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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 Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Former Schaefferstown Elementary School, 301 North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown, Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County. SSM Group, Inc., 1047 North Park Road, Reading, PA 19610, on behalf of Eastern Lebanon County School District, 180 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health standard. Future use of the currently unused site will be as a school or administrative offices for the school district.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Evangelical Community Hospital, Kelly Township, Union County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601 on behalf of Evangelical Community Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with fuel oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
42-028E: Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc. (One Glass Place, Port Allegany, PA 16743) for the Repair Project (rebricking/repair of Furnace 3, rebricking Shop 33/34 forehearth, and repair Shop 33/34 IS machine) and adding oxygen enriched air staging (OEAS) at Furnace 3 in accordance with the Global Consent Decree in Port Allegany Borough, McKean 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
43-309B: Bucks Fabricating (3547 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130-2325) for the construction of two (2) new paint booths. One of these booths is a replacement for source 103 (surface coating) in the facility state only operating permit. The second booth is to allow the processing of larger products. This facility is located in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 43-309B to Bucks Fabricating for the construction of two (2) new paint booths. This facility is located in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 43-309B is for the construction of two (2) new paint booths. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the combined subject sources will have the potential to emit approximately 30 tons of year of volatile organic compounds.
The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: David Aldenderfer, Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3637
Public Meeting and Public Hearing
Angelina Gathering Company, Greenzweig Compressor Station
Herrick Township, Bradford County.The Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Co., 6149 Herrickville Road, Wyalusing, to discuss the proposed Air Quality plan approval, 08-00030B, submitted by Angelina Gathering Company for expansion of its Greenzweig Compressor Station in Herrick Township, Bradford County.
Staff from DEP's Air Quality Program will explain the application review process and applicable regulations, and Angelina Gathering Company officials will review the project with the audience. These presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with citizens.
Angelina Gathering Company submitted a Plan Approval 08-00030B application on April 21, 2011, to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for construction of a natural-gas-fired compressor engine equipped with an oxidation catalyst at the Greenzweig Compressor Station located in Herrick Township, Bradford County. The plan would include a fifth 1775 horsepower, 4SLB, natural gas-fired Caterpillar engine to provide power to abnatural gas compressor, which would increase the pressure of the incoming natural gas to the facility and discharge the gas at a higher pressure for transport to a network of pipelines. The proposed engine will be equipped with a ''clean burn'' electronic control system to control NOx emissions. Additionally, the carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde emissions from the proposed engine will be controlled by a GT Exhaust Systems oxidation catalyst unit. The potential emissions of all criteria air contaminants, including greenhouse gases (''GHG''), from the proposed project will not exceed the major emission thresholds. Therefore, the facility will be a minor facility. Additionally, the Department published a notice of intent to issue the plan approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on November 5, 2011, for comments regarding the proposed Plan Approval 08-00030B.
The public meeting will be followed by a DEP public hearing beginning at 8:00 p.m. during which time citizens will have an opportunity to present oral testimony regarding the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval. 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, April 2, 2012. 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: William Charlton, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
Public Hearing
32-00055H: EME Homer City Generation, LP
Homer City Generating Station FGD Installation
Black Lick and Center Townships, Indiana County Per 25 Pa. Code § 127.48 notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Homer-Center High School, 70 Wildcat Lane, Homer City, PA 15748.
The hearing is to take testimony concerning the Department's intent to issue a Plan Approval to EME Homer City Generation, LP for the installation of Alstom Novel Integrated Desulfurization systems with fabric filters on Unit 1 & 2 at the Homer City Generating Station in Black Lick and Center Townships, Indiana County. Air emission sources to be added to the facility include lime and byproduct material handling systems. NID systems are being installed primarily to reduce SO2 emissions from Unit 1 & 2. Secondary control of PM/PM10/PM2.5, VOC, mercury, lead, sulfuric acid mist, hydrogen chloride, and fluorides is expected. The Department published a separate notice of intent to issue this plan approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to allow for public comments regarding the proposed plan approval.
Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact Community Relations Coordinator, John Poister, at (412) 442-4203 before March 14, 2012, to register.
Persons unable to attend the public hearing can submit three copies of a written statement to the department within 10 days thereafter. The statement should be sent to: Alan Binder, Air Quality Program, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact John Poister or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how DEP may accommodate your needs.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
67-03098: White Rose Crematorium, LLC (420 Pattison Street, York, PA 17403) for operation of their human crematory facility in York City, 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.
Actual facility emissions for 2010 were: 0.4 tons NOx, 1.4 tons CO, 0.98 tons PM, 0.35 tons SO2, and 0.4 tons VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the 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.
06-05084: Electro Space Fabricators, Inc. (300 West High Street, Topton, PA 19562), for the steel and aluminum enclosure manufacturing facility in Topton Borough, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has actual emissions of 1.4 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the 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.
