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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.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 2517505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Erie City Water Authority Township or Borough City of Erie County Erie Responsible Official Craig Palmer, P.E. Type of Facility Water Treatment Plant Consulting Engineer Craig Palmer
240 W 12th Street
Erie, PA 16501Application Received Date October 6, 2017 Description of Action Permitting of Presque Isle Bay Raw Water Intake Permit No. 2517505, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Waterworks Township or Borough Punxsutawney Borough County Jefferson Responsible Official Jed Fiscus, P.E. Type of Facility Water Treatment Plant Consulting Engineer Garret Hargenrader, P.E.
Gwin, Dobson and Foreman, Inc.
3121 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602Application Received Date October 10, 2017 Description of Action Installation of North Main Booster Pump Station
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 3103-T1-MA5, Minor Amendment.
Applicant PA American Water Company Township or Borough Conewango Responsible Official Bruce Brubaker Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Bruce Brubaker Application Received Date October 10, 2017 Description of Action Rehabilitation of Tanner Hill West Tank
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Purtell Property, 14528 State Route 858, Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County, Environmental Alliance, 5341 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, on behalf of Leo Purtell, 14528 State Route 858, Little Meadows, PA 18830, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A fuel oil spill during delivery effected the soil and groundwater on the property. The proposed future use of the property is for residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Scranton Times on September 11, 2017.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, 166 Martin Avenue, PA 17522, Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 235 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, on behalf of Ephrata Medical Service Group, Inc., 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site is to be used as a parking lot. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP Media Group on October 4, 2017.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Renewal Application(s) 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.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
General Permit Application No. WMGR025SC003. Rocky Village Compost has submitted a general permit renewal application for its facility located at 245 Village Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 in North Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. This general permit authorizes the composting and beneficial use of the following categories of source-separated wastes: agricultural waste other than mortalities, butcher waste other than whole carcass, food processing waste, pre-consumer and post-consumer food residuals, yard waste, land clearing and grubbing material, untreated wood waste, gypsum wallboard, paper, cardboard, waxed cardboard, virgin paper mill sludge and spent mushroom substrate. The application for renewal was determined to be complete on October 13, 2017.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about this general permit renewal application may contact Mr. John Oren, P.E., Permits Section Chief, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability administratively complete under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Northwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
General Permit No. WMGM043NW004. TC Recycling, LLC, 120 Hutchman Road, Mars, PA 16046. Adams Township, Butler County. A determination of applicability under a municipal waste general permit WMGM043 for the processing of construction and demolition waste for recycling was received by the Department on September 7, 2017. The application has been deemed administratively complete by the Northwest Regional Office.
Persons interested in reviewing or commenting on the permit may contact Christina S. Wilhelm, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 332-6848. 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.
DETERMINATION FOR APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; 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.
Northcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit Application No. WMGR099. Keystone Renewable Waste Solutions, LLC, 117 Daves Ln., Middleburg, PA 17842-8548, Center Township, Snyder County. This new application is proposing the beneficial use of processed residual waste through agricultural utilization. The permit application was received by the Northcentral Regional office on October 13, 2017.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, Williamsport Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the general permit application may contact the Williamsport Regional Office, (570) 327-3740. 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.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Telephone 412-442-4000.
General Permit Application No. WMGM043SW003. Recycle Source, LLC, 50 Vespucius Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. A request for Determination of Applicability to process construction/demolition waste for the beneficial use at a facility to be located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The application was received by the Department on June 26, 2017 and deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on September 20. 2017.
Application(s) Received for the Renewal of Determination of Applicability Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Northwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
General Permit No. WMGR081NW002. TC Recycling, LLC, 120 Hutchman Road, Mars, PA 16046. Adams Township, Butler County. A determination of applicability under a residual waste general permit WMGR081 for the processing of processing of waste electronics was received by the Department on September 27, 2017. The application has been deemed administratively complete by the Northwest Regional Office.
Persons interested in reviewing or commenting on the permit may contact Christina S. Wilhelm, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 332-6848. 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.
Northcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Permit Application No. 301376. SWN Production Company, LLC, 917 State Route 92 North, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Herrick Township, Bradford County. This new permit application is for an existing residual waste facility for two oil & gas wastewater storage impoundments located at the Greenzweig Facility. The application was received by Northcentral Regional office on October 6, 2017.
