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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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
15-0141: Carriage Pennsylvania Holdings, Inc.— d/b/a Green Earth Cremation (736 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335) to allow repositioning of a charge during the cremation cycle at their facility in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. The provisions of this plan approval will subsequently be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-0027J: Johnson Matthey, Inc.—Catalytic Systems Division (456 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087) for modification of condition language in the existing Plan Approval 15-0027J to revise the pH operating limits for the Line 14 Ammonia Scrubber (Source ID: C018) and the Line 15 Ammonia Scrubber (Source ID: C019) for their facility in Atglen Township, Chester County. The provisions of the modified plan approval will subsequently be incorporated into the existing Title V Operating Permit No. 15-00027 through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
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
26-00599A: PPL Renewable Energy, LLC (Two North Ninth Street (GEN-PL2), Allentown, PA 18101) for installation up to 2 landfill gas-fired internal combination engines to utilize existing landfill gas for the production of electricity at Veolia ES Chestnut Valley Landfill in German Township, Fayette County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
62-017U: United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) for modification of plan approval 62-017R for the inclusion of particulate matter emission limits that include both condensable and filterable emissions in Warren City, Warren County. This is a Title V facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-0112F: Palmer International, Inc. (2036 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474) to modify an existing reactor (Source ID 129) and condenser (Source ID C03) and install two (2) new reactors (each equipped with its own condenser) at their facility in Skippack Township, Montgomery County. Emissions from all three reactors (with condensers) are controlled by an existing thermal oxidizer (Source ID C02), with a destruction efficiency of 95%. The two new reactors will be heated by two individual 4-MMBtu thermal heaters. Potential annual emissions from this project are: 1.87 TPY for VOC; 4.68 TPY for NOx; 2.89 TPY for CO; 0.26 TPY for PM; 0.54 TPY for SOx; and 1.49 TPY for HAP. Per 25 Pa. Code § 123.13, emissions of filterable PM from the thermal oxidizer shall not exceed 0.04 grains per dry standard cubic feet. Per 25 Pa. Code § 123.11, emissions of PM from the thermal heaters shall be limited to 0.4 lb/MMBtu. Per 25 Pa. Code § 123.22, emissions of SOx from the thermal heaters shall be limited to 1.2 lb/MMBtu. Fuel usage from the thermal heaters shall be monitored and recorded to estimate actual emissions using AP-42 emissions factors. Process information shall be recorded from the reactors and condensers to estimate actual emissions from the process using mass balance. Temperature readings from the condensers shall be monitored and recorded to ensure that emissions are properly controlled prior to the thermal oxidizer. The thermal oxidizer shall continue to operate in accordance with the facility's State Only Operating Permit No. 46-00112 to ensure that emissions of VOC are reduced by 95%. This project is not subject to NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, PSD, NSR, or CAM. The Plan Approval will contain additional monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating conditions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
45-302-078: Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. (Discovery Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370) for replacement of Boiler No. 1, and equipped Boilers Nos. 2 and 3 (500 and 800 hp, respectively), with dual fuel burners, which will fire either #2 fuel oil (with maximum 0.5 weight percent sulfur) or natural gas for their facility in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval No. 45-302-078 to Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., Discovery Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370 for their facility in Pocono Township, Monroe County. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V operating permit # 45-00005 through an administrative amendment at a later date, and the action will be published as a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Sanofi Pasteur proposes replacement of Boiler No. 1, and equipped Boilers Nos. 2 and 3 (500 and 800 hp, respectively), with dual fuel burners, which will fire either No. 2 fuel oil (with maximum 0.5 weight percent sulfur) or natural gas. In addition, Sanofi Pasteur proposes to replace the dual fuel burner on Boiler No. 6 with another manufacturer's dual fuel burner in order to evaluate whether maintenance and operation will be facilitated. Each proposed burner and boiler combination will be equipped with a low NOx burner with flue gas recirculation to minimize NOx emissions. The proposed boilers will operate up to 8,760 hours per year at full capacity after modification. In addition, economizers will be added to these units, thus increasing energy efficiency while reducing stack exit temperature and atmospheric dispersion.
The following emission limitations are set for each boiler.
NOx emissions—From BAT, 30 PPM @ 3% O2 when firing with natural gas.
90 PPM @ 3% O2 when firing with #2 fuel oil.
CO emission—From BAT, 100 PPM at 3% O2.
