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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
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Application No. 3915509, Major Amendment.
Applicant Lehigh County Authority
PO Box 3348
Allentown, PA 18106-3348[Township or Borough] Lynn Townships
Lehigh CountyResponsible Official Mr. Aurel M. Arndt
Lehigh County Authority
1053 Spruce Street
PO Box 3348
Allentown, PA 18106-3348Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Stephen A. Marcino, P.E.
Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson
1600 Market Street, Suite 520
Philadelphia, PA 19103Application Received Date December 17, 2015 Description of Action This application proposes to add storage tank & booster pumps. Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448
Application No. 5316501—Construction Public Water Supply.
Applicant Galeton Borough Authority Township/Borough West Branch Township County Potter Responsible Official Tony Adami, Chairman
Galeton Borough Authority
15 West Street
Galeton, PA 16922Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer David Walters, P.E.
Larson Design Group
1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 201
Williamsport, PA 17701Application Received January 25, 2016 Description of Action Depression of the existing weirs for about a foot to improve fish passage, the addition of new water intake structure and approximate 130 LF of intake piping, and the abandon of existing infiltration galleries in place. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Permit No. 0215537, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033[Township or Borough] Baldwin Borough and the City of Pittsburgh Responsible Official David R. Kaufman
Vice President—Engineering
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility Hays Mine water treatment plant Consulting Engineer Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Application Received Date December 14, 2015 Description of Action Replacement of the bulk sodium hypochlorite tanks. Permit No. 0215538, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033[Township or Borough] Union Township Responsible Official David R. Kaufman
Vice President—Engineering
Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Type of Facility Aldrich water treatment plant Consulting Engineer Pennsylvania American Water Company
800 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Application Received Date December 14, 2015 Description of Action Replacement of the bulk sodium hypochlorite tanks.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
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
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
WA26-1007, Water Allocations. (re-submittal) Mason- town Borough, 1 East Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461, Fayette County. The applicant is requesting the right to purchase 300,000 gallons of water from Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
WA 37-213B, Water Allocations. Pennsylvania American Water, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Water Allocation permit application renewal for the right to withdraw 8.0 MGD as a peak day from Slippery Rock Creek.
WA 37-213C, Water Allocations. Pennsylvania American Water, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, Wayne Township, Lawrence County. Water Allocation permit application requesting the right to withdraw 8.0 MGD as a peak day from Connoquenessing Creek or 8.0 MGD as a peak day from the Beaver River or a peak day of 8.0 MGD from both Connoquenessing Creek and the Beaver River combined. The water allocation is requested for a proposed new water treatment plant in the Ellwood City District.
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 Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown- fields Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Steen Residence, 1760 Moores School Road Kelly Township, Union County. Mountain Research, LLC, 825 25th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, on behalf of Ronda Steen, 1760 Moores School Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of heating oil occurred at the property as a result of a leaking aboveground storage tank. The future use of the property will remain as a residential dwelling. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Item on August 10, 2015.
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Cramer's Cashway Property, 131 Scenic Drive (SR 534), Polk Township, Monroe County. Pennsylvania Tectonics Inc., 723 Main Street, Archbald, PA 18403, on behalf of Cramer's Home Building Centers, 320 North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2198, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater impact by #2 Fuel Oil was observed during closure of an underground storage tank. The proposed future use of the site will remain a combination of residential and non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Pocono Record on August 29, 2015
DETERMINATION FOR APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and 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
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
General Permit Application No. WMGR038, Program I.D. WMGR038-NE007, Panther Creek Power Operating LLC, 4 Dennison Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. A General Permit Determination of Applicability (DOA) for the storage of processed waste tires for use as a supplemental fuel to be blended with culm at the Panther Creek Energy Facility located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. The DOA application was received in the Regional Office on December 16, 2015 and deemed administratively complete on January 26, 2016.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Waste Management Program, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
Permit Application No. 400695. Bio-Haz Solutions, 23 Tonoli Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. An application for a new medical waste processing facility located in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. The application was submitted to the Department on November 6, 2015 and was subject to the Local Municipality Involvement Process (LMIP). The LMIP meeting took place on December 21, 2015. The application was found to be administratively complete by the Northeast Regional Office on January 25, 2016.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Regional Waste Management Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T 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.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-00027A: IESI PA Bethlehem Landfill Corp. (2335 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015) for the increase in landfill capacity of approximately 3,669,600 cubic yards utilizing the existing landfill gas collection system, which is one (1) landfill gas flare currently installed at their facility in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.