Permit Application No. 101721. Keystone Renewable Waste Solutions, LLC, 117 Daves Ln., Middleburg, PA 17842-8548, Center Township, Snyder County. This new permit application is for a municipal waste transfer station for residential septage, restaurant grease trap waste, food processing residuals, and wastewater treatment solids. The permit application was received by the Northcentral Regional office on October 10, 2017.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Lisa D. Houser, P.E., Facilities Manager, Williamsport Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact the Williamsport Regional Office, (570) 327-3740. 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.
Applications deemed administratively complete 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.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Permit No. 301354. Brunner Island LLC, 835 Hamilton Street, Suite 150, Allentown, PA 18101.
An application for a permit renewal was submitted by Brunner Island LLC, for a Type 2 Residual Waste Landfill for ash disposal, designated Area 8, located at Brunner Island in East Manchester Township, York County. The current permit expires August 29, 2018. This application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on October 11, 2017. The Department will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of the application during the entire time the Department is reviewing the permit application.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Mr. John Oren, Permits Chief, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about this permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office at (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
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 De-partment, 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.
23-0009K: The Boeing Company—Philadelphia (PO Box 16858, Philadelphia, PA 19142) for the installation of equipment to support the Common Configuration Readiness and Modernization (CCRAM) program in Bldg 3-57 at Boeing's Ridley Park facility in Ridley Township, Delaware County. This facility is a major facility. Equipment authorized includes: (1) four new 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart GG compliant aerospace coatings booths, to be used for painting sections, whole aircraft and detail work (2), an additional booth employing 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart GG compliant dry filters, dedicated to the de-painting of aircraft by sanding; (3) a new dual natural gas—No. 2 fuel oil fired 49 MMBtu/hr boiler to be added to the rotation of three other dual fueled 49 MMBtu/hr boilers in Boeing's Bldg 4-14 boiler house; (4) a new 450 kW natural gas fired emergency generator, replacing the existing 192 hp generator engine being removed from Bldg 3-57. With the CCRAM project, four older aerospace paint booths are being permanently removed from the facility.
Besides the Subpart GG compliant dry filters to control particulate matter (PM) emissions from the aerospace booths, PM, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emissions from the paint booths will be controlled by use of high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) paint guns and use of Subpart GG and 25 Pa. Code § 129.73 compliant coatings. The sander will have a vacuum system with a HEPA filter to capture the removed paint particulate. The vacuum system is estimated as 90% efficient in particulate capture and 99.96% efficient in removing particulate introduced to it. Fuel oil usage in the boiler is limited to periods of boiler testing or natural gas curtailment. The new boiler's design will include a low NOx burner (LNB) with flue gas recirculation (FGR) to minimize emissions of NOx (nitrogen oxides) and oxygen trim to optimize combustion and minimize all pollutants. An economizer will recover waste heat, further improving efficiency thereby minimizing emissions of all pollutants. The engine's design will minimize emissions of all pollutants by use of lean-burn technology and clean burning natural gas.
Maximum emissions of VOC from all four aerospace booths are estimated as 6.8 tons per 12-month rolling period with 1.9 ton per 12-month rolling period being HAPs. Maximum emissions of PM from all four booths are estimated as 0.04 ton per 12-month rolling period. The boiler will be limited to emissions of NOx of 30 and 90 ppmdv @ 3% oxygen when firing natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil respectively and CO emissions of 50 ppmdv @ 3% oxygen when firing either natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil. No additional annual fuel consumption or emissions will be allowed beyond the existing permit limits for the group of three boilers with the installation of the fourth boiler to the Bldg 4-14 boiler house. This boiler only serves to add a redundancy for security. The emergency generator will conform to the emission limits of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ, to which it is subject, as follows: NOx—2.0 g/bhp-hr; CO—4.0 g/bhp-hr; VOC—1.0 g/bhp-hr. With the limitation of 500 hours of operation per 12-month rolling period, emissions per 12-month rolling period in tons for the generator engine are estimated as: NOx—0.74; CO—1.5; and VOC—0.37.
