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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 Scott Troutman
(Reu-Hel Farms)
638 Railroad Road
Mohrsville, PA 19541Berks 609.8 553.58 Dairy/Ducks NA New
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 taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17).
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 2218509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pine Manor LLC Municipality Londonderry Township County Dauphin Responsible Official Frank T. Perano, General Manager
P.O. Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543 0677Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer James A. Cieri Sr, P.E.
James A. Cieri, PE
914 N Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112Application Received: 11/5/2018 Description of Action Installation of a refurbished 12,000-gallon standpipe and a booster station. Permit No. 2818512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Antrim Township Municipality Antrim Township County Franklin Responsible Official Rodney Eberly, Chairman
P.O. Box 130
Greencastle, PA 17225Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Joseph M. McDowell, P.E.
Martin & Martin, Inc.
37 S Main Street, Suite A
Chambersburg, PA 17201Application Received: 12/6/2018 Description of Action Upgrades to existing treatment facilities including chlorination, iron and manganese treatment, and activated carbon filtration. Permit No. 3818502 MA, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Richland Borough Municipality Richland Borough County Lebanon Responsible Official Perri Shanaman, Borough Secretary
P.O. Box 676
5 Pine Street
Richland, PA 17087Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Paul Lutzkanin, P.E.
Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying Inc.
279 North Zinns Mill Road
5 Pine Street
Lebanon, PA 17042Application Received: 12/12/2018 Description of Action The removal of interior corrosion, cleaning and the application of a seam sealer in an existing finished water storage tank. Permit No. 2118512, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Carriage House Tavern Municipality South Middleton Township County Cumberland Responsible Official Toannis A. PapaConstandina, Owner
1582 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Craig J. Zack, P.E.
KPI Technology
143 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325Application Received: 12/12/2018 Description of Action Installation of a nitrate removal system. Permit No. 0518504, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford Municipality Bedford Borough County Bedford Responsible Official Larry Johnson, Chairman
244 W Penn Street
Bedford, PA 15522Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Timothy A. Cooper, P.E.
Stiffler McGraw & Associates Inc
19 N Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received: 11/26/2018 Description of Action Replacement of distribution system piping.
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.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
WA 38-599C, Water Allocations. Cornwall Borough (PWS ID No. 7380007), Lebanon County. The right to purchase a maximum of 500,000 gallons per day (gpd), based on a thirty (30) day average, from the City of Lebanon Authority through an existing interconnection located in Cornwall Borough, Lebanon County. Applicant Address: Barbara Henry, Director, Water & Sewer Department, Richland Borough, 44 Rexmont Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. Consulting Engineer: Paul Lutzkanin, P.E., Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying Inc., 279 North Zinns Mill Road, Suite A, Lebanon, PA 17042. Application Received: 12/14/2018.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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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 ap-proved 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.
Lillian Wolf Property, 717 North Hokendauqua Drive, Moore Township, Northampton County. United Environmental Services, P.O. Box 701, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, on behalf of Lillian Wolf, 1063 Mosser Road, Apartment Q107, Breinigsville, PA 18031, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by a release of heating oil from an aboveground storage tank. Future use of the site will be residential. Statewide Health remediation standards are planned for this site. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Times News on December 5, 2018.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
DDSP Small Arms Range Downgradient, 2001 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070, Fairview Township, York County. Plexus-PARS JV, 5510 Cherokee Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22312, on behalf of Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2639, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning remediation of site soil contaminated with inorganics and nitroglycerin from a small arms range. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Patriot News on May 11, 2018.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability administratively complete 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.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
General Permit No. WMGR081SW002. TMS International LLC, 1155 Business Center Drive, Suite 200, Horsham, PA 19044-3422. TMS International at West Mifflin, 516 Delwar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. An application for a Determination of Applicability under residual waste General Permit WMGR081 for the processing and beneficial use of waste electronics in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County, was received on December 10, 2018 and deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on December 13, 2018.
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit or the application may contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Files, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412-442-4000. 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 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
42-117B: Zippo Manufacturing Company (401 Congress Street, Bradford, PA 16701), for the proposed construction of a computer numerical control (CNC) engraving cell in Bradford Township, McKean County. This is a State Only facility.
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.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
17-00063E: Pennsylvania Grain Processing, LLC (250 Technology Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830) for the increase of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) emission limits based on manufacturers data and recommendations, from the ethanol manufacturing process (Source ID P203) and the fermentation system (Source ID P204) for the sources at the existing ethanol production facility located in Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County.