The facility is located in an area designated as a marginal nonattainment area for O3. The project area is also included in the northeast Ozone Transport Region (OTR). The facility is currently a major source for NOx emissions only. The federally enforceable limit chosen by the company for the NOx emission will keep the proposed emission increase from the facility below the NSR applicability triggering thresholds from the proposed new sources. Thus, the modification of sources will not subject the facility to the provisions of NA NSR for NOx. Emissions of SO2, CO, NOx, TSP, PM10, lead, asbestos, beryllium, mercury, vinyl chloride, fluorides, sulfuric acid mist, hydrogen sulfide, total reduced sulfur, and reduced sulfur compounds associated with the proposed projects will be below the PSD significant emission rates as the company will maintained the emissions from the entire facility below the PSD PALs level and thus are not subject to PSD review.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place conditions in the plan approval.
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 applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the applications 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.: 45-302-078 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 Raymond Kempa, P.E., Environmental Group Manager, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
AMS 10277A: Veolia Energy (2600 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146) for the Veolia Energy has requested Air Management Services (AMS) to modify the AMS Plan approval 10277 for the construct and operate two (2) 297.91 MMBTU/hr rapid fire package boilers burning natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil.
The modification includes de-commissioning of Boiler 24 instead of Boiler 2 and 6-month extension for construction.
The facility will maintain the facility wide emission for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), particulate matter (PM), particulate matter-10 (PM-10), carbon monoxide (CO), and ammonia (NH3) as permitted in Plan Approval 97019. Each boiler will be installed with induce flue gas recirculation and low NOx burners. The permit will contain operating, testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure that the boilers operate within all applicable requirements.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
Moxie Patriot LLC,
Moxie Patriot Generation Plant
Clinton Township, Lycoming CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Co., 2311 Route 54 Highway, Montgomery, Pa. 17752 to discuss the proposed air quality plan approval 41-00084A for construction of a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant to produce 936 MW or less of electricity in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
Staff from DEP's Air Quality Program will explain the application review process and applicable regulations, and Moxie Patriot, LLC officials will review the project with the audience. These presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with citizens.
Moxie Patriot, LLC submitted a Plan Approval 41-00084A application to the Department on January 20, 2012, for construction of a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant at a site located in Clinton Township, Lycoming County. The project consists of two power blocks, and each block includes a combustion gas turbine and a steam turbine. Each combined-cycle process will also include a heat recovery steam generator and supplemental duct burners and other ancillary sources. The heat input rating of each combustion gas turbine is 2890 MMBtu/hr (HHV) or less, and the heat input rating of each supplemental duct burner is equal to 387 MMBtu/hr (HHV) or less.
The proposed project is subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality regulations of 40 CFR 52.21, the New Source Review (NSR) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.218, and the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Therefore, the proposed facility will be a Title V facility. The Department has determined that the proposed levels of the air contaminants emissions satisfy best available control technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) requirements as well as the Department's BAT requirements. Moxie performed an air quality analysis that adequately demonstrated that the proposed emissions due to the project will not cause or significantly contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Additionally, the Department published a notice of intent to issue the plan approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on September 29, 2012, for comments regarding the proposed Plan Approval 41-00084A.
The public meeting will be followed by a DEP public hearing beginning 8:00 p.m. during which time citizens will have an opportunity to present oral testimony regarding the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval application. Anyone who wishes to present oral testimony during the public hearing may register that evening prior to the hearing. Citizens will have a maximum of five minutes each to present testimony. Written testimony of any length also will be accepted. The testimony will be recorded by a court reporter and transcribed into a written document. DEP will respond in writing to all relevant testimony provided during the public hearing.
Persons unable to attend the public hearing can submit three copies of a written statement to the Department by the close of business on Monday, January 14, 2013. The statement should be sent to: Muhammad Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, 208 West Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, Pa. 17701.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Daniel Spadoni at 570-327-3659 or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-00098: PPL Renewable Energy, LLC (Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101) for a plan approval to construct and operate three (3) 1,600 kW Caterpillar model G3520C landfill gas fired engines at their facility in Glendon Borough, Northampton County. The Department of Environmental Protection's review of the information submitted by PPL Renewable Energy indicates that the proposed engines will meet all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the BAT requirements. The company shall comply with 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall comply with 123.41 for visible emissions. The engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ and WWW requirements. 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. The CO emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 250 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The SO2 emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 250 tpy, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 tpy, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The formaldehyde emissions from the facility will be 24.31 tpy, based on a 12-month rolling sum making it a major source a single HAP. The total HAPs from the facility will be 25.41 tpy of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum making it a major source for combined HAPs. The proposed Title V Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources 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 William Weaver, Program Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702,
36-05140: Valley Proteins, Inc. (693 Wide Hollow Road, East Earl, PA 17519) for rendering operations at the Terre Hill plant in East Earl Township, Lancaster County. This is a major modification to the facility's Title V Operating Permit issued in June of 2011.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to modify an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility. The modification includes changes made to the monitoring approach for the facility's scrubbers controlling emissions from the plant's rendering operations. These proposed changes will not have any effect on the facility's current rate of emissions.
