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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
46-0284: John Middleton Co. (475 North Lewis Road, Limerick, PA 19468) for modification of the existing facility including replacing existing cigar-making equipment and adding a central baghouse to control particulate emissions at their facility in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. As a result of potential emissions of VOCs, the facility is a State Only facility, with restrictions or controls. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions 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: Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409
40-00005A: UGI Development Co. (390 Route 11, PO Box 224, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621) for modification of conditions in the previously issued plan approval 40-328-006 for the construction and operation of (2) combined-cycle Turbines at their facility in Hunlock Township, Luzerne County.
48-00003B: Keystone Cement Co. (PO Box A, Routes 329 and 987, Bath, PA 18014) for modification of conditions in the previously issued plan approval 48-309-124 for the construction and operation of the facility modernization project at their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County.
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
46-0081C: Markel Corp. (435 School Lane, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462) for replacement of the Catalytic Oxidizer with a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. This facility manufactures fluoropolymer tubing and coated wire, plastic tubing, coated fiberglass sleeves, and specialty tubing products. The RTO will provide at least a 98.0% destruction efficiency of VOC emissions that are captured from all the extruders at the facility. In addition, Markel has taken operational limitations to reduce their potential VOC emissions to less than 25.0 tons per year which will change the facility status from a Title V Facility to a Synthetic Minor Facility. The Plan Approval also contains applicable requirements including: testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping and reporting to show continued compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-00014: Kimberly-Clark of Pennsylvania, LLC. (Front and Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The facility is primarily used for the manufacture of tissue paper and paper towels. As a result of potential emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Permit Renewal includes applicable requirements from 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart DDDDD for the boilers and the dryers associated with the paper machines located at the facility. The proposed Title V Operating Permit Renewal includes applicable requirements from 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ for their emergency generators and emergency fire pump. There are no changes in air emissions from the facility. The facility is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64 for Paper Machine No. 12. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
46-00035: Glaxo SmithKline, LLC. (709 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. The facility is primarily involved in pharmaceutical research and development. Glaxo SmithKline operates boilers, generators, and other lab equipment. The renewal incorporates applicable regulations from 40 C.F.R. 60 Subpart IIII, 40 C.F.R. 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 C.F.R. 63 Subpart DDDDD to the appropriate sources. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting. The operation is subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64 and NSPS regulations.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409
48-00032: Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, Inc. (1963 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072) for renewal of their Title V Operating Permit for operation of their landfill in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. The facility's major source of emissions is the landfill, which primarily emits VOCs. 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—Telephone: 717-705-4702.
06-05071: Sealed Air Corp. (450 Riverfront Drive, Reading, PA 19602) for their packing paper manufacturing facility in the City of Reading, 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.
In 2012 the subject facility had actual emissions of 7.2 tpy of CO, 8.5 tpy of NOx and 2.7 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 60 Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units), 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources) and 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ (Standards of Performance for New Stationary Spark Ignition 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 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.
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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
65-00860: Hydro Carbide Inc. (4439 Route 982, Latrobe, PA 15650) to authorize the continued operation for the production of cemented tungsten carbide at their Latrobe Plant in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal to Hydro Carbide Inc. to authorize the continued operation for the production of cemented tungsten carbide at their Latrobe Plant located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. The facility consists of 10 attritors and 2 ballmills which are used along with heptane to mix the carbide slurry. The heptane is used to prevent oxidation. The drying room is equipped with eight vacuum dryers; each utilizes a condenser. This facility has a potential to emit 131 tons/year of VOC. The proposed TVOP renewal contains conditions relating to monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-442-5226. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (TV-65-00860), 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.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-00114: Profiners, Inc. (2299 Amber Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440) for operation of three (3) melting furnaces, two (2) incinerators and three (3) kettles in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit (Natural Minor). The original State Only Operating Permit was issued on January 7, 2004. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00115: Knoll, Inc. (329 Railroad Street, East Greenville, PA 18041) for an upholstered household furniture manufacturing minor facility that operates spray coating booth with fabric filter, at 329 Railroad Street, East Greenville Borough, Montgomery County. This action is a renewal of the facility's State Only Operating Permit originally issued on January 18, 2008. The renewal does not allow any new changes other than updating of source inventory and changes of minor significance. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409
13-00010: Ametek Westchester Plastics (42 Mountain Avenue, Nesquehoning, PA 18240-2201) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for custom compounding of purchased plastic resins at Nesquehoning, Carbon County. This is a renewal State-Only Natural Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
48-00026: Pan-Glo Division—RT Bundy Associates, Inc. (417 East Water Street, Urbana, OH 43078) to operate Pan Cleaning, Glazing and Curing Services at Bethlehem City, Northampton County. This is a renewal of the State-only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit for this facility. The State-only operating permit includes emissions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or William Weaver, Program Manager—Telephone: 717-705-4702.
