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ACTIONS ON COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on 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; 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). The final action on each application also constitutes action on the NPDES permit application and, if noted, the request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Mining activity permits issued in response to applications will also address the application permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Quality Pollution Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4014); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1002).
Coal Permits Issued
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
32061302 and NPDES No. PA0235768. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To revise the permit for the Knob Creek Mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County to relocate treatment ponds and outfalls 001 and 002, expand the coal handling area and add acreage to the underground mine permit and subsidence control plan permit areas. The request to amend the NPDES Permit to relocate outfalls 001 and 002 is still in process. Surface Acres Proposed 26.6, Underground Acres Proposed 4,818.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 4,902.0. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on April 17, 2014. Application received February 20, 2014. Permit issued December 18, 2017.
56121301 and NPDES No. PA0236152. AK Coal Resources, Inc., (1134 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541). To revise the permit for the North Fork Mine in Jenner and Quemahoning Townships, Somerset County and related NPDES Permit to add underground and subsidence control plan acres on the Middle Kittanning Coal Seam. Underground Acres Proposed 573.9, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 573.9. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 24, 2017. Application received February 7, 2017. Permit issued December 22, 2017.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit to revise 2,380.0 underground and subsidence control acres from development to longwall mining. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on July 18, 2016. Application received November 10, 2015. Permit issued December 22, 2017.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56070109. Marquise Mining Corp., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 238.1 acres. Receiving streams: Dixie Run and Fallentimber Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 6, 2017.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33110105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259195. Strishock, LLC (P.O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, affecting 85.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mill Creek. Application received: October 6, 2017. Permit Issued: December 26, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
26990301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278220. Iron Mountain US, LLC (1 Pilarsky Way, Aliquippa, PA 15001-5958). Transfer of permit formerly issued to Vanderbilt Aggregates, LLC for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Dunbar Township and Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, affecting 297 acres. Receiving streams: Dickerson Run and unnamed tributaries to Dickerson Run. Application received: March 16, 2016. Transfer Permit issued: December 21, 2017.
26990301 and NPDES Permit No. PA078220. Iron Mountain US, LLC (1 Pilarsky Way, Aliquippa, PA 15001-5958). Permit renewal issued for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Dunbar Township and Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, affecting 297 acres. Receiving streams: Dickerson Run and unnamed tributaries to Dickerson Run. Application received: June 30, 2014. Renewal permit issued: December 21, 2017.
Noncoal Permits Issued
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
PAM617050. Hillside Stone, LLC (228 Georgetown Road, Hadley, PA 16130) General NPDES Permit for stormwater discharges associated with mining activities on Mine Drainage Permit No. 20870305 in Troy Township, Crawford County. Receiving streams: Sugar Creek. Application received: November 30, 2017. Permit Issued: December 26, 2017.
3075SM14 and NPDES Permit No. PA0280500. West Ridge Gravel Company (3251 Fairplain Road, P.O. Box 181, Girard, PA 16417) Revision to an existing mine drainage permit to add an NPDES Permit in Girard Township, Erie County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Godfrey Run. Application received: October 20, 2017. Permit Issued: December 26, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
26990301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0278220. Iron Mountain US, LLC (1 Pilarsky Way, Aliquippa, PA 15001-5958). Transfer of permit formerly issued to Vanderbilt Aggregates, LLC for continued operation and reclamation of a noncoal surface mining site located in Dunbar Township and Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, affecting 297 acres. Receiving streams: Dickerson Run and unnamed tributaries to Dickerson Run. Application received: March 16, 2016. Transfer Permit issued: December 21, 2017.
26990301 and NPDES Permit No. PA078220. Iron Mountain US, LLC (1 Pilarsky Way, Aliquippa, PA 15001-5958). Permit renewal issued for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Dunbar Township and Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, affecting 297 acres. Receiving streams: Dickerson Run and unnamed tributaries to Dickerson Run. Application received: June 30, 2014. Renewal permit issued: December 21, 2017.
ACTIONS ON BLASTING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS
Actions on applications under the Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957 and 25 Pa. Code § 211.124. Blasting activity performed as part of a coal or noncoal mining activity will be regulated by the mining permit for that coal or noncoal mining activity.
