[34 Pa.B. 2581]
[Continued from previous Web Page] The following is a summary of the conditions the Department proposes to place in the plan approval to be issued to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements:
1. The paper towel and tissue manufacturing facility is to be constructed in accordance with the plans submitted with the application (as approved herein).
2. This plan approval is issued for the construction of a paper towel and tissue manufacturing facility comprised of the following:
A. Two paper machines each comprised of the following:
i. Pulper area, incorporating a pulper.
ii. Wet-end area, incorporating a wet-end former.
iii. No. 1 dryer section, incorporating a natural gas/propane-fired low NOx burner.
iv. Glue containment area.
v. No. 2 dryer section, incorporating two natural gas/propane-fired low NOx burners and eight natural gas/propane-fired boilers equipped with ultra-low NOx burners.
vi. Dry-end area, incorporating a pulper.
vii. Converting area, incorporating a pulper.
B. Converting area comprised of the following:
i. Three flexographic printing presses.
ii. Adhesive application operation.
C. Additive storage tanks.
i. Six 10,000-gallon wet strength additives storage tanks.
ii. Two 7,500-gallon creping adhesive storage tanks.
iii. Two 3,200-gallon dry strength additives storage tanks.
iv. One 8,000-gallon and two 4,500-gallon sodium hypochlorite storage tanks.
v. Two 2,600-gallon polyvinyl alcohol storage tanks.
D. Wastewater treatment system.
E. Natural gas/propane-fired unit heaters.
i. Four 1.20 million Btu per hour.
ii. One 1.00 million Btu per hour.
iii. Eighteen 0.80 million Btu per hour.
iv. Two 0.50 million Btu per hour.
v. Sixty-six 0.40 million Btu per hour.
vi. Eight 0.10 million Btu per hour.
vii. Four 0.075 million Btu per hour.
viii. Two 0.50 million Btu per hour.
F. Natural gas/propane-fired air make-up units.
i. Ten 9.70 million Btu per hour.
ii. Two 2.111 million Btu per hour.
iii. Two 0.575 million Btu per hour.
G. 300 horsepower, 2 fuel oil-fired diesel fire pump.
3. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the extension provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.13, this plan approval shall be null and void if construction has not started within 18 months of the issuance of the plan approval or if there is more than an 18-month lapse in construction.
4. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, each of the two paper machines, with the exception of the eight boilers associated with each machine, shall not be operated more than 8,520 hours per year.
5. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the emission of PM, including PM10, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the limitations specified. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request from First Quality which includes moisture content data collected during actual operations.
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Pulper 0.12 pound per hour and 0.000442 grain per dry standard cubic foot Wet-End 0.70 pound per hour and 0.00262 grain per dry standard cubic foot Dryer No. 1 1.24 pounds per hour and 0.00188 grain per dry standard cubic foot Dryer No. 2 0.22 pound per hour and 0.00185 grain per dry standard cubic foot Boilers
(eight combined)0.65 pound per hour Dry-End 0.75 pound per hour and 0.00262 grain per dry standard cubic foot Broke Pulper 0.35 pound per hour and 0.00225 grain per dry standard cubic foot 6. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the annual emission of PM, including PM10, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Pulper 0.50 ton in any 12 consecutive month period Wet-End 2.98 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Dryer No. 1 5.28 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Dryer No. 2 0.94 ton in any 12 consecutive month period Boilers
(eight combined)2.85 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Dry-End 3.20 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Broke Pulper 1.50 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Other Sources
Unit Heaters and
Air Make-Up Units1.77 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Diesel Fire Pump 0.17 ton in any 12 consecutive month period 7. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the PM emissions from the wet-end area of each paper machine shall be controlled by a cyclone separator with a diameter, cylinder length and cone length of 11, 11 and 18 2/3 feet respectively.
8. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, each of the cyclone separators controlling the PM emissions from the wet-end areas shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the differential pressure across the respective device.
9. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the PM emissions from the dry-end area of each paper machine shall be controlled by a variable throat venturi scrubber incorporating a mesh pad for mist elimination.
10. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the mesh pad mist eliminators associated with the venturi scrubbers controlling the PM emissions from the dry-end areas shall be equipped with back-spray systems for periodic cleaning.
11. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, each of the venturi scrubbers controlling the PM emissions from the dry-end areas shall be equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the differential pressure across the scrubber and mesh pad, respectively, as well as equipped with instrumentation to continuously monitor the recirculation, make-up feed and continuous bleed flows.
12. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the recirculation and continuous bleed flows of each of the venturi scrubbers controlling the PM emissions from the dry-end areas shall be maintained at or above 850 gallons per minute and 2.0 gallons per minute, respectively, and the differential pressure across the scrubber shall be maintained at a minimum of 12 inches of water, at all times the respective scrubber is in operation, except that the permittee may deviate from these values during the performance of the stack testing. The Department may revise these operational parameter requirements following the performance of stack testing, based on test results, in response to a request by First Quality or at its own discretion.
13. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217 and the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the emission of NOx, expressed as NO2, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the limitations specified. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes moisture content data collected during actual operations.
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 12.40 pounds per hour and 85 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Dryer No. 2 1.32 pounds per hour and 51 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Boilers
(eight combined)2.87 pounds per hour and 25 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Other Sources
Diesel Fire Pump 0.031 pound per horsepower-hour 14. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the annual emission of NOx, expressed as NO2, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 52.82 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Dryer No. 2 5.63 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Boilers
(eight combined)12.57 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Other Sources
Unit Heaters and
Air Make-Up Units23.18 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Diesel Fire Pump 2.33 tons in any 12 consecutive month period 15. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217 and the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, dryers 1 and 2 shall each be equipped with low NOx burners. Additionally, each of the boilers shall be equipped with an ultra-low NOx burner.
16. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the emission of CO from each of the following sources shall not exceed the limitations specified. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes moisture data collected during actual operations.
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 18.6 pounds per hour and 206 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Dryer No. 2 3.30 pounds per hour and 206 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Boilers
(eight combined)7.21 pounds per hour and 100 ppm, dry volume basis, @ 3% O2 Other Sources
Diesel Fire Pump 0.00668 pound per horsepower-hour 17. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the annual emission of CO from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 79.24 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Dryer No. 2 14.06 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Boilers
(eight combined)31.58 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Other Sources
Unit Heaters and
Air Make-Up Units19.47 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Diesel Fire Pump 0.50 ton in any 12 consecutive month period 18. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the emission of SOx, expressed as SO2, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitations:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 0.087 pound per hour Dryer No. 2 0.015 pound per hour Boilers
(eight combined)0.060 pound per hour 19. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the annual emission of SOx, expressed as SO2, from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitations:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 0.38 ton in any 12 consecutive month period Dryer No. 2 0.07 ton in any 12 consecutive month period Boilers
(eight combined)0.24 ton in any 12 consecutive month period Other Sources
Unit Heaters and
Air Make-Up Units0.13 ton in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Diesel Fire Pump 0.15 ton in any 12 consecutive month period 20. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217 and the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the dryers, boilers, unit heaters and air make-up units shall only be fired on natural gas or propane. Additionally, the diesel fire pump shall only be fired on virgin diesel or no. 2 fuel oil (diesel or fuel oil to which no reprocessed or waste oil or other waste materials have been added).
21. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217 and the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, no more than a combined total of 463.75 million cubic feet of natural gas shall be used to fire the unit heaters and air make-up units in any 12 consecutive month period. The company may substitute propane for natural gas, however, only on an equivalent Btu basis.
22. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, as well as the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217 and the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the diesel fire pump shall not be operated more than 500 hours in any 12 consecutive month period.
23. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the diesel fuel or no. 2 fuel oil used to fire the diesel fire pump shall contain no more than 0.3% sulfur.
24. Under the sulfur compound emission provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 123.21, the concentration of SOx, expressed as SO2, in the exhaust of the diesel fire pump shall not exceed 500 ppm, by volume, dry basis.
25. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the emission of VOCs resulting from combustion in each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 6.70 pounds per hour Dryer No. 2 0.44 pound per hour Boilers
(eight combined)0.46 pound per hour 26. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the annual emission of VOCs from each of the following sources shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Paper Machines 1 and 2
Dryer No. 1 28.54 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (products of combustion only) Dryer No. 2 1.875 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (products of combustion only) Boilers (eight combined) 2.01 tons in any 12 consecutive month period Other Sources
Paper Additives * 218.93 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (total) Printing Presses 13.37 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Adhesives 0.77 ton in any 12 consecutive month period (total) Storage Tanks 0.07 ton in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Wastewater Additives 24.22 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (total) Boiler and Cooling Tower Additives 11.85 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (total) Unit Heaters and
Air Make-Up Units1.27 tons in any 12 consecutive month period (combined) Diesel Fire Pump 0.19 ton in any 12 consecutive month period * Includes VOCs emitted as a result of additives added at the glue containment area.
27. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the VOC content and vapor pressure of each of the following paper additives shall not exceed the limitations specified. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes justification for changes in materials, more accurate quantification of vapor pressure and documentation of investigation of alternate materials potentially emitting less VOCs. Prior Department approval is required for use of alternate materials containing HAPs or materials with a higher VOC content or higher vapor pressure than is specified herein. Substitution of non-HAP containing materials having a lower potential to emit VOCs (factoring in both VOC content and vapor pressure) may be made without prior Department approval. In these instances, notification and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Department within 7 days following the substitution.
Additive VOC Content
lbs/gal, as appliedVapor Pressure
mmHgWet Strength No. 1 0.124 0.180 Dry Strength 0.080 0.001 Wet Strength No. 2 0.005 0.180 Softener/Debonder 0.009 0.001 Formation Aid 0.001 0.180 Defoamer 0.010 0.010 Creping Adhesive 0.002 0.010 Release Aid 0.092 0.001 Fabric Release 2.319 1.000 Biocide 0.001 0.500 Drainage Aid 2.285 18.000 28. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the total combined emission of VOCs resulting from the use of paper additives shall not exceed 3.30 pounds per ton of paper towel and other heavy stock paper products manufactured and 1.21 pounds per ton of tissue paper and other light stock paper products manufactured. Compliance with this limitation shall be based on a calendar month average and the permittee may assume that 23.3% of fabric release VOC content will remain in the product.
29. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the maximum amount of wet strength no. 1, fabric release and drainage aid additives which may be added to the paper products being manufactured shall not exceed the following limitations. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes justification for a change in application rate and documentation of investigation of alternate materials having a lower potential to emit VOCs. Prior Department approval is required for higher usage rates than are specified herein.
Additive Paper Towel and Other Heavy Stock Paper Products
lbs/ton of productTissue Paper and Other Light Stock Paper Products
lbs/ton of productWet Strength No. 1 30.0 0.00 Release Aid 0.562 0.586 Fabric Release 3.88 3.88 Drainage Aid 0.96 0.96 Compliance with this limitation shall be based on a calendar month average.
30. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the total combined emission of HAPs resulting from the use of paper additives shall not exceed 2.22 tons in any 12 consecutive month period.
31. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the VOC content of the inks used in the printing presses shall not exceed 0.15 pound per gallon for the color set no. 1 inks, or any other color inks which may be used in the printing presses, and 0.16 pound per gallon for color set no. 2 inks. Additionally, no more than a combined total of 480 gallons of ink may be used per day. Compliance with the ink usage rate limitation shall be based on a calendar month average.
32. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, no additives, other than water, shall be used to thin the inks used for the printing presses. Additionally, no solvents, other than water, shall be used for cleanup of the presses and associated equipment. If necessary, a mild, non-VOC detergent may be added to the water for cleanup.
33. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the inks and detergents used for the printing presses shall contain no HAPs.
34. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the VOC content and usage rate of each of the following adhesives shall not exceed the limitations specified. The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes justification for a change in materials or change in usage rate and documentation of investigation of alternative materials potentially emitting less VOCs. Prior Department approval is required for use of alternate materials containing HAPs or materials with a higher VOC content or for a higher material usage rate than is specified herein. Substitution of non-HAP containing materials with lower VOC content than are specified herein may be made without prior Department approval. In these instances, notification and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Department within 7 days following the substitution.
Adhesive VOC Content
pounds per gallonUsage Rate
gallons per dayCase Glue 0.000 10.3 Laminating Glue 0.005 40.0 Tail Tie 0.008 4.7 Transfer Glue 0.821 4.7 Core Glue 0.008 14.0 Compliance with the adhesive usage rate limitations shall be based on a calendar month average.
35. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, with the exception of transfer glue, the adhesives used at this facility shall contain no HAPs. As for the transfer glue, this adhesive shall contain no more than 0.0075 pound of HAPs per gallon.
36. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the 15 additive storage tanks identified herein shall each be equipped with pressure relief valves set to release at no less than 0.7 psig of pressure and 0.3 psig of vacuum.
37. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, as well as the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the VOC content of each of the following wastewater treatment additives shall not exceed the respective limitation:
Additive VOC Content
pounds per gallonNovus Flocculant 2.34 Polyfloc Clarifier 2.18 The Department may revise these limitations in response to a request by First Quality which includes justification for a change in materials and documentation of investigation of alternative materials potentially emitting less VOCs. Prior Department approval is required for use of alternate materials containing HAPs or materials with a higher VOC content. Substitution of non-HAP containing materials with lower VOC content than are specified herein may be made without prior Department approval. In these instances, notification and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Department within 7 days following the substitution.
38. Under the BAT provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12, the total combined HAP emissions resulting from the use of wastewater treatment, cooling tower and boiler additives shall not exceed 100 pounds in any 12 consecutive month period.
39. Under the NSR provisions of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.201--127.217, the company shall be in possession of 192.68 tons of NOx emission reduction credits and 385.85 tons of VOC emission reduction credits prior to the startup of any source associated with this facility.
40. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, the construction of this facility results in the consumption of a total of 20.9 µg/m3 of the allowable 25 µg/m3 annual NOx increment, 26.3 µg/m3 of the allowable 30 µg/m3 24 hour and 5.3 µg/m3 of the allowable 17 µg/m3 annual PM10 increment.
41. Under the PSD provisions of 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83, with the exception of an approximate 250-foot section running along the southern edge of the railroad right-of-way, the entire remaining perimeter of the site, as described by the topographical maps provided in the permittee's air dispersion modeling analysis and received by the Department on August 7, 2003, shall incorporate fencing which provides an effective physical boundary which reasonably prevents public access.
42. Within 120 days of achieving maximum production, but no later than 180 days after initial startup, the permittee shall perform testing on the exhausts of the pulper area, the wet-end area, the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers, the boilers, the dry-end area and the broke pulper of paper machine no. 1 to determine the PM emission rate from each of the respective sources. Additionally, the permittee shall perform testing on the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers and the boilers of paper machine no. 1 to determine NOx, expressed as NO2, and CO emission rates from each of the respective sources. Lastly, the permittee shall perform testing on the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers and the boilers of paper machine no. 1 to determine the emission of VOCs resulting from combustion in each of the respective sources. All testing shall be performed while the paper machine is operating at its maximum rate of production, using test methods and procedures approved by the Department.
43. Within 120 days of achieving maximum production, but no later than 180 days after initial startup, the permittee shall perform testing on the exhausts of the pulper area, the wet-end area, the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers, the boilers, the dry-end area and the broke pulper of paper machine no. 2 to determine the PM emission rate from each of the respective sources. Additionally, the permittee shall perform testing on the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers and the boilers of paper machine no. 2 to determine NOx, expressed as NO2, and CO emission rates from each of the respective sources. Lastly, the permittee shall perform testing on the no. 1 and no. 2 dryers and the boilers of paper machine no. 2 to determine the emission of VOCs resulting from combustion in each of the respective sources. All testing shall be performed while the paper machine is operating at its maximum rate of production, using test methods and procedures approved by the Department.
44. At least 60 days prior to the performance of any testing required by conditions 42 and 43, the permittee shall submit three copies of a pretest protocol to the Department for review. This protocol shall describe the test methods and procedures to be used in the performance of testing and shall include dimensioned sketches of the exhaust systems showing the locations of all proposed sampling ports. The protocol shall also identify all process data which will be monitored and recorded during testing.
45. At least 10 days prior to the performance of any testing required by conditions 42 and 43, the permittee shall notify the Department of the actual dates and times that testing will occur so that Department personnel can arrange to be present during testing. The Department is under no obligation to accept the results of any testing performed without proper notification having first been given.
46. Within 60 days following the completion of testing required by conditions 42 and 43, the permittee shall submit three copies of a test report to the Department. This test report shall contain the results of the testing, a description of the test methods and procedures actually used, copies of all raw test data with sample calculations and copies of all process data recorded during testing and operating load calculations. Since the testing is required for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with limitations identified in conditions contained herein, the results of the testing shall be expressed in units identical to the units of all the limitations identified herein for each of the respective air contaminants.
47. The permittee shall maintain accurate and comprehensive monthly records of the following:
* The number of hours paper machine no. 1 operated each calendar month.
* The number of hours paper machine no. 2 operated each calendar month.
* The number of hours diesel fire pump operated each calendar month.