The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department's) review of the information submitted by the company indicates that the air contamination sources for the proposed project will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123 and the best available technology requirements (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the proposed project.
The total combined emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the exhaust associated with the ethanol manufacturing sources (Source ID P203) shall not exceed 7.2 pounds per hour and 31.40 tons in any 12 consecutive month period at any time. The total combined emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the exhaust associated with the ethanol manufacturing sources (Source ID P203) shall not exceed any of the following 0.060 pound per million Btu, 12.96 pounds per hour, and 56.76 tons in any 12 consecutive month period. The air contaminant emissions from the ethanol manufacturing sources shall not exceed the following when the emissions are controlled by only one of the RTOs (ID C203A or C203B): 6.48 pounds of NOx per hour, 8.17 pounds of CO per hour, 4.20 pounds of SOx per hour, 5.0 pounds of PM and PM10 per hour, 5.0 pounds of VOCs per hour and 2.00 pounds of HAPs per hour. The potential emissions for this facility are as follows: 78.53 TPY of NOx, 86.61 TPY of CO, 31.91 TPY of SOx, 63.91 TPY of PM and PM10, 48.46 TPY of VOCs and 12.53 TPY of HAPs.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: the RTO's (IDs C203A and C203B) controlling emissions from the ethanol manufacturing sources shall achieve a destruction efficiency of no less than 98% (by weight) or have an outlet VOC concentration of no more than 10 ppmv.; the RTO's are to be fired only on natural gas; RTO's shall be operated at a minimum of 1,600°F (IDs C203A and C203B) and 1,832°F (ID C204B) operating temperatures. The RTO's operating temperatures shall be continuously monitored and recorded.
The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the sources are constructed and operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 17-00063E, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
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.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-0230A: Veterinary Crematory Services (387 Nina Way, Warminster, PA 18974) for the installation of a new 250 pound per hour, natural gas-fired animal crematory located in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This unit will be replacing an existing 200 pound per hour crematory unit. The new crematory shall be equipped with an afterburner and an opacity monitor. The facility is considered a natural minor facility based on its potential emissions. The plan approval will include monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality requirements.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00091B: Lower Mt Bethel Energy LLC (6079 Depues Ferry Road, Bangor, PA 18013) submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection for a plan approval to modify two existing combustion turbines at the facility located in Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton County. The facility currently operates under Title V Operating Permit No. 48-00091. This plan approval will be incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
The modification includes replacing and upgrading rows of blades and vanes of the turbines. Also, LMBE is proposing to install Ultra Low NOx burners as part of the project. The Department's review of the information submitted by LMBE indicates that the proposed modifications will meet all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the BAT requirements. The company shall comply with 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall comply with 123.41 for visible emissions. The turbines will be subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart KKKK requirements upon completion. NOx emissions shall not exceed 3.5 ppm at 15% O2 calculated on a 3-hr rolling block average. VOC (as propane) emissions shall not exceed 2.0 ppm at 15% O2. SO2 emissions shall not exceed 0.0027 lb/MMBtu. CEMS will continue to be used to measure NOx and CO emissions. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. For further details, contact Ray Kempa at (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. For further details, contact Ray Kempa at (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication 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.
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.: 48-00091B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
35-00074A: Meadowbrook Energy LLC (144 East Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 203, Olyphant, PA 18447) submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection for a proposed renewable natural gas (RNG) processing facility to be located in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County. This plan approval will be incorporated into State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Meadowbrook is proposing a high BTU RNG processing facility designed to process up to 16,000 SCFM of landfill gas. The plant is being designed as a ''closed loop'' system, controlled by two regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) units that will be used to process the tail gas to destroy VOCs, HAPs and to control odors, along with a bypass flare, small boiler and emergency generator.
The Department's review of the information submitted by Meadowbrook indicates that the proposed operation will meet all applicable air quality requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants, including the BAT requirements. The company shall comply with 123.31 for malodorous emissions. The company shall comply with 123.13 for particulate emissions. The company shall comply with 123.41 for visible emissions. VOC emissions from the plant will remain under 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. Total HAP emissions from the facility will be under 25 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. Single HAP emissions will be under 10 TPY, 12-month rolling sum. The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ requirements.
The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. For further details, contact Ray Kempa at (570) 826-2511 within 30 days after publication 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.