36-03188: Dorma Door Controls, Inc. (Dorma Drive, Reamstown, PA 17567) for operation of a door controls manufacturing operation in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster 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's actual overall emissions of VOCs were reported to be less than 10 tons 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facilities 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
17-00046: HPM Industries, Inc.—Atlas Pressed Metals (125 Tom Mix Drive, DuBois, PA 15801) on November 18, 2011, to issue a state only operating permit for their powdered metal parts manufacturing facility in the City of DuBois, Clearfield County. The facility's main sources include (5) sintering furnaces, a dip sizing operating, and an oil impregnation system. The facility has the potential to emit sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
08-00010: Global Tungsten & Powders, Corp. (Hawes Street, Towanda, PA 18848-0504), for their facility in North Towanda Township, Bradford County. The facility produces powders, semi-finished products and components made from tungsten, molybdenum and phosphor. The facility has the potential to emit less than the major thresholds for SOx, PM, and HAPs. The facility has the potential to emit greater than the major thresholds for CO, NOx, VOCs, and GHG. However, the permittee has voluntarily elected to restrict the natural gas usage at the facility to reduce the CO, NOx, VOC, and GHG emissions to below the major thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions.
41-00045: RP's Machinery Sales (175 Old Route 220 Highway, PO Box 507, Jersey Shore, PA 17740) on January 19, 2012, to issue a state only operating permit for their steel (bridge parts) fabrication facility located in Piatt Township, Lycoming County. The facility's main sources include a shot blast machine, oxygen-propane burning machines, and a surface coating operation. The facility has the potential to emit sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
03-00151: Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) for bituminous coal and lignite surface mining at the Dutch Run Preparation Plant (Darmac Number 2) in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal Application submittal.
63-00064: North Central Processing, Inc. / Donora Site (2002 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033) for the operation of drying and sizing metallurgical coke located in Carroll Township, Washington 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 above mentioned facility.
The subject facility consists of a 12.78 MMBtu.hr natural gas Gencor dryer equipped with a 14,000 cfm baghouse, one hopper, one double deck screen, one pug mill, one bucket elevator, four storage silos and various covered/enclosed conveyors. The facility has the potential to emit 28.10 tpy PM, 4.82 tpy NOx, 26.72 tpy CO, 2.41 tpy VOC and 3.37 tpy SOx. The facility is required to conduct a weekly survey of the facility during daylight hours while the facility is operating to ensure compliance with the visible emission, fugitive emission and malodor restrictions. Records of the weekly survey performed must be recorded. Tons of coke shipped on a weekly and monthly basis, hours of operation of the pug mill, dates of filter changes on control devices and any preventative and corrective maintenance performed must be recorded in an on-site log. Stockpiles shall be kept as compact as possible to limit exposure to the wind. Material shall be stockpiled in such a manner that it may be adequately wetted as necessary to control fugitive emissions. The plant access roadway shall be paved with an asphalt surface. This road, as well as 250 feet of State Route 837 on both sides of the plant access road, shall be kept free of debris and maintained in good working condition acceptable to the Department. A pressurized water truck shall be available at this site. All conveyor belts except for the feed belt into the dryer are to be covered at all times. Loading from Silo #1 and #2 must remain inside enclosed building, building doors remain closed, and building baghouse operating to capture particulate. Truck loading from Silo #3 and #4 must be performed using pneumatic methods. Particulate matter emissions are not to exceed 0.04 gr/dscf. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Sheila Shaffer, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-00064).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
32-00409: Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a coal preparation plant, known as the Starford Mine Coal Preparation Plant, located in Green Township, Indiana County.
The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of screens, conveyers, storage piles, and one 755-bhp emergency diesel generator engine. Raw coal throughput of the facility is limited to 1,600,000 tons per year. Facility emissions are 20.08 tons per year of PM10, 1.23 tons per year of NOx, 0.15 tons per year of CO. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any processing equipment of 10 percent. The facility is subject to state requirements as well as 40 CFR 60, Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation and Processing Plants and 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The permit includes emission limitations, operational requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this State Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments,
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit OP-32-00409), and
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
25-00006: Russell Standard Corporation, Water- ford Plant (3580 Wheelertown Road, Waterford, PA 16441), for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a hot mix asphalt plant located in Le Boeuf Township, Erie County. The significant sources are, 1) Parallel flow drum hot mix asphalt, 2) Fugitive from storage pile, 3) Fugitive from cold aggregate handling and, 4) Fabric collector (control device). The facility has taken a restriction on production not exceeding 434,000 tons per year to qualify as a Synthetic Minor facility.
25-00929: Russell Standard Corporation, Millcreek Plant (2002 Pittsburg Avenue, Erie, PA 16506), for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a hot mix asphalt plant located in Millcreek Township, Erie County. The significant sources are, 1) Batch mix Asphalt Plant (process), 2) Baghouse (control device) and, 3) Cyclone (control device). The facility has taken a restriction on production not exceeding 495,000 tons per year to qualify as a Synthetic Minor facility.
