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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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 56110108 and NPDES No. PA0263354. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 176.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Oven Run and unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. The first downstream potable water supply intake from the point of discharge is Hooversville Municipal Authority intake on Stonycreek River approximately 1 mile downstream. Application received: May 7, 2018.
Permit No. 56920106 and NPDES No. PA0599557. Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, permit renewal for the continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 276 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Hinson Run; unnamed tributary to Shade Creek; unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 7, 2018.
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17100104 and NPDES PA0257320. RES Coal LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Permit renewal for continued operation and restoration of a bituminous surface coal mine located in Chest Township, Clearfield County affecting 125.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): UNT to Chest Creek and Chest Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: May 7, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63813210 and NPDES Permit No. PA0615129. PA Coal Reclamation (P.O. Box 126, Cuddy, PA 15031-0136). Renewal application for continued mining to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Deemston Borough, Washington County, affecting 53.3 acres. Receiving streams: North Fork of Ten Mile Run, classified for the following use: TSF. Potable water supply intake: Tri-County Municipal Authority. Application received: May 11, 2018.
Noncoal Applications Returned
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
03020402 and NPDES Permit No. PA0250406. Allegheny Mineral Corporation (P.O. Box 1022, Kittanning, PA 16201). Permit returned for continued treatment of a large noncoal surface mine, located in West Franklin Township, Armstrong County, affecting 160.8 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary and Buffalo Creek. Application received: February 1, 2018. Permit returned: May 9, 2018.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
Table 2
30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0
* The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 52110301C and NPDES No. PA0225118. Wayne D. Holbert, (115 Rocky Rift Farm Road, Lackawaxen, PA 18435), renewal of NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County affecting 14 acres, receiving stream: Delaware River to unnamed tributary to Lackawaxen River, classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, migratory fishes, high quality—cold water fishes and high quality—migratory fishes. Application received: May 7, 2018.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* *The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
NPDES No. PA0100803 (Mining Permit No. 17841607), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-1504). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Bigler Coal Preparation Plant in Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Surface Acres Affected 84.2. Receiving stream: Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on April 29, 2016. Application received November 9, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 59` 44" Long: 78° 19` 15") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 59` 39" Long: 78° 19` 04") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 003 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 59` 42" Long: 78° 19` 08") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0214787 (Mining Permit No. 03961301), Rosebud Mining Company, (301 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201-9642). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Tracy Lynne Mine in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County. Underground Acres Affected 63.4. Receiving stream: Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: UNT to Roaring Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Receiving stream: Carnahan Run, classified for the following use: WWF. Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Watershed. The application was considered administratively complete on February 2, 2017. Application received: August 25, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 34` 13" Long: -79° 30` 42") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report 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 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Phenols, Total (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Outfall 002 discharges to: Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (Lat: 40° 34` 14" Long: -79° 30` 42") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report 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 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Selenium, Total (mg/l) - - - Report Phenols, Total (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Outfall 003 discharges to: Tributary 43058 Roaring Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (Lat: 40° 34` 23" Long: -79° 31` 02") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report 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 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Chloride (mg/l) - - - Report Bromide (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) - 50 100 100 Outfall 004 discharges to: Tributary 42886 to Carnahan Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (Lat: 40° 37` 55" Long: -79° 30` 21") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report 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 0.75 Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report pH (mg/l) 6.0 - - 9.0 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total as CaCO3 (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Net (mg/l) 0.0 - - - EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0588491 (Mining Permit No. 56841612), Wilson Creek Energy, LLC, (1576 Stoystown Road, P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Wilson Creek Coal Preparation Plant in Black Township, Somerset County. Surface Acres Affected 43. Receiving stream: Coxes Creek, classified for the following use: WWF. Coxes Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on February 22, 2017. Application received: April 26, 2016.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 (SW3) discharges to: Coxes Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (SW3) (Lat: 39° 55` 48" Long: -79° 08` 48") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Mercury (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report Outfall 002 (SW11) discharges to: Coxes Creek
