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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 taken under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Southcentral Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Permit No. 0117507 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Biglerville Borough Authority Municipality Butler County Adams Responsible Official Neil Ecker, Borough President
33 Musselman Avenue
Biglerville, PA 17307Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Craig J. Zack, P.E.
KPI Technology
143 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325Application Withdrawn: 7/16/2018 Description of Action Relocation of the existing sodium hydroxide injection location to a point downstream of the water meter. No equipment changes will be necessary. Permit No. 2818504 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Montgomery Township Supervisors Municipality Montgomery Township County Franklin Responsible Official Mike Rife, Montgomery Township Supervisor
113464 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Randolph S. Bailey, P.E.
Wm. F. Hill & Assoc., Inc.
207 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325Application Received: 5/9/2018 Description of Action Installation of a treatment system consisting of aeration with catalytic carbon and birm filtration for the removal of iron and manganese. Permit No. 0718501, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Williamsburg Municipal Authority Municipality Woodbury Township County Blair Responsible Official Edgar C. Patterson, Chairman
305 East 2nd St.
Williamsburg, PA 16693Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer John C. Clabaugh, P.E.
Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
1731 N. Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Application Received: 5/30/2018 Description of Action The Williamsburg Municipal Authority (Authority) has submitted an application for approval to make several upgrades to the water system and to extend the distribution system into a new service area. Proposed upgrades to the water system include constructing a new disinfection facility, constructing two water booster pump stations, and replacing several sections of existing water main in the Fayetown and Sage Hill areas of Williamsburg. The Authority has also proposed to extend the distribution system into the Ridge Road area of Woodbury Township. Permit No. 3618512 MA, Minor Amendment, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Municipality Earl Township County Lancaster Responsible Official Linnhe Martin, Operations Lead
982 New Holland Road
New Holland, PA 17557-9526Type of Facility Public Water Supply Consulting Engineer Charles A. Kehew II, P.E.
James R. Holley & Associates, Inc.
18 South George Street
York, PA 17401Application Received: 6/20/2018 Description of Action Addition of softening and nitrate removal systems to the existing water treatment facilities. Southwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Permit No. 5617510-A1, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Borough of Garrett
307 Municipal Road
PO Box 218
Garrett, PA 15542[Township or Borough] Summitt Township Responsible Official Jerry Dupont, President
Borough of Garrett
307 Municipal Road
PO Box 218
Garrett, PA 15542Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer The EADS Group, Inc.
450 Aberdeen Drive
Somerset, PA 15501Application Received Date July 9, 2018 Description of Action Relocation of the disinfectant injection location. Permit No. 0389504-A1, Public Water Supply.
Applicant Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority
PO Box 127
NuMine, PA 16244[Township or Borough] Village of Sagamore Responsible Official Peter Catanese, Chairman
Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority
PO Box 127
NuMine, PA 16244Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Bankson Engineers, Inc.
267 Blue Run Road
Suite 200
Cheswick, PA 15024Application Received Date July 12, 2018 Description of Action Raw water mixing basin cover, deletion of the Alum chemical feed and replacement of anthrafilter media with Greensand Plus filter media. Northwest Region: Safe Drinking Water Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Permit No. 2518507, Public Water Supply
Applicant UPMC Hamot Township or Borough City of Erie County Erie Responsible Official Raymond Moluski Type of Facility Hospital Consulting Engineer Nora Rothschild
Barclay Water Management
55 Chapel Street
Ste 400
Newton MA 02458Application Received Date July 12, 2018 Description of Action Installation of secondary water treatment disinfection system.
MINOR AMENDMENT
Applications Received Under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act.
Southwest Region: Water Supply Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 2618514MA, Minor Amendment.
Applicant Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672[Township or Borough] Hempfield Township Responsible Official Michael Kukura, Resident Manager
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Type of Facility Water system Consulting Engineer Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
124 Park & Pool Road
New Stanton, PA 15672Application Received Date July 13, 2018 Description of Action Installation water main to service North Greengate Road.
LAND RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
UNDER ACT 2, 1995
PREAMBLE 1
Acknowledgment of Notices of Intent to Remediate Submitted under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. §§ 6026.101—6026.907).
