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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
Southeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Permit No.1515527, Public Water Supply
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Township West Brandywine County Chester Responsible Official Tony L Fernandes
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Application Received Date August 19, 2015 Description of Action Replacement of Well No.1 with Well No. 4 at the Friendship Well Treatment facility. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Application No. 3915505 Major Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Big O Mobil Home Park
153 Schweitz Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522-9731
[Township or Borough] Lower Macungi Township, Lehigh County Responsible Official C Edgar Opperman III
Owner, Big O Mobil Home Park
153 Schweitz Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522-9731
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Bruce Radar, PE
Berk Surveying & Engineering
311 East Main Street
Fleetwood, PA 19522Application Received Date 07/28/2015 Description of Action Modification and installation of 3,000 gallon storage tank and pump station to the existing system. Application No. 5215501 MA, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Water
800 W. Hershey Park Drive
Hershey, PA. 17033
[Township or Borough] Scott Township
Lackawanna CountyResponsible Official Mr. David Kaufman
Vice President-EngineeringType of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Mr. Daniel Rickard, PE
PA American Water Company
2699 Stafford Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
Application Received Date August 13, 2015 Description of Action This project is to install new 20 feet 12 inch and 60 feet 36 inch chlorine contact main at the Milford Landing Water System. Application No. 1315502MA, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Mahoning Manor Estate Home Owner's Association
45 White Birch Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235[Township or Borough] Mahoning Township,
Carbon CountyResponsible Official Franklin Leon Morgan
Vice President
45 White Birch Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Eric S. Lundy, PE
Nittany Engineering & Associates,
2836 Earlystown Road, Suite 1
Centre Hall, PA 16828Application Received Date 08/07/2015 Description of Action Re-setting & re-sizing of the well pumps to reduced size from 26 GPMs to 5 GPMs and installation of chlorine contact pipe Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Permit No. 2215505, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant GSP Management Company Municipality East Hanover Township County Dauphin Responsible Official Frank T. Perano, General Manager
P O Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543-0677
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer James A. Cieri Sr, P.E.
James A. Cieri, PE
914 N Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Application Received: 9/8/2015 Description of Action Installation of a 4,000-gallon standpipe for finished water storage along with a new building to house a booster pump and relocated pressure tank and chlorination equipment. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Permit No. 0415505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Center Township Water Authority
224 Center Grange Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
[Township or Borough] Center & Potter Townships Responsible Official Bill DiCioccio, Jr., Operational Supervisor
Center Township Water Authority
224 Center Grange Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001Type of Facility New water treatment plant Consulting Engineer Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc.
846 4th Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Application Received Date September 2, 2015 Description of Action Construction of an interim surface water treatment facility. Application No. 3215506, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748[Township or Borough] Homer City & Center Township Responsible Official Robert Walbeck, Chairman
Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date September 10, 2015 Description of Action Installation of the Circle Drive water storage tank with a mixing system. Application No. 3215507, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748[Township or Borough] Homer City & Center Township Responsible Official Robert Walbeck, Chairman
Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date September 10, 2015 Description of Action Addition of a chlorine feed system at the Route 119 pump station. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Permit No. 6215502, Public Water Supply
Applicant Warren County School District Township or Borough Pine Grove Township County Warren Responsible Official Dr. Norbert Kennerknecht Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Steven R. Halmi, P.E.
Deiss & Halmi Engineering, Inc.
105 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
Application Received Date August 31, 2015 Description of Action Add disinfection per Groundwater Rule.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Application No. 4515504MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
[Township or Borough] Hamilton Twp., Monroe County Responsible Official David R. Kaufman,
Vice President—Engineering
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Scott Thomas, PE
Pennsylvania American Water Company
852 Wesley Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Application Received Date 9/1/2015 Description of Action The applicant proposes the rehabilitation of Filter #1 including media replacement at the Stony Garden WTP. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Application No. 3015507MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
PO Box 187
Jefferson, PA 15344
[Township or Borough] Whiteley Township Responsible Official John W. 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 September 1, 2015 Description of Action Installation of approximately 2,380 feet of 8-inch diameter waterline (Downer/Hook waterline project). Application No. 3015508MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority
1442 Jefferson Road
PO Box 187
Jefferson, PA 15344
[Township or Borough] Whiteley Township Responsible Official John W. 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 September 8, 2015 Description of Action Installation of approximately 2,015 feet of 6-inch diameter waterline (Long Woods Road waterline project). Application No. 3215508MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748[Township or Borough] Homer City & Center Township Responsible Official Robert Walbeck, Chairman
Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date September 10, 2015 Description of Action Installation of approximately 21,200 feet of 12-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch diameter waterline. Application No. 3215509MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748[Township or Borough] Homer City & Center Township Responsible Official Robert Walbeck, Chairman
Central Indiana County Water Authority
30 East Wiley Street
Homer City, PA 15748
Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024
Application Received Date September 10, 2015 Description of Action Installation of approximately 4,200 feet of 6-inch diameter waterline. Application No. 5615510MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant High-Top, LLC
PO Box 1180
Chambersburg, PA 17201
[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official Tom Mangold, Manager
High-Top, LLC
PO Box 1180
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Type of Facility Brook Haven Acres Consulting Engineer T3 Global Strategies, Inc.
