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LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Humboldt East Site 106, 101 Commerce Drive, Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Cozen O'Connor, One Liberty, 1650 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Bluewater Hazleton LLC, One Tower Bridge, 100 Front Street, Suite 570, Conshohocken, PA 19428, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil was contaminated by volatile organic compounds, base neutral compounds, PCBs, and metals. The Site was formerly part of the PPL-Harwood Steam Electric Station and it will remediated as a Special Industrial Area. Future use of the site will be non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Standard Speaker on September 24, 2019.
Weiler Corporation, 1 Weiler Drive, Barrett Township, Monroe County. MEA, 1365 Ackermanville Road, Bangor, PA 18013, on behalf of Cresco Realty LLC, 1 Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18431, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Soil and groundwater were contaminated with heating oil from an underground storage tank. Future use of the site will be nonresidential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Pocono Record on September 21, 2019.
Southcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717.705.4705.
Former Mt. Joy MGP, 223-225 West Main Street, Mt. Joy, PA 17552, Mt. Joy Borough, Lancaster County. Silar Services, 1851 French Creek Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460, on behalf of PPL Electric Utilities, 1639 Church Road, Allentown, PA 18104-9342, and Mt. Joy Borough, 21 East Main Street, Mt. Joy, PA 17552 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site groundwater and soil with contamination from a manufactured gas plant. The site will be remediated to the Statewide Health and Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is to remain a public park. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP on September 16, 2019.
Former Columbia Iron Ore Mine, 620 Sycamore Drive, Columbia, PA 17512, West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. BL Companies, 2601 Market Place, Suite 350, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on behalf of 620 Sycamore Drive Associates, LLC, One Tower Bridge, 100 Front Street, Suite 560, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, and United Mineral Corporation, c/o Jon M. Gruber, Esquire, Russell, Kraft & Gruber, LLP, Hempfield Center, Suite 300, 930 Red Rose Court, Lancaster, PA 17601, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with metals associated with an iron ore deposit. The site will be remediated to the Site-Specific Standard. Future use of the site is used as residential for single family homes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP on September 12, 2019.
Burkman Property, 115 Wea-Wit Street, East Earl, PA 17519, East Earl Township, Lancaster County. Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073, on behalf of State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 106169, Atlanta, GA 30348-6169, and Joseph Burkman, 1155 Wea-Wit Street, East Earl, PA 17519, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil and groundwater contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The site will be remediated to the Residential Statewide Health Standard. Future use of the site will continue to be for residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the LNP on September 9, 2019.
Northwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Luxfer Magtech, Inc., 955 Saxonburg Boulevard, Clinton Township, Butler County. Ramboll US Corporation, 1760 Market Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on behalf of Luxfer Magtech, Inc., 955 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg, PA 16056, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has historically been used for multiple industrial purposes and is currently operating as a magnesium product manufacturing facility. A portion of the northern and southern parts of the site has been used for seasonal farming. The site will be remediated using a combination of the Site-Specific and Statewide Health Standards. Future use of the property will be industrial. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Butler Eagle on September 17, 2019.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
3348 Troxelville Rd, Middleburg, Center Township, Snyder County. Crawford Environmental Services, LLC, 20 Cardinal Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508, on behalf of Jack D. Wagner and Emily McCaffery, 3348 Troxelville Rd, Middleburg, PA 17842, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with No. 2 Fuel Oil. The applicant proposes remediation of the site to meet the Residential Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on August 12, 2019.
Star Fleet Trucking Project, Crossroads Drive, New Columbia, Kelly Township, Union County. Northridge Group, Inc., P.O. Box 231, Northumberland, PA 17857, on behalf of Star Fleet Trucking, Inc., 426 Main Street, Middlebury, IN 46550, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate site soil contaminated with diesel fuel, motor oil and antifreeze. The applicant proposes remediation of the site to meet the Non-Residential Statewide Health Standard. A summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Daily Item on September 23, 2019.
MUNICIPAL WASTE GENERAL PERMIT
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 Municipal Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Municipal Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Municipal Waste.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8472.
General Permit Application No. WMGM065. Ecoremedy, LLC, Bucks County, 95 Riverview Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067. The Department received an application for a new general permit for the drying and gasification of treated municipal wastewater sludge (biosolids) for beneficial use as alternative fuel source in boilers, power plants, and cement kilns. Ecoremedy will receive municipal waste biosolids from the Morrisville Municipal Authority, Morrisville Borough, Bucks County, PA, and from other municipal wastewater treatment plants. The application was determined to be administratively complete on September 26, 2019.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Chris Solloway, General Permits/Beneficial Use Section, Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Bureau of Waste Management, P.O. Box 69170, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseall@pa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGM065'' in the subject line. Faxed comments will not be accepted. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application. For more information, contact the Division of Municipal and Residual Waste at 717-787-7381.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Northwest Region: Christina S. Wilhelm, Regional Solid Waste Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit Application No. 101724. Raccoon Refuse Transfer Station, Inc., 44939 Old Route 77, Spartansburg, PA 16434; Sparta Township, Crawford County. A permit application for a new municipal waste transfer station was received by the Department on September 16, 2019. The proposed transfer facility will operate (accept, dump, load waste) Monday through Saturday 5:00 am to 5:00 pm with an average daily volume of 250 tons per day and a maximum daily volume of 300 tons per day. No more than 600 tons of waste may be stored onsite any given time.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Christina Wilhelm, Program Manager, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Persons interested in obtaining more information about the permit application may contact the Northwest Regional Office, at (814) 332-6848. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
Permit Application No. 300837. Keystone—Conemaugh Projects, LLC, 313 Keystone Drive, Shelocta, PA 15774; Plumcreek Township; Armstrong County. A permit reissuance application was received for this facility on July 18, 2019. The Keystone Station Ash Disposal Site is an existing residual waste landfill owned by GenOn Northeast Management Company, LLC being transferred to Keystone—Conemaugh Projects, LLC. No changes to the permit other than ownership name are being proposed in this application.