Sections 302—305 of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (act) (35 P.S. §§ 6026.302—6026.305) require the Department to publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin an acknowledgment noting receipt of Notices of Intent to Remediate. An acknowledgment of the receipt of a Notice of Intent to Remediate is used to identify a site where a person proposes to, or has been required to, respond to a release of a regulated substance at a site. A person intending to use the background standard, Statewide health standard, the site-specific standard or intend to remediate a site as a special industrial area shall file a Notice of Intent to Remediate with the Department. A Notice of Intent to Remediate filed with the Department provides a brief description of the location of the site, a list of known or suspected contaminants at the site, the proposed remediation measures for the site and a description of the intended future use of the site. A person who demonstrates attainment of one or a combination of cleanup standards or receives approval of a special industrial area remediation identified under the act will be relieved of further liability for the remediation of the site for contamination identified in reports submitted to and approved by the Department. Furthermore, the person shall not be subject to citizen suits or other contribution actions brought by responsible persons not participating in the remediation.
Under sections 304(n)(1)(ii) and 305(c)(2) of the act, there is a 30-day public and municipal comment period for sites proposed for remediation using a site-specific standard, in whole or in part, and for sites remediated as a special industrial area. This period begins when a summary of the Notice of Intent to Remediate is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the site. For the following site, proposed for remediation to a site-specific standard or as a special industrial area, the municipality, within which the site is located, may request to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site if the request is made within 30 days of the date specified as follows. During this comment period, the municipality may request that the person identified as the remediator of the site develop and implement a public involvement plan. Requests to be involved and comments should be directed to the remediator of the site.
For further information concerning the content of a Notice of Intent to Remediate, contact the environmental cleanup program manager in the Department regional office listed before the notice. If information concerning this acknowledgment is required in an alternative form, contact the community relations coordinator at the appropriate regional office. TDD users may telephone the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
The Department has received the following Notices of Intent to Remediate:
Southeast Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Estate of Robert M Lam and Easton LLC, 123 South Easton Road, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. John W. Storb, Jr., Storb Environmental Incorporated, 410 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 on behalf of Estate of Robert M Lam, Fox Rothschild LLP c/o Gerald M. Hatfield, 200 Market Street, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of No. 2 fuel oil has impacted the soil. The proposed future use of the property is non-residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Times Chronicle/Glenside News on May 20, 2018.
530 Hoffman Road, 530 Hoffman Road, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County. Geoff Kristof, Aquaterra Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 744, West Chester, PA 19381 on behalf of Nic DeCarlo, Lewis Environmental Inc., P.O. Box 639, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royerford, PA 19468 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. Heating oil leaked in the basement and Lewis Environmental plans to excavate soil beneath the concrete floor to remediate the release. The future property will remain residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Digital First on June 1, 2018.
Sloan Property, 1002 Clemens Court, Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Richard D. Trimpi, Trimpi Associates, Inc., 1635 Old Plains Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 on behalf Michelle Bitzberger, State Farm Insurance, P.O. Box 106169, Atlanta, GA 30348 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. A release of petroleum impacted shallow soil and groundwater on the property. The current use and proposed future use of the source property is residential. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on June 5, 2018.
300 Turner Industrial Way, Aston Township, Delaware County. Joseph Diamadi, Jr., Marshall Geoscience Inc., 170 East First Avenue, Collegeville, PA 19426 on behalf of Whitney Bachrach, Aston Investment Associates Inc., 725 Skippack Pike, P.O. Box 1205, Blue Bell, PA 19422 submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate. The site has been found to be contaminated with heating oil that is suspected to have contaminated subsurface soil at the site. The proposed future use of the property will remain as commercial property. The Notice of Intent to Remediate was published in the Daily Times and Sunday Times on June 8, 2018.
Southwest Region: Environmental Cleanup & Brown- field Development Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
2719 Spruce Way, City of Pittsburgh. Allegheny County. American Geosciences, Inc., 3925 Reed Blvd., Suite 400, Murrysville, PA 15668 on behalf of 2917 Associates, LLC, 2917 Spruce Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning concentrations of tetrachloroethene detected in groundwater. Public notice was printed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on May 2, 2018.
