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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the De-partment, 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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
66-00001H: Proctor and Gamble Paper Products Co. (P.O. Box 32, State Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for the modification of (3) three boilers by adding flexibility to provide steam to Cogen I at their facility in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-0012C: Braskem America, Inc. (750 W 10th St., Marcus Hook, PA 19061) for a project to expand polypropylene production rate to 595,680 tons per year at the facility located in Marcus Hook Borough, Delaware County. This facility is a Title V facility. This production expansion will result in the increase of emissions of 6.6 tons of volatile organic compound (VOC) per year, and 7.9 tons of particulate matter per year. The Plan Approval will include emission limits and applicable state and federal regulations to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
06-03167A: Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC (14390 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522) for the installation of a human crematory controlled by an afterburner at the Walbert Funeral Home located in Richmond Township, Berks County. The expected increases in facility emissions as a result of the changes proposed are 0.82 tpy of PM, 0.29 tpy of SOx, 1.17 tpy of CO, 0.35 tpy of NOx and 0.35 tpy of VOC. 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. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan ap-proval 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.
67-05083F: Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC (500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801) for the upgrade (Upgrade) of the York Energy Center Block 2 Electricity Generation Project's nominally rated power output capacity from 760 MWs to 830 MWs at its existing electric power generation facility located in Peach Bottom Township, York County. The additional 70 MWs of nominal electricity will be generated from the steam cycle portion of the Block 2 combined cycle (CC) power plant. The Upgrade consists of the following changes to the sources addressed in P.A. No. 67-05083D (issued on June 15, 2015): Increase each combustion turbines (CT) heat recovery steam generator's (HRSG) natural gas (NG)-fired duct burner's maximum rated heat input capacity from 688 mmBTUs/hr to 820 mmBTUs/hr, and the ability to fire each CT's HRSG's duct burner while the CT is firing ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel oil (duct burner firing during CT NG firing is authorized by P.A. No. 67-05083D).
The York Energy Center Block 2 Electricity Generation Project consists of the following:
1. Two NG/ULSD fuel oil-fired CC combustion turbines (Source IDs 205 and 206) controlled by a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system (NOx control) and an oxidation catalyst (CO and VOC control) in series. Dry low NOx technology will also be employed during NG fuel firing. Water injection technology (NOx control) will also be employed during ULSD fuel oil firing;
2. One NG-fired auxiliary boiler (Source ID 031);
3. One cooling tower (Source ID 501) controlled by a high efficiency mist eliminator (PM/PM10/PM2.5 control);
4. NG piping components (Source ID 502);
5. Circuit breakers (Source ID 503); and
6. Five NG condensate storage tanks and one ULSD fuel oil storage tank (Source ID 504).
The maximum expected increases in facility emissions as a result of the Upgrade are the following: 10.2 TPY CO; 20.9 TPY NOx; 4.8 TPY VOC; 12.9 TPY PM; 12.9 TPY PM10; 12.9 TPY PM2.5; 2.9 TPY SOx; 2.2 TPY H2SO4; 0.005 TPY lead; 0.3 TPY toluene; 0.1 TPY xylenes; 0.1 TPY ethyl benzene; 0.1 TPY acetaldehyde; 0.1 TPY propylene oxide; 0.1 TPY manganese; 0.7 TPY total HAPs; and 248,316 TPY CO2e. The facility is a Title V facility. The Department'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 (BAT) requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines (re: Source IDs 205 and 206); 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT—Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Generating Units (Source IDs 205 and 206); 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (re: Source ID 031); the Acid Rain Program requirements of 40 CFR Part 72; the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) requirements of 40 CFR Part 97; the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 139.101 and 40 CFR Part 75; the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.81—127.83, and 40 CFR 52.21; the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.218. 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 specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's Title V Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(5).
