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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs The State Conservation Commission has taken the following actions on previously received applications for nutrient management plans under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5, for agricultural operations that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits or NOIs for coverage under a general permit for CAFOs under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal under 3 Pa.C.S. § 517, section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law) to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create a right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge actions, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for pro bono representation. Call the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAnimal Equivalent Units Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) Renewal/
NewAllen Rice & Brian Bechbill Dream Farms
13689 Dream Hwy.
Newburg, PA 17240Franklin 340.7 2295 Heifers NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment 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. 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 related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that 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
Northcentral Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Application No. 4711501—Construction Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cooper Township Municipal Authority [Township or Borough] Cooper Township County Montour Responsible Official Daniel Jenkins,
Authority Chairman
Cooper Township
Municipal Authority
19 Steltz Road
Danville, PA 17621Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Mark Glenn, P.E., President Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc. 3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received October 17, 2011 Description of Action Water system extension. Extend water to Cooper Township from the Danville water distribution system. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745
Permit No. 5611519, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Meyersdale Municipal Authority,
215 Main Street, Room 2B, Meyersdale, PA 15552[Township or Borough] Summit Township Responsible Official Alan R. Miller, Chairman Meyersdale Municipal Authority, 215 Main Street, Room 2B, Meyersdale, PA 15552 Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.,
450 Aberdeen Drive,
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date October 13, 2011 Description of Action Addition of powdered activated carbon and liquid chlorine. Permit No. 0211513, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont,
PO Box 73,
721 Allegheny Avenue,
Oakmont, PA 15139[Township or Borough] Indiana Township Responsible Official John Dunlap, General Manager Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont,
PO Box 73,
721 Allegheny Avenue,
Oakmont, PA 15139Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer NIRA Consulting
Engineers, Inc.,
950 Fifth Avenue,
Coraopolis, PA 15108Application Received Date October 17, 2011 Description of Action Installation of a PAX mixer, painting and rehabilitation of the Richhill and Indianola water storage tanks.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Application No. 3511511MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] South Abington Twp, Lackawanna County Responsible Official Joshua Shoff Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/29/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Edgewood Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. Application No. 4011514MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] Harvey's Lake Borough,
Luzerne CountyResponsible Official Joshua Shoff Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/29/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Warden Place Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. Application No. 3511514MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] North Abington Twp, Lackawanna County Responsible Official Patrick R. Burke Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/30/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Sunset Hills Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. Application No. 4011516MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] Lehman Twp,
Luzerne CountyResponsible Official Patrick R. Burke Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/30/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Oak Hill Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. Application No. 3511515MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] Glenburn Twp,
Lackawanna CountyResponsible Official Patrick R. Burke Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/30/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Glenburn Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. Application No. 4011515MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, Pa[Township or Borough] Jackson Twp,
Luzerne CountyResponsible Official Patrick R. Burke Type of Facility Public Water System Consulting Engineer CET Engineering Services
1240 N. Mountain Rd Harrisburg, PaApplication Received Date 9/30/11 Description of Action The installation of a contact pipeline at the Fieldcrest Water System to meet the log 4 inactivation requirements of the groundwater rule. The construction of a storage tank and modifications to the well station. Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-4745
Application No. 5026383T1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Primo Refill, LLC,
1030 Lone Oak Road,
Suite 110,
Eagan, MN 55121[Township or Borough] Responsible Official David Mills,
Treasurer Primo Refill, LLC, 1030 Lone Oak Road, Suite 110, Eagan, MN 55121Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Application Received Date January 18, 2011 Description of Action Transfer of the Culligan Store Solutions vended water system to Primo Refill, LLC. Application No. 5611520GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Siemon Lakeview
Manor Estates,
228 Siemon Drive,
Somerset, PA 15501[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official Carl Jones, Jr., Siemon Lakeview Manor Estates,
228 Siemon Drive,
Somerset, PA 15501Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Kevin L. Yoder, P.E.,
614 Matlick Road,
Meyersdale, PA 15552Application Received Date October 4, 2011 Description of Action Groundwater Rule Approval
for Entry Point #101.Application No. 5611521GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Siemon Lakeview Manor Estates,
228 Siemon Drive,
Somerset, PA 15501[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official Carl Jones, Jr., Siemon Lakeview Manor Estates,
228 Siemon Drive,
Somerset, PA 15501Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Kevin L. Yoder, P.E.,
614 Matlick Road,
Meyersdale, PA 15552Application Received Date October 4, 2011 Description of Action Groundwater Rule Approval for Entry Point #102. Application No. 5611522GWR, Minor Amendment.
