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STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PROPOSED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS RELATED TO APPLICATIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS FOR CAFOs This notice provides information about agricultural operations that have submitted nutrient management plans (NMPs) for approval under 3 Pa.C.S. Chapter 5 and that have or anticipate submitting applications for new, amended or renewed NPDES permits, or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general permit, for CAFOs, under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Based upon preliminary reviews, the State Conservation Commission (SCC) or County Conservation Districts (CCD) working under a delegation agreement with the SCC have completed an administrative review of NMPs described. These NMPs are published as proposed plans for comment prior to taking final actions. The NMPs are available for review at the CCD office for the county where the agricultural operation is located. A list of CCD office locations is available at http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml or can be obtained from the SCC at the office address listed or by calling (717) 787-8821.
Persons wishing to comment on an NMP are invited to submit a statement outlining their comments on the plan to the CCD, with a copy to the SCC for each NMP, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NMPs. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the SCC of the exact basis of the comments and the relevant facts upon which they are based. Comments should be sent to the SCC, Agriculture Building, Room 310, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information should contact the SCC through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
CAFO PUBLIC NOTICE SPREADSHEET—APPLICATIONS
Agricultural Operation
Name and AddressCounty Total
AcresAEU's Animal
TypeSpecial Protection Waters (HQ or EV or NA) New or Renewal Timber Ridge Farms
9699 Timber Ridge Road
Big Cove Tannery, PA 17212Fulton 12 1,342.60 Swine NA Renewal Kevin Martin
288 Shartlesville Rd
Bernville PA 19506Berks 42 399.70 Poultry (Broilers) NA Approved Mark Leinbach
105 Hoover Lane
Loysville, PA 17047Perry 0 878.34 Swine NA Renewal
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, 484-250-5980.
Permit No. 1518517, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Tel Hai Retirement Community
1200 Tel Hai Circle
P.O. Box 190
Honey Brook, PA 19344Township Honey Brook County Chester Responsible Official David Shentz
1200 Tel Hai Circle
P.O. Box 190
Honey Brook, PA 19344Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Thomas J. Whitehall, P.E.
Whitehall Consulting Engineer
763 Conowingo Road
Quarryville, PA 17566Application Received Date June 22, 2018 Description of Action Addition of one (1) water supply well and one (1) water storage standpipe. Permit No. 4618512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Township Upper Merion County Montgomery Responsible Official Curt R. Steffy
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Peter J. Lusardi, P.E.
GHD, Inc.
1240 Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Application Received Date July 26, 2018 Description of Action New granular activated carbon treatment room for removal of 1, 2, 3 trichloropropane. Permit No. 4618511, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Township Multiple County Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks Responsible Official Curt R. Steffy
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Brennan Kelly
762 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Application Received Date July 20, 2018 Description of Action Permit approval of bulk water hauler trucks. Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Application No. 4018521, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Hazleton City Authority
400 E. Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201[Township or Borough] City of Hazleton Responsible Official Randy Cahalan
Hazleton City Authority
400 E. Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer John Synoski, PE
Hazleton City Authority
400 E. Arthur Gardner Parkway
Hazleton, PA 18201Application Received Date 8/15/2018 Description of Action The application proposes rehabilitating the Park Place Tank and upgrading the Barnes Run and Drifton water booster pumping stations. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 6318504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Red Rooster Grill
557 Farra School Road
Avella, PA 15312[Township or Borough] Hopewell Township Responsible Official George Zimmerman, Owner
Red Rooster Grill
557 Farra School Road
Avella, PA 15312Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer GAI Consultants
385 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120Application Received Date August 21, 2018 Description of Action Approval for hauled potable water and a treatment system. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 3718503, Public Water Supply.
Applicant PA American Water Company Township or Borough Jackson Township County Butler County Responsible Official William Lage Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Kurt Todd
Gateway Engineers
201 South Main Street
Butler, PA 16001Application Received Date August 24, 2018 Description of Action Installation of water booster station for Condominum Development.
WATER ALLOCATIONS
Applications received under the Act of June 24, 1939 (P.L. 842, No. 365) (35 P.S. §§ 631—641) relating to the Acquisition of Rights to Divert Waters of the Commonwealth.