The plant is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements) and G (relating to Title V operating permit requirements). The plant's newest boiler is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—New Source Performance Standards for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. All three of the facility's existing boilers are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The facility has annual emissions of approximately 36.0 tpy of NOx, 33.0 tpy of CO, 1.5 tpy of PM10, and 1.0 tpy of VOCs.
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.
Tom 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.
67-05113: Graham Architectural Products Corp. (1551 MT Rose Ave., York, PA 17403) for operation of its metal window and door manufacturing facility in Spring Garden 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 abovemen- tioned facility.
The actual emissions in year 2011 were 8.95 tons of VOC and 3.5 tons of Toluene. 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.
William Weaver, Air Program Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
25-00029: Erie Coke Corp. (PO Box 6180, Erie, PA 16512) for the re-issuance of a Title V Permit for the foundry coke producing plant in the City of Erie, Erie County. The facility's major emission sources include 2 coke oven gas-fired boilers (1 rated at 60 million Btu/hr and 1 at 77.2 million Btu/hr), coke oven batteries A and B, by-product recovery processes, and wastewater treatment. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit HAPs and VOCs. Emissions for the year 2011 were 73.2 tons CO, 105.9 tons NOx, 131.2 tons SOx, 71.19 tons VOCs, and 34.3 tons PM-10. This facility is subject to the following federal standards: 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart L, NESHAPs for Coke Oven Batteries; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart CCCCC, NESHAPs for Coke Ovens—Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDD, NESHAPs for ICI Boilers and Process Heaters; and 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart L, NESHAPs for Benzene Emissions from Coke By-product Recovery Plants. Since the facility is major for VOCs, it is subject to RACT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.95. The Battery underfire system is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring and CAM requirements are added to the renewal permit to comply with 40 CFR Part 64.
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
15-00085: Lincoln University (1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352) for a state-only, natural minor operating permit in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. The permit was issued on 12-10-2002 and was subsequently renewed on 11-30-2007. The facility is a college campus that has three (3) boilers, thirty-one (31) combustion sources, and thirteen (13) generators as primary pollution sources. The facility has reported an average 8.16 tons of NOx emission for CY2010-2011. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-00046: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (575 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-2634) for a hospital facility in the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. The sources at the facility include three (3) natural gas / #2 fuel oil fired boilers. Reported emissions for year 2011 from the facility include carbon monoxide (CO)—3.5 tpy, nitrogen oxides (NOx)—5.0 tpy, particulate matter (PM10)—0.30 tpy, sulfur oxides (SOx)—0.10 tpy, and volatile organic compounds (VOC)—0.30 tpy, which are 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Program Manager at 717-705-4702.
67-03079: Hercon Pharmaceuticals, LLC (101 Sinking Spring Lane, Emigsville PA 17318) for operation of transdermal coating line with VOC control in Manchester Township, York County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2007.
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 the potential-to-emit approximately 15 tpy VOC and less than 1 tpy combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping 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.
William Weaver, Program Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4702, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
06-03152: Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. (P. O. Box 38, 1227 Valley Road, Mertztown, PA 19539-0038) for operation of their synthetic resins and specialty asphalts manufacturing operations in Longswamp 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 past actual emissions of 6.4 tpy CO, 3.0 tpy NOx, 0.8 tpy PM10, 6.4 tpy SOx, 0.4 tpy VOC, 0.1 tpy of a single HAP (formaldehyde), and 0.1 tpy combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart AAAAAAA—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing & 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
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.
Tom 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
14-00025: RESTEK Corp. (110 Benner Circle, Bellefonte, PA 16823) for their manufacturing facility in Benner Township, Centre County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above mentioned facility. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 0.20 TPY of CO; 0.07 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.96 TPY of NOx; 2.70 TPY of VOC and 2.70 TPY of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Northcentral Regional Office at 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, Pa 17701.
