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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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6328.
25-066J: Accuride Erie, L.P. (1015 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503), for the proposed scrubber fan/motor replacement for 7,000 Tons Forge Lines No. 5 (Source 113) and No. 6 (Source 114). The facility is located in Erie City, Erie County. This is a State Only facility.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) 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 Beach, New Source Review Chief, (484) 250-5920.
15-0085C: Lincoln University (1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9141) for the permitting of four (4) 1,500-kW diesel generators and the modification of various boilers and smaller emergency generators, located at an existing Synthetic Minor facility in Lower Oxford Township and Upper Oxford Township, Chester County. The four (4) 1,500-kW diesel generators will each be restricted to 100 hours of operation per 12-month rolling period. Through this Plan Approval the various boilers and smaller emergency generators will be subject to new fuel limits or hours of operation to ensure that the facility remains a Synthetic Minor facility. The four (4) 1,500-kW diesel generators, along with two (2) of the smaller diesel-fired generators, will be subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII. The larger boilers (Source IDs 031, 32, and 33A) are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc. The following are site-wide potential emissions from the campus: NOx—15.67 TPY; VOC—1.0 TPY; CO—10.19 TPY; PM—1.38 TPY; SOx—5.05 TPY; and HAP—0.25 TPY. This Plan Approval does not trigger applicability toward NSR or PSD regulations. The plan approval will include limits and restrictions, 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 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2507.
40-00144A: Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation (9300 W. 108th Circle, Westminster, CO 80021) for the installation and operation of four beverage can manufacturing lines with baghouse and two regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) to control emissions from the facility to be located in Jenkins Twp., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00144A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by the Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation indicates that the air contamination sources to be constructed will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart WW, 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 Surface Coating process requirements and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx, 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, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. For further details, contact Ray Kempa at (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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 18711.
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 comment, identification of the proposed permit No. 40-00144A 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 18711, Phone number 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.
11-00536A: CPV Fairview, LLC (50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 300, Braintree, MA 02184) plan approval extension effective on October 28, 2020, with expiration on April 28, 2021, for continued temporary operation of air contamination sources and controls associated with the CPV Fairview Energy Center located at 2862 William Penn Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15909, in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
11-00536B: CPV Fairview, LLC (50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 300, Braintree, MA 02184) plan approval extension effective on October 28, 2020, with expiration on April 28, 2021, for continued temporary operation of air contamination sources and controls associated with the CPV Fairview Energy Center located at 2862 William Penn Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15909, in Jackson Township, Cambria County.
63-00922D: Robinson Power Company, LLC (563 Route 18, P.O. Box 127, Burgettstown, PA 15021) on October 23, 2020, to extend the construction period for an additional 18 months. Construction commenced on October 5, 2020, with the pouring of the foundation for the aqueous ammonia tank at the proposed natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant known as the Beech Hollow Energy Facility to be located in Robinson Township, Washington County. The new expiration date is March 28, 2022.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
54-00073: Ingenco Wholesale Power, LLC (2250 Dabney Road, Richmond, VA 23230). The Department intends to issue a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit for electric power services in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The sources consist of eighteen (18) engines. The proposed Title V Operating 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.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, (717) 705-4702.
36-05028: CNH Industrial America LLC (500 Diller Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the agricultural machinery manufacturing facility located in New Holland Borough, Lancaster County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2018 are estimated at 8.7 tons of CO, 9.9 tons of NOx, 1.4 tons of PM-10, 1.2 tons of SOx and 36.3 tons of VOC. 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 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD, 40 CFR 63 Subpart MMMM, 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
28-05004: Grove US, LLC (1565 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA 17256) to issue a Title V Operating Permit for the crane manufacturing facility located in Antrim Township, Franklin County. The Title V Operating Permit is undergoing renewal combined with approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology II (RACT II) plan. The actual emissions from the facility in 2019 year are estimated at 34.37 tons of VOC; 7.36 tons of NOx; 5.78 tons of CO, and 0.5-ton HAPs. 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, § 129.52—Surface coating processes;
• 25 Pa. Code, § 129.52d—Control of VOC emissions from miscellaneous metal parts surface coating processes, miscellaneous plastic parts surface coating processes and pleasure craft surface coatings;
• 25 Pa. Code § 129.62—General standards for bulk gasoline terminals/plants, and small gasoline storage tanks;
• 25 Pa. Code, § 129.63—Degreasing Operations;
• 25 Pa. Code § 129.97—Presumptive RACT requirements, RACT emission limitations and petition for alternative compliance schedule;
• 25 Pa. Code § 129.99—Alternative RACT proposal and petition for alternative compliance schedule;
• 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines;
• 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories;
• 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines;
• 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
Also, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.100, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan to be submitted as part of the PA State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Grove facility.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
The proposed RACT II plan, if approved by DEP, will be issued as part of the renewal of the facility's Title V operating permit (28-05004). The relevant RACT II requirements will also be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval and incorporation into Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The proposed RACT II requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP, are as follows:
001: The permittee shall comply with the following work practices for cleaning materials:
a) Store all VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels in closed containers.