Patterson Trust AKA Washington Tool & Machine Co, City of Washington. Washington County. American Geosciences, Inc., 3925 Reed Blvd., Suite 400, Murrysville, PA 15668 on behalf of Howard Patterson Trust, 8 South Main Street, Suite 600, Washington PA 15301 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning concentrations of chlorinated volatile organic compounds and metals detected in soil and groundwater. Public notice was printed in the Observer-Reporter on May 15, 2018.
Cochran North Hills VW, City of Wexford. Allegheny County. Independence Env. Consulting, LLC, 1750 Kaylor Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036 on behalf of Cochran 2756, Inc., 4520 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146 has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate concerning concentrations of petroleum constituents detected in soil and groundwater from historical use as a gas and auto service station. Public notice was printed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on June 26, 2018.
RESIDUAL WASTE GENERAL PERMIT
Application(s) received for the Renewal of Registration 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/or the Beneficial Use of Residual Waste other than Coal Ash.
Southwest Region: Regional Solid Waste Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, Telephone 412-442-4000.
General Permit No. WMGR025SW003. AgRecycle, Inc., P.O. Box 38783, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-8783. AgRecycle Compost Facility, 25 Lindley Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317. A permit renewal application for continued coverage under residual waste general permit WMGR025 for the processing and beneficial use of the following source separated wastes: agricultural waste other than mortalities, butcher waste other than whole carcasses, food processing waste, pre-consumer and post-consumer food residuals, yard waste, land clearing and grubbing material, untreated wood waste, gypsum wallboard, paper, cardboard, waxed cardboard, virgin paper mill sludge and spent mushroom substrate in North Strabane Township, Washington County, was deemed administratively complete by the Southwest Regional Office on July 12, 2018. (Previously assigned permit ID number was WMGR025D501.)
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.
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.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
13-00001A: American Zinc Recycling (AZR) (900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071) for installation of a new baghouse that will control emissions from the Facilities material handling building in order to improve industrial hygiene conditions inside the building at their facility in Palmerton Borough, Carbon County.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
38-05019: Helix Ironwood LLC (305 Prescott Road, Lebanon, PA 17042) to issue a Title V Operating Permit renewal for the electric generating station located in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Additionally, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) plan to be submitted as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal for the facility.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit renewal for the previously mentioned facility.
The actual emissions from the facility in 2017 year are estimated at 224 tpy of NOx, 26 tpy of CO, 17 tpy of PM10, 11 tpy of SOx, 7 tpy of VOC, 7 tpy of HAP and 31 tpy of NH3. 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 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.96—129.100—Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx, 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for Stationary Gas Turbines, Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.100, the Department of Environmental Protection has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT II plan, to be submitted as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT II approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed RACT II plan, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a part of the facility's Title V operating permit renewal (38-05019). The relevant RACT II requirements will also be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval and incorporation into Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan. Requirements that are not part of the RACT II approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed RACT II requirements for this facility that will be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP:
RACT II Case-by-Case Requirements
Source ID T001—No. 1 Combustion Turbine and Source ID T002—No. 2 Combustion Turbine
a. Pursuant to the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.205, the following emission limits apply to normal operation of each of the combustion turbines:
1. NOx: 4.5 ppm dry volume corrected to 15% oxygen, calculated as a 3-hour rolling block average during normal operation.
2. NOx: 0.018 lb/MMBtu, HHV, calculated as a 3-hour rolling block average during normal operation.
3. These emission limits ensure compliance with the NOx emission standard included in 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart GG.
b. Annual NOx emissions shall not exceed 442 tons per consecutive 12-month period. This limit includes emissions generated during all start-up and shutdown periods as well as during normal operation. NOx emissions from all startup, shutdown and load change periods are included in the annual NOx emission cap. Actual NOx emissions shall be those measured by the facility's continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS).
