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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
APPLICATIONS
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/New Snider Swine Operation
Tyler Snider
22357 Mountain Foot Road
Neelyton, PA 17239
Huntingdon 291.8 acres for Manure application 1,208.02 AEU's
4.1 AEU's/ac
Swine/Beef NA Renewal Skyline Acres Inc.
381 Skyline Drive
Bernville, PA 19506
Berks 793 1,217.5 Dairy NA Renewal Hillandale Gettysburg, LP
Bailey Farms, Site 1 & 2
2820 Daron Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
York 25.2 9,387.43 Poultry NA Renewal Irvin Weaver
118 Wintersville Road,
Richland, PA 17087Berks 100 393.75 Layers None Renewal Hetrickdale Farms
69 Hetrick Road
Bernville, PA 19506
Berks 2,313 2,449.02 Dairy NA Renewal Lost Creek Farm
(Brent Hershey)
586 Benner Rd.
McAlisterville, PA 17049
Juniata 151 942.5 Swine NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should 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. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448
Application No. 4115507—Construction Public Water Supply.
Applicant Lycoming County Water & Sewer Authority Township/Borough Fairfield Township County Lycoming Responsible Official Christine Weigle, Executive Director
Lycoming County Water & Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 186
Montoursville, PA 17754
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer David M. Swisher, P.E.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
474 Windmere Drive, Suite 100
State College, PA 16801
Application Received May 19, 2015 Description of Action Construction of approximately 2,075 feet of transmission main, water supply well, and modifications to the Tules Run treatment system. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Permit No. 0215515, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672[Township or Borough] City of McKeesport Responsible Official Christopher Kerr, Resident Manager
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650
Application Received Date May 13, 2015 Description of Action Installation of a mixing system in the Renzie #1 water storage tank. Permit No. 0215516, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672[Township or Borough] Port Vue Borough Responsible Official Christopher Kerr, Resident Manager
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received Date May 13, 2015 Description of Action Installation of a mixing system in the Port Vue water storage tank. Permit No. 2615503, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Indian Creek Valley Water Authority
2019 Indian Head Road
PO Box 486
Indian Head, PA 15446[Township or Borough] Springfield Township Responsible Official R. Kerry Witt, Manager
Indian Creek Valley Water Authority
2019 Indian Head Road
PO Box 486
Indian Head, PA 15446
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date May 15, 2015 Description of Action Installation of the new Pleasant Hill water storage tank with a mixer. Permit No. 1115510, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Nanty Glo Water Authority
1015 First Street
Suite 1
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
[Township or Borough] Cambria Township Responsible Official Harry Gearhart, Chairman
Nanty Glo Water Authority
1015 First Street
Suite 1
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
1731 N. Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received Date May 18, 2015 Description of Action Replacement of the filtration system, construction of a backwash wastewater plate settler and installation of a well/absorption bed for backwash water disposal. Permit No. 0315503, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Manor Township Joint Municipal Authority
2310 Pleasant View Drive
Ford City, PA 16226[Township or Borough] City of McGrann Responsible Official Grant Kanish, Chairman of the Board
Manor Township Joint Municipal Authority
2310 Pleasant View Drive
Ford City, PA 16226
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Black & Veatch Corporation
4 Penn Center West
Suite 326
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
Application Received Date May 8, 2015 Description of Action Construction of a WTP facility, installation of a 1.4 MGD pellet softening system, two new dual-cell filters, four new well pumps, three high service pumps and two backwash pumps. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Permit No. 6215501, Public Water Supply
Applicant Pine Grove Township Municipal Authority Township or Borough Pine Grove Township County Warren Responsible Official James Schrecongost Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Joel E. Romagna, P.E.