b) Ensure that mixing vessels and storage containers used for VOC-containing cleaning materials are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials.
c) Minimize spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials and clean-up spills immediately.
d) Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.
e) Minimize VOC emissions from cleaning of application, storage, mixing or conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.
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 Tom Bianca, P.E., West Permit Section Chief, Air Quality Program, DEP South- central Regional Office, at tbianca@pa.gov. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice 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 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: In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf's emergency disaster declaration and based on advice from the Department of Health regarding the mitigation of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a virtual public hearing will be held on December 9, at 10:00 a.m. to accept oral comments on the proposed permit action and the proposed SIP revision. Individuals who wish to observe or present testimony at the informal conference must contact John Repetz at 717-705-4904 or jrepetz@pa.gov a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Citizens who register for the event will receive the link and instructions on how to join via email.
Organizations are limited to designating one individual to present verbal comments on their behalf. Verbal comments are limited to 5 minutes for each presenter. Video demonstrations and screen sharing by presenters will not be permitted.
Any persons presenting verbal comments are requested to submit a written copy of their verbal testimony by e-mail to Tom Bianca, P.E., at tbianca@pa.gov, by no later than ten days after the hearing. All pertinent documents related to the proposed DEP action are available for public review contacting Tom Bianca, P.E., at tbianca@pa.gov.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Tom Bianca, P.E., at tbianca@pa.gov or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
04-00033: BVPV Styrenics, LLC (400 Frankfort Road, Monaca, PA 15061-2212) Administrative Amendment, on October 19, 2020, the Department processed a Change of Ownership from Nova Chemicals, Inc., to BVPV Styrenics, LLC, at the Beaver Valley Facility. This facility manufactures polystyrene and other plastics. The facility is located in Potter Township, Beaver County.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) 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, (484) 250-5920.
15-00094: Metallurgical Products Company (810 Lincoln Avenue, West Chester, PA 19381) for the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for operation of copper alloying facility located in West Goshen Township, Chester County. There are no changes to sources at the facility. The facility's potential to emit for all criteria pollutants after the use of add-on control devices is less than the thresholds applicable to facilities located in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area; therefore, the facility is a Synthetic Minor. The renewal 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 18701-1915.
Contact: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
13-00015: Arfan, Inc., Palmerton Facility (525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071-1910). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the human crematory facility located in the Borough of Palmerton, Carbon County. The primary sources consist of one (1) crematory incinerator. The control device consists of an afterburner. The source is considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating 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.
40-00101: Pennsy Supply Inc., Pittston West Quarry (2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Permit for the operation of a drum mix asphalt plant and stone manufacturing facility in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The sources consist of feed bins, screens, belts, conveyors, and a drum mix asphalt plant with wdlf. The control devices are baghouses and a cyclone. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating 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.
40-00108: Pennsy Supply Inc., Pittston Quarry (2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the operation of crushed and broken stone mining and quarrying facility in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The sources consist of primary, secondary, and tertiary crushers, screens, and conveyors. The sources are controlled by a water spray system. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating 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.
54-00062: World Resources Company/dba WRC Proc. Inc. (170 Walnut Ln, Pottsville, PA 17901-8559). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the manufacture of secondary nonferrous metals located in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. The primary sources are extraction process, thermal concentrating unit, and a fluid bed processor. The control devices are scrubbers. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating 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.
35-00072: UNIMAC-KPS (1001 Moosic Rd., Old Forge, PA 18518-2085). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the manufacture of commercial printing located in Old Forge, Lackawanna County. The primary sources consist of four (4) flexo presses. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The proposed operating 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, Program Manager, 570-327-3648.