Applicant H Manor, LLC,
1379 Peninsula Drive,
Central City, PA 15926[Township or Borough] Somerset Township Responsible Official Jeffrey Griffith, Operator Hillcrest Manor,
1379 Peninsula Drive,
Central City, PA 15926Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer G Force Engineering
Services, LLC,
7582 Lincoln Highway,
Central City, PA 15926Application Received Date October 4, 2011 Description of Action Groundwater Rule Approval for Hillcrest Manor. Application No. 0211512MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company,
800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033[Township or Borough] West Pike Run Township Responsible Official David Kaufman, Vice-President—Engineering, Pennsylvania American Water Company,
800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Application Received Date October 17, 2011 Description of Action Painting and rehabilitation of the Crescent Heights water storage tank.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Actions taken on applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 842, No. 365) (35 P. S. §§ 631—641) relating to the acquisition of rights to divert waters of the Commonwealth.
Northcentral Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
WA 47-1015, Water Allocations. Cooper Township Municipal Authority, 19 Steltz Road, Danville, PA 17821, Cooper & Mahoning Townships & Danville Borough, Montour County. This is a request for a subsidiary water allocation. The project proposes the construction of a water system extension off of the Danville Borough Municipal Authority water system into Cooper Township. The water storage and distribution system consists of 48,801 LF of main piping, 7,750 LF of service line, a packaged water booster pumping station and a 250,000 gallon water storage tank.
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—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P. S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the 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. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall 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 or a combination of cleanup standards or 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 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 following site, 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 as follows. 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 listed before the notice. 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:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
JNA Properties, 775 Furnace Street, Emmaus Borough, Lehigh County. John C. Lydzinski, Marshall Miller & Associates, Inc., 3913 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 1306, Camp Hill, PA 17011 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of his client, JNA Properties, P. O. Box 189, Emmaus, PA 18049), concerning the remediation of soil found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of a fire which engulfed a fuel oil delivery vehicle, which was housed in the fiery building and contained approximately 1,200 gallons of fuel oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard for soil. It is anticipated that the damaged structure will be replaced and the property will continue to be used for commercial purposes. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is expected to be published in the East Penn Press sometime in the near future.
Vottero Residence, 214 South 23rd Street, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Christopher Jacangelo, J. Rockwood & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1006, Easton, PA 18044 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate (on behalf of his client, Diane Vottero, 214 South 23rd Street, Allentown, PA 18104), concerning the remediation of soil found to have been impacted by No. 2 fuel oil as a result of a release from a pitted and corrosive steel underground storage tank, which was observed during the tank's removal process. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Residential Statewide Health Standard for soil. The current use and future use of the property are residential. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is expected to be published in a local newspaper serving the general area sometime in the near future.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC, PO Box 14026, Reading, PA 19612-4026, Ontelaunee Township, Berks County. Liberty Environmental, Inc. 50 North Fifth Street, 5th Floor, Reading, PA 19601, on behalf of Cambridge-Lee Industries, 86 Tube Drive, PO Box 14026, Reading, PA 19612, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soils and groundwater contaminated with PAHs and Inorganics. The site will be remediated to the residential and non-residential Statewide Health Standards. Future use of the site will remain industrial.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Verizon Pennsylvania Inc.—Erie Work Center, City of Erie, Erie County. Enviro Trac, Ltd., 176 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Site formerly operated as a pole storage yard for Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. Soil analytical data indicates the presence of absorbed phase pentachlorophenol in soil and groundwater. Future use of the site is expected to be a commercial/light industrial facility. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Erie Times-News on August 27, 2011. The proposed cleanup standards to be used are Statewide Health and Background.
DETERMINATION FOR APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) received for Determination of Applicability 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 Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone 412-442-4000.
General Permit No. WMGR081. Goodwill of Southwestern PA Computer Recycle Center, 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. A residual waste general permit for the processing and beneficial use of source separated computer, telecommunication, radio, television, and electro-acoustic equipment and associated peripherals to include the salvaging of clean and uncontaminated metals, plastics, glass and paper for use as raw materials for an industrial process; salvaging of precious metals via separation and shipment to a precious metals recycler; salvaging of uncontaminated electronic or mechanical components for re-use in their original function; and the salvaging of any potentially leachable materials/components (including the Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) that are sent to specialty recycling facilities for additional recycling or other beneficial use per separate Department approval was received and deemed administratively complete in the Regional Office on October 4, 2011. This facility is located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Diane McDaniel, Environmental Engineering Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the DEP Southwest Regional Office, Regional Files at 412-442-4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application received, under the Solid Waste Management Act of July 7, 1980, P. L. 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 a Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Telephone 412-442-4000.