* The amount of natural gas and propane used to fire the unit heaters and air make-up units each calendar month.
* The identity and the amount of towel and other heavy stock and tissue paper and other light stock, produced each calendar month.
* The identity, the amount used each calendar month and the VOC content of each paper additive used to produce towel or other heavy stock and tissue paper or other light stock, as well as the amount of each HAP contained in the respective additive.
* The identity, the amount used each calendar month and the VOC content of each ink used.
* The identity, the amount used each calendar month and the VOC content of each adhesive used, as well as the amount of each HAP contained in the respective adhesive.
* The identity, the amount used each calendar month and the VOC content of each wastewater treatment additive used, as well as the amount of each HAP contained in the respective additive.
* The identity, the amount used each calendar month and the VOC content of each boiler and cooling tower additive used, as well as the amount of each HAP contained in the respective additive.
These records shall be used by the permittee to calculate the monthly emission of air contaminants from the paper towel and tissue manufacturing facility to demonstrate compliance with the emission limitations specified herein. All background information, assumptions and calculations used in the derivation of these emissions values shall be provided to the Department upon request. Additionally, these records shall be used to demonstrate compliance with the various material VOC content limitations, material usage limitations, and the like, specified herein.
All records generated under this condition, as well as all background information and calculations used in the derivation of any reported values, shall be retained onsite for a period of at least 5 years from the date of generation and shall be provided to the Department upon request. Additionally, all records generated for each calendar quarter shall be submitted to the Department by the 30th day following the respective calendar quarter (reports due on January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30). This report shall include all background information, assumptions and calculations used in the derivation of the reported values.
48. The 16 boilers are subject to Subpart Dc of the Federal Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, 40 CFR 60.40c--60.48c. The permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of these subparts as well as any other applicable subpart of the Standards of Performance, including any recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Under 40 CFR 60.4 of the Standards of Performance, the submission of all requests, reports, applications, submittals and other communications required by the Standards of Performance must be made both to the Department and the EPA. The EPA copies should be sent to U. S. EPA Region III; 1650 Arch Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106-2029.
49. The issuance of an operating permit for this facility is contingent upon all sources being constructed, all air cleaning devices being installed and all sources and air cleaning devices being maintained and operated, as described in the plan approval and supplemental materials submitted for this application, and in accordance with all conditions contained herein, and upon satisfactory demonstration that any air contaminant emissions are in compliance with all limitations specified herein, as well as in compliance with all requirements specified in, or established under, all applicable rules and regulations in 25 Pa. Code Article III.
50. The permittee shall immediately notify the Department of any malfunction of any sources or associated air cleaning devices which results in, or may possibly be resulting in, the emission of air contaminants in excess of the limitations specified in, or established under, any applicable rule or regulation in 25 Pa. Code Article III or in excess of the limitations specified in any condition contained herein or which otherwise results in, or may possibly be resulting in, noncompliance with the requirements specified in any condition contained herein.
51. This Plan Approval authorizes temporary operation of the sources covered by this Plan Approval provided the following conditions are met.
a) The Department must receive written notice from the owner/operator of the completion of construction and the operator's intent to commence operation at least 5 working days prior to the completion of construction. The notice should state when construction will be completed and when operator expects to commence operation.
b) Operation is authorized only to facilitate the start-up and shake-down of sources and air cleaning devices, to permit operations pending the issuance of an Operating Permit or to permit the evaluation of the sources for compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
c) This condition authorizes temporary operation of the sources for a period of 180 days from the date of commencement of operation, provided the Department receives notice from the owner/operator under subpart (a).
d) The owner/operator may request an extension if compliance with all applicable regulations and Plan Approval requirements has not been established. The extension request shall be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the end of this period of temporary operation and shall provide a description of the compliance status of the source, a detailed schedule for establishing compliance and the reasons compliance has not been established.
e) The notice submitted by the owner/operator under subpart (a) prior to the expiration of this Plan Approval, shall modify the plan approval expiration date. The new plan approval expiration date shall be 180 days from the date of the written notice.
52. Notification required as a result of any condition should be directed to Joseph J. Dwyer, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3642.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05063: Boyertown Foundry Co. (P. O. Box 443, New Berlinville, PA 19545) for operation of a gray iron foundry in the Borough of Boyertown and Colebrookdale Township, Berks County. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance Assurance Monitoring. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit issued in 1999. The facility is additionally subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.91, Reasonably Achievable Control Technology (RACT). The Department will hold one public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed approval of the RACT plan for VOC emissions from various sources at the facility. The hearing will be held on June 16, 2004, at 9 a.m. in the Reading District Office. The public is invited to present testimony at this hearing. Persons wishing to present testimony should contact Roger Fitterling, Reading District Office, (610) 916-0100. Written comments will be accepted until June 23, 2004, at 1005 Cross Roads Boulevard, Reading, PA 19605.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
04-00497: SCA Packaging North America--New Brighton Facility (800 Fifth Avenue, New Brighton, PA) for renewal of their operating permit in New Brighton, Beaver County.
The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for their expandable resin molding facility which operates two boilers, two expanders and multiple silos and presses. VOC content of expandable polystyrene resins shall not exceed 4.5% and expandable ARCEL resins shall not exceed 8.5%, based on a 30-day rolling average. Annual emissions shall not exceed 97.2 tons VOC per 12-month period.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790; Mark Wejkszner, New Source Review Chief, (570) 826-2531.
39-00028: Buckeye Terminals, LLC (P. O. Box 368, Emmaus, PA 18049) for bulk petroleum storage tanks in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
39-00071: HAB Industries, Inc. (15 South Albert Street, Allentown, PA 18105) for a textile manufacturing process and boilers in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
40-00076: American Asphalt Paving Co. (500 Chase Road, Shavertown, PA 18708) for a batch asphalt plant and associated air pollution control device in Plains Township, Luzerne County.