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.
Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, may be contacted at 570-327-3648, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, Pa 17701, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
14-00027: HRI Inc. (1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) for their Curtain Gap hot mix asphalt plant in Marion Township, Centre County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 49.60 TPY of CO; 6.04 TPY of PM/PM10; 32.72 TPY of NOx; 24.17 TPY of VOC; 6.56 TPY of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and 32,510 TPY of CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Northcentral Regional Office at 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, Pa 17701.
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.
Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, may be contacted at 570-327-3648, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, Pa 17701, 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
04-00222: J.P. Austin Associates, Inc. (1060 24th St. Ext., Beaver Falls, PA, 15010-3668) located in the city of Beaver Falls, Beaver County. Emission sources at this facility include two natural gas-fired, exfoliation furnaces rated at 1.08 mmbtu/hr and 1.32 mmbtu/hr for expanding raw vermiculite, various hoppers, screw conveyors and bucket elevators for moving the material through the plant, cyclonic material separators and plant haul roads and surfaces. Potential emissions from the emission sources at this facility are estimated to be approximately 1.0 ton per year of NOx and particulate matter. Actual emissions from the facility are much lower as the facility generally operates one shift per day. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
20-00262: Generant Co., Inc. (18254 Technology Drive, Meadville, PA 16335-8380) for renewal of a Natural Minor Permit to operate vales and pipe fittings manufacturing facility in City of Meadville, Crawford County. The facility's emitting sources included, 1) Passivation & Brass Bright Dip Line, 2) Lubrication Booth and, 3) Miscellaneous Degreaser Units (2). This is a Natural Minor facility due to its potential to emit of pollutants are less than the Title V threshold limits. The facility is not subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW and XXXXXX. The potential emission of alkaline and nitric acid fume is 16.13 tons per year.
25-00886: Vincent Cross Paving, Inc. (11620 Lake Pleasant Road, Union City, PA 16438) to re-issue the Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for this asphalt paving material manufacturing plant in Venango Township, Erie County. The facility's primary sources of emissions are a hot mix asphalt batch plant and the associated equipment. The only pollutant with potential emissions above the major source level is Carbon Monoxide (CO). Particulate matter is the pollutant with the next greatest potential for emissions which are no greater than 30 tons per year. In order to maintain status as a minor source, asphalt production is limited to no more than 440,000 tons per year. This production rate will limit CO emissions to no more than 90 tons per year.
25-00958: Ridg-U-Rak—State Line Plant (12340 Gay Road, North East, PA 16428) to re-issue a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a Metal Shelving Manufacturing Facility, in North East Township, Erie County. The emissions from this facility have been reduced to well below major source levels.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
S12-017: Dietz & Watson Inc. (5701 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135) for the processing of lunch meat, hot dogs, hams, roast beef, sausage, and turkey products in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) 11.82 MMBTU/hr natural gas, #2 oil, or propane-fired boilers, eleven (11) 1.65 MMBTU/hr or less natural gas or propane-fired food processing ovens, three (3) used oil and/or #2 oil-fired heaters, each rated less than 1 MMBTU/hr, one (1) diesel-fired emergency generator, and gasoline loading station.
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.
N12-010: SEPTA-Elmwood Trolley Shop (7311 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142) for operation of two (2) each 3.08 MMBTU/hr H.B. Smith Boilers, firing #2 and Natural gas, One (1) .44 MMBTU/hr pressure washer, Two (2) each 0.35 MMBTU/hr space heaters, a Parts washer.
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.
N12-012: SEPTA-Fern Rock Subway Shop (11th and Grange Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141) for operation of two (2) each 9.96 MMBTU/hr Cleaver Brooks Boilers, firing No. 2 and Natural gas, three (3) each 0.456 MMBTU/hr Pressure Washers, a 80 kW Emergency generator, a paint booth and eight (8) Parts washers,
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.
N12-024: SEPTA-Wayne Junction Car House (4500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141) for operation of two (2) each 2.51 MMBTU/hr, one (1) 2.05 MMBTU/hr boilers firing No. 2 and Natural gas, and a .60 MMBTU/hr space heater, a Spray can paint booth, Parts washer, and Pressure Washer.
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.
