Kuusakoski Philadelphia LLC. (3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137) for the operation of an electronics scrap recycling plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include a process which consists of a pre-treatment crusher with a 275 HP diesel-fired internal combustion engine and a ring crusher with an electric motor. Ring crusher emissions vent to a cyclone and a fabric filter.
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.
AMS 07164: Honeywell International—Frankford Plant (Margaret & Bermuda St. Philadelphia, PA 19137 to modify Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan approval requirements for two 260 MMBTU/hr boilers that burn phenol waste, natural gas, or No. 6 oil, in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. A requirement to burn at least 51% phenol waste on an annual BTU heat input basis is being modified to at least 51% phenol waste or natural gas on an annual heat input basis. A requirement is being modified to allow burning fuel oil during testing between May 1 and September 30 each year (previously only allowed during gas emergencies) and to prohibit fuel oil burning during normal operation all year (previously only prohibited from May 1 to September 30). Both modifications will result in lower emissions.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Services (AMS) will conduct a public hearing on December 4, 2012 at 321 University Avenue beginning promptly at 6:00 PM and continuing till conclusion of testimony to receive comments on the preliminary determination to approve the modification.
Copies of all documents and information concerning this permit are available for review in the office of AMS, Room 218, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543, during normal business hours. Persons wishing to review these documents or to submit written comments should contact Ms. Karen Smith (215 685-7572) at the above address. All written comments must be received by December 4, 2012. Comments received by facsimile will not be considered.
AMS 12195: Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing LLC (PES), formerly Sunoco, Inc. (R&M), (3144 Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145) to increase the hourly heat input capacity of eight (8) heaters in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This location and the Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) location in Marcus Hook, PA, Delaware County, have been determined to be one facility. The refinery fuel gas-fired heaters currently have combined heat input limits of 1,145.6 MMBTU/hr. The proposed increases will result in combined heat input limits of 1,283.2 MMBTU/hr, with an average heat input capacity limit increase of 12%. The increase in potential emissions in the application due to these capacity increases are 131.7 tons of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), 7.5 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), 10.4 tons of Particulate Matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM10) and 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5), 114.5 tons of Carbon Monoxide (CO), 0.82 ton of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) of 127,718 metric tons Carbon Dioxide equivalent CO2e), all on a rolling 12-month basis. The plan approval will contain work practice, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
19-00003: Bloomsburg University (400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permits for their facility in Bloomsburg Borough, Columbia County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 19-00003. The facility's main air emission sources are three (3) anthracite coal fired boilers, one (1) biomass boiler, and numerous small natural gas/diesel fuel fired emergency generators which have the potential to emit major quantities of sulfur oxides (SOx). The facility has the potential to emit, 10 micron or less particulate matter (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. This Title V operating permit renewal will also incorporate the terms and conditions for the operation of the biomass fired boiler authorized pursuant to plan approval 19-00003A.
The proposed Title V operating permit for renewal has incorporated the applicable MACT requirements to the sources at the facility. The proposed Title V operating permit contains applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
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. 19-00003) 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, Northcental Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
42-00174: Casella Waste Management of PA, Inc. (19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in the Sergeant Township, McKean County. The facility is a landfill. The facility's major emission sources are, 1) Landfill, 2) Fugitive Emissions and, 3) Degreaser Unit. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G because the design capacity of the facility is greater than 2.5 million mega grams or 2.5 million cubic meters. The facility is not subject to the Compliance Assurance Monitoring Rule (CAM) found in 40 C.F.R. Part 64 because the pre-controlled emission do not exceed Title V, threshold. The potential emission statement: VOC: 36.9 Tons per year (TPY), Combined HAP: 7.718 TPY, CO: 39.4 TPY, NOx: 15.8 TPY, PM-10: 3.4 TPY and, SOx: 3.0 TPY.
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
09-00177: North Penn Polishing and Plating, Inc. (40 West Park Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960) for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County. The initial permit was issued on June 27, 2007. North Penn Polishing and Plating, Inc. performs various electroplating and electro-less plating operations. Sources of emissions at this facility include two small boilers, a degreaser, and a multiple electroplating and electro-less plating tanks. The two boilers emit NOx, CO, PM, SOx, and VOC. The degreaser emits VOC and HAP. The plating tanks emit PM and HAP. Total emissions from the facility are as follows: 3.97 tons per year (tpy) of NOx, 2.22 tpy of CO, 8.44 tpy of SOx, 0.75 tpy of PM, 3.27 tpy of VOC, and 0.17 tpy of HAP. The boilers will not be subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ, as they would only burn fuel oil during periods of gas curtailment, gas supply emergencies, or for periodic testing (not to exceed 48 hours during any calendar year). Applicable conditions have been incorporated into the permit renewal. Per this permit renewal, the Decorative Chrome Tank (Source ID 101) has been converted from using hexavalent chrome to a trivalent chrome bath. Conditions have been revised as they pertain to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart N. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW have been incorporated into the permit renewal, as they apply to various non-chrome electroplating operations. These conditions are addressed under Source ID 103. The permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within the aforementioned emission rates and all applicable air quality 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
22-03089: Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. (7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111) for their animal crematory in Swatara Township, Dauphin 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 1.57 tpy of PM and 0.57 tpy of SOx. 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 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 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.
