NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[33 Pa.B. 6431]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements.
For applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. Comments should 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 for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after any public hearings are held.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users, or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0222585 Brokenstraw Valley Area Authority
R. R. 2, Box 284
Youngsville, PA 16371-0284Pleasant Township
Warren CountyAllegheny River
16-B
Y PA0222623 CSX Transportation
New Castle Rail Yard
500 Water Street (J275)
Jacksonville, FL 32202Taylor Township
Lawrence CountyShenango River
20-AY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
PA0043443, Sewage, Alexandria Borough-Porter Township Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 113, Alexandria, PA 16611-0113. This facility is in Porter Township, Huntingdon County.
Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Frankstown Branch Juniata River, is in Watershed 11-A and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Newport Borough Water Authority is on the Juniata River, approximately 95 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.240 mgd are:
Average
Average
Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 77,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0252531, Sewage, Independence-Cross Creek Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 156, 34 Campbells Run Road, Avella, PA 15312. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Independence-Cross Creek Joint Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cross Creek Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as North Fork Cross Creek, which are classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the City of Wheeling.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.236 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD55
(5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0 Fecal Coliform
(5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 6703411, Sewerage, Jackson Township Sewer Authority, 439 Roth's Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362. This proposed facility is in Jackson Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of pump station and sewer extension to serve the Roth's Farm Village Condominiums.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 0303404, Sewerage, Mahoning Township Supervisors, R. D. 1 Box 110A, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. This proposed facility is in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of a sewerage treatment plant to serve the Village of Distant and nearby community of Seminole.
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
WQM Permit No. 0373405-A1, Sewerage, United Mobile Homes Inc., Juniper Business Plaza, 349 Route 9 North, Suite 3C, Freehold, NJ 07728. This proposed facility is in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the modification and operation of the Pine Valley Estates Mobile Home Park sewerage treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 0403403, Sewerage, Keller Land Development Company LLC, 2002 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001. This proposed facility is in Conway Borough, Beaver County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of a sewerage treatment plant to serve the Birchwood Falls Plan of Lots.
WQM Permit No. 0484408-A1, Sewerage, New Brighton Borough Sanitary Authority, 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066. This proposed facility is in New Brighton Borough, Beaver County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of the New Brighton Sanitary Authority Sewerage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 1103404, Sewerage, Eugene Cuomo, 177 Fairway Drive, Cresson, PA 16630. This proposed facility is in Dean Township, Cambria County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewerage treatment plant to serve the Cuomo residence.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2503431, Sewerage, LeRoy G. and Rebecca L. Wells, 15630 Tionesta Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341. This proposed facility is in North East Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.
WQM Permit No. 4303420, Sewerage, Brenda K. and Mark J. DelMaramo, 217 Morneweck Road, Greenville, PA 16125. This proposed facility is in Perry Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: A single residence sewage treatment plant.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use Department Protocol (Y/N) PAI132210 City of Bethlehem
10 E. Church St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018Northampton City of Bethlehem Monocacy Creek
HQ-CWF
Saucon Creek
HQ-CWF
Lehigh River
WWF
East Branch of Saucon Creek
CWF
Black River
CWFY
V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from MS4
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Department Protocol
(Y/N)PAG136118 Pitcairn Borough
582 Sixth Street
Pitcairn, PA 15140Allegheny Pitcairn Borough Y
VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use PAI032103007 GVH (Carlisle) LP
323 Union Street, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37201Cumberland Carlisle Borough Letort Spring Run
HQ-CWF
VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types
PAG-12 CAFOs
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from MS4
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMIT Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the following parties have applied for a PWS permit to construct or substantially modify a public water system.
Persons wishing to comment on a permit application are invited to submit a statement to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and any related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and are available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17)
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Permit No. 0903507, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Milford Township Water Authority Township Milford Responsible Official Harry Koenig
P. O. Box 516
Spinnerstown, PA 18968Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Pennoni Associates, Inc.
875 North Easton Road, Suite 10
Doylestown, PA 18901
Application Received Date December 10, 2003 Description of Action Construction of a well house to meter and disinfect water from Milford Township Water Authority Well No. 5 and to augment the existing water supply system. Southcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 2803509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Molly Pitcher Mini Mall Municipality Antrim Township County Franklin Responsible Official John D. Turner, Owner
650 Marpete Drive
Hampstead, MD 21074
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Stephen R. Morse, P. E.