Permit ID No. 100277. CCS Midstrean Services, LLC, 363 N Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste 330, Houston, TX 77060. Sanitary Landfill, 111 Conner Lane, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Application for the reissuance of a municipal waste landfill permit in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County was received in the Regional Office on October 17, 2011.
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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
25-179C: Erie City Sewer Authority (68 Port Access Road, Erie, PA 16507-2202) for replacement of incinerator burners and the emergency bypass stack, rehabilitation of the existing wet electrostatic precipitators and replacement of three (3) existing dewatering belt filter presses in the City of Erie, Erie County.
25-1021A: Team Hardinger Transportation (1314 West 18th Street, Erie, PA 16502-1517) for an increase in production at their facility paint booth in the City of Erie, Erie County. A dry filter system is used to control particulate matter (PM) emissions.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
23-0117: Majestic Products, LLC, (800 W. Front Street, Building B1, Chester, PA 19013) for installation of a Sea Salt Drying and sizing process along with control devices at a new facility in City of Chester, Delaware 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.
The application was received by the Department on October 11, 2011.
09-0024H: Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. (1000 New Ford Mill Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067) for installation of a landfill gas fired 2233 brake horsepower (bhp) generator engine at the Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility (TRFF) in Tullytown Borough, Bucks County. The landfill is a Title V facility. The bulk of the landfill gas produced at TRFF will continue to be sent off-site. The engine will employ lean burn technology to minimize formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx). The engine will be required to meet 98% destruction efficiency of incoming volatile organic compounds (VOC) or a concentration of 20 parts per million non-methane organic compounds (NMOC) (excluding formaldehyde) as hexane at 3% oxygen content, dry basis in the exhaust stream. The engine will be limited to emissions of 0.41 g/bhp-hr formaldehyde. The project is subject to the requirements of Non-attainment New Source Review, codified at 25 Pa. Code § 127.203(b)(1)(ii). In order to comply, the applicant has procured tons of VOC emission reduction credits (ERC), in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.210. The engine is subject to the requirements of New Source Standards of Performance (NSPS) for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ. The company will comply with all required monitoring, recordkeeping and testing requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4863
36-03152C: Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc. (101 West Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570) for modification of their facility's hammermill operation in West Donegal Township, Lancaster County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the abovementioned company for the abovementioned project.
Plan Approval No. 36-03152B is for the modification of the facility's hammermill control device. Particulate emissions were controlled by a baghouse, however, due to high moisture and heat from the hammermill, the baghouse became inoperable. The facility will install ductwork to create a closed loop system, thereby, controlling any particulate emissions. The facility is a minor facility and the plan approval will contain monitoring & work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Particulate emissions after the modification will be minimal.
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, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Tom Hanlon, East Permitting Section Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests.
Plan approvals issued to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
10-368A: Keystone Midstream Services, LLC (10355 Westmoor Drive, Suite 250, Westminster, CO 80021) for construction of a natural gas processing plant at their facility in Jackson Township, Butler County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 10-368A to Keystone Midstream Services, LLC for the construction of a natural gas processing plant at their facility located at 440 Hartmann Rd., Jackson Township, Butler County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the facility's Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 10-368A is for the construction of a 50 MMCF/day capacity natural gas processing plant, consisting of twelve (12) compressor engines, a gas processing skid, 50 MMSCFd and 20 MMSCFd capacity glycol dehydrator/reboilers, a diesel fired emergency generator, two (2) 400 barrel capacity condensate storage tanks, and miscellaneous process heaters. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the proposed facility will have the potential to emit approximately 95.16 tons of carbon monoxide, 57.94 tons of nitrogen oxides, 44.65 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 5.96 tons of particulate matter, 0.10 ton of sulfur oxides, and 6.92 tons of total Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) per year.
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, recordkeeping and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility will also be subject to the requirements of New Source Performance Standards, 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts KKK, for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants, IIII, for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, and JJJJ, for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
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.
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. 10-368A.
