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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.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief— Telephone: 484-250-5920.
23-0034: Villanova University (800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085) for a Plan Approval at the facility located in Radnor Township, Delaware County. The Plan Approval allows for the installation of six new emergency generators (EGEN). All six EGENs have gas fired engines that are subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart JJJJ. The Plan Approval contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
14-00002S: Graymont (PA) Inc. (965 East College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823-6823) for the proposed utilization of natural gas in kilns 6 & 7 which are located at the Pleasant Gap site in Spring Township, Centre County. The application is also requesting Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO).
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) review of the information submitted by Graymont (PA), Inc. indicates that each of the PALs complies with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to PALs, as specified in the New Source Review (NSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]. The PALs were established in accordance with the applicable provisions as specified under 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(f) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(6). Additionally, the Department's review of the information and emissions data submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources to be modified (Source IDs P408 and P413 of Title V Operating Permit No: 14-00002) will comply with all applicable Federal and State air regulatory requirements, including the best available technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on these findings, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval with PM-10 BAT emission restrictions for the proposed modifications and pertaining to the NOx (expressed as NO2) and CO PALs.
The PAL permit will apply to all stationary sources in operation at the Graymont (PA), Inc. facility during the PAL effective period. The current NOx- and CO- emitting sources at the facility are, as follow: kilns 6, 7 & 8 (Source IDs P408, P413 and P418); the stand-by emergency generator-engines (Source IDs P321 and P328); the CalAg generator-engine (Source ID P320A); the winterization heaters/engines (Source IDs P321A); the propane- and No. 2 oil-fired combustion units/space heaters (Source ID 032); and the pulverized limestone dryer associated with Source ID P310.
The facility is a major facility. If the Department determines that the sources are modified in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specification of the application for Plan Approval 14-00002S, the requirements established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V Operating Permit TVOP No: 14-00002 pursuant to the administrative amendment provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The following is a list of the conditions which the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
1. At least 60 calendar days prior to the performance of EPA reference method testing, a test protocol shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval. At least 15 calendar days prior to commencing an emission testing program, notification as to the date and time of testing shall be given to the Northcentral Regional Office. Complete test reports shall be submitted to the Department no later than 60 calendar days after completion of the on-site testing portion of an EPA reference method test program. All submittals shall meet all applicable requirements specified in the most current version of the Department's Source Testing Manual. All stack testing shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection.
2. The permittee shall monitor the NOx and CO emissions from each emissions unit at the facility in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(m) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(12).
3. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall comply with the following recordkeeping requirements as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this condition.
(a) The permittee shall retain a copy of the records necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa) pertaining to the PAL requirements, including the 12-month rolling total emissions of each PAL pollutant for each emissions unit at the facility, for 5 years. These records shall be retrievable onsite.
(b) The permittee shall retain a copy of the following records for the duration of the PAL effective period plus 5 years: (i) A copy of the PAL permit application and any applications for revisions to the PAL; and (ii) Each annual certification of compliance pursuant to title V and the data relied on in certifying the compliance.
4. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall record maximum potential emissions without considering enforceable emissions limitations or operational restrictions for an emissions unit during a period of time that there is no monitoring data.
5. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall comply with the applicable requirements pertaining to reporting and notification, as specified under 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(o) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(14).
(b) The semiannual report deadlines are March 1 for the July 1 through December 31 reporting period and September 1 for the January 1 through June reporting period. For each month in the reporting period, the reports shall contain the 12-month rolling total emissions of each PAL pollutant for each emissions unit at the facility. Additionally, the semiannual reports shall contain all of the information as specified under 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(o)(2)(ii) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(14)(i).
6. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218(g)]
The emissions from a new source that requires a plan approval shall be the minimum attainable through the use of Best Available Technology (BAT). A physical change or change in method of operation at an existing emissions unit will not be subject to BAT requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 unless the emissions unit is modified so that the fixed capital cost of new components exceeds 50% of the fixed capital cost that would be required to construct a comparable entirely new emissions unit.
7. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) Each of the following Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) in this condition is effective on the issuance date of Plan Approval No: 14-00002S:
The emissions of CO, including fugitive emissions, from the facility shall be less than 913.5 tons in any 12 consecutive month period;
The emissions of NOx (expressed as NO2), including fugitive emissions, from the facility shall be less than 1,067.9 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
(b) The PALs shall have an effective period of 10 years from the issuance date of Plan Approval No: 14-00002S. Each PAL shall expire at the end of the PAL effective period, unless a complete application according to 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(k)(3) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(10)(iii) is submitted to the Department at least 6 months prior to, but not earlier than 18 months prior to the PAL's expiration date, (10 years from Plan Approval 14-00002S Issuance).
Upon expiration of a PAL, the permittee is subject to the requirements specified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(j) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(9) for that pollutant.
(c) If an application to renew each PAL is submitted according to the requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.218(k) and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)(10) then the PALs shall continue to be effective until the revised permit with the renewed PALs is issued.
(d) For each month during the PAL effective period after the first 12 months of establishing a PAL, the permittee shall show that the sum of the monthly emissions of each PAL pollutant from each emissions unit at the facility for the previous 12 consecutive months is less than the applicable PAL. For each month during the first 11 months from the PAL effective date, the permittee shall show that the sum of the preceding monthly emissions (of each PAL pollutant) from the PAL effective date for each emissions unit at the facility is less than the applicable PAL. The calculations of monthly emissions shall include emissions from startups, shutdowns and malfunctions.
8. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall operate continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) to determine emissions of NOx (expressed as NO2) and CO from each of the kilns associated with Source IDs P408, P413 and P418 in any calendar month and in any 12 consecutive month period, in units of tons. The CEMS shall comply with all applicable requirements as specified in the terms and conditions in the facility's Title V Operating Permit No: 14-00002 and in Plan Approvals No: 14-00002N, 14-00002P and 14-00002S. Each certified CEMS shall sample, analyze and record data at least every 15 minutes while the respective kiln is in operation including periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction.
9. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
At all times of operation, the permittee shall monitor the fuel usage of each of the propane- and No. 2 oil-fired combustion sources associated with Source ID 032, in units of gallons, to determine and record their propane or No. 2 oil fuel usage in any calendar month.
10. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the propane-fired combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 in any calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.013-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total propane fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the No. 2 oil-fired combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 in any calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.02-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total No. 2 oil usage in the previous calendar month.
(c) The emissions of NOx (expressed as NO2) from Source ID 032 shall be determined by the sum of the NOx emissions from all combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 on a monthly basis.
(d) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx from Source ID 032 to show compliance with the NOx PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
11. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the propane-fired combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.0075-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total propane fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the No. 2 oil-fired combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.005-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total No. 2 oil usage in the previous calendar month.
(c) The emissions of CO from Source ID 032 shall be determined by the sum of the CO emissions from all combustion sources associated with Source ID 032 on a monthly basis.
(d) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of CO from Source ID 032 to show compliance with the CO PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
12. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
At all times of operation, the permittee shall monitor the natural gas, No. 2 oil and propane usages of the dryer associated with Source ID P310, in units of MMscf for natural gas and gallons for No. 2 oil and propane, to determine and record its natural gas, No. 2 oil and propane fuel usages in any calendar month.
13. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using natural gas as fuel to operate. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 10.4-pound CO per MMscf emission factor and the total natural gas fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using No. 2 oil as fuel to operate. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.008-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total No. 2 oil fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(c) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using propane as fuel to operate. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.0075-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total propane fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(d) The emissions of CO from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 shall be determined by the sum of the CO emissions calculations for all fuels on a monthly basis.
(e) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of CO from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 to show compliance with the CO PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
14. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using natural gas as fuel to operate. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 160-pound NOx per MMscf emission factor and the total natural gas fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using No. 2 oil as fuel to operate. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.024-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total No. 2 oil fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(c) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 in any calendar month, while it is using propane as fuel to operate. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.013-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total propane fuel usage in the previous calendar month.
(d) The emissions of NOx (expressed as NO2) from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 shall be determined by the sum of the NOx emissions calculations for all fuels on a monthly basis.
