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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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
43-366A: National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. (6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221) for installation of: two (2) natural gas fired compressor engines rated 1,775 bhp each, one (1) natural gas fired emergency generator engine rated 1,153 bhp, eight (8) natural gas fired catalytic heaters, and three (3) storage tanks at their proposed Mercer Compressor Station in Jefferson Township, Mercer 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
09-0224: New Seaview, LLC (725 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422) for construction and operation of a used motor oil re-refinery plant in Falls Township, Bucks County. This facility is a state-only facility. The facility wide emissions will be less than 17 tons per year (TPY) of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 36 TPY particulate matters (PM), and 22 TPY carbon monoxide (CO). The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions 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.
06-03065A: Tube City IMS, LLC (1155 Business Center Drive, Horsham, PA 19044) for installation of additional metal recovery equipment for their steel slag processing operations in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, on the Hartman Tract of Carpenter Technology.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval 06-03065A is for the installation of a Rotary Tumbler controlled by a baghouse. The equipment shall be subject to and comply with best available technology (BAT). 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. Potential air emissions from the proposed project are 1.4 tons per year of particulate matter.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
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.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and may be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
67-03110B: Protech Powder Coatings, Inc. (939 Monocacy Road, York, PA 17404) for operation of their powder coating facility in West Manchester Township, York County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the above mentioned company for the above mentioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 67-03110B is to install two new powder coating mills and three new dust collectors. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain emission restrictions, work practice standards, and testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality requirements. The estimated potential emissions from the proposed sources will be 13 tons per year of PM, respectively.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
49-00064B: Milton Regional Sewer Authority (5585 State Route 405, Milton, PA 17847) for a plan approval to construct two (2) Cummins model C1000-N6C biogas/natural gas fired engines/generators at their wastewater treatment plant in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County. Each proposed Cummins engine/generator has a rated horsepower capacity of 1393 horsepower. This application is subject to the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The emissions from the proposed engines will be controlled by an oxidation catalyst on each engine. The total emissions from engines will amount to 0.81 ton/year of particulate matter, 13.45 tons/year of nitrogen oxides, 3.23 tons/year of carbon monoxide, 2.61 tons/year of sulfur oxides, 1.88 tons per year of volatile organic compounds and 0.54 ton/year of hazardous air pollutants. The Department has determined that the proposed levels of the air contaminants emissions satisfy the Department's BAT requirements.
Based on the findings presented above, the Department intends to issue a plan approval for the proposed project. The following is a summary of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:
1. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the nitrogen oxide emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.50 g/bhp-hr and 13.45 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. Compliance with this condition assures compliance with 40 CFR 60.4233(e).
2. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the carbon monoxide emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.125 g/bhp-hr and 3.23 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. Compliance with this condition assures compliance with 40 CFR 60.4233(e).
3. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the sulfur oxide emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.097 g/bhp-hr and 2.61 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. Compliance with this condition assures compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.21.
4. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the formaldehyde emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.02 g/bhp-hr and 0.54 ton in any 12 consecutive month period.
5. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the volatile organic compound emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.07 g/bhp-hr and 1.88 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. Compliance with this condition assures compliance with 40 CFR 60.4233(e).
6. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the particulate matter emissions from each engine shall not exceed 0.03 g/bhp-hr.
7. The permittee shall perform particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde stack tests on each engine within 120 days from the commencement of operation of engines and biosolids dryer to demonstrate compliance with the particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde emission limitations. All testing is to be done while engines and dryer are operating at its maximum rate and using reference method test procedures acceptable to the Department.
8. At least sixty (60) days prior to the performance of the stack testing required by this plan approval, a test plan shall be submitted to the Department for evaluation. The plan shall contain a description of the proposed test methods and dimensioned drawings or sketches showing the test port locations. The Department shall be given at least fifteen (15) days advance notice of the scheduled dates for the performance of the stack testing required by this plan approval. Within sixty (60) days of the completion of the stack tests, two copies of the test report shall be submitted to the Department. The report shall contain the results of the tests, a description of the testing and analytical procedures actually used in performance of the tests, all process and operating data collected during the tests, a copy of all raw data, and a copy of all calculations generated during data analysis.