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.: 35-00074A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 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.
10-417A: Penn United Technology Inc. (300 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023), for the proposed construction of a batch vapor degreasing unit using trichloroethylene solvent in Buffalo Township, Butler County. This is a State Only 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 State Only operating permit at a later date.
Plan approval No 10-417A is for the proposed construction of Batch Vapor Degreaser # 1 using trichloroethylene solvent. 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 101 (Batch Vapor Degreaser # 1):
• The maximum VOC emissions from the batch vapor degreaser shall not exceed 4.37 tons per year, on a twelve-month rolling sum. [This condition streamlines requirements outlined in 40 CFR 63.471 out of the plan approval.]
• Subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart T (National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Test methods).
• The coil refrigeration temperature shall be monitored continuously.
• The relation between the coil refrigeration temperature and the center of the chilled blanket shall be determined during the first month of operation. [Compliance with this condition will show compliance with 40 CFR 63.463(e)(2)(i)—See EPA ADI Control Number: M020011]
• The operator shall maintain records sufficient to demonstrate compliance. The records shall include, at a minimum:
• Visual observation of the boil sump site glass level is monitored on the first day of the month and filled to the upper level if necessary.
• The coil refrigeration temperature shall be recorded daily and a record of the temperature shall be maintained for five years and made available to the Department upon request. [Compliance with this condition will show compliance with 40 CFR 63.466(a)(1)—See EPA ADI Control Number: M020011]
• The Department will allow the use of other non-HAP solvents with the condition that the Department be notified in writing prior to use of a new solvent. The notification will include a technical data sheet for the new solvent. Degreaser operation during the use of non-HAP solvent, falls under 25 Pa. Code § 129.63.
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 at (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 [10-417A] 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, 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.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
OP18-000042: The Pennovation Works (3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146) for the operation of an educational facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) condensing boilers, six (6) forced air heaters, four (4) gas fired boilers, and one (1) hot water boiler all below 1.06 MMBtu/hr and firing natural gas. The facility includes one (1) 179 kilowatt fire pump and one (1) 1,115 kilowatt emergency generator, both firing diesel fuel.
The operating permit will be issued under the Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the above operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or public hearing request within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
OP18-000033: Catalent Pharma Solutions (10381 Decatur Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154) for the operation of a clinical supply services facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include three (3) 300 kW, 500 kW, and 900 kW diesel emergency generators, as well as eight (8) natural gas-fired warm air furnaces rated from 0.3 to 0.35 MMBtu/hr.
The operating permit will be issued under the Pennsylvania Code Title 25, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest, comments, or request a public hearing on the above operating permit must submit the protest, comments, or public hearing request within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00003: Keystone Cement Company/East Allen Plant (Route 329, P.O. Box A, Bath, PA 18014-0058). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of the Portland Cement manufacturing facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County. The facility is considered a major stationary source subject to Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of a Preheater/Precalciner & Kiln/SNCR & Ammon Injection System, Clinker Cooler System, Finishing Mills, and Boilers. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.
On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Keystone Cement Company qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT 2 major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT 2 rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 154—the Emergency Generator No. 2, and Source ID # 226—the Preheater/Precalciner & Kiln/SNCR & Ammon Injection System. The Presumptive RACT 2 requirements are included in the TV operating permit.
The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
48-00004: Lehigh Cement Co, LLC, Lehigh Cement Facility (Route 248 & Easton Road, Nazareth, PA 18064). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of the Portland cement manufacturing facility in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. The facility is considered a major stationary source subject to Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of a Kiln System, Clinker Cooler, and Finishing Mills. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.
On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Lehigh Cement Company qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT 2 major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT 2 rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 142-1—Kiln System, the Hauck heater, and an emergency generator. The Presumptive RACT 2 requirements are included in the TV operating permit.
The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations
48-00005: Hercules Cement Co. LP, Stockertown Facility (501 Hercules Drive, Stockertown, PA 18083-7009). The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the operation of the Portland cement manufacturing in facility in Stockertown Borough, Northampton County. The facility is considered a major stationary source subject to Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of two (2) Preheater Kiln Systems, two (2) Clinker Cooler Systems, Finishing Mills, and Boilers. The sources are controlled by baghouses. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds.
