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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 AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Kroening Rental Lot #39, Montour Township, Columbia County. Reliance Environmental, Inc., 130 E. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on behalf of Ms. Joy Kroening, 522 Montour Blvd, Lot #39, Bloomsburg, Pa 17815 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate soil contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil. The applicant proposes to remediate the site to meet the Statewide Health Standard.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P. S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Central Office: Division of Municipal and Residual Waste, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 14th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9170.
General Permit Application No. WMGR082D002. AMSI, US, LLC, 897 Perry Highway, Harmony, PA 16037. Site: Quemahoning Industrial Development Park, 111 Hoganas Way, Hollsopple, PA 15935. This application for renewal is for processing and beneficial use of steel and iron slag and refractory bricks mined from an existing slag pile for use as a construction material. The processing is limited to magnetic separation of metallic and mechanical separation and sizing. The application was deemed administratively complete by Central Office on February 23, 2012.
Written comments concerning the application should be directed to Scott E. Walters, Chief, Permits 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 Relay service, (800) 654- 5984. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail at ra-epbenuseallpa.gov. When submitting comment via e-mail, place ''Comments on WMGR082D002'' 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.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act; and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste Other Than Coal Ash
Southcentral Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
General Permit Application No. WMGRO38SC006. Blair County Resource Recovery Facility, Inc., 1356 Old 6th Avenue Road, Altoona, PA 16603.
The Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program received an application on February 21, 2012 for a determination of applicability (DOA) under Residual Waste General Permit No. WMGR038 for the Blair County Resource Recovery Facility, Inc. located at 1356 Old 6th Avenue Road, Altoona, PA in Logan Township, Blair County. This general permit is for the processing of waste tires at their facility and the subsequent beneficial use of waste tires, tire derived material and tire derived fuel.
Persons interested in obtaining more information about this determination of applicability may contact John Oren, P.E., Facilities Manager, Southcentral Regional Office, Waste Management Program at 717-705-4706. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania Relay service, (800) 654-5984.
OPERATE WASTE PROCESSING OR DISPOSAL AREA OR SITE
Application Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act, the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act and Regulations to Operate Solid Waste Processing or Disposal Area or Site.
Southeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Permit Application No. 400593. Covanta Delaware Valley LP, 10 Highland Avenue, Chester, PA 19013-2231. This minor permit application is proposing to use secondary effluent from the Chester DELCORA facility as make-up water for the cooling tower at the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility, a municipal waste resource recovery facility located in the City of Chester, Delaware County. The application was received by the Southeast Regional Office on February 21, 2012.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS NEW SOURCES AND MODIFICATIONS 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 public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to complete and submit permitting documents relevant to its application one time, affords an opportunity for public input and provides for sequential issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of these applications, subsequently prepared draft permits, review summaries and other support materials are available for review in the regional office listed before the applications. Persons interested in reviewing the application files should contact the appropriate regional office to schedule appointments.
Persons wishing to receive a copy of a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit shall indicate interests to the Department regional office within 30 days of the date of this notice and shall file protests or comments on a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit within 30 days of the Department providing a copy of the proposed documents to persons or within 30 days of its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, whichever comes first. Interested persons may also request that hearings be held concerning a proposed Plan Approval or Operating Permit. A comment or protest filed with the Department regional office shall include a concise statement of the objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval or Operating Permit and relevant facts which serve as the basis for the objections. If the Department schedules a hearing, a notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at least 30 days prior the date of the hearing.
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.
Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the source is constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—143, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
09-0027G: Fres-Co System USA, Inc. (3005 State Road, Telford, PA 18969) for a Plan Approval application for a new 10 station Rotogravure Press to replace an existing press in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. Fres-co is a Title V Facility. The Plan Approval will contain monitoring, recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to minimize emissions and keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
06-03117G: Custom Processing Services, Inc. (2 Birchmont Drive, Reading, PA 19606) for construction of an additional micro milling unit and associated collection system at their facility in Exeter Township, Berks County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to the above mentioned company for the above mentioned project. This plan approval may be incorporated into the company's facility-wide permit via an administrative amendment at a later date.
