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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY (PWS) PERMITS Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§ 721.1—721.17), the following parties have applied for PWS permits to construct or substantially modify public water systems.
Persons wishing to comment on permit applications are invited to submit statements to the office listed before the application within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding an application. A comment should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the comment period, the Department will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The permit application and related documents are on file at the office listed before the application and available for public review. Arrangements for inspection and copying information should be made with the office listed before the application.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northeast Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Application No. 4017509, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Aqua Pa, Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, PA 18661
[Township or Borough] Kingston Township
Luzerne CountyResponsible Official Patrick R. Burke, PE
Aqua Pa, Inc.
1 Aqua Way
White Haven, PA 18661Type of Facility PWS Consulting Engineer Jonathan Morris, PE
GHD Inc.
326 East Second St.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815Application Received Date 9/11/2017 Description of Action The application proposes Aqua Pa's Dug Well Improvement Project consisting of enlarging the well station, revising the 4-log demonstration study, replacing chemical feed pumps, revising spill containment provisions, and adding a hard piped eyewash station with heater. Northcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448.
Application No.—Construction—Public Water Supply.
Applicant Country Club Park Township/Borough Potter Township County Centre County Responsible Official Mr. Budd Brooks
124 Short Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Garrett A. Stoy
2007 Cato Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Application Received 09/08/2017 Description of Action Authorizes the removal of existing, unnecessary, greensand filters and associated piping from the treatment building.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Application No. 4297502-MA3, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Aiken Water Company Township or Borough Keating Township Responsible Official Jim Wilcox Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Michele Aukerman
Uni-Tec Consulting Engineers
2007 Cato Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Application Received Date September 15, 2017 Description of Action Replace use of chlorine gas with liquid sodium hypochlorite in disinfection procedure. Application No. 4303504-MA1, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Greenville Municipal Water Authority Township or Borough Greenville Borough Responsible Official Carol Paul Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Robert Horvat/Entech Engineering Application Received Date September 14, 2017 Description of Action Switching from ammonium hydroxide to liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) mediated chloramine generation.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
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Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907)
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Northeast Region: Eric Supey, Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
315 Columbia Street, 315 Columbia Street, City of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Environmental Consulting Inc., 2002 Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406, on behalf of J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc., 171 Route 173, Suite 201, Asbury, NJ 08802, submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Groundwater impacts were discovered at the site during the completion of due diligence activities. The proposed future use of the property is for residential purposes. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in The Morning Call on August 25, 2017.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) Received Under the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003); the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (53 P.S. §§ 4000.101—4000.1904); and Residual Waste Regulations for a General Permit to Operate Residual Waste Processing Facilities and the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Northeast Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
General Permit Application No. WMGR081D007. AERC Acquisition Corporation d.b.a. AERC Recycling Solutions, A Clean Earth Company, 2330 Southwest 26th Street, Allentown, PA 18103. An application for ownership change/permit reissuance for this electronics recycling operation located in City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The application was received by the Department on September 5, 2017 and deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on September 13, 2017.
Comments concerning the application should be directed to Roger Bellas, Environmental Program Manager, Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915 at 570-826-2511. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654-5984. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY FOR RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMITS
Application(s) for Determination of Applicability Renewal 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.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
General Permit No. WMGR028SW007. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under general permit WMGR028 for the beneficial use of baghouse fines and/or scrubber pond precipitates from Bakersville Blacktop, 391 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501 located in Jefferson Township, Somerset County, was received on April 6, 2017 and deemed administratively complete by the Regional Office on September 18, 2017. (Previously assigned permit ID number was WMGR028D007B.)
Persons interested in reviewing the general permit or the application may contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Regional Files, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, 412.442.4000. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service, (800) 654.5984. Comments concerning the application should be directed to the Waste Management Program Manager, DEP Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745. Public comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice and may recommend revisions to, and approval or denial of the application.
AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief— Telephone: 484-250-5920.
