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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 Returned
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03950113 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201529. Britt Energies, Inc. (03950113). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrrell and South Bend Townships, Armstrong County, affecting 93 acres. Receiving streams: Crooked Creek to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 30, 2014. Renewal application returned: October 4, 2017
Coal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56020101 and NPDES No. PA0249122. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County affecting 57.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Roaring Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Quemahoning Reservoir. Application received: October 16, 2017.
Permit No. 11970104. MB Energy Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface mine in Blacklick Township, Somerset County affecting 449.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch of Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 16, 2017.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17170109 and NPDES PA0269654. Horton Coal Company, LLC (446 WM Cemetery Road, Curwensville, PA 16833). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a bituminous coal surface and noncoal surface to include topsoil, shale and/or sandstone mine located in Bloom Township, Clearfield County affecting 42.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Anderson Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Bilgers Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 4, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03050103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250961. Original Fuels, Inc. (P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Madison Township, Armstrong County, affecting 163.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River and Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Potable Water Supply: Allegheny Power. Renewal application received: October 13, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 49170201. Susquehanna Coal Company, (P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Coal Township, Northumberland County affecting 44.5 acres, receiving streams: Coal Run and Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 6, 2017.
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. 56170801. Moelan LLC, 494 Harvest Drive, Rockwood, PA 15557, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Milford Township, Somerset County, affecting 4.9 acres. Receiving stream: Coxes Creek. Permit received: October 6, 2017.
Permit No. 32803053 and NPDES Permit No. PA0124770, A&T Coal Co., Inc., 730 Route 22 Highway, Blairsville, PA 15717, renewal of NPDES Permit, located in Banks Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Branch Bear Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 25, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 5276SM8C and NPDES Permit No. PA0225672. Pocono Transcrete, Inc., (139 Burger Road, Blakeslee, PA 18610), correction to an existing quarry operation for an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County affecting 10.0 acres, receiving stream: Twomile Run, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 3, 2017.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0235679 (Mining Permit No. 32061301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Starford Mine in Green Township, Indiana County. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 18, 2012. Application received May 18, 2012.
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 permittee is authorized to discharge from sediment traps specifically designed using best management practices to capture and contain sediment from normal stormwater runoff. The permittee is not authorized to discharge from any other point sources.
Discharges to: Pompey Run
The proposed effluent limits (Lat: 40° 42` 00" Long: 78° 56` 40") are:
The following conditions apply at all times:
1. pH not less than 6.0 or greater than 9.0 standard units at all times.
2. Settleable solids less than 0.5 ml/L
3. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
4. The permittee shall not discharge oil and grease in such quantities ''as may be harmful'' pursuant to Section 311(b)(4) of the CWA and further defined in 40 CFR 110.3(a)(b) to not violate applicable water quality standards; or cause a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shoreline or cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines.
5. The permittee shall not discharge runoff or other water that has come in contact with coal or other pollution forming materials.
EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235512 (Mining Permit No. 11141302), ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, (PO Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Mine 77 AMD Plant in East Taylor Township, Cambria County. Receiving stream: UNT 45829 to Little Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on September 29, 2015. Application received May 5, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 45829 to Little Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 22` 48" Long: 78° 50` 58") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium (mg/l) - Report Report - EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235547 (Mining Permit No. 56021301), Elk Lick Energy, Inc., (PO Box 260, 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Roytown Deep Mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream: Horner Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: North Branch Quemahoning Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 23, 2013. Application received October 3, 2013.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Horner Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 05` 55" Long: 79° 08` 49") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Outfall 002 discharges to: Horner Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 06` 13" Long: 79° 08` 35") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Outfall 003 discharges to: North Branch Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 06` 18" Long: 79° 08` 26") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Outfall 004 discharges to: Horner Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 06` 07" Long: 79° 08` 39") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 - EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235644 (Mining Permit No. 32041301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Brush Valley Mine in Center Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: UNT 44115 to Tearing Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT 44438 to Brush Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on February 29, 2012. Application received June 6, 2011.
