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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.
30841316 and NPDES No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County and related NPDES to install 4L-1 and 4L-2 degas boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 4.5. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on November 28, 2016. Application received July 20, 2016.
30831303 and NPDES No. PA0013511. Cumberland Contura, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To revise the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Wayne and Center Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit to revise previously permitted underground and subsidence control plan acres from development mining to longwall mining. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on December 1, 2016. Application received August 12, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17880126 and NPDES PA0116599. Waroquier Coal Company (P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Permit revision to the approximate original contour variance on a bituminous surface and auger mine in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 295.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: November 30, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 54070101R2. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., (PO Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 121.6 acres, receiving stream: Silver Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 15, 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.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Permit No. 58050837. Thomas C. Cramer, Sr., (2109 Snyder Road, New Milford, PA 18834), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Harford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Mark Oakley. Application received: December 1, 2016.
Permit No. 58070864. Kevin Millard, (1114 Warner Road, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Jessup Township, Susquehanna County affecting 3.0 acres on property owned by Kevin Millard. Application received: December 1, 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. PA0262358 (Mining Permit No. 56090103), Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, revision of an NPDES permit for surface mining of coal in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 45.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: November 2, 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 coal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary ''A'' to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary ''B'' to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 004 N 005 N 006 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfall: 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.8 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.
Outfalls: 004, 005, 006 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.8 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.
Outfalls: 004, 005, 006 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0279447 (Mining Permit No. 05160101), J&J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 618 Samuels Road Somerset, PA 15501, new NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface coal mining activities in Broad Top, Wells, & Wood Townships, Bedford, Fulton, & Huntingdon Counties, affecting 95.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: November 4, 2016.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Great Trough Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond 1) Y 003 (Sediment Trap 1) Y 004 (Treatment Facility 1) Y 005 (Treatment Facility 3) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004 & 005 (All Weather Conditions) 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) Monitor Only 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.
Outfalls: 001 & 003 (Dry Weather) 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) Monitor Only 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.
Outfalls: 001 & 003 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 001 & 003 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfalls listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Great Trough Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 (Sediment Pond 2) Y 006 (Treatment Facility 3) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 & 006 (All Weather Conditions) 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) 1.3 2.6 3.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA02792858 (Mining Permit No. 29160101), J&J Svonavec Excavating, Inc., 618 Samuels Road, Somerset, PA 15501, new NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Broad Top and Wells Townships, Bedford and Fulton Counties, affecting 63 acres. Receiving stream: Great Trough Creek, classified for the following use: Trout Stocked fishes. Application received: November 1, 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 coal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Great Trough Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y 003 Y NPDES No. PA0262498 (Mining Permit No. 56150102), PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, a revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 234 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Glades Creek and Schrock Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 2, 2016.
The treated wastewater outfall listed below discharges to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls 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 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The stormwater outfall listed below discharges to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls 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. The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Glades Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 Y 008 Y 009 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006, 007, 008 & 009 (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. NPDES No. PA0263249 (Mining Permit No. 11110102), Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, renewal of an NPDES permit for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 225.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to/and Braken Run and unnamed tributary to South Branch Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 29, 2016.
The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N 006 N There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices in the form of infiltration galleries. The only potential point source discharges to surface water are the discharges from the emergency spillway of a sediment pond during precipitation that exceeds a 10 year/24 hour event.
The proposed effluent limits for the water entering the infiltration galleries are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 Nitrite Monitor and Report Only Nitrate Monitor and Report Only pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the water discharging from the emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 Nitrite Monitor and Report Only Nitrate Monitor and Report 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. PA0598143 Mining Permit No. 56880103, Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642, renewal of an NPDES permit for a surface coal mine in Summit Township, Somerset County, affecting 1,102.0 acres. Receiving streams: three (3) unnamed tributaries to Casselman River and two (2) unnamed tributaries to Bigby Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Casselman River TMDL. Application received: September 11, 2013.