Stiffler McGraw Northwest
16424 Route 62
P. O. Box Q
Tidioute, PA 16351
Application Received Date May 12, 2015 Description of Action Installation of a replacement ground water supply.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Application No. 6515506MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington
920 Barnes Street
PO Box 577
New Kensington, PA 15068
[Township or Borough] Lower Burrell Township Responsible Official James Matta, General Manager
Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington
920 Barnes Street
PO Box 577
New Kensington, PA 15068
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received Date May 15, 2015 Description of Action Painting of the interior and exterior of the Braeburn water storage tank. Application No. 6515507MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington
920 Barnes Street
PO Box 577
New Kensington, PA 15068
[Township or Borough] City of New Kensington Responsible Official James Matta, General Manager
Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington
920 Barnes Street
PO Box 577
New Kensington, PA 15068
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650Application Received Date May 15, 2015 Description of Action Painting of the interior and exterior of the East Kensington water storage tank. Application No. 6515508MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Latrobe Municipal Authority
104 Guerrier Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
[Township or Borough] Derry Township Responsible Official Thomas Gray, Manager
Latrobe Municipal Authority
104 Guerrier Road
Latrobe, PA 15650Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc.
1004 Ligonier Street
Box 853
Latrobe, PA 15650
Application Received Date May 13, 2015 Description of Action Painting of the interior and exterior of the clearwell tank. Application No. 3015505MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
PO Box 187
Jefferson, PA 15344
[Township or Borough] Cumberland Township Responsible Official John Golding, Manager
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
PO Box 187
Jefferson, PA 15344
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date May 15, 2015 Description of Action Installation of approximately 3,390 feet of waterline. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Application No. 6109503-MA1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Township or Borough Emlenton Borough Responsible Official James S. Willard Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Robert L. Horvat, P.E.
KLH Engineers, Inc.
5173 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Application Received Date May 8, 2015 Description of Action Various water treatment plant yard piping modifications.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-fields Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Weis Markets, 238 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg Borough, Union County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16602, on behalf of Weis Markets, 1000 South Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site is a vacant parcel that formerly was utilized as a retail gasoline station. The soil and groundwater will demonstrate attainment through a combination of the Statewide Health and Site Specific Standards. The intended future use of the property will continue to be for commercial purposes.
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Yarasavage Well Pad, 139 Keiserville Road, Washington Township, Wyoming County. Resource Environmental, 36 Taylor Lane, Montrose, PA 18801 on behalf of Carrizo (Marcellus) LLC, 251 Drain Lick Road, Drifting, PA 16834 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. An estimated 304 barrels of flowback fluid was released to the well pad surface. The proposed future use of the property will be agricultural/residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Wyoming County Press Examiner on October 15, 2014.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Huntingdon Holdings/Huntingdon Fiberglass, 1200 Susquehanna Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652, Hunt-ingdon Borough, Huntingdon County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16652, on behalf of Huntingdon Holdings, LLC, 1200 Susquehanna Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soils and groundwater contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents, VOCs, and Inorganics. The site will be remediated to the Site Specific Standard and remain industrial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily News on May 11, 2015.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-field Development Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Former Glassport Rail Yard (former P&LE Railroad Maintenance Buildings and Yard), between Fifth Street and Third Street to the immediate east of the CSX Rail- road ROW, Borough of Glassport, Allegheny County. KU Resources, Inc., 22 South Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 on behalf of Borough of Glassport, 44 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate to meet the Site Specific standard concerning site soils contaminated with manganese, benzidine, and tetrachloroethane, and groundwater contaminated with naphthalene, arsenic, and manganese. Notice of the NIR was published in the Daily News on April 30, 2015.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application for General Permit Renewal Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170.
General Permit Application No. WMGM030D001. Warner Company, Van Sciver Northside Quarry Site, 600 Tyburn Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067, Falls Township, Bucks County. This permit is for the composting of yard waste, leaf waste, grass clippings, garden residue, tree trimmings, chipped shrubbery and other vegetative material in an area between 5 and 15 acres. Beneficial use of finished compost for marketing or distribution includes the use as a soil substitute, soil conditioner, soil amendment, fertilizer or mulch. The application for renewal was found to be administratively complete by the Bureau of Waste Management on May 20, 2015.
