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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS 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 general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
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.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Mark R. Gorog, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4150.
03-00975C: Armstrong Power, LLC (2313 State Route 156, Shelocta, PA 15774) for increased gas usage at the South Bend Facility in South Bend Township, Armstrong County. This is a major facility Plan Approval application submittal.
11-00508B: Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematories, Inc. (146 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906) for funeral services and crematories at the Hindman Funeral Home & Crematory in Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County. This is a minor facility Plan Approval application submittal.
32-00055I: Homer City Generation, LP (1750 Power Plant Road, Homer City, PA 15748) for alternate SO2 emission limits during start-up and transition of NID systems on Units 1 and 2, which will reduce existing air emissions, at the Homer City Station in Center Township, Indiana County. This is a major facility Plan Approval application submittal.
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: James A. .Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-0184A: Doylestown Hospital (595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901) for the installation of a new 1,600 kW natural gas-fired cogeneration unit located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. The cogeneration unit will be used to provide electricity and steam for the hospital facility. An oxidation catalyst will be installed on the unit to control emissions of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. A reduction in total non-methane, non-ethane hydrocarbon emissions are also anticipated with the oxidation catalyst. This project shall not cause the facility to exceed any major source thresholds and the facility shall continue to maintain a minor operating status. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
46-0289: Scott Contractors, Inc. (2939 Felton Road, Norristown, PA 19401) for installation of a new portable non-metallic processing plant located in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. Fugitive particulate matter emissions are controlled by a wet suppression system. The potential to emit all criteria pollutants, including Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Particulate Matter (PM), and Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions is less than major source thresholds; the facility is classified as a Natural Minor Facility. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (NSPS) apply to the new unit. The plan approval will include monitoring, testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4762, Lisa Dorman, New Source Review Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863 or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702.
21-03114A: Hoffman Funeral Home (219 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013) for construction of a human crematory at their facility in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The crematory will generate minimal emissions since it fires natural gas exclusively and operates intermittently based upon demand. Potential emissions of particulate matter (PM) are estimated at 0.98 ton per year. Potential nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions are estimated at 0.42 ton per year. The Plan Approval includes emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636.
10-171D: Butler Color Press (119 Bonnie Drive, Butler, PA 16002), for the construction of a new web offset pressline controlled by a new dryer/afterburner control system in Summit Township, Butler County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.
The proposed construction of a new web offset pressline controlled by a new dryer/afterburner control system will result in projected actual emissions of 17.37 tpy for VOC, 3.14 tpy for NOx, 2.64 tpy for CO, 0.239 tpy for PM, and 0.019 tpy for SOx. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 123.21.
• Emissions shall with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odor, and visible emissions respectively.
• No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of filterable particulate matter in a manner that the concentration of filterable particulate matter (FPM) in the effluent gas exceeds 0.02 grain per dry standard cubic foot. [Compliance with this requirement shows compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13]
• The VOC emissions shall not exceed 4.0 #/hr and 17.37 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total from the afterburner.
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b.
• The VOC control efficiency of the afterburner shall meet at least 98%. [Compliance with this requirement will show compliance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.67b(d)(1)(i)(B).]
• Shall stack test for FPM initially and FPM & VOC destruction efficiency at operating permit renewal.
• Ink meters shall be installed on the printing units to record ink usage during production.
• The permittee shall maintain a record of all preventive maintenance inspections of the control device(s). The records of the maintenance inspections shall include, at a minimum, the dates of the inspections, the name of the person performing the inspection, any problems or defects identified, any actions taken to correct the problems or defects, and any routine maintenance performed.