46-00251: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home (130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964-1209) located in Souderton Borough, Montgomery County for the renewal of a State Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit No. 46-00251. Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home operates a human crematory at its current facility. The crematory is a dual chamber unit manufactured by Matthews Cremation Division. The Crematory contains the best available technology, to include; maximum operating temperatures, retention times, and using natural gas as a fuel. The operating permit also contains work practice standards, monitoring and recordkeeping requirements, and operating restrictions designed to keep the crematory operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Alan Binder, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
30-00233B: Hill Top Energy Center, LLC (747 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue plan approval no. 30-00233B to Hill Top Energy Center, LLC (HTEC) for the construction and temporary operation of a 620 MW combined cycle natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County. The proposed facility includes one (1) 3,509 MMBtu/hr General Electric International, Inc. (GE) model no. GE 7HA.02 natural gas-fired combined cycle combustion turbine equipped with heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) with supplemental 981.4 MMBtu/hr HHV natural gas fired duct burners; controlled by selective catalytic reduction and oxidation catalyst, one (1) 42 MMBtu/hr HHV natural gas-fired auxiliary boiler, one (1) 6.4 MMBtu/hr HHV natural gas-fired fuel gas heater, one (1) 18.77 MMBtu/hr HHV, 2,682 hp diesel-fired emergency generator engine, one (1) 2.95 MMBtu/hr, 422 hp diesel-fired emergency fire pump engine, an 8-cell mechanical draft evaporative cooling tower controlled by drift eliminators, and miscellaneous components in natural gas service and circuit breakers controlled by leak detection and repair.
Potential to emit from the facility will be limited to 173.10 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 160.14 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), 23.42 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2), 60.11 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC), 18.41 tons of total hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), 5.78 tons of formaldehyde (HCHO), 111.92 tons of particulate matter (filterable and condensable), 110.25 tons of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 microns (filterable and condensable), 108.18 tons of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 microns (filterable and condensable), 13.06 tons of sulfuric acid mist (H2SO4), 136.46 tons of ammonia (NH3), and 2,324,350 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) per year.
This authorization is subject to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements of 40 CFR 52.21, New Source Review (NSR) requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127 Subchapter E, and the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 127.1. The Department has determined that the proposed facility satisfies best available control technology (BACT), lowest achievable emission rate (LAER), and the Department's BAT requirements.
The proposed sources are also subject to the following Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS): 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Dc—Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKK—Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTTT—Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric Utility Generating Units. The sources are also subject to the following National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.31 and 123.41. This plan approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes emission restrictions, operational restrictions, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting, and work practice requirements. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a Title V Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter G.
HTEC has conducted air quality analyses which satisfy the requirements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations codified in 40 CFR 52.21 and 25 Pa. Code § 127.83.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(k)—(n), HTEC provided air quality analyses of HTEC's emissions of CO, NOx, particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM-2.5), and particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter (PM-10). Hill Top Energy Center's source impact analyses demonstrate that the Hill Top Energy Center's emissions would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), PM-2.5, or PM-10. Additionally, Hill Top Energy Center's source impact analyses demonstrate that the HTEC's emissions would not cause or contribute to air pollution in violation of the Class II or Class I PSD increments for NO2, PM-2.5, or PM-10.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(o), HTEC provided additional impact analyses of the impairment to visibility, soils, and vegetation that would occur as a result of the Hill Top Energy Center and general commercial, residential, industrial, and other growth associated with the Hill Top Energy Center.
In accordance with 40 CFR 52.21(p), written notice of the proposed Hill Top Energy Center has been provided to the Federal Land Managers of nearby Federal Class I areas as well as initial screening calculations to demonstrate that the Hill Top Energy Center's emissions would not adversely impact air quality related values and visibility in nearby Federal Class I areas.