Permit Application No. 300876. Keystone—Conemaugh Projects, LLC, 1442 Power Plant Road, New Florence, PA 15944; West Wheatfield Township; Indiana County. A permit reissuance application was received for this facility on July 18, 2019. The Conemaugh Generating Station Ash Disposal Site is an existing residual waste landfill owned by GenOn Northeast Management Company, LLC being transferred to Keystone—Conemaugh Projects, LLC. No changes to the permit other than ownership name are being proposed in this application.
Permit Application No. 300818. New Castle Power, LLC, 2189 State Route 168 South, West Pittsburg, PA 16160; Taylor Township; Lawrence County. A permit reissuance application was received for this facility on July 18, 2019. The New Castle Station Ash Disposal Site is an existing residual waste landfill owned by GenOn Power Midwest LP is being transferred to New Castle Power, LLC. No changes to the permit other than ownership name are being proposed in this application. The application was received on July 18, 2019.
Applications deemed 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 Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Permit No. 101668, Mifflin County Solid Waste Authority Barner Site Transfer Station, 87 Landfill Road, Lewistown, PA 17044.
An application for a permit renewal was submitted by the Mifflin County Solid Waste Authority for continued operation of their Barner Site municipal waste transfer facility located in Derry Township, Mifflin County. The current permit expires April 12, 2020. This application was deemed administratively complete by the Southcentral Regional Office on September 11, 2019. The Department will accept comments from the general public recommending revisions to, and approval or denial of, the application during the entire time the Department is reviewing the permit application.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Mr. John Oren, Permits Chief, Waste Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200. Persons interested in obtaining more information about this permit application may contact the Southcentral Regional Office at (717) 705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
PLAN APPROVALS
Plan Approval Applications Received under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B that may have special public interest. These applications are in review and no decision on disposition has been reached.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00115A: Aria Energy East LLC (46280 Dylan Drive, Suite 200, Novi, MI 48377) for the construction of a Renewable Natural Gas facility with controls at a facility to be located in Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton County.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
16-149E: Clarion Laminates (301 Fiberboard Road, Shippenville, PA 16254), for the proposed production increase in Paint Township, Clarion County. This is a State Only facility.
43-310D: NLMK Pennsylvania LLC (15 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell, PA 16121), for the proposed construction of process equipment related to the Walking Beam Furnace as a result of non-construction within 18-months of Plan Approval 43-310G issuance in Farrell City, Mercer County. This is a Title V 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.
18-00009G: Clinton County Solid Waste Authority (264 Landfill Lane, McElhattan, PA 17748-0209) has submitted an application (18-00009E) for the proposed installation and operation of a 3,900 standard cubic foot per minute (scfm) enclosed flare to control the air contaminant emissions from the North and South Side of the Wayne Township Landfill located in Wayne Township, Clinton County. The respective facility is a major facility for which a Title V operating permit 18-00009 has been issued. The Department's review of the information submitted by Clinton County Solid Waste Authority indicates that the proposed enclosed flare will meet all applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including the Best Available Technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The enclosed flare will meet the requirements of Title V operating permit 18-00009 and Subpart WWW of the Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, 40 CFR Sections 60.750—60.759. Based on these findings, the Department intends to approve the application and issue plan approval for the proposed installation and operation of a 3,900 standard cubic foot per minute (scfm) enclosed flare. Additionally, if the Department determines that all equipment constructed are operating in compliance with all plan approval conditions, the conditions established in the plan approval will be incorporated into Title V operating permit 18-00009 via an administrative amendment pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
The following is a summary of the conditions that the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements: Pursuant to the best available technology requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12 and/or 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW Sections 60.750—60.759: Source IDs P200 and P201 are the North and South side disposal areas, respectively, of the Clinton County solid waste landfill, each with a landfill gas extraction, collection and control system associated with the North and South side disposal areas. The landfill gas extraction, collection and control system associated with the North and South side disposal areas, shall consist of a series of vertical wells as well as horizontally-orientated gas collection piping. The gas collected with this system shall be controlled by a 3,900 scfm Zink Combustion model ZOTF landfill gas/natural gas fired enclosed ground-type flare (Control Device ID C001); the permittee shall not permit the following air contaminant emissions from the exhaust of ID C001 associated with Source IDs P200 and P201 in excess of the following limitations: nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2)—0.06 pounds per million Btu of heat input, carbon monoxide (CO)—0.15 pounds per million Btu of heat input, sulfur oxides (SOx, expressed as SO2)—2.48 pounds per hour, particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5)—1.69 pounds per hour and 0.02 grains per dry standard cubic foot of exhaust gas, non-methane organic compounds (NMOC)—0.25 pounds per hour; Control Device ID C001 associated with Source IDs P200 and P201 shall reduce the non-methane organic compound emissions by 98% or greater or reduce the outlet non-methane organic compound concentration to not equal or exceed 20 parts per million, by volume, dry basis (ppmdv) at 3% oxygen; there shall be no visible emissions from Control Device ID C001, except for periods not to exceed a total of five (5) minutes during any two (2) consecutive hours; Control Device ID C001 shall be equipped with a natural gas enrichment system to allow natural gas to be bled into the landfill gas; the combustion chamber temperature of Control Device ID C001 shall not be less than 1,650°F, at any time; Control Device ID C001 associated with Source IDs P200 and P201 shall maintain, for each 3-hour period of operation based on rolling hourly data, an average combustion temperature of no more than 28°C (50.4°F) below the average combustion temperature during the most recent performance test in which compliance with the destruction/removal was demonstrated; the residence time of the air contaminants in