In accordance with the PSD regulations in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC (Calpine) has conducted an air quality analysis which utilizes dispersion modeling. Calpine's air quality analysis satisfies the requirements of the PSD regulations and is consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W) and the EPA's air quality modeling policy and guidance.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k), Calpine's air quality analysis demonstrates that emissions due to the major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity (Upgrade) would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for CO, NO2, PM2.5, or PM10. Calpine's air quality analysis demonstrates that emissions due to the major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity (Upgrade) would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the increments for NO2, PM2.5, or PM10.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), Calpine provided a satisfactory analysis of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of emissions due to the major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity (Upgrade) and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with the major modification.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of Calpine's major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity (Upgrade) has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that emissions due to the major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.
In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I increment consumption expected to result from the operation of Calpine's emission sources due to the major modification with the proposed increase in nominal capacity is provided in the following tables:
Table 1—Degree of Class II Increment Consumption from Operation of Calpine's Emission Sources Due to Major Modification with Proposed Increase in Nominal Capacity
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class II Increment Consumption Class II Increment micrograms per
cubic meter% of Class II
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic meterNO2 Annual < 0.26192 < 1.05% 25 PM2.5 24-Hour < 4.69183 < 52.14% 9 Annual < 0.19163 < 4.80% 4 PM10 24-Hour < 4.60636 < 15.36% 30 Annual < 0.19547 < 1.15% 17
Table 2-Degree of Class I Increment Consumption from Operation of Calpine's Emission Sources Due to Major Modification with Proposed Increase in Nominal Capacity
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class I Increment Consumption Class I Increment micrograms per
cubic meter% of Class I
Incrementmicrograms
per cubic meterNO2 Annual < 0.00306 < 0.13% 2.5 PM2.5 24-Hour < 0.06458 < 3.23% 2 Annual < 0.00185 < 0.19% 1 PM10 24-Hour < 0.06290 < 0.79% 8 Annual < 0.00180 < 0.05% 4
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2), where an air quality model specified in the EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models is inappropriate, the model may be modified on a case-by-case basis. Written approval of the EPA Regional Administrator must be obtained for the use of a modified model. In addition, the use of a modified model must be subject to notice and opportunity for public comment under procedures developed in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(q). Calpine's air quality analysis for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) utilized the Ozone Limiting Method (OLM), which is currently implemented as a non-regulatory-default option within the EPA's recommended near-field dispersion model, the American Meteorological Society/Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model (AERMOD). In accordance with the recommendations under subsection 3.2 of the EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models, the Department submitted a request to EPA Region III for approval of the use of the OLM in Calpine's air quality analysis for NO2 on October 8, 2014. The EPA Regional Administrator approved the Department's request on November 21, 2014. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.83, and 40 CFR 52.21(l)(2) and (q), notice is hereby given that the Department is expressly soliciting written comments on the use of the OLM in Calpine's air quality analysis for NO2.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
53-00019A: Anchor Energy, LLC (N. Shore Place I, 358 N. Shore Dr., Ste. 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) 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 Hebron Township, Potter County.
The facility will also include one (1) 0.64 MMBtus/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. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Anchor 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 63.6580—63.6675, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR 60.4230—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 lbs/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 ppmvd 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 53-00019A, 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.