This plan approval is for the authorization to construct an additional micronizer grinder. Particulate matter (PM) emissions are not expected to increase beyond 3.15 tons per year. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional testing, recordkeeping, and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The project will not trigger PSD or NSR requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests, or for requests for a public hearing. A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing in warranted based on the comments received.
Tom Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments, protests, or requests for a public hearing.
Plan approvals issues to sources identified in 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(b)(1)—(4) or plan approvals issued to sources with limitations on the potential to emit may become part of the SIP, and will be submitted to EPA for review and approval.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Edward Orris, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6636
10-350C: iDL Worldwide Inc. (500 Grant Avenue, East Butler, PA 16029) for construction of the Sheet Polymer Mounting Department and the Cyrel Platemaking Operations in East Butler Borough, Butler County. This is a State Only facility. The public notice is required for sources required to obtain a Plan Approval in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44. This plan approval will, in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.450 or § 127.505, be incorporated into the State Only operating permit at a later date.
This construction of the Sheet Polymer Mounting Department and the Cyrel Platemaking Operations could result in an increase in emissions of 31.81 tpy for VOC and 1.611 tpy for HAPs. However, the facility VOC limit of 49.5 tpy will not be changed. This Plan Approval will contain emission restriction, recordkeeping, work practice standard and additional requirement conditions, which will satisfy the requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.12b (pertaining to plan approval terms and conditions) and will demonstrate BAT for the source including, but are not limited to, the following:
• Subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.77
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(1), all the pertinent documents regarding this application (applications, review memos, and draft approvals) are also available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Meadville Regional DEP office (Air Quality). Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the DEP at (814) 332-6340.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.44(f)(2), a 30-day comment period, from the date of publication, will exist for the submission of comments. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to Regional Air Quality Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 230 Chestnut Street, Mead- ville, PA 16335-3494; Phone (814) 332-6940 and must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments
• Identification of the proposed plan approval [10-350C]
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(a)(6), a person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department's Northwest Region.
If a plan approval has not undergone the above public notice process, the change to an operating permit must be treated as a significant modification. In these situations the Department should follow the procedures described in §§ 127.421 to 127.431 for state only operating permits or 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.521—127.524 for Title V operating permits.
25-1021A: Team Hardinger Transportation (1314 West 18th Street, Erie PA 16502) for an increase in VOC emissions from the painting operation at the facility. The paint booth at this site was exempted from plan approval on January 27, 2009. The facility is proposing to increase throughput, using the equipment currently in place. This facility is located in the City of Erie, Erie County.
Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(b) and 127.424(b), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue Plan Approval 25-1021A to Team Hardinger Transportation for an increase in VOC emissions from the painting operation. This facility is located in the City of Erie, Erie County. The Plan Approval will subsequently be incorporated into a facility Operating Permit through an administrative amendment in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Section 127.450.
Plan Approval No. 25-1021A is for an increase in VOC emissions from the painting operation. Based on the information provided by the applicant and DEP's own analysis, the subject source will have the potential to emit approximately 10 tons a year of volatile organic compounds.
The Plan Approval will contain testing, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426
AMS 11197: James Abbott Inc. (2105 East Wishart Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134) for installation and operation of a decorative chrome plating and an electroless & electrolytic nickel plating process that uses a wetting agent in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. There will be a potential emission increase of less than 0.03 mg/dscm of Trivalent Chromium and less than 0.1 mg/dscm of Nickel. The plan approval will contain operating, testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
AMS 11281: Sweet Ovations, LLC. (1741 Tomlinson Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116) for installation of four (4) baghouses in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. There will be a potential annual emission increase of less than 0.5 ton of Particulate Matter. The plan approval will contain operating, testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements.