40-00078: Silverbrook Anthracite, Inc. (1 Market Street, Laflin, PA 18702) for a coal processing plant and associated air pollution control device in Newport Township, Luzerne County.
48-00070: Lamson and Sessions (25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122) for a manufacturing plant and associated air pollution control devices in Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County.
54-00055: Summit Anthracite, Inc. (R. D. 1, Box 12A, Klingerstown, PA 17941) for a coal processing plant and associated air pollution control device in Porter Township, Schuylkill County.
54-00057: Reading Anthracite Co. (P. O. Box 1200, Pottsville, PA 17901) for a coal processing plant and associated air pollution control device in Butler and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County.
39-00053: General Mills Inc. (2132 Downyflake Lane, Allentown, PA 18103) for operation of baking ovens, flours silos, boiler and associated air cleaning devices at their plant in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
40-00079: Johns Manville--A Berkshire Hathaway Co. (600 Jaycee Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201) for operation of polyisocyanurate foam products process and associated air cleaning devices at their plant in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
40-00075: Truth Hardware (500 Jaycee Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201) for operation of a fluid clean system and its associated air cleaning devices at their plant in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
39-00032: Precision Roll Grinders, Inc. (6356 Champans Road, Allentown, PA 18106) for operation of the application of coating to refurbished rolls throughout the facility and its associated activities at their facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
39-00038: Sure Fit--Division of Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc. (939 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103) for operation of the boilers and associated accessories at their facility in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
48-00058: Efforts Foundry, Inc. (Route 512 Industrial Campus, P. O. Box 158, Bath, PA 18014) for operation of the manufacturing of steel castings and associated process at their plant in Bath Township, Northampton County.
48-00067: Eastern Industries, Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034) for the stone crushing plant and associated accessories at their plant in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County.
48-00073: Stockertown Construction Materials--Division of Haines and Kibblehouse, Inc. (P. O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474) for the stone crushing plant and associated accessories at their plant in Stockertown Borough, Northampton County.
48-00074: Newstech PA, LP (6 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067) for operation of a pulp mill and associated air cleaning devices and a boiler at their facility in Northampton Borough, Northampton County.
13-00016: Haulmark Industries, Inc. (P. O. Box 8, McAdoo, PA 18237) for operation of a spray booth at their facility in Banks Township, Carbon County.
40-00081: Quality Collisions, Inc. (Box 701, Route 309, Dallas, PA 18612) for operation of a spray both and associated air cleaning devices at their facility in Dallas Borough, Luzerne County.
48-00077: Falk Funeral Home, Inc. (1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055) for operation of the human crematory at their facility in Hellertown Borough, Northampton County.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-03003: Hauer Custom Manufacturing, Inc. (447 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518) for operation of their polish and sanitary products facility in Amity Township, Berks County. The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
07-03022: Juniata Fabrics, Inc. (1301 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16603) for operation of their fabric mill in the City of Altoona, Blair County. The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
07-03043: McLanahan Corporation (200 Wall Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648) for operation of their steel foundry in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County. The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
28-03023: Valley Quarry, Inc. (169 Quarry Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for operation of their Mt. Cydonia Sand Plant No. 2 in Greene Township, Franklin County. The facility emits approximately 10 tons of PM10 per year. Standard monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards are included to keep the facility operating within all applicable requirements.
38-03012: Sheridan Supply Co., Inc. (7 Furnace Road, R. D. 2, Newmanstown, PA 17073) for operation of a crushing facility in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County. Annual emissions from this facility are expected to be about 2 tons of PM per year. The State-only operating permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, emission restrictions and work practice standards designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; David Aldenderfer, Program Manager, (570) 327-3637.
17-00052: P and N Coal Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767) for their Stiner coal processing facility in Goshen Township, Clearfield County. The facility's main sources includes one coal crusher with integral screener and two belt conveyors, one 125 HP diesel-fired generator and one 2,000-gallon storage tank. These sources have the potential to emit PM/PM10, NOx, SOx, HAPs and CO below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
08-00008: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840) for their general medical and surgical hospital facility in Sayre Borough, Bradford County. The facility's main sources include three natural gas/no. 2 fuel oil fired boilers and four diesel fired emergency generators. The facility has taken restrictions to limit potential SOx emissions below Title V thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable regulatory requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting conditions.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; William Charlton, New Source Review Chief, (412) 442-4174.
65-00793: Wilson Scrap Metals Inc. (330 Wilson Lane, Saltsburg, PA 15681) renewal for operation of a metal smelting and refining plant in Bell Township, Westmoreland County.
PUBLIC HEARING
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Ronald Davis, New Source Review Chief, (717) 705-4702.
06-05063: Boyertown Foundry Co. (P. O. Box 443, New Berlinville, PA 19545) for operation of a gray iron foundry in the Borough of Boyertown and Colebrookdale Township, Berks County. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 64, Compliance Assurance Monitoring. This action is a renewal of the Title V Operating Permit issued in 1999. The facility is additionally subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.91, Reasonably Achievable Control Technology (RACT).
The Department will hold one public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed approval of the RACT plan for VOC emissions from various sources at the facility. The hearing will be held on June 16, 2004, at 9 a.m. in the Reading District Office. The public is invited to present testimony at this hearing. Persons wishing to present testimony should contact Roger Fitterling, Reading District Office, (610) 916-0100. Written comments will be accepted until June 23, 2004, at 1005 Cross Roads Boulevard, Reading, PA 19605.
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--1406.21). Mining activity permits issued in response to 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 of Environmental Protection (Department). A copy of an application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before an application. Where a 401 Water Quality Certification is needed for any aspect of a particular proposed mining activity, the submittal of the permit application will serve as the request for certification.
Written comments, objections or requests for informal conferences on applications 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 district mining office indicated before an 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.