This change does not represent an increase in allowable tonnage per day and no other current emission limits in the facility Title V permit will change as a result of this modification. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing, and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 48-00027. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00027A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
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: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-0271A: Ratoskey & Trainor, Inc. (240 Flint Hill Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406), for the installation and operation of a portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant and associated diesel fuel-fired engine at its existing facility, which is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.
The portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant and engine replaced the unit previously permitted under State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) No. 46-00271. The typical operating capacity of the new unit is approximately 100 tons per hour, which is less than the exemption criteria for portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plants (that are controlled with properly located water sprays or with fabric filters) of 150 tons per hour. However, the exemption criteria are based on rated capacity. Since the rated capacity of the new unit is 225 tons per hour, and the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant is unable to be permanently derated to less than 150 tons per hour, DEP requires that Ratoskey & Trainor, Inc., obtain a Plan Approval to authorize operation of the new unit.
Based on a maximum operating schedule of 3,120 hours per year, and the use of a water spray dust suppression system, the post-control particulate matter (PM) emissions from the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant figure to be less than 2 tons per year.
The engine associated with the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant conforms to U. S. EPA Interim Tier 4 emission standards. Based on the same operating schedule as the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant, the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from the engine figure to be approximately 1.3 ton per year.
Since the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant will move around at the facility, the engine is considered a nonroad engine. As such, the engine is not subject to the provisions of the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines (40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII).
In addition, Ratoskey & Trainor, Inc., has requested to maintain the flexibility granted in the SOOP for it to be permitted to operate the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant at additional temporary locations. The plan approval will include requirements addressing operation of the portable nonmetallic mineral crushing plant at additional temporary locations.
The plan approval will also include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
14-00003I: Pennsylvania State University (101P Physical Plant Bldg, University Park, PA 16802) for the construction of one 2,000 kW Cummins model DQKAB emergency generator powered by a 2,922 brake-horsepower diesel-fired Cummins QSK60 reciprocating internal combustion engine at the Water Treatment Plant at the University Park Campus located in College Township and State College Borough, Centre County. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by the Pennsylvania State University indicates that the air contamination source will comply with all regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the new source performance standards, the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, and the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the emergency generator.
The following is a brief description of the conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements:
1. Pursuant to the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and to 40 CFR § 60.4205(b), the permittee shall operate the Water Treatment Plant Generator in a manner such that the rate of emissions from the stationary reciprocating internal combustion engine does not exceed the following limitations: (a) Nitrogen Oxide—5.3 g/bhp-hr and 8.5 tons/year. (b) Carbon Monoxide—0.18 g/bhp-hr and 0.3 ton/year (c) Nonmethane Hydrocarbons—0.11 g/bhp-hr and 0.2 ton/year (d) Particulate Matter—0.04 g/bhp-hr and 0.06 ton/year (e) Sulfur Oxide—0.01 ton/year.
2. Pursuant to the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 as well as 40 CFR §§ 60.4207(b) and 63.6604(a), the diesel fuel fired in the Water Treatment Plant Generator shall comply with the following per-gallon standards: (a) Sulfur content of 15 ppm maximum. (b) Cetane index or aromatic content, as follows: (i) A minimum cetane index of 40; or (ii) A maximum aromatic content of 35 volume percent.
3. The permittee shall operate the Water Treatment Plant Generator in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 60.4211(f), which limits non-emergency operation. The permittee shall equip the Water Treatment Plant Generator with a non-resettable hour meter that logs the run-time of the engine.
4. Pursuant to 40 CFR 60.4211, the permittee shall install, configure, operate, and maintain the Water Treatment Plant Generator according to the manufacturer's emission-related written instructions; change only those emission-related settings that are permitted by the manufacturer; and meet the requirements of 40 CFR Parts 89, 94, and/or 1068, as applicable.
5. The permittee shall keep records of the following information: (a) The monthly emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur oxides (SOx) from the exhaust of the Water Treatment Plant Generator and the supporting calculations/documentation; (b) The number of hours from the non-resettable hour meter that the engine is operated on a monthly basis; (c) For each delivery of diesel fuel for this engine, a copy of the fuel certification report that verifies compliance with diesel fuel requirements. (d) Maintenance records that verifies the engine is operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations. These records shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available to the Department upon request.
6. The Water Treatment Plant Generator is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of Subparts IIII and ZZZZ for the Water Treatment Plant Generator.