Blasting Permits Issued
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
53174002. Demtech, LLC (470 Dutchtown Road, Butler, PA 16002). Blasting for demolition of Keating Summit Bridge located in Keating and Summit Townships, Potter County with an expiration date of March 30, 2018. Permit issued: December 20, 2017.
53174102. Meshoppen Blasting, Inc. (Frantz Road, P.O. Box 127, Meshoppen, PA 18630). Basting for tank pad on Headwaters Tank Farm located in Ulysses Township, Potter County with an expiration date of December 22, 2018. Permit issued: December 28, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 15174107. Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (825 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507), construction blasting for Byers Station in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County with an expiration date of December 14, 2018. Permit issued: December 21, 2017.
Permit No. 67174120. Keystone Blasting Service (15 Hopeland Road, Lititz, PA 17543), construction blasting for Stone Gate Commons in Conewago Township, York County with an expiration date of December 30, 2018. Permit issued: December 27, 2017.
Permit No. 48174003. Susquehanna Hauling & Drilling, LLC (249 Harland Street, Exeter, PA 18643), construction blasting for the Fed Ex Hub in Allen Township, Northampton County with an expiration date of December 31, 2018. Permit issued: December 28, 2017.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT SECTION 401 The Department has taken the following actions on previously received permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for Water Quality Certification under section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341).
Except as otherwise noted, the Department has granted 401 Water Quality Certification certifying that the construction and operation described will comply with sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) and that the construction will not violate applicable Federal and State water quality standards.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Actions on applications for the following activities filed under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27), section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and The Clean Streams Law and Notice of Final Action for Certification under section 401 of the FWPCA.
Permits, Environmental Assessments and 401 Water Quality Certifications Issued:
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.
E02-1745, Township of Moon, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Construct, operate, and maintain four pedestrian bridge crossings and three temporary stream crossings along Meeks Run (TSF) and two UNT's to Meeks Run (TSF) for the purpose of constructing a hiking trail that will connect Moon Park Trails to the Hollow Oak Land Trust trails. The project will cumulatively impact 40 LF of stream, and will temporarily impact 40 LF of stream. Mitigation for the impacts is restoration of the impacted areas. The project is located south of Downing Drive, in Moon Park (Quadrangle: Oakdale, PA; Latitude: 40° 29` 25"; Longitude: -80° 9` 42"; Sub-basin 20G; Chapter 93 Type: TSF), in Moon Township, Allegheny County.
E04-350, FirstEnergy Generation, LLC, 76 South Main Street, A-GO-13, Akron, OH 44308, Greene Township, Beaver County, Pittsburgh, ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
Operate and maintain
1. A suction pump vault and a gravel pad within 0.05 acre of the floodway to an Unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (WWF);
2. A 27 foot wide, 5 LF thick gabion basket dam across the aforementioned UNT, which ponds water for 22 LF behind this dam, and has an appurtenant work consisting of a 6 ft long—24" diameter HDPE riser pipe that conveys stream flow to the aforementioned vault structure. This collection system indirectly impacts this UNT by dewatering approximately 380 LF of the watercourse;
3. Riprap along 24 LF of the left descending bank of the aforementioned UNT;
4. A 4" diameter, HDPE forecemain pipeline within the floodway of 820 LF of the aforementioned UNT;
And construct and maintain:
5. 4`-diameter, high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) sump in the aforementioned UNT below the aforementioned dam to convey any incidental seepage that gets by the aforementioned collection system;
For the purpose of collecting seepage water from the up-gradient Little Blue Run Impoundment and return it to the Impoundment. The project will cumulatively result in 407 lineal feet of permanent stream impact and 0.05 acre of permanent floodway impacts. Compensatory mitigation is proposed to offset the stream and floodway impacts by planting native vegetation along 400 LF of a second unnamed tributary of Mill Creek. The project is located south of the intersection of Georgetown Road and Little Blue Hollow Road in Green Township (Quadrangle: Hookstown; Latitude: 40° 37` 22.90"; Longitude: -80° 29` 50.94";) in Beaver County.