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 St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
37-331A: RWE Holding Co.—West Pittsburgh Plant (P. O. Box 311, Portersville, PA 16051) for post-construction operation of a slag handling, anti-skid processing, bulk carbon loading and graphite drying operation at 535 Rundle Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Sources at the site will include slag handling, anti-skid processing, coke screening, dry bulk carbon transfer, graphite drying and plant roadways in Taylor Township, Lawrence County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 37-331A to RWE Holding Company for the post-construction operation of slag handling, anti-skid processing, coke screening, dry bulk carbon transfer, graphite drying and plant roadways, for the West Pittsburgh Plant located in Taylor Township, Lawrence County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 37-331A is for the post-construction operation of slag handling, anti-skid processing, coke screening, dry bulk carbon transfer, graphite drying and plant roadways. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the combined subject sources will emit approximately 13.83 tons per year of particulate matter. The facility will emit 5.1 tons per year of PM10, and less than 0.1 tons per year of sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
AMS 10307: Kinder Morgan Liquid Terminals (3300 North Delaware Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134) for activation and operation of 19 storage tanks. Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) emissions from the facility are limited to less than 10 tons per rolling 12-month period for each individual HAP and less than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period for combined HAPs in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Volatile Organic Compound emissions from the 19 activated storage tanks and 20 existing storage tanks at the facility is limited to 103 tons per rolling 12 month period. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Copies of all documents and information concerning this plan approval are available for review in the offices of AMS, room 218, 321 University Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4543 during normal business hours. Persons wishing to review these documents or to submit written comments should contact Ms. Karol Bowman (215) 685-9493 at the above address. All written comments must be received by [30 days from publication date]. Comments received by facsimile will not be accepted.
AMS 11229: Philadelphia International Airport—PHL Division of Aviation (8800 Essington Avenue, Terminal E, Philadelphia PA 19153) for installation of a 2000 kW Diesel Generator with a SCR. The generator will be used for emergency and non-emergency use. The generator will also be subject emission limits from 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII and NOx emission limit of 2.0 g/bhp-hr. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
AMS 11168: PWD (93899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137) for the installation of a cogeneration of five (5) 1417 kw each spark ignited internal combustion engine driven generators utilized digester and natural gas fuel in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Potential emissions from the project based on the plan approval are 15.7 tons per year of Nitrogen Oxides, 95 tons per year of Carbon Monoxide, 10.9 tons per year of Volatile Organic Compounds, 0.8 tons per year Sulfur Dioxide, and 9.0 tons per year Particulate Matter. The plan approval will contain operating, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Ray Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00024: GEO Specialty Chemicals (2409 North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104-9733) for operation of a chemical processing plant in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The facility is taking restrictions on fuel oil usage and facility wide emission restrictions on Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) in order to maintain Synthetic Minor Status. Emissions sources at the facility include four (4) production process areas for formaldehyde, calcium formate, trimethyloethane (TME), and dimethylproprionaldehyde (DMPA). The proposed State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, record keeping and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section—Telephone: 717-705-4863
06-03098: Ralph Good, Inc. (306 East Main Street, P. O. Box 924, Adamstown, PA 19501) for renewal of their air quality permit for their potato chip manufacturing facility in Spring Township, Berks 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 abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has potential emissions of 2 tpy of SOx and 5 tpy of PM. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
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 the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Chief, East Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
34-03006: Stella-Jones Corp. (P. O. Box 251, McAlisterville, PA 17049) for their wood treatment facility in Fayette Township, Juniata 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 renewal for the above-mentioned facility.
The subject facility's wood-fired boiler has an emissions potential of several tons per year of particulate matter. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Copies of the renewal application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
21-05039: Land O'Lakes, Inc. (405 Park Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013) for their milk processing facility in South Middleton Township, Cumberland 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 renewal for the above- mentioned facility.
Actual emissions for the facility in 2010 included 25.6 tons of carbon monoxide, 11.0 tons of nitrogen oxides and 6.3 tons of particulate matter. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Copies of the renewal application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted, Chief, West Permitting Section may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
19-00032: Benton Area School District (600 Green Acres Road, Benton, PA 17814) for their Benton Area Elementary and High School campus in Benton Borough, Columbia County. The facility's main sources include nine (9) #2 oil-fired combustion sources that have a total heat input equal to approximately 14 MMBtu/hr; biomass-fired boiler that has a total heat input equal to 7.5 MMBtu/hr, two (2) diesel-fired emergency generators and woodworking operations for the instruction purposes. The facility has the potential to emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, hazardous air pollutants, sulfur oxides, and greenhouse gas emissions below the respective major thresholds. The proposed permit contains monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
04-00734: Sardello, Inc. (1000 Corporation Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001) for operation of a locomotive engine component remanufacture facility in Hopewell Township, Beaver County. This is a State Only Operating Permit submittal.