In accordance with the public notice requirements in 25 Pa. Code § 127.45(b)(4), the degree of Class II and Class I PSD increment consumption expected to result from the operation of the Hill Top Energy Center is provided in the following tables:
Table 1: Degree of Class II PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of the Hill Top Energy Center
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class II PSD Increment Consumption
Class II PSD Increment micrograms per cubic meter Percent of Class II PSD Increment micrograms per cubic meter NO2 Annual < 0.93044 < 3.73% 25 PM-2.5 24-hour < 1.73249 < 19.25% 9 Annual < 0.17772 < 4.45% 4 PM-10 24-hour < 2.08381 < 6.95% 30 Annual < 0.25583 < 1.51% 17
Table 2: Degree of Class I PSD Increment Consumption from Operation of the Hill Top Energy Center
Pollutant Averaging
PeriodDegree of Class I PSD Increment Consumption
Class I PSD Increment micrograms per cubic meter Percent of Class I PSD Increment micrograms per cubic meter NO2 Annual < 0.00336 < 0.14% 2.5 PM-2.5 24-hour < 0.03775 < 1.89% 2 Annual < 0.00209 < 0.21% 1 PM-10 24-hour < 0.03747 < 0.47% 8 Annual < 0.00208 < 0.06% 4
HTEC's plan approval application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the plan approval application for the facility, a person may contact the Department at 412-442-4000.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the DEP through Alexander Sandy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; via email to asandy@pa.gov; or via fax to 412-442-4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (30-00233B), and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
The Department will hold a public hearing from 6:00—8:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Carmichaels Area Senior High School Auditorium, 215 N Vine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320, to take oral testimony regarding this Air Quality Plan Approval application. Notice of this hearing is separately published within this Pennsylvania Bulletin.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Alan Binder, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
30-00233B: Hill Top Energy Center, LLC (HTEC), Proposed Plan Approval Authorization, Cumberland Township, Greene County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.48, notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing from 6:00—8:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at the Carmichaels Area Senior High School Auditorium, 215 N Vine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320.
The purpose of the hearing is to take testimony concerning the Department's intent to issue plan approval 30-00233B to HTEC for the construction and temporary operation of a proposed 620 MW combined cycle natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County. Separate notice of intent to issue the plan approval is concurrently published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to solicit public comments.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.48 and 127.49, the Department will accept and record testimony concerning HTEC's application. Those wishing to present testimony during the hearing should contact Environmental Community Relations Coordinator, Lauren Fraley, at 412.442.4203 or lfraley@pa.gov before noon on November 2, 2017, to register. Individuals who do not register may also present testimony the day of the hearing. Organizations are encouraged to designate one witness to present testimony on behalf of the organization. Persons unable to attend the public hearing can submit three copies of a written statement to the Department within 10 days thereafter. Written statements should be sent through Alexander Sandy, via the U.S. Postal Service to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; email to asandy@pa.gov; or fax to 412.442.4194. Each written statement must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed plan approval (PA-30-00233B) and a concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Lauren Fraley or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1.800.654.5984 (TDD) to discuss how Department may accommodate your needs.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
39-00018: Stanley Vidmar, Inc., Allentown Plant (11 Grammes Rd., Allentown, PA 18103-4760) The Department intends to issue a renewal Title V Operating Permit for the manufacture of office furniture facility located in Allentown City, Lehigh County. As a major source, the facility is subject to the Title V permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
The main sources at this facility consist of gas and ceiling heaters, air makeup units, and spray booths. The sources are controlled by dry filters. These sources have the potential to emit major quantities of regulated pollutants above Title V emission thresholds. The proposed Title V Operating Permit shall include emission restrictions, work practice standards and testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