Southeast Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 1940, 484-250-5980.
WA-09-936-A, Water Allocations, Hulmeville Municipal Authority, 321 Main Street, Hulmeville, PA 19047, Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County. Subsidiary Water Allocation renewal for purchase of water from Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Inflection TLC Well Site, 448 Yeagle Road, Montoursville, Eldred Township, Lycoming County. GeoServices, Ltd, 1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011, on behalf of Inflection Energy (PA) LLC, 101 W. Third Street, Floor 5, Williamsport, PA 17701, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with produced water.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
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 the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
General Permit Application No. WMGR046-NE001. Summit Anthracite, Inc., 196 Vista Road, Klingers- town, PA 17941. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under General Permit WMGR046 for the composting of waste paper and paper mill sludge for beneficial use as a soil amendment at the Feather Stripping Site located in Porter Township, Schuylkill County. The application was received by the Department on August 17, 2018 and supplemental information was received on August 30, 2018. The application was deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on August 30, 2018.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
54-00021A: Pine Grove Landfill, Inc (100 Brandywine Blvd, Suite 300, Newtown, PA 18940) for the installation and operation of one (1) new open flare to be added to the existing landfill gas collection system, which includes two (2) enclosed ground landfill gas flares currently installed at their facility in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County.
This change does not represent a reactivation of the closed landfill and no current emission limits in the facility Title V permit will change as a result of this modification. The Plan Approval will contain additional recordkeeping, testing, and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility currently has a Title V Operating Permit No. 54-00021. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450, be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-00021A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
10-281P: II-VI Incorporated (375 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg, PA 16056), for the construction and initial operation of a zinc selenide/zinc sulfide chemical deposition furnace at their existing facility in Clinton Township, Butler County. Emissions from the deposition process will be reduced by particulate matter filtration and a scrubber. Potential emissions associated with the project are estimated to be: PM, less than 0.01 ton per year; Hydrogen Selenide, less than 0.01 tpy; Hydrogen Sulfide, less than 0.01 tpy.
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.
09-0197A: Hiossen Inc. (85 Ben Fairless Drive, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) to construct and operate an acid etching machine with two (2) scrubbers at an existing State-Only facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County. The project does not trigger applicability toward the Federal PSD regulation or the Department's NSR regulation. The potential emissions increase (in tons) from this project will be as follows: Hydrochloric Acid—0.26, Hydrofluoric Acid—0.0025, and Sulfuric Acid—0.26. The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
AMS IP18-000169: Kinder Morgan Liquid Terminals, LLC—Point Breeze Terminal (6310 West Passyunk, Philadelphia, PA 19153) for the installation of a 902 actual cubic feet per minute (ACFM) hydrocarbon vapor recovery unit with a new volatile organic compound (VOC) continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) as a primary control device to control loading/unloading from the tank truck rack during gasoline and fuel grade ethanol loading. The facility's gasoline throughput will be reduced from 365,000,000 to 353,000,000 gallons per year. The plan approval includes a changes to the facility's hourly and annual emission limits for gasoline loading. The potential emissions from the facility will be limited to less than 25 tons per rolling 12-month period of VOCs, 10 tons per rolling 12-month period of individual Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and 25 tons per rolling 12-month period of combined HAPs. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
67-05001: Magnesita Refractories Company (425 S. Salem Church Road, York, PA 17408-5955) for approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology 2 (RACT 2) plan to supersede the existing RACT 1 plan for the refractories manufacturing facility in West Manchester Township, York County, as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code Sections 129.91 through 129.100, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 2 plan to supersede the existing RACT 1 plan, to be submitted as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the above-mentioned facility.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT 2 approval, and the RACT 1 plan supersedure approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed RACT 2 plan and RACT 1 plan supersedure, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (67-05001). The relevant RACT 2 requirements will also be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval and incorporation into Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan. Requirements that are not part of the RACT 2 approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed RACT 2 requirements for this facility that will be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP:
RACT 2 Case-by-Case Requirements (to replace in their entirety the current RACT 1 requirements for the affected source):
I. Rotary Kilns (Sources 405 and 415)
a. Emissions from the Rotary Kilns shall not exceed the following:
1. Kiln 1: 34.0 pounds of NOx per ton of product
2. Kiln 2: 38.0 pounds of NOx per ton of product
b. The permittee shall do the following O&M activities related to the Rotary Kilns:
1. Oxygen and carbon monoxide analyzers associated with the automated combustion control system on each rotary kiln shall be inspected for proper operation at least weekly, with corrective action taken if problems are noted.