03-00202: Peoples Natural Gas Co., LLC (1201 Pitt Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221) for operation of Roaring Run Compressor Station in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal submittal.
65-00789: Quikrete Companies, Inc. (519 Red Barn Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650) for manufacturing of dry mixed packaged concrete at Quikrete—Pittsburgh Plant in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal submittal.
04-00712: Kinder Morgan Arrow Terminals, LP (2701 Route 68, Industry, PA 15052) for the operation of ferroalloy handling at their Lot 3 facility in Midland Borough, Beaver County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal submittal.
65-00051: Elliott Companies, Inc. (901 N. Fourth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644) for operation of air and gas compressor manufacturing at Jeannette Plant in Penn Township, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit submittal.
65-00829: Fulmer Co., LLC/Perma Cast: (3004 Venture Court, Export, PA 15632) for operation of industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing at the Fulmer Export Plant in Penn Township, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal Submittal.
65-00891: Firestone Building Products Co. (102 Avenue A, Youngwood, PA 15697) for operation of urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing at the Youngwood Plant in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal Submittal.
65-00912: Babcock Lumber Co. (2220 Palmer Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218) for manufacturing - millwork (including flooring) at the Champion Facility in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal Submittal.
65-00630: Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Company (P. O. Box 426 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0426) for continued operation of safety product manufacturing operations at their MSA Murrysville facility, located at 3880 Meadow- brook Road, Murrysville, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal submittal.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424—127.425, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue State Only Operating Permit SOOP-65-00630 to authorize the continued operation of safety product manufacturing operations at the MSA Murrysville facility, located at 3880 Meadowbrook Road, Murrysville, Westmoreland County. This is a State Only Operating Permit Renewal submittal. Facility-wide annual emissions are estimated at approximately 11.4 tons VOC, 3.7 tons combined HAPs, 3.0 tons PM10, 9.0 tons NOx, 1.7 tons CO and lesser quantities of other regulated pollutants. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 121-145. The SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards requirements.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the SOOP may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, 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 SOOP-65-00630.
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of SOOP-65-00630.
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
10-00369: ESM Special Metals & Technology, Inc. (955 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA 16056) for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a magnesium powder manufacturing facility in Clinton Township, Butler County. The facility's major emission sources include, Magnesium grinding / building 1, Magnesium grinding / building 2, Magnesium grinding / building 3, Magnesium grinding / building 4, Super Eddy current pulverizer, Powdered Magnesium transfer and storage, Emergency generator and parts washer. The emission of the pollutants from the facility is less than Title V threshold limits. Thus the facility is natural minor. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ.
33-00168: Miller Welding & Machine Co.—Maple-vale Plant (P. O. Box G, Brookville, PA 15825) to re-issue a Natural Minor Permit to operate a metal fabrication and surface coating facility in Rose Township, Jefferson County.
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
03831305 and NPDES No. PA0002283, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, (P. O. Box 219, 400 Overview Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774), to renew and revise the permit for the Jane Mine in Plumcreek, South Bend and Conawshannock Townships, and Elderton Borough, Armstrong County for reclamation/water treatment only and to combine the Emilie No. 1 and No. 2 mine permit (Permit No. 03841305 with the Jane Mine Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 13, 2011. Application received: November 17, 2010.
03991301 and NPDES No. PA0235407, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to renew the permit for the Logansport Mine in Bethel, Burrell, Gilpin, and Parks Townships, ArmstrongCounty. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on October 13, 2011. Application received: July 27, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
32980101. NPDES No. PA0234656. M. B. Energy, Inc., 175 McKnight Road, Blairsville, PA 15717, revision of an existing bituminous coal mining site to revise the land use change from forestland to pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, affecting 140.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Brush Creek and Yellow Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 26, 2011.
32060102 and NPDES No. PA0249939. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, affecting 50.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use(s): high quality cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 5, 2011.
11070102 and NPDES No. PA0262293. CMT Energy, Inc., 108 South Twigg Street, Box 23, Smokerun, PA 16881, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Chest Township, Cambria County, affecting 15.2 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed streams #1-4 to Chest Creek classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 6, 2011.
