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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
40-00129B: Moxie Freedom, LLC (565 Fifth Ave., 29th Floor, New York, NY 10017) for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201— 127.217 of plan approval 40-00129A which require the purchase of VOC and NOx ERCs. There is no change to the process equipment or control devices currently permitted under plan approval 40-00129A at their facility in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
48-00003C: Keystone Cement Company (P. O. Box A, Routes 329 and 987, Bath, PA 18014-0058) for the requesting of Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) for all New Source Review (NSR) pollutants. There is no change to the process equipment or control devices currently permitted at their facility in East Allen Township, Northampton 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
15-0154: Depuy Synthes, (1303 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA 19380) to authorize the installation and operations of nine cold cleaning machines and four batch vapor degreasers at the West Chester facility located in East Goshen Township, Chester County. Depuy produces medical appliances and supplies at the West Chester facility, and uses cleaning solvents in cold cleaning machines and vapor degreasers for metal cleaning operations. Depuy is a minor facility and does not have any air quality permit. The facility has a potential to emit 2.60 TPY of VOCs from the metal cleaning operations. The cold cleaning machines and vapor degreasers are subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.63. The plan approval contains monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-0037G: Oberthur Technologies (523 James Hance Court, Exton, PA 19341; Attn: Mr. Chris Simione), for the modification of an existing screen press, designated as Screen Press No. 4 (Source ID 101F), at their facility located in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. This facility is a Title V facility. Source ID 101F has a projected potential-to-emit of 4.16 tons of VOC per year and less than 0.01 ton of HAP per year. All emissions will be fugitive. The permittee is subject to a Plantwide Applicability Limit (PAL) of 47.895 tons per year for VOC. The facility will continue to comply with the PAL. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring and recordkeeping requirements designed to keep the lithographic press operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
15-0149A: The Vanguard Group, Inc. (455 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087) for the increase in operation of two (2) existing diesel-fired emergency generator sets, each rated at 1,490 bhp for a total electrical production capacity of 2.22 megawatts at their facility in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. The plan approval is for a non-Title V, State-Only facility. These units will be used to provide back-up electrical power to the various buildings during utility power outages and/or electrical infrastructure maintenance. These units will not be used for peak shaving or for sale of electricity to the electrical grid. The facility is applying to operate each engine a maximum of 500 hours in any 12 consecutive month period, or 1,000 hours as an aggregate for all engines at the site. Total emissions (in tons/year) shall not exceed the following: 14.77 (NOx), 0.30 (NMHC), 2.12 (CO), 1.02 (SO2) and 0.87 (PM). The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
23-0003AB: Monroe Energy, LLC (4101 Post Road, Trainer, PA 19061) for the installation of an Ultra-Low Sulfur (ULSG) unit located at 4101 Post Road, Trainer Borough, Delaware County. This plan approval will authorize the construction of the project, and the transfer and use of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emission reduction credits (ERCs). The project is described in the Applicant's application submitted on September 16, 2015, and subsequent submissions.
Based on the information provided by the Applicant and DEP's own analysis, the project will increase emissions of 23.28 tons NOx per year and VOC emissions of 14.37 tons VOC per year. The required ERCs are 34.0 tons NOx to offset the contemporaneous net emissions increase of 26.32 tons.
Copies of the application, draft Plan Approval and other documents used in evaluation of the application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the address shown below.
In order to assure compliance with the applicable standards, DEP will place the following conditions in the plan approval:
25 Pa. Code § 127.208—ERC use and transfer requirements.
• The permittee shall use and transfer ERC in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.208.
25 Pa. Code § 127.210—Offset ratios.
• Before commencement of operation, the permittee shall provide NOx ERCs at a 1.3:1.0 ratio to offset the net NOx emissions increase of 26.32 tons as per 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.203(b)(1)(ii), 127.205(3) and 127.210. The requirement of NOx ERCs is 34.0 tons.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
PA 66-00001E: Procter and Gamble Company (P. O. Box 32, Route 87 South, Mehoopany, PA 18629) for the Removal of two (2) existing diaper line and replace them with two (2) new diaper lines with higher manufacturing capabilities.