08-00044: Barefoot Pellets Company (P.O. Box 96, Troy, PA 16947) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their wood pellet manufacturing facility located in Troy Township, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00044. The facility's main source is a 20 MMBTU/hr natural gas-fired rotary dryer. The facility has potential emissions of 25.2 TPY of CO; 15.12 TPY of NOx; 0.14 TPY of SOx; 39.96 TPY of PM/PM10; 18.07 TPY of VOCs and 2.92 TPY HAPs. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping 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.
18-00023: Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Salona Quarry located in Lamar Township, Clinton County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 18-00023. The facility's sources include a non-metallic mineral crushing plant consisting of multiple crushers, conveyors and screens, one cold cleaning degreaser, onsite unpaved haul roads and a miscellaneous heater, engines and storage tanks. The facility has potential emissions of 3.08 TPY of CO; 4.95 TPY of NOx; 0.26 TPY of SOx; 10.99 TPY of PM/PM10; 4.18 TPY of VOCs; 2.00 TPY of combined hazardous air pollutants; 423 TPY GHGs. Three screens at this plant are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, 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 Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 60. 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.
55-00011: National Limestone Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 397, Middleburg, PA 17842) for the Fremont Quarry located in Perry Township, Snyder County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously-mentioned facility. The subject facility has the potential to emit 15.92 TPY of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micron and 0.20 TPY of volatile organic compounds. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy best available technology (BAT) requirements, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. 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.
Southwest Region, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
65-01027: Leedsworld, Inc. (400 Hunt Valley Road, New Kensington, PA 15068). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Leedsworld, Inc. to authorize the continued operation of their facility located in Upper Burrell and Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The subject facility consists of approximately 200 printing machines, natural gas-fired building heat, and an emergency generator. The facility is a synthetic minor and is not permitted to exceed 50 tons tpy VOC on a 12-month rolling basis. Potential emissions from the facility are provided by the company as followed: 5.96 tpy NOx, 5.01 tpy CO, 0.04 tpy SOx, 4.42 tpy PM, 1.25 tpy PM10, 49.91 tpy VOC, 2.46 tpy Toluene, 1.84 tpy Methanol and 5.0 tpy cumulative HAPs. The facility is required to maintain purchases and use records of all inks, solvents, alcohols, and any other product used to contain VOC or HAP on a 12-month rolling basis and must annually report emissions from all emitting sources. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the proposed permit have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145 and Federal Regulations (ZZZZ).
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (65-01027) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Leedsworld, Inc. State Only Operating Permit Application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Leedsworld, Inc. State Only Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
65-00065: Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc./Lower Burrell Plant (2200 Springfield Pike, Connellsville, PA 15425-6412). On October 21, 2020, the Department issued a Natural Minor Operating Permit renewal for the operation of the facility's air contamination sources consisting of a sand and gravel depot, used for barge unloading, aggregate handling, stockpiling, and shipping via truck. Lower Burrell Plant operates one 200 tph excavator, five 200 tph conveyors, and one 50-gallon parts washer. The facility is limited to 0.04 gr/dscf particulate matter and 500 ppmv sulfur oxides. The proposed operating permit includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice standards requirements for each unit located at the facility in Lower Burrell City, Westmoreland County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
10-00401: Commercial Asphalt Supply Fennelton Plant (161 Plain Grove Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057). The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the operation of hot mix asphalt plant located in Clearfield Township, Butler County. The facility consists of a 400-ton per hour hot mix batch asphalt plant, aggregate storage piles, asphalt storage silos and aggregate handling. The facility has the potential to emit (TPY): 31.2 CO, 6.24 NOx, 9.04 PM, 0.82 SOx, 7.68 VOC, and 8,880.00 CO2. The facility is a natural minor and is subject to State Regulations and Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I). The permit includes additional operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00155: MSL Oil & Gas Corp. (Route 219 and Route 59 intersection, Lewis Run, Lafayette, PA 16738). The Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a natural gas extraction and stripping facility located in Lafayette Township, McKean County. Permitted air contamination sources at the facility include an inlet compressor, a refrigerant compressor, an outlet compressor, a glycol dehydration unit, a degreaser unit, and equipment leaks. The glycol dehydration unit is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart HH. The compressor engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ. For permitting purposes, the facility is Natural Minor. No major permit changes are made in this renewal.
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 (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) 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 18701-1915.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2531.
Plan Approval No. 40-00145A: 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 UTZ Quality Foods, LLC (900 High Street, Hanover Twp., PA 17331) for their facility located in Hanover Twp., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00145A will be incorporated into a State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00145A is for the installation of a new Kettle Line with baghouse. VOC emissions from the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.13 for particulate emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for visible emissions. Emissions from the line will be controlled by the use of a baghouse. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. 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 18711.