9. In accordance with the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall monitor the volume of biogas/natural gas combusted by each engine. Additionally, the permittee shall equip each engine with instrumentation capable of monitoring the exhaust temperature.
10. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, oxidation catalysts shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously and accurately measure the differential pressure.
11. The permittee shall perform an annual adjustment and/or tune-up on each engine which shall include the following:
(a) Inspection, adjustment, cleaning or replacement of combustion equipment, including stationary and moving parts necessary for proper operation as specified by the manufacturer.
(b) Performance and documentation of annual maintenance or inspections necessary to ensure proper operations to minimize emissions of NOx, SOx and, to the extent practicable, minimize emissions of CO.
(c) Sampling of the final NOx and CO emission rates. This sampling shall be conducted with portable metering equipment in accordance with applicable manufacturer's calibrating and operating procedures.
12. The permittee shall keep records of the following information for engines:
(a) the volume of biogas/natural gas combusted in each engine on a daily basis.
(b) the exhaust temperature of each engine on a daily basis.
(c) the pressure drop across each oxidation catalyst on a daily basis.
(d) the NOx, CO, PM, VOC, PM, formaldehyde, and SOx emissions each month and the corresponding 12 consecutive month totals to verify compliance with the applicable emission limitations.
(e) the dates and status of any tuning procedures done on each engine.
(f) the number of hours engines are not in operation each month.
These records shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
13. In accordance with the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, anytime that engines are not in operation, the biogas produced in anaerobic digester shall be controlled by the enclosed flare. The biogas shall not be vented directly to the atmosphere without prior approval from the Department.
14. The permittee shall submit an annual report to the Department of the following:
(a) the NOx, CO, PM, VOC, NMOC, formaldehyde, and SOx emissions each of the previous 12 months and the corresponding 12 consecutive month totals
(b) the volume of biogas/natural gas combusted in each engine
(c) the amount of hours each month that engines were not in operation
This report is due March 1st annually.
15. Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, this plan approval is issued for the construction of two Cummins model C1000-N6C a biogas/natural gas-fired engines, each rated capacity of 1393 bhp (1000kw) (Source IDs P101 and P102). The air contaminant emissions from each Cummins engine shall be controlled by a separate Harco Manufacturing EnviCat models 5314-26.5x3.5x1 (ID C101) and 5314-33.5x3.5 (ID C102) oxidation catalysts.
16. Pursuant to the BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the permittee shall not operate engines without the simultaneous operation of their associated controls.
17. All conditions contained in Plan Approval 49-00064A remain in effect unless superseded or amended by conditions contained herein. If there is a conflict between a condition or requirement contained in this plan approval and a condition or requirement contained in Plan Approval 49-00064A, the permittee shall comply with the condition or requirement contained in this plan approval rather than the conflicting condition or requirement contained in Plan Approval 49-00064A.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570 327 3693.
Any person(s) wishing to provide the Department with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address shown in the preceding paragraph. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Permit No. 49-00064B) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department of Environmental Protection determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570 327 3648.
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
46-00048: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (500 Arcola Road, Collegeville, PA 19426) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for their corporate, subsidiary, and regional management offices in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals is a major facility for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The facility is comprised of five (5) dual-fired boilers and nine (9) diesel-fired emergency electric generators. The renewal does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The permit will include monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to address 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.
21-05031: Community Refuse Service, Inc.—Cumberland County Landfill (135 Vaughn Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257) for operation of the landfill operations and landfill gas control system in Hopewell and North Newton Township, Cumberland County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the abovemen- tioned facility.
The actual emissions in year 2012 were 0.04 ton of CO, 0.2 ton of NOx, 22 tons of PM-10, 0.05 ton of SO2, 6.0 tons of VOC, and 3.0 tons of total HAPs. The Title V Operating Permit will contain fuel usage restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The landfill (Source ID EU01) and its gas collection system (Source ID CEU07) are subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW—Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, and 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M—National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants-Asbestos. The Portable Stone Processing Plant (Source ID P01) is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The boilers, No. 2 fired, are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions 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 operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received.
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.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2409
48-00047: Highway Materials, Inc. (1750 Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422) for manufacture of Asphalt Paving Mixtures and Blocks in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The primary sources consist of a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant, Elevators, Screens and Bins. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. This is a renewal State-Only Synthetic 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.