42-00221: McKean County Joint Venture, LP, Hedgehog Lane Compressor Station (88 Hedgehog Lane, Bradford, PA 16701), for an initial Natural Minor Permit to operate a compressor station located in Bradford Township, McKean County. The emitting sources are, 1) Reboiler, 2) 200 HP Caterpillar Compressor Engine, 3) Dehydrated plant, 4) Plant fugitives and 5) 133 HP Kohler natural gas generator. The Caterpillar compressor is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, the Kohler generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ. The Plant Fugitives source is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart VV and KKK. The facility is Natural Minor because the emissions are less than Title V emission threshold limits.
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
56841328 and NPDES No. PA0033677. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to revise the permit for Mine 78 in Adams Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit for construction plan modifications at the St. Michael Treatment site to include a subsoil storage area and sediment traps for treated water which will discharge to an unnamed tributary to South Fork Little Conemaugh River. No new NPDES outfalls are proposed with this revision. Surface Acres Proposed 23.0. The application was considered administratively complete on January 30, 2012. Application received: January 17, 2012.
30031301 and NPDES No. PA0235610. Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 25601), to revise the permit and related NPDES permit for the 4 West Mine in Perry Township, Green County to install the Calvin Run Airshaft site. No revision to NPDES outfalls. Surface Acres Proposed 0.9. The application was considered administratively complete on February 1, 2012. Application received: June 15, 2011.
30841307. Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (PO Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to revise the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, and Whiteley Townships, Greene County, ACOE Baltimore. (Waynesburg, Oak Forest, Mather, and Garards Fort, PA Quadrangle, bound by the following points for Muddy Creek from N: 21.86 inches; W: 14.23 inches to N: 0.71 inches; W: 12.39 inches; for Frosty Run from N: 19.44 inches: W: 12.80 inches to N: 21.64 inches; W: 12.32 inches; and for Dutch Run from N: 16.91 inches; W: 14.73 inches to N: 19.01 inches; W: 14.88 inches.) This is a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application (Stream Module 15), and 401 Water Quality Certification request, if applicable, submitted as part of the mining permit revision application to authorize the stream restoration for stream flow loss resulting from longwall mining to Dutch Run, Frosty Run, Muddy Run, and unnamed tributaries and includes a minor restoration to streams in the subsidence control plan area as necessary. Written comments or objections on the request for Section 401 Water Quality Certification or to the issuance of the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, (Stream Module 15) may be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the date of this notice to the District Mining Office identified above. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the request for 401 Water Quality Certification and Chapter 105 permit application (Stream Module 15) to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including relevant facts upon which they are based. The Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application is available for review at the California District Mining Office, by appointment, at the address listed above. The application was considered administratively complete on February 12, 2012. Application received: June 1, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
11120101 and NPDES No. PA0268917. E. P. Bender Coal Company, Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in White Township, Cambria County, affecting 92.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Dutch Run and unnamed tributary to Dutch Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 23, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10100101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine to add auger mining in Karns City Borough & Fairview Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to South Branch Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 27, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17090107 and NPDES No. PA0257257. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Revision to an existing bituminous surface mine located in Goshen Township, Clearfield County affecting 442.1 acres. This revision request is to allow auger mining under T-687 (Knobs Road). Receiving stream: Little Trout Run classified for high quality water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply source within 10 miles: Croft Water Association. Application received: January 23, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54840203C2. Skytop Coal, Inc., (P. O. Box 330, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation to decrease the permitted acres from 200.0 to 91.8 acres and change the post mining land use from woodland to industrial/commercial and unmanaged habitat in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, receiving streams: Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes; Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: January 24, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56120801. Shaffer Brothers Coal Company, Inc., 1 Jay Street, Windber, PA 15963, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 4.9 acres, receiving stream(s): Seese Run. Permit received: January 12, 2012.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times.
In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262234 (Mining permit no. 32060103), TLH Coal Company, 4401 Pollock Road, Marion Center, PA 15759, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining, including augering in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 101.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Pine Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Crooked Creek TMDL. Application received: November 16, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treatment pond outfalls listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Pine Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004, 005 & 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The sediment pond outfalls listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Pine Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002 and 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259225 (Permit No. 10110107). K & A Mining (P. O. Box 288, Grove City, PA 16127) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Fairview Township, Butler County, affecting 23.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to South Branch Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 30, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to South Branch Bear Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA1 Y TB Y TA2 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.3 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to South Branch Bear Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. 0257532 (Mining permit no. 08110301), Always Ready Excavating, RR 1 Box 91, Wyalusing, PA 18853, new NPDES permit for waste water treatment facility in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, affecting 16.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wyalusing Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: January 27, 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to: Unnamed Tributary to Wyalusing Creek
Outfall No. Type of Discharge
Facility (Key to A.)
Latitude Longitude TF 1 M.D.T. 41° 41` 56.8"
76° 14` 31.2"
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