20-00035: Molded Fiber Glass Companies, Tray Company (6175 US Highway 6, Linesville, PA 16424). In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.441, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a renewed Title V Operating Permit for the Reinforced Plastic Manufacturing Facility, located in Linesville Borough, Crawford County. The facility's major emission sources include: Two (2) 4.2 MMBtu/hr Boilers, Air Make-Up & Space Heaters (16.1 MMBtu/hr), Process Heaters (0.55 MMBtu/hr), Closed Molding Operations, a Degreasing Operation, an Emergency Generator (80 kW), Finishing Operations, a Wet Resin Mix Room, two (2) Preform Ovens/Machines, a Curing Oven, a Surface Coating Operation, and eight (8) Resin Storage Tanks. The facility is electing to limit its styrene throughput for the Closed Molding Operations, its solvent usage for the Degreasing Operation, its preform throughput for the Preform Ovens/Machines, and its surface coating usage for the Surface Coating Operation in order to maintain its VOC emissions below major thresholds (50 tons per year), thus avoiding recently promulgated RACT requirements. The potential emissions of the major pollutants from the facility with these limitations are as follows: PM-10: 3.89 TPY, PM-2.5: 0.27 TPY, NOx: 11.48 TPY, SOx: 0.07 TPY, CO: 5.23 TPY, VOC: 48.93 TPY, Styrene: 43.60 TPY, and CO2: 13,452 TPY; thus, the facility is subject to Title V requirements for potential emissions of a single Hazardous Air Pollutant in excess of ten (10) tons (Styrene). The Boilers and Process Heater are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD NESHAP for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters. The Emergency Generator is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart WWWW NESHAP for Reinforced Plastic Composites Production. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00174: Casella Waste Management of PA, Inc. (19 Ness Lane, Kane, PA 16735), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the Title V Operating Permit to an active municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill located in Sergeant Township, McKean County. This facility has two permitted sources, which are the landfill and a degreaser unit. The landfill gas generated is controlled and destroyed by an enclosed flare. With a design capacity exceeding 2.5 million megagrams or 2.5 million cubic meters, the facility is Title V because of rulemaking. The facility is subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart AAAA (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for MSW Landfills) and § 40 CFR 60 Subpart WWW (Standards of Performance of MSW Landfills). Expected to be promulgated within the next two years, 40 CFR 60 Subpart Cf, which pertains to Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for MSW Landfills applicable to MSW landfills constructed, reconstructed, or modified on or before July 17, 2014, is incorporated into the renewal permit. For the duration of the renewal permit (2017 to 2022), the facility is an area source with maximum PTEs of 12.5, 5.0, 3.8, 1.7, 1.0, 0.7, and 0.5 TPY for CO, NOx, SOx, VOC, PM10, multiple HAPs, and single HAP, respectively.
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: Janine Tulloch-Reid, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-00187: Sims Metal East, LLC. (300 S Steel Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067-3614) for operation of their metal recycling facility in Falls Township, Bucks County. The permit is for a non-Title V (State only) facility. Major sources of air emissions include a hammermill and air classifier, conveyors, stockpiles, and a wet suppression system for the control of fugitive particulate matter. There are no new sources and no new applicable regulations at this facility. 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 Elmer-ton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
22-03017: Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (6011 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for a human crematory unit at the facility located in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. The potential emissions from the facility are estimated at 1.55 tpy of NOx, 1.30 tpy of CO, 0.31 tpy of PM10, 0.48 tpy of SOx and 0.11 tpy of VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
22-05046: Pennsy Supply, Inc./Fiddlers Elbow N. Quarry (PO Box 3331, 1001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3331) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for a hot mix batch asphalt plant in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County. The facility 2016 actual emissions are estimated at 37.3 tons of CO, 2.56 tons of NOx, 2.53 tons of PM, 0.43 ton of SOx, 0.78 ton of VOC, and 0.71 ton of HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart I-Standard of Performance for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities, and 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—Standards of Performance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants.
06-03021: Post Precision Castings, Inc. (21 Walnut Street, Strausstown, PA 19559) for operation of a metals casting facility in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County. The facility potential emissions are 12.35 tpy of NOx, 10.0 tpy of CO, less than 4.4 tpy of PM, 0.07 tpy of SOx, and 0.66 tpy of VOCs. 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 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines; 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart JJJJJJ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers Area Sources; and 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Area Sources.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
49-00009: Masonite Corporation (980, Point Township Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857) to issue a renewal State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for their Northumberland Door Plant located in Point Township, Northumberland County. The facility is currently operating under State Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit 49-00009. The facility's main sources include five (5) spray booths, two (2) pre-finish lines, a milling and sanding operation, a gluing operation, a cleanup operation, one emergency generator, one parts washer and several space heaters. This renewal permit also includes spray booth (# 6), an air make-up unit and a wastewater evaporator constructed under plan approval 49-00009C via administrative amendment form. The facility has potential emissions of 7.46 TPY of CO; 8.99 TPY of NOx; 0.06 TPY of SOx; 64.19 TPY of PM/PM10; <50 TPY of VOCs; <10 TPY any single HAP; <25 TPY combined HAPs; 10,628.91 TPY GHGs.