Where any of the mining activities listed will have discharges of wastewater to streams, the Department will incorporate NPDES permits into the mining activity permits issued in response to these applications. NPDES permits will contain, at a minimum, technology-based effluent limitations as identified in this notice for the respective coal and noncoal applications. In addition, more restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining which may occur will be incorporated into a mining activity permit, when necessary, for compliance with water quality standards (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 95). Persons or agencies who have requested review of NPDES permit requirements for a particular mining activity within the previously mentioned public comment period will be provided with a 30-day period to review and submit comments on the requirements.
Written comments or objections should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting comments or objections; the 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. Requests for an informal conference must contain the name, address and telephone number of 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 wishes to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits--The following coal mining applications that include an NPDES permit application will be subject to, at a minimum, the following technology-based effluent limitations for discharges of wastewater to streams:
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 applied to: (1) 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 and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and (2) drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901-2454, (570) 621-3118.
40990202R. HUD, Inc. t/a Emerald Anthracite II (P. O. Box 27, 200 East Front Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an existing coal refuse reprocessing operation in Newport and Hanover Townships, Luzerne County, affecting 104.2 acres. Receiving streams: None. Application received April 23, 2004.
40870101R3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0594598. Kaminski Brothers, Inc. (c/o Great Valley Construction Services, LLC, 100 Baltimore Drive, 4th Floor, East Mountain Corp. Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County, affecting 76.6 acres. Receiving streams: Watershed of Lampback and Gardner Creeks. Application received April 26, 2004.
California District Mining Office: 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423, (724) 769-1100.
30960701. NPDES Permit No. PA0215201, RAG Emerald Resources, LP (158 Portal Road, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370), to renew the permit for the Emerald Mine No. 1--Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 2 in Franklin Township, Greene County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. Application received March 29, 2004.
Knox District Mining Office: White Memorial Building, P. O. Box 669, Knox, PA 16232-0669, (814) 797-1191.
33040104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242527. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127), commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface strip operation in Union Township, Jefferson County, affecting 16.5 acres. Receiving streams: one unnamed tributary to Simpson Run and Simpson Run and one unnamed tributary to Welch Run (CWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 20, 2004.
33980110 and NPDES Permit No. PA0227901. Original Fuels, Inc. (P. O. Box 343, Punxsutawney, PA 15767), revision to an existing bituminous surface strip operation in Perry Township, Jefferson County, affecting 122.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Mahoning Creek (CWF). There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Revision to include a post mining landuse change from forestland to unmanaged natural habitat. Application received April 29, 2004.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-1900.
11830108 and NPDES Permit No. PA0605972. L & J Energy Company, Inc. (P. O. Box I, Grampian, PA 16838), surface mining permit renewal for reclamation only in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, affecting 183.4 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary of West Branch of Susquehanna River (CWF), West Branch Susquehanna River (WWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 5, 2004.
32803053 and NPDES Permit No. PA0124770. A & T Coal Company, Inc. c/o Vapco Engineering (P. O. Box 327, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-0327), surface mining permit renewal for reclamation only in Banks Township, Indiana County, affecting 160.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to South Branch Bear Run (CWF). There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received April 22, 2004.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Building, R. R. 2 Box 603-C, Greensburg, PA 15601-0982, (724) 925-5500.
63880102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0591025. Robinson Coal Company (200 Neville Road, Neville Island, PA 15225), renewal application for reclamation only of an existing bituminous surface mine in Robinson Township, Washington County, affecting 55 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Robinson Run (WWF). There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles from the point of discharge. Renewal application received April 27, 2004.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the State to certify that the involved projects will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301--303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311--1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA or to the issuance of a Dam Permit, Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment must submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice, as well as questions, to the regional office noted before the application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Individuals will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each working day at the regional office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend a hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1--693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P. S. § 679.302) and requests for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341(a)).
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
E38-135: Department of Transportation, District 8-0, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove the existing bridge and then to construct and maintain a 20-foot by 7-foot box culvert on a 73 degree skew at the channel of Conewago Creek (TSF) on SR 0241, Section 005, Segment 0060, Offset 0000, about 0.75 mile north of the Village of Lawn (Elizabethtown, PA Quadrangle N: 19.3 inches; W: 4.8 inches) in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County.
E01-247: Mount Pleasant Township, 1035 Beck Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To remove a two-cell 49-inch by 33-inch corrugated metal pipe culvert and then to construct and maintain a 20-foot by 5-foot precast reinforced concrete box culvert wit cast-in-place wingwalls upstream and a 6-foot tapered end section downstream at a point where Willow Road (T-421) crosses White Run (WWF) (Gettysburg, PA Quadrangle N: 9.8 inches; W: 6.8 inches) in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County.
E67-770: Springettsbury Township, 1501 Mount Zion Road, York, PA 17402 in Springettsbury Township, York County, ACOE Baltimore District.
To construct and maintain a new roadway and associated fill in the floodplain of Codorus Creek (WWF) and an outfall structure with a rip-rap rock apron discharging into Johnson's Run (CWF), all near the intersection of Eden Road and Route 30 (York, PA Quadrangle N: 20.5 inches; W: 13.25 inches) in Springettsbury Township, York County.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3636.
E08-413. Ronald S. Kline, R. R. 2, Box 341, Troy, PA 16947-9798. Stream restoration in Springfield Township, Bradford County, ACOE Baltimore District (East Troy, PA Quadrangle N: 10.9 inches; W: 15.7 inches).
To: (1) construct and maintain approximately 400 feet of relocated stream channel; (2) four 20-foot long willow log deflectors in Leonards Creek (WWF); and (3) to restore channel capacity to 100 feet of unnamed tributary beginning at the mouth and proceeding upstream. The project is on the west side of SR 4017 approximately 3 miles north of the intersection of SR 4017 with Route 6. The project will not impact wetlands while impacting approximately 550 feet of waterway.