On April 23, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOC, also known as Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 2. Hercules Cement Company qualifies as a major source of NOx emissions because facility-wide potential NOx emissions are above the RACT 2 major source threshold (i.e., 100 tons per year). As a result, the NOx-emitting operations at the facility will be subject to the provisions of the RACT 2 rule. The NOx emitting sources at the facility are Source ID # 102 and # 122, the Kiln Systems. The Presumptive RACT 2 requirements are included in the TV operating permit.
The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality 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.
36-05046: Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. (TransCanada, 455 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301) for operation of the Marietta natural gas compressor station in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. The facility 2017 actual air emissions were 5.89 tons of CO, 5.24 tons of NOx, 0.14 ton of PM-10, 0.02 ton of SOx, 0.05 ton of VOC, and 0 ton of total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines.
34-05002: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (P.O. Box 1642, Houston, TX 77251-1642) to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for Perulack Compressor Station located in Lack Township, Juniata County. The actual 2017 emissions from the facility were NOx 360 tons, CO 23 tons, SOx 2.7 tons, VOC 36.4 tons, and PM10 2.6 tons. The Title V Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for Sources derived from 25 Pa. Code § 123 and § 127. The facility is subject to Federal 40 CFR regulations as follows: Dresser Clark and Solar gas turbines are subject to Part 60 Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines. Emergency Generators are subject to Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
04-00702: United States Gypsum Company (1 Woodlawn Rd., Aliquippa, PA 15001) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit (TV-04-00702) to United States Gypsum Company (USG) for the operation of the Aliquippa Plant located in Aliquippa, Beaver County.
The facility's major sources of emissions include a board kiln/end seals, two kettles, two dryer mills, two ball mills, numerous miscellaneous material handling processes including screw conveyors, bins, and hoppers controlled by dust collectors, an end saw system, a natural gas-fired water heater, and fugitive emissions from paved and unpaved roads.
The Aliquippa Plant is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapters F (relating to operating permit requirements) and G (relating to Title V operating permit requirements). In 2017, USG reported emitting the following type and quantity of air contaminants (on an annual basis) from the Aliquippa Plant: 43.4 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 42.7 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 31.2 tons of particulate matter, 10-micron (PM10), 23.6 tons of particulate matter, 2.5-micron (PM-2.5), 0.47 ton of sulfur oxides (SOx), 19.9 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 2.26 tons of formaldehyde (a hazardous air pollutant or HAP), and 55,161.63 tons of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
The emission restrictions and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions of the TVOP have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60, 61, and 70, and 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145.
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 the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 412-442-4000.
Any person may submit comments, a request for the Department to hold a public hearing, or a protest to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing with the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All requests for a public hearing, and all protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). A protest must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing theprotest; identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (Title V Operating Permit 04-00702); and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant, and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Written comments, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Nicholas J. Waryanka, Air Quality Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Nicholas J. Waryanka at (412) 442-4172.
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.
64-00015: Bedrock Quarries, Inc. (2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474-0196). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for the Bedrock Quarry located in Damascus Township, Wayne County. A rock crushing plant is operated at the quarry. The control device is a wet suppression system. 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 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.
28-03041: Spectrum Industrial Coatings, Inc. (9226 Mountain Brook Road, St. Thomas, PA 17252) for a liquid painting facility in Saint Thomas Township, Franklin County. The annual emissions in year 2017 were 13.71 tons of VOC, and 0.48 ton of HAPs. The facility is subject to 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.52, 129.52d, and 129.63. 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.