As a result in the higher production speeds the PM, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions will increase slightly requiring that the existing control equipment be modified to handle the increase air flow and maintain the proper capture efficiency of PM, PM10 and PM2.5. Additionally, there will be a slight increase in VOC emissions as well due to the increase production rates of the new diaper lines in Washington Township, Wyoming County.
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
36-05001K: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (1507 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547) for the installation of new manufacturing areas at their ceiling tile plant in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. One new manufacturing area will consist of (a) finishing operations which will be controlled by two (2) 50,000 cfm dust collectors, (b) three (3) enclosed paint spray booths, each being controlled by four (4) 3,500 cfm cyclones, (c) one (1) 14.0 mmBtus/hr natural gas fired dryer, and (d) a pneumatic dust transfer system controlled by a 7,500 cfm bin vent filter. The other manufacturing area will consist of ceiling tile detailing equipment and will be controlled by a 20,000 cfm dust collector. Potential emissions from the project are estimated to be 8.95 tpy CO, 3.68 tpy NOx, 12.08 tpy PM, 9.84 tpy PM10, 6.56 tpy PM2.5, 0.04 tpy SOx, and 21.20 tpy VOC. 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 approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an operating permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
06-05154A: Birdsboro Power LLC (92 Armorcast Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508) for the construction of a natural gas-fired combined cycle electric generation facility located in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. The facility is designed to generate up to 450 MWs nominal using a combustion turbine generator and a heat recovery steam generator that will provide steam to drive a steam turbine generator. The heat recovery steam generator will be equipped with a natural gas-fired duct burner which may be utilized during peak power demand to supplement power output. The turbine is rated at 2,944 MMBtus/hr and the duct burner is rated at 500 MMBtus/hr. A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and oxidation catalyst in series will control NOx, CO and VOC. The proposed project will also include a diesel emergency generator, a diesel emergency fire pump and an evaporative cooling tower. The estimated facility potential emissions are: 96.6 tpy of NOx, 69.5 tpy of CO, 56.7 tpy of PM, 56.7 tpy of PM10, 56.7 tpy of PM2.5, 17.6 tpy of SO2, 23.7 tpy of VOCs, 9.9 tpy of HAPs, 84.5 tpy of NH3 and 10.7 tpy of H2SO4. 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, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT—Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, the Title IV Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed construction. If, after the project has been implemented, the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval may be incorporated into an Operating Permit.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-00221: Upper Moreland—Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority, (2875 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090) located in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. The facility operates a sewage sludge incinerator and is subject to 40 CFR Part 62 Subpart LLL when promulgated. The facility is required to obtain a Title V operating permit per 40 CFR 60.5240. The permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
23-00034: Villanova University (800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085) for operation of 4 boilers, 39 miscellaneous heaters, and 50 emergency generators at the facility located in Radnor Township, Delaware County. The permit is for a Title V facility, and Villanova University is a major facility for nitrogen oxide emissions. The applicable requirements of 40 CFR Subpart JJJJJJ were incorporated into the permit for the boilers. The applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ were incorporated into the permit for the respective emergency engines. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the plant 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
54-00006: WPS Westwood Generation LLC, (PO Box 312, US Route 309, Tremont, PA 17981) The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for a power generating facility in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County. The facility sources include: one (1) fluidized bed boiler, one (1) fire pump engine and two (2) #2 fuel oil tanks, one (1) culm materials handling system, one (1) lime materials handling system, one (1) ash materials handling system, twelve (12) space heaters, two (2) wet cooling towers and unpaved facility haul roads. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated emissions above the Title V emission thresholds. The permittee reported total facility emission values for year 2014 as follows: CO—104.77 tpy, Lead—0.001 tpy, NOx—304.71 tpy, PM10—30.91 tpy, PM2.5—1.86 tpy, SOx—305.00 tpy, VOC—12.15 tpy, and HAPS 11.72 tpy. The proposed renewal Title V Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. The facility is also subject to Phase II acid rain requirements under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
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
67-05030: C-P Converters, Inc. (15 Grumbacher Road, York, PA 17402) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the flexographic printing facility located in Manchester Township, York County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2014 year are estimated at 27.3 tons of VOCs, 1.3 ton of HAPs and less than 1 ton each of NOx, CO, PM and SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.67a—Control of VOC emissions from flexible packaging printing presses; 25 Pa. Code § 129.52b—Control of VOC emissions from paper, film and foil surface coating processes; 25 Pa. Code § 129.63—Degreasing operations; 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use or application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart KK—National Emission Standards for the Printing and Publishing Industry; 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; and 40 CFR Part 64—Compliance Assurance Monitoring.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940