c. Pursuant to the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) provisions of 25 Pa. Code § 127.205, the following emission limits apply to each of the combustion turbines during the stated periods. The definitions and durations of these periods are provided elsewhere in this approval. Maximum total emissions per turbine for startup and load change events shall not exceed the following values:
1. Cold startup: 731 pounds of NOx
2. Warm startup: 543 pounds of NOx
3. Hot startup: 295 pounds of NOx
4. Load change: 295 pounds of NOx
d. Normal operation of the combustion turbines is specified as all operation other than that occurring during the following designated periods:
1. Cold startup: Refers to restarts made more than 48 hours after shutdown; cold startup periods shall not exceed 15 hours per turbine per occurrence. A successful cold startup will be determined upon the turbine reaching 70% of full load; should the turbine trip prior to reaching 70% of full load, subsequent restarts will still be defined as a cold startup.
2. Warm startup: Refers to restarts made more than 8 hours, but less than or equal to 48 hours after shutdown; warm startup periods shall not exceed 10.5 hours per turbine per occurrence. A successful warm startup will be determined upon the turbine reaching 70% of full load; should the turbine trip prior to reaching 70% of full load, subsequent restarts will still be defined as a warm startup.
3. Hot startup: Refers to restarts made 8 hours or less after shutdown; hot startup periods shall not exceed 4 hours per turbine per occurrence.
4. Shutdown: Commences with the input of a stop command by the operator and ends with termination of combustion in the combustion chamber.
5. Load changes: Refers to the reduction in load of one or both combustion turbines to less than 70% of full load for a period of time not to exceed 6 hours for the purpose of balancing steam output from the units while changing the plant from two unit to one unit operation or from one unit to two unit operation; or to an automatic or operator selected reduction in load of one or both combustion turbines to less than 70% of full load due to instrumentation or equipment related maintenance and support activities which require reduced load operation.
6. The permittee shall maintain detailed records to document each interval defined previously. This information shall be made available to Department representatives upon request.
e. The permittee shall maintain detailed records of all maintenance performed on the air emissions control systems associated with the combustion turbines for the most recent five-year period.
f. The permittee shall operate the turbines in such a manner as to minimize the duration of start-up, shutdown and load change periods. All NOx emissions from these events will be quantified by the approved methods and are included in the annual facility limit for that pollutant.
g. The permittee shall monitor and record the following parameters for each of the SCR systems associated with the combustion turbines:
1. Catalyst bed inlet temperature
2. Ammonia solution injection rate
3. Ammonia solution concentration
4. Ammonia slip
h. The permittee shall maintain and operate a continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the natural gas consumption and total operating hours for each of the combustion turbines.
i. Compliance with the NOx emission limits in this Source Group shall be determined via CEMS data.
Public Comment Details:
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Thomas Hanlon, East Permit Section Chief, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT II condition, including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT II approval.
A public hearing will be held on September 11, 2018 at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed permit action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be September 4, 2018.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Thomas Hanlon at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
48-00106: TierPoint Pennsylvania Two, LLC (3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem, PA 18107) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Synthetic Minor) Operating Permit for operation of a data processing facility located in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The sources include three emergency generators. The proposed permit will contain applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
52-00006: Pyre, Inc (405 W Harford St, Milford, PA 18337) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a crematory facility located in Milford Township, Pike County. The sources include three cremation units. The proposed permit will contain applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
54-00033: Waste Management and Processors, Inc (Box K, Frackville, PA 17931) The Department intends to issue a State-Only (Natural Minor) Operating Permit renewal for operation of a coal mining facility located in Frackville Borough, Schuylkill County. The sources include an anthracite culm preparation plant controlled by a wet suppression system and a dryer and storage silo controlled by baghouses, as well as a transfer point baghouse. The proposed permit will contain applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00036: St. Luke's University Hospital (801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for St. Luke's Hospital located in Fountain Hill Borough, Lehigh County. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
39-00057: St. Luke's Hospital—Allentown Campus (1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5353). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Synthetic Minor Permit for St. Luke's Hospital located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. The sources are considered minor emission sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Bianca, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
67-03004: The Maple Press Company (PO Box 2695, 480 Willow Springs Lane, York, PA 17405) for the operation of a printing press facility in Manchester Township, York County. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at less than 1 tpy PM, 6.9 tpy NOx, 5.61 tpy CO, 10.65 tpy VOC, 1.11 tpy SO2, and less than 1 tpy 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.