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.
Effective period: permit effective date through permit expiration date.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 44115 to Tearing Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 31` 44" Long: 79° 06` 45") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Effective period: permit effective date through 24 months after permit effective date.
Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT 44115 to Tearing Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 31` 45" Long: 79° 06` 43") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - Report Report - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Effective period: 25 months after permit effective date through permit expiration date.
Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT 44115 to Tearing Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 31` 45" Long: 79° 06` 43") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Effective period: permit effective date through permit expiration date.
Outfall 003 discharges to: UNT 44438 to Brush Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 32` 08" Long: 79° 06` 07") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Nickel (mg/l) - Report Report - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0235725 (Mining Permit No. 32061303), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Heilwood Mine in Pine Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on February 4, 2013. Application received November 29, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 36` 47.9" Long: 78° 54` 22.9") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT to Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 36` 49.7" Long: 78° 54` 30.7") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids2 (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Outfall 003 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 36` 45.6" Long: 78° 54` 13.5") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - Report Report - Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 EPA Waiver not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0262781 (Mining Permit No. 05090101), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, revision of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 164.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Longs Run, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Longs Run and Sandy Run Watershed TMDL. Application received: October 06, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to/and Longs Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 008 N 009 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 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 Osmotic Pressure Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 009 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 (lbs/d) 0.5 1.0 N/A Acidity (lbs/d) 6.8 11.0 N/A The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Longs Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 007 N
Outfalls: 005 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 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.
Outfalls: 005 (≤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: 007 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0269107 (Mining Permit No. 32120104), ABM Mining Company, Inc., 3330 Johnston Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface coal mining activities in Grant Township, Indiana County, affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Rairigh Run, unnamed tributary to Little Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: High Quality-Cold Water Fishes. Application received: October 10, 2017.
The outfalls listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (TF-1) N 002 (TF-2) N 003 (SP-1) N 004 (SP-2) N 005 (SP-3) N 006 (SP-4) N There is no proposed point source 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 yr/24 hr event.
The proposed effluent limits for the water entering the infiltration galleries are as follows:
Outfalls: 001-006 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 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 emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: 003—006 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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. This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
NPDES No. PA0259110 (Permit No. 33110103). Original Fuels, Inc. (P.O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 99.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek, classified for the following uses: WWF. TMDL: None. Application received: August 28, 2017.
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 Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA N TB N TC N TD N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N A2 N B N C N D N The proposed effluent limits for the previously 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 NPDES No. PA0259195 (Permit No. 33110102). Strishock, LLC (P.O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, affecting 85.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to North Fork Redbank Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF; and unnamed tributaries to Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: October 6, 2017.
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 requires a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA N TB N The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Mill Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N The proposed effluent limits for the previously 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 New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0202801 (Mining permit No. 26000201), Carbon Fuel Resources, 2927 Pittsburgh Street, Perryopolis, PA 15473, renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 73.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Browns Run, Browns Run and Monongahela River, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received: January 19, 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 treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 003 N MDT 004 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 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 unnamed tributary to Browns Run and Monongahela River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N MPSED 005 N MPSED The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 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 previously listed outfall(s) are as follows for precipitation events less than or equal to a 10 year/24 hours storm event:
Outfalls 30-Day Daily Instant Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 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. NPDES No. 0251631 (Mining permit No. 03090103), M & M Lime Co., Inc., 215 Nichola Road, Worthington, PA 16262 renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 8.2 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed tributary A to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: July 3, 2014.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities. Limits apply to sampling port to infiltration gallery.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type TP1 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) N/A N/A N/A Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Cadmium (mg/l) Monitor & Report Total Copper (mg/l) Monitor & Report Total Lead (mg/l) Monitor & Report Total Mercury (mg/l) Monitor & Report Total Phenolics (mg/l) Monitor & Report 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. PA0593834 on Surface Mining Permit No. 49870202. Susquehanna Coal Company, (P.O. Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mt. Carmel and Coal Townships, Northumberland County, affecting 788.0 acres. Receiving stream: Shamokin Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: March 30, 2017.