28-03012: AE Sauce, Inc. (6647 Molly Pitcher Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202) for operation of a snack food processing facility in Antrim Township, Franklin 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 estimated potential facility emissions are: 3.2 tons of PM per year; 5.8 tons of CO per year; 10.1 tons of NOx per year; and 0.3 ton of VOCs per year. The Operating Permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping & work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the 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, protests or requests for a public hearing.
Gary Helsel, Acting Chief, New Source Review Section, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests or requests for a public hearing.
67-03043: Envirite of Pennsylvania (730 Vogelsung Road, York, PA 17404) for waste treatment liquid reactors in City of York, York County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in April 2008.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to renew an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
Envirite of Pa. is a minor facility subject to the operating permit requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements). The facility performs an intermediate treatment to the industrial waste liquid or slurry to adjust the pH, or settle the sludge, prior to further treatment at other sites. The sources are mixers, blenders, and acid or alkali reactor tanks operated at ambient temperature, and silos controlled with scrubbers or bag filters. The primary emissions from the facility are particulate matter (PM). The post control emissions of the PM are estimated at approximately 5 tons.
Copies of the renewal application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
Gary Helsel, Acting New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 814-949-7935, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
38-03053: Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (5 Camp Meeting Road, Jonestown, PA 17038) for the funeral home and crematory in Union Township, Lebanon 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 potential emissions of 2.3 tpy of PM, 0.8 tpy of SOx, 3.3 tpy of CO, 1.0 tpy of NOx and 1.0 tpy of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
60-00011: United States Department of Justice (PO Box 3500, White Deer, PA 17887) for the Allenwood Federal Prison in Gregg Township, Union 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: 27.83 TPY of CO; 56.89 TPY of NOx; 80.24 TPY of SOx; 9.95 TPY of PM/PM10; 29.64 TPY of VOC and 44,565 TPY of CO2e. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy best available technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, as well as the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boiler Area Sources, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ Sections 63.11193 through 63.11237; the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ Sections 63.6580 through 63.6675 and the New Source Performance Standards for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc Sections 60.40c through 60.48c. 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. David Shimmel, P.E., Chief, New Source Review Section, may be contacted at 570-327-3568, 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.
19-00015: HRI, Inc. (1750 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801) for their Bloomsburg asphalt plant in Hemlock Township, Columbia 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: 18.90 TPY of NOx; 42.93 TPY of CO; 45.90 TPY of SOx; 2.65 TPY of PM10; 18.03 TPY of VOC; 2.09 TPY of total HAPs and 10,032 TPY of CO2e (Carbon dioxide equivalent). 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
26-00057: Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. / Labelle Site (1035 Labelle Rd, La Belle, PA 15450) for the operation of a barge unloading and transferring operation to support the reclamation area on top of the hill adjacent to the unloading/loading area located in Luzerne Township, Fayette County. Coal ash and FGD sludge are being used as a capping material on the coal refuse pile to reduce infiltration and to provide a buttress for long-term stability. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above mentioned facility.
The subject facility consists of two docks for barge unloading, two excavators each with a clamshell and an area for truck/rail transshipping with front loaders. One dock/ excavator is considered primary, but both docks can be used at the same time. The rate of unloading the barges is limited by the number of trucks available. Barges are unloaded and material is transported to the reclamation area on the hill behind the barge unloading area. The trucks transporting the material cross one public road from the barge unloading area to reclamation area. The facility provided potential emission calculations based on 416,000 tons of material handled per 12 month period and AP-42 Emission Factors. Operating approximately ten hours a day and five days a week, the potential emissions are calculated to be 23.9 tons per year PM10. This includes the potential emissions from transferring material from barge to truck, haul roads, truck unloading, wind erosion and bulldozing.