E63-694, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, Park West Two, Third Floor, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. Remove an existing single-span, concrete (in place), arch deck-closed bridge (Span 103 feet, Length 27.3 feet, Under-clearance 20.5 feet) over Tenmile Creek (TSF);
2. Construct and maintain a replacement single-span, P/S concrete spread box beam bridge (Span 127 feet, Length 38.2 feet, Under-clearance 18.2 feet) over Tenmile Creek (TSF) which will permanently impact 117 linear feet of perennial, Tenmile Creek (aka Stream 1) and temporarily impact 175 linear feet of Stream 1;
3. Temporarily impact 41 linear feet of an intermittent unnamed tributary to Tenmile Creek (aka Stream 2);
4. Relocate 256 linear feet of an intermittent, unnamed tributary to Tenmile Creek (aka Stream 3) to a new channel that will be 326 linear feet long and temporarily impact 78 linear feet of Stream 3;
5. Temporarily impact 31 linear feet of an intermittent, unnamed tributary to Tenmile Creek (aka Stream 4);
6. Temporarily impact two PEM wetlands (0.031 acre of Wetland 1 and 0.002 acre of Wetland 2);
7. Construct and maintain an outfall structure to Stream 1, an 18'' RCP under the proposed driveway associated with the bridge replacement;
Cumulatively, the project proposes to permanently impact 373 linear feet of stream channel, temporarily impact 325 linear feet of stream channel, and temporarily impact 0.033 acre of PEM wetlands. Mitigation for the impacts will be a 326 LF channel relocation and restoration of temporary impacted streams and wetlands. The project is for the purpose of replacing the existing S.R. 0019 (Amity Ridge Road), Section 000 bridge, a structurally deficient structure over Tenmile Creek (TSF) which is located near the Amwell Township Ballpark (Amity, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40° 1` 26"; Longitude: -80° 12` 19"; Sub-basin 19B; Pittsburgh ACOE District) in Amwell Township, Washington County.
E65-978, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh ACOE District.
Has been given consent to:
1. To remove an existing single span, concrete encased steel, I beam bridge and construct and maintain a replacement single span composite prestressed adjacent box beam bridge, with a span of 43` and an under clearance of 6.37` over Hendricks Creek (TSF) (aka Stream 1),
2. Place and maintain fill within 83 linear feet of a back channel of Hendricks Creek (aka Stream 2) and relocate and maintain 83 linear feet of replacement channel to confluence with Hendricks Creek,
3. Place and maintain fill within 30 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Hendricks Creek (TSF) (aka Stream 2),
4. Construct and maintain temporary access within 0.0003 acre of PEM wetland (Exceptional Value),
5. Place and maintain fill within 0.006 acre of PEM wetland (Exceptional Value).
For the purpose of replacing a structurally deficient bridge. The project will cumulatively result in 138 linear feet of temporary impact and 148 linear feet of permanent stream impacts to Hendricks Creek and a UNT to Hendricks Creek and 0.0003 acre of temporary wetland impact and 0.006 acre of permanent wetland impact. Mitigation consist of the design of the bridge and restoration of the impacted resources after construction. The project is located near the intersection of Love Hollow Road and Thatcher Road (Quadrangle: Wilpen; Latitude: 40° 19` 18.9"; Longitude: -79° 7` 49.8";) in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL The following Erosion and Sediment Control permits have been issued.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal that action to the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704. The appeal should be sent to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, PO Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Board through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decisional law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, the appeal must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
Southwest District: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
ESCGP-2 # ESX12-125-0013 Renewal
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) Canton Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Georges
Run (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG17-063-0005
Applicant Name CNX Gas Company, LLC
Contact Person Carol Phillips
Address 1000 Consol Energy Drive
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Indiana County
Township(s) North Mahoning Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to
Mudlick Run (HQ-CWF), Mudlick Run (HQ-CWF), &
UNTs to Dutch Run (CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESX17-125-0037
Applicant Name Range Resources—Appalachia, LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Boulevard
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) Mount Pleasant Township
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to
Chartiers Creek (WWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG17-125-0032
Applicant Name MarkWest Liberty Midstream &
Resources LLC
Contact Person Rick Lowry
Address 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Washington County
Township(s) Hopewell Township and Independence Town-
ship
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNTs to Hanen
Run (HQ-WWF) & Hanen Run (HQ-WWF)Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Program Manager, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
ESCGP-2 # ESX17-073-0001—Patterson Well Site
Applicant R.E. Gas Development, LLC
Contact Mr. Michael Endler
Address 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 250
City Cranberry Township State PA Zip Code 16066
County Lawrence Township(s) Little Beaver
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Jenkins
