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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS 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 public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit 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 received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall 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 listed 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 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air 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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-0215: National Sales and Supply (3800 Marshall Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020) for installation of a 2nd control device in series with the existing cyclone on the Salt Dryer at a facility in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to minimize emissions and keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
35-322-012: Keystone Sanitary Landfill Inc. (249 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512) for the increase in daily and annual waste acceptance rates at their facility in Dunmore Borough and Troop Borough, Lackawanna County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
25-090D: Zurn Industries, LLC (1301 Raspberry Street, Erie, PA 16502-1543) for construction of a new electric induction furnace melting operation with a fabric filter baghouse to control particulate matter (PM) emissions in the City of Erie, Erie County. This equipment will replace the cupola furnace melting operation.
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: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
15-0115F: QVC, Inc. (1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pa 19380) for modification of formaldehyde emissions from a replacement 2-MW generator at an existing facility and for updating engine information in West Goshen Township, Chester County. The engine for this generator is a 2009 model. Formaldehyde emissions will increase from a limit of 725 ppmdv, corrected to 15% O2, to 1,106 ppmdv, corrected to 15% O2. The new limit is equivalent to 0.01 TPY of formaldehyde emissions. The Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emissions and all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: B. Hatch, Environmental Engineer Managers—Telephone: 412-442-4163/5226
30-00183B: EQT Gathering, LP (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212) for construction and temporary operation of a natural gas compressor station, known as the Jupiter Station, in Morgan Township, Greene County.
The facility will contain air contamination sources, consisting of three 2,370-bhp Caterpillar/Ariel 3608 compressor units, one 690-bhp emergency generator, seven tanks, and two triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration systems. The construction and temporary operation of this equipment, with the exception one 120 MMSCF per day dehydration system was previously authorized under Plan Approval PA-30-00183A. Facility emissions will be 41.78 tons of NOx, expressed as NO2, 14.42 tons of CO, 22.20 tons of VOC, 2.75 tons of formaldehyde, and 13.17 tons of the sum of all hazardous air pollutants, annually. The proposed process units are subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, related to construction, modification, reactivation and operation of sources, 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ, and 40 CFR 630 Subpart ZZZZ. The Plan Approval contains appropriate emission limitations, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and work practice standards.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this State Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments,
Identification of the proposed Plan Approval (specify Plan Approval PA-30-00183B), and
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. In accordance with Pa. Code Title 25 § 127.428, prior to issuing an operating permit, the Department may hold a fact-finding conference or hearing at which the petitioner, and a person who has properly filed a protest under § 127.426 (relating to filing protests) may appear and give testimony. The Department is not required to hold a conference or hearing. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the time, place and purpose of a conference or hearing, in writing or by publication in a newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the Department determines that notification by telephone will be sufficient.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
20-305A: Crawford Renewable Energy, LLC (Keystone Regional Industrial Park, Greenwood Township, PA 16335 and mailing address of 360 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335) for construction of a tire-derived-fuel (TDF) fired power generation facility that is designed to generate up to 100 MW gross, 90 MW net of electrical power using circulating fluidized bed boiler (CFB) technology in Greenwood Township, Crawford County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or 127.505, be incorporated into the Title V operating permit at a later date.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding CRE's application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340. The information is also available at the Meadville Public Library and Greenwood Township Building. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made with those entities.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Mead-ville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments
• Identification of the proposed plan approval [20-305A]
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b), 127.45 and 127.48 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public meeting and hearing on Wednesday July 27, 2011, at Conneaut Lake High School located at 10331 US Hwy 6, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM and the hearing will follow the meeting.
The meeting is to answer questions concerning Crawford Renewable Energy (CRE) application to construct a tire-derived-fuel fired power generation facility that is designed to generate up to 100 MW gross, 90 MW net of electrical power using CFB boiler technology. The Department intends to issue a plan approval for this construction and has submitted the proposed plan approval to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its review.