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. 40-00145A 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 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & NONCOAL MINING
ACTIVITY APPLICATIONSApplications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.31); 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); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.21). 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 of Environmental Protection. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the District Mining Office indicated above 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 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 above 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 (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications, opportunity for comment, and informal conferences).
Written comments or objections related to 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.
Requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 (relating to public hearing-informal conferences) or § 86.34 (relating to informal conferences), 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.
Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 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) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100, (Contact: Bonnie Herbert).
Permit No. 30121301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for installation of a degas borehole for Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County, affecting 2.2 proposed surface acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 9, 2020. Application received: August 20, 2020.
Permit No. 03813704 and NPDES Permit No. PA0236403. Consol Mining Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to renew the permit and related NPDES Permit for Keystone No. 1 Coal Refuse Disposal Area in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 9, 2020. Application received: August 21, 2020.
Permit No. 30841316 and NPDES Permit No. PA0213535. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Suite 100, Canonsburg, PA 15317, to revise the permit and related NPDES Permit for installation of four degas boreholes for Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Richhill and Aleppo Townships, Greene County, affecting 19.9 proposed surface acres. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 9, 2020. Application received: August 20, 2020.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 17150101. EnerCorp, Inc., 1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Cooper Township, Clearfield County affecting 6.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Crawford Run (CWF, MF), and Moshannon Creek (TSF, MF), classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF, and TSF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 19, 2020.
Permit No. 17941601 and NPDES PA0215708. Forcey Coal, Inc., 475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661, permit renewal for reclamation only of a coal preparation plant/processing facility located in Bigler Township, Clearfield County affecting 11.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Muddy Run to Muddy Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 15, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 54763209R7. Gilberton Coal Company (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation in Butler Township and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill County affecting 109.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 2, 2020.
Permit No. 54763209C3. Gilberton Coal Company (10 Gilberton Road, Gilberton, PA 17934), correction to update the post-mining land use from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat and forestland of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation in Butler Township and Ashland Borough, Schuylkill County affecting 109.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 2, 2020.
Permit No. 54663021R7. Reading Anthracite Company (P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and coal preparation plant operation in New Castle Township, Schuylkill County affecting 693.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 2, 2020.
Permit No. GP12-54663021R2. Reading Anthracite Company (P.O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), 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. 54663021 in New Castle Township, Schuylkill County. Application received: October 2, 2020.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
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, (Contact: Melanie Ford-Wigfield).
Permit No. 6875SM1 and PAM418025, After the Wire, LLC, 363 Park Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084, permit transfer of a large noncoal (industrial minerals) mine (formerly New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.) in Derry Township, Mifflin County, affecting 67.6 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Kishacoquillas Creek, classified for the following uses: Trout Stocked Fishes, Migratory Fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Fairview Water Association source 001, 6.25 mi, site ID 796441. Application received: October 15, 2020.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, New Stanton, PA 15672, (724) 925-5500, (Contact: Tracy Norbert).
Permit No. 26950401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0201294. Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Renewal application received for an existing noncoal surface mine located in Springfield Township, Fayette County, affecting 640.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Clay Run, Clay Run, unnamed tributaries to Buck Run, Sugarcamp Hollow and Buck Run, classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF, CWF. Application received: October 16, 2020.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 36900302C11 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594784. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Fulton Township, Lancaster County affecting 74.69 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Octoraro Creek, classified for the following use: Trout stock fishes. Application received: October 16, 2020.
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 Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769.1100.
NPDES No. PA0001392 (Mining Permit No. 32713707), Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, a renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for coal refuse disposal activities for No. 24 Refuse Site in Pine Township, Indiana County, affecting 77.9 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): Dutch Run: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: January 11, 2017. The application was received: August 8, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 35` 14" Long: -78° 52` 20") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to Permit Expiration Date:
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 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 pH (S.U.) 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) (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect (Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL).
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P.O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797.1191.
NPDES No. PA0259675 (Permit No. 10150101), 4 Aces Mining, LLC (1451 Kennerdell Road, Kennerdell, PA 16374), Transfer of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Marion Township, Butler County, affecting 48.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: August 14, 2020.
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 N 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 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 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Blacks Creek and Blacks Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0104779 (Permit No. 24880103), Energy Resources, Inc. (c/o Murray Energy Corporation, 46226 Nation Road, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950), revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Horton Township, Elk County, affecting 541.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Mead Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: September 14, 2020.