Skelly and Loy, Inc.
2601 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1185
Application Received Date October 30, 2003 Description of Action Installation of GAC treatment to address MTBE and VOC contamination. In addition to the GAC system, the chlorination system will be upgraded. Central Office: Bureau Director, Water Supply and Wastewater Management, P. O. Box 8467, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8467.
Permit No. 9996472, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Northern Springs, Inc. Township or Borough Brentwood, NH Responsible Official Joseph Cimino, President Type of Facility Out-of-State Bottled Water System Application Received Date December 4, 2003 Description of Action Applicant requesting Department approval to sell bottled water in this Commonwealth under the brand names Northern Springs Natural Spring Water, IGA Pure and Natural Spring Water, Richfood Natural Spring Water and Whole Foods Market Spring Water.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Application No. 0903506, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Warminster Municipal Authority Township Warminster Responsible Official Geoffrey Smith
415 Gibson Avenue
Warminster, PA 18974
Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer CKS Engineers, Inc.
88 South Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Application Received Date December 5, 2003 Description of Action An interconnect water main between Warminster Municipal Authority and Warminster Heights. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 0203506, Minor Amendment.
Applicant East Deer Township
927 Freeport Road
Creighton, PA 15030
Township or Borough East Deer Township Responsible Official Anthony Taliani, President
Board of Commissioners
East Deer Township
927 Freeport Road
Creighton, PA 15030
Type of Facility Water Treatment Plant Consulting Engineer Senate Engineering Company
U-PARC
420 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Application Received Date December 11, 2003 Description of Action Emergency Interconnect with Fawn Frazer Joint Water Authority.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P. S. §§ 6026.101--6026.908).
Sections 302--305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) require the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. Persons intending to use the Background Standard, Statewide Health Standard, the Site-Specific Standard or who intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area must file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one, a combination of the cleanup standards or who receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for any contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a Site-Specific Standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the sites identified, proposed for remediation to a Site-Specific Standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified, as the remediator of the site, develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office after which the notice appears. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Pennsylvania State University--Eastview Terrace Housing Complex--Soil, State College Borough, Centre County. Meiser & Earl, Inc., on behalf of The Pennsylvania State University, Office of Physical Plant, University Park, PA 16802, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with fuel oil no. 2. The applicant proposes to remediate the site soils to meet the Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was reported to have been published in the Centre Daily Times on November 14, 2003.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Applications Received under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101--6018.1003), the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101--4000.1904) and regulations to operate solid waste processing or disposal area or site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Permit Application No. 101226. Savoys Transfer Station, P. O. Box 339, Claymont, DE 19703-0339, Chester Township, Delaware County. The application was received for a renewal of a permit for a new 10-year term. The application was received by the Southeast Regional Office on December 8, 2003.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS The Department of Environmental Protection (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 public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit all the permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department has received applications for plan approvals and/or operating permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office identified in this notice. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule an appointment.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed plan approval or operating permit must indicate their interest to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and must file protests or comments on a proposed plan approval or operating permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed document to that person or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that a hearing be held concerning the proposed plan approval and operating permit. Comments or protests filed with the Department regional offices must include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan approval or operating permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office identified before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Final plan approvals and operating permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121--143, the Federal Clean Air Act (act) and regulations adopted under the act.
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; Devendra Verma, New Source Review Chief, (814) 332-6940.
62-032A: Ellwood National Forge Co. (1 Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329) for post-construction plan approval of a baghouse to control particulate emissions from the crankshaft file and grind process at their facility in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481; Eric Gustafson, Facilities Permitting Chief, (814) 332-6940.