39-00036: St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. (801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000) to operate a general medical and surgical hospital in Fountain Hill Borough, Lehigh County. The primary sources consist of five (5) boilers, five (5) emergency generators, and an ETO Sterilizer. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. This is a renewal State-Only Synthetic 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.
48-00033: Crayola, Inc. (1100 Church Lane, P.O. Box 431, Easton, PA 18044) for operation of crayons and artist materials facility in Forks Township, Northampton County. The primary sources consist of three (3) boilers, inkers, and degreasers. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. 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.
40-00057: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104-1645) a renewal permit for operation of a batch asphalt plant and associated air cleaning device in Dorrance Township, Luzerne County. The facility is limiting production throughput rate of asphalt to 550,000 tons per year in order to maintain Synthetic Minor status. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable Federal and State regulations including emissions, monitoring, record keeping, reporting and work practice 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.
28-05027: Chambersburg Hospital (112 North Seventh Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201) to operate the boiler plant, ethylene oxide sterilizers and emergency equipment at their hospital in Chambersburg Borough, 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.
Actual emissions at the facility for 2012 are estimated to be 5.4 tons of NOx, 4.2 tons of CO and less than one ton each of PM, SOx, VOCs and HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers.
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.
Mr. Gary Helsel, P.E., 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, protests or requests for a public hearing.
36-03021: J. Walter Miller Co. (411 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602) for operation of a foundry located in the City of Lancaster, 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 renewal for the abovemen- tioned facility.
Potential emissions at the facility are estimated to be 94.5 tons per year of PM, 16.8 tons per year of VOCs, 1.2 tons per year of HAPs, 1.3 tons per year of CO, 1.6 tons per year of NOx and less than one ton per year of SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Aluminum, Copper, and Other Nonferrous Foundries and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions 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 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, P.E., 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, protests or requests for a public hearing.
36-03056: Weaver Industries, Inc. (425 South 4th Street, Denver, PA 17517) for operation of their existing industrial machinery manufacturing facility in Denver Borough, 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 a State Only Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the above mentioned facility.
The actual emissions in year 2012 from the operation were 3.3 tons of particulate matter. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests. 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.
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.
36-05096: Pennsy Supply, Inc. (1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105) for the hot mix batch asphalt plant in Paradise 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 renewal for the above-mentioned facility.
The subject asphalt plant includes a fabric filter to control particulate matter (PM) emissions and asphalt production is limited to 400,000 tons per consecutive 12-month period. Emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter are limited to 100 tons/year per pollutant. The asphalt plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Copies of the renewal application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
William R. Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, may be contacted at 717-705-4868, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
36-03182A: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543) for their Matthews model No. IE43-PPII human cremation unit at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home in Manheim 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 renewal for the above- mentioned facility.
The subject facility's cremation unit will be controlled by an internal secondary combustion chamber. The unit is subject to and shall comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 for sulfur emission limits. The facility's actual emissions are expected to be around 1.0 tpy of PM, 1.4 tpy of CO, 0.4 tpy of NOx and 0.4 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 renewal application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments, protests or requests for a public hearing.
Tom 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, or requests for a public hearing.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
65-00778: Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminal / Gibsonton Yard (17 Arentzen Boulevard, Suite 206 Charleroi, PA 15022) for the operation of a barge and truck unloading and transferring operation located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. 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 three barge docks with clam shells, two rail unloading areas, a receiving area for a bagging operation, and an assortment of storage piles. Barges are unloaded and material is either loaded into trucks or stockpiled until trucks are available. The facility provided potential emissions at 15.5 tons per year PM10. This includes the potential emissions from transferring material from barge to truck, haul roads, truck unloading, wind erosion and front loaders. The facility is required to maintain a daily log of material delivered to the facility, inventory on hand, and material shipped from the facility. All trucks carrying bulk material shall be tarped when leaving the terminal and handled in such a way to minimize track out onto the public road. The clam shell must be operated in such a way to minimize lose from the clam shell during transfer of material and minimize the drop height into the truck/barge. All roads shall be kept clean or watered as needed to minimize dust. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes additional operational 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 (65-00778) 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.