During the hearing, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.48 and 127.49, the Department will accept and record testimony concerning CRE's application. Persons wishing to present testimony at the hearing should contact Community Relations Coordinator Freda Tarbell, (814) 332-6945, at least one week in advance of the hearing to reserve a time to present testimony. Oral testimony during the hearing will be limited to a maximum of five minutes and three written copies of the oral testimony, together with exhibits are required. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit three copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to the Department in care of Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Written submittals must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments
• Identification of the proposed plan approval [20-305A]
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to do so should contact Freda Tarbell or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may accommodate your needs.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for state only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
The plan approval is for the construction of two CFB boilers operating in parallel with a net generating capacity of 90 megawatts. Other air emission sources at the facility include a totally-enclosed tire shredding and preparation area and material handling operations such as TDF conveyance; limestone, sand, ash & lime storage & handling; anhydrous ammonia handling; wire/metals. Sources also include roadways and a diesel fire pump. Control technology for each CFB will be a TurboSorp scrubber for SOx control (Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Best Available Technology (BAT)), fabric filter for PM10 & PM2.5 control (BACT and BAT), a Regenerative Selective Catalytic Reduction (RSCR) system for NOx control (Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER), BACT and BAT) and energy efficiency for greenhouse gas (GHG) control (BACT and BAT). Best available technology for other sources will be the control of emissions through inherent low-emitting designs, bin vents filters, or good operating practices.
This construction will result in facility emissions of less than 854,324 tpy of CO2(e), 691 tpy of CO, 0.034 tpy of lead, 27.7 tpy of VOC, 143 tpy of SOx, 253 tpy of NOx, 53.1 tpy of PM2.5, 99.3 tpy of PM10, 9.9 tpy of a single HAP, and 24.9 tpy of all HAPs combined. The application was reviewed in accordance with Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New Source Review (NSR) requirements. Facility is subject to State and Federal requirements, including 40 CFR 60 Subpart Da & IIII; 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ; Acid Rain Regulations (40 CFR 72-78); Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) (40 CFR 96 & 97); Continuous Assurance Monitoring (CAM) (40 CFR 64); Risk Management Program (40 CFR 68—if greater than 20,000 pounds of aqueous ammonia is stored at facility) and Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule (GHG) (40 CFR 98). To comply with these requirements, the plan approval contains conditions relating to emission limitations, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, work practices, and additional requirements. This Plan Approval will contain conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Nothing in this plan approval shall relieve the owner or operator from complying with any local zoning ordinances.
• Emission Reduction Credit Requirements
• The permittee shall secure 291 tons of NOx ERCs. ERCs shall be properly generated and certified by the Department. Upon transfer, the permittee shall provide the Department with documentation clearly specifying the details of the ERC transaction. The 291 tons of ERCs was determined by the facility NOx PTE of 252.958 times the offset of 1.15. The facility NOx PTE is 252.95 tpy for the boilers and 0.008 tpy for the fire pump.
• CFB Boilers (Source 031 & 032)
• No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of the following in a manner that exceeds the following:
• Particulate Matter (PM) - 0.02 #/mmbtu
• Particulate Matter 10 (PM-10) - 0.02 #/mmbtu
• Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM-2.5) - 0.01 #/mmbtu
• Sulfur Oxides (SOx) - 0.031 #/mmbtu
• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) - 0.055 #/mmbtu
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) - 0.15 #/mmbtu
• Lead (Pb) - 7.17 x 10^-6 #/mmbtu
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - 0.006 #/mmbtu
• Ammonia Slip (NH3 Slip) - 10 ppmv, on a dry basis corrected 7% oxygen, averaged over any rolling 1-hour period at stack conditions.
• Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) - 0.002 #/mmbtu
• Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) - 0.0022 #/mmbtu
• Dioxins / Furans - 7.7 x 10^-10 #/mmbtu
• Mercury (Hg) - 3.27 x 10^-7 #/mmbtu
• A person may not permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of visible air contaminants in such a manner that the opacity of the emission is either of the following:
• Equal to or greater than 10% for a period or periods aggregating more than 3 minutes in any 1 hour.
• Equal to or greater than 30% at any time.
• All emission limitations (except for opacity) are measured at 7 percent oxygen, dry conditions.
• All emission limitations (except for opacity) are 3-hour averages unless otherwise noted.