Besides the regulations referenced above, the project is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Dc and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart DDDDD (boiler) and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ (engine). Work practice, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for all applicable regulations are included in the Plan Approval.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a plan approval to Sapa Extrusions Inc to install low NOx regenerative burners on melting furnace M7 at their facility located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 54-00022. Plan approval 54-00022C will subsequently be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval 54-00022C is for the replacement of the existing 24.0 MMBtu burner with a new 22.5 MMBtu low NOx burner on Melter 7. NOx emissions from Melter 7 will not exceed 0.135 lb NOx/MMBtu. Total facility emissions shall not exceed the following limits during any consecutive a 12-month rolling period in tons per year: NOx 99.9, CO 99.9, VOC 49.9, PM10/PM2.5 99.9, and SO2 99.9. NOx emissions from Melter 7 will decrease by 9.1 TPY with the burner upgrade. The M7 melting furnace is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart RRR requirements. SAPA Extrusion is a major facility for HAPs emissions and is subject to Title V permitting requirements and is located in Cressona Borough, Schuylkill County. The plan approval will include all appropriate monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the equipment operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Further details on the conditions and the reasons for their inclusion are available upon request.
Copies of the applications, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. The submittal of written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the commentator, identification of the proposed Permit No. 54-00022C 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 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 Mr. Raymond Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, or 570-826-2511.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
24-131S: SGL Carbon LLC (900 Theresia Street, St. Marys, PA 15857), The Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a plan approval to SGL Carbon LLC for the installation of a replacement scrubber control device at their facility located in City of Saint Marys, Elk County. This is an existing non-Title V facility. Public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44.
This plan approval does not propose the installation of a new source of emissions. The proposed scrubber will control emissions from the existing CVD Reactors 1 & 2 (Source 103A). The existing source is controlled by a scrubber. The new scrubber will control the source's emission with a greater efficiency. The facility's emissions will be reduced as a result of this project.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, emission restriction, reporting, and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(e)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [24-131S: SGL Carbon LLC] 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 Eric Gustafson, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332- 6819.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
62-141H: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation—Roystone Compressor Station (1878 Route 6, Sheffield, PA 16347), for the proposed replacement of the existing in-stack flares in the dehydrator units (Source 049 & Source 050) with a new thermal oxidizer for RACT II compliance and for renumbering Source 049 to Source 049A and Source 050 to Source 050A due to issues with AIMs Inventory in Sheffield Township, Warren County. This is a Title V facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the facility operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 62-141H is for the proposed replacement of the existing in-stack flares in the dehydrator units (Source 049 & Source 050) with a new thermal oxidizer for RACT II compliance and for renumbering Source 049 to Source 049A and Source 050 to Source 050A due to issues with AIMs Inventory. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, testing, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate Best Available Technology (BAT) for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Source 049A (Glycol Dehydration/Reboiler, D-20) & Source 050A (Glycol Dehydration/Reboiler, Erie—L)
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 123.21
• Emissions shall comply with 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.31 and 123.41 for fugitive, odor, and visible emissions respectively.
• No person may permit the emission into the outdoor atmosphere of particulate matter in a manner that the concentration of total particulate matter (both filterable and condensable) in the effluent gas from the outlet of the control device (C101) exceeds 0.020 grain per dry standard cubic foot.
• The emissions from the outlet of the control device (C101) shall not exceed the following:
• NOx: 3.55 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period
• VOC: 0.23 #/hr with both Source 049A & Source 050A operating
• VOC: 1.01 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period with both Source 049A & Source 050A operating
• VOC: 0.14 #/hr with only Source 049A operating
• VOC: 0.62 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period with only Source 049A operating
• VOC: 0.13 #/hr with only Source 050A operating
• VOC: 0.59 tpy based on a 12-month consecutive period with only Source 050A operating
• Stack test at operating permit renewal for VOC
• The permittee shall continuously monitor the chamber temperature of the control device (C101) whenever the source is in operation.
• All recordkeeping shall commence upon startup of the source and shall be kept for a period of 5 years and made available to the Department upon request.
• The permittee shall maintain a record of all preventive maintenance inspections of the source. The records of the maintenance inspections shall include, at a minimum, the dates of the inspections, the name of the person performing the inspection, any problems or defects identified, any actions taken to correct the problems or defects, and any routine maintenance performed.