S11-023: United States Mint (151 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106) for the production of medal and coin dies, coins of all denominations for general circulation, and a limited amount of commemorative coins in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) natural gas-fired annealing gas generators each rated less than 1.0 MMBTU/hr controlled by two (2) catalytic oxidizer, five (5) natural gas-fired rotary annealing furnaces each rated at 4.048 MMBTU/hr, two (2) natural gas-fired die shop furnaces each rated at 200,000 BTU/hr, a diesel-fired emergency generator, two (2) spray booths with filters for lacquer medal coating, and alcohol and aerosol wipe cleaners, and nine (9) cold cleaning degreasers.
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.
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
39-399-071: Samuel Adams Brewing Co. (7880 Penn Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for their facility 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 Township, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-399-071 will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-399-071 is for the installation of a new 88 MMBTU boiler which will fire on Natural Gas and number 2 oil. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.22 for Sulfur Compound Emissions. The company is subject to NSPS Subpart Dc requirements. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. 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.: 39-399-071 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
11051301 and NPDES No. PA0235652. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To renew the permit the Cresson Mine in Cresson, Allegheny, and Munster Townships and Cresson and Sankertown Boroughs, Cambria County and related NPDES permit. Site is non-activated. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2012. Application received: June 8, 2012.
56831602 and NPDES No. PA0214469. Reitz Coal Company, LLC, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963). To renew the permit for the Reitz No. 4 Plant in Shade Township and Central City Borough, Somerset County and related NPDES permit for reclamation/water treatment. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2012. Application received: June 1, 2012.
32031701 and NPDES No. PA0235555. Homer City Generation, LP, (800 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06927). To transfer the permit for the Dixon Run Central Treatment Facility in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit from EME Homer City Generation, LP. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 13, 2012. Application received: September 19, 2012.
32753702 and NPDES No. PA0235849. Homer City Generation, LP, (800 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06927). To transfer the permit for the Homer City Refuse Disposal in Center Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit from EME Homer City Generation, LP. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 13, 2012. Application received: September 19, 2012.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11020101 and NPDES No. PA0249203. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 141.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Fallentimber Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 31, 2012.
Permit No. 56120114 and NPDES No. PA0269158. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Elk Lick and Summit Townships, Somerset County, affecting 353.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Casselman River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 15, 2012.
56060105 and NPDES No. PA024997. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Suite 2800, Latrobe, PA 15650, revision of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to change the land use from unmanaged natural habitat to industrial/commercial use in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 120.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Quemahoning Creek to the Stoney Creek River to the Conemaugh River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria-Somerset Authority. (There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream). Application received: October 25, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
GP12-63090101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for authorization under General Permit BAQ-GPA/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms, and conditions of authorization GP-63090101 to operate a portable coal crusher to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 367 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Sugar Run, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. GP12 application received: November 1, 2012.
GP12-63120102. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for authorization under General Permit BAQ-GPA/GP12 and is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms, and conditions of authorization GP-63120102 to operate a portable coal crusher to a bituminous surface mine, located in Fallowfield & Somerset Townships, Washington County, affecting 99.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. GP12 application received: November 5, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16070104. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Limestone Township, Clarion County affecting 30.2 acres. Receiving streams: Poe Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: November 5, 2012.
16120104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259349. Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Elk Township, Clarion County affecting 93.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Canoe Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 7, 2012.
33080108. P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Revision to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to add 35.8 acres in Porter Township, Jefferson County affecting 457.8 acres. Receiving streams: Sugarcamp Run, Hamilton Run, and unnamed tributary to Hamilton Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 7, 2012.
1192-33080108-E-2. P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Revision to an existing stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 50 feet of the east side of Hamilton Run in Porter Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Sugarcamp Run, Hamilton Run, and unnamed tributary to Hamilton Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 7, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17060107 and NPDES No. PA0256391. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface/auger mine in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 294.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Deer Creek; Deer Creek classified for the following uses: Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 5, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
49840103C4. Reading Anthracite Company, (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), boundary correction to increase the permitted acres from 106.3 to 188.8 of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in East Cameron and Mt. Carmel Townships, Northumberland County, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: October 11, 2012.
49120102. Clinton M. Wynn Mining, (419 Shingara Lane, Sunbury, PA 17801), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite surface mine operation in West Cameron and Zerbe Townships, Northumberland County 84.1 acres, Zerbe Run and Carbon Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 24, 2012.