06-05090: Toppan Interamerica, Inc (378 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Morgantown, PA 19543) for the graphics arts printing facility in Caernarvon 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 11.8 tpy of VOCs, 3.5 tpy of NOx and 3.0 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 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 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.
67-03055: Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (320 North Baker Road, York, PA 17408) for their limestone crushing plant in West Manchester Township, York County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the above- mentioned facility.
The subject facility employs wet suppression for emission control and actual particulate matter (PM) emissions are estimated at less than one ton per year. 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 renewal 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. Daniel C. Husted, New Source Review Chief, 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.
31-03033: Stone Valley Welding (11582 Guyer Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652) for operation of a roll-off waste container fabrication facility located in Jackson Township, Huntingdon 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 renewal for the abovemen-tioned facility.
The actual emissions in year 2011 after taking limitations were 10.84 tons per year of VOCs and 2.17 tons per year of Total HAPs. 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. 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.
Daniel C. Husted, New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
65-00235: Alcoa, Inc. (100 Technical Drive, Alcoa Center, PA 15069) In accordance with 25 Pa Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Alcoa Technical Center to authorize the continued operation of their Research and Development facility located in the Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County.
The facility consists of five natural gas fired Boilers (rated from 36 mmbtu/hr to 10.4 mmbtu), Foil Product Coater/Laminator, Aluminum-Lithium Casting Operation, Isostatic Operation, Skim & Refractory Operation and three Emergency Generators.
The facility has baghouses to control emissions of particulate matter (PM) and a thermal oxidizer to control emissions of VOCs. This facility has the potential to emit the following type and quantity of air contaminants: 1.5 ton per year of PM10, 36.0 tons per year of NOx, 30.0 tons per year of CO and 4.0 ton per year of VOCs. The proposed SOOP renewal contains conditions relating to monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards.
Arrangements may be made to review the application at our offices. Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit renewal may written comments to Barbara Hatch, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-442-5226 (bhatch@pa.gov). 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 OP-65-00235) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if DEP, 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 DEP determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Barbara Hatch at the location identified above.
30-00183: EQT Gathering, LLC (EQT Plaza, 625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) for operation of compressor station consisting of three (3) natural gas compressor engines controlled with oxidation catalysts (2,370 hp, each), one (1) natural gas-fired emergency generator (690 hp), two (2) small catalytic heaters, two (2) triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration unit with associated reboiler controlled by a ground flare (120 MMscf/day at its Jupiter Compressor Station in Morgan Township, Greene County. This is a State Only Operating Permit submittal.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
10-00152: Triangle Gasoline Company (1100 North Main Street Extension, Butler, PA 16001-1958), to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the bulk gasoline plant (three gasoline storage tanks) with vapor recovery system. The facility also has a small parts washer. The facility is subject to the NESHAPs for Area Sources for Gasoline Bulk Plants in 40 CFR 63 Subpart BBBBBB. The gasoline throughput from the facility is less than 20,000 gallons per day. The potential VOC emissions from the facility are approximately 3 TPY. The facility is located in Butler Township, Butler County. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
N12-036: Verizon-Pennsylvania, Incorporated-Locust Central Office (1631 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) for the operation of a telecommunications facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) 1500-kilowatt emergency generators firing diesel fuel oil.
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.
N12-009: SPD Electrical System, (13500 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19116) for the operation of the following; four 648,000 BTU/hr, one 425,250 BTU/hr, one 419,650 BTU/hr, seven 292.000 BTU/hr, one 291,000 BTU/hr natural gas fired roof mounted HVAC units and, one Spray Booth and Associated Baghouse 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.
N12-035: Kuusakoski Philadelphia LLC. (3150 Orthodox Street., Philadelphia, PA 19137) for operation of an electronics scrap recycling plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's s air emission sources include a process which consists of a pre-treatment crusher with a 275 HP diesel-fired internal combustion engine and a ring crusher with an electric motor. Ring crusher emissions vent to a cyclone and a fabric filter.
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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
36-399-070: Samuel Adams Brewing Co. (7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for construction of a new can filling line with associated equipment in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh 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 Samuel Adams Brewing Company (7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for their facility located in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 36-399-070 will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-399-070 is for the construction of a new can filling line with associated equipment. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM, SOx, and CO emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP and must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emissions (opacity) shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions.
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 18701-1915.