The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes operational requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements as follows:
1. The Owner/Operator shall test the moisture content of each material received on barge at least once per week. Records of the sample tests shall be maintained in a log on-site. The Owner/Operator may request a reduction in the frequency of the moisture content sample testing, in writing, provided there are no observations by the Department of any inconsistent test samples from the previous six month period.
2. The Owner/Operator shall conduct a daily survey of the facility during daylight hours while the facility is operating to ensure compliance with the fugitive emission and malodor restrictions in 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2 and 123.31. If any fugitive emissions or malodors in violation of §§ 123.1, 123.2 or 123.31 are apparent, the permittee shall take immediate corrective action to eliminate them.
3. The Owner/Operator shall maintain a daily record of all fugitive emission and odor surveys performed. The records shall include the date, time, name and title of the observer, whether fugitive emissions or malodors were observed and any corrective action. Records shall be kept on-site for a minimum of five years and made available to the Department.
4. The Owner/Operator shall maintain a daily log of material delivered to the facility, inventory on hand, and material shipped from the facility.
5. The Owner/Operator shall operate and maintain all sources at this facility in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.444.
6. All trucks carrying material with a moisture content of less than 5 percent by weight are required to be tarped.
7. The Owner/Operator shall notify the Department at least 5 days in advance of handling materials at the facility that have not been previously handled or approved by the Department. The Owner/Operator shall await the Department's written approval prior to accepting any new material.
8. The drop height from the front-end loaders and clamshell buckets being used to transfer and load material into trucks shall be kept as short as possible to minimize fugitive emissions.
9. The facility shall not handle materials with a moisture content of less than 5 percent by weight under excessively windy conditions, where the force of the wind contributed to the generation of fugitive dust.
10. All unpaved in-plant roads shall be watered on a preventative basis. Other methods of dust control must be used when the weather conditions make the watering of unpaved roads hazardous.
11. All in-plant roads shall be maintained to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1 and 123.2
12. A set vehicle pattern shall be established and maintained for vehicles entering and exiting the facility.
13. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.1(c), the Owner/Operator shall promptly remove earth or other material from paved roads.
14. An operable water truck must be maintained on-site at all times.
15. The Department may require additional controls (water sprayers, paving, conveyor covers, etc.) based on evaluation of the operation after inspection and determination that existing controls are not adequate for controlling fugitive emissions.
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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (26-00057), and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Sheila Shaffer, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Sheila Shaffer at (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
56-00298: Garrett Limestone Company, Inc. / Romes-burg Quarry (3307 Garrett Road, Garrett Pa 15542) for the sand and gravel processing plant located in the Black Township, Somerset 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 crushing, screening, truck unloading and loading, transfer points and two diesel generators. A 96 HP diesel engine provides power to the portable sand plant and a 1,106 HP diesel engine provides power to the entire site. The facility is limited to a limestone production of 317,344 tons per year. The 1,106 HP engine is limited to 40,512 gallons of fuel per year. The facility has the potential to emit 9.73 tpy NOx, 0.08 tpy CO, 0.43 tpy SOx, 0.24 tpy VOC, 20.20 tpy PM, and 20.0 tpy PM-10. The facility is be required to conduct a daily 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 survey performed must be recorded. Monthly records of processed limestone throughput, hours of operation and amount of diesel fuel consumed are required. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations (40 CFR 63 ZZZZ). 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (56-00298) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. Mark Wayner, Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Ms. Sheila Shaffer, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, at the same address or phone at (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
56-00314: Bognar and Co., Inc. (731-733 Washington Road, P.O. Box 11999 Pittsburgh, PA 15228) for a Natural Minor Operating Permit for the operation of a coal preparation plant, known as the Somerset Plant, located in Black Township, Cambria County.