AMS 10010E: NSWCCD-SSES (5001 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112) for installation of an 806 Hp Caterpillar Marine Emergency Diesel Generator at the DD(X) Test Cell. The generator will be used for testing and evaluation and not for emergency power use. The Generator will also be subject nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission of 2.41 tons per rolling 12-month, 0.24 ton of sulfur dioxide (SO2) per rolling 12-month and 0.07 ton of particulate matter (PM) per rolling 12-month. The plan approval will contain operating, monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure operation within all applicable requirements. This Plan Approval will replace the Plan Approval 10010 issued on June 15, 2010 which has been extended for period of 18 months as per 25 Pa. Code § 127.13 with no changes to the permit conditions.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Contact: Sachin Shankar, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-0007: Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center (1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046) for the addition of a stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engine for the production of electricity for the hospital and a system of heat exchangers to recover the heat from the exhaust from the engine for heating requirements throughout the hospital. This engine is subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ because the hospital is an area source of hazardous air pollutants, and this engine is subject to 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart JJJJ for new spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines. The facility is located in Abington Township, Montgomery County.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
26-00588: Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC (Westpointe Center Three, 1605 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, PA, 15108) for compressing natural gas in the field on a contract basis at the Shamrock Compressor Station in German Township, Fayette County. This is a Title V Operating Permit Application submittal.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481
Contact: Matthew Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131
10-00267: Alcoa Commercial Windows LLC (71 Progress Avenue, Cranberry Township, PA 16066), for the facility located in Cranberry Township, Butler County, to modify the Title V Only Operating Permit. The facility has two sources that are affected by this modification. Source 101 is the Tellkamp line & Binks booth controlled by a thermal oxidizer. Source 102 is the coated extrusion bake oven which is also controlled by the same thermal oxidizer. The facility is a major facility due to its potential to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The facility is subject to the Title V Operating Permit requirements adopted in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G. The facility is also subject to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for surface coating of miscellaneous metal parts and products (40 CFR 63, Subpart MMMM). The modification is specifically to include additional compliance options allowed under Subpart MMMM to be included in the permit. The facility is proposing to use the facility-specific emissions limit alternative in combination with the emission rate without add-on controls option for compliance with Subpart MMMM for Sources 101 and 102. This modification will not increase VOC or HAP emissions at the facility.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
38-03017: Keystone Spikes Corp. (255 North Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17046) for the railroad spike manufacturing facility in Lebanon City, Lebanon County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has actual emissions of 1.3 tpy of SOx and 0.1 tpy of NOx. 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.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Mr. Thomas Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
67-05080: York Building Products Co., Inc. (P. O. Box 1708, York, PA 17405) for operation of their Thomasville Lincoln Stone Plant in Jackson Township, York County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility had the following actual emissions in 2010: 6 TPY of PM10. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. Portions of the aggregate processing plant are subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Daniel C. Husted, P.E., New Source Review Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4863, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648
08-00014: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. (4401 Camp Meeting Road, Center Valley, PA 18034) for issuance of a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of their Towanda Plant facility in Wysox Township, Bradford County. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., through its division-Eastern Industries, Inc., operates a 150 tph batch mix asphalt plant (Source ID P101), two 15,000 gallon asphalt storage tanks and one 10,000 gallon asphalt storage tank (Source ID P102), a 12,000 gallon fuel oil storage tank (Source ID P103), a batch concrete plant (Source ID P105), and an immersion parts washer (Source P106). The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 08-00014. The proposed renewal operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
41-00063: Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc. (60 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754-9791) on February 27, 2012, to issue a state only operating permit for their polyurethane foam parts manufacturing facility located in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County. The facility's main sources include five surface-coating spray booths, a solvent cleaning sink, and various natural gas-fired space heaters. The facility has the potential to emit all criteria pollutants below the major emission thresholds. The proposed operating permit contains all applicable requirements including Federal and State regulations. In addition, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions regarding compliance with all applicable requirements are included.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745
Contact: Barbara Hatch, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4174
11-00277: Northern Cambria School District (600 Joseph Street, Northern Cambria, PA, 15714-1233) for a Synthetic Minor Operating Permit renewal for the Northern Cambria Elementary & Middle Schools in Northern Cambria Boro, Cambria County. Equipment at this facility includes one tri-fuel boiler equipped to burn either coal or fuel oil, a fuel oil-fired boiler, and an emergency generator fired on fuel oil. Potential emissions from the facility are based on a limit of burning 2,000 tons of coal per consecutive 12 month period in the tri-fuel boiler and are estimated to be 15.0 tons NOx, 1.4 tons VOCs, 12.4 tons CO, 5.4 tons particulate matter and 97.0 tons SOx. Actual emissions from the facility are much lower. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.