54851317C. Blackwood Mining, (540 East Center Street, Ashland, PA 17921), correction to an existing anthracite underground mine operation to add another slope in Reilly Township, Schuylkill affecting 4.5 acres, receiving stream: Panther Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 29, 2012.
54890201C3. Coal Castle Fuels, Inc., (101 N. Center Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation to include strip mining, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Cass Township, Schuylkill County affecting 82.24 acres, receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 31, 2012.
54-305-029GP12. Coal Castle Fuels, Inc., (101 N. Center Street, Pottsville, PA 17901), 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. 54890201 in Cass Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: October 31, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16970307. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0227609 in Beaver, Licking & Richland Townships, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Turkey Run, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 31, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08830301 and NPDES No. PA0608874. Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Company, Inc. (2105 South Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871). Revision of an existing large noncoal (sand and gravel) permit to increase the active mine and drainage area adding new bond authorization and modify NPDES located in Athens Township, Bradford County affecting 305.0 acres. Receiving streams: Chemung River classified for Warm Water Fishes. Application received: November 5, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
64050804. Tompkins Bluestone Co., Inc., (325 Tar Hollow Road, P. O. Box 776, Hancock, NY 13783), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Upper Hills R.C. Club. Application received: October 9, 2012.
40950803. Tom Piatt, (8 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, PA 18708), Stage I & II bond release from a quarry operation in Lake Township, Luzerne County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Wendy Piatt. Application received: October 10, 2012.
54120301. Summit Anthracite, Inc., (196 Vista Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Porter Township, Schuylkill County affecting 199.0 acres, receiving stream: Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 31, 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. PA0214248 (Mining Permit No. 63743702), Eighty Four Mining Company, (PO Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for Mine 84 Refuse Area in Somerset Township, Washington County. Surface Acres Affected 601. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Center Branch Pigeon Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River Watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on September 15, 2010. Application received June 4, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Center Branch Pigeon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 08` 20.57" Long: 80° 02` 59.59") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.15 - Iron (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.4 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.9 2.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 2.1 2.6 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 60 119 149 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 008 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Center Branch Pigeon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 08` 11.64" Long: 80° 03` 2769") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.383 - Iron (mg/l) 1.2 2.5 3.1 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.8 3.7 4.6 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 141 283 383 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 009 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Center Branch Pigeon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 40° 06` 55" Long: 80° 01` 19") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.728 - Iron (mg/l) 1.3 2.7 3.3 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 51 102 127 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235385 (Mining Permit No. 03801302), Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, (PO Box 219, 400 Overview Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Margaret No. 7 Mine Water Treatment Plant in Plumcreek and Cowanshannock Townships, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 26.2. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Cherry Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek TMDL and Unnamed Tributary to Huskin Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Huskins Run TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on March 13, 2012. Application received September 1, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Cherry Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 44` 17" Long: 79° 22` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.3 - Iron (mg/l) 0.5 0.9 1.1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) 0.1 0.19 0.24 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Huskins Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 46` 18" Long: 79° 22` 42") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.11 - Iron (mg/l) 0.28 0.56 0.7 Manganese (mg/l) 0.25 0.5 0.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.15 0.3 0.4 NPDES No. PA0214469 (Mining Permit No. 56831602), Reitz Coal Company, LLC, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Reitz No. 4 Plant in Shade Township and Central City Borough, Somerset County. Receiving stream: Dark Shade Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TDML. The application was considered administratively complete on November 7, 2012. Application received June 1, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dark Shade Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 05` 14" Long: 78° 50` 12") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.029 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settable Solids (mg/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0100803 (Mining Permit No. 17841607), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Bigler Coal Preparation Plant in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Surface Acres Affected 84.2. Receiving stream: Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on July 20, 2011. Application received December 27, 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: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 59` 44" Long: 78° 19` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - <0.01 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 59` 39" Long: 78° 19` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - <0.01 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 59` 42" Long: 78° 19` 08") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - <0.01 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Settable Solids (ml/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT
Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. 0257893 (Mining Permit No. 17120101), Forcey Coal, Inc., (475 Banian Road, Madera PA 16661) new NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Lumber City Borough, Clearfield County, affecting 55.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use: Warm Water Fishery (West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL). Application received: April 6, 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 outfall listed below discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-1 Y Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0224162 (Mining permit no. 28010302), David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for non-coal surface mining activities in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 48.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Muddy Run, classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Conococheague Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: September 4, 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 stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Muddy Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) SP 4001 N SP 4003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum 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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