RunESCGP-2 # ESX17-019-0019
Applicant XTO Energy Inc
Contact Melissa Breitenbach
Address 190 Thorn Hill Road
City Warrendale State PA Zip Code 15086
County Butler Township(s) Butler
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Butcher
Run (WWF), Butcher Run (WWF) and UNT to Thorn
Creek (CWF)Eastern Region: Oil & Gas Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
ESCGP-2 # ESX29-015-17-0036
Applicant Name EOG Resources Inc
Contact Person Greg Shaffer
Address 2039 S Sixth St
City, State, Zip Indiana, PA 15701
County Bradford
Township(s) Springfield
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) UNT to Bentley
Ck (WWF, MF); UNT to Mill Ck (WWF, MF)
Secondary—Bentley Ck and Mill CkESCGP-2 # Esx13-115-0138(01)
Applicant Name Chief Oil & Gas LLC
Contact Person Jeffrey Deegan
Address 1720 Sycamore Rd
City, State, Zip Montoursville, PA 17754-9303
County Susquehanna
Township(s) Harford & Lenox
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Sterling Brok
(CWF-MF) & Nine Partners Ck (CWF-MF)ESCGP-2 # ESX12-117-0019(03)
Applicant Name SWEPI LP
Contact Person Jason Shoemaker
Address 150 N Dairy Ashford, E1296-E
City, State, Zip Houston, TX 77079
County Tioga
Township(s) Shippen
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Darling Run
(HQ-CWF)ESCGP-2 # ESG29-081-17-0043
Applicant Name Range Resources Appalachia LLC
Contact Person Karl Matz
Address 3000 Town Center Blvd
City, State, Zip Canonsburg, PA 15317
County Lycoming
Township(s) Cogan House
Receiving Stream(s) and Classification(s) Little Gap Run
(HQ-CWF); Hoagland Run (HQ-CWF)
Secondary—Lycoming Ck (EV)
STORAGE TANKS
CLOSURE-IN-PLACE VARIANCE
The following variance from closure requirements under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. § 6021.501) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter E, has been issued by the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, PO Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762.
Variance No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity U-17-0004 7 Eleven Incorporated
PO Box 711
Dallas, Texas 75221-0711Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Gasoline 15,000 gallons The variance request asks that underground storage tank (UST) 001 be excluded from part of the UST closure requirements located in 25 Pa. Code § 245.452(b). Specifically, the variance requests that UST 001 be permanently closed without being removed from the ground or filled with a non-shrinking, inert solid material as required by regulation to facilitate the installation of a new, structurally independent, field-constructed UST built within UST 001. A variance was granted with the following conditions: (1) 7 Eleven Incorporated shall comply with all remaining applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245 and shall not violate any applicable provision of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act; (2) The new, structurally independent, field-constructed UST built within UST 001 shall be installed within one (1) year of performing the required site assessment of UST 001; (3) This Variance Approval will remain in effect until January 2, 2021, unless amended or revoked by the Department or terminated for any reason by 7 Eleven Incorporated or the Department.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Air Quality; Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, Notice of Public Hearing, and Notice of Intent to Issue Air Quality Plan Approval No: 17-00001H Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for NRG REMA, LLC located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II NOx emission averaging plan and an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Shawville Generating Station owned and operated by NRG REMA, LLC in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed amendments to the RACT II determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a revised operating permit (17-00001) for the facility. The relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan and will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to 40 CFR 51 and approval by the EPA. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II determination will be excluded from the SIP submittal includes the provisions of the Department's presumptive Reasonably Available Control Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, as they apply to existing NOx air contamination sources at this facility. The facility is not a major VOC emitting facility.
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source RACT II Requirement Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) The permittee shall utilize Department certified CEMS to calculate actual emission when determining compliance with the NOx RACT averaging plan, or other monitoring as approved by the Department. The mass NOx emissions from each source within the averaging plan shall be calculated for each hour of operation and expressed in pounds per hour, which will be used in calculations to determine compliance on a 30-day rolling average. Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) The permittee shall utilize Department certified fuel flow monitors to calculate actual heat input when determining compliance with the NOx RACT averaging plan. The actual heat input from each source shall be calculated for each hour of operation and expressed in million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr), which will be used in calculations to determine compliance on a 30-day rolling average. Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) The owner/operator of each Source ID 031, 032, 033 and 034 shall meet the applicable NOx RACT emission limitation in 25 Pa. Code § 129.97 by averaging NOx emissions on either a system-wide basis using a 30-day rolling average.