• The permittee shall record the following operational data from the control device (C101) (these records may be done with strip charts recorders, data acquisition systems, or manual log entries):
• Thermal Oxidizer Chamber temperature continuously—defined as at least one recording every fifteen minutes
• VE observation monthly—defined as at least one every 30 days
• From 25 Pa. Code § 127.203a(a)(5)(iii), If the projected actual emissions for a regulated NSR pollutant are in excess of the baseline actual emissions, the following apply: (A) The projected actual emissions for the regulated NSR pollutant must be incorporated into the required plan approval or the operating permit as an emission limit. (B) The owner or operator shall monitor the emissions of the regulated NSR pollutant for which a limit is established in clause (A) and calculate and maintain a record of emissions, in TPY on a calendar year basis, for 5 years following resumption of regular operations after the change, or for 10 years following resumption of regular operations after the change if the project increases the design capacity or potential to emit of that regulated NSR pollutant at the emissions unit. (C) The owner or operator shall record sufficient information to identify for all emission units in the approved project their total actual annual emissions and their actual annual emissions increase due to the project. (D) The owner or operator shall submit a report to the Department, within 60 days after the end of each calendar year, which contains the emissions data required by clauses (B) and (C). This report must also contain a demonstration of how these emissions were determined if the determination was not by direct measurement with a Department-certified CEMS system. [Submission of the annual emissions statement for the facility, pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 135, satisfies the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.203a(a)(5)(iii)(D) as long as actual NOx & VOC emissions are below the value used in the NSR analysis.]
• The permittee shall operate the control device (C101) with no visible emissions except for periods not to exceed a total of 1 minute during any 15-minute period. A visible emissions test using Section 11 of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A-7, Method 22 must be performed at least once per month using an observation period of 15 minutes. A device that fails the visible emissions test must follow the manufacturer's repair instructions or best combustion engineering practice to return the unit to compliant operations. A visible emissions test must be performed following the maintenance or repair activity to certify the device's return to service.
• All gauges employed shall have a scale such that the expected normal reading shall be no less than twenty percent (20%) of full scale and be accurate within plus or minus two percent (+/− 2%) of full scale reading.
• The permittee shall adhere to the approved indicator range for the control device (C101) so that operation within the range shall provide reasonable assurance of compliance. A departure from the specified indicator range over a specified averaging period shall be defined as an excursion. The approved indicator range for the following shall be determined during the initial performance test or any subsequently approved performance tests unless otherwise stated:
• Minimum daily average chamber temperature greater than 1,450°F or the daily average chamber temperature during the most recently approved performance test.
• The permittee, with prior Departmental approval, may conduct additional performance tests to determine a new minimum daily average chamber temperature. Within 24-hours of discovery of a reading outside of the prescribed range the permittee shall perform a maintenance inspection on the control device and take corrective action. Records of all maintenance inspections on the control device, and corrective actions taken, shall be maintained on site for a minimum period of five years. In the event of more than one documented excursion outside the prescribed range in any calendar quarter the permittee shall submit a corrective measure plan to the Department. Corrective measures may include an increase of the frequency of required preventative maintenance inspections of the control device, a modification of the prescribed range, or other appropriate action as approved by the Department. Upon receipt of a corrective measure plan the Department shall determine the appropriate corrective measure on a case-by case basis.
• The permittee shall operate the control device (C101) at all times that the source is in operation.
• The permittee shall maintain and operate the source and control device (C101) in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with good air pollution control practices.
• All conditions from the facility operating permit issued on June 13, 2017, for this source remain in effect unless modified in this plan approval.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3494 and must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval [62-141H] 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 Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335; Phone (814) 332-6940.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45, a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region Air Quality Program Manager.
If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations, the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for State only operating permits or §§ 127.521 to 127.524 for Title V operating permits.
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.
09-00187: Sims Metal East, LLC. (300 S Steel Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067-3614) for the continued operation of their metal recycling facility in Falls Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. Major sources of air emissions include a hammermill and air classifier, conveyors, stockpiles, and a wet suppression system for the control of fugitive particulate matter. There are no new sources and no new applicable regulations at this facility. The permit will include 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.
