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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.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10120104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259357. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Allegheny Township, Butler County affecting 112.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to North Branch Bear Creek and North Branch Bear Creek. Application received: November 7, 2012. Application Withdrawn: February 21, 2013.
5380-10120104-E-1. Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Application for a stream encroachment to conduct mining activities within 100 feet of unnamed tributary No. 1 to North Branch Bear Creek in Allegheny Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to North Branch Bear Creek and North Branch Bear Creek. Application received: November 7, 2012. Application Withdrawn: February 21, 2013.
10090101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258733. Annandale Quarries, Inc. (219 Goff Station Road, Boyers, PA 16020) Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Venango & Marion Townships, Butler County affecting 21.4 acres. Receiving streams: Seaton Creek. This application also includes a transfer proposal from Quality Aggregates, Inc. (4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15205) Application received: March 30, 2009. Transfer application received: December 27, 2011. Application Withdrawn: February 22, 2013.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
11040701 and NPDES No. PA0235717. AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). To renew the permit for the Refuse Area No. 1 in Portage Township, Cambria County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 12, 2013. Application received September 14, 2012.
26970702 and NPDES No. PA0215112. Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., (PO Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). To renew the permit for the LaBelle Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 19, 2013. Application received December 12, 2012.
30861601 and NPDES No. PA0214256. Coresco, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501). To renew the permit for the Dunkard Preparation Plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 20, 2013. Application received December 17, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
10820122 and NPDES Permit No. PA0604852. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface, auger and limestone removal in Marion & Mercer Townships, Butler County affecting 598.6 acres. Revision to add sediment/treatment ponds to the NPDES is also included in this submission. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 15, 2013.
1270-10820122-E-2. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Application for a stream encroachment to mine through and reconstruct a portion of unnamed tributary No. 1 to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek in Marion & Mercer Townships, Butler County. Receiving streams: Two unnamed tributaries to North Branch Slippery Rock Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: February 15, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17130103 and NPDES PA0269557 Waroquier Coal Company (P. O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 26.0 acres. Receiving streams: Orr's Run to West Branch Susquehanna River classified for the following uses: Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: February 11, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
54020201C5. Stoudt's Ferry Preparation Co., Inc., (P. O. Box 279, St. Clair, PA 17970), incidental boundary correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, to add 3.0 acres for a total of 69.0 acres, receiving stream: Mill Creek, classified for the following use: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: February 7, 2013.
54030201R2. Devil's Hole, Inc., (P. O. Box 559, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972), renewal for reclamation activities only of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County affecting 28.1 acres, receiving stream: Good Spring, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: February 14, 2013.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times.
A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
26970401 and NPDES Permit No. PA0202100. Laurel Aggregates of Delaware, LLC (1600 Market Street, 38th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102). NPDES renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in Springhill Township, Fayette County, affecting 87.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run and Rubles Run, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: February 11, 2013.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
08040301. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, Suite 203, State College, PA 16803-1649). Revisions to an existing large noncoal permit to add 3.8 acres and 08111002GP-104 located in Canton Township, Bradford County affecting 22.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Towanda Creek and Towanda Creek classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 15, 2013.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
58910301C5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0595454. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., (3430 SR 434, Appalachian, NY 13732), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County affecting 204.0 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 11, 2013.
58050853. John E. Freitag, (102 Pine Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Gina Halecky, Patty Wiktor, Mary Gehman and George Banko. Application received: February 19, 2013.
7974SM1C7 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594121. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, (7660 Imperail Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County affecting 103.2 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stock fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: February 19, 2013.