The following outfalls discharge to an unnamed tributary to Mead Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 3TR N T12 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 2.34 4.68 5.85 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA0257249 (Mining Permit No. 59090301), Signor Brothers Contracting LLC, 30 Poplar Street, P.O. Box 98, Arnot, PA 16911, renewal of an NPDES permit for Noncoal Surface Mine Permit in Bloss Township, Tioga County affecting 26.8 acres. Receiving stream: Johnson Creek, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes (CWF). This receiving stream is included in the Tioga River Watershed TMDL. Application received: August 31, 2020.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Johnson Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 (SBA) N Sediment Basin A 002 (SBB) N Sediment Basin B 003 (SBA) N Sediment Basin C 004 (STD) N Sediment Trap D 004 (STA) N Sediment Trap A The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—005 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow (gpm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0223352. Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. (P.O. Box 249, Chalfont, PA 18914), renewal of NPDES Permit on Noncoal Surface Mining Permit Nos. 7973SM5 & 09030301 in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County affecting 158.6 acres. Receiving streams: Neshaminy Creek Watershed, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is at Oakford, PA. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 for the listed parameters in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: May 24, 2020.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Pit Water/Stormwater
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Total Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Monitor And Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 11.88 23.76 29.70 Discharge (MGD) 1.1 5.8 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) Monitor And Report Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor And Report Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times.
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 of Environmental Protection. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341), requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of 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 or to the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit, or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit any comments, suggestions or objections within 30-days of the date of this notice, as well as any questions to the office noted above the 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 the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each working day at the office noted above the application.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the hearing and you require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
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 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
Northeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Contact: Gillian Ostrum, Clerk Typist 2, 570-830-3077.
E4002220-029. Earth Conservancy, 101 South Main Street, Ashley, PA 18706, in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain and the following water obstructions and encroachments associated with the Espy Run Stream Restoration Project:
1) A channel change within a 3,000-LF section of Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of an 11-foot wide trapezoidal channel having a 3-foot wide streambed underlain with R-5 riprap, erosion matting, topsoil, geotextile, sand, and a clay liner. This channel will have 2:1 side slopes, boulder placement, step pools, and a 100-foot riparian buffer planting area. The purpose of this channel is to interconnect the discharge from the Hanover Reservoir and re-establish the historic Espy Run stream channel that was removed as a result of past mining practices. This is an after-the-fact authorization.
2) A stream crossing of Espy Run (CWF, MF) consisting of a 120-ft wide, 24-ft span, 7-ft high open-bottom concrete arch culvert, R-5 riprap, A-Jacks structures, and concrete wingwalls. This is an after-the-fact authorization.
The project is located approximately 0.4 mile south of the intersection of Middle Road and South Prospect Street (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle Latitude: 41° 10` 57.55"; Longitude: -75° 59` 35.27") in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. (Wilkes-Barre West, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°10`57.55"; Longitude: -75°59`35.27").
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E2103220-022. Silver Spring Township, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to 1.) construct and maintain a 21.0-foot wide boat launch ramp in Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF) and it's floodway, impacting 70 linear feet of stream and 0.04 acre of floodway; 2) expand and maintain an existing parking lot in the floodway of the Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.06 acre of floodway; 3.) regrade and maintain a bioswale in the floodway of Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.35 acre of floodway; and 4.) regrade and maintain a bioswale in the floodway of Conodoguinet Creek (WWF, MF), impacting 0.29 acre of floodway; and all for the purpose of meeting MS4 responsibilities. The project is located immediately northeast of the intersection of Sample Bridge Road and Glen Eagles Drive (Latitude: 40° 15` 45" N; Longitude: 77° 01` 11") in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. No wetlands will be impacted by this project.
E6703220-023. York Township Water and Sewer Authority, 190 Oak Road, Dallastown, PA 17313-9307, York Township, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to: 1) construct and maintain a pump station facility partially within the floodway of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Codorus Creek (CWF, MF), permanently impacting 0.06 acre of floodway; 2) abandon 3,000 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer line in the floodway of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Codorus Creek (CWF, MF); and 3) construct and maintain 2,927 linear feet an 8.0-inch Ductile Iron sewer force main, permanently impacting 75 linear feet of stream channel and 0.01 acre of emergent wetland and temporarily impacting 226 linear feet of stream channel, 1.51 acres of floodway, and 0.26 acre of emergent wetland all along an unnamed tributary to East Branch Codorus Creek (CWF, MF), all for the purpose of replacing an aging sewer line. The project spans between 39° 53` 49.1" N; -76° 41` 20.8" and 39° 54` 15.2" N; -76° 41` 22.1" in York Township, York County. The 0.01 acre of permanent wetland impact is considered de minimis and no compensatory wetland mitigation is required.