10 Emerson Lane
Suite 808
Bridgeville, PA 15017Application Received Date August 27, 2015 Description of Action Installation of two retention tanks and associated piping.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WA4-1015, Water Allocations. Industry Borough Municipal Authority, 1149 East Willowbrook Drive, Industry, PA 15052, Beaver County. The applicant is requesting the right to withdraw 504,000 gallons of water, per day, from Wells No. 1 & No. 2 along the banks of the Ohio River.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Malmstrom Residence, 4 Wychwood Drive, Barrett Township, Monroe County. MEA, Inc., 1365 Acker-manville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Edward Malmstrom, 27391 Oak Knoll Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of No. 2 heating oil from a 550-gallon underground storage tank system located north of the residence. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on November 28, 2014.
Mountain View Mobile Home Park, 133 1/2 West Zimmer Drive, Lehigh Township, Northampton County. Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc., 39 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of MHC Mountain View PA LP, 4 East Zimmer Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Approximately 80 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil leaked from an aboveground storage tank. The proposed future use of the property will be residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on August 30, 2015.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown-fields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Medicine Shoppe, 629 State Street, City of Meadville, Crawford County. Moody & Associates, Inc., 11548 Cotton Road, Meadville, PA 16335, on behalf of Power, Power, Power, 623 State Street, Meadville, PA 16335, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site had been a former gas station. Releases from the underground storage tank system have resulted in contamination to site soils and groundwater. The Statewide Health Standard has been selected for remediation of the site. Future use of the property will be commercial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Meadville Tribune on August 31, 2015.
INFECTIOUS AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSES
Applications received or withdrawn under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003) and Act 93 of June 28, 1988 (P. L. 525, No. 93) and regulations to transport infectious and chemotherapeutic waste.
Central Office: Bureau of Waste Management, Division of Hazardous Waste Management, PO Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170
New Applications Received
Sanpro LLC, P. O. Box 336, Lakewood, NJ 08701. License No. PA-HC 0268. Received on August 7, 2015.
Renewal Applications Received
Weavertown Transport Leasing, Inc., 2 Dorrington Road, Carnegie, PA 15106. License No. PA-HC 0020. Received on July 23, 2015.
Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste of Pa, Inc., 6330 Route 219, Brockway, PA 15824. License No. PA-HC 0199. Received on August 17, 2015.
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
18-00033A: Renovo Energy Center, LLC (5275 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703). The Department has received the Plan Approval application for the construction and operation of the Renovo Energy Center, LLC 950 Megawatt Combined Cycle Electric Generating plant to be located in the Borough of Renovo, Clinton County. The received date of the application, as entered into the Department's eFACTS system, is August 20, 2015.
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
09-0235: C-P Flexible Packaging (15 Grumbacher Rd. York, PA 17406) for construction and operation of a felxible packaging printing plant in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This facility is a synthetic minor facility for vilatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and natural minor for all other regulated pollutants. The Plan Approval and Operating Permit will contain requirements of testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and operating restrictions 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, 717-705-4862, William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, Telephone: 717-705-4702
36-05152C: Kellogg USA Inc. (2050 State Road, Lancaster, PA 17604) for the replacement of an existing dryer and dryer cooler on the Coating Line with a new dryer and dryer cooler with increased capacity. One (1) new American Air Filter, Model W, Size 36, Rotoclone Wet Scrubber will be added to control the air emissions from the new equipment at the East Hempfield plant located in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The expected decrease in facility emissions as a result of the changes proposed are: 0.002 tpy of PM. The facility is a State Only 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 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 Processes. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
47-00014C: United States Gypsum Company (Plant Manager, 60 PPL Road, Danville, PA 17821) has submitted a plan approval for the revision of VOC emission restrictions with respect to the wallboard kiln dryer (Source ID P114) located at the Washingtonville Plant facility. The facility is located in Derry Township, Montour County.