(e) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx from the dryer associated with Source ID P310 to show compliance with the NOx PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
15. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
At all times of operation, the permittee shall monitor the diesel fuel usage of each of the winterization heaters associated with Source ID P321A, in units of gallons, to determine and record its fuel usage in any calendar month.
16. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) and CO emissions from the winterization heaters associated with Source ID P321A in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.05-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total diesel fuel usage in the previous calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.15-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total diesel fuel usage in the previous calendar month. The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx and CO from the winterization heaters associated with Source ID P321A to show compliance with the NOx and CO PALs, as well as the supporting information and data.
17. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
At all times of operation, the permittee shall monitor the diesel fuel usage of the engine associated with Source ID P320A, in units of gallons, to determine and record its fuel usage in any calendar month.
18. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) and CO emissions from the engine associated with Source ID P320A in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.04-pound CO per gallon emission factor and the total diesel fuel usage in the previous calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.27-pound NOx per gallon emission factor and the total diesel fuel usage in the previous calendar month. The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx and CO from the engine associated with Source ID P320A to show compliance with the NOx and CO PALs, as well as the supporting information and data.
19. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
At all times of operation, the permittee shall monitor the hours of operation of the kiln 6 aux engine, kiln 7 aux. engine and kiln 7 WHB powerhouse engine associated with Source ID P321 to determine and record each engine's total run-time in any calendar month.
20. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the kiln 6 aux engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 2.9-pound NOx per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the kiln 7 aux engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 1.6-pound NOx per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(c) The permittee shall keep records of the NOx (expressed as NO2) emissions from the kiln 7 WHB powerhouse engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The NOx emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 9.4-pound NOx per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(d) The emissions of NOx (expressed as NO2) from the engines associated with Source ID P321 shall be determined by the sum of the NOx emissions calculations for each engine on a monthly basis.
(e) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx from the engines associated with Source ID P321 to show compliance with the NOx PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
21. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
(a) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the kiln 6 aux engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 0.8-pound CO per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(b) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the kiln 7 aux engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 1.1-pound CO per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(c) The permittee shall keep records of the CO emissions from the kiln 7 WHB powerhouse engine associated with Source ID P321 in any calendar month. The CO emissions calculations shall be determined monthly using the 3.2-pound CO per hour emission factor and the total run-time in the previous calendar month.
(d) The emissions of CO from the engines associated with Source ID P321 shall be determined by the sum of the CO emissions calculations for each engine on a monthly basis.
(e) The permittee shall keep records of the 12-month rolling total emissions of CO from the engines associated with Source ID P321 to show compliance with the CO PAL, as well as the supporting information and data.
22. [25 Pa. Code § 127.218 and 40 CFR 52.21(aa)]
The permittee shall comply with the terms and conditions of Plan Approval 14-00002P and keep monthly records of the emissions of NOx and CO emissions from Source ID P328 in any calendar month and the 12-month rolling total emissions of NOx and CO from the engine associated with Source ID P328 to show compliance with the NOx and CO PALs, as well as the supporting information and data.
23. Pursuant to the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the PM-10 emissions (including condensable particulate matter) from Source ID P408 while it is firing any natural gas shall not exceed an outlet concentration in the exhaust from the ID C408 fabric collector equal to 0.014 grain per dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf).
24. Pursuant to the best available technology provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the PM-10 emissions (including condensable particulate matter) from Source ID P413 while it is firing any natural gas shall not exceed an outlet concentration in the exhaust from the ID C413B fabric collector equal to 0.005 grain per dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf).
25. [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR 52.21(r)]
For each Source ID P408 and P413, the permittee shall continuously monitor and keep accurate and comprehensive records of the kiln operating conditions including the fuel blends and usages, the stone feed, the lime production, the control device parameter data, and the opacity to determine, in conjunction with the data obtained from the Department-approved stack test performances, the particulate matter, PM-10 and PM2.5 emissions in any one of the 5 calendar years following the date on which natural gas has first been fired for non-preheat purposes.