56110108 and NPDES No. PA0263354. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 176.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to Stonycreek River and UTS to/and Oven Run classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Authority. Application received: September 29, 2011.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26110101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252123. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Application for commencement, operation and reclamation of a bituminous surface mine, located in Wharton Township, Fayette County, affecting 95.4 acres. Receiving streams: Stony Fork and unnamed tributaries to Stony Fork, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: September 26, 2011.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
24080101. Hepburnia Coal Company (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 225.0 acres. Receiving streams: Kyle Run and unnamed tributary to Kyle Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 11, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54070101R. Premium Fine Coal, Inc., (P. O. Box 268, Tamaqua, PA 18252), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation (currently being transferred from JJ & W Coal Co.) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 126.6 acres, receiving stream: Silver Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 4, 2011.
Noncoal Applications Received
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
5074SM1 and NPDES Permit No. PA0122629, Valley Quarries, Inc., P. O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of NPDES Permit, Guilford Township, Franklin County. Receiving stream(s): UT to Conococheague Creek classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 3, 2011.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
52110301 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225118. Wayne D. Holbert, (115 Rocky Rift Farm Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), commencement, operation and restoration of a bluestone quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County affecting 40.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Delaware River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: October 4, 2011.
64112503 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225126. Victor Lupo, (47 Hawkins Road, Nineveh, NY 13813), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Buckingham Township, Wayne County affecting 10.0 acres, receiving stream: Equinunk Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-cold water fishery. Application received: October 6, 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 accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. 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 Chapter 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0249912 (Mining permit no. 56060102), Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 83.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to/and Schrock Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: August 16, 2011.
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 treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Schrock Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002 No The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Schrock Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003, 004 No The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 003, 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0263265 (Mining permit no. 11110201), Fuel Recovery, Inc., 254 Interpower Drive, Colver, PA 15927, new NPDES permit for coal refuse reprocessing in Portage Township, Cambria County, affecting 71.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Bens Creek and Spring Run, classified for the following use(s): cold water fisheries. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 17, 2011.
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 treated wastewater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Bens Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 Yes The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Bens Creek and Spring Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001, 002, and 003 Yes The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0249882 (Mining permit no. 11060101), C.M.T. Energy, Inc., 108 South Twigg Street, Box 23, Smoke Run, PA 16681, renewal of an NPDES permit associated with a surface mining permit being renewed for reclamation only in Chest Township, Cambria County, affecting 33.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Chest Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: August 1, 2011.
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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Chest Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 N Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259144 (Permit No. 33110104). P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Union Township, Jefferson County, affecting 73.2 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF; and Mill Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. TMDL: Little Mill Creek. Application received: August 25, 2011.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries A & B to Little Mill Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y C Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. 0257141 (Mining permit no. 17090104), RES Coal, LLC, 8912 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Woodward Township, Clearfield County, affecting 221 acres. Receiving streams: Whiteside Run and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishery (Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL). Application received: May 12, 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 outfall listed below discharges to: Whiteside Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF1 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. 50 The outfalls listed below discharge to: Moshannon Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF3 Y TF4 Y TF5 Y TF6 Y TF7 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.3 2.6 3.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. 50 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0122629 (Mining permit no. 5074SM1), Valley Quarries, Inc., P. O. Box 2009, Chambersburg, PA 17201, renewal of an NPDES permit for noncoal surface mine in Guilford Township, Franklin County, affecting 123.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. Application received: October 3, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Conococheague Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N NPDES No. PA0595055 (Mining permit no. 21900301), E. E. Kough Sons, P. O. Box 134, 195 Green Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241-0134 renewal of an NPDES permit for a large noncoal (industrial mineral) surface mine operation in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, affecting 117.35 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to Conodoguient Creek, classified for the following use(s): warm water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Conodoguient Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 28, 2011.
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 outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Conodoguient Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Pond 1) No The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Settleable Solids (applies only during a precipitation event and for 48 hours after) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. PA0257788 (Mining permit no. 53110301), Jerome Eckert, DBA North Penn Supply, 269 Route 6 West, Galeton, PA 16922 new NPDES permit for Non-Coal Surface Mining in Sweden Township, Potter County, affecting 18.3 acres. Receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following use(s): High Quality. Application received: July 18, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Sediment Basin) Yes There is no proposed surface discharge from the above listed facilities to the receiving stream due to the implementation of Best Management Practices.
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