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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA008966 (Mining Permit No. 14831301), Pennsylvania Mines, LLC, (2 North 9th Street, Allentown, PA 18101). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Rushton Mine in Rush and Decantur Townships, Centre County for reclamation/water treatment only. Surface Acres Affected 121.1, Underground Acres Affected 5,912.0. Receiving stream: Moshannon Creek, classified for the following use: TSW. Moshannon Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on July 5, 2012. Application received October 27, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Moshannon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 51` 59" Long: 78° 14` 50") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.08 - Iron (mg/l) 0.3 0.6 0.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 0.9 Suspended Solids (ml/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 26 51 64 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Moshannon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 52` 02" Long: 78° 13` 53") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.09 - 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 Suspended Solids (ml/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Moshannon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 52` 13" Long: 78° 14` 35") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.09 - 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 Suspended Solids (ml/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Moshannon Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 51` 59" Long: 78° 14` 42") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 8.63 - Iron (mg/l) 0.4 0.7 0.9 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 0.9 Suspended Solids (ml/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 31 61 76 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0006874 (Mining Permit No. 32841321), Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, (400 Overview Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the O'Donnell No. 3 Mine in Washington Township, Indiana County and Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County for reclamation/water treatment only. Surface Acres Affected 17.3, Underground Acres Affected 725.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to South Branch Plum Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on November 29, 2012. Application received May 11, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to South Branch Plum Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 43` 47" Long: 79° 15` 34") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.077 Iron (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 0.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.8 2.2 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 25 49 62 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0215449 (Mining Permit No. 03861601), McVille Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the McVille Coal Preparation Plant in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County. Surface Acres Affected 16.9, Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on January 16, 2013. Application received September 10, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 42` 47.2" Long: 79° 35` 1.3") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.003 - Iron (mg/l) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 1.9 2.4 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 39 78 97 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 42` 46" Long: 79° 35` 04") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.46 - Iron (mg/l) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 29 58 73 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0215031 (Mining Permit No. 33971301), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Dora No. 8 Mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County and North Mahoning Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 23.7, Underground Acres Affected 2,848.6. Receiving stream: Mahoning Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on February 6, 2013. Application received July 30, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Mahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 55` 08" Long: 79° 04` 36") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 2.1 - Iron (mg/l) 1.6 3.1 3.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 20 39 49 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Mahoning Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 55` 13" Long: 79° 04` 47") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.95 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0214558 (Mining Permit No. 03870701), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Coal Refuse Disposal No. 2 in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. Note: an in-process permit transfer for this site from TJS Mining, Inc. is pending. Receiving streams: Dutch Run and Unnamed Tributary to Dutch Run, both classified for the following use: CWF. Crooked Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 6, 2009. Application received January 13, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 41` 29" Long: 79° 18` 35") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.09 Iron (mg/l) 1.3 2.6 3.2 Manganese (mg/l) 0.9 1.7 2.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 41 82 103 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Dutch Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 41` 36" Long: 78° 18` 29") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 4.79 Iron (mg/l) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Manganese (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.8 1.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 40 79 99 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0236039 (Mining Permit No. 32111601), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Blairsville Preparation Plant in Burrell Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 44.4. Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributaries to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 26, 2011. Application received January 13, 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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary #1 to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 26` 41" Long: 79° 15` 04") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.94 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary #2 to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 26` 40" Long: 79° 14` 42") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.54 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary #1 to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 26` 30" Long: 79° 14` 46") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 1.06 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.38 0.75 0.94 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 NPDES No. PA0235997 (Mining Permit No. 32101601), Britt Energies, Inc., (PO Box 515, Indiana, PA 15701). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Appalachia Coal Yard in White Township, Indiana County a new coal preparation plant. Surface Acres Affected 24.3. Receiving stream: Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: TSF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 23, 2010. Application received May 20, 2010.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 34` 11" Long: 79° 06` 52") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 3.4 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 002 discharges to: Yellow Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 34` 16" Long: 79° 07` 00") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.54 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 1.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 NPDES No. PA0213683 (Mining Permit No. 32850701), AMFIRE Mining Company, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Clymer Refuse Disposal Site in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 143.8. Receiving streams: Dixon Run, Unnamed Tributary to Dixon Run, and Unnamed Tributary to Buck Run, all classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on June 20, 2012. Application received January 20, 2012.
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.
Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 41` 01" Long: 79° 00` 21") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 1.6 2.49 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 0.95 1.48 2.375 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.16 1.875 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 007 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Buck Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 (Lat: 40° 41` 04" Long: 78° 59` 59") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 3.0 4.67 7.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 2.80 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.7 2.64 4.25 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 008 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Buck Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 41` 04" Long: 79° 59` 59") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 3.0 4.67 7.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.9 2.96 4.75 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.8 2.80 4.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 009 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 40° 41` 08" Long: 79° 00` 14") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.0099 - Iron (mg/l) 1.50 2.34 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 0.95 1.48 2.375 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.16 1.875 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Outfall 010 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 010 (Lat: 40° 41` 22" Long: 79° 00` 24") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 2.1 3.27 5.25 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 2.49 4 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.0 1.59 2.5 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50.0 100.0 125 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 011 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Buck Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 (Lat: 40° 41` 16" Long: 79° 00` 00") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - REPORT Iron (mg/l) 1.4 2.18 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 2.80 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.70 1.09 1.75 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 50.2 100.4 125.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 012 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 (Lat: 40° 41` 22" Long: 79° 00` 29") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.0124 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 4.67 7.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 3.12 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.55 2.42 3.875 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 56.0 112.0 140 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0213438 (Mining Permit No. 30841307), Emerald Coal Resources, LP, (PO Box 1020, 158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1 in Franklin and Whiteley Townships, Greene County. Surface Acres Affected 559.28, Underground Acres Affected 19,694.34. Receiving streams: South Fork Tenmile Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Monongahela River, Receiving streams: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork and Unnamed Tributary to Frosty Run, both classified for the following use: TSF. Whiteley Creek Watershed. Receiving streams: Smith Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek, Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run, Unnamed Tributary to Coal Lick Run, Grimes Run, and Unnamed Tributary to Toll Gate Run, all classified for the following use: WWF. The application was considered administratively complete on March 2, 2006. Application received January 6, 2006.
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.
Outfall 002 discharges to: South Fork Tenmile Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 39° 53` 49.2" Long: 80° 11` 50.4") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.504 - Iron (mg/l) 1.1 2.3 2.8 Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.3 1.7 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.6 1.1 1.4 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 70 140 175 Chlorides (mg/l) 850 1699 2124 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 1847 3693 4617 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: South Fork Tenmile Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 39° 53` 49" Long: 80° 11` 53.9") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.014 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Smith Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 39° 53` 14" Long: 80° 11` 33") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.014 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 009 discharges to: Smith Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 39° 50` 02" Long: 80° 12` 22") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.039 - Iron (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.7 Manganese (mg/l) 0.7 1.4 1.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.1 1.3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 51 101 127 Chlorides (mg/l) 280 559 699 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 608 1215 1519 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 012 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 012 (Lat: 39° 52` 38.5" Long: 80° 09` 59.7") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.369 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 013 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Coal Lick Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 013 (Lat: 39° 52` 23.1" Long: 80° 07` 34.3") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.36 - Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 4.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.25 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 40 79 99 Chlorides (mg/l) 182 363 454 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 395 789 987 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 014 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 014 (Lat: 39° 51` 03.1" Long: 80° 08` 18.7") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.36 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 35 70 88 Chlorides (mg/l) 192 384 480 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 418 835 1044 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 015 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Dyers Fork
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015 (Lat: 39° 51` 11.1" Long: 80° 08` 25") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.576 - Iron (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.4 Manganese (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 37 73 92 Chlorides (mg/l) 187 374 467 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 407 814 1018 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 016 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Frosty Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016 (Lat: 39° 52` 11" Long: 80° 05` 15") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.288 - Iron (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.4 Manganese (mg/l) 0.6 1.2 1.6 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 39 78 95 Chlorides (mg/l) 181 361 452 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 392 784 980 Sulfates (mg/l) 250 250 250 Selenium (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 017 discharges to: Grimes Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 017 (Lat: 39° 54` 16" Long: 80° 09` 06") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.36 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 018 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Toll Gate Road
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 018 (Lat: 39° 54` 47" Long: 80° 12` 16") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.576 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA0095966 (Mining Permit No. 32851601), P&N Coal Company, Inc., (PO Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Hillman Tipple in Banks Township, Indiana County. Surface Acres Affected 18.0. Receiving streams: Bear Run and Unnamed Tributary to Bear Run, both classified for the following use: CWF. Bear Run Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on August 7, 2012. Application received May 10, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Bear Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 54` 11" Long: 78° 50` 54") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.15 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Bear Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 54` 09" Long: 78° 50` 56") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.15 - Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.3 0.5 0.6 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Specific Conductance (umho) - - REPORT NPDES No. PA.0235377 (Mining Permit No. 11841603), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, (One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650). A revision to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Portage Plant in Portage Township, Cambria County to change the water handling plan and outfall effluent limits. Surface Acres Affected 56.0. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on August 17, 2012. Application received June 14, 2012.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 23` 32" Long: 78° 39` 15") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 23` 33" Long: 78° 39` 17") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 21") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 004 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 23` 35" Long: 78° 39` 14") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 23` 39" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 006 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 23` 36" Long: 78° 39` 25") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 007 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 007 (Lat: 40° 23` 27" Long: 78° 39` 32") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 008 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 27") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Outfall 009 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Spring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 (Lat: 40° 23` 29" Long: 78° 39` 04") are:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - 0.8 - Iron (mg/l) 0.8 1.5 1.9 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5 1.0 1.3 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.4 0.75 0.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) 50 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - REPORT Sulfates (mg/l) - - REPORT Chlorides (mg/l) - - REPORT Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0258547 (Permit No. 33080105). Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Perry & Young Townships, Jefferson County, affecting 435.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: December 4, 2012.