14-00042A: Cintas Corporation (27 Whitney Drive, Milford, OH 45150) for the construction and operation of a shop towel laundering operation consisting four electrically operated washers, three natural gas fired dryers and a laundry waste water system at State College facility located in College Township, Centre County. The application also request construction of several ancillary air emissions sources; one 9.8 MMBtu per hour natural gas fired steam boiler, one 0.4 MMBtu per hour natural gas fired steam tunnel and one 0.55 MMBtu per hour natural gas fired pony dryer. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Cintas Corporation indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed 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. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. The emission from the shop towel laundering operation included in this project and other ancillary sources at the facility will not exceed the following limits: VOCs—9.81 tons; PM10—2.48 tons; HAPs—1.7 tons; CO—7.27; NOx—8.56; and SO2—0.05. 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: Limit the total VOCs from shop towel laundering operation to 9.3 tons in any 12 consecutive month period, Limit the maximum number of shop towels laundered at the facility to not exceed 2,750,000 pounds of soiled shop towel per year, Allow the use of only non-VOC detergents for shop towel laundering, Operate the dryers on natural gas fuel only, Establish work practice standards prohibiting the use print or furniture towels for laundering at the facility, Maintain and operate all the laundering equipment at the facility according to the Manufacturer's specification and recommendation, Maintain monthly records of product throughput and VOCs/ HAPs emissions to verify compliance with established limits, Establish annual reporting of emissions to the Department. 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 specification of the application for Plan Approval 14-00042A, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into a State Only Operating Permit pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.411. 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.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
67-05083F: Calpine Mid-Merit, LLC (500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801) to receive comments for the upgrade (Upgrade) of the York Energy Center Block 2 Electricity Generation Project's nominally rated power output capacity from 760 MWs to 830 MWs at its existing electric power generation facility located in Peach Bottom Township, York County. The additional 70 MWs of nominal electricity will be generated from the steam cycle portion of the Block 2 combined cycle (CC) power plant. The Upgrade consists of the following changes to the sources addressed in P.A. No. 67-05083D (issued on June 15, 2015): Increase each combustion turbines (CT) heat recovery steam generator's (HRSG) natural gas (NG)-fired duct burner's maximum rated heat input capacity from 688 mmBTUs/hr to 820 mmBTUs/hr, and the ability to fire each CT's HRSG's duct burner while the CT is firing ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel oil (duct burner firing during CT NG firing is authorized by P.A. No. 67-05083D).
The York Energy Center Block 2 Electricity Generation Project consists of the following:
1. Two NG/ULSD fuel oil-fired CC combustion turbines (Source IDs 205 and 206) controlled by a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system (NOx control) and an oxidation catalyst (CO and VOC control) in series. Dry low NOx technology will also be employed during NG fuel firing. Water injection technology (NOx control) will also be employed during ULSD fuel oil firing;
2. One NG-fired auxiliary boiler (Source ID 031);
3. One cooling tower (Source ID 501) controlled by a high efficiency mist eliminator (PM/PM10/PM2.5 control);
4. NG piping components (Source ID 502);
5. Circuit breakers (Source ID 503); and
6. Five NG condensate storage tanks and one ULSD fuel oil storage tank (Source ID 504).
The maximum expected increases in facility emissions as a result of the Upgrade are the following: 10.2 TPY CO; 20.9 TPY NOx; 4.8 TPY VOC; 12.9 TPY PM; 12.9 TPY PM10; 12.9 TPY PM2.5; 2.9 TPY SOx; 2.2 TPY H2SO4; 0.005 TPY lead; 0.3 TPY toluene; 0.1 TPY xylenes; 0.1 TPY ethyl benzene; 0.1 TPY acetaldehyde; 0.1 TPY propylene oxide; 0.1 TPY manganese; 0.7 TPY total HAPs; and 248,316 TPY CO2e. The facility is a Title V facility. The Department'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 (BAT) requirement of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12; 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines (re: Source IDs 205 and 206); 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT—Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Generating Units (Source IDs 205 and 206); 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units (re: Source ID 031); the Acid Rain Program requirements of 40 CFR Part 72; the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) requirements of 40 CFR Part 97; the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 139.101 and 40 CFR Part 75; the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.81—127.83, and 40 CFR 52.21; the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201—127.218. 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 specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into the facility's Title V Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450(a)(5).