26. [25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and 40 CFR 52.21(r)]
(a) The permittee shall perform stack testing on each Source ID P408 and P413 to demonstrate compliance with the BAT PM-10 emission restriction. The permittee shall also perform stack testing on each Source ID P408 and P413 for particulate matter (filterable and condensable), PM-10 (including condensable particulate matter), and PM2.5 (including condensable particulate matter) to obtain emissions data and the kiln operating conditions data which affect the emissions of these pollutants. The initial stack testing shall be performed no later than 180 days after the date on which natural gas has first been fired for non-preheat purposes, using the methods and procedures as approved by the Department in accordance with the PA DEP Source Testing Manual. Additionally, all initial stack testing on each Source ID P408 and P413 shall be conducted while it is operating on natural gas at maximum routine operating conditions. The permittee shall notify the Department of the date on which natural gas is first fired in each Source ID P408 and P413 for non-preheat purposes within 15 days.
(b) After the completion of the initial stack testing, subsequent stack testing on each Source ID P408 and P413 shall be conducted one time in each 3-year calendar period following the previous stack testing. All subsequent stack testing on each Source ID P408 and P413 shall be conducted while each source is operating on natural gas at maximum routine operating conditions. Additionally, all subsequent stack testing shall be performed using the methods and procedures as approved by the Department in accordance with the PA DEP Source Testing Manual, while each Source ID P408 and P413. The Department may revise the frequency of subsequent stack testing based upon the stack test results.
27. The permittee shall monitor the particulate matter emissions (filterable and condensable) from each Source ID P408 and P413 in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(iii).
28. The permittee shall monitor the PM-10 emissions (including condensable particulate matter) from each Source ID P408 and P413 in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(iii).
29. The permittee shall monitor the PM2.5 emissions (including condensable particulate matter) from each Source ID P408 and P413 in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(iii).
30. The permittee shall keep records of the annual emissions of particulate matter, PM-10, and PM2.5 from each Source ID P408 and P413 in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(iii), to determine if reporting under 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(v) is required. Baseline actual emissions of PM-10 and PM2.5 for each Source ID P408 and P413 were specified in the application for Plan Approval No: 14-00002S.
31. The permittee shall comply with all applicable reporting requirements pertaining to each Source ID P408 and P413, as specified in 40 CFR 52.21(r)(6)(v).
32. [25 Pa. Code § 127.12b]
(a) Source ID P408 is Kiln No. 6, located at the Pleasant Gap plant, which is a 1,200 ton per day rotary lime kiln that is equipped with a preheater and a 240 million Btu per hour multi-fuel burner capable of firing pipeline quality natural gas and/or coal/petroleum coke. Kiln No. 6 is fired with No. 2 fuel oil or pipeline quality natural gas during periods of preheat. The air contaminant emissions from Source ID P408 shall be controlled by a pulse jet fabric collector which is ID C408 or sometimes referenced herein as the ID C408 fabric collector.
(b) ID C408 is a F.L. Smidth, suction-type, pulse jet fabric collector containing eight (8) compartments which shall have a minimum fabric area of 48,833 square feet and shall not handle more than 155,000 actual cubic feet per minute of effluent gas from Source ID P408.
33. [25 Pa. Code § 127.12b]
(a) Source ID P413 is Kiln No. 7, located at the Pleasant Gap plant, which is a 1,050 ton per day rotary lime kiln that is equipped with a 280 million Btu per hour multi-fuel burner capable of firing pipeline quality natural gas and/or coal/petroleum coke. Kiln No. 7 is fired with No. 2 fuel oil or natural gas during periods of preheat. The air contaminant emissions from Source ID P413 shall be controlled by a semi-wet scrubbing system, ID C413A, and a pulse jet fabric collector which is ID C413B or sometimes referenced herein as the ID C413B fabric collector.
(b) ID C413A is a semi-wet scrubbing system, consisting of the following equipment:
(1) One (1) Solios model VVR-14-82 Venturi reactor (or equivalent, as approved by the Department),
(2) Two (2) 35 ton per hour capacity conditioning drums,
(3) One (1) 35 ton per hour capacity pre-conditioning drum,
(4) One (1) 65 ton capacity recycle bin,
(5) One (1) 10 ton capacity lime kiln dust (LKD) surge bin,
(6) One (1) 25 ton capacity fresh lime bin,
(7) One (1) screw conveyor from conditioning drums to Venturi reactor,
(8) One (1) screw conveyor from fabric collector to bucket elevators,
(9) Two (2) bucket elevators to the recycle bin,
(10) Other conveyors as described in the application and supplemental materials for Plan Approval 14-00002H.