The owner and operator of the air contaminant sources included in a NOx emissions averaging plan shall be liable for a violation of an applicable NOx RACT emission limitation at each facility included in the system-wide NOx emissions averaging plan if the sum of actual mass emissions exceeds sum of allowable mass emissions of the sources on a rolling 30 operating day basis
The sources at each facility containing in the applicable system-wide NOx emissions averaging plan are, as follows: the combustion turbines, Source IDs 101, 201 and 301 in Title V Operating Permit No. 01-05029, located at the Hunterstown Generating Station in Straban Township, Adams County; the three (3) utility boilers, Source IDs 033, 034 and 035 in Title V Operating Permit No. 37-00023, located at the New Castle Generating Station in Taylor Township, Lawrence County; the four (4) utility boilers, Source IDs 031, 032, 033 and 034 in Title V Operating Permit No. 17-00001, located at the Shawville Generating Station in Bradford Township, Clearfield County; and the combustion turbine, Source ID 035 in Title V Permit No: 62-00012, located at the Warren Generating Station in Conewango Township, Warren County.
Compliance with the alternative NOx RACT emissions limit of a NOx emissions averaging plan shall be determined by comparing daily the sum of actual emissions from all the sources included in the plan to the alternative NOx RACT emissions limit. The owner or operator shall calculate the alternative system-wide NOx RACT emissions limitation using a 30-day rolling average for the air contamination sources included in the emission averaging plan by using the following equation to sum the emissions for all of the sources:
{Ç (i = 1); n; EiactualÔ <= [Ç (i = 1); n; Eiallowable]Where:
Ç = Symbol used to denote summation of Eiactuals (or Eiallowables) values, for ''n'' sources where ''n'' is the number of nonzero sources containing in the averaging plan, and ''i'' ranges from 1 to the last value ''n''.The symbol ''<='' means ''less than or equal to'', Eiactual = The actual NOx mass emissions on a 30-day rolling basis for air contamination source i shall be expressed in pounds of NOx, and must include emissions during start-ups, shutdowns and malfunctions.
Eiallowable = The allowable NOx mass emissions computed using the allowable emission rate limitations for air contamination source i using actual heat input for air contamination source on a 30-day rolling basis specified in 25 Pa. Code § 129.97. If an air contamination source included in an averaging plan is subject to a numerical emission rate limit that is more stringent than the applicable allowable emission rate limitation set forth in 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, then the numerical emission rate limit shall be used for the calculation of the allowable NOx mass emissions.Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) [Authority for this permit condition is also derived from 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.98 and 129.100]
(a) The permittee shall not use an emission averaging plan in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.98 for the demonstration of compliance with NOx RACT emission limitation in 25 Pa. Code § 129.97, if the Department determines at any time each of the air contamination sources participating in the averaging plan can meet the NOx RACT emission limitations.
Testing, Monitoring and Recordkeeping Requirements
The owner or operator for each source containing in the NOx emission averaging plan shall conduct testing and monitoring to verify compliance with (a) of this condition, as follows in (1) and (2) of this condition:
(1) For all sources except the Warren Generating Station combustion turbine, continuously monitor NOx emissions using Department certified CEMS to measure and record average NOx emissions on an hourly, daily, and 30-operating day basis in units of lb/MMBtu or ppmvd at 15% O2, as applicable; and
(2) Conduct NOx and O2 concentration measurements via periodic testing using EPA Reference Methods 7E and 3A on the Warren Generating Station combustion turbine in accordance with Appendix E to 40 CFR Part 75 and keep records of the NOx measurements in units of ppmvd, corrected to 15% O2.Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) (a) The permittee shall keep records of the actual heat input, actual NOx mass emissions, and allowable NOx mass emissions under the averaging plan for all sources containing in the NOx RACT averaging plan. The permittee shall also keep records of the actual heat input parameters necessary to calculate the allowable emissions, as well as the supporting Part 75-certified fuel flowmeter monitoring data. These records shall include all intermediate calculations.