30-00177: Coresco, LLC. (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501) for continued operation of a coal transport facility in Dunkard Township, Greene County
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) to Coresco, LLC's Dooley Run Terminal in Dunkard Township, Greene County to authorize the continued operation of a coal transport facility. The facility consisting of belt lines, stockpile, and haul road and other supporting equipment for the purpose of transporting coal across the state line into West Virginia.
The allowable throughput is 3,000,000 tons per year through this facility. Potential emissions from the facility are estimated to be 43.99 tons of particulate matter (PM) per year and 12.85 tons of particulate matter under 10 microns (PM10) per year. A road sweeper and a pressurized water truck are available to the site and to be used for dust suppression purposes. In-plant roads and areas of vehicle traffic should be watered, as needed on a preventative basis, and earth or other material transported from the site should be removed promptly such that visible fugitive emissions do not cross the property line. The proposed SOOP contains conditions relating to monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice standards.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Operating Permit renewal may submit the information to Barbara Hatch, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-442-5226. Written comments must contain the following:
Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments,
Identification of the proposed Operating Permit (SOOP-30-00177), and
Concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19428
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920
46-00186: Tri-Valley Crematory (667 Harleysville Pike, Franconia, PA) for operation of a human crematory in Franconia Township, Montgomery County. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. The major source of air emissions is one (1) propane-fired human crematory unit. No changes have taken place at the facility and there have been no new regulations since the permit was last issued in November 2007. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
15-00108: Refractory Minerals Co, Inc. (150 S Jennersville Rd, West Grove, PA 19390-9430) for the operation of an alumina processing facility in Penn Township, Chester County. The renewal permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility and no changes have taken place since the permit was last issued on November 27, 2007. The permit will include monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact: Thomas J. Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4862 or Daniel Husted, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 717-705-4863
36-03077: ICM of Pennsylvania, Inc. (638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355) for the operation of their crushing and screening plant at the Cedar Hill Quarry in Fulton Township, Lancaster County. This is a renewal of their State-Only Operating Permit issued in 2007.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the abovementioned facility.
The subject facility has the potential to emit 34.5 tpy of PM & 12.7 tpy of PM10. 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 OOO —Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the PA DEP Southcentral Regional Office, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
A person may oppose the proposed operating permit, or may provide the Department with additional information to consider in its review, or may request a public hearing, by filing a written protest with the Department at the address listed above. Each written comment must contain the following:
• Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments.
• Identification of the proposed permit by the permit number listed above.
• A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A 30-day comment period, from the date of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, will exist for the submission of comments or protests.
Tom Hanlon, Facility Permitting Chief, may be contacted at 717-705-4862, or at PA DEP Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, for additional information or for the submission of comments or protests.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P. S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P. S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, state or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following range of effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with the associated coal mining activity permit and, in some cases, noncoal mining permits:
Table 1
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (total) 1.5 to 3.0 mg/l 3.0 to 6.0 mg/l 3.5 to 7.0 mg/l Manganese (total) 1.0 to 2.0 mg/l 2.0 to 4.0 mg/l 2.5 to 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Aluminum (Total) 0.75 to 2.0 mg/l 1.5 to 4.0 mg/l 2.0 to 5.0 mg/l pH1 greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 1 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) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; and mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 1-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles.
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
03031302 and NPDES No. PA0235598, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the TJS No. 5 Deep Mine in South Bend Township, Armstrong County to Rosebud Mining Company from TJS Mining, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 28, 2012. Application received January 30, 2012.
56841603 and NPDES No. PA0588504, PBS Coals, Inc., (PO Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541), to renew the permit for the Shade Creek Prep Plant in Shade Township, Somerset County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 28, 2012. Application received May 16, 2011.