The facility is a major (Title V) facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 14-00003I, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit 14-00003 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
39-00011: Lafarge Corporation (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052) for renewal of a Title V Operating Permit. This facility currently operates two (2) Portland cement kilns and ancillary equipment and three (3) emergency generators at their facility in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. As a result of the levels of particulate matter (PM/PM10/PM2.5), nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and carbon dioxide (CO) emitted this facility is considered a major stationary source subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The proposed Title V Operating Permit does not reflect any change in air emissions from the facility. This Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to ensure this facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Tom Joseph, Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-5226
26-00402: Advanced Disposal Services (1184 McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, PA 15458) for dust emissions associated with landfill refuse at the Chestnut Valley Landfill in German Township, Fayette County. This is a Title V renewal application.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
49-00012: Northumberland Terminals—DE LLC (PO Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105 for their petroleum bulk storage and distribution (Northumberland Terminal) facility located in Point Township, Northumberland County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 49-00012. The facility's main sources include a seventeen (17) storage tanks and a gasoline-distillate loading operation. The facility has potential emissions of 2 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 0.6 ton per year of carbon monoxide, 0.6 ton per year of sulfur oxides, 0.2 ton per year of particulate matter, 55.9 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 4.7 tons per year of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). No major equipment or emissions changes are being proposed by this action. The facility will continue to comply with the existing synthetic minor limitations.
This facility is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart BBBBBB—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Sections 63.11080—63.11100. The gasoline-distillate loading operation is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart XX—Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals, Sections 60.500—60.506. The tanks are subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Kb—Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, Sections 60.110b—60.117b. The emergency generator is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The emission limits, throughput limitations and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 as well as 40 CFR Parts 63 and 60.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: and Tom Joseph, Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-5226
OP-11-00377: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company Inc. (PO Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664) for mining and crushing of limestone at the Ebensburg Pulverizing Plant in Cambria Township, Cambria County. This is State Operating Permit renewal application.
30-00097: Pa. Department of Corrections (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050), for a facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit renewal for the operation of a boiler house at a prison facility, known as SCI Greene, located in Franklin Township, Greene County. This notice is a reposting to correct the estimate of projected emissions. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of five (5) boilers. These boilers (Boilers #1—#5, Source IDs 031—035, 45.0 MMBtu/hr, 45.0 MMBtu/hr, 18.0 MMBtu/hr, 4.18 MMBtu/hr, and 4.18 MMBtu/hr) are natural gas-fired with distillate oil backup. The facility also contains two, 745-bhp, compression ignition, diesel, emergency generator engines. Facility emissions are 42.7 tons of CO, 61.1 tons of NOx, 4.6 tons of PM10, 4.6 tons of PM2.5, 3.3 tons of SO2, 3.0 tons of VOC, 0.9 ton of all HAPs combined, and 61,944 tons of CO2e per year. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any equipment of 20 percent. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and the applicable requirements of 40 CFR, Part 60, Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units) and Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) and Subpart JJJJJJ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources). The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The Pa. Department of Corrections' State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 30-00097) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, mhochhause@pa.gov, fax (412) 442-4194.
56-00244: Pa. Department of Corrections (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050), for a facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit renewal for the operation of a boiler house at a prison facility, known as SCI Somerset, located in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. This notice is being reposted to change the estimate of projected emissions. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of seven (7) boilers. Five of the boilers (Boilers #1—#5, Source IDs 031—035, 33.5 MMBtu/hr, 33.5 MMBtu/hr, 13.4 MMBtu/hr, 8.4 MMBtu/hr, and 8.4 MMBtu/hr) are natural gas-fired with distillate oil backup. The sixth and seventh boilers (Boiler #6 and #7, Source IDs 036 and 037, 4.2 MMBtu/hr and 10.043 MMBtu/hr) are only fired by natural gas. The facility also contains two, 909-bhp, compression ignition, diesel, emergency generator engines. Facility emissions are 40.1 tons of CO, 58.8 tons of NOx, 4.3 tons of PM10, 4.3 tons of PM2.5, 3.4 tons of SO2, 2.8 tons of VOC, 0.9 ton of all HAPs combined, and 56,817 tons of CO2e per year. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any equipment of 20 percent. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and the applicable requirements of 40 CFR, Part 60, Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institu-tional Steam Generating Units) and Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) and Subpart JJJJJJ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources). The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The Pa. Department of Corrections' State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 56-00244) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (mhochhause@pa.gov, fax 412-442-4194).