65-00789: Quikrete Companies, Inc. / Pittsburgh (519 Red Barn Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650) for the operation of aggregate drying, blending, and bagging concrete products located in Unity Township, Westmoreland 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 10 MMBtu/hr natural gas fluid bed dryer, storage silos, mixers, and material handling and transferring. The facility has the potential to emit: 4.30 tpy NOx, 3.61 tpy CO, 0.03 tpy SOx, 24.31 tpy PM, 0.24 tpy VOC, and 0.003 tpy HAPs. 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. Monthly 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.
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 (65-00789) 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.
04-00445: Veka Inc. / Marion Township Plant (100 Veka Drive, Fombell, PA 16123) for the operation of blending polyvinyl chloride resin (PVC) for the manufacturing of windows and doors located in Marion Township, Beaver 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 coating lines, lamination lines, PVC extruder process, mixing operations, two electric ovens and one 600,000 Btu natural gas dryer. In 2012, the facility emitted: 1.133 tpy HAPs and less than 1 ton for all other criteria pollutants. 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. A monthly log of all VOC-containing coatings and solvents purchased, consumed, and inventory on hand must be recorded in an on-site log. Particulate matter emissions are not to exceed 0.02 gr/dscf. The facility is limited to 33 tons per year of VOCs, 5.0 tons per year MEK and 9.9 tons per year total HAPs. 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 name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00445) 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew M. Williams—Telephone: 814-332-6131
10-00368: MarkWest Liberty Bluestone, LLC (440 Hartmann Road, Evans City, PA 16033) for issuance of initial Synthetic Minor Operating Permit in the Jackson Township, Butler County. The facility is processing natural gas and, returning the gas to the pipeline. The facility's emitting sources include: 1) Inlet Compressors, 2) Residue Compressors, 3) Refrigerant Compressors, 4) Dehydrators, 5) Emergency Generators, 6) Process Heaters, 7) Truck Loading, 8) Storage Tanks and, 9) Gas processing plant. The plant is able to process 50 mmcf of natural gas per day. The diesel emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII. The natural gas emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ. The inlet / residue and refrigerant compressors are subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ. The facility is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOO and VVa. The dehydrators are also subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart HH. The applicable requirements from the 40 CFR 60 and 63 have been included in the permit. The facility is synthetic minor because; the facility has taken a restriction of fuel usage in the combustion sources not greater than, 1,120,000 MMBTU/year. This limit will control the emission of greenhouse gases, Carbon Dioxide equivalent. Potential emissions of the pollutants after taking the limitations are: NOx: 56.71 Tons per year (TPY), CO: 77.50 TPY VOC: 38.62 TPY, PM-10: 5.96 TPY, HAPs: 10.41 TPY, CO2 equivalent: 77,887 TPY. The facility has accepted more stringent emission limits on the inlet compressors, residue compressors and refrigerant compressors for CO and VOC compared to the plan approval established limits based on the results of stack tests performed at the facility. The new CO limits for the inlet / residue compressors are 0.4 gram/hp-hr (per engine); 1.31 lb/hr (per engine); and 57.16 TPY (for the total of the 10 inlet / residue compressors). The new VOC limits for the inlet / residue compressors are: 0.17 gram/hp-hr (per engine); 0.56 lb/hr (per engine); and 24.3 TPY (for the total of the 10 inlet / residue compressors). The new CO limits for the two refrigerant compressors are: 0.5 gm/hp-hr (per engine); 0.93 lb/hr (per engine); and 8.11 TPY (for the total of the two engines). The new VOC limits for the two refrigerant compressors are: 0.20 gram/hp-hr; 0.37 #/hr (per engine); and 3.24 TPY (for the total of the two engines).