(c) ID C413B is a Solios suction-type, pulse jet fabric collector which shall have a minimum fabric area of 50,668 square feet and shall not handle more than 152,000 actual cubic feet per minute of the effluent gas from Source ID P413.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00010: Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy, LLC (1155 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428) for renewal of the Title V Operating Permit in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit. The facility is a municipal waste combustion facility. There are no new sources at this facility. The Title V Operating Permit Renewal will address presumptive RACT requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(f) that apply to the municipal waste combustors (Source IDs 001 and 002). Presumptive RACT requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.97(c)(8) apply to the exiting emergency engine (Source ID 101) for NOx emissions. The facility's VOC emissions are not subject to RACT II due to the potential to emit VOC is less than 50 tons per year. The operation is subject to the State Plan for Large Municipal Waste Combustors approved by the USEPA (66 FR 43509). The sources at this facility are not subject to Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) pursuant to 40 CFR Part 64 because the emission limits or standards that specifics continuous compliance method approved by the Department. The source is a major source for Greenhouse Gases (GHG). The renewal permit contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, record-keeping, reporting, and work practices.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
41-00013: JW Aluminum Company (2475 Trenton Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701) on March 1, 2017, was issued a revised Title V operating permit for their facility located in Williamsport City, Lycoming County to incorporate the terms and conditions of the case by case RACT II determination at their facility. The revised Title V operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
23-00113: AT&T Communications of PA, LLC (60 West Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087) located in Radnor Township, Delaware County, for a renewal of State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit No. 23-00113. The facility's main sources of air contaminant emissions are two kerosene-fired emergency turbine generator sets. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from each emergency turbine generator set are restricted to 4.47 tons/yr, calculated monthly as a 12-month rolling sum.
No changes have occurred at the facility since the State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) was originally issued in 2012.
46-00139: Spray Products Corp. (1323 Conshohocken Road, Norristown, PA) for the continued operation of a facility primarily engaged in filling various products into aerosol cans in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. Sources of air emissions are two (2) propellant gasser/production lines, numerous storage tanks, and two (2) gas-fired boilers. The renewal permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00014: Knoll, Inc. (1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041), located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This action is an issuance of a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit and opting out of the Original Title V Operating Permit. Original Permit Renewal was issued on November 30, 2010. Synthetic Minor Operating Permit is restricted to limit of 25 TPY VOC, and HAP limit of 10 tons individual HAP and 25 tons of total HAPS per year. The permit includes monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
28-03056: Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P. (PO Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251-1642), to issue a State only operating permit renewal for Chambersburg Compressor Station in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County. The primary emissions from the facility are VOC, NOx, and CO. The facility's potential emissions are 48.76 tons of VOC and less than 2 tpy each of NOx and CO. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Sources derived from 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123 and 127 for restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting. The emergency generator is subject to Federal NSPS Subpart JJJJ.
06-03032: Hamburg Manufacturing, Inc., Plant # 1 (221 South 4th Street, PO Box 147, Hamburg, PA 19526) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the castings manufacturing facility located in Hamburg Borough, Berks County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2015 year are estimated at 17 tons of particulate matter. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart JJJJ, 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZZ.
38-05038: Grosfillex, Inc. (230 Old West Penn Ave., Robesonia, PA 19551-8904) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of three (3) automated paint lines and one R&D spray booth at their facility in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Actual emissions from the facility in 2015 were estimated at 0.49 tpy of CO, 0.55 tpy NOx, 1.04 tpy PM10, 1.04 PM2.5, 12.03 VOC, 1.48 ton of a single HAP (xylene) and 1.48 ton of combined HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include surface coating provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d.