• The permittee shall record the following operational data from the control device(s) (these records may be done with strip charts recorders, data acquisition systems, or manual log entries):
o Dryer pressure relative to press room—continuously as defined as at least once every 15 minutes
o Combustion chamber temperature—continuously as defined as at least once every 15 minutes
• The permittee shall collect and record the applicable information specified in this Condition. The information shall be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 5 years and shall be made available to an authorized Department representative at any time during normal working hours. The information required is:
o For each ink or varnish used: the monthly consumption in pounds or gallons; the percent by weight VOC and HAP content, as applied; and, an estimate of VOC and HAP emissions. Alternately, the ink with the highest VOC and HAP content may be used to represent all inks used by the printing press.
o For each fountain solution and additive: the monthly consumption in pounds or gallons; the percent by weight or weight to volume ratio (lbs/gal) VOC and HAP content, and, an estimate of VOC and HAP emissions.
o For each blanket and roller cleaning solution used: the monthly consumption in pounds or gallons; the percent by weight or weight to volume ratio (lbs/gal) VOC and HAP content, and, an estimate of VOC and HAP emissions.
o For each month of operation, an estimate of VOC and HAP emissions during the latest 12 months.
• The company shall calculate the VOC emissions from this source on a monthly basis using the information contained in the daily logs of inks and coatings used and the control efficiency of 98%. The control efficiency results from the most recent stack test of the control equipment shall be used once the initial stack test has been completed.
• The company shall add the monthly total to the monthly totals for the previous eleven (11) months to get the 12-month rolling total of VOC emissions from this source.
• For the printing line, the company shall record the names and types of inks or coatings used, the amount of inks or coatings used, ink and coating density before and after the addition of diluent, amount of diluent used, density of the diluent, amount of water in the ink or coating and the weight of VOCs in the inks or coatings.
• The permittee shall perform a daily operational inspection of the control device.
• All gauges employed by the permittee to monitor the required control device operating parameters shall have a scale such that the expected normal reading shall be no less than twenty percent (20%) of full scale and be accurate within plus or minus two percent (+/- 2%) of full scale reading.
• Control device operating parameters, including dryer pressure relative to press room and combustion chamber temperature, shall be operated in a range defined by the manufacturer or in a range developed during compliant stack testing. The operating range of the combustion chamber shall be operated at a minimum temperature of 1,400 degrees F or shall be determined within 90 days after startup of the control device. The operating range of the dryer pressure relative to press room shall be determined within 90 days after startup of the control device and shall be indicated to the Department in writing prior to administratively amending into the facility operating permit. The operating range shall be made part of the facility operating permit. [The normal operating range for the afterburner shall be defined as greater than 1,400 degrees F. The normal dryer pressure relative to the press room shall be defined as greater than minus 10 Pascal with normal operation at approximately minus 15 Pascal.]
• For each of the inks, coatings, thinner, adhesives, cleanup solvents used, maintain Certified Product Data Sheets or full disclosure Material Safety Data Sheet or Batch specification sheet which include the following:
o Weight per gallon, as delivered from the vendor or supplier
o Percent (by weight) of VOC per gallon, as delivered from the vendor or supplier
o Percent solids (by weight) per gallon, as delivered from the vendor or supplier
o Percent water and exempt solvent, as delivered from the vendor or supplier
o Density of VOC, as delivered from the vendor or supplier
• The permittee shall operate the control device associated with this source at all times that the source is in operation.
• The source and control device shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [10-171D] 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for state only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
25-025U: General Electric Transportation—Erie (2901 East Lake Road, Bldg 9-201, Erie, PA 16531), for the modification of Boiler #6 (Source 042) with regards to de-rating the boiler from 133 mmbtu/hr to 95 mmbtu/hr and to remove 40 CFR 60 Subpart Db requirements and replace with Subpart Dc requirements in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the facility operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 25-025U is for the proposed de-rating of Boiler #6 (Source 042) from 133 mmbtu/hr to 95 mmbtu/hr resulting in the removal of 40 CFR 60 Subpart Db requirements and the inclusion of 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc requirements This modification will not result in an emission increase at the facility. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Source is subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.11 and 123.22.
• NOx emissions shall not exceed 20.81 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period. [This condition replaces the following condition from Plan Approval 25-025E: NOx emissions shall not exceed 29.3 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period.]