The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of a coal dryer, crusher, screens, conveyer, storage piles, and plant roads. Processed coal throughput of the facility is limited to 200,000 tons per year. Facility emissions are 30.8 tons per year of PM10, 9.7 tons per year of SO2, and 2.7 tons per year of NOx. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any processing equipment of 20 percent. Portions of the facility are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart Y—Standards of Performance for Coal Preparation, Processing Plants. The facility is also subject to state requirements. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, testing, reporting 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (specify Operating Permit OP-56-00314), and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments and requests for public hearings 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.
63-00565: Washington Penn Plastics Co. / Arden Division (2080 North Main Street, Washington, PA 15301) on August 20, 2013 the Department issued a State Only Operating Permit for the manufacturing of pelletized thermoplastics in South Strabane Township, Washington County. The subject facility consists of twelve extrusion lines, three blenders, two mixers and three storage silos for raw and finished material. The extrusion lines are controlled by baghouses. The facility has the potential to emit 25.0 tpy PM; 2.0 tpy VOC and less than 1 ton per year of NOx, CO and 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. Routine preventative maintenance inspections are to be performed on the control devices and recorded in an on-site log. 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew M. Williams—Telephone: 814-332-6131
33-00147: Dominion Transmission Big Run Station (501 Martindale Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15212) for modification of a State Only Operating Permit for their facility in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The modification increases the reboiler burner rating from 0.3 mmbtu/hr to 0.5 mmbtu/hr and includes the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ for the 1775 HP Caterpillar compressor engine.
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: Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409
39-00101A: Orograin Bakeries Manufacturing, Inc. (150 Boulder Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for construction of one (1) bread production line for their facility to be 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 Orograin Bakeries Manufacturing, Inc. (150 Boulder Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031) for their facility located in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00101A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00101A is for the construction of one (1) new bread baking line. Emissions will be controlled by the use of a catalytic oxidizer. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00101A 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, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
48-399-071: Piramal Critical Care, Inc. (3950 Sheldon Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for construction of one (1) new continuous production line for the manufacture of chlorinated and fluorinate ether-based anesthetics and an increase of total facility production to 226 metric tons/month at their facility in Hanover Township, Northampton 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 Piramal Critical Care Inc (3950 Sheldon Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for their facility located in Hanover Twp., Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00085A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-00085A is for the construction and operation of one (1) new continuous production line and associated air cleaning devices (thermal oxidizer) at the facility. VOC emissions form the plant will remain under 50 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00085A 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, 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
32011302 and NPDES No. PA0235521 and GP12-32011302. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To renew the permit for the Gillhouser Run Deep Mine in Buffington and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP12 Authorization. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 12, 2013. Application received June 14, 2013.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
63120103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252310. Ameri-kohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 276.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Mingo Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: July 30, 2013.
63120103-GP104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252310.Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for a bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County. Application received: July 30, 2013.
03860111. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal permit for reclamation only issued to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 667.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River. Application received: April 15, 2013. Permit issued: August 14, 2013.
30080101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251411. Fayette Coal & Coke, Inc. (195 Enterprise Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Dunkard Township, Greene County, affecting 46.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Dunkard Creek and Dunkard Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supplies with intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Greensboro Water Authority and Masontown Water Authority. Renewal application received: August 9, 2013.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10080102. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Mercer Township, Butler County affecting 4.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Swamp 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: August 16, 2013.
24080101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258555. RES Coal, LLC (P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 225.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Kyler Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 16, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17020101 and NPDES PA0243205. Forcey Coal, Inc. (P. O. Box 225, 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661). Permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 61.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Big Run to Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 13, 2013.
17080104 and NPDES PA0256846. P & N Coal Company, Inc. (240 West Mahoning Street, P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Revisions to an existing bituminous surface mine to add additional coal removal area and revise the NPDES permit located in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County affecting 233.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Snyder Run, Tuckers Run, and Rattling Run classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 14, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33020303. Glen Gery Corporation (P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing, PA 19610) Renewal of existing NPDES Permit No. PA0242144 in Oliver Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 14, 2013.
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. PA0033511 (Mining Permit No. 30743711), Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). DEP proposes to revoke and reissue NPDES Permit No. PA0033511 for a new 5-year term in response to the receipt of an application to consolidate discharges from two mines and discharge treated effluent to a new water body.