• No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of the following in a manner that exceeds the following for each boiler:
• Particulate Matter (PM) - 45.99 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Particulate Matter 10 (PM-10) - 45.99 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM-2.5) - 23.0 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Sulfur Oxides (SOx) - 71.49 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) - 126.48 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) - 344.93 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Lead (Pb) - 0.0165 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - 13.8 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) - 4.6 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) - 5.06 tpy based on 12-month rolling totals
• Dioxins / Furans - 0.0035 lbs/yr based on 12-month rolling totals
• Mercury (Hg) - 1.5 lbs/yr based on 12-month rolling totals
• The TDF shall meet the ASTM Active Standard D6700-01 Standard Practice for Use of Scrap Tire Derived Fuel.
• The facility shall perform an initial stack test for PM, PM10 (filterable & condensable), PM2.5 (filterable & condensable), NOx, SOx, CO, mercury, lead, VOC, ammonia slip, hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, and dioxins/furans in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection.
• The facility shall perform an annual stack test for PM, PM10 (filterable & condensable), PM2.5 (filterable & condensable), NOx, SOx, CO, mercury, lead, VOC, ammonia slip, hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, and dioxins/furan. The facility may petition the Department, after three (3) years, to reduce the frequency of testing.
• Within twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months prior to the expiration of the facility operating permit, a stack test for PM, PM10 (filterable & condensable), PM2.5 (filterable & condensable), NOx, SOx, CO, mercury, lead, VOC, ammonia slip, hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, and dioxins/furans shall be performed.
• The following conditions are related to CAM:
• The permittee shall use the approved process parameter(s) or indicator(s) to obtain data and monitor the emission control equipment performance. A departure from the specified indicator range over a specified averaging period shall be defined as an excursion.
• Circulating Fluidized Bed Scrubber
• Pressure Drop: Pressure gauges or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• Scrubber gas flow rate: Flow meters or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• Baghouse
• Pressure Drop: Pressure gauges or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• Baghouse Temperature: 300 F maximum at inlet - Thermocouple or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• Bag Leak Detection Signals: Bag Leak Detection Signals
• Regenerative SCR
• Ammonia Injection rate (lbs/hr): Flow meter or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• pH level: pH meter or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• Catalyst temperature (F): 570 to 800F - thermocouple or equivalent - continuously meaning a reading at least once every 15-minutes averaged over a 3-hour period
• The following conditions are related to CEMs:
• The following continuous emission monitoring system[s] (CEMS[s]) must be installed, approved by the Department, operated and maintained in accordance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 139, Subchapter C (relating to requirements for source monitoring for stationary sources) and the 'Submittal and Approval', 'Record Keeping and Reporting', and 'Quality Assurance' requirements of Revision No. 8 of the Department's Continuous Source Monitoring Manual, 274-0300-001 and the Technical Guidance Pertaining to Continuous Source Monitoring Systems for Mercury, 274-0300-006. Compliance with any subsequently issued revision to the Continuous Source Monitoring Manual or Technical Guidance Pertaining to Continuous Source Monitoring Systems for Mercury will constitute compliance with this permit condition.
• CEMS #1: CO (lbs/mmbtu)
• CEMS #2: NOx (lbs/mmbtu)
• CEMS #3: SO2 (lbs/mmbtu)
• CEMS #4: Opacity (%)
• CEMS #5: Mercury (lbs/mmbtu and oz/hr)
• CEMS #6: PM (lbs/mmbtu)
• CEMS #7: CO2 [short tons per MW-hr (gross)]
• The facility shall monitor Gross Electrical Output (Mwhs, using a CEMS) in order to comply with the CO2 emission standard.
• The following conditions are related to GHG:
• No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of the following in a manner that exceeds the following:
• GHG emission rate of 97.52 tph (88.52 metric tph) and 854,324 tpy (775,555 metric tpy) based on a 12-month rolling total where GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• GHG emission rate based on net plant output of 90 MW: 1.08 short tons per MW-hr (net) and 0.984 metric tons per MW-hr (net) where GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• GHG emission rate based on gross plant output of 98 MW: 0.99516 short tons per MW-hr (gross) and 0.9034 metric tons per MW-hr (gross) where GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• Carbon neutral GHG emission rate of 78.72 tph (71.46 metric tph) and 689,578 tpy (626,007 metric tpy) based on a 12-month rolling total where carbon neutral GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• Carbon neutral GHG emission rate based on net plant output of 90 MW: 0.874 short tons per MW-hr (net) and 0.794 metric tons per MW-hr (net) where carbon neutral GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• Carbon neutral GHG emission rate based on gross plant output of 98 MW: 0.803 short tons per MW-hr (gross) and 0.729 metric tons per MW-hr (gross) where carbon neutral GHG emissions are CO2(e).