• NOx emissions shall not exceed 0.05 lb/mmbtu. [This condition replaces the following condition from Plan Approval 25-025E Condition 8: NOx emissions shall not exceed 0.05 lb/MMBtu based on a 30-day rolling average]
• Source is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc
• Source is not subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart Db, deleted conditions related to Subpart Db
• Source is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD
• The permittee shall only use natural gas for fuel for this source (boiler #6).
• Stack test at operating permit renewal for NOx.
• Deleted all conditions with regards to NOx CEMs
• General Electric shall maintain a record of all scheduled preventative maintenance inspections of the source. These records shall, at a minimum, contain the dates of the inspections, any problems or defects, the actions taken to correct the problem or defects, and any routine maintenance performed.
• The owner or operator of each affected facility shall record and maintain records of the amounts of each fuel combusted during each month. [This condition streamlines out 40 CFR 60.48c(g)]
• The reporting period for the reports required under 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc is each twelve (12) month period. All reports shall be submitted to the Administrator and shall be postmarked by the 30th day following the end of the reporting period. [This condition streamlines out 40 CFR 60.48c(j)]
• The source shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in accordance with good air pollution control practices, or in accordance with good engineering practices.
• The facility shall conduct the following to reduce the boiler rating from 133 mmbtu/hr to 95 mmbtu/hr:
o Remove the 4" natural gas control valve and replace with a 3" valve that has its range of motion reduced by the OEM to 60% of maximum stroke limit.
• Install orifice plate in combustion air duct in the forced draft fan discharge flange.
• The facility has the following ERCs at their disposal:
o NOx: 197.46 tons of which
o 197.46 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o SOx: 2,169.2 tons of which
o 943.2 tons expiring on 6-6-15 from shutdown of Boiler 1
o 1,226 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o PM: 28.2 tons of which
o 28.2 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o PM10: 28.2 tons of which
o 28.2 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o PM2.5: 28.2 tons of which
o 28.2 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o CO: 38.9 tons of which
o 38.9 tons expiring on 6-30-16 from shutdown of Boilers 5 & 9
o VOC: 0 tons
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [25-025U] 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for state only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
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.
15-00015: Arkema Company, Inc. (610 Bolmar Street, West Chester, PA 19382), located in West Chester Borough, Chester County. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. The facility manufactures acrylate and methacrylate oligomers and polymers that are used in inks, coatings, and adhesives. The boilers are subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63 Subpart JJJJJ and the engines are subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. As a result of potential emissions of volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants, the facility is a major stationary source as defined in Title I, Part D of the Clean Air Act Amendments, and is therefore subject to the Title V permitting requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
53-00002: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (2800 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, TX 77056) to renew the Title V Operating Permit for their Compressor Station 535 facility located in Wharton Township, Potter County. The representative of Transcontinental to contact regarding Title V Operating Permit 53-00002 is Mr. Robert St. John, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Service—Air Quality, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056.
The facility's main sources include five (5) compressor engines. They also operate space heaters, emergency generator engine, boiler and process heaters at the facility. The application notified the Department that the increased blowdown activity at the facility as a result of construction on the pipeline right-of-away may occur. The VOC emissions from the blowdown activities at the facility qualifies the change to be exempt from plan approval requirements in accordance with the PA DEP plan approval exemption listing category no. 31. No other source modifications are being proposed by this action. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 as well as 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The facility has the potential to emit major levels of NOx and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions. The air contaminant emissions from the facility's 2013 Air Information Management System (AIMS) report are as follows; 44 tpy of carbon monoxide, 44 tpy of nitrogen oxides, 1.4 tpy of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM-10), 1.4 tpy of PM2.5, 0.1 tpy of sulfur oxides, 8.8 tpy of volatile organic compounds, 4.5 tpy of total hazardous air pollutants.