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 outfalls listed below discharge to Shamokin Creek:
Outfall New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater 002 No Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously 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 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. PA0278149 (Mining permit No. 26140401), Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC, 200 Lakewood Center, Suite 270, Morgantown, WV 26508, New NPDES permit for a large non-coal surface mine in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 197 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Ruble Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: 6/22/15.
The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Ruble Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 Y SW 002 Y SW 003 Y SW The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows: for dry weather discharges.
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows: for precipitation events less than or equal to a 10 year/24 hour storm event.
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) NA NA 7.0 Settleable Solids (mL/L) NA NA 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0225720 on Small Noncoal Mining Permit No. 64170802. Medved Quarry, LLC, (501 Pleasant Mount Drive, Forest City, PA 18421), new NPDES Permit for a bluestone quarry operation in Mt. Pleasant Township, Wayne County, affecting 5.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to West Branch Lackawaxen River and Lackawaxen River, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 24, 2017.
Non-discharging BMP's shall be in effect.
NPDES Permit No. PA0043901 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7973SM2, Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc., (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES permit for an argillite quarry operation in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, affecting 154.9 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek, classified for the following uses: Trout Stocking and Migratory Fishes. Receiving stream is subject to a TMDL for siltation and Total Suspended Solids. Application received September 1, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for the noncoal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 N E&S non-process stormwater 002A N MDT non-process groundwater 002B N E&S non-process stormwater 005 N MDT non-process groundwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfall Nos. 001, 002B & 005
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 Oil and Grease (mg/l) (Outfall 005) Monitor and Report Outfall 002A pH (S.U.) 6.0 to 9.0 Total Suspended Solids based on Maximum Daily loading of 106.5 lb/day.
Average Discharge Average Monthly Maximum Daily Instantaneous Rate (MGD) (mg/l) (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 0.509 19.0 38.0 49.0 0.744 13.0 28.0 33.0 1.075 9.0 18.0 23.0 1.210 8.0 16.0 21.0 1.382 7.0 14.0 18.0 1.613 6.0 12.0 15.0 1.935 5.0 10.0 13.0
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 Southwest Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E65-989, The Auto Tag Store, Inc., 4457 Route 30, Beatty Crossroads, Latrobe, PA 15650, Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Dredge approximately 141 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tributary No. 1 to Fourmile Run (WWF), for the purpose of restoring the channel depth and profile to reduce the potential for sediment to accumulate within the culvert underneath State Route 2017 (Sand Hill Road) and to reduce the potential for flooding from backwater on the upstream side of this culvert. The project is located near the intersection of S.R. 2017 and S.R. 30 (Lincoln Highway) (Latrobe, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; Latitude: 40° 17` 6.7"; Longitude: -79° 26` 12.41"; Sub-basin: 18C; Chapter 93 Type: WWF), in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E25-788, Borough of North East, 31 West Main St. North East, PA 16428. Site II Wastewater Treatment Facility, North East Borough, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (North East, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 14`, 30.7"; W: -79°, 49`, 59.7").
Project applicant proposes to install a new wastewater pump station, 18-inch force main conveyance pipe and outfall approximately 2,700` feet into Lake Erie from the existing wastewater treatment plant. Installation includes 4,680` feet of Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) beneath Sixteenmile Creek and Lake Erie and 1,860` feet of open cut trench along Freeport Road in North East. HDD includes 1,799` feet underneath and along Sixteenmile creek with an additional 2,881` feet of HDD extending lakeward, into Lake Erie. Applicant proposes the use of erosion and sedimentation control best management practices including a Frac-Out Contingency Plan for HDD operations, compost filter sock, pumped water filter bags, inlet filter bags, seeding, repaving, and permanent vegetative growth.
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