10-00285: Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc. (1436 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061) to re-issue the Title V permit for the municipal waste landfill located in Clay Township, Butler County. The facility's emission sources include a municipal waste landfill, a diesel fueled emergency generator, and an odor neutralizing system. The facility is not a major source for any criteria pollutants. The facility is considered a Title V facility under paragraph (iv) of 25 Pa. Code § 121.1. Actual reported emissions for the facility for 2014 were: 2.4 tons NOx; 13 tons SOx; 0.50 ton CO; 1.45 ton PM-10; 10.36 tons VOCs; 0.49 ton all HAPs combined; and 36,861 tonnes CO2e. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. It is also subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart AAAA, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The emergency engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit are incorporated into the renewal permit.
37-00243: INMETCO (1 Inmetco Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117-6231) the Department intends to issue a Title V Operating Permit Re-issuance to operate a secondary nonferrous metals recovery facility, located in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit NOx, CO, and VOCs.
The average emissions from this facility, based on actual emissions from the years of 2012, 2013, and 2014, are as follows. (All values are in tons/year.) PM/10 = 11.92, SOx = 7.72, NOx = 70.90, CO = 224.35, VOC = 38.02, and Total HAPs = <1.00 ton.
10-00273: Oxbow Activated Carbon/Emlenton Plant (3539 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, PA 16373) the Department intends to re-issue a Natural Minor Permit to operate this activated carbon processing plant located in the Allegheny Township, Butler County.
The primary pollutant from this facility is particulate matter. The estimated 11 tons per year of particulate matter emissions are well below the major source threshold.
33-00172: Original Fuels, Inc. (PO Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Hamilton 2 Mine stone crushing & processing plant located in Perry Township, Jefferson County. The primary sources at the facility are 2 stone crushing and screening plants each rated at 200 tph and 2 diesel engine generators rated at 563 hp and 623 hp. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are 4.52 tpy NOx; 0.63 tpy SOx; 17.83 tpy PM; 0.5 tpy CO; and 1.20 tpy VOC. Both engines are subject to an operating hour restriction of 1,700 hours per year. The plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, the Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. And the engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The facility also subject to the conditions of the previously issued plan approvals and operating permits. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
61-00032: Hickman Lumber Company (P. O. Box 130, Emlenton, PA 16373-9305) the Department intends to re-issue a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a hardwood sawmill and kiln operation located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.
The Wood-Fired Boiler (Source ID: 031) continues to be subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
The primary emissions are from the boilers used to provide heat to the kilns. Emission of all criterial pollutants are well below the major source thresholds.
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
23-00105: Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC—Glen Mills Asphalt Plant (533 Forge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342) for the renewal permit to operate a hot mix asphalt plant at the facility located in Middletown Township, Delaware County. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State Only) facility. The facility caps criterial pollutants below major source thresholds for the Philadelphia Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area; therefore the facility is a Synthetic Minor. The requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I apply to the Hot Mix Asphalt Plant (Source ID 100). The renewal permit will include 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
48-00001: Columbia Gas Transmission/Forks Township Compressor Station (1700 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25314-1518) The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State-Only Natural Minor operating permit a for natural gas transmission facility located in Forks Township, Northampton County. The sources consist of turbine engines and a generator. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
52-00001: Columbia Gas Transmission/Milford Township Compressor Station (40 Grossett Drive, Kirkwood, NY 13795) The Department intends to issue a renewal of the State-Only Synthetic Minor operating permit a for natural gas transmission facility located in Milford Township, Pike County. The sources consist of compressor engines and a generator. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
17-00022: Walker Lumber Company, Inc. (148 Tipple Lane, Woodland, PA 16881) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their Bigler Plant facility located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 17-00022. The facility's sources include boilers, lumber drying kilns and sawmill operations. The boilers are fired on green or kiln dried wood waste from the sawmill operations. The facility has potential emissions of NOx, CO, SO2, PM, VOC, and HAP in units of tons per year (tpy), as follows: 10.4, 12.6, 0.6, 8.4, 1.9, and 1.2, respectively. The boilers are subject to National Emission Standard of Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) as codified in 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. The applicable tune-up requirements from 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ have been incorporated into the renewal operating permit.