The Department's review of the plan approval application and supplementary information submitted by the facility indicates that the proposed revisions to the VOC emission restrictions will meet all of the applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to the source, including the Department's Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. As a result of the revisions, the annual potential to emit VOC from the source will decrease. Based on these findings, the Department intends to approve the application and issue a plan approval for the proposed VOC emission revisions. In accordance with BAT, the proposed VOC emission rate from the existing wallboard kiln dryer will not exceed 4.6 pounds per hour (lbs/hr) while the dryer is processing wallboard containing no mold resistant additive; 25.9 lbs/hr and 0.019 pound VOC per pound of mold resistant additive while the dryer is processing wallboard containing mold resistant additive; and 30.3 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. The plan approval includes testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions to assure compliance with the proposed maximum VOC emissions rates. Additionally, the maximum mold resistant additive usage will be restricted based on daily average and rolling 12-month total and monitored continuously. All applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions to show compliance with the applicable requirements have been included in the plan approval.
The facility is a major (Title V) facility. If 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 47-00014C, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 47-00014 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. 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.
17-00001G: NRG REMA LLC (250 Power Plant Drive, Shawville, PA 16873) has submitted a plan approval application to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the proposed natural gas addition to the utility boilers at the Shawville Generating Station facility located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. The plan approval application indicates that the utility boilers will be retrofitted with burners to accommodate natural gas. The proposed change in method of operation of the utility boilers, which are identified in the facility's Title V Operating Permit 17-00001 as Source IDs 031, 032, 033 and 034, will result in air contaminant emissions increases less than de minimis emissions levels. The company's New Source Review (NSR) applicability determination calculations show that there will be a total increase of annual VOC emissions from the utility boilers equal to approximately 18.3 tons per year (tpy). The total annual VOC emissions from the utility boilers, based on the NSR calculations, are equal to approximately 23.8 tpy.
PA DEP's review of the information submitted by NRG REMA LLC indicates that the proposed change in method of operation will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including the NSR requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127. Additionally, the proposed change in method of operation shows that the utility boilers upon startup will comply with all applicable Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) requirements as codified in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart UUUUU. The utility boilers are currently shut down. The company is planning to perform startup of the utility boilers sometime after the completion of the natural gas addition. The plan approval includes the applicable MATS requirement for the utility boilers. The utility boilers are required to be operated such that, the monthly heat inputs of fuels are monitored as well as the heat input calculations, in order to verify compliance with the clean fuel exemption of the MATS as codified under 40 CFR Section 63.9983. The Department-certified continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) installed on the utility boilers stacks will be used to monitor the hourly heat input to derive the monthly heat input and the heat input calculations. The heat input calculations are used to verify the utility boilers have been operated in a manner that each of the boilers meets the criteria for natural gas-fired electric utility steam generating unit, as specified in 40 CFR Section 63.10042. The permittee is required to certify the CEMS for natural gas combustion. Certification of the CEMS shall be obtained from the Department.