E14-460. Union Township, 125 Sycamore Lane, Julian, PA 16844. Public road crossing unnamed tributary Bald Eagle Creek in Union Township, Centre County, ACOE Baltimore District (Bellefonte, PA Quadrangle N: 9.6 inches; W: 13.0 inches).
To construct, operate and maintain a public road crossing an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek (CWF) to provide improved public access on Jacobs Road (T-398). The crossing of T-398 across the unnamed tributary shall be constructed with a single cell corrugated metal arch culvert pipe that will have a minimum span of 9 feet, rise of 5.3 feet a length of 38 feet. The culvert shall be depressed 1 foot beneath the streambed. As proposed the project will not impact wetlands while impacting 40 feet of waterway that is along the eastern right-of way of SR 0220 approximately 1,500 feet east of Union Township Road T-398 and SR 0220 intersection.
E49-275. Clarence E. Bailey, 331 Stone School Road, Northumberland, PA 17857. Water Obstruction and Encroachment joint permit application in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County, ACOE Susquehanna River Basin District (Sunbury, PA Quadrangle N: 1.31 inches; W: 4.85 inches).
To construct and maintain a concrete dock measuring 17 feet wide by 5 feet high by 60 feet long in the floodway of the Susquehanna River, 0.24 mile north of Sunbury on Packers Island in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County. This project proposes to have a minimal impact on the floodway of the Susquehanna River (WWF). The project does not propose to impact any jurisdictional wetlands.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
E02-1467. Slade Landscaping and Garden Center, P. O. Box 2095, Warrendale, PA 15086. Slade Landscaping bridge and outfall in Marshall Township, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Mars, PA Quadrangle N: 5.5 inches; W: 11.62 inches) (Latitude: 40° 39` 20" and Longitude: 80° 05` 01"). The applicant proposes to widen, operate and maintain the existing bridge having a span of 23.0 feet with a minimum underclearance of 10.5 feet across the channel of Brush Creek (WWF) to provide access to the Slade Landscaping and Garden Center and to construct and maintain an outfall structure on the stream bank. The project is on the south side of Northgate Drive, approximately 1,700 feet west from the intersection of Northgate Drive and Mount Pleasant Road and will impact 25.0 feet of stream.
E63-559. Ronald Romanetti, 206 Agape Road, Hickory, PA 13540. Romanetti stream crossing in Hopewell Township, Washington County, Pittsburgh ACOE District (Midway, PA Quadrangle N: 1.3 inches; W: 15.9 inches) (Latitude: 40° 15` 26" and Longitude: 80° 21` 50"). The applicant proposes to construct and maintain a low flow stream crossing consisting of four arch culverts each 20.0 feet in length and having a span of 3.5 feet with an underclearance of 2.4 feet in the channel of Cross Creek (HQ-WWF) for the purpose of providing cattle and tractor access. The project is on the south side of Lynn Portal Road (SR 4035), approximately 5,100 feet north from the intersection of T-635, L. R. 62041 and T-486 and will impact 20.0 feet of stream channel.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E37-161, Lawrence County, Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101. T-485 Stoughton Road bridge across Slippery Rock Creek in Scott Township, Lawrence County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Harlansburg, PA Quadrangle N: 5.0 inches; W: 4.1 inches).
To remove the existing structure and to construct and maintain a prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge having two normal spans of 61.21 feet and a minimum underclearance of 16 feet on a 60 degree skew across Slippery Rock Creek (CWF) approximately 70 feet downstream of the existing bridge on a new alignment involving a total of approximately 700 feet of roadway on T-485, Stoughton Road, approximately 0.4 mile south of SR 108.
Major Amendment E42-275, Bradford Properties, L. P., 609 Alexander Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-5503. Bradford Wal-Mart in Foster, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Derrick City, PA Quadrangle N: 18.8 inches; W: 15.5 inches).
The original permit giving its consent to fill 0.29 acre of wetlands (PEM and PEM/PSS), install and maintain approximately 150 feet of bank stabilization and create 0.3 acre of replacement wetlands is to be amended giving consent to regrade the failed wetland mitigation area to original contours providing vegetative plantings to achieve stabilization and to create additional floodplain by grading an area approximately 200 feet long ranging 10 to 15 feet in width and reestablishing stabilization with ''live stakes'' and an appropriate seed mix all to be along the north bank of Foster Brook (CWF) at the Wal-Mart retail center east of East Main Street approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with SR 346. The developer will be required to make payment of $5,000 to the wetland replacement fund in lieu of recreating the failed wetland.
E43-310, Orion Development RA XLVIII, LLC, 4125 Freedom Way, Weirton, WV 26062. Eckerd Store 8720 R in the City of Hermitage, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Sharpsville, PA Quadrangle N: 1.2 inches; W: 10.5 inches).
The applicant proposes to construct a commercial development consisting of Eckerd Store No. 8702R (14,735 square feet) at the southeast corner of the intersection of SR 18 and SR 3020 (Lamor Road) involving the channel realignment and reconstruction of an UNT to Pine Hollow Run (WWF, perennial) involving: (1) to construct and maintain a 42-foot long, 5-foot diameter reinforced concrete pipe culvert with a riprap dissipator at the upstream end; (2) to construct and maintain a 210-foot long, 4-foot diameter HDPE plastic pipe stream enclosure; and (3) to reconstruct 150 feet of open stream channel. The project also involves the construction and maintenance of an outfall having a 1.5-foot diameter HDPE stormwater pipe and a utility line stream crossing by a 1.5-foot diameter HDPE stormwater pipe. The project proposes to directly affect 402 linear feet of stream.
E43-312, John C. Oliver, 1016 Oliver Building, 535 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Cranberry Swamp habitat enhancement in Deer Creek Township, Mercer County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Hadley, PA Quadrangle N: 16.25 inches; W: 2.0 inches).