32041301 and NPDES No. PA0235644, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to renew the permit for the Brush Valley Mine in Center and Brush Valley Townships, Indiana County and related NPDES permit. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 29, 2012. Application received June 6, 2011.
03901302 and NPDES No. PA0215325, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the TJS No. 1 Deep Mine in South Bend Township, Armstrong County to Rosebud Mining Company from TJS Mining, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on February 29, 2012. Application received January 30, 2012.
30841316. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC (PO Box J, 1525 Pleasant Grove Road, Claysville, PA 15323), to revise the permit for the Bailey Mine & Prep Plant in Washington and Morris Townships, Greene County to add acreage for development mining only for Upper East Development Phase 3. Underground Acres Proposed 7131, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 7131. The application was considered administratively complete on March 1, 2012. Application received October 13, 2011.
03961302 and NPDES No. PA0214531, Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201), to transfer the permit and related NPDES permit for the Darmac No. 3 Deep Mine in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County and Washington Township, Indiana County to Rosebud Mining Company from TJS Mining, Inc. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 1, 2012. Application received January 30, 2012.
30031301 and NPDES No. PA0235610. Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania, LLC, (308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501), to revise the permit for the 4 West Mine in Dunkard and Perry Townships, Greene County and related NPDES permit to add acreage for development mining. Underground Acres Proposed 85.4, Subsidence Control Plan Acres Proposed 85.4. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on March 5, 2012. Application received August 23, 2011.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
Permit No. 56120103 and NPDES No. PA0268925. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 140 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Jenner Township, Somerset County, affecting 77.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Quemahoning Creek; Quemahoning Reservoir classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery; warm water fishery. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is the Quemahoning Reservoir. Application received January 25, 2012.
Permit No. 56120201 and NPDES no. PA0268933. Robindale Energy Services, Inc., 224 Grange Hall Road, Armagh, PA 15920, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface refuse reprocessing and beneficial use of coal ash mine in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, affecting 65.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Kaufman Run and Stonycreek River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery; warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes stream encroachments along an Unnamed Tributary to Kaufman Run and the Stonycreek River to reprocess coal refuse, install an access/haul road and to construct erosion and sedimentation controls. Application received January 25, 2012.
11120102 and NPDES No. PA0268941. Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, 140 West Union Street, Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501, commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Elder Township, Cambria County, affecting 70.1 acres. Receiving stream(s): UTS to/and Brubaker Run to Chest Creek to the West Branch of Susquehanna River classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. The application includes stream encroachments to construct a haulroad crossing and erosion and sedimentation controls within the barrier area of unnamed tributaries to Brubaker Run and to relocate an unnamed tributary. The application also includes requests for Section 401 Water Quality Certifications. Application received February 13, 2012.
Greensburg District Mining Office: Armbrust Professional Center, 8205 Route 819, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-925-5500
03060103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250911. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Application for transfer from Black Rock Coal of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Burrell Township, Armstrong County, affecting 75.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Crooked Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received February 8, 2012.
03030102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250350. Bedrock Mines, LP (111 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215). Application for transfer from AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC of an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Sugarcreek and East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 256.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Long Run and to Long Run, to Patterson Creek, to Buffalo Creek to the Allegheny River classified for the following use: TSF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Application received January 11, 2012.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
16060107 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258199. Ancient Sun, Inc. (P. O. Box 129, Shippenville, PA 16254). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Ashland Township, Clarion County affecting 62.0 acres. This renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Little East Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 24, 2012.
16060102 and NPDES Permit No. PA0258121. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (1952 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803), Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine in Beaver & Licking Townships, Clarion County affecting 29.0 acres. This renewal is for reclamation only. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to the Clarion River and the Clarion River, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 29, 2012.