11-00052: Pa. Department of Labor & Industry (727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905), for a facility-wide Natural Minor Operating Permit renewal for the operation of a boiler house at a vocational rehabilitation facility, known as the Hiram G. Andrews Center, located in Upper Yoder Township, Cambria County. This notice is being reposted to change the estimate of projected emissions due to a change in permit conditions. The facility contains air contamination sources consisting of two, 25.2 MMBtu/hr, natural gas-fired boilers, with fuel oil backup and four, emergency generator engines, three propane-fired (225-bhp, 225-bhp, and 120-bhp) and one diesel (225-bhp). Facility emissions are 69.5 tons of CO, 30.7 tons of NOx, 5.4 tons of PM10, 5.4 tons of PM2.5, and 1.5 ton of VOC, 11.3 tons of SO2, 0.5 ton of all HAPs combined, and 35,740 tons of CO2e per year. The facility is limited to a maximum opacity from any equipment of 20 percent. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145 and the applicable requirements of 40 CFR, Part 60, Subpart Dc (Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units) and Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) and Subpart JJJJJJ (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources). The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
The Department of Labor and Industry's State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Phil Bouse at pbouse@pa.gov or 412.442.4000.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 11-00052) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Martin L. Hochhauser, P.E., Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, mhochhause@pa.gov, fax (412) 442-4194.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Dave Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6940
20-00295: Baillie Lumber Company—Titusville Yard (45529 Highway 27, Titusville, PA 16354-5727) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the sawmill located in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include a 28.1 mmbtu/hr wood fired boiler controlled by two multiclones, natural gas boilers for backup to the wood fired boiler, miscellaneous woodworking operations controlled by a baghouse, a wood waste transferring system controlled with a baghouse, a metal parts washer, a boiler blow down water evaporation pond, a stenciling operation, a dip tank, and eighteen wood drying kilns. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act. The wood fired boiler is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—NESHAPS for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers—Area Source. The facility has indicated the potential emissions for all the sources combined at the facility are: PM—25.56 TPY; PM10—10.51 TPY; PM2.5—6.5 TPY; SOx—3.35 TPY; NOx—68.67 TPY; CO—80.82 TPY; VOC—15.26 TPY; and HAPs—5.58 TPY.
27-00039: Catalyst Energy Incorporated, Endeavor Plant (424 S 27th Street, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-8938) for a Natural Minor Permit to operate a gas production and distribution facility located in Hickory Township, Forest County. The updated emitting sources are: 1) Gas Compressor Caterpillar G3306TA rated at 203 HP; 2) Equipment leaks; 3) Ethylene Glycol Dehydrator; and, 4) Refrigerant Compressor, Waukesha F817G rated at 125 HP. The Refrigerant Compressor is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. All applicable conditions of Subpart ZZZZ have been included in the source level of the permit. The facility is a natural minor. The emissions from the facility are less than Title V threshold limits. The potential emissions from the facility as stated in permit renewal application are as follows: NOx—6.329 Tons per year; CO—2.31 TPY; and, VOC—6.329 TPY.
61-00206: Renovex (1028 Stevenson Road, Grove City, PA 16127-7918) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the reprocessing of old used propane cylinders located in Barkeyville Borough, Venango County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include a cylinder washer, shot blast operation, spray paint booth, curing oven, and propane storage tanks. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507
48-00105A: Reeb Millwork Corp. (600 Brighton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015) for their facility in City of Bethlehem, Northampton 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 Reeb Millwork Corp. (600 Brighton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015) for their facility in City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00105A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-00105A is for the installation and operation of six (6) paint spray booths. The main emissions from the source is VOCs. The new sources will meet all applicable requirements. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00105A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Denied
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
56961303 and NPDES No. PA0214957, Svonavec, Inc., (2555 New Centerville Road, Rockwood, PA 15557). To renew the permit for the Milford Mine in Milford Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on May 11, 2010. Application received February 24, 2010. Permit denied January 19, 2016.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
32841602 and NPDES No. PA0092631. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Clymer Tipple in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 19, 2016. Application received August 21, 2015.
03951601 and NPDES No. PA0002275. Murray Keystone Processing, Inc., (46226 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950). To transfer the permit for the Keystone Cleaning Plant in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES permit from Keystone Coal Mining Corporation to Murray Keystone Processing, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 20, 2016. Application received October 6, 2015.
63841303. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, (PO Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). To renew the permit for the Marianna Mine No. 58 in Amwell Township, Washington County. No discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on January 25, 2016. Application received October 13, 2015.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56110106 and NPDES No. PA0263273, Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 1576 Stoystown Road, P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Lincoln Township, Somerset County, affecting 107.7 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Quemahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 15, 2016.