E0103220-024. Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, 1100 Chambersburg Road, PA 17325 in Cumberland Township, Adams County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to: 1) place and maintain an 80-feet long 18-0inch diameter culvert extension onto an existing culvert within an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF), permanently impacting three emergent wetlands totaling 0.043 acre and temporarily impacting 0.01 acre of emergent wetland for the purpose of constructing a new taxiway, 2) relocate 38.0-linear feet of an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF) into a 227.0-foot long 18.0-inch diameter culvert enclosure for the purpose of redirecting flow downstream and alleviating flooding on adjacent properties, 3) place and maintain a 42.0-foot long triple 15.0-inch culvert crossing in an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of a new taxiway, 4) place and maintain a 45.0-foot long dual 15.0-inch culvert crossing in an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF), temporarily impacting 0.01 acre of forested wetland, for the purpose of a new taxiway, 5) place and maintain a 45.0-foot long dual 15.0-inch culvert crossing in an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF), for the purpose of a new taxiway, 6) place and maintain fill in 0.11 acre of floodway on an a UNT to Marsh Creek (CWF, MF) for the purpose of an expanded aircraft parking apron, and 7) remove an existing pond and restore a 38.0-foot long stream channel within the formerly impounded area for the purpose of removing a wildlife attractant near the airport runway. The overall project is to provide upgrades to the Gettysburg Regional Airport, located along SR 30 in Cumberland Township, Adams County (Latitude: 39.8433, Longitude: -77.2708). Permanent wetland impacts will be 0.043 acre in size which is considered de minimis and no compensatory wetland mitigation is required.
E6703220-025. North Codorus Township, 1986 Stoverstown Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362, in North Codorus Township, York County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
The applicant proposes to 1) place and maintain fill in a 161-foot, 4-foot diameter CMP stream enclosure, 2) construct and maintain a 162-foot, 4-foot diameter steel pipe adjacent to the abandoned pipe in an Unnamed Tributary to Codorus Creek (WWF), 3) place and maintain R-7 riprap for scour protection 40 feet downstream of the enclosure, 4) replace and maintain an 18-inch CMP outfall at the stream enclosure outlet in the Unnamed Tributary to Codorus Creek, and 5) temporarily impact 0.037 acre of wetlands from downstream staging area and temporary boring machine pad (Latitude: 39.8768; Longitude: -76.8336). The project is located on Cedar Drive west of the intersection with Cedar Hill Locust in North Codorus Township, York County.
Southwest Region: Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E5605120-026, PennDOT District 9-0, 1620 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Remove an existing, structurally deficient, reinforced concrete slab bridge, with a normal clear span of 8` and roadway width of 18`.
Construct and maintain a replacement, precast reinforced concrete box culvert, with a 10` clear span and roadway width of 28`, having a permanent impact of 112 LF, and temporary impact of 146 LF to an unnamed tributary (UNT) to Stonycreek River (CWF), and a permanent impact to three PEM wetlands, totaling 0.012 acre.
Construct and maintain a relocation of an UNT, adjacent to the structure, having a permanent impact of 187 LF, and a temporary impact of 191 LF to a second a UNT to Stonycreek River (CWF).
For the purpose of replacing a structurally deficient structure, carrying SR 1007 Section 03B over an a UNT to Stoneycreek River.
The project site is located along Lambertsville Road in Shanksville, PA (Stoystown, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 40°, 1`, 32.7013"; W: 78°, 54`, 44.6771"; Sub-basin 18E; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.
STORAGE TANKS
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMITS The following Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permit application has been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) and is currently under review. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Division of Storage Tanks, P.O. Box 8762, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8762, within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments may also be submitted via email to tanks@pa.gov. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The following applications have been received for Storage Tank Site-Specific Installation Permits under the authority of the Storage Tank Spill Prevention Act (35 P.S. §§ 6021.304, 6021.504, 6021.1101 and 6021.1102) and under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 245, Subchapter C.
SSIP Application No. Applicant Name & Address County Municipality Tank Type Tank Capacity 20011 Hill Top Energy Center, LLC 278 Thomas Road
Carmichaels, PA 15320
Attn: James RyanGreene Cumberland Township 5 ASTs storing hazardous substances and petroleum products 22,000 gallons total
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