61-007B: IA Construction--Franklin Hot Mix Plant (Routes 8 and 62, Franklin, PA 16323) for modification of existing Permit 61-007A by replacing burner, dryer, baghouse, including exhaust fan and automatic damper in Sugar Creek Township, Venango County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Department intends to issue a plan approval to modify existing Permit 61-007A by replacing burner, dryer, baghouse, including exhaust fan and automatic damper. The plant will increase rated capacity from 180 tons to 400 tons per hour. Alternative fuels: reprocessed fuel no. 5 (RFO 5), no. 2 fuel oil, liquid propane and natural gas will be burned. This is the Franklin Hot Mix Asphalt Plant in Sugar Creek Township, Venango County. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into a State-only operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Issuance of the plan approval is recommended with the appropriate conditions in the plan approval:
1. This facility is limited to producing 400 tons per hour and an annual cap of 495,000 tons of hot mix asphalt paving materials to be produced during any 12 consecutive months.
2. Particulate emissions from the source shall not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf and the visible emissions shall not exhibit 20% opacity or greater. EPA Method 9 shall be used to determine opacity.
3. The facility shall be permitted to use the following fuels: RFO 5, no. 2 fuel oil, liquid propane or natural gas.
4. Air pollutant emissions from the source from the use of no. 2 fuel oil shall not exceed:
Criteria
PollutantsEmission Limit
Lbs/tonEmission Limit Tons/year
12-Month Rolling TotalSOx 0.088 21.78 CO 0.4 99.00 NOx 0.120 29.70 VOC 0.0082 2.03 5. Air pollutant emissions from the source from the use of RFO 5 shall not exceed:
Criteria Pollutants Emission Limit
Lbs/tonEmission Limit
Tons/year
12-month rolling totalSOx 0.088 21.78 CO 0.4 99.00 NOx 0.12 29.70 VOC 0.036 8.91 6. The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41.
7. The plant entrance road must be maintained to keep fugitive emissions to a minimum. The road shall be routinely swept or dust suppressant shall be applied on an as needed basis. A log shall be kept onsite documenting road maintenance.
8. A magnehelic gauge shall be permanently installed and maintained at a conveniently readable location to indicate the pressure drop across the collector.
9. The pressure drop across the collector shall be recorded on a daily basis. A daily log shall be maintained and kept on file for at least 2 years and made available to Department personnel upon request.
10. Whenever a condition in this permit requires the measurement of pressure drop across any part of the unit or its control device, the gauge employed shall have a scale so that the expected normal reading shall be no less than 20% of full scale.
11. The operating range for pressure drop of the collector shall be determined within 30 days of startup of the control device and shall be indicated to the Department in writing. If stack testing is required, the pressure drop range developed during compliant stack testing shall become standard operating parameters for the control device. The pressure drop ranges shall be made part of the facility operating permit.
12. An inspection/maintenance log for the collector shall be maintained onsite. The log shall contain all records of maintenance, as suggested by the manufacturer. The records shall be kept on file for 5 years and shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request.
13. The company shall maintain hourly production rates for both base coarse and wearing coarse (top) types of mixes. The records shall be kept on file for 5 years and shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request.
14. Twenty percent of the total number of bags in the baghouse is required to be onsite (157 bags).
15. The two aboveground storage tanks (1-10,000 gallon for no. 2 fuel oil and 1-20,000 gallon for RFO 5) are subject to New Source Performance Standards, Subpart Kb--Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels for which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced after July 23, 1984. Specifically, the tank is subject to 40 CFR 60116b--monitoring of operations.
16. Within 7 days of changing to a permitted fuel that has not been used before, the Department shall be notified in writing.
17. The company shall not accept shipment of RFO 5 without an analysis. This analysis shall meet the specifications listed in Attachment A. This documentation must be kept on file for 2 years and shall be made available to the Department personnel upon request.
18. Within 30 days after the affected facility will be operated using RFO 5 or no. 2 fuel oil as a fuel, test procedures for PM, CO, SOx, NOx and VOC including a sketch with dimensions indicating the location of sampling ports and other data to ensure the collection of representative samples shall be submitted to the Department.
19. Within 45 days of the Department's approval of the test protocol or a schedule approved by the Department, stack tests shall be performed in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 to demonstrate compliance with Conditions 5, 7 and 8.
a. EPA Reference Method 5 shall be used to determine the particulate matter concentration.
b. During the stack tests, opacity observations shall be conducted in accordance with EPA Reference Method 9.
20. At least one of the runs of the stack tests for particulate emissions and opacity shall be performed while top mix or the product produced by the facility containing the greatest percentage of sand is being produced at the maximum rate possible. The production rate during the stack tests will then become the legal operating limit of the plant for each type of fuel used for this particular product.
