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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 Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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.
15-0010F: Cleveland-Cliffs Plate LLC (139 Modena Road, Coatesville, PA 19320) for the replacement of an existing 145` NAB furnace with a new furnace and the installation of a new NAB Shot Blast process at their Coatesville facility located in the city of Coatesville, Chester County. The facility is a Title V facility. The potential emissions from the project are the following: 15 TPY NOx, 19.55 TPY CO, 1.18 TPY VOC, 0.11 TPY SOx, 8.68 TPY PM, 0.385 TPY single HAP, and 0.403 TPY total HAPs. The new furnace will employ Ultra low NOx Burners (ULNB) in order to reduce NOx emissions, while the new Shot Blaster will be controlled by a dust collector in order to reduce PM emissions. The company will comply with all required monitoring, recordkeeping, and testing requirements.
The requirements from 40 CFR Part 64 for Compliance Assurance Monitoring apply to the baghouse, and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements were added to this plan approval to address this requirement.
Anyone wishing to request information regarding this action can do so by contacting the Southeast Regional Office through the contact person listed in the previously listed header. Comments on the draft plan approval can be submitted through the Air Quality resource account at RA-EPSEROPUBCOM@pa.gov.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton 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.
29-03001B: JLG Equipment Services, Inc. (1 JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA 17233), for the installation of a new primer spray coating booth to debottleneck the roll-on truck deck manufacturing facility located in Ayr Township, Fulton County. The new spray booth will use HVLP application of compliant coatings, panel filters to control overspray, and includes a 3.4 mmBtu/hr natural gas makeup air unit. The increase in potential emissions are 11.36 tpy VOC, 24.15 tpy PM-10, 0.03 tpy HAP, 1.46 tpy NOx, 0.01 tpy SOx, and 1.23 tpy CO. The facility is a synthetic minor facility. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code § 127.1 and 127.12 as well as standards for metal parts coating sources of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 and § 129.52d. Based on this finding, DEP proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed installation. The facility is a State Only facility. If DEP determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for plan approval, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into an Operating Permit pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, (570) 327-3648.
18-00021D: Avery Dennison Performance Polymers (171 Draketown Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751) for the construction and operation of the R-900 Emulsion Reactor System at their facility located in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. This is a State Only ''Synthetic Minor'' Facility.
The Department's review of the information contained in the application submitted by Avery Dennison Performance Polymers, indicates that the sources will comply with all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the fugitive air contaminant emission requirement of 25 Pa. Code § 123.1, the particulate matter emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.13, the sulfur oxide emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.21 and the visible emission limitation of 25 Pa. Code § 123.41. The plan approval, if issued, will subsequently be incorporated into the State Only (Synthetic Minor) operating permit via an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 once the permittee has complied with all terms and conditions of the plan approval.
Based upon this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction and operation of the R-900 emulsion reactor system. The following is a summary of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
All volatile organic compounds captured from the R-900 emulsion reactor system incorporated into Source ID P102 shall be ducted to Control Device C102C. The volatile organic compound destruction efficiency of Control Device C102C shall be equal to, or greater than 99% or a VOC concentration not to exceed 20 parts per million (as propane) by volume, dry basis (ppmdv) at 3% oxygen at all times.
The combustion chamber temperature of Control Device C102C shall not be less than 1,600oF at any time while controlling air contaminant emissions from the R-900 emulsion reactor system incorporated in Source ID P102.
Work practice requirements to operate the sources and control devices with good air pollution control practices.
Monitoring, Recordkeeping and Reporting conditions to verify compliance with the emission limitations and all applicable requirements.
A copy of the plan approval application and the Department's review is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-3693. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Program Manager, New Source Review Section, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton 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.
06-03128: Royal Green LLC (30 West Huller Lane, Temple, PA 19605) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for their ferrous metal shredding operation located in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 11.0 tpy of PM. 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 § 123.13 processes and 25 Pa. Code § 129.63 Degreasing operation.
36-05167: Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (1067 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603-2613) for operation of their flooring manufacturing plant in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2020 were estimated at 6.49 tons CO, 7.84 tons NOx, 14.71 tons PM10, 14.71 tons PM2.5, 0.05 ton SOx, 19.28 tons VOC, 0.15 ton of a single HAP (hexane), and 0.25 ton of combined 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 40 CFR 60 Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial—Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units & 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, Facilities Permitting Chief, 412.442.4336.