To dredge a total of 6,275 linear feet of trapezoidal channel having a bottom width of approximately 15 feet and a depth of 4 feet to create shallow open-water access within the existing 186 acre wetland shown on the USGS Topographic Map as ''Cranberry Swamp.'' Of the 6,275 feet, 1,525 linear feet is improvement of existing channel and 4,750 feet is the construction of new channel. Excavated or dredged materials will be side-cast within the existing wetland randomly on either side of the channels. The project proposes to impact a total of 4.75 acres of wetland.
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E53-398. National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512-1720. Bridge replacement in Hebron Township, McKean County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Coudersport, PA Quadrangle N: 21.56 inches; W: 0.25 inch).
For the purpose of providing access to an existing private residence and an existing gas well, the applicant proposes to remove the existing structure (a wooden plank bridge with a span of 7 feet) and to construct and maintain a steel bridge with a single span of 12 feet and an underclearance of approximately 4 feet across an unnamed tributary to South Branch Oswayo Creek (EV) on an existing access road approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Route 44 and SR 4008. The applicant also proposes to construct a temporary crossing using a culvert and stream mats approximately 20 feet downstream of the existing bridge. Approximately 40 feet of stream channel will be affected by the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 3, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
EA22-013CO. Dauphin County Conservation District, 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA 17018. Washington Township, Dauphin County, ACOE Baltimore District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Shiffer's Mill Dam across Wiconisco Creek (WWF) to eliminate a threat to public safety and to restore the stream to a free flowing condition. The dam is partially breached on the right side and is creating an erosion problem. The dam is approximately 500 feet northeast of the intersection of Shiffer Mill Road (T400) and Lenker Road (T401) (Elizabethville, PA Quadrangle N: 8.05 inches; W: 16.00 inches).
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS REQUESTS Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6945.
Certification Request initiated by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Allegheny River, Kinzua Dam, Angler's Fishing Pier in Glade Township, Warren County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Clarendon, Quadrangle N: 16.6, inches; W: 0.5 inch).
Project description: To construct and maintain a 125-foot long by 11.5-foot wide pile supported handicap accessible fishing pier and a 30-foot wide by 30-foot long parking area along the right (north) bank of the Allegheny River immediately downstream of the Kinzua Dam stilling basin (Clarendon, PA Quadrangle N: 16.6 inches; W: 0.5 inch).
ACTIONS
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
FINAL ACTIONS TAKEN FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has taken the following actions on previously received applications for new, amended and renewed NPDES and WQM permits, applications for permit waivers and Notices of Intent (NOI) for coverage under general permits. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 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.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal wastes; discharges to groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits Sections I--VI contain actions related to industrial, animal or sewage wastes discharges, discharges to groundwater and discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Section VII contains notices for parties who have submitted NOIs for coverage under general NPDES permits. The approval for coverage under general NPDES permits is subject to applicable effluent limitations, monitoring, reporting requirements and other conditions set forth in each general permit. The approval of coverage for land application of sewage sludge or residential septage under applicable general permit is subject to pollutant limitations, pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements, operational standards, general requirements, management practices and other conditions set forth in the respective permit. Permits and related documents, effluent limitations, permitting requirements and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the contact office noted before the action.
Persons aggrieved by an action may appeal, under section 4 of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P. S. § 7514) and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501--508 and 701--704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law), to the Environmental Hearing Board, Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8457, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8457, (717) 787-3483. TDD users should contact the Environmental Hearing Board (Board) through the Pennsylvania Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Appeals must be filed with the Board within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, unless the appropriate statute provides a different time period. Copies of the appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure may be obtained from the Board. The appeal form and the Board's rules of practice and procedure are also available in Braille or on audiotape from the Secretary of the Board at (717) 787-3483. This paragraph does not, in and of itself, create any right of appeal beyond that permitted by applicable statutes and decision law.
For individuals who wish to challenge an action, appeals must reach the Board within 30 days. A lawyer is not needed to file an appeal with the Board.
Important legal rights are at stake, however, so individuals should show this notice to a lawyer at once. Persons who cannot afford a lawyer may qualify for free pro bono representation. Call the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483 for more information.
I. NPDES Renewal Permit Actions
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
PA0063665, MS4, City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102-4912. This proposed facility is in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of MS4 consisting of 165 miles of storm sewer pipe, with 227 outfalls to the Lehigh River and Little Lehigh, Trout, Cedar, Little Cedar and Jordan Creeks.
The permittee must develop, implement and maintain programs to characterize the outfalls and minimize their impact on water quality.
Permit requirements include: establishing legal authority; source identification; discharge characterization; stormwater management programs including implementation of appropriate best management practices; assessment of controls; adequate fiscal resources and submission of annual report.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and Address County and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0063851 Sweet Valley Mobile Home Village
26 Updyke Road
Hunlock Creek, PA 18621Ross Township
Luzerne CountyUnnamed tributary to Roaring Brook
5BY Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type)Facility Name and Address County and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0217972 The Waterfront Partners, LLC
285 East Waterfront Drive
Suite 150
Homestead, PA 15120-5011Allegheny County
Homestead BoroughMonongahela River Y PA0095435 Bell Acres Municipal Sewage Authority
Municipal Building
1151 Camp Meeting Road
Sewickley, PA 15143Allegheny County
Bell Acres BoroughLittle Sewickley Creek Y PA0097756 Highland Sewer and Water Authority
120 Tank Drive
Johnstown, PA 15904Beaverdam Water Treatment Plant
Summerhill Township
Cambria CountyBeaverdam Run Y PA0204161 Valley School of Ligonier
P. O. Box 616
Ligonier, PA 15658Ligonier Township
Westmoreland CountyLinn Run Y
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