21. After the protocol has been approved and at least 2 weeks prior to the test, the Department shall be informed of the date and time of the test.
22. Within 30 days after completion of the test, two copies of the complete test report, including all operating conditions, shall be submitted to the Department for approval.
23. If the results of the stack tests performed in conformance with the conditions of this plan approval exceed the emission levels specified in any condition of this approval, the permittee shall take appropriate corrective actions. The permittee shall submit a description of these corrective actions to the Department, within 30 days of receipt of the test results. The permittee shall take appropriate action to minimize emissions from the affected facility while the corrective actions are being implemented. The Department shall notify the permittee with 30 days, if the corrective actions taken are deficient. The permittee shall submit a description of additional corrective actions taken to the Department within 30 days of receipt of the notice of deficiency. The Department reserves the authority to use enforcement activities to resolve noncompliant stack tests.
24. If the results of the stack tests performed in conformance with the conditions of this plan approval exceed the emission levels specified in any condition of this approval, a retest to demonstrate compliance shall be performed within 120 days of receipt of the original test results. Should the permittee demonstrate to the Department that retesting in 120 days is not practicable, the Department may extend the deadline. Failure of the second test to demonstrate compliance with the appropriate approval conditions may be grounds for immediate revocation of the approval to operate the affected facility.
25. Within 30 days of changing to a permitted fuel other than RFO 5 or no. 2 fuel oil that has not been previously used at the facility, a procedure for stack testing shall be submitted and a stack test performed as required by Conditions 22--27. The Company may request in writing to the Department, a waiver of stack testing when switching fuels. The Department in its sole discretion may grant a waiver on a case by case basis.
26. This facility may process recycled asphalt product (RAP). A maximum of 25% RAP will be added to the mix. Records will be kept of amounts of RAP processed and the percentage of RAP used in both top and base mixes. At least one of the runs during stack testing shall be performed when the maximum percentage of RAP is being added to the mix. This percentage of RAP will become the legal operating limit of RAP for the plant.
27. This source is subject to Subpart I of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and shall comply with all applicable requirements of this subpart; 40 CFR 60.4 requires submission of copies of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications to both the EPA and the Department. The EPA copies shall be forwarded to Director; Air, Toxics and Radiation Division; US EPA, Region III; 1650 Arch St.; Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029.
37-013E: CEMEX, Inc.--Wampum Plant (2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157) for modification of Plan Approval PA-37-013A (slag feed equipment), to allow the slag feed equipment to be used to feed cement kiln dust and other raw materials into their kiln in Wampum Borough, Lawrence County. This will result in an additional 2.3 tpy of particulate emissions. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval at Title V facilities in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date. The source shall comply with the following conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b and will demonstrate Best Available Technology for the source: existing Plan Approval PA-37-013A with no additional requirements.
37-322A: Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home (123-5th Street, Ellport, PA 16117) to construct a human cremation retort in Ellport, Lawrence County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Department intends to issue a plan approval. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into a State-only operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Issuance of the plan approval is recommended with the appropriate conditions in the plan approval:
1. The source shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 121.1 and 121.31 for fugitive and odor emissions, respectively.
2. Particulate matter emissions from the source shall not exceed 0.08 grain per dry standard cubic foot, corrected to 7% O2.
3. The temperature of the secondary chamber shall be maintained at a minimum 1,800°F with a minimum gas residence time of 1 second during all periods of operation.
4. A temperature recorder shall be installed to measure and record primary and secondary combustion chamber temperatures. Temperatures shall be continually monitored and recorded during all periods of operation. Sensors shall be so that the flames from the burners do not impinge on the sensors. Continuous monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139 and shall be approved by the Department.
5. Records of temperatures shall be maintained for a minimum of 5 years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
6. Visible air contaminants shall not be emitted in a manner that the opacity of the emissions is equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour, or equal to or greater than 30% at any time.
7. The firing of the burners and the combustion air shall be modulated automatically to maintain the required temperature.
8. The source shall process human remains and containers only. No radioactive, infectious/hospital, municipal or industrial, or any significant amount of plastic waste shall be burned.