The emergency generator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The surface coating operation is subject to Title 25 Pa. Code § 129.52—Surface Coating Processes. The gluing operation (Source ID P107) is subject to requirements of 25 Pa. Code § 129.77—Control of emissions from the use of application of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents.
The emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements have been included in the operating permit to ensure the facility complies with all applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. These operating permit conditions have been derived from the applicable requirements of Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, as well as 40 CFR Parts 60, 63 and 98. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570- 327-0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
11-00497: Gautier Steel Ltd. (80 Clinton Street, Johnstown, PA 15901), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424, 127.425 and 127.521, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal (SOOP-11-00497) to Gautier Steel Ltd. to authorize the continued operation of rolling mills at their the ''Johnstown Plant'' located in Johnstown City, Cambria County.
The facility's air contamination sources consist of seven (7) major combustion units which include Mill Reheat Furnaces of various capacities rated between 8.0 MMBtu/hr and 24.0 MMBtu/hr. There are five (5) other minor combustion units of various capacities rated between 0.2 MMBtu/hr and 2.2 MMBtu/hr.
Potential emissions from the facility are 83.0 tons CO, 88.0 tons NOx, 1.0 ton SOx, 8.0 tons PM10, 6.0 tons VOC for any consecutive 12-month period of operation. The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. Other State requirements for fugitive emissions, particulate limits, and malodors have been included. The permit includes emission limitations, and operational, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for the facility.
Gautier Steel Ltd. State Only Operating Permit renewal application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit renewal application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4097.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 11-00497) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse S. Parihar, Air Quality Engineering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (jparihar@pa.gov, fax 412.442.4194)
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: David Balog, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6328.
33-00152: Dominion Transmission, Inc. Stoney Run Station (Route 36, Punxsutawney, PA). The Department is providing notice that they intend to issue a new State Only Operating Permit for the natural gas production station located in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. The facility's major emission sources include: three (3) two-stroke lean-burn natural gas-fired engines (384 HP), a TEG (tri-ethylene glycol) natural gas dehydrator (25 mmSCF/day) and its 0.50 MMBtu/hr natural gas-fired reboiler, two (2) storage tanks, and facility fugitives. The potential emissions of the major pollutants from the facility are as follows: PM-10: 1.7 TPY, NOx: 82.1 TPY, SOx: 0.022 TPY, CO: 27.5 TPY, and VOC: 43.1 TPY; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The three engines are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, NESHAP for stationary RICE, and the TEG dehydrator is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HH, NESHAP for natural gas production facilities. The permit will contain emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
42-00194: Glenn O Hawbaker Shinglehouse Plant 8 (711 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, PA 16823-6854), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the sand and gravel operations located in Ceres Township, McKean County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include crushers, conveyors, screening, and material stockpiles. The facility is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOO—pertaining to nonmetallic mineral processing. The Water spray is used to minimize fugitive emissions from the mineral processing. The facility occasionally uses a Powerscreen Commander 510 which is a mobile unit for screening that is limited to 2,000 hours of use on a 12-month consecutive period. The unit is powered by a Deutz 1012C Diesel engine rated at 97 HP. The facility is restricted to 16 hours per day, 6 days per week, and 3,840 hours per year. The capacity of the crushers is limited to 350 TPH. The potential emissions from the facility are less than the following: 6.09 TPY NOx; 0.28 TPY hydrocarbons; 0.16 TPY SOx; 7.79 TPY PM10; and, 1.22 TPY CO. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
61-00200: Webco Industries Tube Division (363 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301-1311), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the State Only Operating Permit for the steel pipe and tube manufacturing operations located in Oil City, Venango County. The facility is a Natural Minor. The primary sources at the facility include two larger space heaters (8 MMBtu/hr each), a radiant tube furnace, a gas generator, parts washers, emergency generators, a cold draw lube tank, an induction line electric furnace and space heaters (less than 2.5 MMBtu/hr). The potential emissions from the facility are less than the following: 13 TPY NOx; 13 TPY CO; 1.2 TPY PM; 0.1 TPY SOx; and 2.9 TPY VOC. The emergency engines are subject to 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ pertaining to NESHAPs for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practice, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
Department of Public Health, Air Management Services: 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Contact: Edward Wiener, Chief—Telephone: 215-685-9426.