Control Device ID C001 shall not be less than 1.07 seconds; Control Device ID C001 shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor and record the combustion temperature and having a minimum accuracy of +/- one percent in degrees Celsius the temperature being monitored, shall be equipped with instrumentation to monitor the gas flow to the flare and record the flow once every 15 minutes, shall be equipped with a bypass line valve in the closed position with a car-seal or a lock-and-key type configuration, shall be equipped with an automatic pilot ignition system that utilizes natural gas as a separate fuel source which ensures complete and immediate combustion of the landfill gas, shall be equipped with an ultraviolet scanner with controller to confirm that a flame is present anytime that landfill gas is present, shall be equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism designed to immediately stop the flow of gases when a flame-out occurs, shall be designed such that there are no visible flames during normal operation; the permittee shall keep records of the following information and shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) years: the emission of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, sulfur oxides, particulate matter and non-methane organic compounds from Control Device ID C001 on a monthly basis to verify comply with the respective annual emission limitation. The combustion temperature of ID C001 on a continuous basis; the permittee shall perform nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide and non-methane organic compound stack tests upon Control Device ID C001 associated with Source IDs P200 and P201 within 120 days from the initial operation to verify compliance with the emission limitations for nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide and non-methane hydrocarbon emissions from Control Device ID C001 associated with Source IDs P200 and P201.
All conditions contained in the Title V operating permit (TVOP 18-00009) remain in effect unless superseded or amended by conditions contained herein. If there is a conflict between a condition or requirement contained in this plan approval and a condition or requirement contained in TVOP 18-00009, the permittee shall comply with the condition or requirement contained in this plan approval. A copy of the plan approval application is available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling the Department at 570-327-0550. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-327-3648.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
15-0146: Wallquest, Inc. (465 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087) for the relocation and installation of an existing nine (9) color rotary screen press and an existing one (1) color rotary screen press at their facility in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. As a result of potential emissions of VOCs, the facility is not a Title V facility. The operation of the existing presses will not exceed the following site-wide pollutant emission limits: volatile organic compounds (VOCs): 24.9 tpy hazardous air pollutants: 10 tpy (single HAP) and 25 tpy (combined HAPs).
In addition, the Plan Approval will contain recordkeeping requirements and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Thomas Bianca, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
06-05081C: Delaware County Solid Waste Authority (583 Longview Road, Boyertown, PA 17604) for the construction of a lateral expansion to the Rolling Hills Landfill located in Earl Township, Berks County. The existing facility is a Title V facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination source as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. The lateral expansion will increase the Landfill's overall capacity by approximately 8.84 million cubic yards and will have the potential to increase emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions to 17.3 tpy, CO emissions to 18.5 tpy, PM10 emission to 24.1 tpy, SOx emission to 4.9 tpy, VOC emissions to 7.7 tpy, and HAP emissions to 5.2 tpy. The plan approval will include visible emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart WWW—Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.
36-05142C: Mars Chocolate North America, LLC (295 South Brown Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022) for the construction of a new cocoa bean receiving, cleaning, and storage operation at the chocolate manufacturing plant in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County. The existing facility is a Title V facility. DEP's review of the information submitted by the applicant indicates that the air contamination source as constructed or modified will comply with all regulatory requirements including the best available technology requirement (BAT) of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. With the addition of the new sources the facility's overall potential-to-emit PM10 will increase by approximately 9.0 tpy. The plan approval will include emission limits, testing requirements, 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 64, the Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) Rule.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Ed Orris, P.E., New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
63-01032: Ameri-Precision Metals, Inc. (40 Curry Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15317). Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44 and 127.45 that the Department of Environmental Protection (''Department'') intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-63-01032 to Ameri-Precision Metals, Inc. for installation and operation of a cold rolling mill and associated operations primarily in an existing buildings 25, 30, and 35 at Pennsylvania Transformer Facility Industrial Park at 40 Curry Avenue Canonsburg in Canonsburg Borough, Washington County.
The estimated emissions from the facility are less than 2.0 tpy particulate matter (PM), 2.0 tpy PM10, 1.0 tpy SOx, 26.0 tpy NOx, 10.0 tpy CO, 2.0 tpy VOC, and 1.0 tpy of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
This authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123, 127, and 129. Plan approval conditions include throughput limitations on material throughput, operational restrictions for diesel-fired engines, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, associated recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise or submit a State Only Operating Permit (''SOOP'') application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
A person may oppose the proposed Air Quality plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department or may submit written comments through Jesse S. Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; written comments may also be submitted via email to jparihar@pa.gov or via fax to 412-442-4194. Each set of written comments or protest must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments or protest, identification of the proposed plan approval (63-01032) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication. A protest to the 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 § 127.44 (relating to public notice).
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 who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.46 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants 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.