Copies of the plan approval application, DEP's analysis, proposed plan approval, and other relevant information are available for public review at DEP's Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. An appointment to review the documents may be scheduled by contacting Ms. Brenda Esterline at 717.705.4732 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. DEP will hold one public hearing on June 28, 2016 at DEP's 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. Viren Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, at 717.705.4863, to schedule their testimony. Testimony must be pre-scheduled by no later than June 21, 2016. Oral testimony which has not been pre-scheduled will not be accepted at the hearing. Commenters are requested to provide two (2) written copies of their remarks at the time of the hearing. Oral testimony will be limited to five (5) 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 no later than July 8, 2016. Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Mr. Trivedi 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 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
22-05047: Dura-Bond Pipe, LLC (2716 South Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113) for operation of their pipe and structural shapes manufacturing facility in Steelton Borough, Dauphin County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2015 were estimated at 3.61 tons CO, 4.30 tons NOx, 0.65 ton PM10, 0.30 ton PM2.5, 0.03 ton SOx, 45.63 tons VOC, 16.08 tons of a single HAP (xylene), and 32.71 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 40 CFR 63, Subpart MMMM—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
41-00082: EPP Renewable Energy, LLC (1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 509, Allentown, PA 18104) has submitted an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the significant modification to the Title V operating permit 41-00082 to replace the hours of operation restriction with enhanced QA/QC monitoring for the four (4) landfill gas fired engines at the facility to ensure compliance with the emission limitations for the engines. The proposed significant modification does not increase the emission of any air contaminant from the sources at their facility located in Brady Township, Lycoming County. EPP Renewable Energy, LLC has demonstrated that the enhanced QA/QC procedures will be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all emission limitations in the operating permit. Based on these findings, the Department intends to modify the Title V operating permit TVOP 41-00082.
The following is a summary of the conditions contained in the previously issued plan approval the Department proposes to place in the Title V operating permit to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: The permittee shall perform on the first day of every month a calculation which shows the carbon monoxide emissions total for the next rolling 12 month period will not exceed 240 tons. This calculation will be done by using the actual emissions from the previous 11 months and assuming the maximum possible operating time/throughput for the upcoming month. Should the theoretical total exceed the 240 ton total the permittee shall notify the Department within 48 hours and provide the following information: (a) The date on which the 240 tons of CO may be exceeded. (b) The actions being taken to keep the CO emission 12 month rolling total under 240 tons.
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.
17-00005: Glen Gery Corporation (PO Box 388, State Route 970, Bigler, PA 16825-0338) to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for their facility located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. The facility is currently operating under Title V Operating Permit 17-00005. The facility's main sources include three (3) natural gas-fired furnaces, thirty-eight (38) natural gas-fired space heaters, one (1) natural gas-fired water heater, a raw material crushing operation, a grinding and screening operation, a blending and mixing operation, two (2) seven ton per hour, natural gas-fired tunnel kilns, a saw dust screen, a parts washer, an aluminum oxide blasting operation, four (4) natural gas-fired brick dryers, two (2) cabinet dryers, a holding room and a chromite storage bin.
The facility has the potential to emit 26.73 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year, 76.71 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year, 2.11 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) per year, 312.78 tons of sulfur oxides per year (SOx), 79.46 tons of particulate matter (PM/PM-10) per year, 33.15 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) per year and 37,710 tons of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) per year. No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action. 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 Subpart JJJJJ of 40 CFR Part 63 and Pa. Code Title 25, Article III, Chapters 121—145.
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.
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
46-00140: Amatex Corporation, (1032 Stanbridge Street, Norristown, PA 19404) for the renewal of a Non-Title V Facility, State-Only, Natural Minor Permit in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. Amatex Corporation manufactures heat resistant fiberglass yarn and textiles. Sources of these particulate emissions include heat-treating units, drying ovens, and a texturizer. Amatex Corporation also operates an 8.5 MMBTU/hr boiler. The applicable requirements of 40 C.F.R. 63, Subpart JJJJJJ were incorporated into the permit for the boiler. Monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been added to the permit to address applicable limitations.
09-00198: Mount Materials, LLC (100 Pipe Mill Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030), for operation of two portable non-metallic mineral processing plants and the associated screeners, conveyors and diesel engines in Falls Township, Bucks County. This action is a renewal of a State-only Operating Permit and incorporation of four (4) General Permits into the Operating Permit. This facility is re-categorized as a State-only Synthetic Minor facility as its PTE NOx emissions exceed the threshold. The renewal contains monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
35-00050: Maple Hill Crematory (68 E Saint Marys Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706-4182) The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crematory operation in Archibald Borough, Lackawanna County. The source includes two (2) incinerators. The proposed operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
40-00103: Harman Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. (PO Box 429, Drums, PA 18222-0429) The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crematory operation in Butler Township, Luzerne County. The source includes one (1) incinerator. The proposed operating permit includes emission limits, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702
32-00303: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen, VA, 23060-3308).