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. The conditions in the operating permit have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ. 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.
17-00007: Sensus USA, Inc. (805 Liberty Boulevard, DuBois, PA 15801-2421) to issue a state only operating permit for their facility located in DuBois, Clearfield County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 17-00007. The facility's sources include nine boilers/space heaters (all rated less than 10 million Btus per hour, a manual surface coating operation, a semi-automated surface coating operation, an ink marking area, an adhesive line, a solvent cleaning operation, a small regulator area, a print pad operation, a burn-off oven, a parts cleaner, an 84 horsepower emergency generator and a sub-slab depressurization system. The facility has potential emissions of 10.10 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 7.53 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 0.05 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 0.77 ton per year of particulate matter, 28.71 tons per year of volatile organic compounds and 12,334.40 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). A parts cleaner, a Vinsol application area, three natural gas-fired drying/curing ovens and a shellac/adhesive application area have been deactivated and will be removed from the operating permit by this action. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
55-00008: Apex Homes of PA, LLC (7172 Route 522, Middleburg, PA 17842-9488) to issue a renewal state only ''synthetic minor'' operating permit for their facility located in Middlecreek Township, Snyder County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 55-00008. The significant emissions sources at the Apex Homes facility are the Modular Home Assembly Operation, Paint Shop, and Woodworking Operations. The facility has potential emissions of 6.4 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 8.2 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 4.0 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 28.4 tons per year of particulate matter, 35.3 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, 3.7 tons per year of total Hazardous Air Pollutants, and 5,347 tons per year of carbon dioxide equivalents (greenhouse gases). The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940
10-00273: Oxbow Activated Carbon/Emlenton Plant (3539 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, PA 16373) the Department intends to re-issue a Natural Minor Permit to operate this activated carbon processing plant located in the Allegheny Township, Butler County.
The primary pollutant from this facility is particulate matter. The estimated 11 tons per year of particulate matter emissions are well below the major source threshold.
33-00172: Original Fuels, Inc. (PO Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) to renew a State Only Operating Permit for the Hamilton 2 Mine stone crushing & processing plant located in Perry Township, Jefferson County. The primary sources at the facility are 2 stone crushing and screening plants each rated at 200 tph and 2 diesel engine generators rated at 563 hp and 623 hp. The facility is a Natural Minor. Potential emissions are 4.52 tpy NOx; 0.63 tpy SOx; 17.83 tpy PM; 0.5 tpy CO; and 1.20 tpy VOC. Both engines are subject to an operating hour restriction of 1,700 hours per year. The plant is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, the Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. And the engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The facility also subject to the conditions of the previously issued plan approvals and operating permits. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
61-00032: Hickman Lumber Company (P. O. Box 130, Emlenton, PA 16373-9305) the Department intends to re-issue a Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a hardwood sawmill and kiln operation located in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.
The Wood-Fired Boiler (Source ID: 031) continues to be subject to the requirements of 40 CFR 63, Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources.
The primary emissions are from the boilers used to provide heat to the kilns. Emission of all criterial pollutants are well below the major source thresholds.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Oxbow Creek Energy LLC (301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1603A, Yardley, PA 19067) for their facility to be located in Nicholson Twp., Wyoming County. This Plan Approval No. 66-00008D will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 66-00008D is for the construction of 22 MWs electric generating plant. The Plan Approval is for the installation and operation of 3 Rolls-Royce Bergen Natural gas fired engines with oxidation catalyst and SCR to control emissions. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM, SOx, and CO emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP and must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
The facility is subject to NSPS Subpart JJJJ, MACT Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 127.12(a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20% at any time. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions.