56-00265: Abilene Boot Co., Inc. (841 S. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal natural minor State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) for the operation of a western and military boot manufacturing facility located in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
Equipment at this facility consists of various shoe manufacturing equipment including several spray booths for the application of various glues, cements, adhesives, and other solvents. The facility also contains cyclone/baghouse systems for capturing particulate emissions from trimming/grinding/buffing operations. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 11.8 tons VOC per year and 9.6 tons of total HAPs per year although actual emissions have historically been less than 3.0 tons each of VOC and HAPs.
The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. The proposed operating permit includes emissions limitations, monitoring, work practice standards, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the proposed operating permit or a condition thereof by submitting the information to Nick Waryanka, P.E., Air Quality Engineer, at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit (specify Operating Permit 56-00265) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information in the proposed permit or objections to issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
33-00107: Beverage-Air Corporation, Brookville Plant (119 Progress St., Brookville, PA 15825). The Department intends to issue the renewal State-Only Operating Permit of a refrigeration equipment manufacturing facility located in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. Permitted air contamination sources at the facility are wiping operations, a curing oven, two emergency generators, a parts washer, and miscellaneous natural gas usage. For permitting purposes, the facility is Natural Minor. In this renewal, a second emergency generator is added as a permitted source. The hand wiping operation prior to powder coating is also added as a permitted source and subject to work practice requirements for coated-related cleaning activities pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d. Section 129.63a of 25 Pa. Code is added as a permit requirement for non-coating-related solvent wiping operation. A previously permitted dip coating operation, which is no longer part of the manufacturing process, is removed from the permit.
OPERATING PERMITS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Notice of Proposed Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Oxides of Nitrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds, and Notice of Public Hearing for Air Quality Operating Permit TV-11-00258 and Notice of Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permit.
Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief, 412.442.4168.
Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan for Texas Eastern Transmission, LP located in Cresson Township, Cambria County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a determination for an alternative Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT II) plan and seeks approval of the amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Lilly Compressor Station owned and operated by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (2601 Market Place, Suite 400, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9363) in Cresson Township, Cambria County. This is a revised notice of the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on March 23, 2019 and the notice published by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP in the Tribune Democrat on March 18, 19 and 20, 2019.
The 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 amendments to the RACT II determination have been incorporated into the revised operating permit TV-11-00258 for the facility. After the public participation requirements of 40 CFR 51.102 are met, including that public hearings to be held on the dates and at the location advertised as follows, the relevant RACT II requirements will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to Pennsylvania'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.
The following is a summary of the amendments to the RACT II determination for this operation that will be submitted to the EPA as a SIP revision:
Source VOC RACT TVOP No. 11-00258
Condition No./Location102—Westinghouse Turbine Install, maintain, and operate the source per manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices. Section D, Source ID 102,
Work Practice Requirements103—Westinghouse Turbine Install, maintain, and operate the source per manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices. Section D, Source ID 103,
Work Practice Requirements104—GE Frame 5 Gas Turbine Install, maintain, and operate the source per manufacturer's specifications and good operating practices. Section D, Source ID 104,
Work Practice Requirements
This is also a notice that the proposed amendments to the RACT II determination including the previously listed conditions, if finally approved, will be incorporated into a modification of the Title V Operating Permit TV-11-00258 for the facility.
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To register to speak at a hearing, or to inquire if a hearing will be held, please contact Thomas Joseph at 412.442.4336. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be September 16, 2021. If we do not receive any pre-registered speakers by this date, the hearing will be cancelled.
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 https://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Regional/SouthwestRegion/Community%20Information/Pages/default.aspx. We ask that you contact Thomas Joseph at 412.442.4336 or monitor our website to determine if a hearing will be held.
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 (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information may submit the information to Mark Gorog, Environmental Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by email to mgorog@pa.gov. A 30-day comment period from publication date 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 RACT II Operating Permit/Title V operating permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the RACT II Plan and Title V modification.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made online at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx or by calling the Department at 412.442.4000.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Lauren Fraley at 412.442.4203 or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at 1.800.654.5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
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: Norman Frederick, Facility Permitting Chief, (570) 826-2409.
39-00113A: Harris Crematorium, LLC (P.O. Box 6, Liberty, NY 12754) for their facility located in Damascus Township, Wayne County.
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 Harris Crematorium for their facility located in Damascus Township, Wayne County. Plan Approval No. 39-00113A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Operating Permit at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00113A is for a crematory facility which includes one (1) propane- or natural gas-fired controlled by an afterburner. The company shall be subject to and comply with 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 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00113A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
39-00041A: Greenwood Cemetery Association (2010 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18104) for their facility located in Allentown City, Lehigh County.