The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the Cherry Tree Compressor Station in Montgomery Township, Indiana County. Equipment at this facility includes one (1) 600 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, one (1) 860 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, one (1) triethylene glycol dehydration reboiler, one 4,200 gallon produced fluids storage tank, and several insignificant emission sources. Actual annual emissions from this facility for the 2015 calendar year were reported by the company as follows: 16.16 tons NOx, 16.84 tons VOCs, and 1.64 ton CO, 0.35 ton PM10, 0.35 ton PM2.5, 0.01 ton sulfur oxides, 2.46 tons HAPs, and 2,849.94 tons of carbon dioxide. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice.
04-00718: Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1288 Reese Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057), for a facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit Modification, for the operation of a sand and gravel facility located in Darlington Township, Beaver County. The facility's air contamination sources consist of one (1) sand and gravel plant rated at 350 tph, one (1) Mitsubishi diesel-fired engine rated at 2,346 bhp emissions controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one (1) cone crusher rated at 225 bhp controlled by water sprays, screens, conveyors, and stackers. Particulate emissions from the crushers, screens, conveyors etc. are controlled by water spray system. Emissions from the facility are 3.0 tons CO, 21.0 tons NOx, 10.0 tons PM10, 24.0 tons PM, 2.0 tons VOC, and 1.0 tons SO2 per year. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Pa. Code 25 Chapters 121—145 and the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (Standard Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants), 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII (Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines), and 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines). The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC's State Only Operating Permit modification application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit 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 State Only Operating Permit renewal 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 State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 04-00718) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse S. Parihar, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (jparihar@pa.gov, Fax 412.442.4194).
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Tom Joseph, Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336
32-00303: Dominion Transmission, Inc. (5000 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen, VA, 23060-3308).
The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the Cherry Tree Compressor Station in Montgomery Township, Indiana County. Equipment at this facility includes one (1) 600 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, one (1) 860 bhp natural gas-fired compressor engine, one (1) triethylene glycol dehydration reboiler, one 4,200 gallon produced fluids storage tank, and several insignificant emission sources. Actual annual emissions from this facility for the 2015 calendar year were reported by the company as follows: 16.16 tons NOx, 16.84 tons VOCs, and 1.64 tons CO, 0.35 ton PM10, 0.35 ton PM2.5, 0.01 ton sulfur oxides, 2.46 tons HAPs, and 2,849.94 tons of carbon dioxide. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAPs for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice.
04-00718: Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (1288 Reese Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057), for a facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit Modification, for the operation of a sand and gravel facility located in Darlington Township, Beaver County. The facility's air contamination sources consist of one (1) sand and gravel plant rated at 350 tph, one (1) Mitsubishi diesel-fired engine rated at 2,346 bhp emissions controlled by an oxidation catalyst, one (1) cone crusher rated at 225 bhp controlled by water sprays, screens, conveyors, and stackers. Particulate emissions from the crushers, screens, conveyors etc. are controlled by water spray system. Emissions from the facility are 3.0 tons CO, 21.0 tons NOx, 10.0 tons PM10, 24.0 tons PM, 2.0 tons VOC, and 1.0 ton SO2 per year. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Pa. Code 25 Chapters 121—145 and the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO (Standard Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants), 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII (Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines), and 40 CFR, Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines). The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC's State Only Operating Permit modification application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit 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 State Only Operating Permit renewal 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 State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 04-00718) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse S. Parihar, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (jparihar@pa.gov, Fax 412.442.4194).
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
41-00068: Keystone Leather Distributors, LLC (2100 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701-8783) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Williamsport/Reach Road Plant located in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 41-00068. The facility's main sources include a series of dip tanks used for shoe sole leather waterproofing, a leather product spray booth and two 0.2 MMBtu/hr space heaters. The facility has potential emissions of 0.14 TPY of CO; 0.09 TPY of NOx; 0.001 TPY of SOx; 0.02 TPY of PM/PM10; 8.81 TPY of VOCs; 0.003 TPY HAPs; 207 TPY GHGs. 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. 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
63743702 and NPDES No. PA0214248. The Washington County Coal Company, (46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950). To transfer the permit for the Washington County CRDA in Somerset Township, Washington County and related NPDES permit from Eighty-Four Mining Company, Mine 84 Refuse Area. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 12, 2016. Application received November 23, 2015.