Based on the findings presented above, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed change in method of operation of the utility boilers. The facility is a major (Title V) facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions including the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 17-00001G, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 17-00001 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's North Central Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
14-00003G: Pennsylvania State University (101P Physical Plant Bldg, University Park, PA 16802) for the construction of two Dooson model HP1600WCU air compressors powered by 580 brake-horsepower diesel-fired Cummins QSX15 reciprocating internal combustion engines at the University Park Campus East and West Campus Steam Plants located in College Township and State College Borough, Centre County.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by the Pennsylvania State University indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the new source performance standards (NSPS), the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs), and the best available technology (BAT) requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the air compressors. The emission from each proposed source included in this project will not exceed the following limits: Nitrogen Oxide—0.3 gram per horsepower-hour, Carbon Monoxide—2.6 grams per horsepower-hour, Particulate Matter—0.015 gram per horsepower-hour, Nonmethane Hydrocarbons—0.14 gram per horsepower-hour, Formaldehyde—580 ppbvds.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements. The diesel fuel fired in the stationary RICE shall comply with the following per-gallon standards: (a) Sulfur content of 15 ppms maximum. (b) Cetane index or aromatic content, as follows: (i) A minimum cetane index of 40; or (ii) A maximum aromatic content of 35 volume percent. The permittee shall operate each of the stationary RICE no more than 200 hours in any 12 consecutive month period. The permittee shall equip the stationary RICE with non-resettable hour meters that log the run-time of the engines. The permittee shall demonstrate continuous compliance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ by: (a) Conducting semiannual performance tests for formaldehyde to demonstrate that emissions remain at or below the formaldehyde concentration limits; and (b) Collecting the approved operating parameter (if any) data according to 40 CFR § 63.6625(b); and (c) Reducing these data to 4-hour rolling averages; and (d) Maintaining the 4-hour rolling averages within the operating limitations for the operating parameters established during the performance test. The diesel particulate filters incorporated into the stationary RICE must be installed with backpressure monitors that notify the permittee when the high backpressure limit of the engine is approached. The permittee shall minimize the engine's time spent at idle during startup and minimize the engine's startup time to a period needed for appropriate and safe loading of the engine, not to exceed 30 minutes. The permittee must keep records of any corrective action taken after a backpressure monitor has notified the owner or operator that the high backpressure limit of an engine is approached. The permittee shall create and maintain records pertaining to the operation of the stationary RICE, including the dates and durations of engine operation. At all times the permittee must operate and maintain the stationary RICE, including associated air pollution control equipment and monitoring equipment, in a manner consistent with safety and good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions. The stationary RICE are subject to the Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII). The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR §§ 60.4200 through 60.4219. The stationary RICE are subject to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ). The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of 40 CFR §§ 63.6580 through 63.6675.
The facility is a major (Title V) facility. If 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 14-00003G, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 14-00003 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's North Central Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
08-00047B: Milan Energy, LLC (6051 Wallace Road Extension, Suite 100, Wexford, PA 15090) for the construction of three (3) 9,708 bhp (7.2 MWs) 4 stroke, lean burn Rolls Royce Bergen B-35:40-V16AG-2 natural gas-fired engine/generator sets, each equipped with both catalytic oxidation and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), at the proposed electric generating station located in Smithfield Township, Bradford County. The facility will also include one (1) 0.64 MMBtu/hour natural gas-fired natural gas line heater; three (3) storage tanks ranging in size from 2,600 gallons to 6,000 gallons; one (1) desiccant dehydration system; various fugitive emissions.
On October 8, 2014, the Department issued Plan Approval 08-00047A for sources at this electric generating station. In that application, five (5) 6,023 bhp Jenbacher natural gas-fired engine/generator sets were approved. These engines were never constructed. The Rolls Royce Bergen engines proposed in this application will take the place of the originally proposed Jenbacher engines. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Milan Energy, LLC indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Sections 63.6580 through 63.6675, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Sections 60.4230 through 60.4248, the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, 40 CFR Part 98, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123 and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction.
The emissions from each proposed engine included in this project will not exceed the following limits: 0.058 g/bhp-hr and 5.44 TPY NOx, 0.114 g/bhp-hr and 10.69 TPY CO, 0.037 g/bhp-hr and 3.47 TPY VOCs, 0.0006 lb/MMBtu and 0.13 TPY SOx, 0.050 g/bhp-hr and 4.67 TPY PM/PM10/PM2.5, 0.0009 g/bhp-hr and 0.84 TPY formaldehyde, 10 ppmvds at 15% O2 ammonia; no visible emissions equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any 1 hour and equal to or greater than 30% at any time. In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: performance testing requirement for all engines to verify compliance with the emissions limitations; establish a facility-wide leak detection and repair (LDAR) program to account for fugitive emissions from high pressure connections; restrict the engines to natural gas firing only; in addition to performance testing, establish follow-up portable analyzer testing for NOx and CO for all engines every 2,500 hours of operation.
The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 08-00047B, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. 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: Mark R. Gorog, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4150
11-00553A: Starprint Publications, Inc. (722 Dul-ancey Drive, Portage, PA 15946) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (''Department'') intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-11-00553A to Starprint Publications, Inc. (''Starprint'') to allow the installation and temporary operation of a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) for the control of two currently installed and one planned replacement printing presses by Starprint Publications, Inc. at its commercial printing facility (Facility) located in Portage Borough, Cambria County. This plan approval is also for the installation and temporary operation of the above-referenced replacement printing press and temporary operation of the two above-referenced currently installed printing presses at this Facility.