(b) The permittee shall keep records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the NOx RACT averaging plan on a rolling 30 operating day basis. These records shall be made available at each facility with sources contained in the NOx RACT averaging plan.Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) The permittee shall submit quarterly system-wide NOx RACT averaging reports as part of the submission of the quarterly CEMs reports (e-submittal). Utility Boilers (Source IDs 031 through 034) If the decision to go back to using coal as fuel to operate Source ID 031 [032, 033 and 034] is made then the permittee shall submit as part of a significant operating permit modification application or plan approval application, if otherwise required, a written RACT proposal in accordance with the procedures in 25 Pa. Code § 129.92(a)(1)—(5) and (b) as well as satisfy all other applicable requirements as specified in 25 Pa. Code § 129.99(d)(3)—(7). In addition, Source ID 031 [032, 033 and 034] shall be prohibited to use any coal as fuel to operate until a source-specific RACT determination has been approved by the Department in writing through the issuance of a plan approval or significant operating permit modification in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.99(e) and (f). 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 Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. A 30-day comment period will exist upon publication of this notice 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 RACT II Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT II Plan.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested within the 30-day comment period to accept oral comments on the proposed operating permit revision and the proposed SIP revision. The hearing will be held, if requested, on February, 23, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Department North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. To request a hearing, to register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659. The last day to pre-register to speak at a hearing, if one is held, will be 30 days from the final publication date of this notice
Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing, including whether or not a hearing will be held, will be posted online at http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/North-central-Regional-Office/Pages/default.aspx.
Contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659 or monitor the web site previously listed to determine if a hearing will be held.
Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659 at least 1 week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, if it is held, may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department North Central Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at (570) 327-0550.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Megan Lehman at (570) 327-3659 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
Notice of Certification to Perform Radon-Related Activities in Pennsylvania In the month of December 2017 the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority contained in the Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 238, No. 43 (63 P.S. §§ 2001—2014) and regulations promulgated thereunder at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 240, has certified the following persons to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth. The period of certification is 2 years. (For a complete list of persons currently certified to perform radon-related activities in this Commonwealth and for information as to the specific testing devices that persons certified for testing or laboratory are certified to use, contact the Bureau of Radiation Protection, Radon Division, P.O. Box 8469, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469, (1-800-23RADON).
Name Address Type of Certification Ben Chamberlin 3 Stonehedge Way
Carlisle, PA 17015Testing Reo Cheshire 32 Gold Smith Road
Dallas, PA 18612Testing Michael Conroy 201 Faculty Road
Duncannon, PA 17020Testing James DeBellis 2700 Cumberland Avenue
Reading, PA 19606Mitigation Christopher Eslinger 421 Derstine Avenue
Lansdale, PA 19446Testing Larry Grove
Grove Home Inspection Services, Inc.929 S. High Street, Suite 169
West Chester, PA 19382Testing Donald Hart 613 Zimmermans Hollow Road
Sunbury, PA 17801Testing & Mitigation Michael Imperial 2646 Fallow Hill Lane
Jamison, PA 18929Testing Richard D. Malin 2075 Haymaker Road
Monroeville, PA 15146Testing John Mallon, Jr.
Radon Detection and ControlP.O. Box 419
South Heights, PA 15081Testing & Mitigation Kenneth McDonald
A-Z Solutions, Inc.7681 Tim Avenue NW
North Canton, OH 44720Testing & Mitigation Charles Morck, III 14501 George Carter Way
Suite 110
Chantilly, VA 20151Testing Robert Raishart 778 Armel Hollow Road
Latrobe, PA 15650Testing Jennifer Redinger 322 Mall Boulevard, Suite 303
Monroeville, PA 15146Testing John Rogers 1129 Old Eagle Road
Lancaster, PA 17601Testing Mark Schlott 347 Indian Manor Drive
Leesport, PA 19533Testing Kenneth Schutter P.O. Box 55
Kimberton, PA 19442Testing Thomas Sebald 4638 Highview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16509Testing Steven Sipe 69 Million Dollar Road
Halifax, PA 17032Testing Jeffrey Zappel
Healthy Environments, LLC60 Progress Avenue
Cranberry Township, PA 16066Mitigation
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-65. Filed for public inspection January 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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