9. The stack shall be constructed with a minimum discharge height of 28 feet above grade.
42-117A: Zippo Manufacturing Corp. (Congress Street Extension, Bradford, PA 16701) for post-construction of several buffing machine sources controlled by dust collectors at the Zippo Manufacturing site in the Township of Bradford, McKean County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the intends to issue a plan approval. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into a State-only operating permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Issuance of the plan approval is recommended with the appropriate conditions in the plan approval:
1. The buffing and soft grinding operations shall comply with Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odor and visible emissions, respectively.
2. The following sources shall be controlled by the indicated dust collectors:
Source Air Pollution Control Device Old Harper Edge Buffing Machine East Dust Collector Six Polishing Lathes East Dust Collector Old High Polish Buffing Machine Center Dust Collector New High Polish Buffing Machine Center Dust Collector Acme Edge Buffing Machine West Dust Collector 3. Particulate emissions from the sources shall not exceed 0.02 grain/dscf.
4. The sources shall not operate when the control device is not operating.
5. A magnehelic gauge shall be permanently installed and maintained at a conveniently readable location to indicate the pressure drop across each collector.
6. Whenever a condition in this permit requires the measurement of pressure drop across any part of the unit or its control device, the gauge employed shall have a scale so that the expected normal reading shall be no less than 20% of full scale.
7. The pressure drop across the filters shall be maintained in the appropriate pressure drop range, as dictated by the gauge manufacturer and previous gauge operating parameters. Readings will be recorded weekly and a record of the readings and a maintenance log, which would include when filters are changed, will be kept for 5 years.
8. The facility shall maintain sufficient replacement filters (20% or 32 filters for each collector) for the dust collection systems onsite or shall have immediate access to spare cartridges in the event of failure.
9. The facility shall comply with 25 Pa. Code § 127.25 as follows:
No person shall cause or permit the operation of the sources unless the source and air cleaning devices are operated and maintained in accordance with specifications in the Plan Approval application and Condition Nos. 1--8. A person may not cause or permit the operation of this source in a manner inconsistent with good operating practices.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Yasmin Neidlinger, Facilities Permitting Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-03015: FM Brown's Sons (P. O. Box 67, South Furnace Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508) for operation of their feed mill in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. The facility has a potential to emit 14.2 tons/yr. of a PM (PM10). The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
36-03035: Stiegel Castings, Inc. (411 West Stiegel Street, Manheim, PA 17545) for operation of a foundry in Manheim Borough, Lancaster County. This is a non-Title V State-only facility. The State-only operating permit shall contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428; Edward Brown, Facilities Permitting Chief, (610) 832-6242.
OP-15-0104: Tasty Baking Oxford, Inc. (700 Lincoln Street, Oxford, PA) for revision to their State implementation plan for VOCs in Oxford Township, Chester County.
The Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan as an amendment to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the aforementioned facility. The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any regulations. The SIP revision incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT approval for the aforementioned facility to comply with current regulations. This preliminary determination, if finally approved, will be incorporated into an Operating Permit (OP-15-0104) for the facility and will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the Commonwealth's SIP.
The preliminary RACT determination for this facility will include a 48.8 tons/year VOC emission limitation, require good housekeeping techniques and operation in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation are available for public inspection between of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, 555 North Lane, Lee Park, Suite 6010, Conshohocken, PA 19428. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at (610) 832-6003. After January 15, 2004, the Department's new address will be 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, (484) 250-5900.
Individuals wishing to provide the Department with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the previous addresses. Written comments should be directed to Francine Carlini, Air Quality Program Manager by February 16, 2004. Written comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments, identification of proposed Permit No. OP-15-0104 and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed RACT operating permit at 2 p.m. on February 18, 2004, in the Schuylkill River Room, Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, Montgomery County.
Individuals wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Lynda Rebarchak, Community Relations Coordinator, (610) 832-6219 (until January 15, 2004), (484) 250-5820 (after January 15, 2004), lrebarchak@state.pa.us to register by February 16, 2004. Individuals with questions on a proposal should contact Lynda Rebarchak prior to the hearing date. Individuals with a disability should call Lynda Rebarchak to discuss how the Department may accommodate their needs.
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