36-05093: Martin Limestone Inc. (75 Kurtz Road, Denver, PA 17517) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the asphalt plant located in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The actual emissions from the facility in 2015 year are estimated at NOx 1.67 ton, CO 8.36 tons, PM10 1.48 ton, SOx 0.22 ton, VOCs 2.06 tons and HAPs 0.34 ton. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 60 Subpart I—Standards of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
03-00025: Greco Recycling Services, Inc. (593 Tarrtown Road, Kittanning, PA 16201) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to P.J. Greco Sons Kittanning to authorize the operation of a scrap metals recycling facility at their Kittanning Plant located in the Kittanning Township, Armstrong County. The facility consists of a Cobbler by American Pulverizer Company, torch cutter, magnetic metal separator, a grapple, conveyor, roll off boxes, storage piles, and other miscellaneous equipment associated with this type of operations.
The facility has a baghouse to control emissions of particulate matter (PM) from the cobbler. Emissions from this facility are 1.53 ton per year of PM and insignificant amount of other pollutants. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (03-00025) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
P.J. Greco State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility 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 P.J. Greco State Only Operating Permit 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 Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
65-00838: Quadrant, EPP (201 Industrial Drive, Delmont, PA 15626) for the manufacturing of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene plastic located in Salem Township, Westmoreland County. The subject facility consists of 4 natural gas fired boilers for process heat, 5 mold presses, and process support VOCs. The facility has the potential to emit 24.04 tpy NOx, 20.2 tpy CO, 8.0 tpy VOC, 0.00302 tpy HAPs and 1.3 tpy PM. The proposed authorization is subject to State and Federal Regulations. The permit includes additional operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements.
11-00353: Laurel Highland Crematory (500 Cherry Lane, Johnstown, PA 15904) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) to Laurel Highland Crematory to authorize the operation of one (1) Matthews International-Cremation Division (''Matthews'') IE43-PPI natural gas-fired human crematory incinerator and one (1) Matthews IEB-16 natural gas-fired animal crematory incinerator at its facility located in Richland Township, Somerset County.
The facility went through Best Available Technology (BAT) review. Documents and other reference materials, including the manufacturer's operating instructions, have been evaluated to determine if the Matthews crematory incinerators meet previously established BAT recommendations and requirements, which includes equipment, devices, methods or techniques, as determined by the Department which prevent, reduce or control emissions of air contaminants to the maximum degree possible and which are available or may be made available. Potential emissions from this facility are 1.69 ton per year of PM, 1.03 ton per year of NOx, 0.59 ton per year of SO2, 2.89 ton per year of CO, 0.74 ton per year of VOCs and 0.24 ton per year of HAPs. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed State Only Operating Permit (11-00353) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Laurel Highland Crematory State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility 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 Laurel Highland Crematory State Only Operating Permit 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 Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
37-00317: Ellwood Mill Products (712 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101) for renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the iron and steel forging operations facility located in New Castle City, Lawrence County. The sources at the facility include, heat treating furnaces, ringmill milling machines (controlled by a dust collector), an emergency diesel fired generator, a degreaser, shotblaster, and scarfing. The diesel emergency generator (rated at 53.6 HP—2007 model year) is subject to 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII pertaining to stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines. The natural gas emergency generator (rated at 10.7 HP installed in 2001) is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ pertaining to stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines. The facility has emission restrictions of 99 TPY for both CO and NOx to limit the potential emissions below major source threshold levels. The 2015 actual emissions reported by the facility were: 23.2 TPY CO, 35.2 TPY NOx, 2.1 TPY PM10, 2.1 TPY PM2.5, 0.16 TPY SOx, 1.53 TPY VOC and 0.9 TPY ammonia. 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.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
10841302 and NPDES No. PA0002780. ArcelorMittal Pristine Resources, LLC, (P.O. Box 36, 129 Bethlehem Road, Revloc, PA 15948). To renew the permit for the Fawn Mine # 91 in Clinton Township, Butler County and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only and discharge of wastewater. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 13, 2017. Application received November 7, 2016.
03060701 and NPDES No. PA0235661. McVille Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Mcville Coal Refuse Disposal Area # 2 in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 16, 2017. Application received October 31, 2016.