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.: 39-399-070 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 18701-1915, 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
56910701 and NPDES No. PA0213560 and GP12-56910701. PBS Coals, Inc., (P. O. Box 260 Friedens, PA 15541). To renew the permit for the Job 10 Refuse in Brothersvalley and Somerset Townships, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP-12 Authorization. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 17, 2012. Application received: February 27, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10110107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258225. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Transfer of an inprocess bituminous surface mine application from K & A Mining in Fairview Township, Butler County affecting 28.0 acres. This transfer also includes the addition of 4.5 acres to the SMP and a revision to the NPDES to add one outfall. Receiving streams: South Branch of Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 12, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17120104 and NPDES No. PA0269531. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC (One Energy Place Latrobe, PA 15650). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County affecting 585.0 acres. Receiving streams: Weber Run classified as CWF and MF to Moshannon Creek classified as TSF and MF, Unnamed Tributaries A, B, C, and D to Moshannon Creek classified for CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 4, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
19-305-002GP12. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., (259 N. 2nd Street, Girardville, PA 17935), 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 City of Philadelphia, Trustee, Girard Estate Surface Mining Permit No. 19960101 in Conyngham, Butler and Union Townships, Columbia & Schuylkill Counties. Application received: October 3, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
31020301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0249190. U. S. Silica Company, P. O. Box 187, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-0187, renewal of NPDES Permit, Brady Township, Huntingdon County. Receiving stream(s): Mill Creek classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 5, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26070603 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251097. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc. (2611 Memorial Boulevard, Connellsville, PA 15425). Revision application for land use change from unmanaged natural habitat to industrial/commercial use to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Georges Township, Fayette County, affecting 65.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to York Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: October 12, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10120303 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259322. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial minerals mine in Worth Township, Butler County affecting 335.9 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 11, 2012.
1270-10120303-E-1. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to mine through and reconstruct a portion of unnamed tributary Nos. 1 and 3 to Slippery Rock Creek in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: October 11, 2012.
1270-10120303-E-2. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining and support activities within the 100 foot barrier of unnamed tributary No. 9 to Slippery Rock Creek in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: October 11, 2012.
1270-10120303-E-3. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to mine through and reconstruct a portion of unnamed tributary No. 10 to Slippery Rock Creek in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: October 11, 2012.
1270-10120303-E-4. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to mine through and reconstruct portions of unnamed tributary Nos. 13 and 13A to Slippery Rock Creek in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: October 11, 2012.
10120303. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Request to impact 7.4 acres of wetlands and construct 11.72 acres of replacement wetlands in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: October 11, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58101001. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.5 acres on property owned by John Koromlan. Application received August 10, 2012.
58101002. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Auburn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on property owned by David & Joanne Wright. Application received August 10, 2012.
38120301. Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, (1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in North Annville Township, Lebanon County affecting 170.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Swatara Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 4, 2012.
58120302. Meshoppen Stone, Inc., (P. O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Middletown Township, Susquehanna County affecting 32.6 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to North Branch Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 11, 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0235709 (Mining Permit No. 56061301), RoxCOAL, Inc., (P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Kimberly Run Mine in Somerset Township, Somerset County to increase daily discharge limits for approved NPDES Outfall 003. Surface Acres Affected 66.9, Underground Acres Affected 2,318.5. Receiving stream: Kimberly Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Coxes Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 10, 2010. Application received: August 13, 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.
Outfall 003 discharges to: Kimberly Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 59` 46" Long: 78° 59` 49") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.0 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.7 2.1 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.2 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 41 82 103 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) REPORT NPDES No. PA0235407 (Mining Permit No. 03991301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal and revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Logansport Mine in Bethel, Burrell, Gilpin and Parks Townships, Armstrong County. The separate revision application adds 18.6 surface acres to install Taylor Run Portal and add NPDES Outfall 005. Surface Acres Affected 115.7, Underground Acres Affected 7,833.9. Receiving Streams: Unnamed Tributaries to Allegheny River, Allegheny River, and Taylor Run, all classified for the following use: WWF. The renewal application was considered administratively complete on October 13, 2011, and the revision application was considered administratively complete on November 23, 2010. The renewal application was received July 27, 2011, and the revision application was received August 18, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 44` 11.7" Long: 79° 34` 52.8") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.9 - Iron (mg/l) 1.0 1.9 2.4 Manganese (mg/l) 0.4 0.7 0.9 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.5 Sulfates (mg/l) 470 939 1174 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 36 72 90 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 002 discharges to: Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 44` 16.7" Long: 79° 35` 05.7") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.2 - 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 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Outfall 003 discharges to: Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 44` 07.4" Long: 79° 35` 04.6") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.86 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 44` 9.8" Long: 79° 35` 33.1") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.9 - Iron (mg/l) 1.0 1.9 2.4 Manganese (mg/l) 0.4 0.7 0.9 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.5 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 36 72 90 Sulfates (mg/l) 470 939 1174 Outfall 005 discharges to: Taylor Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 42` 27" Long: 79° 34` 13") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.86 - 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 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0249190 (Mining permit no. 31020301), U. S. Silica Company, 12942 Oriskany Road, Mapleton Depot, PA 17052, renewal of an NPDES permit for a sandstone quarry in Brady Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 92.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Mill Creek, classified for the following use(s): trout stocked fishery. Application received: October 5, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mill Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001A N 002A N NPDES No. PA0269131 (Mining permit no. 31120801), Robert B. Colton, 11368 Old Town Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652, new NPDES permit for small noncoal (industrial mineral) surface mine in Miller Township, Huntingdon County, affecting 4.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Standing Stone Creek, classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. This receiving stream is not included in any TMDL. Application received: July 23, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Sediment Pond Y with associated infiltration gallery
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