Potential to emit from the Facility is estimated to be 12.25 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 0.34 ton of ethylene glycol, 0.41 ton of total hazardous air pollutants (HAP), 3.98 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 3.34 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 0.30 ton of total particulate matter (PM), 0.02 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2), and 4,772 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year. Best available technology (BAT) for the operation of heatset web offset lithographic printing presses is emissions capture and destruction by a RTO, use of low VOC content fountain solution and low vapor pressure cleaning solvent, and good work practices. Work practices include operating press dryers at a negative pressure relative to the press room, minimizing the use of manual cleaning solvent, and keeping cleaning solvent and used shop towels in closed containers when not in use. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.31, and 129.67b. Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emission limitations, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Alan Binder via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to abinder@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-11-00553A) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Starprint's Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Starprint Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
For additional information you may contact Alan Binder at 412.442.4168.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00004: Mack Trucks, Inc., (7000 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062) The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for a motor vehicle manufacturing facility in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The facility's emission sources include (2) emergency generators, (2) emergency fire pumps, (1) burn-off oven, (5) spray booths, (1) touch up booth and (1) adhesive booth, (1) paint lab, (1) paint mix room, (1) solvent storage tank, (1) waste solvent tank, (5) bake ovens, (1) roller wash station, one (1) sanding booth, four (4) parts washing stations, and (1) spray gun cleaner station. The sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. Actual emission reported by the facility for year 2014 included: CO—1.00 tpy, Lead—0.0 tpy, NOx—2.40 tpy, PM10—8.50 tpy, PM2.5—0.189 tpy, SOx—0.0378 tpy, and VOC—189.65 tpy. The proposed Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
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
36-05026: R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Co. (1375 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601-2612) for operation of printing presses controlled by a regenerative thermal oxidizer at their Lancaster West facility in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2013 were estimated at 5.32 tons CO, 6.33 tons NOx, 0.49 ton PM10, 0.04 ton SOx, 73.81 tons VOC, 1.33 ton of a single HAP (glycol ethers), and 2.67 tons of combined HAPs. 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 conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code 129.67b & 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
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
09-00031: Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (PO Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914) for renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for a facility comprising a stone crushing operation and two asphalt plants located in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. The renewal includes minor changes in standard conditions in accordance with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines. Ranges for allowable pressure drops for two baghouses controlling particulate matter emissions are set. A limit of 30% reconstituted asphalt pavement (RAP) by weight of total asphalt produced is set for Hot Mix Asphalt Plant 4. The facility is limited to emissions of 24.9 tons/year NOx and VOC on a 12-month rolling basis. The renewed Operating Permit does not authorize any increase in air emissions of regulated pollutants above previously approved levels. The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, record-keeping and reporting.
15-00068: Spring City Electrical Mfg. Co. (One South Main St., P. O. Box 19, Spring City, PA 19475) for operation of their iron foundry and aluminum casting manufacturing facility in Spring City Borough, Chester County. The facility's major emission points include two (2) electric induction furnaces, a No. 2 fuel oil fired aluminum furnaces, molding, pouring and cooling operations and five (5) spray paint booths. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit. The initial permit was issued on 8-16-2005 and was renewed on 2-9-2011. 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 requirement.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00026: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., (7201 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18195-1526) The Department intends to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit for an industrial gas manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. The permittee is taking limitations on emissions, operating hours, production/throughput, fuel type, and use of control devices to maintain Synthetic Minor status. The State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit includes emissions, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, testing and additional conditions designed to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air pollution control 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
06-03011: Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. (21 Chestnut Street, Mohnton, PA 19540-1926) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for two crematory units at the facility in Mohnton Borough, Berks County. The facility's potential annual emissions include 0.02 ton of PM, 1.5 ton of NOx, 0.35 ton of CO, and 0.09 ton of VOCs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
19-00016: Milco Industries, Inc. (550 East Fifth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815) for their textile finishing facility located in Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. The facility is currently operating under the State Only operating permit 19-00016. The facility's main sources include two (2) identical Kewanee manufactured natural gas/#2 fuel fired boilers and two (2) natural gas fired tenter frame fabric dryers.