63-01031: TMS International, LLC (42 Eighty Four Drive, Eighty Four, PA 15330). Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (''Department'') intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval: PA-63-01031 to TMS International, LLC (''TMS'') for installation of torch cutting operations located in South Strabane Township, Washington County. Two natural gas torches will be used to cut stainless steel, low Fe steel, carbon stainless bonded plate, and titanium scrap. TMS will also utilize a CNC argon plasma torch for cutting scrap. All torch cutting will take place in indoors and will be controlled by a baghouse.
The estimated emissions from the torch cutting operations are less than 2.0 tpy of particulate matter (PM), 2.0 tpy of PM10, 2.0 tpy of PM2.5, 2.0 tpy of SOx, 2.0 tpy of NOx, 2.0 tpy of CO, 1.0 tpy of VOC, and 1.0 tpy of hazardous air pollutants (HAP).
This authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code Chapters 123 and 127. Plan approval conditions include emission restrictions, monitoring requirements, work practice standards, associated recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will be required to revise or submit a State Only Operating Permit (''SOOP'') application in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. TMS's Plan Approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Jesse Parihar at jparihar@pa.gov or 412.442.4030.
A person may oppose the proposed Plan Approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Jesse Parihar via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to jparihar@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Additional written comments may also be submitted. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-63-01031) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. 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.
43-294A: International Timber & Veneer, L.C. (75 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Center, PA 16133) for the installation of a hammermill and associated control device(s) at their facility in Jackson Township, Mercer County.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 43-294A to International Timber & Veneer, L.C. for the installation of a hammermill and associated control device(s) at the company's facility located at 75 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Township, Mercer County. The facility currently has a State Only Operating Permit No. 43-00294. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into the State Only Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 43-294A is for the installation of a hammermill for the grinding of scrap wood from the facility's veneer manufacturing operations, with emissions of particulate matter to be controlled by two (2) single cyclones and a baghouse. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, emissions from the subject source will not exceed 0.008 ton of particulate matter per year.
The Plan Approval will contain additional testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and work practice requirements 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 are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the following address. To make an appointment, contact Records Management at 814-332-6340.
Anyone wishing to provide DEP with additional information they believe should be considered may submit the information to the following address. Comments must be received by the Department within 30 days of the last day of publication. Written comments should include the following: name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting comments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 43-294A; and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or any objections to issuance of the Plan Approval.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Eric Gustafson, Regional Air Quality Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335, 814-332-6940.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
IP19-000388: NovaCare Complex (2 Novacare Way, Philadelphia, PA 19145). On September 12, 2019, for the operation of a sports training facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) 1.25 MMBtu/hr water heaters, two (2) 0.4 MMBtu/hr duct furnaces, three (3) 0.35 MMBtu/hr or less industrial dryers, one (1) 0.6 MMBtu/hr make up air unit, two (2) 0.975 MMBtu/hr or less rooftop heating units, and one (1) 241 horsepower emergency generator, all firing natural gas. The plan approval contains operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping 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.
36-05134: Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Inc. (2425 New Holland Pike, P.O. Box 12425, Lancaster, PA 17605-2425) for operation of the analytical, research and consulting services facility in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. The facility 2018 actual air emissions were 1.9 tpy CO, 2.3 tpy NOx, 0.0 tpy PM10, 0.0 tpy SOx, 23.3 tpy VOC, 33.0 tpy of combined HAPs & 20.1 tpy of a single HAP. 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 DDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; 40 CFR 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines; and 40 CFR 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units.
06-05063: Boyertown Foundry Company (Ninth Street & Rothermel Drive, P.O. Box 443, New Berlinville, PA 19545-0443) for the iron foundry in Boyertown Borough, Berks County. The Title V Operating Permit is undergoing a significant modification to incorporate a Reasonably Available Control Technology II (RACT II) plan. The significant permit modification will also address the addition of requirements from 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d, reduction of the VOC limit for Source 110, and various minor administrative updates.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.100, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan to be submitted as part of the PA State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Boyertown Foundry's iron foundry.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the amended RACT approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997, 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
The proposed RACT II plan, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (06-05063). The relevant RACT II 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 II approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed RACT II requirements for this facility that are proposed to be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP:
RACT II Case-by-Case Requirements
I. 112 Hydroslinger Line and 115 Kunkle Wagner Line
(a) The permittee shall maintain and adhere to an operation and maintenance plan for the previously listed sources, which shall address good operation and maintenance practices for the minimization VOC emissions.
(b) The permittee shall maintain records of any maintenance or modifications performed on previously listed sources.
(c) The permittee shall calculate and record the actual fuel and/or process thruput amounts, and actual monthly and 12-month rolling VOC emissions from the previously listed sources.
(d) The permittee shall maintain written documentation of the items in (b)-(c) previously listed for five years. The records shall be made available to the Department upon written request pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(d) and (i).