Emissions from the engines will meet BAT, MACT ZZZZ & NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 66-00008D and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56050107 and NPDES No. PA0249866, Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 124.4 acres. Receiving streams: Buffalo Creek and unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Meyersdale Municipal Authority. Application Received: February 1, 2016.
Permit No. 56090111 and NPDES No. PA0262871, PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal for renewal of an existing bituminous & auger surface mine in Quemahoning and Somerset Townships, Somerset County, affecting 233.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Wells Creek; Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Water Authority. Application Received: February 2, 2016.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
65000201 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202835. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 41 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Sewickley Creek and Sewickley Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: January 28, 2016.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 19950101R4. Blaschak Coal Corp., (PO Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse disposal operation in Conyngham Township and Centralia Borough, Columbia County affecting 46.0 acres, receiving streams: Shamokin Creek and Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 7, 2016.
Permit No. 19-305-001GP12R. Blaschak Coal Corp., (PO Box 12, Mahanoy City, PA 17948), renewal application to operate a coal preparation plant whose pollution control equipment is required to meet all applicable limitations, terms and conditions of General Permit, BAQ-GPA/GP-12 on Surface Mining Permit No. 19950101 in Conyngham Township and Centralia Borough, Columbia County. Application received: February 2, 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.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56150301, Keystone Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 278, Springs, PA 15562 commencement, operation and restoration of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) operation located in Addison and Elk Lick Townships, Somerset County, affecting 149.1 acres. Receiving streams: Christner Run, Zehner Run and Big Shade Run classified for the following use: high quality cold water fishes and cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 18, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 58970836. Stanley Bennett, (6612 SR 367, Montrose, PA 18801), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Rush Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Dennis LaRue. Application received: January 29, 2016.
Permit No. 64130801. LCJ Partners, LLC, (197 Criddle Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Scott Township, Wayne County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Lars and Kristina Messler. Application received: February 1, 2016.
Permit No. 13760301C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0124214. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County affecting 137.5 acres, receiving stream: Aquashiocola Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 1, 2016.
Permit No. 7175SM2C8 and NPDES Permit No. PA0124061. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Washing and Jackson Townships, Dauphin County affecting 155.0 acres, receiving stream: Wiconisco and Armstrong Creeks, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 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. PA0262218. (Mining permit No. 4274SM5), New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company, Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664-0077, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated water from post-mining discharges in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 11.5 acres. Receiving stream: Six Mile Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Six Mile Run TMDL. Application received: January 21, 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 treatment outfall listed below discharges to Six Mile Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
Outfall: 001 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 50.0 50.0 50.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0243566 (Mining permit no. 17030112), Clearfield Properties, Inc., 2150 Lisbon Road, Kennerdell, PA 16374. Renewal of an NPDES permit for coal refuse reprocessing in Chest Township, Clearfield County, affecting 148.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to North Camp Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. North Camp Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: March 18, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to North Camp Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-1 N TF-2 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Manganese (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Aluminum (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX XXX Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) XXX 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0243485 (Mining permit no. 17030107), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P. O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830. Revision of an NPDES permit for mine drainage treatment in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, affecting 50.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. Moose Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 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 non-coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 Yes Outfall 004 is a passive treatment system consisting of a drainable limestone ramp with settling pond which treats an average flow of 1.6 gallons per minute (GPM).
The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 6.7 13.4 16.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 7.6 7.6 7.6 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500
NPDES No. PA0252387 (Mining permit no. 65-11-04), Coal Loaders, Inc., P. O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658. New NPDES permit for a Government Financed Construction Contract in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, affecting 52.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Loyalhanna Creek classified for the following use: CWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received: January 17, 2014.