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 Greenwood Cemetery Association for their facility located in Allentown City, Lehigh County. Plan Approval No. 39-00041A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Operating Permit at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00041A is for a crematory facility which includes one (1) propane- or natural gas-fired cremation unit controlled by an afterburner. The company shall be subject to and comply with 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 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00041A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
48-00067A: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. (3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664-0077) for the replacement of three conveyors at their facility located in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County.
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 New Enterprise Stone & Lime for their facility located in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Plan Approval No. 39-00041A will be incorporated into the existing Synthetic Minor Operating Permit through administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 39-00041A is for a crematory facility which includes one (1) propane- or natural gas-fired cremation unit controlled by an afterburner. The company shall be subject to New Source Performance Standards 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No. 39-00041A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL & 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. 32211301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0236560. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 to operate a new underground coal mine and related NPDES Permit, called Mahoning Creek Mine and the application includes three (3) proposed outfalls. Mahoning Creek Mine located in South Mahoning and West Mahoning Townships, Indiana County affecting 82.7 proposed surface acres, 7,931.9 proposed underground acres, and 7,931.9 proposed subsidence control plan acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to North Branch Plum Creek classified for the following use: CWF; Unnamed Tributary to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: HQCWF; and Ross Run classified for the following use: HQCWF. The application was considered administratively complete on July 23, 2021. Application received: March 12, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 19960101R5. City of Philadelphia, Trustee, Acting by the Board of Directors of City Trusts for Girard Estate, 1101 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia, PA 19107, renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, coal refuse disposal and preparation plant operation in Conyngham, Union and Butler Townships, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties affecting 876.0 acres. Receiving stream: Mahanoy Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: July 14, 2021.
Permit No. GP12-19960101R2. Keystone Anthracite Co., Inc., 259 North Second Street, Girardville, PA 17935, 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. 19960101 in Conyngham, Union and Butler Townships, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties. Application received: July 14, 2021.
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. 6476SM6 and NPDES No. PA0595365. Union Quarries, Inc., 102 Bonnybrook Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, renewal of an NPDES Permit, located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Receiving stream: Letort Spring Run classified for the following use: exceptional value. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is US Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks. Application received: July 28, 2021.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191, (Contact: Cayleigh Boniger).
Permit No. 37210302. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, commencement, operation, and restoration of a large industrial minerals surface mine in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County, affecting 133.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Jenkins Run and Eckles Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company 4.0 miles downstream. Application received: June 29, 2021.
E3724221-001. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC, 1807 Shenango Road, New Galilee, PA 16141, application for a stream encroachment to construct a temporary 100-foot haul road/stream crossing of Eckles Run in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributary to Jenkins Run and Eckles Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is PA American Water Company 4.0 miles downstream. Application received: June 29, 2021.
2097-43202801-E-1. H & H Materials, Inc., 190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153, application for a stream encroachment to allow surface mining activities to take place within 100 feet of a portion of McCutcheon Run, including support and reclamation slope construction within 50 feet and mining activities between 50 and 100 feet in Sandy Lake Borough, Mercer County. Receiving stream(s): McCutcheon Run, classified for the following use(s): WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 27, 2021.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342-8200, (Contact: Ashley Smith).
Permit No. 08212502 and GP-104 No. PAM221019. Johnson Quarries, Inc., P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829, commencement, operation, and restoration of a GP-105 (industrial minerals) operation located in Asylum Township, Bradford County affecting 4.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Durell Creek and Unnamed Tributary to the Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: July 28, 2021.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, (570) 621-3118, (Contact: Theresa Reilly-Flannery).
Permit No. 40090302C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224782. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Dorrance Township, Luzerne County affecting 314.15 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to the Big Wapwallopen, classified for the following use: cold water fishes, and Balliet Run, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: July 19, 2021.
Permit No. 58152502. FS Lopke Contracting, Inc., 3430 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 10.0 acres on quarry owned by FS Lopke Contracting, Inc. Application received: July 26, 2021.
Permit No. 64980802. Joseph G. Bunnell, 267 Tryon Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Texas Township, Wayne County affecting 1.0 acre on quarry owned by Joseph G. Bunnell. Application received: July 26, 2021.
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. PA0110035 (Mining Permit No. 56733702), 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 Marmon Refuse Site in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 215.1 surface acres. Receiving stream(s): North Branch Quemahoning Creek: CWF and Tributary 45500 to Beaverdam Run: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete: July 9, 2020. The application was received: April 30, 2020.