2. Kiln feed controls on each rotary kiln shall be verified for proper calibration at least every six months, with adjustments made as necessary.
3. Fuel feed controls on each kiln shall be verified for proper calibration at least annually, with adjustments made as necessary.
4. Coal mill level controls on each kiln shall be verified for proper calibration at least annually, with adjustments made as necessary.
5. Thermocouples associated with the combustion control system on each rotary kiln shall be inspected and verified for proper calibration at least annually, with adjustments made or corrective actions taken as necessary.
6. The flame pattern on each kiln shall be visually inspected at least each week, with corrective actions taken as necessary.
7. The burner pipe on each kiln shall be inspected at least annually, with corrective actions taken as necessary.
c. The permitted shall keep records of the following for the Rotary Kilns:
1. Weekly oxygen and carbon monoxide analyzer inspections, plus records of any maintenance done in response to problems noted during the inspections
2. 6-month rotary kiln feed control calibration verifications, plus records of any adjustments made as a result of the verifications
3. Annual rotary kiln fuel feed control calibration verifications, plus records of any adjustments made as a result of the verifications
4. Annual rotary kiln coal mill level control calibration verifications, plus records of any adjustments made as a result of the verifications
5. Annual rotary kiln thermocouple inspections and calibration verifications are maintained, plus adjustments or maintenance performed as a result of the inspections or verifications
6. Weekly rotary kiln flame pattern inspections, plus records of any corrective actions taken as a result of each inspection.
7. Annual rotary kiln burner pipe inspections, plus records of any corrective actions taken as a result of each inspection.
d. NOx emissions from each of Sources 405 and 415 shall be verified one time in each 5-year calendar period. This testing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 139 of the Department's rules and regulations.
II. Tunnel Kilns 5 and 6 (Sources 810 and 820), Kiln 7 (Source 830), Curing Oven (Source 801)
a. The permittee shall do the following O&M activities:
1. Visually inspect each Source 801 burner at least annually.
2. Visually inspect each burner on each kiln (Sources 810 and 820) at least once each week.
3. Physically inspect each burner on each kiln (Sources 810 and 820) at least once each calendar month, and adjust the air to fuel ratio if necessary.
4. Monthly change the filters for the combustion air and diffusion air (secondary air) for Source 830.
5. Physically inspect each burner for Source 830 at least every 500 hours of operation.
b. The permittee shall keep records of the following:
1. Periodic burner inspections for Sources 801, 810, 820 and 830.
2. All inspections, adjustments or maintenance related to burner or kiln operation for Sources 801, 810, 820 and 830.
3. Monthly filter changes for Source 830.
Note: The above conditions shall supersede the SIP-ed RACT 1 requirements for this facility, upon approval by EPA as a SIP revision.
Public Comment Details:
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 William Weaver, Air Quality Program Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice 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 RACT 2 condition, including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 2 approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on 10/23/18, at 10:00 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed permit action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Dawne Wilkes at 717-705-4702. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be 10/16/18.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to William Weaver, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling Dawne Wilkes at 717-705-4702.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Dawne Wilkes at 717-705-4702 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
13-00017: Mountain Crest Crematory, Inc. (10 E. Kline Road, McAdoo, PA 18237) The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit for the human crematory facility located in the Banks Township, Carbon County. The primary sources consist of one (1) crematory incinerator. The control device consists of an afterburner. The source is considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
36-05157: Ivy Creek Custom Cabinetry, Inc. (99 Elmwood Avenue, Landisville, PA 17538-1305) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for the operation of their wood furniture surface coating facility in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Past actual emissions from the facility are estimated to be 2.42 tpy VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
60-00021: Iddings Quarry Inc. (900 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844) to issue a renewal State Only ''Synthetic Minor'' Operating Permit for their Limestone Township Quarry located in Limestone Township, Union County. The facility is currently operating under State Only ''Synthetic Minor'' Operating Permit 60-00021. The facility's main sources include a stone screening and crushing operation and four diesel-fired engines. Particulate emissions from the stone screening and crushing operation are controlled by a water spray dust suppression system.