32850701 and NPDES No. PA0213683. Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To renew the permit for the Clymer Refuse Disposal Site in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 17, 2017. Application received December 27, 2016.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 11070101 and NPDES No. PA0262285. Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburg, PA 15215, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from forestland and pastureland or land occasionally cut for hay to industrial/commercial in Elder Township, Cam- bria County, affecting 24.2 acres. Receiving streams: Chest Creek and Brubaker Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 16, 2017.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33850118 and NPDES No. PA0106682. P. and N. Coal Co., Inc. (P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface, auger mine, and associated NPDES permit in Winslow Township, Jefferson County affecting 185.1 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Soldier Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: March 16, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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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.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
08100302 and NPDES PA0257389. Johnson Quarries, Inc. (P.O. Box 136, LeRaysville, PA 18829). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Stevens Township, Bradford County affecting 127.9 acres. Receiving stream(s): Rockwell Creek and Unnamed Tributary to Wyalusing Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: March 1, 2017.
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. PA0279480 (Mining Permit No. 56160102), Berwind Coal Sales Company, 509 15th Street Windber, PA 15963, new application for an NPDES permit for discharge of water due to surface coal mining in Paint Township, Somerset County, affecting 418.5 acres. Receiving streams: Spruce Run and unnamed tributary to Shade Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 7, 2017.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Spruce Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (TP1) Y 002 (TP2) Y 003 (TP3) Y 006 (TP7) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: (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) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 (TP5) Y 005 (TP6) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.9 5.8 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.80 1.6 2.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfalls listed below discharge to Spruce Run and unnamed tributary to Shade Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 007 (SP1) Y 008 (SP2) Y 009 (SP3) Y 010 (SP4) Y 011 (SP5) Y 012 (SP6) Y 013 (SP7) Y 014 (ST8) Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594679 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7775SM3. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Richmond and Maxatawny Townships, Berks County, affecting 202.4 acres. Receiving stream: Moselem Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: December 15, 2016.
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 listed below discharge to Moselem Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sediment Pond/Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity NTU 40 TDS (mg/l) Monitor and Report Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor and Report Chlorides (mg/L) Monitor and Report Discharge (MGD) 0.748 MGD 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0613827 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7175SM1. Pennsy Supply, Inc., (P.O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County, affecting 280.0 acres. Receiving stream: Swatara Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: January 5, 2017.
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 outfalls listed below discharge to Swatara Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Sedimentation Pond 002 No Sedimentation Pond The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Total Dissolved Aluminum (mg/L) 0.50 Total Aluminum (mg/L) 0.70 Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report Discharge (MGD) 29.852 MGD 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E09-1011. Upper Southampton Township, 939 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966, Southampton Township, Bucks County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To demolish and remove the debris and to restore the disturbed area along the floodplain of the Southampton Creek (WWF) associated with the floodplain site restoration.
The site is located near the crossing of Holly Drive and Charles Street (Hatboro, PA USGS Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.168543; Longitude: -75.062001).
E15-882. East Whiteland Township, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19335, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
To construct and maintain 1,695 LF of new 8-inch sewer force main piping in conjunction with the installation of a new pump station. The new pipeline will cross Valley Creek (EV) and it's Tributary (EV) at two locations. The proposed pipe will convey waste water from the new regional pump station located in Malvern, PA to an existing terminal manhole from a new development being constructed in the Township. The site is located at Planebrook Road and Phoenixville Pike in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. (Malvern, PA USGS map, Lat: 40.0404, Long: -75.5755).
District Oil & Gas Operations: Eastern Oil & Gas District, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701.
E0829-111: Appalachia Midstream, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Smithfield and West Burlington Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 6-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 678 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°49`08", Longitude: -76°36`56");
2. A 6-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 126 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Tomjack Creek (TSF/MF) (Ulster, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°48`36", Longitude: -76°37`13");
3. a 6-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 2,302 square feet of a Palustrine Forested Wetland and impacting 2,978 square feet of an Palustrine Emergent Wetland (Dushore, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°48`30", Longitude: -76°37`13");
The project will result in 126 linear feet or 504 square feet of temporary stream impacts and 3,656 square feet (0.08 acre) of temporary PEM and 2,302 square feet (0.07 acre) of permanent PFO wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Smithfield and West Burlington Township, Bradford County.