Persons with questions may contact Scott E. Walters, Chief, Permits Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P. O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170, 717-787-7381. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) received for Permit Reissuance Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
General Permit Application No. WMGR099SC001. Kline's Services, LLC, 5 Holland Street, Salunga, PA 17538. This application is for the reissuance of Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR099SC001 from Kline's Services, Inc. to Kline's Services, LLC for processing of combined domestic sewage and industrial wastewater treatment residual, generated at a pre-treatment facility for beneficial use as a soil additive or effective fertilizer for utilization by (i) land application upon agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, and silvicultural lands and (ii) land application on disturbed lands to facilitate re-vegetation for land reclamation purposes. The application was determined to be administratively complete on May 26, 2015.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Mr. John Oren, P.E., Technical Services Manager, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office, 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
14-00003G: Pennsylvania State University (101P Physical Plant Bldg, University Park, PA 16802) has submitted a plan approval application to the Department for the construction of two 580 bhp diesel-fired Dooson model HP1600WCU air compressors at the Pennsylvania State University's East Campus and West Campus Steam Plants, located in College Township and State College Borough, Centre 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702
28-05002M: Letterkenny Army Depot—US Department of Defense (One Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for the construction of three existing and previously unreported paint stripping tanks at the Letterkenny Army Depot located in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County. The expected combined potential emissions from the sources are: 29.64 tons per year of VOCs; 1.13 tons per year of SOx and less than one ton per year each of NOx, CO, PM and HAPs. The facility is a Title V facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination sources as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, and the Reasonably Available Control Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.91. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702
28-05002M: Letterkenny Army Depot—US Department of Defense (One Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) to receive comments on a proposed revision to the Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Plan and amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Letterkenny Army Depot facility in Greene/Letterkenny Townships, Franklin County. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the requirements that include emission limitations for the significant VOC sources at the facility. The revision involves establishing VOC emission limits and other work practices designed to minimize VOC emissions for the construction of three existing and previously unreported paint stripping tanks at the facility. Copies of the materials submitted to DEP, DEP's analyses, and other relevant information are available for public review at DEP's Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. An appointment to review the documents may be scheduled by calling 717-705-4732 between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Department will hold one public hearing on July 13, 2015, at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, from 9:00 A.M. until all scheduled oral comments are received. Those wishing to comment orally are requested to contact Mr. Gary Helsel, P.E., Acting New Source Review Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, at 814-949-7935, to schedule their testimony. Testimony must be pre-scheduled by no later than July 6, 2015. Oral testimony which has not been pre-scheduled will not be accepted at the hearing. Commenters are requested to provide two written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearing. Oral testimony will be limited to ten minutes per person. Organizations are requested to designate a representative to present testimony on their behalf. Written comments may be submitted to the Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, no later than July 23, 2015. Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Mr. Helsel at the number provided above or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702
36-05117: Dart Container Corporation of PA (60 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17603) to issue a Title V Permit renewal for their cup manufacturing processes located at the Pitney Road facility in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Reported plant emissions for 2014 included 101 tons of VOCs, 4.9 tons of CO, and 1.9 ton of NOx. The Title V 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 permit renewal will 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, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
36-05015: Dart Container Corporation of PA (60 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17603) to issue a Title V Permit renewal for their foam cup and containers manufacturing processes located at the Leola Facility in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Reported plant emissions for 2014 included 639.6 tons of VOCs, 63.1 tons of NOx, 18.2 tons of CO, 11.4 tons of SOx, and 2.0 tons of PM10. The Title V 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 permit renewal will include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63 that include Subpart JJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Group IV Polymers and Resins, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, Subpart YYYY—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Combustion Turbines, Subpart DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, and Subpart H—National Emission Standards for Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants for Equipment Leaks. Also included are those provisions those from 40 CFR Part 60 that include Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, and Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines.