06-05128: Reading Truck Body, LLC (PO Box 650, Reading, PA 19607-0650) for the operation of a truck body manufacturing plant located in Reading City, Berks County. The facility emits around 24 tons per year of VOCs. The Synthetic Minor Operating Permit will include visible 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 25 Pa. Codes §§ 129.52, 129.52d and 129.52e, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 130, Subchapter C, MACT Subpart CCCCCC, MACT Subpart ZZZZ, and NSPS Subpart JJJJ.
38-03007: Evans Eagle Burial Vaults, Inc. (15 Graybill Road, Leola, PA 17540) for operation of three human crematories controlled by afterburners at the facility in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County. The facility potential emissions are 3.51 tpy of CO, 4.19 tpy of NOx, 3.72 tpy of PM, 1.66 tpy of SO2, and 0.3 tpy of VOC. 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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
08-00028: Wyalusing Area School District (42 Main Street, Wyalusing, PA 18853) to issue a renewal State Only operating permit for their Elementary/High School campus located in the Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 08-00028. The facility's main sources include a 12 MMBtu/hr # 2 fuel oil fired boiler and a 12 MMBtu/hr biomass fired boiler.
The facility has potential/actual emissions of 2.12 tons per year (TPY) of sulfur oxides, 8.27 TPY of nitrogen oxides, 5.40 TPY of carbon monoxide, 6.53 TPY of particulate matter, 0.36 TPY of volatile organic compounds, and 0.10 TPY of hazardous air pollutants. No changes to equipment or emissions are being proposed as part of this operating permit renewal. 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 Part 60 and Part 63.
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.
41-00077: Kellogg USA, Inc. (572 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA 17756) to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for the Muncy Creek Township Plant located in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 41-00077. The facility's main sources include three industrial-sized, natural gas-fired bake ovens, natural gas-fired boilers, storage silos and bins, and emergency generators.
The facility has potential emissions of 15.87 TPY of CO; 18.04 TPY of NOx; 0.11 TPY of SOx; 1.38 TPY of PM/PM10; <49 TPY of VOCs; 0.46 TPY HAPs; 19,700 TPY GHGs.
One 350 kW, diesel-fired generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. One 30 kW, natural gas-fired generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ—Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
The emission limits 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 Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
10-00152: Triangle Gasoline Company (1100 North Main Street Extension, Butler, PA 16001-1958), the Department intends to issue a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the bulk gasoline plant (three gasoline storage tanks) with vapor recovery system. The facility also has a small parts washer. The facility is subject to the NESHAPs for Area Sources for Gasoline Bulk Plants in 40 CFR 63 Subpart BBBBBB. The gasoline throughput from the facility is less than 20,000 gallons per day. The potential VOC emissions from the facility are approximately 3 TPY. The facility is located in Butler Township, Butler County. 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.
20-00268: Hatheway Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory (614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335). The Department intends to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the crematory located in the City of Meadville, Crawford County. The main points of emission at the facility consist of a human cremator and an animal cremator. Potential emissions are as follows: 0.105 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, 1.584 TPY NOx, 1.330 TPY CO, 0.087 TPY VOC, 0.010 TPY SOx, and 0.001 TPY Pb. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00178: Glenn O Hawbaker Turtlepoint Plant 7 (711 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, PA 16823-6854), to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the asphalt paving facility located in Anning Township, McKean County. The facility is a Synthetic Minor. The primary sources at the facility include drum mix asphalt plant (400 TPH), rail car unloading, portable crushers, conveyors, screening, material stockpiles, and three engines to power the equipment. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ pertaining to the RICE engines, 40 CFR 63, Subpart I—pertaining to the hot mix asphalt plant, and 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—pertaining to nonmetallic mineral processing. The asphalt plant is controlled by a primary and secondary baghouse. Water spray is used to minimize fugitive emissions from the mineral processing. The potential emissions based on the restriction of 460,000 tons of asphalt, 500 hours of operation per year for the portable mineral processing plants, and 1,200 tons per hour for rail unloading is as follows: 29.3 TPY NOx; 20.7 TPY SOx; 76.0 TPY PM10; and, 92.5 TPY CO. 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.
62-00172: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (711 East College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823) The Department intends to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for their Brokenstraw Mine in Pittsfield Township, Warren County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility are sand and gravel processing plants and diesel engines. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—pertaining to nonmetallic mineral processing. The permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, and work practice 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56020104. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for reclamation only a bituminous surface mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County affecting 128.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 1, 2017.