11743703 and NPDES No. PA0214671. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., (PO Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). To renew the permit for the Lancashire No. 25 in Barr and West Carroll Townships, Cambria County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 12, 2016. Application received November 20, 2015.
30841307 and NPDES No. PA0213438. Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To renew and revise the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Franklin, Center, Jefferson, Greene, Cumberland, Wayne and Whiteley Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit. Reducing subsidence control plan area and deleting monitoring points. Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed -15,832.41. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 13, 2016. Application received January 11, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56950105 and NPDES No. PA0213136, Marquise Mining Corp., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 245 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Wells Creek and unnamed tributaries to the Stonycreek River classified for following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Hooversville Municipal Authority. Application received: May 2, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17950113 and NPDES PA0220159. Waroquier Coal Company (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine located in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County affecting 60.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries #1 and #2 to Watts Creek to Watts Creek to Clearfield Creek. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 5, 2016.
17030106 and NPDES PA0243477. Waroquier Coal Company (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County affecting 244.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Dotts Hollow and Dotts Hollow. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 5, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 49871602R5. Lenig & Kosmer Coal Washery, (2993 Lower Road, Shamokin, PA 17872), renewal of an existing anthracite coal preparation plant operation in West Cameron Township, Northumberland County affecting 3.6 acres, receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: May 10, 2016.
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.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
20860301. R. Hunter, Inc. (15428 Sheets Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327) Transfer of an existing large industrial minerals mine from Donovan Stone Company in Hydetown Borough, Crawford County, affecting 14.0 acres. Receiving streams: Thompson Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 9, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
4773SM5 and NPDES PA0115533. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195). Renewal of an NPDES permit located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wolfe Run and Unnamed Tributaries to Muncy Creek. Application received: May 2, 2016.
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. PA0262498 (Mining Permit No. 56070110), PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 223.1 acres. Receiving stream: Schrock Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 6, 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 treated wastewater outfall listed below discharge to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 004 (All Weather Conditions) 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 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 002, 003, 005 (All Weather Conditions) 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 1.9 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 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0599085 (Mining Permit No. 05910301), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664 renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Napier Township, Bedford County, affecting 129.6 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to/and Dunning Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: February 17, 2016.
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 an unnamed tributary to/and Dunning Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow Monitor Only pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0121606 (Mining Permit No. 6478NC4), David H. Martin Excavating, Inc., 4961 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17201 renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal shale operation in Antrim Township, Franklin County, affecting 29.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to/and Muddy Run, classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: September 4, 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 an unnamed tributary to/and Muddy Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0278211 (Mining permit no. 03142001), Britt Energies, Inc., P.O. Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701, new NPDES permit for non-coal surface and underground mining in South Bend Township, Armstrong County, affecting 84.5 surface acres and 161.5 underground acres. Receiving stream: Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF.
The treated wastewater outfall TP-1 listed below discharge to Crooked Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE TP-1 Y MDT The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to UNTs to the Allegheny River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE SP-A Y Sedimentation The proposed effluent limits for outfall SP-A is as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES Permit No. PA0225452 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5077SM1. Reading Material, Inc./The H & K Group, Inc., (PO Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, affecting 142.99 acres. Receiving stream: Pikes Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 14, 2014.
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.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Pikes Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type PC001 Yes Sediment Basin PC002 Yes Sediment Basin PC003 Yes Sediment Basin NPDES Permit No. PA0224332 on Surface Mining Permit No. 64030301. ER Linde Construction Corp., (9 Collan Park, Honesdale, PA 18431), renewal and transfer of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Palmyra Township, Wayne County, affecting 94.3 acres. Receiving stream: Middle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 8, 2014.
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.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Middle Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type SP-01 No E&S/Stormwater SP-02 No E&S/Stormwater
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