22-05005: NRG Energy Center Paxton, LLC (100 North 10th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101) to issue a Title V Permit renewal for steam-electric generation facility in the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Reported plant emissions for 2014 included 58.9 tons of NOx, 22.3 tons of SOx, 10.3 tons of CO, and 3.6 tons of PM10. The Title V 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 permit renewal will include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
TVOP-65-00053: (P. O. Box 518, 2658 Puckety Drive, Export, PA 15632) 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 Title V Operating Permit renewal to Dura-Bond Steel Corporation for their facility located in Export Borough, Westmoreland County. Dura Bond is a specialty fabricator and coater of steel pipe and metal products.
The primary operations at this facility include shot blasting, sand blasting, coating and fabrication. The steel pipes and other metal products are cleaned by sandblasting or shot blasting. After cleaning, the materials are coated in the spray area using airless spray guns. Materials are then placed in the day down area for drying and curing. Sometimes, they are forced cured using portable natural gas heaters. Fabrication work is done in a separate building. It includes typical machine shop/metal fabrication equipment such as grinders, welding stations, saws, torching, etc. There are several baghouses to control particulate emissions.
The pollutants of concern from this facility are VOCs from the coating and cleaning operations and small amount of particulate matters. The overall facility's potential VOC emission is limited to 92 tons per 12 consecutive month period. Other insignificant emissions are NOx, SOx and CO from the use of natural gas fired heaters. The reported emissions inventory for the year 2013 were 16.17 tpy of VOCs and 13.71 tpy of PM10. Dura Bond is major for HAPs and subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart MMMM. The proposed TVOP renewal contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
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
15-00110: Pepperidge Farm, Inc., (421 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335) for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for this facility. The permit is for a non-Title V (State Only) facility. The applicable requirements of 40 CFR. Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ were incorporated into the permit for the emergency engines. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00152: Upper Merion Area School District (435 Crossfield Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406-2363), for renewal of a State Only, Natural Minor Operating Permit in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. Upper Merion Area School District operates a variety of natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers and emergency generators on the contiguous properties of the high school and middle school. There have been no modifications to any of the existing sources and there have been no new sources added. The facility has a maximum potential to emit 17.5 tons of NOx per year. The permit includes monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to address 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
48-00070: Prime Conduit Inc. /Upper Nazareth (635 East Lawn Road, Nazareth, PA 18064-1213) for the manufacture of rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe via an extrusion process in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The primary sources are extrusion lines and storage silos. The control devices are dust collectors. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. This is a renewal of the State-Only Natural Minor operating permit. The State-Only operating permit includes applicable state and federal requirements, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702
36-03120: Esbenshade Mills (220 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the animal feed processing facility located in Rapho Township, Lancaster County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 10.0 tpy of PM. 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 DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
17-00021: West Branch Area School District (516 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Bigler Cutoff Junior/Senior High School located in Morris Township, Clearfield County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 17-00021. The facility's main sources include four No. 2 fuel oil-fired boilers, two No. 2 fuel oil-fired water heaters, one diesel-fired emergency generator engine and one propane-fired emergency generator engine.
The facility has potential emissions of 11.32 TPY of CO; 21.51 TPY of NOx; 43.21 TPY of SOx; 1.42 TPY of PM/PM10; 0.98 TPY of VOCs; 0.04 TPY HAPs; 13,647 TPY GHGs.
All four boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers at Area Sources. Both generator engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Part 63.
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.
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
30841317 and NPDES No. PA0213517. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1525 Pleasant Grove Road, P. O. Box J, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Enlow Fork Mine in Richhill Township, Greene County, South Franklin Township, Washington County and related NPDES Permit. To add surface acres for construction of the E29 Bleeder Site. Surface Acres Proposed 22.6. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 13, 2015. Application received February 24, 2015.