Permit No. 56120105 and NPDES No. PA0268968, Coal Loaders, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P. O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, transfer of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine from PBS Coals, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541, located in Somerset Township, Somerset County, affecting 44.3 acres. Receiving streams: East Branch Coxes Creek classified for the following use: trout stocked fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Site ID No. 623843 Milford Township Municipal Authority Primary Facility No. 683209, Rockwood Interconn Subfacility No. 926821. Application received: January 15, 2016.
Permit No. 11100103 and NPDES No. PA0263028, E.P. Bender Coal Co., Inc., P. O. Box 594, Carrolltown, PA 15722, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Reade Township, Cambria County, affecting 86.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Clear Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Permit No. 4274SM5 and NPDES No. PA0262218, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Broad Top Township, Bedford County, affecting 11.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Six Mile Run classified for the following use: warm water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Saxton Municipal Water Authority. Application received: January 21, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
33050103. Cookport Coal Co., Inc. (425 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 65.7 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Nicely Run and Nicely Run, unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17813024 and NPDES PA060877. EnerCorp, Inc. (1310 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Bradford Township, Clearfield County affecting 8.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to the West Branch of Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): WWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 28, 2015.
17000107 and NPDES PA0242951. King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Woodward and Bigler Townships, Clearfield County affecting 167.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Upper Morgan Run and Goss Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 31, 2015.
14940101 and NPDES PA0219932. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Rush Township, Centre County affecting 522.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Moshannon Creek and Moshannon Creek classified for the following use(s): TSF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 8, 2016.
17120101 and NPDES PA0257893. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine located in Lumber City Borough, Clearfield County affecting 55.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): CWF and WWF respectively. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 15, 2016.
17050104 and NPDES PA0256200. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P. O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 295.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to North Camp Run to North Camp Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 23, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 54693031R6. Joe Kuperavage Coal Company, (916 Park Avenue, Port Carbon, PA 17965), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County affecting 307.5 acres, receiving stream: Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: January 8, 2016.
Permit No. 40663023R6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225207. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 640.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Permit No. 40663023C15 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225207. Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction of an existing anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing, refuse disposal and preparation plant operation to update the post-mining land use from woodland to unmanaged natural habitat in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 640.0 acres, receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Permit No. 40663027R6. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 154.9 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Permit No. 40663027C17. Jeddo-Highland Coal Company, (46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701), correction of an existing anthracite surface mine and refuse disposal operation to update the post-mining land use from woodland to unmanaged natural habitat in Hazle Township, Luzerne County affecting 154.9 acres, receiving stream: Black Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 05160801, Daniel L. Harbaugh, Jr., 111 Hammond Hill Road, Fishertown, PA 15539. Commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in East St. Clair Township, Bedford County affecting 5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Adams Run to Dunning Creek classified for the following use: warm water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 12, 2016.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
25100303. McDonald Sand & Gravel, Inc. (11425 Neiger Road, Girard, PA 16417) Renewal of existing NPDES Permit No. PA0258997 in Springfield Township, Erie County. Receiving steams: Unnamed tributary to Crooked Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: January 19, 2016.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
1474301 and NPDES PA0220248. Graymont (PA) Inc. (965 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823). NPDES renewal for continue operation and reclamation of a large noncoal surface mine site located in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 1,110.3 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch. Application received: December 24, 2015.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
Permit No. 58160301. F.S. Lopke Contracting, Inc., (3430 SR 434, Apalachin, NY 13732). Commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 48.95 acres, receiving stream: Tunkhannock Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 21, 2015.
Permit No. 4873SM10C and NPDES No. PA0595284. Codorus Stone & Supply Co., Inc., (135 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17402). Renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Manchester Township, York County affecting 140.4 acres, receiving stream: Codorus Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2016.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0262358 (Mining Permit No. 56090103), Mountaineer Mining Corporation, 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface mining of coal in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 45.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed tributaries to Buffalo Creek, classified for the following use(s): Cold Water Fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Buffalo Creek TMDL. Application received: January 8, 2016.
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 ''A'' to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 003 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 003 (<=10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary ''B'' to Buffalo Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 004 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 004, 005 (Dry Weather) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 004, 005 (<=10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 (>10-yr/24-hrPrecip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0226939 (Permit No. 16940308). County Landfill, Inc. (Republic Services, 11 Boggs Road, P. O. Box 47, Imperial, PA 15126) Renewal of an NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Farmington Township, Clarion County, affecting 189.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Toby Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Lower Clarion River. Application received: October 14, 2015.
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 Clarion River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP-1 N 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) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1The parameter is applicable at all times.
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