The facility has potential emissions of 3.8 tons per year (TPY) of particulate matter, 5.7 TPY of nitrogen oxides, 1.2 TPY of carbon monoxide, 0.4 TPY of sulfur oxides, 0.5 TPY of volatile organic compounds, 0.1 TPY of hazardous air pollutants, and 213 TPY of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide equivalents). No emission or equipment changes are being proposed by this action.
The emission limits and work practice standards along with 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 and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ.
All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Re-gional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief— Telephone: 412-442-4336.
30-00109: Equitrans, LP (EQT Plaza, 625 Liberty Ave., Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222).
The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for the Rogersville Compressor Station in Center Township, Greene County. Equipment at this facility includes one (1) 83.4 bhp natural gas-fired emergency generator engine, one (1) 127 MMscfd triethylene glycol dehydration unit controlled by a 7.0 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired enclosed ground flare, one (1) 0.77 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired dehydration unit reboiler, one (1) condensate storage tank, one (1) glycol line heater, one (1) parts washer, blowdown emissions, and fugitive emissions. Potential annual emissions from this facility are as follows: 5.71 tons NOx, 1.34 tons VOCs, and 5.66 tons CO, 0.42 ton PM10, 0.42 ton PM2.5, 0.18 ton sulfur oxides, 0.08 ton HAPs, and 7,721 tons of greenhouse gases. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The emergency generator engine is subject to 40 CFR Part 6O, Subpart JJJJ, NSPS for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.
65-00769: Raven Industries, Inc. (5049 Center Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a facility that produces toner and is located in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above-mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of various blending, milling, and extruding equipment, as well as machines for filling toner cartridges. These sources are controlled by nine different baghouses. Emissions at the facility are primarily particulate matter (PM-10) emissions and are based on material throughput. Emissions are projected to be 11.53 tons per year PM-10. The facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Operating Permit (65-00769) and a concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, at the above address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Bradley Spayd at the same address above or phone at (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
56-00164: George E. Mason Funeral Home, Inc. (1687 Tire Hill Road, Davidsville, PA 15928) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a funeral home that operates two crematories and is located in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the above-mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of two crematories. The first is a propane-fired, 1.92 MMBtu/hr All Crematory Corporation (Model L-1701) with a capacity of 100 lbs/hr; the second is a propane-fired, 1.80 MMBtu/hr Matthews International (Model IE43-PPI) with a capacity of 150 lbs/hr. Emission estimates were provided using stack tests from identical units. Facility-wide emission estimates are projected to be 1.35 ton per year (TPY) SO2, 1.90 TPY NO2, 1.46 TPY VOC, 2.0 TPY PM, 2.0 TPY PM-10, 2.68 TPY CO, 0.28 TPY HAP, and < 0.001 TPY lead. The facility is required to conduct surveys of the site once per cremation cycle to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Operating Permit (32-00390) and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information 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 by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, at the above address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Bradley Spayd at the same address above or phone at (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B and Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00044A: Just Born, Inc. (1300 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for their facility located in City of Bethlehem, Northampton County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Just Born, Inc. (1300 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017) for their facility located in City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. This Plan Approval No. 48-00044A will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 48-00044A is for the insulation and operation of a new sugar dust filter system. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 for particulate matter. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 48-00044A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
35-00003B: General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems (156 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505-1138) for their facility located in Scranton, Lackawanna County.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems (156 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505-1138) for their facility located in Scranton, Lackawanna County. This Plan Approval No. 35-00003B will be incorporated into a Synthetic Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 35-00003B is for the operation of a welding line with fume hood and two Descaling shot blast booths with dust collectors to control emissions at their facility. Particulate emissions will not exceed 0.04 grain/dscf. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.41 for Visible emissions. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed permit No.: 35-00003B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Chief, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
17051601 and NPDES No. PA02351601. Junior Coal Contracting, Inc. (2330 Six Mile Road, Phillipsburg, PA 16866). To renew the Leslie Tipple in Decatur Township, Clearfield County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 27, 2018. Application received: February 12, 2018.