• Carbon neutral GHG emission rate is defined in this condition as the GHG emission rate minus the biomass fraction emission rate.
• The following conditions are related to modeling/risk management:
• The operation of the CFB boilers shall at no time result in the emission of the following contaminants at rates exceeding the limits identified in pounds per hour and verified by annual stack testing:
• Arsenic: 2.53E-04
• Cadmium: 4.20E-04
• Chromium VI: 2.73E-04
• Cobalt: 9.939E-03
• Copper: 1.595E-02
• Lead: 7.5E-03
• Manganese: 2.59E-03
• Nickel: 1.82E-03
• Zinc: 3.19E-01
• Formaldehyde: 1.785E-01
• Chlorine: 1.4E-03
• Hydrogen chloride: 2.1
• Hydrogen bromide: 1.71
• * The Department may modify this list, and the frequency of stack testing, based upon the stack test results.
• Within 180 days after commencement of operation, a stack test shall be conducted to verify that the emission rates for each of the compounds included in the risk assessment are lower than the estimated emission rates used in the risk assessment portion of the plan approval application.
• Within ninety (90) days of receiving approval from the Department on the acceptability of the stack test results, the permittee shall perform the risk assessment using the stack test emission rates, the exhaust parameters from each test, and the dispersion modeling techniques as approved by the Department for all compounds submitted to the Department for approval.
• Silos (Source 101):
• The PM-10 emissions from the silos shall not exceed the following:
• Hydrated Lime Silo #1 & 2: 0.000535 #/day or 0.005 gr/dscf whichever is more stringent
• Hydrated Lime Silo #1 & 2: 0.0000975 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• Fly Ash Silo: 0.064 #/hr or 0.005 gr/dscf whichever is more stringent
• Fly Ash Silo: 0.282 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• Bottom Ash Silo #1 & 2: 0.0091 #/hr or 0.005 gr/dscf whichever is more stringent
• Bottom Ash Silo #1 & 2: 0.04 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• The PM-2.5 emissions from the silos shall not exceed the following:
• Hydrated Lime Silo #1 & 2: 0.0004 #/day or 0.00375 gr/dscf whichever is more stringent
• Hydrated Lime Silo #1 & 2: 0.000074 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• Fly Ash Silo: 0.048 #/hr or 0.00375 gr/dscf whichever is more stringent
• Fly Ash Silo: 0.201 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• PM emissions from all silos shall meet 25 Pa. Code § 123.13
• Cooling Tower (Source 102):
• The PM-10/2.5 emissions shall not exceed 1.55 #/hr.
• The PM/PM-10/PM-2.5 emissions shall not exceed 6.79 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total.
• The total dissolved solids (TDS) of the cooling tower water shall not exceed 1,115 ppmw.
• Fire Water Pump (Source 104):
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.13 & 123.21
• The emissions shall not exceed the following:
• PM-10: 0.08 #/hr or 0.0008 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• PM-2.5: 0.08 #/hr or 0.0008 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• NOx: 0.83 #/hr or 0.008 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• CO: 1.43 #/hr or 0.014 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• VOC: 0.625 #/hr or 0.00625 tpy based on a 12-month rolling total
• Subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII
Dispersion modeling was conducted for the proposed CRE facility with representative emission source data, terrain data, and meteorological data. The impacts of the emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers, particulate matter less than 10 micrometers, and sulfur dioxide from the proposed facility are estimated by modeling to be less than the significant impact levels established by the U.S. EPA; therefore, it is estimated by modeling that these emissions from the proposed facility will not cause or significantly contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards or PSD increment standards.