The City of Philadelphia, Air Management Services (AMS) intends to issue a Minor State Only Operating Permit for the following facility:
N15-001: Ivy Hill Cemetery Company (1201 Easton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150) for the operation of a human crematory in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include two (2) natural gas fired 150 pounds per hour cremation units, two (2) natural gas fired 100 pounds per hour cremation units, and two (2) natural gas fired 200 pounds per hour cremation units. The mercury emission limits for the two (2) 200 pounds per hour cremation units were removed as crematory incinerators do not meet the definition of hospital, medical and infectious waste incinerators and are therefore not subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart Ce, Table 1.
The operating permit will be issued under 25 Pa. Code, Philadelphia Code Title 3 and Air Management Regulation XIII. Permit copies and other supporting information are available for public inspection at AMS, 321 University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For further information, contact Edward Wiener at (215) 685-9426.
Persons wishing to file protest or comments on the above operating permit must submit the protest or comments within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any protests or comments filed with AMS must include a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. Based upon the information received during the public comment period, AMS may modify the operating permit or schedule a public hearing. The hearing notice will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
17101601 and NPDES No. PA0236055 and GP12-17101601. Victor, LLC, (3056 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 128, Clearfield, PA 16830). To renew the permit for the Victor Tipple in Greenwood Township, Clearfield County and related NPDES Permit. Includes renewal of Air Quality GPA/GP12 Authorization. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 12, 2017. Application received November 4, 2016.
63841304 and NPDES No. PA0111643. Laurel Run Mining Company, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To renew the permit for the Vesta Mine in North, East and West Bethlehem Townships, Centerville and Deemston Boroughs, Washington County and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 13, 2017. Application received May 10, 2017.
30121301 and NPDES No. PA0236195. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, (1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317). To revise the permit for the Harvey Mine in Richhill and Morris Townships, Greene County and related NPDES Permit for the 4A-1 and 4A-2 degas boreholes. Surface Acres Proposed 9.4. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 14, 2017. Application received May 5, 2017.
32851601 and NPDES No. PA0095966. P & N Coal Company, Inc., (P.O. Box 332, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). To renew the permit for the Hillman Tipple in Banks Township, Indiana County and related NPDES Permit for reclamation only. No additional discharges. The application was considered administratively complete on September 18, 2017. Application received June 6, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 13743002T. Coal Contractors (1991), Inc., (P.O. Box 39, Hazleton, PA 18201), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine and coal refuse reprocessing operation from Pagnotti Enterprises, Inc. in Banks and Hazle Townships, Carbon and Luzerne Counties affecting 930.0 27 acres, receiving streams: Catawissa Creek and Beaver Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: September 11, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63090601 and NPDES Permit No. PA0251712. Mon River Aggregates, LLC (P.O. Box 435, Millsboro, PA 15348). NPDES renewal application for continued mining to an existing large noncoal surface mine, located in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, affecting 50.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to Ten Mile Creek and Ten Mile Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Potable water supply: PA American Water Company/Brownsville Plant and Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority. Renewal application received: September 11, 2017.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0214400 (Mining Permit No. 56911602), Berwind Coal Sales Company, (509 15th Street, Windber, PA 15963-1603). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Huskin Run Tipple in Shade Township, Somerset County. Receiving stream: Hinson Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on September 16, 2014. Application received December 6, 2013.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Hinson Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 09` 37" Long: 78° 50` 45") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
Max
- Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Arsenic (mg/l) - Report Report - Selenium (mg/l) - Report Report - Silver (mg/l) - Report Report - EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214442 (Mining Permit No. 32901602), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the I-22 Tipple in Burrell Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: UNT 44710 to Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 21, 2014. Application received December 13, 2013.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: UNT 44710 to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 26` 31" Long: 79° 15` 3") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - 9.0
Max
- Arsenic (mg/l) - Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT 44710 to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 26` 36" Long: 79° 15` 4") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - 9.0
Max