16120101 and NPDES Permit No. PA0259233. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001), Commencement, operation and restoration of a bituminous surface mine in Limestone Township, Clarion County affecting 130.5 acres. Receiving streams: One unnamed tributary to Piney Creek, one unnamed tributary to Glade Run, and two unnamed tributaries to Sloan Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 27, 2012.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
17050108 and NPDES No. PA0256277. King Coal Sales, Inc. (P. O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface mine located in Graham and Morris Townships, Clearfield County affecting 91.2 acres. The company is also requesting a change in land use from forestland to rural residential. Receiving stream: Moravian Run classified for cold water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 16, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
49870202C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0593834. Susquehanna Coal Company, (PO Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), correction to an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation to include surface mining in Mt. Carmel and Coal Townships, Northumberland County affecting 788.0 acres, receiving stream: Coal Run, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received February 23, 2012.
49870202R5 and NPDES Permit No. PA0593834. Susquehanna Coal Company, (PO Box 27, Nanticoke, PA 18634), renewal of an existing anthracite coal refuse reprocessing and anthracite surface mine operation in Mt. Carmel and Coal Townships, Northumberland County affecting 788.0 acres, receiving stream: Coal Run, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received February 23, 2012.
Noncoal Applications Returned
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200
4776SM2—Bishop Brothers Construction, Inc. (P. O. Box 289, Ulster, PA 18850). Transfer of an existing large industrial mineral mine from Wysox Sand and Gravel, Inc. located in Wysox Township, Bradford County affecting 20.0 acres. Receiving stream: Susquehanna River classified for warm water fishery. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received December 22, 2011. Application Returned February 27, 2012.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
47080301. Haggerty Sand & Gravel, (423 4th Street, Easton, PA 18042), commencement, operation and restoration of a quarry operation in Mahoning and Cooper Townships, Montour County affecting 51.7 acres, receiving stream: North Branch Susquehanna River. Application received January 31, 2008. Application Returned March 5, 2012.
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
10010306. Three Rivers Aggregates, LLC (225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0241903 in Worth Township, Butler County. Receiving streams: Slippery Rock Creek and unnamed tributaries to Black Run, both classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received February 24, 2012.
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. In addition, the Department imposes a technology-based aluminum limit of 2.0 mg/l (30 day average) to protect stream uses.
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 BAT limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 40 CFR Part 436 and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are as follows:
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times.
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 362-0600-001, NPDES Program Implementation—Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Water Quality Management, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters. 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
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100
NPDES No. PA0236080 (Mining Permit No. 33071301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A new NPDES and mining activity permit for the Kocjancic Mine in Snyder Township, Jefferson County and Horton Township, Elk County for a new underground mine. Surface Acres Affected 33.3, Underground Acres Affected 1735.0. Receiving stream: East Branch of Walburn Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Little Toby Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on August 13, 2007. Application received June 29, 2007.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 001 varies with precipitation.
Outfall 001 discharges to: East Branch of Walburn Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 Lat: 41° 16` 23" Long: 78° 45` 53" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Manganese (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.8 1.6 2.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) Monitor & Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The proposed average daily discharge rate for Outfall 002 is 0.6 MGD
Outfall 002 discharges to: East Branch of Walburn Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 Lat: 41° 16` 32" Long: 78° 45` 42" are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 0.2 0.4 0.5 Manganese (mg/l) 0.1 0.2 0.3 Aluminum (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 10 20 25 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) Monitor & Report
Sulfates (mg/l) Monitor & Report 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900
NPDES No. PA0605841 (Mining permit no. 56823143), Croner, Inc., P. O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, renewal of an NPDES permit for mining in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County, affecting 202 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Beaverdam Creek and Beaverdam Creek, classified for the following use(s): high quality—cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watersheds TMDL. Application received December 28, 2011.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries to Beaverdam Creek and Beaverdam Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001—Treatment Pond 1 N 002—Treatment Pond 2 N 003—Treatment Pond 3 N 004—Sediment Pond A N 005—Sediment Pond B N 006—Sediment Pond C N 007—Sediment Pond D N 008—Sediment Pond E N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002, and 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 004, 005, 006, 007 and 008 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.9 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times NPDES No. PA0121533 (Mining permit no. 11803038), Cooney Brothers Coal Company, P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630, renewal of an NPDES permit for continued reclamation and water treatment in Adams Township, Cambria County, affecting 1,589.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Babcock Creek, Babcock Creek, and Paint Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. These receiving streams are included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received March 16, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to an unnamed tributary of Babcock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 045 (Pot Ridge Shop, Lasky Shop) N 042 (Sed. Pond 30) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 045 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only
Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 042 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 1.6 3.2 4.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Paint Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 014 (Mine 42) N 046 (Power Line Discharge) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 014 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.6 5.2 6.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.7 3.4 4.2 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only
Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 046 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only
Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The permit also includes the following conditions and compliance schedules:
1. No later than 90 days after the commencement of discharge from each outfall, the permittee is required to collect and submit samples from mine drainage treatment facility outfalls for the parameters listed in 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, Table III & IV in compliance with 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7).