II. 110 Core Making Area
a.) The permittee shall utilize the coremaking scrubber for controlling VOC emissions. The scrubber shall be in operation at all times that the associated coremaking process is in operation.
b.) The permittee shall continuously monitor and display the pressure drop across the scrubber packed bed, the scrubber liquid flow to the packed bed, and the pH of the scrubber liquid.
c.) The permittee shall record the following, and maintain these records for at least five years: 1.) all maintenance performed on the scrubbers, 2.) daily readings of the pressure drop across the scrubber packed bed, the scrubber liquid flow to the packed bed, and the pH of the scrubber liquid.
d.) The permittee shall maintain records for the core making operation, Source 110, of the following:
1. Hours of operation
2. Amount of resin used
3. Amount of catalyst used
4. Amount of sand used
5. Emissions of VOC
6. Amount of cores produced
All records shall be monthly and 12-month rolling totals. The records shall be made available to the Department upon request.
e.) The permittee shall maintain manufacturer provided fact sheets (MSDS or Technical Data Sheets) showing the volatile organic compound content of each part of the binder and the catalyst used in the core making operation, Source 110.
f.) The permittee shall notify the Department in the annual emissions report of any new binders and/or catalyst in the coremaking operation, Source 110.
g.) Equipment (a flow gauge or equivalent, as approved by the Department) shall be maintained so that at any time the scrubber liquid flow to the packed bed of the scrubber (C04) can be measured.
h.) Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, the permittee shall operate the packed bed scrubber (C04) within the following parameter ranges:
1.) a pressure drop range of 1 to 3 inches.
2.) a minimum scrubber liquid flow rate to the bed of 115 gallons per minute.
3.) pH range of the scrubber liquid between 0.06 and 4.5.
i.) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 129.100(i), all records shall be retained by the owner or operator for 5 years and made available to the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency upon receipt of a written request from the Department or appropriate approved local air pollution control agency.
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 Thomas Hanlon, East Permit Section Chief, Air Quality Permitting, 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 proposed RACT II Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the proposed RACT II Plan.
Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held on November 20, 2019, 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 Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be November 13, 2019.
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 Thomas Hanlon 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 Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
61-00004: Electralloy, G. O. Carlson, Inc., Company (175 Main Street, Oil City, PA 16301). The Department intends to renew the Title V Permit for the melting operations for specialty stainless steel and nickel alloys in Oil City, Venango County. The primary emission sources at the facility include an Electric Arc Furnace, 2 Argon-Oxygen Decarburization vessels, a tumbleblast operation, 2 Electroslag Remelt furnaces, 8 annealing furnaces, a parts washer, and natural gas combustion sources. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit PM and CO. Maximum Potential Emissions for the facility are calculated as follows: 522.36 tpy PM; 86.34 tpy NOx; 28.59 tpy SOx; 271.63 tpy CO; 48.18 tpy VOC; and 4.56 tpy total combined HAPs. Actual 2018 emissions were as follows: 2.07 tons PM; 50.17 tons NOx; 11.41 tons SOx; 120.40 tons CO; 16.59 tons VOC; 16,333 tons CO2. This facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart YYYYY, the NESHAP for Area source Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking Facilities. The conditions of the previous plan approvals and operating permit are incorporated into the renewal permit.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
47-00003: PA Department of Public Welfare (200 State Hospital Drive, Danville, PA 17821-9198) to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the Danville State Hospital located in Mahoning Township, Montour County. The facility currently operates pursuant to TVOP 47-00003. The facility's main sources include two (2), anthracite coal-fired boilers that are primarily used to sustain winter steam load. They also operate two natural gas-fired (distillate No. 2 back-up) boilers that are primarily used to sustain summer steam load. The facility has potential annual emissions of 21.55 tons per year of carbon monoxide, 88.82 tons per year of nitrogen oxides, 374.23 tons per year of sulfur oxides, 81.30 tons per year of particulate matter, 3.39 tons per year of volatile organic compounds, and 15.88 tons per year of hazardous air pollutants. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. 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.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00239: SEI Investments Company (100 Cider Mill Road, Oaks, PA 19456) located in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, for operation of two (2) units of gas-fired boilers and eight (8) units of diesel-fired engines for their emergency generator sets. This action is a renewal of the State Only Operating Permit (Synthetic Minor). The renewal contains all applicable requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
46-00297: Prudential Insurance Company of America (2101 Welsh Road, Dresher, PA 19025) for operation of six (6) units of diesel-fired generator engines which provide emergency power to their facility in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. The proposed Operating Permit is for a State-only (Synthetic) facility and will contain record keeping requirements, monitoring requirements, operating conditions and performance testing requirements designed to keep the facility operating within the allowable emission limitations and 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.
48-00077: Falk Funeral Home, Inc., East Penn Crematory/Hellertown (1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only (Natural Minor) Permit to operate a human crematory facility in Hellertown Borough, Northampton 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 volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. The 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.
54-00080: Hexcel Corporation (P.O. Box 179, Pottsville, PA 17901). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for Hexcel Corporation located in the East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. This facility manufactures engineered honeycomb aerospace parts and assemblies. The sources are considered minor emission sources 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.
39-00094: Blend Pro, Inc. (601 South Tenth Street, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103). The Department intends to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of sources at a dry mix concrete manufacturing facility in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The sources include storage silos and raw material receivers controlled by bin vents and baghouses. Exempt sources include weighing, mixing, and filling operations which are not exhausted outdoors. The proposed permit contains all 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.
48-00061: Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. (P.O. Box 196, 2052 Lucon Road, Skippack, PA 19474-0196). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for their A.B.E. Materials—Easton Plant located in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. This plant operates a batch asphalt plant. The sources are considered minor emission sources 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.
21-03111: World Energy Harrisburg LLC (2850 Appleton Street, Suite E, Camp Hill, PA 17011) for the operation of the biodiesel manufacturing facility in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. The facility wide potential to emit is estimated at 15.94 tpy NOx, 13.39 tpy CO, 1.77 tpy VOC and less than 1 tpy each of, PM-10, SOx and 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 60, Subpart VVa—Standards of Performance for Equipment Leaks of VOC in the Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing Industry for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After November 7, 2006.