- Arsenic (mg/l) - Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0092631 (Mining Permit No. 32841602), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Clymer Tipple in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: Dixon Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT to Dixon Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on January 19, 2016. Application received August 21, 2015.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 41` 06" Long: 79° 00` 44") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - 9.0
Max
- Arsenic (mg/l) - Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: UNT Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 41` 01" Long: 79° 00` 42") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - 9.0
Max
- Arsenic (mg/l) - Report Report - Selenium (mg/l) - Report Report Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Dixon Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 41` 11" Long: 79° 00` 37") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 1.0 1.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 9.0
Max
- Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chlorides (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0037109 (Mining Permit No. 32841317), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Lucerne No. 9 Mine in Young and Conemaugh Townships, Indiana County. Receiving stream: UNT 43157 of Blacklegs Creek, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: Hooper Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on December 28, 2016. Application received May 25, 2016.
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.
Outfall 005 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Blacklegs Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 (Lat: 40° 31` 03" Long: 79° 22` 41") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
Max
- Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 - Outfall 006 discharges to: Hoopers Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 (Lat: 40° 34` 05" Long: 79° 20` 33") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
Max
- Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - 50 100 125 EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214515 (Mining Permit No. 32831602), General Trade Corporation, (745 Power Plant Road, New Florence, PA 15944). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Central Preparation Plant in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. Receiving stream: UNT Conemaugh River, classified for the following use: CWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on May 1, 2013. Application received March 12, 2013.
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.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 23` 27" Long: 79° 03` 55") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
(Max)
- Outfall 002 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 23` 21" Long: 79° 04` 05.5") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Selenium (mg/l) - Report Report - Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
(Max)
- Outfall 003 discharges to: Unnamed Tributary to Conemaugh River
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 23` 28" Long: 79° 04` 25.5") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report Iron (mg/l) - 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) - 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35.0 70.0 90.0 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - Report Report - Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - 9.0
(Max)
- EPA Waiver not in effect.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. 0251607 (Mining permit no. 30090101), Shannopin Materials, LLC., 308 Dents Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26501 renewal NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Monongahela Township, Greene County, affecting 120 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to the Monongahela River and an unnamed tributary to Dunkard Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. The unnamed tributary to Dunkard Creek is included in the Dunkard Creek Watershed TMDL. Application received: December 21, 2015.
The treated wastewater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary A to Monongahela River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Mine Drainage Treatment The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.4 4.8 6.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary A to Monongahela River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N Stormwater 002 N Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 2.4 4.8 6.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary B to Monongahela River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 003 N Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The stormwater outfalls listed below discharge to unnamed tributary to Dunkard Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 N Stormwater 005 N Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 0.75 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 Sulfates (mg/L) Monitor & Report
pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0118460 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7473SM2. Hercules Cement Co., LP d/b/a Buzzi Unicem USA, (P.O. Box 69, Stockertown, PA 18083), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in Upper Nazareth and Palmer Townships, Northampton County, affecting 330.0 acres. Receiving streams: Bushkill Creek, classified for the following uses: HQ—cold water and migratory fishes and Schoeneck Creek, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 22, 2014.
The proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in the permit are described below.
The outfalls listed below discharge to Bushkill Creek and Schoeneck Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 007A No Non-Process Groundwater/Pit Sump 007B No Non-Process Groundwater/Pit Sump 007C No Non-Process Groundwater/Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the above listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Discharge (MGD) 62.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 20.0 25.0 Alkalinity greater than Acidity1 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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