2. Compliance Schedule for Osmotic Pressure: Along with all other required parameters, the permittee shall collect and report osmotic pressure data on the final 045 (Pot Ridge Shop), 014 (Mine 42) and 046 (Power Line) treatment outfalls at a frequency of twice per month. The permittee also shall collect osmotic pressure data at stream monitoring points 23PR2, 18PR2, 22PR2, and at the Mine 42 bridge on Paint Creek (sampling frequency quarterly). The osmotic pressure data must be submitted each quarter with the quarterly water monitoring reports for the site. The Department will calculate a water quality based effluent limit for osmotic pressure at the 045, 014 and 046 discharge points and will revise the permit to add that osmotic pressure effluent limit when the Department has determined that adequate data have been collected to calculate such a limit.
3. Compliance Schedule for Pond 30 Discharge: Within 120 days of the issuance of this permit renewal, the permittee shall submit a complete plan to the Cambria District Mining Office to address periodic substandard discharge events from the 042 (Pond 30) facility. The plan must be designed to cause the discharges from that outfall to meet the assigned effluent limits. Within one year of receiving Department approval of the plan, the permittee must complete implementation of the plan.
NPDES No. PA0125474 (Mining permit no. 11813039), Cooney Brothers Coal Company, P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630, renewal of an NPDES permit for continued reclamation and water treatment in Adams Township, Cambria County, affecting 1,353 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to and Sulphur Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received March 16, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Sulphur Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 011 Krayn SAP, 004 (Dunlo Plant) N 018 (Sed. Pond 1A) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 011 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 004 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.9 5.8 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only
Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 018 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The permit also includes the following conditions and compliance schedules:
1. No later than 90 days after the commencement of discharge from each outfall, the permittee is required to collect and submit samples from mine drainage treatment facility outfalls for the parameters listed in 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, Table III & IV in compliance with 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7).
2. Compliance Schedule for Osmotic Pressure: Along with all other required parameters, the permittee shall collect and report osmotic pressure data on the final 004 and 011 treatment outfalls (sampling frequency twice per month) and on stream monitoring points 13, 8 and 26 (sampling frequency quarterly). The osmotic pressure data must be submitted each quarter with the quarterly water monitoring reports for the site. The Department will calculate a water quality based effluent limit for osmotic pressure at the 004 and 011 discharge points and will revise the permit to add that osmotic pressure effluent limit when the Department has determined that adequate data have been collected to calculate such a limit.
3. Compliance Schedule for the Krayn Discharge and Sediment Pond 1A: Within 120 days of the date of issuance of this renewal permit, the permittee must submit a complete plan for upgrading the 011 (Krayn) treatment system and for addressing the substandard quality water which periodically discharges from sediment pond 1A. The plan must be designed to cause the discharges from those outfalls to meet the assigned effluent limits. Within one year of receiving Department approval of the plan, the permittee must complete implementation of the plan.