36-03187: Allied Veterinary Cremation, Ltd. (1966 Mastersonville Road, Manheim, PA 17545) to issue a State-Only Operating Permit for operation of four animal cremation units in Rapho Township, Lancaster County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 7.7 tpy of PM, 8.3 tpy of CO, 4.5 tpy of NOx, 1.5 tpy SOx, and 2.0 tpy of VOCs. 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.
36-05159: Envigo Global Services Inc. (310 Swamp Bridge Road, Denver, PA 17517) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for the animal research facility located in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 36.52 tpy of NOx, 20.69 tpy of CO, 5.53 tpy of PM, 2.79 tpy of SOx, 3.37 tpy of VOC and 2.45 tpy of 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 Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
01-05006: Orrtanna Power LLC (1745 Knoxlyn Orrtanna Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353) for the operation of the electric generating station in Highland Township, Adams County. This is for renewal of the existing State-only permit. The actual emissions in 2018 from the facility are estimated at 2.72 tons NOx and less than 1 ton of CO, PM-10, VOC and SOx. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
14-00020: Hanson Aggregates PA, LLC (7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195) to issue a renewal State Only Operating Permit for the Oak Hill Quarry Plant 141 located in College Township, Centre County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Operating Permit 14-00020. The facility's sources include a limestone crushing plant consisting of multiple crushers, conveyors and screens, one cold cleaning degreaser, 0.8 mile of onsite unpaved haul roads and miscellaneous heaters, engines and storage tanks. The facility has potential emissions of 8.13 TPY of CO; 19.04 TPY of NOx; 0.63 TPY of SOx; 27.39 TPY of PM/PM10; 14.01 TPY of VOCs; 0.51 TPY of combined hazardous air pollutants; 1,617 TPY GHGs. Seven pieces of the limestone processing equipment at this plant are subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Part 60. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
49-00055: Jeff's Auto Body & Recycling Center, Inc. (5446 Snydertown Road, Paxinos, PA 17860-7534); the Department intends to issue a renewal State Only permit for their facility in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County. The facility is currently operating under State Only Permit No. 49-00055 issued on December 23, 2014. There were no physical changes to the facility-wide source operations since the previous permit was issued. Facility-wide Potential to Emit calculations for nitrogen oxides (NOx, expressed as NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulfur dioxide (SO2), PM-10 and PM2.5, and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are, as follow: NOx: 1.4 tons per year (tpy); CO: 0.82 tpy; VOCs: 1.8 tpy; SO2: 0.02 tpy; PM-10 and PM2.5: 0.26 tpy; and HAPs: 0.01 tpy. The aluminum smelting furnace or sweat furnace (Source ID P101) is to be operated and maintained in accordance with good air pollution control practices as well as the Department's Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements in the permit. In addition, the company is required to maintain compliance with the existing hours of operation restrictions to limit emissions and is subject to all applicable requirements pertaining to this sweat furnace, as specified in 40 CFR sections 63.1500—63.1520 of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production in 40 CFR Part 63 subpart RRR. The facility also includes a paint spray booth that is subject to 40 CFR Part 63 subpart HHHHHH. All applicable requirements from these Federal NESHAP rulemakings for the affected sources, previously listed have been incorporated into the renewal permit. Based on the information provided in the permit renewal application submittal, all applicable air quality regulatory requirements pertaining to the air contaminant sources located at this facility have been incorporated into the renewal permit, including testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice conditions to verify compliance with the applicable requirements. The applicable requirements were derived from 25 Pa. Code Article III, Chapters 121—145. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570.327.0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
04-00708: WATCO Transloading, LLC—Industry Terminal Lot # 2 (2341 Midland Beaver Road, Industry, PA 15052-1709). Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit is for a transloading facility that handles and warehouses ferroalloy metals, pig iron, gypsum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and general commodities for distribution. The facility also screens ferroalloy materials and is located in Industry Borough, Beaver 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 air emissions consist of material handling operations, screening operations, and two areas for truck loadout. The screening and truck loadout operations are controlled by baghouses. The facility-wide potential-to-emit with controls is projected to be 8.43 TPY PM, 4.5 TPY PM-10, 1.5 TPY PM-2.5, 1.33 TPY total HAP, and 1.32 TPY single HAP. The facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site when operating to ensure compliance with fugitive and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes operating requirements, throughput limits, 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 Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00708); 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 Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
04-00712: WATCO Transloading, LLC—Industry Terminal Lot # 3 (1113 Railroad Avenue, Midland, PA 15059). Synthetic Minor State-Only Operating Permit is for a transloading facility that handles and warehouses ferroalloy metals, pig iron, gypsum, steel, non-ferrous metals, and general commodities for distribution. The facility also screens ferroalloy materials and is located in Industry Borough, Beaver 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 air emissions consist of material handling operations, crushing, screening, and packaging operations, and truck loadout. The crushing, screening, packaging, and truck loadout operations are controlled by two baghouses. The facility-wide potential-to-emit with controls is projected to be 11.25 TPY PM, 4.64 TPY PM-10, 1.57 TPY PM-2.5, 2.74 TPY total HAP, and 2.70 TPY single HAP. The facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site when operating to ensure compliance with fugitive and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. The air quality permit includes operating requirements, throughput limits, 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 Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments; identification of the proposed Operating Permit (04-00712); 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 Tom Joseph, Facilities Permit Chief, at the previously listed address.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
The application, DEP's Review Memorandum, and the proposed permit are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A file review can be scheduled through the DEP's website at https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/PublicRecords/Pages/Informal-File-Review.aspx.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