21-05037: Union Quarries, Inc. (PO Box 686, Carlisle, PA 17013) for their limestone crushing and asphalt plants in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. Potential air emissions from the facility are estimated at approximately 10 tpy of particulate matter. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
12-00009: Embassy Powdered Metals, Inc. (513 East Second Street, Emporium, PA 15834) for their facility located in Emporium Borough, Cameron County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection intends to issue a renewal of an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources in operation at the facility include six (6) electric sintering furnaces and five (5) powdered metal sizing presses. The subject facility has the following potential emissions: 0.74 TPY of CO; 0.98 TPY of NOx; 4.01 TPY of PM/PM10; 14.50 TPY of VOC; 4.50 TPY of total HAPs and 1,673 TPY of CO2e. The Department has determined that the sources at the facility satisfy the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The operating permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with all applicable air quality regulations. 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.
63-00908: Ross Mould Inc. (259 S College Street, Washington, PA 15301) In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that they intend to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP) renewal to Ross Mould Inc. to authorize the operation of their mould manufacturing facility in Washington, Washington County. The moulds are manufactured, coated, and machined on site and are primarily used in the glass container industry. The processes involved in mould manufacturing are milling, welding, coating, heating and finishing of metals. There are several dust collectors to control emissions from all operations.
The facility estimated potential emissions of: 3.493 tpy NOx, 2.934 tpy CO, 0.021 tpy SOx, 3.063 tpy VOC, 8.976 tpy PM10, and 1.489 tpy HAP. The proposed SOOP contains emission restriction, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standards derived from the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, and 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Source Standards for Plating and Polishing Operations.
A person may oppose the proposed State Only Operating Permit by filing a written protest with the Department through Noor Nahar via mail to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 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 State Only Operating Permit (63-00908) and a concise statement of the objections to the Operating Permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
Ross Mould Inc. State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit for this facility 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 Ross Mould Inc. State Only Operating Permit 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 Operating Permit for this facility, a person may contact Noor Nahar at nnahar@pa.gov or 412.442.5225.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
63-00159: Stone & Co., Inc. (1718 Roseytown Road, Greensburg, PA 15601). The Department intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit renewal for Stone & Co., Inc. Charleroi Concrete Plant in Charleroi Borough, Washington County. Emission sources at this facility include a four (4) raw material storage silos equipped with bin vent filters, plant haul roads, miscellaneous material handling and transfer, five concrete block kilns, and ground storage piles. Potential emissions from this facility are estimated at 4.3 tons per year of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM-10). The facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed Operating Permit contains applicable emission limits, as well as monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice requirements.
63-00874: Therm-O-Rock East, Inc./Plant II (85 Washington Street, Donora, PA 15033) Natural Minor Operating Permit is for a facility that blends and bags various materials which include cement, lime, sand, perlite, vermiculite, and other minerals and is located in Donora Borough, Washington County. In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received an application and is providing notice that it intends to issue an Air Quality Operating Permit for the previously mentioned facility. Sources of emissions consist of blending and bagging operations. Emissions at the facility are primarily particulate matter (PM) emissions which are controlled a baghouse. Emission estimates were provided by the applicant based on the EPA's AP-42 tables. No fuel-fired air contamination sources exist at this site. The facility is required to conduct daily surveys of the site to ensure compliance with visible, fugitive, and malodor emission requirements and maintain records of those surveys. Emissions are projected to be 8.06 tons per year (TPY) PM, 2.39 TPY PM10, and 2.26 TPY PM2.5. The air quality permit includes operation requirements, monitoring requirements, and recordkeeping requirements for the site.
Those who wish to provide the Department with additional written information that they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the State-Only Operating Permit may submit the information to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Operating Permit (63-00616) and concise statements regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the Operating Permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Bradley Spayd, Air Quality Engineering Trainee, at the previous address. For additional information concerning the permit or the issuance procedure, contact Bradley Spayd at the previous address or phone at (412) 442-5227.
All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matt Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131.