26970702 and NPDES No. PA0215112. Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc., (P.O. Box 234, Belle Vernon, PA 15012). To renew the permit for the LaBelle Site in Luzerne Township, Fayette County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 28, 2018. Application received: December 12, 2017.
30831303 and NPDES No. PA0013511. Cumberland Contura, LLC, (158 Portal Road, P.O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370). To renew the permit for the Cumberland Mine in Center, Franklin, Greene, Jackson, Perry, Richhill, Wayne, and Whiteley Townships, Greene County. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on August 28, 2018. Application received: November 8, 2017.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56020104, Rosebud Mining Co., 301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine to change land use from Unmanaged Natural habitat and Forestland to Industrial/Commercial and from Forestland to Unmanaged Natural Habitat in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 128.8 acres. Receiving stream: 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: August 29, 2018.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
61980103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227846. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine and associated NPDES permit in Irwin Township, Venango County affecting 111.0 acres. Receiving streams: Scrubgrass Creek classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application for reclamation only. Application received: August 27, 2018.
16090102. Reichard Contracting, Inc. (212 Olean Trail, New Bethlehem, PA 16242). Revision to an existing bituminous surface and auger mine to change the post-mining land use from forestland and forestland abandoned surface mine to unmanaged natural habitat on the Jack A. and Paulette C. Schultz and Edward Jay Baer and Dorothy Marie Divelbiss properties in Porter Township, Clarion County. Receiving streams: Three unnamed tributaries to Leisure Run, Leisure Run, and one unnamed tributary to Long Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is New Bethlehem Borough. Application received: August 27, 2018.
24080101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258555. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920) Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine and associated NPDES permit in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 225.0 acres. Receiving streams: One unnamed tributary to Kyler Run and Kyler Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 27, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17060112. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit revision in land use change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat to a bituminous surface and auger mine in Bell Township, Clearfield County affecting 367.0 acres. Receiving streams: Laurel Run and Lost Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: August 21, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
02070104 and NPDES Permit No. PAPA0251224. Collier Land & Coal Development, LP (223 Fourth Avenue, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Collier Township, Armstrong County, affecting 33.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Robinson Run, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: August 24, 2018.
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.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 7474SM1A1C14 and NPDES Permit No. PA119253. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Suite 200, Whitehall, PA 18052), correction to move NPDES Point 001 on existing NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Palmer, Upper and Lower Nazareth Townships, Northampton County affecting 140.4 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schoeneck Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: August 6, 2018.
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. PA0243485 (Mining permit no. 17030107), Swisher Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Clearfield, PA 16830, renewal of an NPDES permit for surface coal mining with passive treatment facilities only in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County affecting 3.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Moose Creek TMDL. Application received: July 25, 2018.