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 Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA N TB1 N TB2 N TC N TD N TE1 N TE2 N TF N TG N TH N TI N TJ N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A N B N C N D N E N F N G N H N I N J N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous 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 NPDES No. PA0227625 (Permit No. 10970105). State Industrie, Inc. (P. O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Concord & Fairview Townships, Butler County, affecting 4.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received: February 8, 2013.
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 Bear Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
NPDES No. 0257605 (Mining Permit No. 17110103), AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650, new NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Girard Township, Clearfield County, affecting 257 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributaries to Bald Hill Run to the West Branch Susquehanna River, classified for the following use: Cold Water Fishes (West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL). Application received: March 29, 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 West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL requires aluminum effluent limits to be 0.75 mg/L average monthly (1.5 mg/L maximum daily and 1.9 mg/L instantaneous maximum).
The outfalls listed below discharge to: Bald Hill Run and tributaries to Bald Hill Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TF-1 Y TF-2 Y TF-3 Y TF-4 Y TF-5 Y SP-A Y SP-B Y SP-C Y SP-D Y SP-E Y Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0595978 on Surface Mining Permit Nos. 49803201 and 49803202. Reading Anthracite Company, (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an NPDES Permit for anthracite surface mine operations in Zerbe Township, Northumberland County, affecting 221.0 acres. Receiving stream: Zerbe Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. A TMDL for metals and pH has been established for Zerbe Run within the Mahanoy Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: July 19, 2010.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 0.036 MDG.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Zerbe Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No E&S (BAT Limits apply to E&S/Stormwater Discharges) 002 No MDT The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 002 reflect the WLA in the TMDL.
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.4 2.8 3.5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 NPDES No. PA0593010 on Surface Mining Permit No. 54783702. Reading Anthracite Company, (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine operation in New Castle Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 512.0 acres. Receiving stream: West Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. A TMDL exists for metals and pH for West Branch Schuylkill River. Application received: July 24, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfalls listed below discharge to West Branch Schuylkill River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No E&S 002 No E&S These discharges are specifically addressed in the TMDL. No WLA is established for stormwater/E&S discharges.
NPDES No. PA0123293 on Surface Mining Permit Nos. 54713002 and 54860108. Reading Anthracite Company, (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine operation in New Castle Township and St. Clair Borough Schuylkill County, affecting 1,687.0 acres. Receiving streams: East Branch Norwegian Creek to East Branch Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. A TMDL for this stream exists for Metals and pH for East Branch Norwegian Creek within the East Branch Schuylkill River Watershed. Application received: January 2, 2013.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is 5.60 MDG.
The outfall listed below discharge to East Branch Norwegian Creek to East Branch Schuylkill River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No MDT The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 reflect the WLA in the TMDL.
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.75 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 NPDES No. PA0592897 on Coal Mining Activity Permit No. 54851603. Carbon & Metal Technologies, LLC, (P. O. Box 100, Spring Glen, PA 17978), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite coal preparation plant operation in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 23.6 acres. Receiving stream: Pine Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. A TMDL for Metals and pH exists for Pine Creek. Application received: May 9, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall listed below discharge to Pine Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type M1 No E&S This permit is specifically addressed in this TMDL. No waste load allocation has been assigned as this discharge is E&S/Stormwater only.
NPDES No. PA0224189 on Underground Mining Permit No. 54011301. Alfred Brown Coal, (71 Hill Road, Hegins, PA 17938), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite underground mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County, affecting 36.5 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. A TMDL for Metals & pH has been set for the Schuylkill River. Application received: August 31, 2012.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 is 0.10 MGD.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No MDT The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 reflect the WLA in the TMDL.
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0595454 on Surface Mining Permit No. 58910201. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., (3430 SR 434, Appalachian, NY 13732), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a sandstone quarry operation in Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, affecting 204.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: February 12, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Pond 002 No Sedimentation Pond
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