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (SW11) (Lat: 39° 55` 59" Long: -79° 08` 41") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - - - Report pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Osmotic Pressure (mos/kg) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.50 Mercury (mg/l) - - - Report Sulfate (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
NPDES No. PA0215708 (Mining Permit No. 17941601), Forcey Coal, Inc., (475 Banion Road, Madera, PA 16661). A renewal to the NPDES and mining activity permit for the Tipple Operation in Bigler Township, Clearfield County. Surface Acres Affected 11.3. Receiving stream: UNT to Muddy Run, classified for the following use: CWF. Clearfield Creek Watershed TMDL. The application was considered administratively complete on October 30, 2015. Application received: October 30, 2015.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
Outfall 001 discharges to: Muddy Run
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (Lat: 40° 48` 31" Long: 78° 26` 02") are:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (mgd) - Report Report - pH (S.U.) 6.0 - - 9.0 Oil and Grease (mg/l) - 15 - 30 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) - 35 70 90 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) - - - Report Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Acidity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) - - - Report Net Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3) (mg/l) 0.0 - - - Iron (mg/l) - 1.5 3.0 3.8 Aluminum (mg/l) - 0.75 0.75 0.75 Manganese (mg/l) - 1.0 2.0 2.5 Sulfates (mg/l) - - - Report EPA Waiver not in effect.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0599557 (Mining Permit No. 56920106). Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road, Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for a surface coal operation in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 276.0 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Hinson Run; unnamed tributary to Shade Creek; unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in Kiskiminetas—Conemaugh River Watershed TMDL. Application received: May 7, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to an unnamed tributary to Hinson Run; unnamed tributary to Shade Creek; unnamed tributary to Stonycreek River.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003—Treatment Pond # 3 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfall: 003 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) .75 1.5 1.8 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.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004—Sediment Pond # 1 N 005—Sediment Pond # 2 N 006—Sediment Pond # 3 N 008—Sediment Pond # 5 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004, 005, 006 & 008 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) .75 1.5 1.8 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. PA0263354 (Mining Permit No. 56110108), Sherpa Mining Contractors, Inc., 337 Benny Road Hooversville, PA 15936, renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from surface coal mining in Shade Township, Somerset County, affecting 176.9 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and Oven Run and unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: May 7, 2018.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Oven Run and unnamed tributaries to Stonycreek River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 (Treatment Pond 1) N 002 (Treatment Pond 2) N 003 (Treatment Pond 3) N 004 (Sediment Pond 1) N 005 (Sediment Pond 2) N 006 (Sediment Pond 3) N 007 (Sediment Pond 4) N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001—007 (All Weather Conditions) 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 0.75 0.75 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. This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87 Subchapter F, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code Chapter 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0279617 (Mining Permit No. 01180301), Specialty Granules, LLC, 1455 Old Waynesboro Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214, new NPDES permit for surface mining in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, affecting 112.3 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to/and Toms Creek, classified for the following use: High Quality, cold water fishes. Application received: January 5, 2018. The applicant demonstrated Social or Economic Justification to show that lowering water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area of Special Protection waters.
The following outfalls discharge to unnamed tributaries to/and Toms Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 Y 002 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity.
Outfalls: 001, 002
(Dry Weather to >100-yr/24-hr Precip. Event)30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alkalinity must exceed acidity. New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0201294 (Mining Permit No. 26950401), Amerikohl Aggregates, Inc., 202 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Renewal NPDES permit for a non-coal surface mine in Springfield Township, Fayette County, affecting 640.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Clay Run, Clay Run, Sugarcamp Hollow, Unnamed Tributaries Buck Run, and Buck Run classified for the following use(s): HQ-CWF. Application received: February 1, 2016.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Sugarcamp Hollow, Unnamed Tributaries Buck Run, and Buck Run.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N SW 002 N SW 003 N SW 006 N SW 007 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows: for dry weather discharges.
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) 1.0 2.0 2.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35 70 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfalls will be using a combination of non-discharge alternatives and non-degrading discharges (sediment ponds):
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 009 Y Sediment Pond 10 Emergency Spillway 010 Y Sediment Pond 11 Emergency Spillway 011 Y Sediment Pond 12 Emergency Spillway 012 Y Sediment Pond 13 Emergency Spillway 013 Y Sediment Pond 14 Emergency Spillway 014 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 13 015 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 14 016 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 10 017 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 11 018 Y Sample port before the infiltration gallery for Sediment Pond 12 The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 2.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
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