25-066I: Accuride Corp. (1015 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503) for modification of pressure drop requirements associated with two (2) existing wet scrubbers in the City of Erie, Erie County.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Sections 127.44(a) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to for their facility located in the City of Erie, Erie County. This plan approval is for the modification of pressure drop requirements associated with two (2) existing wet scrubbers. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 25-066I is for the modification of pressure drop requirements associated with two (2) existing wet scrubbers. The installation of these units was previously permitted by the Department under Plan Approval 25-066H. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed modification will result in no increase in emissions from the affected sources.
The Plan Approval will contain additional monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements 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 are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the address shown below. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340, for an appointment.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the address shown below. Comments must be received, by the Department, within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments.
2. Identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 25-066I.
3. Concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to John Guth, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
62-017T: United Refining Co. (15 Bradley Street, Warren, PA 16365) for an addition of a second reactor to their existing distillate hydo-treater (DHT2) in order to reduce the sulfur content of their hydrocarbon product in Warren City, Warren County. The new reactor's emissions will be reduced by the existing control devices which have the capacity and meet current BAT. This is a Title V facility. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval 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 (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology for the source:
• All conditions from the Title V permit issued on August 20, 2007, and revised on March 10, 2010, remain in effect.
• DHT2 heater shall not combust fuel which has a sulfur content exceeding 0.5 percent.
Estimated emissions increases in tons per year: SO2 37.2, VOC 33.9, CO 29.2, PM 2.5 0.3, PM-10 0.5, TSP 4.4, NO2 4.4, NOx 5.4.
For additional information contact Jacob G. Chemsak at (814) 332-6638.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-00011: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminal, L.P.—Darby Creek Tank Farm (Hook & Calcon Hook Roads, Sharon Hill, PA 19079) for a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit (''TVOP'') No. 23-00011 in Darby Township, Delaware County. The facility's air emissions sources consist of 26 crude oil (external floating roof) storage tanks, a waste oil (fixed roof) storage tank, and a wastewater separator. These sources are subject to volatile organic compound (''VOC'') emission restrictions, as follows: 95 tons/yr for the 26 crude oil storage tanks, 2 tons/yr for the waste oil storage tank, and 10 tons/yr for the wastewater separator.
No changes have occurred at the facility since the TVOP was last renewed (in 2005).
The facility is not subject to the Compliance Assurance Monitoring (''CAM'') requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 64.
The Title V Operating Permit will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirem
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
15-00122: Kennett Square Specialties, LLC, (556 E. South Street, P. O. Box 652, Kennett Square, PA 19348) for issuance of an initial State Only Synthetic Minor Operating Permit to operate a spent shiitake mushroom growth media fired boiler rated at 9.6 MM Btu/hr (boiler) at the Kennett Square Specialties mushroom substrate and spawn production facility located at 556 E. South Street, Kennett Township, Chester County. Plan Approval, 15-0122A is being incorporated into the facility's initial operating permit, 15-00122. This Operating Permit shall include monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure that this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
46-00112: Palmer International, Inc. (2036 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474) is a non-Title V, Synthetic Minor facility located in Skippack Township, Montgomery County. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit No. 46-00112 is being renewed for another five (5) year term. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit will also incorporate the requirements of Plan Approval No. 46-0112E. The facility is a manufacturer of intermediate product materials, specifically resins and friction particles. There are no proposed changes to equipment or operating conditions. The permit will continue to include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
17-00017: Rescar, Inc. (407 W Brentwood Street, Channelview, TX 77530-3952) for issuance of a state only operating permit for their facility in DuBois, Clearfield County. The facility's sources include two surface coating operations, a surface coating cleanup operation, two abrasive blasting operations and a railcar cleaning operation. The potential emission of all air contaminants are below their respective major emission thresholds. The proposed state only operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
53-00017: Herbert Cooper Co., Inc. (PO Box 40, 121 Main Street, Genesee, PA 16923-8901) for issuance of a state only operating permit for their facility in Genesee Township, Potter County. The facility's sources include an oxygen tube manufacturing operation, combustion units and a parts washer. The potential emission of all air contaminants are below their respective major emission thresholds. The proposed state only operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
56-00159: Somerset County Technology Center (281 Technology Drive, Somerset, PA 15501) to renew their operating permit for their facility in Somerset Township, Somerset County. Equipment at this facility includes one 8.5 mmbtu/hr tri-fuel boiler. Potential emissions from the facility are based on a limit of burning 2,000 tons of coal per consecutive 12 month period and are estimated to be 9.1 tons NOx, 1.3 tons VOCs, 11.0 tons CO, 15.0 tons particulate matter and 71.3 tons SOx. Actual emissions from the facility are much lower. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Pa Code Title 25 Chapters 121 through 145. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.