17743702 and NPDES No. PA0215490. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the Permit for the Lady Jane Plant in Huston Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 20, 2015. Application received January 27, 2015.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Penn-sylvania Coal Company LLC, (P. O. Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill, Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County, East Finley Township, Washington County. To add 8,152.0 under-ground permit area acres and 8,152.0 subsidence control plan area acres to Harvey Mine from Bailey Mine. Underground Acres Proposed 8,152.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 8,152.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 22, 2015. Application received February 17, 2015.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56140101 and NPDES No. PA0269441. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 165 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Miller Run to Dark Shade Creek to the Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 4, 2015.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
24743008 and NPDES Permit No. PA0127566. Fairview Coal Company (P. O. Box R, Ridgway, PA 15853) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 66.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Benninger Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: May 18, 2015.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17814033 and NPDES PA0609501. Philip Reese Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 67, 3515 Main Street, Karthaus, PA 16845). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County affecting 412.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Saltlick Run and Saltlick Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 17, 2014.
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). Revision application for postmining land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, affecting 830.0 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. Application received: May 15, 2015.
03100101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251925. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, affecting 33.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Nicholson 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: May 15, 2015.
65050102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250830. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Washington and Bell Townships, Westmoreland County, affecting 245 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Beaver Run, classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 15, 2015.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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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.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 58040810. Clyde Very, (7655 Dimock to Nicholson Road, Nicholson, PA 18446), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County affecting 2.0 acres on property owned by Edward Wulff. Application received: May 11, 2015.
Permit No. 58150806 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225568. Juan Loja, (1525 Fair Hill Road, New Milford, PA 18834), Commencement operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation and NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Starrucca Creek, classified for the following use: EV-Migratory Fishes. Application received: May 15, 2015.
Permit No. 7475SM5C5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0223522. Essroc Cement Corp., (3938 Easton Nazareth Highway, Nazareth, PA 18064), renewal of an existing NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Nazareth Borough, Upper and Lower Nazareth Townships, Northampton County affecting 32.7 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Shoeneck Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: May 18, 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. PA0215317 (Mining Permit No. 17831601), River Hill Coal Company, (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Belford Siding in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County. Surface Acres Affected 16.0. Receiving stream: West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: WWF. West Branch Susquehanna TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 2, 2014. Application received May 19, 2014.
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 facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:
Outfall 001R discharges to: West Branch Susquehanna River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001R (Lat: 41° 07` 36.3" Long: 78° 04` 48.3") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report NPDES No. PA0215317 (Mining Permit No. 0215317), River Hill Coal Company, (P. O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Belford Siding in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County to relocate the permitted NPDES Outfall from Salt Lick Run to the West Branch of Susquehanna River. Surface Acres Affected 16.0. Receiving stream: West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: WWF. West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 6, 2015. Application received September 10, 2014.
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 facility location of the non-discharge alternatives are listed below:
Outfall 001R discharges to: West Branch Susquehanna River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001R (Lat: 41° 07` 36.3" Long: 78° 04` 48.3") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259594 (Permit No. 16140109). Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Washington Township, Clarion County, affecting 58.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to East Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 13, 2015.
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 tributaries A, B & L to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP1 Y TP2 Y TP3 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 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries A, B & L to East Sandy Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP1 Y SP2 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
NPDES No. PA0258890 (Permit No. 37100301). Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, affecting 47.0 acres. Receiving streams: Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: April 13, 2015.
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 Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TC1 N TC2 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 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (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. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Slippery Rock Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/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 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0256447 (Mining permit no. 14060302, White Rock No. 2 Quarry). Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, renewal of NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 23.6 acres. Receiving stream(s): Spring Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: August 25, 2014.
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 Spring Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 008 Yes 009 Yes In addition the proposed effluent limits for outfalls 008 and 009 will include:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Oil and Grease Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only NPDES No. PA0269646 (Mining permit no. 08120307, Greens Landing Quarry). Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., 1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, new NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Athens Township, Bradford County affecting 77.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Susquehanna River, Wolcott Creek and Buck Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: February 2, 2015.
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 Buck Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SD-1 Yes PD-1 Yes In addition the proposed effluent limits for outfall SD-1 will include:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Oil and Grease Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0225550 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58152501. Brett Excavation, Inc., new NPDES Permit for a General Permit for Bluestone (GP105) quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 10.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Meylert Creek to Salt Lick Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 20, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
Non-discharge BMP's shall be in effect.
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