34-05004: Jay Fulkroad & Sons, Inc. (198 Quarry Road, McAlisterville, PA 17049) for operation of a limestone crushing plant and two batch asphalt plants in Fayette Township, Juniata County. The 2017 actual emissions of the facility were 0.2 ton of PM, 3.4 tons of CO, 1.02 ton of NOx, 0.7 ton of SOx, 0.3 ton of VOC, and 0.6 ton of total HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I-Standard of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO-Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
28-03039: Warrior Roofing Manufacturing of PA, LLC (323 Development Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for operation of a roofing felt paper manufacturing facility in Greene Township, Franklin County. The estimated potential facility emissions are 24.5 tons of CO, 11.5 tons of NOx, 4.9 tons of PM-10, and 6.1 tons 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. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart UU—Standards of Performance for Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacture, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart AAAAAAA-National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Asphalt Processing and Asphalt Roofing Manufacturing.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
65-00778: Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals, LLC (2124 PA-906, Belle Vernon, PA 15012) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a facility that stores, transfers, packages, and loads and unloads various products and is located in Rostraver 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 previously-mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of loading and unloading operations of various materials. Emissions at the facility are primarily fugitive particulate matter (PM) emissions. No fuel-fired air contamination sources exist at this site. The facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with fugitive and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. Potential emissions at the facility are projected to be 48.6 tons per year (TPY) PM-10 and 7.6 TPY PM-2.5 with a combined material handling limit of two million tons per year. Actual emissions at the facility are projected to be 16.2 TPY PM and 2.6 TPY PM-10 based on anticipated amounts of material to be handled. 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 (65-00778) and 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 previously listed address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Bradley Spayd at the previously listed address 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.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481. Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
10-00345: Allegheny Mineral Corp (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201-5022). The Department intends to renew a State Only operating permit for the Limestone processing facility located in Marion Township, Butler County. The significant sources are the stone crushing and sizing plant; storage piles; vehicle travel; vehicle loading; and a portable processing plant. The permit includes a 2,500,000 ton per year throughput restriction on material processed in the stone crushing and sizing plant. This facility is a Synthetic Minor. The potential emissions from the facility are as follows: 61.31 tpy PM; 18.69 tpy PM-10; 1.27 tpy PM-2.5; 3.24 tpy NOx; 0.01 tpy SOx; 1.03 tpy CO; and 0.40 tpy VOC. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit are incorporated into the permit. This facility is subject to the Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOO, the Standards of Performance for Non-metallic Mineral Processing Plants, for which the applicable requirements are included in the permit. Two diesel engines which power a portable processing plant on site are subject to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII, the Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17160104 and NPDES PA0269778. Res Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit and NPDES revision to utilize existing discharge point 011 located on adjacent SMP No. 17990102, 6 Mile Road Operation, that currently discharges and will continue to discharge to Little Laurel Run on a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County affecting 91.4 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributary to Shimel Run, Shimel Run, Moshannon Creek, Little Laurel Run, and Laurel Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 4, 2018.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
55180802. Paul C. Long, Jr. (1310 Fair Oak Road, Selinsgrove, PA 17870). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a small noncoal industrial minerals surface mine permit (Shale) in Penn Township, Snyder County affecting 1.0 acre. Receiving stream(s): Penn Creek, classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. Application received: December 7, 2018.
08160301. Austin's Excavating and Paving, Inc (121 Talmadge Hill West, Waverly, NY 14892). Revision to mine above the regional water table at pit floor elevation 760 feet MSL and change post mining land use from open water impoundment to unmanaged natural habitat to a large noncoal surface mine permit in Athens Township, Bradford County affecting 61.0 acres. Receiving streams: Susquehanna River, classified for the following use(s): WWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 10, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03180801 and NPDES Permit No. PAM318005. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). Application for commencement, operation and restoration of noncoal surface mine, located in Bethel Township, Armstrong County, affecting 4.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Allegheny River, classified for the following use: WWF. Buffalo Township Municipal Authority is the water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: December 17, 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279676 (GFCC No. 32-18-01), P&N Coal Co., Inc., P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, NPDES permit for reclamation of 6.9 acres of abandoned mine lands which includes 2,310 feet of abandoned highwall and daylighting of 11.5 acres of abandoned deep mine in Green and Cherryhill Townships, Indiana County, affecting 25.8 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Two Lick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River TMDL. Application Received: October 10, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls require a non-discharge alternative:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond 1 with associated infiltration gallery Yes 002—Sediment Pond A with associated infiltration gallery Yes Waters entering the Outfall 001 and 002 infiltration systems must meet the following instantaneous limitations:
Discharge Parameter Limit (mg/l) Total Iron 7.0 Total Manganese 5.0 Total Suspended Solids 90.0 Total Aluminum Report Sulfate Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance Report (µmhos/cm) Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0269875 (Government Financed Construction Contract (GFCC) No. 17-18-02), RES Coal LLC, 51 Airport Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, new NPDES permit for reclaiming abandoned mine land in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 43.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): North Camp Run, classified for the following use(s): CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River Watershed TMDL. Application received: November 16, 2018. Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits previously described for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to North Camp Run to Chest Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (SPA) Y The following outfall discharges to North Camp Run to Chest Creek to West Branch Susquehanna River:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 002 (TBB) Y 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) 3.0 6.0 7.5 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 7.6 7.6 7.6 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0278319 (GFFC No. 65-18-01), David L. Patterson, 12 Shortcut Road, Smithfield, PA 15478, new NPDES permit for a GFCC in Loyalhanna Township, Westmorland County, affecting 50 acres. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributaries to Kiskiminetas River, classified for the following use: WWF. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received: September 5, 2018.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Unnamed Tributaries to Kiskiminetas River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 003 Y MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Unnamed Tributaries to Kiskiminetas River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) TYPE 001 Y SWO 002 Y SWO 004 Y SWO The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/kg) 50 50 50 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224987 on Surface Mining Permit No. 49080104. D. Molesevich & Sons Construction Co., Inc., (P.O. Box 121, Mt. Carmel, PA 17951), renewal of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine operation in Mt. Carmel Township, Northumberland County, affecting 423.0 acres. Receiving streams: Quaker and Coal Runs to Shamokin Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes and South Branch Roaring Creek, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received: July 11, 2018.