33-00025: Punxsutawney Area Hospital (81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) to renew a State Only Operating Permit for their hospital in Young Township, Jefferson County. The primary sources at the facility are two (2) dual-fueled 10.5 million Btu/hr boilers using natural gas as primary fuel and capable of firing oil in the event of a natural gas curtailment and an oil-fired emergency generator. Potential Emissions for the site are less than the Title V thresholds. The facility is a Natural Minor. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, the NESHAP for Stationary RICE. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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
39-00071A: ANDA Industries (15 South Albert Street, Allentown, PA 18109-2798) for modification to their existing State Only permit for their facility in Allentown, Lehigh County.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to ANDA Industries (15 South Albert Street, Allentown, PA 18109-2798) for their facility located in Allentown, Lehigh County. This Plan Approval No. 39-00071A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00071A is for the modification to their existing State Only permit. No new equipment will be added. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code § 127.12 (a) (5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emissions (opacity) shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 39-00071A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone # 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100, (Contact: Debbie Ferenci)
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Rd., PO Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the BMX Mine in Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County to add underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres for longwall mining. Potential stream restoration for flow loss from longwall mining may be necessary for three areas of Browns Creek and one area of an Unnamed Tributary to Browns Creek. Underground Acres Proposed 1,521.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1,521.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 17, 2013. Application received July 22, 2013.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Holly Calvetti)
Permit No. 32130105 and NPDES No. PA0269239. Bedrock Mines LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Washington Township, Indiana County, affecting 66.5 acres. Receiving stream: South Branch Plum Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received August 14, 2013.
The applicant is requesting a wetland encroachment since the proposed mining will impact 0.169 acre of wetland. The applicant will mitigate the wetland impacts by converting Sediment Pond ''A'' to a wetland pond to 0.467 acre of wetland after mining is completed. The application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500, (Contact: Cathy Hillman)
03070103 and NPDES Permit No. PAPA0251160. Rosebud Mining Co. (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, affecting 127.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Pine Run and Nye Branch, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: September 17, 2013.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Javed Mirza)
37130101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259438. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Wayne Township, Lawrence County affecting 82.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intakes from the point of discharge are PA American Water Authority and Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority. Application received: September 17, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner)
17080117 and NPDES PA0257010. Frantz Brothers Resources, LLC (24 Wilgus Road, P.O. Box 145, Hillsdale, PA 15746) Transfer of an existing bituminous surface coal mine from Beth Contracting, Inc. (815 Rock Run Road, Glen Campbell, PA 15742) located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County affecting 148.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Rock Run and West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes and Warm Water Fishes, respectively. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 16, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
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, (Contact: Javed Mirza)
3074SM13 and NPDES Permit No. PA0107433. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Revision to an existing large industrial minerals mine to add 49.1 acres of additional land and delete 49.1 acres in Slippery Rock Township and Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County. The total acreage will remain 1,058.5 acres. This revision also includes a land use change from pasturelands/lands occasionally cut for hay to industrial/commercial land and unmanaged natural habitat on the Allegheny Mineral Corporation property. Receiving streams: Five unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek and two unnamed tributaries to Wolf Creek, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 9, 2013.
3074SM13. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0107433 in Slippery Rock Township and Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County. Receiving streams: Five unnamed tributaries to Slippery Rock Creek and two unnamed tributaries to Wolf Creek, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 9, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly)
45950301C12 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223506. Bill Barry Excavating, Inc., (174 Quarry Lane, Cresco, PA 18326), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a sandstone, shale, sand & gravel quarry operation in Barrett Township, Monroe County affecting 152.0 acres, receiving streams: Cranberry Creek and Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 26, 2013.
7975SM2A1C9 and NPDES Permit No. PA0613151. Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Plumstead Township, Bucks County affecting 17.8 acres, receiving stream: Geddes Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: August 26, 2013.
58000803. Robert Cooley, (9001 SR 167, Kingsley, PA 18826), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by John Rosler. Application received: August 27, 2013.
58070837. Jerry Knight, (188 Booth Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Jerry Knight. Application received: September 11, 2013.