25-00979: National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, Carter Hill Station (12146 Follett Rd, Corry, PA 16407). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the compressor station and gas processing plant located in Wayne Township, Erie County. The facility's primary emission sources include two (2) natural gas-fired 4SRB internal combustion engines (165 HP and 600 HP) to drive compressor units that pump natural gas through the system, a 75 HP natural gas-fueled emergency generator, the tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) dehydrator, tanks/vessels, facility fugitive VOCs, and heaters/reboilers (dehydrator reboiler, hot water boilers, and pipeline heaters). The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 77.75 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 92.02 TPY CO, 45.36 TPY VOC, 5.59 TPY total HAPs, 0.28 TPY filterable PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.02 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. All three engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
25-00383: Erie Hard Chrome (1570 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16511-1750). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the hard chrome electroplating facility located in the City of Erie, Erie County. The facility's primary emission sources include three (3) hard chrome electroplating systems consisting of nine tanks total, the electroless nickel-plating line, batch cold degreasers, and natural gas combustion. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 2.28 TPY (tons per year) NOx, 1.91 TPY CO, 0.455 TPY VOC, 0.055 TPY total HAPs, 0.007 TPY Chromium, 0.005 TPY Nickel, 0.217 TPY, PM-10, 0.173 TPY PM-2.5, and 0.014 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The electroplating tanks are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart N, NESHAP for Chromium Emissions from Hard Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks, the nickel-plating line is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWWWW, the NESHAP for Plating and Polishing Operations Area Sources, and the batch cold solvent cleaners are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart T, NESHAP for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning. The renewal permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
16-00130: Eden, Inc. (210 Miller St., Knox, PA 16232), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State-Only Operating Permit of a facility located in Knox Borough, Clarion County that manufactures pre-finished interior wood products for the housing industry. Permitted air contamination sources are three spray coating booths, one vacuum coater, and miscellaneous natural gas combustion. Established through PA 16-0130A, the facility is subject to a 24-TPY VOC restriction. Coatings used at the facility are subject to VOC content limits of PA 16-0130A and of 25 Pa. Code § 129.52, Table I, Category 11 (wood furniture manufacturing operations). In this renewal, the facility's permitting status is changed from Natural Minor to Synthetic Minor in accordance with Compliance and Enforcement Division's latest instructions on plan approval-based limits/restrictions that keep emission potentials from being major. As Synthetic Minor, the facility is now subject to annual emission inventory requirement pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 135.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
OP18-000014: Amuneal Manufacturing Corp. (4219-4243 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124) on September 5, 2019, was issued an initial State Only (Natural Minor) operating permit for the operation of a sheet metal fabrication facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two 12,600 CFM spray booths, 15 natural gas-fired heaters ranging in capacity from 0.3 MMBtu/hr to 1.5 MMBtu/hr, and one 21,000 SCFM dust collector controlling wood working operations.
OP19-000010: Philadelphia Crematories, Inc. (7350 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136) for the operation of a human crematory in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) natural gas fired 150 pounds per hour cremation unit and one (1) natural gas fired 100 pounds per hour cremation unit, equipped with both primary burners and afterburners.
OP19-000013: FMC Tower at Cira Centre South (2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for the operation of commercial and residential building in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include one diesel-fired 168 kW fire pump, two (2) diesel-fired 496 kW fire pumps, one diesel-fired 208 kW tenant emergency generator, and one diesel-fired 1,655 kW emergency generator.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Denied
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
65181301 (Formerly 65091301) and NPDES No. PA0236471 (Formerly PA0235873) and GP12-65181301, New Derry Energy, LLC (1812 Harvard Street, Houston, TX 77008). To operate the Kingston-West Mine in Derry Township, Westmoreland County for a new coal mining activity permit to re-activate the expired C&D Coal Company LLC's Kinston-West Mine (and related NPDES Permit), includes authorization request for an Air Quality GPA/GP12 General Permit. The projected fugitive particle emission calculations are based on the total annual raw coal throughput at the facility of 495,000 tons/year that will be mined, rock screened, and loaded as part of this operation. Surface Acres Proposed: 10.0, Underground Acres Proposed: 999.0, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed: 971.4. Receiving stream: Unnamed Tributary to Loyalhanna Creek, classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: July 6, 2018. The application was considered administratively complete on September 24, 2018. Permit denied: September 20, 2019.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
32041301 and NPDES No. PA0235644. Rosebud Mining Company (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). To revise the permit for the Brush Valley Mine in Center and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit to add 172.6 acres of underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres from the Barrett Deep Mine, back to the Brush Valley Mine. Also includes the deletion of 345.5 acres of underground permit and subsidence control plan area acres to be transferred to the Barrett Deep Mine. Underground Acres Proposed: 172.6, Underground Acres Proposed: 345.5, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed: 172.6, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed: 345.5. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 24, 2019. Application received: August 29, 2019.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56793091 and NPDES No. PA0119296. Hardrock Coal Co., 275 Saddle Ridge Road, Berlin, PA 15530, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface & auger mine in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, affecting 559.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Tubs Run and an unnamed tributary to Millers Run, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 24, 2019.
New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
26060106 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250988. Charles L. Swenglish & Sons Coal Company, Inc. (2 Swenglish Lane, Smithfield, PA 15478). Revision application for change to water handling plan to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Georges and Springhill Townships, Fayette County, affecting 529.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Rubles Run and unnamed tributaries to Mountain Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received: September 25, 2019.