Permit No. 56070109. Marquise Mining Corp., P.O. Box 338, Blairsville, PA 15717, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 238.1 acres. Receiving streams: Dixie Run and Fallentimber Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 6, 2017.
Permit No. 56060104 and NPDES No. PA0249963. Fieg Brothers, 3070 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Shade Township, Somerset County affecting 107.2 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Hinson Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Cambria-Somerset Authority, Border Dam Intake, on Stonycreek River. Application received: October 10, 2017.
Permit No. 32120104 and NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Co., Inc., 3330 Johnstown Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change the land use from forestland to unmanaged habitat in Grant Township, Indiana County affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Rairigh Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes, high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 10, 2017.
Permit No. 32120104 and NPDES No. PA0269107. ABM Mining Co., Inc., 3330 Johnstown Road, Smicksburg, PA 16256, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Grant Township, Indiana County affecting 41.6 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Rairigh Run, unnamed tributary to/and Little Mahoning Creek classified for the following use: cold water fishes, high quality cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 10, 2017.
Permit No. 56120109 and NPDES No. PA0269034. Mountaineer Mining Corp., 1010 Garrett Shortcut Road, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County affecting 127.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Schrock Run and Schrock Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 10, 2017.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
33110105 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259195. Strishock, LLC (P.O. Box 1006, DuBois, PA 15801) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, affecting 85.0 acres. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Sugar Camp Run and Sugar Camp Run; and seven unnamed tributaries to North Fork Redbank Creek; all classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: October 6, 2017.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56020101 and NPDES No. PA 0249122. Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, permit renewal for reclamation only of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 57.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Roaring Run classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge within 10 miles downstream is the Quemahoning Reservoir. Application received: July 3, 2017. Permit withdrawn: October 13, 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.
4976SM4 and NPDES PA0608858. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company, Inc. dba Eastern Industries, Inc. (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052). Renewal for an existing NPDES on a large noncoal surface mining site located in Middlebury Township, Tioga County affecting 38.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Norris Brook and Crooked Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. Application received: September 29, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 58920811. Cecil Kilmer, (363 State Route 374, Nicholson, PA 18446), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Rachel Kochmer. Application received: October 6, 2017.
Permit No. 52042801. Grassie & Sons, Inc., (P.O. Box 819, Hamlin, PA 18427), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Greene Township, Pike County affecting 5.0 acres on property owned by Christopher A. Svitek. Application received: October 5, 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
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0269786 (Mining permit no. 17170101), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, affecting 6.7 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Wolf Run classified for the following use(s): CWF and MF, and Unnamed Tributary to Lick Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF and MF. The receiving streams are in the West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: June 28, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The treated mine drainage outfall(s) listed below discharge to Unnamed Tributary to Wolf Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 5.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.6 2.6 2.6 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) NA 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The stormwater outfall(s) listed below discharge to the Unnamed Tributary to Wolf Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows for precipitation events:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) NA NA 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (m/l) NA NA 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. Effluent limits for treated mine drainage apply if flow occurs during dry conditions.
The outfall(s) listed below is in the Lick Run Watershed and require a non-discharge alternative.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 Y New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. 0250783 (Mining permit no. 26050110), Albert F. Stiffler, 141 Locust Road, Normalville, PA 15469, renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, affecting 156.9 acres. Receiving stream: Little Champion Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Application received: July 21, 2016.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to Little Champion Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 (TF-A) N Mine Drainage Treatment The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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. The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to Little Champion Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 (SP-01) N SW 002 (SP-02) N SW 003 (SP-03) N SW The proposed effluent limits apply to dry weather discharges for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 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. The proposed effluent limits apply to wet weather discharges for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settable 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. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595241 on Surface Mining Permit No. 45170301. Lehigh Cement Co., LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), new NPDES Permit for a sandstone and clay quarry operation in Ross Township, Monroe County, affecting 283.0 acres. Receiving streams: Buckwha Creek and Aquashicola Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes and HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: August 4, 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 outfall listed below discharge to Buckwha Creek and Aquashicola Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 Yes E&S Sediment 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 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.5 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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