03-00194: Glacial Sand and Gravel Co.—Tarrtown Barge Unloading Facility (133 Camp Ground Road, Harrisville, PA 16038) for operation of a barge unloading and bulk commodity storage in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. In accordance with 25 Pa Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above mentioned facility.
The subject facility consists of unloading barges with a clam shell, two diesel engines, hopper and stockpiling. The diesel engines are used to power the clam shell and are rated at 525 hp and 250 hp. The facility has the potential to emit: 1.39 tpy CO; 6.44 tpy NOx; 0.43 tpy SOx; 0.52 tpy VOC; 1.73 tpy PM; and 1.01 tpy PM10. The facility is required to conduct weekly surveys of the site for fugitive emissions and malodors, minimize drop height of clam shell, and must take all actions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval may submit the information to Sheila Shaffer Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. Written comments must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (03-00194).
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
10-00312: Purvis Brothers, Inc.—Mars Facility (321 Mars-Valencia Road, Mars, PA) for a Synthetic Minor Permit to operate a Petroleum Bulk Station in Adams Township, Butler County.
43-00280: Chevron, Inc.—Miller Industries (2755 Kirila Blvd, Hermitage, PA 16148-9019) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the facility in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility are 3 spray paint booths. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
62-00174: Warren County Humane Society (212 Elm Street, Warren, PA 16365) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for their facility in the City of Warren, Warren County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary source at the facility is a small animal crematory. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
S11-011: Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129) for the operation of a hospital in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two diesel fired emergency generators, two #4 oil fired boilers each at 750 Hp, and one natural gas fired boiler at 200 Hp.
The operating permit will be issued under the 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
S11-001: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. (at 100 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) for the operation of a banking facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes five 6.0 MMBTU/hr boilers and seven 300 kW, one 750 kW and one 1000 kW emergency generators.
The operating permit will be renewed under the Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
S11-010: Jeanes Hospital. (at 7600 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111) for the operation of a hospital facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission source includes three 304 HP boilers and one 750kW, one 400 kW and four less than 130 kW emergency generators.
The operating permit will be renewed under the Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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 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 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
54-309-007: LVH Industries, Inc. (220 South Hancock Street, McAdoo, PA 18237) for their facility to be located in West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill County for the construction and operation of a recycled glass process at the facility.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to LVH Industries Inc (220 South Hancock Street, McAdoo, PA 18237) for their facility to be located in West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill County. This Plan Approval No. 54-309-007 will be incorporated into the companies Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 54-309-007 for the construction and operation of a recycled glass process at the facility. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. VOC emissions form the plant will remain under 50 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Particulate emissions will be controlled by the use of a cyclones and baghouses, which is limited to 0.02 grains/dscf. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
Identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-309-007.
A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone # 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
56961301 and NPDES No. PA0214736, RoxCOAL, Inc., (1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 149, Friedens, PA 15541), to revise the permit for the Sarah Mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit to change the water handling plan and increase the discharge rate for Outfall 001. Surface Acres Proposed 1.9. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Written comments or objections on the permit application and the request for Section 401 Water Quality Application may be submitted to the Department. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Roaring Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: February 11, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
56110102 and NPDES No. PA0263184, Marquise Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 45.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes a wetland encroachment to affect 0.09 acres of wetlands during active mining of Phase I. Application received: March 2, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03070104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251297. AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15620). Renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 247.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Limestone Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: May 31, 2011.
26773025 and NPDES Permit No. PA0079031. Charles L. Swenglish & Sons Coal Co., Inc. (2 Swenglish Lane, Smithfield, PA 15478). Revision application for a partial land use change from pastureland and/or land occasionally cut for hay to post-mining land use of industrial/commercial and residential of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 166.2 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to South Branch of Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: June 6, 2011.