The project (Cumberland Mine Refuse Area No. 1) is located in Whiteley and Monongahela Townships in Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 152. Receiving stream: Monongahela River, Unnamed Tributary of Whiteley Creek and Patterson Run, classified for the following uses: Trout Stocking Fishery and Warm Water Fishery. The application was considered administratively complete on June 25, 2013. The application was received June 25, 2013.
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 (Lat: 39° 50` 5.2", Long: 79° 55` 27")
Outfall 001 will consist of mine water from the Cumberland and Emerald mine sites. By October 1, 2016, Outfall 001 will be relocated from Whiteley Creek to Monongahela River. The proposed interim limits for Outfall 001 prior to the outfall relocation are as follows:
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameter Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyMinimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyIMAX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 0.9 1.8 2.25 Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 0.725 1.45 1.81 Total Aluminum XXX XXX XXX 0.6 1.2 1.5 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids 496,000 Report XXX 6,500 13,000 16,250 Sulfate 198,000 Report XXX 2,600 5,200 6,500 The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001, for the period October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2018 are as follows:
Mass Units (lbs/day) Concentrations (mg/L) Parameter Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyMinimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyIMAX pH (S.U.) XXX XXX 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron XXX XXX XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum XXX XXX XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX XXX 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (December - May) 865,000 Report XXX 6,000 12,000 15,000 (June - November) 125,000 Report XXX 3,000 6,000 7,500 Sulfate (December - May) 288,000 Report XXX 2,000 4,000 5,000 (June - November) 10,500 Report XXX 250 500 625 The proposed limitations for Total Dissolved Solids and Sulfate are water quality-based limits. In addition, monitoring will be required for the following parameters: Flow, Total Selenium, Osmotic Pressure, Chloride, Total Barium, Total Alkalinity, Total Acidity, and Bromide.
The average monthly loading limitation for Total Dissolved Solids during the period December—May will be reduced to 775,000 lbs/day and the average monthly loading limitation for Sulfate will be reduced to 198,000 lbs/day effective on September 1, 2018 and lasting through the expiration date of the permit. All other limitations as noted in the table for October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2018 above will remain the same.
Outfall 014 (Lat: 39° 47` 51.7", Long: 80° 9` 6.3")
Outfall 014 will consist of stormwater from an on-site sedimentation pond with some influence from coal refuse. By October 1, 2016, all coal refuse-influenced stormwater will be diverted to mine water storage up to a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. The proposed interim limits for Outfall 014 are as follows:
Concentrations (mg/L) Parameter Minimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron XXX 0.9 1.8 2.25 Total Manganese XXX 0.6 1.2 1.5 Total Aluminum XXX 0.5 1.0 1.25 Total Suspended Solids XXX 35 70 90 In addition, monitoring will be required for the following parameters: Flow, Total Selenium, Chloride, Osmotic Pressure, Sulfate and Total Dissolved Solids.
The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 014 will be technology-based limits as contained in 25 Pa. Code § 90.102 for Group A and Group B criteria:
Concentrations (mg/L) Parameter Minimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron (Group A) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (Group A) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum* XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (Group A) XXX 35 70 90 Total Iron (Group B) XXX XXX XXX 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (Group B) (mL/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 * Additional technology-based limitations that will apply during dry weather conditions.
During dry weather conditions (Group A), monitoring will also be required for the following parameters: Flow, Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfate, Total Selenium, and Osmotic Pressure.
Outfall 016 (Lat: 39° 47` 50.7", Long: 80° 9` 12.5")
Outfall 016 will consist of stormwater from an on-site sedimentation pond with no influence from coal refuse. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016 will be technology-based limits as contained in 25 Pa. Code § 90.102 for Group A and Group B criteria:
Concentrations (mg/L) Parameter Minimum Average
MonthlyMaximum
DailyInstant.
MaximumpH (S.U.) 6.0 XXX XXX 9.0 Total Iron (Group A) XXX 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (Group A) XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum* XXX 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (Group A) XXX 35 70 90 Total Iron (Group B) XXX XXX XXX 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (Group B) (mL/L) XXX XXX XXX 0.5 * Additional technology-based limitations that will apply during dry weather conditions.
During dry weather conditions (Group A), monitoring will also be required for the following parameters: Flow, Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfate, Total Selenium, and Osmotic Pressure.
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