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.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
4379306. H&H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153). Revision to an existing large industrial mineral surface mine to relocate the processing plant in Lake Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Little Shenango River, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: September 18, 2019.
2097-4379306-E4319-002. H&H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153). Application for a stream encroachment to relocate approximately 40 feet of unnamed tributary No. 1 and to conduct support activities up to 15 feet from unnamed tributary No. 1 in Lake Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Little Shenango River, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: September 18, 2019.
2097-4379306-E4319-003. H&H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153). Application for a stream encroachment to relocate approximately 1,980 feet of unnamed tributary No. 2, to construct two haul road crossings (one of which is considered a stream enclosure) over unnamed tributary No. 2, to construct an aerial conveyor crossing of unnamed tributary No. 2, and to conduct support activities up to 15 feet of unnamed tributary No. 2 in Lake Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Little Shenango River, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: September 18, 2019.
2097-4379306-E4319-004. H&H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153). Application for a stream encroachment to conduct support activities up to 15 feet from unnamed tributary No. 3 in Lake Township, Mercer County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Little Shenango River, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: September 18, 2019.
4379306. H&H Materials, Inc. (190 Canon Road, Stoneboro, PA 16153). Application for a wetlands encroachment to allow for direct impacts to 1.45 acre of emergent wetlands, 2.59 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands, 0.78 acre of forested wetlands, and 0.18 acre of open water. As replacement for the wetland impacts, 1.45 acre of emergent wetlands, 5.19 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands, 2.33 acres of forested wetlands, and 0.18 acre of open water will be developed according to the Module 14.4 mitigation plan. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Little Shenango River, classified for the following use: TSF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application also includes a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Application received: September 18, 2019.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
PAM219014. Big Woods Land Company (P.O. Box 400, McElhattan, PA 17748). Coverage under General NPDES Permit For Stormwater Discharges Associated With Mining Activities (BMP GP-104) on new Noncoal Permit No. 18192802 located in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County. Receiving stream(s): Chatham Run classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Notice of Intent for Coverage received: September 6, 2019.
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. PA0219843 (Mining permit no. 41940101), Fisher Mining Company, 40 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754. Revision to the NPDES permit for bituminous coal surface mining in Pine Township, Lycoming County affecting 640.0 acres. Receiving streams: Right Fork Otter Run and Buckeye Run classified for the following use: CWF. (Otter Run Watershed TMDL). Application received: July 30, 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 passive treatment pond outfall discharges to Right Fork Otter Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (125SP) Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) Report Manganese (mg/l) Report Aluminum (mg/l) Report Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) Report Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Flow (gpm) Report Temperature (°C) Report Specific Conductance (µmhos/cm) Report The following sediment pond outfalls discharge to either Right Fork Otter Run or to Buckeye Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 (MB1) N 004 (MB4) N 005 (MB5) N 006 (MB6) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
(Dry Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report
Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
(≤10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report Flow (gpm) Monitor & Report
Temperature (°C) Monitor & Report
Specific Conductivity (µmhos/cm) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
(>10-yr/24-hr Precip. Event) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. New Stanton District Office: P.O. Box 133, 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0250350 (Mining Permit No. 03030102), Bedrock Mines, LP, 111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, NPDES permit renewal for a surface coal mine in Sugarcreek and East Franklin Townships, Armstrong County affecting 143.9 acres. Permit includes stream variances. Receiving stream(s): UNTs to Long Run and Long Run classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. Application received: September 28, 2018.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to UNT to Long Run and Long Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Sediment Pond 003 N Sediment Pond 006 N Sediment Pond 011 N Sediment Pond The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls for all weather conditions are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 003, 006, 011 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfate (mg/L) Monitor & Report
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 outfalls will be using a non-discharge alternative (all treatment facilities) and a combination of non-discharge alternative and non-degrading discharges (all sediment ponds):
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 N Sediment Pond 005 N Mine Drainage Treatment 008 N Sediment Pond/Mine Drainage Treatment 009 N Sediment Pond 010 N Mine Drainage Treatment The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls prior to entering the infiltration gallery are as follows:
Outfalls: 004, 005, 008, 009, 010 Instantaneous Parameter Maximum Total Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Total Manganese (mg/l) 5.0 Total Aluminum (mg/l) 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 90 Sulfate (mg/l) Monitor & Report 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 UNT to Long Run and Long Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 013 N Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway 014 N Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway 015 N Sediment Pond Emergency Spillway The proposed effluent limits for these outfalls are as follows for precipitation events exceeding the 10-year/24 hour storm event. There will be no discharges from the emergency spillways for any storm even not exceeding the 10-year/24 hour storm event.
Outfalls: 013, 014, 015 Parameter pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595349 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8274SM6, Pennsy Supply, Inc. (2400 Thea Drive, Suite 3A, Harrisburg, PA 17105), revised NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, affecting 248.22 acres. Receiving stream: Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocking fishes. Application received: March 15, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Little Conestoga Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Groundwater/Pit Sump 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) 5.62 13.07 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0595241 on Surface Mining Permit No. 45170301. Lehigh White Cement Co., LLC, transfer of NPDES Permit for a sandstone and clay quarry operation in Ross Township, Monroe County, affecting 283.0 acres. Receiving streams: Buckwa Creek and Aquashicola Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water & migratory fishes and HQ-cold water fishes. Application received: April 9, 2019.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to Buckwa Creek and Aquashicola Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No E&S Sediment Pond 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 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.5 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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