26110102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252085. T & B Excavating, Inc. (P. O. Box 337, McClellandtown, PA 15458). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in German Township, Fayette County, affecting 58.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Dunlap Creek and Browns Run, classified for the following use: WWF. The potable water supplies with intakes within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge: Carmichaels Municipal Authority and Southwestern PA Water Authority. Application received: June 6, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
37050101. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001) Renewal of an existing bituminous strip operation in Wayne & Shenango Townships, Lawrence County affecting 147.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Duck Run, classified for the following uses: WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 3, 2011.
61100102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258857. K & A Mining (P. O. Box 288, Grove City, PA 16127). Revision to an existing bituminous strip operation to add blasting in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Allegheny River, classified for the following uses: WWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Emlenton Water Company. Application received: June 3, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17000107 and NPDES No. PA0242951. Shud's Coal Hounds, Inc. (5757 Green Acre Road, Houtzdale, PA 16651). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine located in Woodward and Bigler Townships, Clearfield County affecting 167.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Upper Morgan Run classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Renewal application received: May 20, 2011.
17110107 and NPDES No. PA0257699. Bell Resources, Inc. (1340 Hoyt Road, Curwensville, PA 16833). Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Bloom, Brady and Penn Townships, Clearfield County affecting 76.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Bell Run classi-fied for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 8, 2011.
41940101 and NPDES No. PA0219843. Fisher Mining Co. (40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754). Permit renewal for the continued operation of an existing bituminous surface mine and coal preparation plant located in Pine and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County affecting 640.0 acres. Receiving streams: Buckeye Run, Otter Run to Little Pine Creek classified for high quality cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Renewal application received: May 16, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
24070301. Marquise Mining Corporation (P. O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717) Renewal of an existing large industrial mineral operation in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 227.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Bear Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 6, 2011.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08110305 and NPDES No. PA0257681. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral surface mine (topsoil, sandstone/shale) located in Windham and Rome Townships, Bradford County affecting 97.4 acres. Receiving streams: Trout Brook and Wysox Creek classified for cold water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 1, 2011.
08110306 and NPDES No. PA0257702. Simonds Excavating, Inc. (302 Shepard Road, Sayre, PA 18840). Commencement, operation and restoration of a large industrial mineral surface mine (shale, bluestone) located in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 67.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries 1, 2 and 4 to Wyalusing Creek classified for warm water fisheries. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: June 10, 2011.
14900301 and NPDES No. PA0206229. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803). Renewal of an existing large industrial mineral mine located in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 260.6 acres. Receiving stream: Logan Branch classified for cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Renewal application received: May 19, 2011.
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 accord-ance 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. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
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 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation-Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA 0215201 (Mining Permit No. 30960701), Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (158 Portal Road, PO Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 - Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 2 in Franklin Township, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 173.3. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Application received March 27, 2009.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 011 is 2.33 MGPD
Outfall 011 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 Lat: 39° 52` 57" Long: 80° 11` 54" are:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day
Average
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.54 3.08 3.85 Manganese (mg/l) 1.03 2.06 2.57 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.77 1.54 1.92 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 51 102 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES No. PA0235865 (Mining Permit No. 56091301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Stonycreek Mine in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County a new underground mine. Surface Acres Affected 85.0, Underground Acres Affected 1403.0. Receiving streams: Beaverdam Creek and an Unnamed Tributary to Beaverdam Creek, both classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. Kiskiminetas—Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received March 30, 2009.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is < 0.1 MGPD
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Beaverdam Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 40° 05` 20.4" Long: 78° 58` 37.9" are:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day
Average
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.72 3.44 4.3 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 147 294 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 0.1 MGPD
Outfall 002 discharges to: Beaverdam Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 Lat: 40° 05` 16.8" Long: 78° 58` 18.9" are:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day
Average
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report Specific Conductance (umho) 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 003 is 0.1 MGPD
Outfill 003 discharges to: Beaverdam Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 Lat: 40° 05` 23.4" Long: 78° 58` 9.1" are:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day
Average
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor and Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 004 is 1.0 MGPD
Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Beaverdam Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 Lat: 40° 05` 20.6" Long: 78° 58` 38.1" are:
Parameter Minimum 30-Day
Average
Daily
Maximum
Instant.
Maximum
pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.35 Manganese (mg/l) 1.00 1.57 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.48 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50 78 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
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