The outfall listed below discharges to an unnamed tributary to Bigby Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 009 (TF7)—Passive Treatment Facility N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 009 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) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfall listed below discharges to an unnamed tributary to Casselman River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 010 (TF14)—Passive Treatment Facility N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 010 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) 1.3 2.6 3.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX 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 listed below discharges to an unnamed tributary to Casselman River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 011 (TF44)—Passive Treatment Facility N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 011 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) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfall listed below discharges to an unnamed tributary to Casselman River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 012 (TF45)—Passive Treatment Facility N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 012 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) XXX pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfall listed below discharges to the Casselman River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 013 (TF13)—Chemical Treatment Facility Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 013 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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The outfalls listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Bigby Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 024 (10)—Sediment Pond N 025 (11)—Sediment Pond N 026 (13)—Sediment Pond N The proposed dry weather discharge effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 024, 025, 026 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) 35.0 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 proposed alternate effluent limits which apply to discharges resulting from precipitation events less than or equal to the 10 year/24 hour precipitation event for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 024, 025, 026 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 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 PA0207241 (Mining Permit No. 17930103), Junior Coal Contracting, Inc., 2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866, revision of an NPDES permit for a bituminous coal surface mining in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, affecting 309.9 acres. Receiving stream: Beaver Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: September 30, 2016.
The NPDES revision adds the following treatment facility for treatment of a discharge (identified as LB-75) to Beaver Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 019 (LB-75) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls 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 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224995 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54803019. Rausch Creek Land, LP, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine (reclamation only) and beneficial use of coal ash operation in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County, affecting 1,313.0 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. TMDL for pH, sediment, metals. Application received: November 16, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit area the BAT limits described above for mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to East Branch Rausch Creek:
The outfalls below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Yes Sediment Basin The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall.
30-Day Daily Instantaneous 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 1.75 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0591866 (Mining permit no. 65900403), Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc., 2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425, renewal NPDES permit for a large noncoal surface mine in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 139.8 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to Nine Mile Run, classified for the following use: TSF. Application received: February 1, 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 coal mining activities.
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Nine Mile Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 N Stormwater 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) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 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. PA0612791 on Surface Mining Permit No. 06820601. Allan Myers, LP d/b/a Allan Myers Materials, (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a traprock quarry operation in New Morgan Borough, Berks County, affecting 97.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to East Branch Conestoga River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: February 4, 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 outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to East Branch Conestoga River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0594261 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5273SM1. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a gneiss and schist quarry operation in Aston Township, Delaware County, affecting 37.08 acres. Receiving stream: Chester Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: September 2, 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 outfall listed below discharge to Chester Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type PM-001 No Pit Sump Discharge/
Sedimentation PondThe proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.59 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595241 on Surface Mining Permit No. 45900301. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), transfer and renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone, sand and gravel quarry operation in Ross Township, Monroe County, affecting 22.65 acres. Receiving stream: Buckwa Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: April 12, 2016.
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 outfall listed below discharge to Buckwa Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No E&S/Sediment Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0223573 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7775SM12. Highway Materials, Inc., (409 Stenton Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Alsace Township, Berks County, affecting 137.4 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Laurel Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: April 20, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Laurel Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0594130 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5273SM2. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a granite and gneiss quarry operation in Middletown and Thornbury Townships, Delaware County, affecting 247.3 acres. Receiving stream: Chester Creek, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: December 18, 2013.
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 Chester Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Stormwater 002 No Stormwater 003 No Stormwater 004 No Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (001) 2.0 MGD Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids Monitor & Report Sulfates Monitor & Report Oil & Grease Monitor & Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595217 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5276SM5. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Dingman Township, Pike County, affecting 202.3 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Sawkill Creek, classified for the following use: EV—migratory fishes. Application received: December 19, 2012.
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 outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Sawkill Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity (NTU) 40.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Oil & Grease Monitor & Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595721 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7876SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Suite 200, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, affecting 89.19 acres. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 12, 2012.
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 outfall listed below discharge to Coplay Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Solids Monitor & Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0612871 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8274SM1. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Suite 200, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, affecting 309.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Indian Run, classified for the following use: trout stock fishes. Application received: May 31, 2012.
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 outfall listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Indian Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Pond/Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 0.05 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. (Revised) NPDES Permit No. PA0223352 on Surface Mining Permit Nos. 7973SM5 and 09030301. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal and revision of an NPDES Permit for an argillite quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, affecting 158.6 acres. Receiving stream: Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: TMDL, warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Applications received: November 26, 2013 and March 12, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 Yes (increase) Pit Sump/Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 11.88 23.75 29.69 TDS (mg/l) Monitor and Report Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Discharge (MGD) 1.1 MGD 5.8 MGD 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. (Revised) NPDES Permit No. PA0120979 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7973SM6. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a argillite quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, affecting 35.68 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek to Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 1, 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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to Mill Creek to Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump/Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 18.37 36.74 45.93 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Discharge (MGD) .16 MGD 4.65 MGD 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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