Non-Discharge BMP's are in effect for all areas of this operation.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0594130 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5273SM2. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a granite gneiss quarry operation in Middletown and Thornbury Townships, Delaware County, affecting 247.3 acres. Receiving stream: Chester Creek, classified for the following uses: trout stocking and migratory fishes. Application received: January 19, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Chester Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 N Pit Sump/Stormwater/Groundwaer 002 N Stormwater 003 N Stormwater 004 N Inactive/Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (Outfall 001) 2.0 MGD Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Monitor Oil and Grease 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0611999 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7974SM2. Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC, (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a argillite quarry operation in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, affecting 83.5 acres. Receiving stream: Rapp Creek, classified for the following use: exceptional value. Application received: July 18, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Rapp Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Pit Sump Discharge The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) MGD Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Turbidity NTU 40.0 80.0 100.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0612880 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7874SM2. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3912 Brumbaugh Road, New Enterprise, PA 16664), revised NPDES Permit for a Limestone quarry operation in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, affecting 272 acres. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: May 29, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits previously described for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Coplay Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 N TFO 002 Y TFO (It's new to this permit. It was previously permitted under PA0594199) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 1.4 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil and Grease (mg/l) Monitor and Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Northeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, Telephone 570-826-2511.
E40-813. Earth Conservancy, 101 South Main Street, Ashley, PA 18701, in City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.
To reestablish and maintain a 1,000-linear foot reach of Espy Run (CWF, MF) as part of a phased stream channel restoration project for the purpose of restoring Espy Run to its historic alignment. Work will include creating a 27-foot wide by 2-foot deep trapezoidal channel with 3:1 slopes impacting approximately 0.9 acre of wetlands. The channel will be constructed to include an impervious liner, sand bedding material, and rip rap. This is the first phase of a larger project to restore Espy Run to its historical alignment.
The project is located south of Middle Road and west of Espy Street in the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County. (Wilkes-Barre West & Nanticoke, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 41° 11` 16.7352"; Longitude: -75° 59` 23.9352").
Northcentral Region: Waterways & Wetlands Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3636.
E18-509. Liberty Truckstop, Inc., 2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton, PA 18508. Avis Travel Plaza in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, ACOE Baltimore District. (Jersey Shore, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 41.18055556; Latitude 77.32583333).
To maintain 997 square feet (0.02 acre) of permanent fill, placed in a palustrine scrub-shrub (PSS) wetland for the purpose of a parking lot.
Southwest Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Dana Drake, Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 412-442-4000.
E30-262, Kiewit Power Constructors, 9401 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66210, Cumberland Township, Greene County; Pittsburgh ACOE District.
The applicant proposes to:
Construct and maintain a temporary unloading facility along the Monongahela River (WWF) at the Hilltop Energy Center. For the purpose of unloading equipment required for the construction of 15 transmission line structures. Permanent impacts will include 3,000 square feet of dredging. Temporary impacts include 34,650 square feet of excavation for this construction an unloading ramp. No mitigation is proposed.
The project site is located at the Hilltop Energy Center (Carmichaels, PA USGS topographic quadrangle; N: 39°, 52`, 55"; W: -79°, 55`, 02.48"; Sub-basin 19B; USACE Pittsburgh District), in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
D11-122EA. Roger Adams, P.E., Acting Director, Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105, Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, USACOE Pittsburgh District.
Project proposes to remove the remains of the abandoned West Branch Mill Dam to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore approximately 700 feet of stream channel to a free-flowing condition. The project is located across the West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF, MF) (Barnesboro, PA Quadrangle, Latitude: 40.6808; Longitude: -78.8060).
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