64080301C and NPDES Permit No. PA0224693. Reading Materials, Inc., (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a sand & gravel quarry operation Palmyra Township, Wayne County affecting 79.2 acres, receiving stream: Lake Wallenpaupack, classified for the following use: HQ—warm water fishes. Application received: August 28, 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, (Contact: Deborah Ferenci)
NPDES No. PA0092631 (Mining Permit No. 32841602), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Clymer Tipple in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 47.6. Receiving stream: Dixon Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds. UNT to Dixon Run, classified for the following use: CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on October 5, 2010. Application received August 6, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 41` 06" Long: 79° 00` 44") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.21 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 97 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 41` 01" Long: 79° 00` 42") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.75 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 88 125 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 41` 11" Long: 79° 00` 37") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.75 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0235377 (Mining Permit No. 11841603), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Portage Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County to change the water handling plan and outfall effluent limits. Includes deletion of Outfalls 001, 003, and 006. This notice is a correction to the NPDES Draft Permit published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on March 9, 2013. Surface Acres Affected 56.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on August 17, 2012. Application received June 14, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 23` 32" Long: 78° 39` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 23` 33" Long: 78° 39` 17") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 - 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 23` 35" Long: 78° 39` 14") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 23` 39" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 006 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 007 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 (Lat: 40° 23` 27" Long: 78° 39` 32") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 008 discharges to: UNT Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 27") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 009 discharges to: UNT Spring
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900, (Contact: Holly Calvetti)
NPDES No. PA0262609 (Mining permit no. 56080102), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining including blasting in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 343.8 acres. Receiving streams: Miller Run, Unnamed Tributary to Hinson Run and Unnamed Tributary to Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. These receiving streams are included in the TMDL for the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed. Application received July 24, 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.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and unnamed tributaries to Hinson Run and Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, and 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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 stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and unnamed tributaries to Hinson Run and Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 006 N 007 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007 and 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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 NPDES No. PA0234591 (Mining permit no. 11970106), Laurel Sand and Stone, Inc. P.O. Box 556, 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658 renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 85.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to South Branch of Blacklick Creek; unnamed tributaries to Hinckston Run; and Bracken Run classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received December 3, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to: Unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls 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 The stormwater outfall listed below discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Bracken Run
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 007 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is 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 NPDES No. PA0262609 (Mining permit no. 56080102), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining including blasting in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 343.8 acres. Receiving streams: Miller Run, Unnamed Tributary to Hinson Run and Unnamed Tributary to Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. These receiving streams are included in the TMDL for the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed. Application received July 24, 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.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and unnamed tributaries to Hinson Run and Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, and 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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 stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Miller Run and unnamed tributaries to Hinson Run and Shade Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 006 N 007 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005, 006, 007 and 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 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 NPDES No. PA0234591 (Mining permit no. 11970106), Laurel Sand and Stone, Inc. P.O. Box 556, 210 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658 renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining activities in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 85.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to South Branch of Blacklick Creek; unnamed tributaries to Hinckston Run; and Bracken Run, classified for the following use: cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received December 3, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to: Unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 006 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls 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 The stormwater outfall listed below discharges to: Unnamed tributary to Bracken Run
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 007 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is 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, (Contact: Javed Mirza)
NPDES No. PA0259152 (GFCC No. 33-11-16). P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Revised NPDES permit for a Government Financed Construction Contract in Winslow Township, Jefferson County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Fehley Run and Fehley Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: July 31, 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.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Fehley Run and Fehley Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB1 N TB2 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) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0259470 (Permit No. 16130103). Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Porter & Monroe Townships, Clarion County, affecting 34.0 acres. Receiving streams: One unnamed tributary to Leatherwood Creek, one unnamed tributary to West Fork Leatherwood Creek, and two unnamed tributaries to Licking Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Leatherwood Creek. Application received: September 10, 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.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Leatherwood Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y TB 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) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.88 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Leatherwood 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
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191, (Contact: Javed Mirza)
NPDES No. PA0204906 (Permit No. 37880304). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 227.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: July 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N C N 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (ml/l) 90 NPDES No. PA0211583 (Permit No. 37930302). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: July 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SPA N 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (ml/l) 90 NPDES No. PA0106453 (Permit No. 10850306). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Marion Township, Butler County, affecting 69.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Blacks Creek. Application received: July 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 noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N F N G N 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (ml/l) 90 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200, (Contact: Janet Turner)
NPDES No. PA-0269522 (Mining Permit No. 59120302) Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803. New NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Hamilton Township and Blossburg Borough, Tioga County affecting 89.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Johnson Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 30, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Johnson Creek and will meet BAT effluent limits:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SB1 Yes SB2 Yes SB3 Yes The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Johnson Creek and will meet in-stream effluent limits:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TPA Yes 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) 1.5 3.0 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 3.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly)
NPDES Permit No. PA0225371 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58130803. Scott Obelenus, (511 Maple Street, Forest City, PA 18421), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: Tinker Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: June 12, 2013.
Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.
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