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: North Branch Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 08` 16" Long: -79° 04` 16") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to End of 36th Month:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report 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) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 001 discharges to: North Branch Quemahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 08` 16" Long: -79° 04` 16") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Beginning of 37th Month 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) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Tributary 45500 to Beaverdam Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 08` 31" Long: -79° 04` 27") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to End of 36th Month:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report 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 - - - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Tributary 45500 to Beaverdam Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 08` 31" Long: -79° 04` 27") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Beginning of 37th Month to Permit Effective 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 - - - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Tributary 45500 To Beaverdam Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 08` 33" Long: -79° 04` 19") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Permit Effective Date to End of 36th Month:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - - - Report 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 - - - Sulfate (mOs/kg) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Tributary 45500 to Beaverdam Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 08` 33" Long: -79° 04` 19") are:
The following effluent limitations and monitoring requirements apply to the subject outfall from Beginning of 37th Month 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 - - - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, (814) 342.8200.
NPDES No. PA 0269689 (Mining Permit No. 17140102), River Hill Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface coal mining in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, affecting 386 acres. Receiving stream(s): Deer Run and tributaries, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: May 19, 2021.
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.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary # 4 to Deer Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Treatment Facility TF1 004 N Treatment Facility TF4 006 N Sediment Pond SPA 014 N Sediment Pond SPA1 015 N Sediment Pond SPA2 011 N Sediment Pond SPD The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary # 8 to Unnamed Tributary # 4 to Deer Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N Treatment Facility TF2 003 N Treatment Facility TF3 007 N Sediment Pond SPB 008 N Sediment Pond SPB1 009 N Sediment Pond SPC The following outfalls discharge to Deer Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 005 N Treatment Facility TF5 012 N Sediment Pond SPE 013 N Sediment Pond SPF The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary # 5 to Unnamed Tributary # 4 to Deer Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 010 N Sediment Pond SPC1 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 004, 006, 011, 014 & 015 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 3.3 6.6 8.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 010 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 3.4 6.8 8.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 002, 003 & 005 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007—009, 012 & 013 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007—009, 012 & 013 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 007—009, 012 & 013 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. NPDES No. PA0269697 (Mining Permit No. 17150103), RES Coal, LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Sandy Township, Clearfield County affecting 98 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Sandy Lick Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: June 9, 2021.
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.
The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary # 14 to Sandy Lick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 005 (TB1) N Treatment Basin 1 001 (SPA) N Sediment Pond A 002 (SPB) N Sediment Pond B The following outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributary # 1 to Sandy Lick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 006 (TB2) N Treatment Basin 2 007 (TB3) N Treatment Basin 3 008 (TB4) N Treatment Basin 4 003 (SPC) N Sediment Pond C 004 (SPD) N Sediment Pond D The proposed effluent limits for the outfalls discharging to Unnamed Tributary # 14 to Sandy Lick Creek are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 & 005 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.7 5.4 6.7 Manganese (mg/L) 1.9 3.8 4.7 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the outfalls discharging to Unnamed Tributary # 1 to Sandy Lick Creek are as follows:
Outfalls: 003 & 004 (Dry Weather Conditions) and 006, 007 & 008 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/L) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/L) Monitor & Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 & 004 (≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (mL/L) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 & 004 (>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal Npdes Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2522, (570) 621.3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594474. York Building Products, Inc., 950 Smile Way, York, PA 17404, renewal of NPDES Permit on Noncoal Quarry Operation on Surface Mine Permit Nos. 6376SM2 and 64920301, in Jackson Township, York County, affecting 341.5 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conewago Creek Watershed classified for the following use: Trout Stocking Fishes. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: November 26, 2018.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Groundwater/Stormwater 002 No Stormwater 003 No Groundwater/Stormwater
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Discharge (MGD) Outfall 001 1.44 4.6 Discharge (MGD) Outfall 002 Precipitation dependent stormwater Discharge (MGD) Outfall 003 1.44 4.6 1 This Parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0594601. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, renewal of NPDES Permit on a quarry Surface Mining Permit Nos. 8275SM1 & 36910302 in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, affecting 115.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Chickies Creek Watershed classified for the following use: warm water fishery. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table 1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: January 3, 2019.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Stormwater 003 No Pit Water
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 This Parameter is applicable at all time.