The proposed renewal TVOP for the facility has included the upcoming applicable National Emission Standard of Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requirement for the process heaters and boilers at the facility. The compliance date for this requirement is January 31, 2016. The Title V operating permit contains all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements including applicable testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions to demonstrate compliance with the applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.
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 570-327-0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174.
26-00413: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (P. O. Box 1642, Houston, TX, 77251-1642). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TV-26-00413) to Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (TE) for the operation of their Uniontown Compressor Station located in North Union Township, Fayette County.
The main sources of emissions at the facility include two natural gas-fired turbines, two stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines driving emergency electric generators, and facility fugitive VOC emissions.
The Uniontown Compressor Station is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F and G (relating to operating permit requirements; and Title V operating permit requirements). Potential emissions for the facility have been calculated as follows: 51.79 tons per year of carbon monoxide (CO), 81.51 tons per year of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 5.75 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10-microns (PM10), 5.75 tons per year of particulate matter less than 2.5-microns (PM2.5), 2.90 tons per year of sulfur oxides (SOx), 49.0 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 5.06 tons per year of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), and 129,851 tons per year of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
The emission restrictions and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 61, 63, and 70, and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
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 Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 412-442-4000.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing with the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All requests for a public hearing, and all protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). A protest must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (Title V Operating Permit 26-00413) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such 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, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Nicholas J. Waryanka, Air Quality Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Nicholas J. Waryanka at (412) 442-4172.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00148: Bucks County Community College (275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940-4106) for operation of a higher education facility in Newtown Township, Bucks County. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The major sources of air emissions are: two (2) boilers, three (3) fuel oil-fired heaters, and seven (7) emergency generators. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-00140: Carriage PA Holdings, Inc. dba Green Erath Cremations (736 East Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335) for the operation of a human crematory in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. The permit is for a non-Title V, Natural Minor facility. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements
23-00055: Cheyney University (1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319) for the operation of three (3) miscellaneous natural gas-fired boilers, two (2) 55-kW Detroit Diesel generators, five (5) miscellaneous natural gas-fired air-conditioning chiller and other exempted or miscellaneous sources in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. The initial permit was issued on 8-12-2004 and was renewed on 7-30-2009. The permit is for a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor facility. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00279: West Laurel Hill Cemetery (215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004) for the initial issuance of a state only operating permit. The facility owns and operates a crematory unit, designated as Source ID 501. Facility-wide emissions for all criteria pollutants are below the threshold for major sources operating in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area; therefore, the facility is classified as a Natural Minor. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
39-00090: Inhance Technologies, LLC (16223 Park 10 Pl Suite 325, Houston, TX 77084) for the operation of a plastic material and resin manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The sources consist of three (3) reaction chambers and a fluorine cell area. The sources are controlled by activated alumina scrubbing towers. This is a renewal of a State-Only operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
54-00061: Kaytee Products, Inc. (55 N. Sillyman Street, Cressona, PA 17929-1196) for the operation of an animal food manufacturing facility in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The sources consist of two (2) grain cleaners and a storage bin. The sources are controlled by a cyclone and bag filters. This is a renewal of a State-Only operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174.
30-00148: Dana Mining Company of PA, LLC (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501) for bituminous coal underground mining at the 4-West Deep Mine Coal Preparation Plant in Dunkard Township, Greene County. This is a State-Only Operating Permit renewal application submittal.
03-00145: Praxair, Inc. (175 East Park Drive, P. O. Box 44, Tonawanda, NY 14151) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) Renewal to Praxair, Inc., to authorize the continued operation of an existing industrial gas manufacturing facility known as the Bagdad Plant, located in Leechburg, Gilpin Township, Arm-strong County.
Praxair, Inc. operates this facility to provide nitrogen and hydrogen to the nearby Allegheny Ludlum steel plant. This facility has the potential to emit 60.0 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 12.2 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 1.5 ton volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 0.9 ton particulate matter, less than 400 pounds of metal hazardous air pollutants and less than 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents on a 12-month rolling basis. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed SOOP Renewal includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and management practice requirements.