16-00122: Northwestern PA Crematory (330 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214-1341), the Department intends to issue a renewal of the Natural Minor Operating Permit to operate a human cremator in Clarion Borough, Clarion County. The facility's primary emission source is a cremator installed in June 1982. The conditions of the previous plan approval and operating permit were incorporated into the renewal permit. The cremator is fired with natural gas and is controlled by an afterburner rated at 1.4 MMBtu/hr. Particulate matter from the exhaust is restricted to 0.1 grain per dry standard cubic foot, corrected to 12% carbon dioxide.
25-00969: Union Electric Steel Corporation, Erie Plant, (1712 Greengarden Road, Erie, PA 16501), the Department intends to issue the renewal of the Natural Minor State-Only Operating Permit to this facility which performs melting and electroslag remelting operations, located in Erie City, Erie County. The primary sources at this location are electro slag remelt, flux melting, miscellaneous natural gas process use and metal degreasing. Actual emissions for the site are below Title V permitting thresholds for all criteria pollutants and have been calculated to be 1.91 ton per year (tpy) of PM-10, 1.36 tpy of CO, 5.73 tpy of NOx, 0.03 tpy of SOx, 0.19 tpy of VOC and 0.24 tpy of HAPs. The permit contains emission restrictions, along with monitoring, recordkeeping and work practice 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.
OP18-000016: Eastern Crematory, Inc. (2215 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140) for the operation of a human crematory in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The facility's air emission sources include one (1) natural gas fired 150 pounds per hour cremation unit with 1.5 MMBtu/hr natural gas burners.
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 previous 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
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
43020103. Ben Hal Mining Company (389 Irishtown Road, Grove City, PA 16127). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and sandstone removal mine in Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County affecting 95.4 acres. Receiving streams: South Sandy Creek and UNT to Sandy Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF and WWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: July 11, 2018.
24020104 and NPDES Permit No. PA0242268. RES Coal, LLC (224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920). Renewal of an existing bituminous surface and auger mine and associated NPDES permit in Fox Township, Elk County affecting 260.0 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Little Toby Creek and Little Toby Creek, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. This renewal is for reclamation only. Application received: July 16, 2018.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
63120103 and NPDES Permit No. PA0252310. Amerikohl Mining, Inc. (1384 State Route 711, Stahlstown, PA 15687). Renewal application for reclamation only to an existing bituminous surface mine, located in Nottingham Township, Washington County, affecting 276.4 acres. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributaries to Mingo Creek and Mingo Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-TSF. PA American Water—Aldrich is within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Renewal application received: July 16, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 35180202. D & L Realty, (400 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512), commencement, operation and restoration of an anthracite coal refuse reprocessing operation (originally submitted as Carrier Coal Enterprises, SMP No. 35180201) in Carbondale Township and Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County affecting 98.0 acres, receiving stream: Powderly Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: November 14, 2017.
54930101R5. Char-Pac Coal Company, (P.O. Box 81, Minersville, PA 17954), renewal for reclamation activities only of an anthracite surface mine operation in Branch Township, Schuylkill County affecting 102.8 acres, receiving stream: Schaefer Creek. Application received: June 6, 2018.
Coal Applications Withdrawn
California District Office: 25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423, 724-769-1100.
32131302 and NPDES No. PA0236217. Rayne Energy, Inc., (410 Franklin Street, Clymer, PA 15728-1182). To operate the Rayne No. 1 Mine in Pine Township, Indiana County and related NPDES permit for a passive water treatment system for a post-mining discharge. Surface Acres Proposed 16.7. Receiving Stream: Little Yellow Creek, classified for the following use: HQ-CWF. The application was considered administratively complete on May 14, 2014. Application received December 6, 2013. Application withdrawn July 26, 2016.
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.
Knox District Mining Office: P.O. Box 669, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232-0669, 814-797-1191.
24070301. Advanced Disposal Services Greentree Landfill, LLC (635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846). Renewal of NPDES Permit No. PA0258318 in Fox Township, Elk County. Receiving streams: Unnamed tributary to Bear Run, classified for the following uses: CWF. There are no potable surface water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: July 6, 2018.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 7773SM1A2C17. H & K Group, Inc., (P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474), correction to an existing quarry operation to add a water plant and dewatering plant in Douglass Township, Berks County affecting 243.95 acres, receiving stream: unnamed tributaries to the Schuylkill River, classified for the following use: warm water fishes. Application received: June 8, 2018.