The outfalls listed below will be using a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 1 002 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Treatment Facility 1 003 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Treatment Facility 2 004 Y Sediment Pond 1 Emergency Spillway 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) N/A N/A 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 4.8 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90 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
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0258881 (Permit No. 61100303). Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Irwin Township, Venango County, affecting 22.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Scrubgrass Creek. Application received: January 6, 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 unnamed tributaries to Scrubgrass Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA N TB N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Ed Muzic, Section Chief, 717.705.4802.
E36-946: Summit Land Holdings, LLC, 120 North Pointe Boulevard, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To relocate and maintain: 1) 1,010 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF), and 2) 650 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Cocalico Creek (WWF, MF). Both unnamed tributaries will be relocated to flow into a common 790 lineal feet, 8 inch diameter, PVC pipe. The relocation of the two unnamed tributaries results in the removal of 870 linear feet of stream enclosure. The project is located at Latitude 40°07`23.4", Longitude -76°14`2.5" in West Earl Township, Lancaster County. No wetland impacts are proposed with the relocation.
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636
E08-483. Sayre Borough, 110 West Packer Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. The site is a portion of Cayuta Creek which is near the intersection of SR 1043 and Sayre Hill Road, Sayre Borough, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (Sayre, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41.988549; Longitude: -76.508367).
The applicant, Sayre Borough has applied for a joint permit to restore Cayuta Creek by removing gravel bars and constructing 2 flood prone benches in order to confine the creek base flow and lower storm events. This project proposes to: 1) construct the benches and vegetate to provide a habitat and strength/stability over time through the growth and development of plant root systems (i.e. bio-technical stabilization) 2) construction of fish habitat structures will be incorporated with the new banks, and 3) removal of the accumulated alluvial depositions will take place near the abutment of the North Thomas Bridge. Cayuta Creek is classified as ''Warm Water Fishes'' and ''Migratory Fishes'' in Chapter 93 of the Department's Water Quality Standards. No trout designations are assigned to this stream by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAF&BC). For more detailed information regarding the permit application related to this proposed project, which is available in the DEP regional office, please contact the Region's Waterways and Wetlands Environmental Program Manager at 570-327-3574 to request a file review.
Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
E32-513, PennDOT District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701, Pine Township, Indiana County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Remove the existing 40` 8" wide concrete slab bridge having a minimum underclearance of 4` carrying SR 422 over Carney Run (CWF) with a drainage area of 0.94 square mile; construct and maintain a replacement 44` 6" long, 14` x 6` reinforced concrete box culvert in the same location. In addition place and maintain fill in a de minimis 0.014 acre of EV PEM/PSS wetland, construct and maintain associated stormwater outfalls, construct and remove a temporary crossing, and temporarily impact 0.0343 acre of EV PEM/PSS/PFO wetland and 120` of stream for the construction of these encroachments. This project is located approximately one mile east of the intersection of SR 422 and SR 403 in Pine Township, Indiana County (Strongstown, PA quadrangle; North 7.75 inches, West 5 inches; Latitude 40° 32` 34.98", Longitude -78° 54` 37.29").
E63-685, Century Equities, Inc./Century Hospitalities, 1233 Main Street, Suite 1500, Wheeling, WV 26003, North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant is proposing to:
Place and maintain fill within approximately 0.11 acre of Palustrine Forested (PFO) Wetland for the purpose of constructing a hotel and restaurant complex. The proposed hotels and restaurant will be located at the intersection of Curry Avenue and Morganza Road (Canonsburg, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 16` 01"; Longitude: -80° 10` 05"; Sub-basin: 20F; ACOE: Pittsburgh District), in North Strabane Township, Washington County. A 0.11 acre PFO Mitigation Wetland will be created, on-site, to compensate for the permanently impacted PFO wetlands at a 1:1 ratio.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
E37-197, Robert L. Preston Realty Company, 1500 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Preston Chevrolet Lot Expansion, in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (New Castle North, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 03`, 57"; W: 80°, 21`, 34").
Applicant proposes to permanently fill 0.038 acre of PEM wetland to facilitate the expansion of the display lot at the existing Preston Chevrolet dealership. No mitigation is proposed as the impact is deminimus.
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