NPDES No. PA0606511 (Mining permit no. 56743138), Cooney Brothers Coal Company, P. O. Box 246, Cresson, PA 16630, renewal of an NPDES permit for continued reclamation and water treatment in Ogle and Adams Townships, Somerset and Cambria Counties, affecting 739.51 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributary to and Babcock Creek, classified for the following use(s): cold water fishery. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: March 16, 2010.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Babcock Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001(T-1), 002 (T-2, SP23) N 007 (Sed. Pond 3), 022 (Sed. Pond 19A) N The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (milliosmoles/kg) Monitor Only
Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times
Outfalls: 007, 022 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) 1.1 2.2 2.7 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Flow Monitor Only
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times The permit also includes the following conditions and compliance schedule:
1. No later than 90 days after the commencement of discharge from each outfall, the permittee is required to collect and submit samples from mine drainage treatment facility outfalls for the parameters listed in 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, Table III & IV in compliance with 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7).
2. Compliance Schedule for Osmotic Pressure: Along with all other required parameters, the permittee shall collect and report osmotic pressure data on the final 001 and 002 treatment outfalls (sampling frequency twice per month) and on stream monitoring point 2A (sampling frequency quarterly). The osmotic pressure data must be submitted each quarter with the quarterly water monitoring reports for the site. The Department will calculate a water quality based effluent limit for osmotic pressure for the 001 and 002 discharge points and will revise the permit to add that osmotic pressure effluent limit when the Department has determined that adequate data have been collected to calculate such a limit.
Knox District Mining Office: P. O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191
NPDES No. PA0259233 (Permit No. 16120101). Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001), New NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Limestone Township, Clarion County, affecting 130.5 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Sloan Run, unnamed tributary to Piney Creek, and unnamed tributary to Glade Run, all classified for the following uses: CWF. TMDL: None. Application received February 27, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described above for coal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 4 to Sloan Run:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TA Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 1.8 3.6 4.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.3 2.6 3.25 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.88 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributary No. 1 to Sloan Run and unnamed tributary No. 3 to Piney Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) TB Y TC1 Y TC2 Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3 6 7 Manganese (mg/l) 2 4 5 Aluminum (mg/l) 2 4 5 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. The outfall(s) listed below discharge to unnamed tributaries Nos. 1 and 4 to Sloan Run and unnamed tributary No. 3 to Piney Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) A Y B Y C Y The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 7.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) 0.5 Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0225207 on Surface Mining Permit No. 40663023, Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc., 46 Public Square, Suite 600, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, new NPDES permit for an anthracite surface mine, coal refuse reprocessing and coal refuse disposal operation in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, affecting 640.0 acres, of which 145 acres is proposed to be affected and covered under this NPDES permit. Receiving stream: Hazle Creek, classified for the following use: High Quality—cold water fishes and migratory fishes (TMDL—metals and pH). Application received December 14, 2011.
There will be no discharge from the areas affected to Hazle Creek. Non-discharge BMPs will be in effect.
NPDES No. PA0225258 on Surface Mining Permit No. 35090101, Maco Associates, Inc., 400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, new NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing in Fell Township and City of Carbondale, Lackawanna County, affecting 300.0 acres. Receiving stream: Lackawanna River, classified for the following use: HQ—cold water fishes. Application received January 17, 2012.
Non Discharge BMP's will be in effect for this site. No discharge proposed to Lackawanna River.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118
NPDES No. PA0594148 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8173SM1. Hanson Aggregates Pennsylvania, LLC, 7660 Imperial Way, Allentown, PA 18195, revised NPDES Permit for an increase in Average Discharge Rate from 2.0 to 4.1 MGD for a Limestone Quarry operation in East Caln and West Whiteland Townships, Chester County, affecting 303.62 acres. Receiving stream: Valley Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received May 10, 2011.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Valley Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 1 N O.D. NPDES No. PA0225223 on Surface Mining Permit No. 48080301. Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 910 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072, new NPDES Permit for a slate quarry operation in Pen Argyl Borough, Northampton County, affecting 174.59 acres. Receiving stream: Waltz Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received January 3, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Waltz Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 Yes O.D. NPDES No. PA0225266 on Surface Mining Permit No. 36120301. ICM of Pennsylvania, Inc., 638 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 18355, new NPDES Permit for a Limestone Quarry operation in Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Lancaster County, affecting 106.3 acres. Receiving stream: Conestoga River, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received February 16, 2012.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described above for noncoal mining activities.
The outfall(s) listed below discharge to Conestoga River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No O.D. 002 No O.D.
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