04-00086: FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation, LLC (70 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308), for a facility-wide Synthetic Minor Operating Permit, renewed for the operation of a nuclear power plant, known as the Beaver Valley Station, located in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of two auxiliary boilers (47.2 MMBtu/hr, each), six emergency diesel engines with a rated output greater than 500-bhp (2-5,680-bhp, 3-3,950-bhp, and 1-690-bhp), multiple smaller diesel engines (1,234-bhp total), a shot blast unit, and paint shop. Fuel Oil throughput is limited to 1,900,000 gallons per year to the boilers and 345,000 gallons per year to all other sources. Emergency engines have hours of operation limitations. Facility emissions are 98.9 tons of NOx, 80.6 tons of SO2, 25.5 tons of CO, 7.9 tons of PM10, and 7.2 tons of VOC per year. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any processing equipment of 20 percent. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subparts ZZZZ and JJJJJJ and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
32-00434: Sunoco Pipeline, LP (525 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, notice is hereby given that Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue an Air Quality State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) to Sunoco Pipeline, LP to authorize the operation of natural gas liquid pumping facility known as the Cramer Station, located in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
Sunoco Pipeline, LP operates the Cramer Station to transport natural gas liquids consisting of ethane, propane and butane through the Mariner East II pipeline. Sources at this facility consist of an electric pump and an enclosed flare. This facility has the potential to emit less than 0.2 ton of carbon monoxide (CO), 1.3 ton of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 1.0 ton volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 70 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents (CO2e) on a 12-month rolling basis. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and management practice requirements.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131.
20-00106: Greenleaf Corporation (18695 Greenleaf Drive, Saegertown, PA 16433-4429), to renew the State Only Operating Permit for the facility located in Hayfield Township, Crawford County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The facility fabricates high performance tungsten carbide and ceramic grade inserts and innovative tool holding systems. The primary sources at the facility include a graphite resistance furnace with a thermal oxidizer and baghouse, a spray drier with fabric collector, a Bernex Furnace with scrubber, an Electric Grieve Oven, An Electric Kiln for carburization, Five Hi/Low Temperature Heat Treating Furnaces, Seven Parts Washers, Miscellaneous Natural Gas Heaters, Grinding controlled by mist collectors, Polishing, Miscellaneous Solvent Usage, a Paraffin Wax Process, and emergency generators. The graphite furnace and related controls were constructed under Plan Approval 20-106A and 20-106B. The requirements of those plan approvals have been incorporated into the permit. The emergency engines constructed prior to June 12, 2006 are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ pertaining to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The storage building emergency engine was constructed in 2013 and is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ pertaining to the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The permit also contains emission restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
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 Returned
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
30130101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252361. Mon River Aggregates LLC (P. O. Box 435, Millsboro, PA 15348). Application returned for a bituminous surface mine, located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, affecting 132.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Rush Run and unnamed tributaries to Monongahela River. Application received: December 31, 2013. Application returned: February 23, 2015.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
30841316 and NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Road, PO Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County to add 2,142.0 acres to the underground mine permit boundary and the subsidence control plan permit boundary for development mining. Underground Acres Proposed 2,142.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 2,142.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 24, 2015. Application received: December 2, 2014.
63131301 and NPDES No. PA0236233. RAM Mining, LLC, (250 West Main Street, Suite 210, Lexington, KY 40507). To operate the RAM No. 1 Mine in Nottingham and Peters Townships, Washington County. The operation will not discharge treated waste water and treated mine discharge into unnamed tributaries of Mingo Creek. The operation has an approved non-discharge alternative. Surface Acres Proposed 61.4, Underground Acres Proposed 1,317.7, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 1,317.7. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. No discharges. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Pennsylvania American Water Company and intake: Monongahela River, The application was considered administratively complete on February 25, 2015. Application received: October 10, 2014.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56090109 and NPDES No. PA0262838. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 140 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County affecting 30.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria Somerset Authority. Application received: February 6, 2015.