E0829-112: Appalachia Midstream, LLC, 400 IST Center, Suite 404, Horseheads, NY 14845, Springfield Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate and maintain:
1. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 3,849 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°51`49", Longitude: -76°44`48");
2. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 9 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Leonard Creek (TSF, MF) and impacting 263 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°51`55", Longitude: -76°44`36");
3. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 57 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) and impacting 93 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Scrub-Shrub Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`15", Longitude: -76°44`9");
4. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 172 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) and impacting 2,039 square feet of an adjacent Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`19", Longitude: -76°43`57");
5. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 139 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`20", Longitude: -76°43`51");
6. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 139 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek (TSF, MF) (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`22", Longitude: -76°43`43");
7. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 994 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`27", Longitude: -76°43`37");
8. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 3,982 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°52`5", Longitude: -76°43`20");
9. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 635 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°51`59", Longitude: -76°43`10");
10. a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 340 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°51`57", Longitude: -76°43`4");
11. a 10-inch diameter natural gas line and a temporary timber mat bridge impacting 206 square feet of a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (East Troy, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°51`50", Longitude: -76°42`45");
The project will result in 515 linear feet or 2,678 square feet of temporary stream impacts and 12,308 square feet (0.28 acre) of temporary PEM and 93 square feet (0.01 acre) of temporary PSS wetland impacts all for the purpose of installing a natural gas pipeline with associated access roadways for Marcellus shale development in Springfield Township, Bradford County.
E5829-120: Great Bend and New Milford Townships, Susquehanna Gathering, LLC, 1429 Oliver Road, New Milford, PA, 18334-7516; Great Bend and New Milford Townships, Susquehanna County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct, operate, and maintain:
1) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and a 16-inch HDPE waterline crossing impacting 30 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Salt Lick Creek(HQ-CWF) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 39", Longitude: -75° 43` 08"),
2) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and a 16-inch HDPE waterline crossing impacting 500 square feet (0.01 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 39", Longitude: -75° 43` 08"),
3) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 11,996 square feet (0.28 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 05", Longitude: -75° 42` 22"),
4) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 6,704 square feet (0.15 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 05", Longitude: -75° 42` 22"),
5) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 55 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Smith Creek (HQ-CWF) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 03", Longitude: -75° 42` 18"),
6) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 51 lineal feet of an unnamed tributary to Smith Creek (HQ-CWF) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 03", Longitude: -75° 42` 17"),
7) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 7,961 square feet (0.18 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 02", Longitude: -75° 42` 15"),
8) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 15,784 square feet (0.36 acre) of a palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 54` 00", Longitude: -75° 54` 00"),
9) an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline, a 16-inch HDPE waterline, and a temporary timber mat crossing impacting 79 lineal feet of Smith Creek (HQ-CWF) (Great Bend, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41° 53` 59", Longitude: -75° 42` 09").
The Well Connect 6 (Flohs) Pipeline project consists of constructing an 8-inch diameter steel natural gas pipeline and a 16-inch HDPE waterline approximately 1.99 mile (10,500 feet) long in Great Bend and New Milford Townships, Susquehanna County. The project will result in 215 lineal feet of temporary stream impacts and 42,945 square feet (0.99 acre) of temporary wetlands impacts all for the purpose of providing safe reliable conveyance of Marcellus Shale natural gas to market.
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E62-432, Sheffield Township, P.O. Box 784, Sheffield, PA 16347. Dry Hydrant Installation, in Sheffield Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sheffield, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 42`, 6.2"; W: -79°, 1`, 52.4").
For Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department use, the Applicant proposes to install and maintain three (3) dry hydrants consisting of PVC plastic pipe-six (6) inches in diameter with the first located at the Center Street bridge crossing of Twomile Run (HQ-CWF) (41°, 42`, 6.2" N; -79°, 1`, 52.4" W), the second near the Horton Avenue bridge crossing of Twomile Run (HQ-CWF) (41°, 42`, 15.6" N; -79°, 1`, 22.4" W), and the third located at the Henry`s Mill Road bridge crossing of South Branch Tionesta Creek (HQ-CWF) (41°, 39`, 50.4" N; -79°, 1`, 27.2" W) all in Sheffield Township, Warren County.
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