Permit No. 58020813. Russell Carpenter, (299 Hall Road, New Milford, PA 18834), Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in New Milford Township, Susquehanna County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Russell Carpenter. Application received: June 27, 2018.
Permit No. 39970301C6 and NPDES Permit No. PA0225908. Holcim (US), Inc., (5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052), correction to an existing quarry operation to include an NPDES permit for discharge of treated mine drainage in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County affecting 211.71 acres, receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and migratory fishes. Application received: June 25, 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
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0269204 (Mining Permit No. 11130103), Laurel Sand & Stone, Inc., 210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 556, Ligonier, PA 15658, renewal of an NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Jackson Township, Cambria County, affecting 140.5 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch Blacklick Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: June 11, 2018.
All treatment and stormwater facilities will be addressed through non-discharge alternatives. There will be no point source discharges for this mining permit for all discharges less than the 10 yr/24 hr event storm event.
The proposed effluent limits for the infiltration galleries are as follows:
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 5.0 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 90.0 Sulfate (mg/l) Report Specific Conductance (mhos/cm) Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following outfalls represent emergency spillways of sediment ponds that discharge in response to precipitation that exceeds a 10 yr/24 hr event to unnamed tributaries to/and South Branch Blacklick Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N The proposed effluent limits for the previous listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 001, 002 and 003 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) N/A N/A 3.7 Manganese (mg/l) N/A N/A 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) N/A N/A 0.75 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) N/A N/A 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 § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon the existing baseline pollution load, or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) Group A, whichever is least stringent.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0201081 (Mining Permit No. 26950201), Mon River Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 466, Brier Hill, PA 15415.
Renewal NPDES permit for a coal refuse reprocessing site in Redstone Township, Fayette County, affecting 124.5 acres. Receiving stream(s): unnamed tributaries to Fourmile Run and Fourmile Run classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: February 16, 2016.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Fourmile Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 004 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previous listed outfall are as follows:
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 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Unnamed Tributaries to Fourmile Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N SW 003 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows: for dry weather discharges:
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 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows: for precipitation events less than or equal to a 10 year/24 hour storm event.
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) NA NA 7.0 Total Settable Solids (mg/l) NA NA 0.5 (ml/l) pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0224995 on Surface Mining Permit No. 5403019. Rausch Creek Anthracite Coal, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), transfer of an NPDES Permit for an anthracite surface mine and beneficial use of coal ash operation in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County, affecting 951.69 acres. Receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes, TMDL impaired for metals, pH and sediment. Application received: December 8, 2017.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit area the BAT limits described previously for mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to East Branch Rausch Creek:
Outfall New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 No Sediment Basin The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 3.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 0.75 1.5 1.75 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
NPDES No. PA0251658 (Mining permit no. 26092001), Bullskin Stone and Lime, LLC, 117 Marcia Street, Latrobe, PA 15650. Renewal NPDES permit for a non-coal surface mine in Bullskin Township, Fayette County, affecting 307.8 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Mounts Creek classified for the following use(s): WWF. Application received: September 12, 2016.
The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Unnamed Tributaries to Mounts Creek.
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 001 N SW 003 N SW 004 N SW 005 N SW The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.8 Manganese (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Suspended Solids (mg/L) 35 70 90 Total Selenium (mg/L) Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Unnamed Tributaries to Mounts Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) Type 002 N MDT The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/L) 2.3 4.6 5.8 Manganese (mg/L) 1.2 2.4 3.0 Aluminum (mg/L) 1.0 2.0 2.5 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. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0-595519 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8073SM2. Glasgow, Inc., (P.O. Box 1089, Glenside, PA 19038), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a dolomite quarry operation in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, affecting 191.7 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes. Application received: February 22, 2018.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are BAT limits described previously for noncoal mining activities.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Schuylkill River.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No Groundwater/Stormwater The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 Discharge (MGD) 5.0 8.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
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