The facility has potential emissions of 14.42 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 13.65 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 0.10 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 8.23 tons per year of particulate matter, 36.69 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 3.04 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) while burning #2 fuel oil at the facility. The potential emissions at the facility reduced insignificantly due to removal of three emergency generators and one ethylene sterilizer. The boilers are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources. The emission limits, throughput limitations 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 Parts 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.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
03-00139: Brady's Ben Corporation/Kaylor Plant (209 Cove Run Road East Brady, PA 16028) is for the limestone mining and quarrying for retail and wholesale located in Brady's Bend Township, Armstrong County. The operation of the facility's air contamination source consisting of 1-primary crusher, 1-hammer mill, 3-vibrating screens, 1-wash plant, 11-transfer belts, 6 stockpiles, and unloading/loading of trucks. The facility has the potential to emit: 5.77 tpy PM and 2.14 tpy PM10. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Proposed SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements.
04-00226: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc./Sewickley Creek Asphalt Plant (1008 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA 15143) for the operation of a hot mix batch asphalt facility located in Economy Borough, Beaver County. The subject facility consists of one hot mix batch asphalt plants rated at 300 tons per hour. The batch plant is limited to 500,000 tons production in any consecutive 12-month period. The facility has the potential to emit: 32.5 tpy CO; 13.75 tpy NOx; 14.5 tpy SOx; 8 tpy VOC; 8.25 tpy PM and 2.5 tpy HAPs. This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Proposed SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements.
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
32991301 and NPDES No. PA0215228. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Nolo Deep Mine in Buffington, Pine, Cherry Hill, Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 9, 2015. Application received November 26, 2014.
30743711 and NPDES No. PA0033511. Cumberland Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To renew the permit for the Cumberland Mine Coal Refuse Disposal Facility in Whiteley Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 10, 2015. Application received June 9, 2015.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33100102. MSM Coal Company, Inc. (P. O. Box 243, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, affecting 32.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Little Sandy 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: September 9, 2015.
33070107. Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. (3885 Roller Coaster Road, Corsica, PA 15829) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Rose Township, Jefferson County, affecting 47.1 acres. Receiving streams: Eckler Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: September 4, 2015.
33813020 and NPDES Permit No. PA0603465. Leonard W. Yenzi (P. O. Box 62, Anita, PA 15711) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, affecting 285.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Trout Run and unnamed tributaries to Front Run, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application Received: September 9, 2015.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17130105 and NPDES PA0269662. Corey L. Shawver DBA Hilltop Coal Company (12 Dutchtown Road, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Bigler and Woodward Townships, Clearfield County affecting 137.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Japling Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Beaver Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 26, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 40763204R6. Northampton Fuel Supply Co., Inc., (1 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Newport Township, Luzerne County affecting 61.2 acres, receiving stream: Newport Creek to Susquehanna River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: September 11, 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. 58082806. Timber Lane Stone, Inc., (1903 Timber Lane, Clarks Summit, PA 18411), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Ruth Browne and Arneta Ferguson. Application received: August 31, 2015.
Permit No. 58970834. David B. Williams, (305 Lane Road, Kingsley, PA 18826), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Jeffrey Williams. Application received: August 31, 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0606111 (Mining permit no. 32663056), Beilchick Brothers, P. O. Box 7, Heilwood, PA 15745, renewal of an NPDES permit for a surface coal mine in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 748.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Little Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application received: October 9, 2014.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Little Yellow Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 (Treatment Facility 1-1) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Little Yellow Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 (Sediment Pond 2) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls 006 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES PA0256901 (Mining permit No. 17080111), Waroquier Coal Company, P. O. Box 128, 3056 Washington Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface and auger mining in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, affecting 176.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River and West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fisheries. [West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL] Application received: June 8, 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 to West Branch Susquehanna River and West Branch Susquehanna River.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TFH N TFI N TFJ N TFK 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) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.88 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES PA0608874 (Mining permits No. 08830301, Chemung Plant and 08140301 Chemung Plant #2 (NW)), Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Company, Inc., 2105 South Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871, renewal of NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine in Athens Township, Bradford County, affecting 337.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Chemung River, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: July 20, 2015.
There are no outfalls directly to streams. The outfall points listed below are contained onsite and are sampled only for oil and grease on a monitor only basis.
The outfall(s) listed below are contained onsite:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) B82 Yes D83 Yes The proposed effluent limits for outfalls B82 and D83 will include:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Oil and Grease Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only Monitor Only
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