Permit No. 56970105 and NPDES No. PA0234630. Hoffman Mining, Inc., P. O. Box 130, 118 Runway Road, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Paint Township, Somerset County affecting 171.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Stonycreek River classified for the following uses: cold water fishery & trout stocked fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 9, 2015.
Permit No. 56950101 and NPDES No. PA0213012. Rosebud Mining Co., 1117 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale, PA 15551, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County affecting 106.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Piney Run classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 18, 2015.
Permit No. 32810135 and NPDES No. PA0607606. MB Energy Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, transfer of an existing bituminous surface mine from North Cambria Fuel Co., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, located in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, affecting 20.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 11, 2015.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33140102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259586. P. and N. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsu-tawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine and associated NPDES permit in Porter Township, Jefferson County, affecting 512.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Foundry Run and Foundry Run, unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 17, 2015.
33140101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259560. P. and N. Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsu-tawney, PA 15767) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in McCalmont & Young Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 245.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Elk Run and unnamed tributaries to Elk Run, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 24, 2015.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
SMP 17070112 and NPDES PA025661. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Bell and Gaskill Townships, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties affecting 295.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Bear Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Whiskey Run classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 24, 2015.
SMP 17990118. Swisher Contracting, Inc. (P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit revision for change of land use from Pastureland and Unmanaged Natural Habitat to Industrial/Commercial of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 121.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Moose Creek classified for the following use(s): HQ CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 26, 2015.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03830116 and NPDES Permit No. PA0599727. Bedrock mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Renewal application for continued reclamation and treatment to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 830 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mill Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: February 20, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 19793201R6. Gilberton Coal Company, (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Conyngham Township, Columbia County affecting 3.4 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 30, 2015.
Permit No. 19881301R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223549. UAE CoalCorp. Associates, (142 Barry Road, Ashland, PA 17921), renewal of an existing anthracite underground mine, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Conyngham and Mt. Carmel Townships, Columbia and Northumberland Counties affecting 34.1 acres, receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: February 5, 2015.
Permit No. 54733020R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0012360. BET Associates IV, LLC, (PO Box 150, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse reprocessing and preparation plant operation in Tamaqua, Coaldale, Lansford, Summit Hill and Nesquehoning Boroughs, Schuylkill and Carbon Counties affecting 7,596.4 acres, receiving stream: Panther Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 23, 2015.
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. 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 limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
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 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA02114159 (Mining Permit No. 32733709), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., (224 Grange Hall Road, PO Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Dilltown Facility in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 277.7. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 23, 2011. Application received: February 28, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 29` 35" Long: 79° 01` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.041 - 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 96 120 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Blacklick Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 30` 12" Long: 79° 02` 14") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.041 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50 96 120 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report NPDES No. PA0235768 (Mining Permit No. 32061302), Western Allegheny Energy, LLC, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Knob Creek Mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 31.2, Underground Acres Affected 1,514.0. Receiving stream: Marshall Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Marshall Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 14, 2013. Application received: April 2, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Marshall Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 31` 26" Long: 78° 20` 01") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.3 - Iron (mg/l) 0.83 1.7 2.1 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 78 100 Sulfates (mg/l) - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Bromides (mg/l) - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Marshall Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 31` 26" Long: 78° 20` 01") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.98 - Iron (mg/l) 0.83 1.7 2.1 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 78 100 Sulfates (mg/l) 1,400 2,800 3,500 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - Report Bromides (mg/l) - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary of Marshall Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 31` 30" Long: 78° 19` 52") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.16 - Iron (mg/l) 0.83 1.7 2.1 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 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - Report Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4119, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0213012 (Mining Permit No. 56950101), Rosebud Mining Company, 1117 Shaw Mines Road Meyersdale, PA 15552, renewal of an NPDES permit located in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 82.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Piney Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: February 18, 2015.
The outfall listed below discharges to an Unnamed Tributary to Piney Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 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 10.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
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