Outfalls: 003 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) Outfall No. 003 1.4 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report 1 This Parameter is applicable at all time. NPDES Permit No. PA0034690. Barletta Materials & Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 550, Tamaqua, PA 18252, modification of an NPDES permit for a sand & gravel quarry operation in Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County affecting 199.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Susquehanna River & Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: cold water, migratory and warm water fishes. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose the following effluent limitations. Application received: July 24, 2020.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater 002 N Stormwater
Outfalls: 001 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 0.13 1.54 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (mg/L) 0.5
Outfalls: 002 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) 1.17 Oil & Grease (mg/L) Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/L) Report Net Alkalinity (mg/L) 0.0 pH (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Settleable Solids (mg/L) 0.5 NPDES Permit No. PA0123544. Pennsy Supply, Inc., 2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17110, revision of NPDES Permit on a quarry operation on Surface Mine Permit No. 4874SM2 in Jackson Township, York County affecting 214.8 acres. Receiving streams: Little Conewago Creek Watershed classified for the following uses: Trout Stocked Fishery. The Department has made a tentative determination to impose effluent limitations, within the ranges specified in Table1 in addition to the limits identified in Table 2. Application received: November 30, 2020.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No (Inactive) Stormwater/Groundwater 002 No Stormwater/Groundwater
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH (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) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/L) Monitor And Report Discharge (MGD) 10 17.28 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 Hamilton 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)).
Southeast Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484.250.5160, E-mail: ra-epww-sero@pa.gov.
Permit No. E1501221-013, Stephen Eldredge and Melissa Novak Eldredge, 2261 South Valley Road, Berwyn, PA 19312, Easttown Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Stephen and Melissa Novak Eldredge are proposing to construct and maintain a 3-inch outfall with headwall and riprap apron discharging flow to an unnamed tributary to Waynesborough Run (HQ-CWF-MF) from a proposed individual residence sewage treatment plant to serve an existing four (4) bedroom single family home. This activity will result in 35 square feet of permanent floodway impact and 152 square feet of temporary floodway impact. The outfall will have 5-foot offset from edge of watercourse.
This project is located at 2261 South Valley Road in Easttown Township, Chester County (USGS PA Valley Forge Quadrangle—Latitude: 40.017724 N, Longitude: 75.464588 W).
Permit No. E4601221-014, Adelphia Gateway, LLC, 1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall, NJ 07719, Skippack Township, Montgomery County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To restore and maintain an exposed 18-inch diameter natural gas pipeline across the UNT to Perkiomen Creek (TSF) associated with the safeguard protection of the exposed pipeline. The pipe will be protected with 4.5-inch Articulated Concrete Matting (ACMs) and Longitudinal Peaked Stone Toe Protections (LPSTPs) for the stream and bank stabilization. Total length of the stream impact is 338 feet and the temporary wetland (PEM) impact is 0.054 acre.
The site is located about 200-feet southwest of Perkiomen Creek Road and Creekwood Drive (Collegeville, PA USGS Quadrangle Latitude: 40.233910; Longitude: -75.450200) in Skippack Township, Montgomery County.
Southcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E0703220-001. Antis Township, 909 North 2nd Street, Bellwood, PA 16617, in Antis Township, Blair County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a trail with (1) a 12.75 foot x 110 foot bridge over Bells Gap Run (TSF), (2) place fill within the floodway and floodplain of Bells Gap Run and UNT Little Junita River (CWF), and (3) place fill within Wetlands (EV). The project proposed to impact permanently impact 150 feet and temporarily impact 263 feet and permanently impact 0.01 acre and temporarily impact 0.03 acre of wetlands. The project is located in Antis Township, Blair County (40.599°, -78.3359°).
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E6106221-002, Andrew Virostek, 3481 Treeline Drive, Murrysville, PA 15668, Virostek Property, in Rockland and Scrubgrass Townships, Venango County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Kennerdell, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 16`, 12"; W: -79°, 49`, 35").
To construct and maintain a boat ramp, jetty, and fishing hole on the Allegheny River. Dredging and fill activities will result in 0.16 acre permanent impact to the watercourse and 0.14 acre of permanent impact to the floodway.
DAM SAFETY
Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, telephone number: 717-787-3411.
D24-005. James Reinsburrow, Chairman, Johnsonburg Municipal Authority, 601 Market Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845, Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County. USACOE Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to remove the Powers Run Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 500 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across Powers Run (CWF) (Ridgway, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41.4828; Longitude: -78.6606).
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 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
Capacity21007 Susquehanna Data LLC
600 Hamilton St.
Ste 600
Allentown, PA 18101
Attn: Thomas WeissingerLuzerne Salem Township 64 ASTs storing diesel fuel 768,000 gallons total
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