This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon existing baseline pollution load or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributary to Moose Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 6.7 13.4 16.8 Aluminum (mg/l) 7.6 7.6 7.6 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0122629 (Mining Permit No. 5074SM1), New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 3912 Brumbaugh Road, new NPDES permit for noncoal surface mining in Guilford Township, Franklin County, affecting 396.92 acres. Receiving stream: Intermittent unnamed tributary to Conococheauge Creek, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: July 19, 2018.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 N 003 Y The proposed effluent limits for the emergency spillways are as follows:
Outfalls: 002 & 003 Parameter Average Maximum Maximum 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. Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
NPDES No. PA0258318 (Permit No. 24070301). Advanced Disposal Services Greentree Landfill, LLC (635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846) Renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a large industrial minerals surface mine in Fox Township, Elk County, affecting 227.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Bear Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: Little Toby Creek. Application received: July 6, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Bear Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TP1 N TP3 N TP6 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to Bear Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP1 N SP2 N SP3 N SP6 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributaries to Bear Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) SP4 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Iron (mg/l) 2.2 4.4 5.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.3 2.6 3.25 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0237825 (Mining permit no. 14980301), Graymont (PA) Inc., 965 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16823, renewal of an NPDES permit for industrial minerals deep mine noncoal operation in Spring Township, Centre County affecting 481.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): Logan Branch (Spring Creek), classified for the following use(s): CWF. Application received: June 29, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Logan Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Location 001 N Eby Sink 002 N Eby Sink 003 N McJunkin Injection Site 001B N Whiterock Sink 002B N Agway Sink 005B N Smeltzer Farm The proposed effluent limits* for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 25.0 45.0 62.5 *As measured one time per day, when discharging, at the following sampling locations: final discharge point from the ponds at Gentzel Quarry (when discharging to the Eby sink (002) or McJunkin Injection Site (003) or from pipeline monitoring port located at the holding tank near the Whiterock sink hole for Eby Sink (001), Whiterock Sink (001-B), Agway Sink (002-B) or Smeltzer Farm (005-B)).
The following outfall discharges to Logan Branch:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) Location 010B N Logan Branch pipeline The proposed effluent limits* for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.75 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 *As measured one time per day, when discharging, at pipeline monitoring port located between the holding tank near the Whiterock sinkhole and the final pipeline discharge.
Parameter Period Measurement Frequency Instant. Maximum Temperature (°F) June 15—September 30 Once per hour when
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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 Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40-812. Ken Churchill, 906 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA 18612, in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To remove an existing dock and boathouse and to construct and maintain a 1,062 sq. ft., pile-supported dock and boathouse within the basin of Harveys Lake (HQ-CWF). The project is located at Pole # 88 along Lakeside Drive (S.R. 415) (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 22` 35"; Longitude: -76° 1` 48") in Harveys Lake Borough, Luzerne County. (Harveys Lake, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41°22`35"; Longitude: -76°1`48").
Northwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-517, PA Department of Transportation, District 10-0, 2550 Oakland Ave., Indiana PA 15701. Shawood Pipe Replacement, in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Portersville, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 57`, 48"; W: 80°, 08`, 14").
To remove and/or grout shut the existing 1,211-ft long corrugated metal pipe and to construct and maintain a 521-ft long, 7.5-ft diameter reinforced concrete pipe under the Ramp Q infield area and SR 0422. The project will result in daylighting of approximately 858-ft of UNT Muddy Creek by constructing a designed stream channel to the inlet of the proposed concrete pipe. The project will result in 1,280-ft of permanent impact to UNT Muddy Creek, which includes 858-ft of stream daylighting and the proposed concrete pipe, and a total of 1,416-ft of temporary stream impacts to UNT Muddy Creek. Additionally, the project will result in 0.495-ac of permanent wetland impacts (0.243-ac to PEM; 0.192-ac to PSS; 0.060-ac to PFO) which will be offset by the creation of 0.553-ac of wetland (0.255-ac PEM; 0.216-ac PSS; 0.082-ac PFO) to be constructed along the proposed floodplain bench area on the left descending bank of the daylighted portion of UNT Muddy Creek.
Northwest Region: District Oil and Gas Office, 230 Chestnut Street Meadville PA 16335, 814-332-6860.
E16-08-004, Laurel Mountain Production, LLC, 61 McMurray Road, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Windy Oakland Major Modification to ESG17-031-0003, in Perry Township, Clarion County, ACOE Pittsburgh District, Parker, PA Quadrangle N: 41°, 07`, 20"; W: 79°, 38`, 38".
The project involves the widening of McNany Road to accommodate additional heavy truck traffic associated with the construction of the Windy Oakland Well Pad and future drilling activities. The proposed project impacts in Clarion County include a total of 43 linear feet of permanent impacts to a UNT of Clarion River WWF. The project also has 0.03 acre of permanent impact to Palustrine Emergent (PEM) wetland(s). One floodway will be impacted having 0.105 acre of permanent impacts.
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